UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement if other than the Registrant)
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The filing fee was computed by
multiplying 3,031,125 common shares (the number
of shares contemplated to be outstanding following the consummation of the Transactions) by $7.09 (the average
high/low price of the common stock as of the close of business on January 31, 2007) and multiplying the total
by the SEC mandated multiplier. 3,031,125 x 7.09 x .00003070 = $659.76
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Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
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Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:
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Schedule 14A
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Filing Party:
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Arizona Land Income Corporation
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Date Filed:
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April 30, 2007
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Arizona Land Income Corporation
2999 N. 44th Street, Suite 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
(602) 952-6800
To my fellow shareholders of Arizona Land Income Corporation,
In January 2005, the directors of our company embarked on a journey with an uncertain
destination, when they decided that it was in the best interests of our shareholders to pursue
strategic alternatives for the company. That journey, which led us to explore numerous conceptual
possibilities and engage in discussions with a wide variety of potential strategic partners, has
culminated in our presenting to our shareholders proposed transactions that we consider to not only
be effective, but an attractive opportunity for our shareholders. Enclosed with this letter are
proxy materials dated December 17, 2007, relating to the annual meeting of our shareholders where
these transactions will be considered. We anticipate that these proxy materials will be mailed on
or about December 17, 2007. The transactions include a collaboration with Jay Shidler and The
Shidler Group, so as to expand our company into a substantial west coast office REIT focusing its
activities on investment in and operation of high quality office buildings located in Honolulu, San
Diego and Phoenix, which are among the most dynamic real estate markets in the United States.
The quality of the property portfolio that The Shidler Group will be contributing to our
company is outstanding. The vision, leadership, skill, and experience that Jay Shidler and his
partners bring to us, both in real estate investment and in operations, as well as REIT growth and
management, will, in my view, turn our company into a truly significant and great company, and
inure to the benefit of the shareholders. It is on that basis that we wholeheartedly support the
proposed transactions and recommend that you vote in their favor.
On a personal note, I truly appreciate the confidence that you have reposed in me over the
years. I will continue as a member of the board of directors of the company following the proposed
transactions. In that regard, you have my assurance that I will continue to contribute to our
companys ongoing growth and success, and that your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions about our
company will always be welcomed by me and passed along by me, to the board at large.
Thank you again.
Very truly yours,
Thomas Hislop
Chairman
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Waterfront Plaza
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City Center
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Davies Pacific Center
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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Seville Plaza
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First Insurance Center
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Sorrento Technology Center
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San Diego, California
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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San Diego, California
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PBN Building
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City Square
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Pan Am Building
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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Phoenix, Arizona
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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Pictured above are the nine properties in which ownership interests may be contributed to a
newly-formed subsidiary of the successor to Arizona Land Income Corporation if all of the
transactions described in this Proxy Statement are approved and consummated. We anticipate that
the contributed interests will represent a 7.5% interest in Seville Plaza and a 100% interest in
the other properties.
ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT
FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 14, 2008
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the Annual Meeting) of
Arizona Land Income Corporation (the Company) will be held at 2999 North 44
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Street
(1
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Floor Conference Room), Phoenix, Arizona 85018, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on
January 14, 2008. The Annual Meeting will be for purposes of considering the following proposals:
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Proposal 1:
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To approve the Master Formation and Contribution Agreement,
dated as of October 3, 2006, as amended (the Master
Agreement), between the Company and POP Venture, LLC, and the
transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement (the
Transactions), including the Companys contribution of
substantially all of its assets to Pacific Office Properties,
L.P., a newly-formed limited partnership of which the Company
will be the general partner (the Operating Partnership).
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Proposal 2:
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To approve, as a part
of the Transactions, (i) the sale of $6.35 million in cash
of 1,180,000 shares of the Common Stock of the
Company and/or Common Units of the Operating Partnership to designees
of POP Venture, LLC, (ii) the granting of options to purchase up
to 500,000 shares at $7.50 per share of the Companys
Common Stock to designees of POP Venture, LLC, and (iii) the issuance by the
Operating Partnership of its Common Units and Convertible
Preferred Units, which may be redeemed in the future for the
Common Stock of the Company, upon the contribution to the
Operating Partnership of ownership interests in up to eight
wholly-owned and one 7.5% owned commercial office properties
by POP Venture, LLC.
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Proposal 3:
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To approve, as a part of the Transactions, the Advisory
Agreement between the Company, the Operating Partnership and
Pacific Office Management, Inc. (the Advisory Agreement).
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Proposal 4:
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To approve the reincorporation of the Company as a Maryland
corporation by merging into a newly-formed wholly-owned
subsidiary Maryland corporation (the Reincorporation)
resulting in, among other things, a change in the Companys
name to Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
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Proposal 5:
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To approve, as a part of the Reincorporation, the adoption of
a Charter and Bylaws with the following sub-proposals:
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5AA proposal to approve changing the authorized shares of
our common stock from 10,000,000 shares of Class A Common
Stock, no par value per share, and 10,000 shares of Class B
Common Stock, no par value per share, to 200,000,000 shares of
our Common Stock, $.0001 par value per share, 200,000 shares
of Class B Common Stock, $.0001 par value per share, and
100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.0001 par value per
share, and any additional or lesser
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number of shares as the
Board of Directors may hereafter determine;
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5BA proposal to approve a provision authorizing the Board
of Directors of the Company to hereafter establish the rights,
preferences and powers, and the qualifications, limitations
and restrictions, of preferred stock of the Company, including
the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock described in the
accompanying Proxy Statement;
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5CA proposal to approve the modification of the rights,
preferences and powers, and the qualifications, limitations
and restrictions, of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common
Stock; and
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5DA proposal to approve the classification of the Board of
Directors of the Company into three classes, each with a term
of three years.
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To approve the election of four directors to the Board of
Directors for one year terms or until their respective
successors are elected and qualified.
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To approve adjournments of the Annual Meeting, if necessary,
to permit further solicitation of proxies if there are not
sufficient votes at the time of the meeting to approve one or
more of the proposals described above.
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The record date for shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting is
the close of business on December 7, 2007.
WHETHER OR NOT YOU INTEND TO BE PRESENT AT THE ANNUAL MEETING, PLEASE SIGN AND DATE THE
ENCLOSED PROXY AND MAIL IT IN THE ACCOMPANYING ENVELOPE. IF YOU ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING, YOU MAY
REVOKE THE PROXY AND VOTE YOUR SHARES IN PERSON. YOUR PROXY IS BEING SOLICITED BY THE COMPANYS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
Thomas R. Hislop
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer and Treasurer
December 17, 2007
ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
2999 North 44
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Street
Suite 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
(602) 952-6800
PROXY STATEMENT
SOLICITATION OF PROXIES
This Proxy Statement is being furnished to the shareholders of Arizona Land Income
Corporation, an Arizona corporation (which we sometimes refer to as the Company), in connection
with the solicitation by our Board of Directors of proxies to be voted at the Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to be held at 2999 North 44
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Street (1
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Floor Conference
Room), Phoenix, Arizona 85018, at 2:00 p.m. local time on January 14, 2008, and at any
adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of such meeting (which we refer to as the Annual Meeting) for the
purposes set forth herein and in the accompanying Notice.
We
anticipate mailing the proxy materials on or about December 17, 2007 to those parties who
are as of the close of business on December 7, 2007, holders of record of our Class A Common Stock
and Class B Common Stock.
If the enclosed proxy is properly executed and returned to us in time to be voted at the
Annual Meeting it will be voted as specified in the proxy unless it is properly revoked prior to
the Annual Meeting. If no specification is made in the proxy, the shares will be voted for each of
the proposals and sub-proposals set forth in this Proxy Statement, for each of the director
nominees identified in this Proxy Statement and, at the discretion of the proxy holders with
respect to any other matters which may come before the Annual Meeting.
A person giving the enclosed proxy has the power to revoke it at any time before it is
exercised by: (i) attending the Annual Meeting and voting in person; (ii) duly executing and timely
delivering a proxy bearing a later date; or (iii) sending written notice of revocation prior to the
Annual Meeting to our Secretary, at 2999 North 44
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Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, Arizona
85018.
We will bear the cost of soliciting proxies, including the charges and expenses of brokerage
firms and others for forwarding solicitation materials to shareholders. In addition to the use of
the mails, proxies may be solicited by personal interview, telephone or facsimile.
The Annual Meeting will be held at 2999 North 44
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Street (1
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Conference Room), Phoenix, Arizona 85018 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on January 14, 2008, for the
following purposes:
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Proposal 1:
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To approve the Master Formation and Contribution Agreement,
dated as of October 3, 2006, as amended (which we refer to as
the Master Agreement), between us and POP Venture, LLC (which
we refer to as Pacific Office Contributor), as well as the
transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement (which we
sometimes call the Transactions), including our contribution
of substantially all of our assets to a newly-formed limited
partnership, Pacific Office Properties, L.P., of which we will
be the general partner (which we refer to as the Operating
Partnership).
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To approve, as a part
of the Transactions, (i) the sale of $6.35 million in cash
of 1,180,000 shares of our
Common Stock and/or Common Units of the Operating Partnership
to designees of Pacific Office Contributor, (ii) the granting of
options to purchase up to 500,000 shares at $7.50 per share of
our Common Stock to designees of Pacific Office Contributor, and
(iii) the issuance by the Operating Partnership
of its Common Units and Convertible Preferred Units, which may
be redeemed in the future for the Common Stock of the Company,
upon the contribution to the Operating Partnership of
ownership interests in up to eight wholly-owned and one 7.5%
owned commercial office properties by Pacific Office
Contributor.
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To approve, as a part of the Transactions, the Advisory
Agreement (which we refer to as the Advisory
Agreement) between us, the Operating Partnership and Pacific Office
Management, Inc. (which we refer to as the Advisor).
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To approve our reincorporation as a Maryland corporation, by
merging with a newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary Maryland
corporation (which we sometimes call the Reincorporation)
resulting in, among other things, a change in the Companys
name to Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
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Proposal 5:
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To approve, as part of the Reincorporation, the adoption of a
Charter and Bylaws with the following sub-proposals:
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5AA proposal to approve changing the authorized shares of
our common stock from 10,000,000 shares of Class A Common
Stock, no par value per share, and 10,000 shares of Class B
Common Stock, no par value per share, to 200,000,000 shares of
our Common Stock, $.0001 par value per share, 200,000 shares
of Class B Common Stock, $.0001 par value per share, and
100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.0001 par value per
share, and any additional or lesser number of shares as the
Board of Directors may hereafter determine;
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5BA proposal to approve a provision authorizing the Board
of Directors of the Company to hereafter establish the rights,
preferences and powers, and the qualifications, limitations
and restrictions, of preferred stock of the Company, including
the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock described this Proxy
Statement;
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5CA proposal to approve the modification of the rights,
preferences and powers, and the qualifications, limitations
and restrictions, of our Class A
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Common Stock and Class B
Common Stock; and
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5DA proposal to approve the classification of our Board of
Directors into three classes, each with a term of three years.
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To approve the election of four directors to the Board of
Directors for one year terms or until their respective
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To approve adjournments of the Annual Meeting, if necessary,
to permit further solicitation of proxies if there are not
sufficient votes at the time of the meeting to approve one or
more of the proposals described above.
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Only our shareholders of record at the close of business on December 7, 2007 are entitled to
notice of, and to vote at, the meeting and any adjournments thereof. All of our shareholders are
cordially invited to attend the meeting in person.
If our shareholders wish to approve the Transactions, then they must approve Proposal 1
relating to the Transactions and the Master Agreement; Proposal 2 relating to the sale and issuance
of a combination of our Common Stock and Common Units and Convertible Preferred Units of the
Operating Partnership; Proposal 3 relating to the Advisory Agreement; Proposal 4 relating to the
Reincorporation; and Proposal 5 relating to the adoption of the Charter and Bylaws, including each
of the related sub-proposals included in Proposal 5.
WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND IN PERSON, YOU ARE URGED TO FILL IN THE ENCLOSED PROXY AND
TO SIGN AND FORWARD IT IN THE ENCLOSED BUSINESS REPLY ENVELOPE, WHICH REQUIRES NO POSTAGE IF MAILED
IN THE UNITED STATES. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR SHARES BE REPRESENTED AT THE MEETING IN ORDER THAT
THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM MAY BE ASSURED. ANY SHAREHOLDER WHO SIGNS AND SENDS IN A PROXY MAY REVOKE
IT BY EXECUTING AND TIMELY DELIVERING A NEW PROXY WITH A LATER DATE, BY SENDING WRITTEN NOTICE OF
REVOCATION TO THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE PROXY IS VOTED, OR BY ATTENDING
THE MEETING AND VOTING IN PERSON.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF STOCK THAT YOU HOLD. YOUR
COOPERATION IN PROMPTLY RETURNING YOUR PROXY WILL HELP LIMIT EXPENSES INCIDENT TO PROXY
SOLICITATION.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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APPENDICES
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Appendix A
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Master Formation and Contribution Agreement
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Appendix B
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Charter of Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
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Appendix C
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Bylaws of Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
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Appendix D
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Agreement of Limited Partnership of Pacific Office Properties, L.P.
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Appendix E
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Articles Supplementary of Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
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Appendix F
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Advisory Agreement with Pacific Office Management, Inc.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE TRANSACTIONS
,
THE REINCORPORATION AND THE ANNUAL MEETING
TRANSACTIONS
1. Why am I receiving this document?
You are receiving the Proxy Statement from us because on December 7, 2007, the record date for
the Annual Meeting, you owned shares of Company Common Stock. This Proxy Statement describes the
matters that will be presented for consideration by the shareholders at the Annual Meeting. It
also gives you information concerning matters to assist you in making an informed decision.
Additionally, our Board of Directors has approved the Master Agreement between us and Pacific
Office Contributor. The Master Agreement provides for Pacific Office Contributor and its affiliates
to contribute to the Operating Partnership ownership interests in up to nine office properties
(which we refer to as the Contributed Properties), and numerous related transactions. The Master
Agreement also requires that we reincorporate as a Maryland corporation by merging with a
newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary Maryland corporation (which we sometimes refer to as the
Maryland Subsidiary). The Transactions and the Reincorporation cannot be completed without the
approval of our shareholders. This document is the Proxy Statement for our Board of Directors to
solicit proxies for the Annual Meeting and obtain these necessary approvals. This Proxy Statement
contains important information about the proposed Transactions, the Reincorporation, our director
nominees and the Annual Meeting, and you should read it carefully.
2. Why is the Company proposing the Transactions?
We are proposing to undertake the Transactions because we believe that the Transactions are in
the best interests of the Company and our shareholders. Although our current shareholders will only
be entitled to benefit from their ownership stakes in the Companys general partnership interest in
the Operating Partnership, we believe that owning a general partnership interest in the Operating
Partnership is more attractive than owning 100% of our existing business. For the past several
years, we have been liquidating our loan and land holdings and returning capital to our
shareholders through regular and special dividends. On January 24, 2005, we announced that we had
engaged Peacock, Hislop, Staley & Given, Inc. (which we sometimes call Peacock), a financial
advisor, to assist in developing and evaluating strategic alternatives available to us to enhance
shareholder value. Alternatives that were considered included a change of business plan, a merger
or sale, a combination of these, or the decision to take no action other than a complete
liquidation. We believe that the Transactions are the best alternative available to us. We
believe that the Transactions will provide our shareholders with the most value of all available
alternatives by:
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Transforming us into a West Coast office REIT with a strong core office building
portfolio of high quality, well-located assets
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Adding Jay H. Shidler and Dallas Lucas, both recognized leaders in successfully managing
and growing public REITs, as our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer,
respectively
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Enabling access to an external advisor management team experienced in the acquisition,
redevelopment and management of office properties in the West Coast markets in which we
expect to operate following the Transactions and
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Providing greater opportunities to us in the capital markets for debt and equity
financing of our expected future growth.
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We believe that the potential detriments of the Transactions to our shareholders consist
primarily of the risks associated with continued ownership of securities of our successor entity
following completion of the Transactions. Our shareholders will be subject to the following risks
related to consummation of the Transactions:
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Shareholders will suffer immediate and substantial dilution
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Our share price may decrease as a result of the anticipated registration in less than
two years of at least 47.35 million shares of Common Stock
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The consideration given for the Contributed Properties by us in the Transactions may
exceed their aggregate fair market value
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We did not obtain any third-party appraisals for any of the Contributed Properties and
other assets to be acquired in the Transactions in connection with our negotiation of the
Master Agreement, and we did not seek nor did we obtain an opinion of any third party that
the Transactions are fair to our shareholders from a financial point of view
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We will be substantially controlled by Jay H. Shidler who will control the voting power
of approximately 95% of our outstanding voting securities
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We will be prohibited from disposing of or refinancing the Contributed Properties under
certain circumstances for ten years after the Transactions are consummated
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Pro forma financial statements as of September 30, 2007 and for the year ended December
31, 2006 reflect negative results of operations and limited cash and cash equivalents, and
there can be no assurance of our ability to pay dividends following the Transactions
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We have not obtained an opinion of counsel as to our continued REIT status following
consummation of the Transactions, and if we fail to remain qualified as a REIT, we will be
subject to taxation as a regular corporation and could face substantial tax liability
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Failure to complete the Transactions, or the contribution of any of the Contributed
Properties, could subject us to various fees and expenses (except in the event our
shareholders do not approve the Transactions at the Annual Meeting (or any adjournment) in
which case termination fees and reimbursable expenses would not be payable to Pacific
Office Contributor) and could negatively impact the price of our Common Stock and future
business and operations
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We will incur substantial expenses and payments if the Transactions do not occur, which
could discourage other potential parties from proposing or entering into business
combinations with us which might otherwise be desirable to our shareholders
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After the Transactions are completed, holders of our Common Stock will have different
rights that may be less advantageous than their current rights
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We are assuming liabilities, including unknown liabilities, in the Transactions
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As a result of the Reincorporation, provisions in our Charter and Bylaws, and Maryland
law may delay or prevent our acquisition by a third party, even if such acquisition were in
the best interests of our shareholders
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There will be various conflicts of interest resulting from the relationships among us,
our management, the Advisor and other parties
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Termination of the Advisory Agreement with the Advisor may be costly
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We will not receive an IRS ruling or an opinion of counsel regarding the tax treatment
of the Transactions and
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There may not be an active market for our Common Stock, which may cause our Common Stock
to trade at a discount and make it difficult for you to sell your
Common Stock.
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If the Transactions are not approved by our shareholders at the Annual Meeting, or if the
Transactions for any other reason are not consummated, we anticipate that our Board of Directors
will determine to proceed with the prompt liquidation of the Company, including winding up the
Companys business and distributing of the remaining assets, after payment of all known expenses,
to our shareholders. We estimate that the per share amount that would have been received in a
liquidation on September 30, 2007 is approximately $2.26. This estimate exceeds our stockholders
equity at September 30, 2007 and we may not be able to obtain the premium to the book value of our
assets that this estimate assumes, or any premium, in the event that we do liquidate the company.
Furthermore, this estimate may not reflect all costs incurred in connection with the Transactions
or any reserves for potential liabilities deemed appropriate by our Board of Directors in excess of
liabilities reflected on our balance sheet at that date. From inception through September 30,
2007, the Company has distributed $18,962,585 in dividends classified as return of capital
(including the Special Dividend) and has repurchased 908,975 shares of its common stock at an
aggregate purchase price of $3,952,491.
3. Why is the Company proposing the Reincorporation?
We are proposing to undertake the Reincorporation because we believe that the Reincorporation
is in the best interests of the Company and our shareholders. In reaching the decision to approve
the Reincorporation, our Board of Directors considered a variety of factors, including the
following:
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The Reincorporation is a requirement under the Master Agreement
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Maryland law has a body of legislative and case law developed specifically for REITs,
including specific statutory validation of REIT share ownership provisions and statutory
flexibility on dividends and other distributions
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Many public REITs today are incorporated in Maryland, and many public REITs have
reincorporated in Maryland from various other states and
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Being governed by Maryland law will bring our governance more in line with that of other
REITs.
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4. Is the Reincorporation necessary in connection with the Transactions?
Yes. The Reincorporation must be completed in order to effectuate the other transactions
contemplated by the Master Agreement. The Transactions, in their entirety, cannot be consummated
unless we become a Maryland corporation through the Reincorporation.
5. What is Pacific Office Contributor contributing in the Transactions?
Pacific Office Contributor and its affiliates will contribute to the Operating Partnership
ownership interests in up to nine Contributed Properties, including rights to manage the day-to-day
operations of the one Contributed Property in which a 7.5% interest is owned. As described under
the Master Agreement, these Contributed Properties are subject to certain sale restrictions for ten
years after the Transactions are consummated. A sale of a Contributed Property which would not
provide continued tax deferral to the Pacific Office Contributor is prohibited. Furthermore, if
any such sale is foreseeable, we are required to notify Pacific Office Contributor and to cooperate
with it in considering strategies to defer or mitigate the recognition of gain under the Internal
Revenue Code by any of the equity interest holders of the recipient of the Operating Partnership
units.
We have agreed with Pacific Office Contributor that the aggregate gross asset value of its
ownership interests in all nine Contributed Properties, together with related intangible assets, is
$562.95 million. The aggregate net asset value of the interests is expected to be approximately
$163.51 million at the consummation of the Transactions, without regard to any closing adjustments.
The valuations of the ownership interests were determined by negotiation among the parties, and no
third party appraisal or fairness opinion was obtained in connection with the negotiations.
Designees
of Pacific Office Contributor (which we refer to as the Subscriber) will invest $5
million in cash through the purchase of equity securities from us or from the Operating
Partnership. Other designees of Pacific Office Contributor currently expected to be a single
entity unrelated to Pacific Office Contributor (which we refer to as the Other
Subscriber) will invest an additional $1.35 million in cash to purchase shares of our Common
Stock. Additionally, we will grant options that are exercisable for three months after the
Transactions are consummated to designees of Pacific Office Contributor to purchase up to 500,000
additional shares of our Common Stock for up to $3.75 million in the aggregate.
6. What will Pacific Office Contributor receive in the Transactions?
In exchange for the contribution of its interests in the Contributed Properties, Pacific Office
Contributor and others designated by it will receive limited partnership interests in and
promissory notes from the Operating Partnership. The limited partnership interests will be
comprised of Common Units and Convertible Preferred Units with a value equal to the net asset
value, following all required adjustments, of up to nine Contributed Properties that are
contributed in the Transactions. The Convertible Preferred Units will have fixed rights to annual
distributions and priority over Common Units in the event of a liquidation of the Operating
Partnership. All of the
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Operating Partnership units will become exchangeable for shares of our Common Stock, but no earlier
than two years after the Transactions, in the case of the Common Units, and no earlier than three
years, in the case of the Preferred Units. Immediately following the Transactions, we expect that
Pacific Office Contributor and its designees will hold all of the Operating Partnerships
Convertible Preferred Units outstanding immediately following the Transactions and Common Units,
representing approximately 81.75% of all common interests in the Operating Partnership, although
the actual percentage will depend upon whether the $5 million subscription is for shares of our
Common Stock or Common Units of the Operating Partnership, the number of Contributed Properties
actually contributed to the Operating Partnership, the amount of indebtedness encumbering the
Contributed Properties and the net effect of required closing adjustments or adjustments for loan
escrows or capital improvements. Upon consummation of the Transactions, assuming the immediate
exchange of all the Operating Partnership units, Pacific Office Contributor and its related parties
will control approximately 95.87% of the total voting power and economic interest in the Company.
Pacific Office Contributor would own approximately 46,173,693 shares of our Common Stock upon
consummation of the Transactions, assuming the net asset value of the contributed property
interests is $163.51 million and that all Operating Partnership units are fully exchanged,
notwithstanding the prohibition on exchange for at least two years after the Transactions in the
case of the Common Units, and for at least three years, in the case of the Preferred Units.
Convertible Preferred Units will have a liquidation preference of $25.00 per unit, are initially
convertible into 7.1717 Common Units and will comprise 75% of the value of the Units issued in the
Transactions. Common Units will comprise 25% of the value of the Units issued in the Transactions
and were valued at $2.79, which was the average closing price per share of our Class A Common Stock
during the ninety (90) trading days preceding October 3, 2006 minus the per share amount of the
Special Dividend, or 13,576,165 Common Units.
Pacific Office Contributor would also hold promissory notes payable by the Operating
Partnership in principal amounts equal to $12 million plus amounts reflecting capital investments
made in the Contributed Properties from October 1, 2007 until the consummation of the Transactions.
These principal amounts are presently anticipated to be $6.5 million. The promissory notes will
accrue interest at a rate of 7% per annum, with interest payable quarterly, subject to an Operating
Partnership right of accrual. They will have a five-year maturity, subject to an Operating
Partnership option to extend for one additional year. The promissory notes will be payable upon the
occurrence of a qualified public offering and will be unsecured obligations of the Operating
Partnership.
The Advisor, an affiliate of Pacific Office Contributor, will receive an annual base
management fee of $1.5 million per year and a supplemental management fee, in the event that the
aggregate gross asset value, excluding depreciation, of our real property exceeds $1.5 billion.
The supplemental management fee is an annual amount equal to one tenth of one percent (0.1%) of the
amount by which our aggregate gross asset value exceeds $1.5 billion. The foregoing base
management fee and supplemental management fees are subject to reduction based upon the amounts of
certain direct costs that we bear. Additionally, the Advisor is entitled to receive real property
transaction management fees, based on the prevailing market rates for similar services provided on
an arms-length basis in the area in which the subject property is located, for performing real
property transaction management services for us. Affiliates of the Advisor will also be entitled
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to receive property management fees for property management services for all of our properties
based on the prevailing market rates for similar services provided on an arms-length basis.
7. What is the Company contributing in the Transactions?
We will be contributing to the newly formed Operating Partnership substantially all of our
assets, including substantially all of the net proceeds we will receive in the event that the $5
million subscription contemplated as part of the Transactions is consummated for shares of our
Common Stock rather than for Common Units of the Operating Partnership, and certain of our
liabilities. At September 30, 2007, the book value of our assets was approximately $4.14 million.
We will not contribute any cash retained for the payment of previously declared dividends and any
unpaid liabilities.
As contemplated in the Master Agreement, we have sold a note receivable in the principal
amount of $3,516,852 plus accrued and unpaid interest at December 31, 2006 as well as at the time
of our sale of the note. On February 15, 2007, we sold the interest in the note receivable to
Peacock, several of whose officers and shareholders are currently our officers and directors, for
$3,411,346 plus accrued and unpaid interest, and invested the proceeds from that sale in trading
securities. The sales price received represented a discount of approximately 3% from the face value
of the note receivable. We also currently own a single real estate asset, the book value of which
was approximately $56,000 at September 30, 2007.
8. What will the Company and our shareholders receive in the Transactions?
We will receive, in return for our contributions to the Operating Partnership, a general
partnership interest in the Operating Partnership. We expect our general partnership interest to
have an economic interest approximately equal to 18.25% of all Common Units outstanding immediately
following the Transactions, although the actual percentage will depend upon the factors described
in the answer to question 6. The general partnership interest in the Operating Partnership will be
acquired and held by the Company, and will not be individually held by our shareholders. At the
Company level, as contemplated by the Master Agreement, a Special Dividend of $1.00 per share was
paid to our shareholders on January 26, 2007. We have the right
to declare a Second
Special Dividend in an amount to be determined, which would be
payable in January 2008 to shareholders of
record as of a date in December 2007. Shareholders will not receive any consideration from Pacific Office
Contributor.
Our existing shares of our Common Stock will be converted into the same number of shares of a
Maryland corporation through the Reincorporation. We will remain a publicly-traded company renamed
as Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. and we intend for our stock to continue to be listed on
the American Stock Exchange or another national securities exchange or interdealer quotation
system. A share of newly created Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will be issued to the Advisor
upon consummation of the Transactions. This stock will have voting rights equal to the number of
shares of our stock which are issuable upon exchange of those Operating Partnership units that are
issued in connection with the Transactions. The Advisor will agree to cast the votes of the stock
in direct proportion to the votes that are cast by limited partners in the Operating Partnership
holding the applicable partnership units.
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The Subscribers intend to subscribe for $5 million of our Common Stock under the Master
Agreement at a price of $5.00 per share. Upon consummation of the Transactions, we estimate that
this subscription will account for approximately 32.99% of our Common Stock. The Other Subscriber
will subscribe for $1.35 million of our Common Stock at a price of $7.50 per share, which will
account for 5.94% of our outstanding Common Stock upon consummation of the Transactions. The shares
of our Common Stock retained by our shareholders prior to the Transactions will represent
approximately 61.07% of our outstanding Common Stock. Therefore, our shareholders immediately
prior to the Transactions will have an economic interest equal to approximately 11.27% of all
Common Units outstanding immediately following the consummation of the Transactions.
Convertible Preferred Unit holders are unable to convert Convertible Preferred Units into
Common Units until the second anniversary of the consummation of the Transactions and until an
underwritten public offering by us of (at least $75 million) of our Common Stock is consummated.
Common Units received upon conversion of Convertible Preferred Units are not exchangeable for
Common Stock for one year following the conversion from Convertible Preferred Units. Despite this
restriction, if we assume the exchange of all Operating Partnership units immediately after
consummation of the Transactions, our shareholders immediately prior to the Transactions would have
an economic interest equal to approximately 3.76% of all the Common Stock of the Company.
As a result of the foregoing, immediately following the consummation of the Transactions,
Pacific Office Contributor and its related parties will control, through ownership of our Common
Stock and through the voting rights of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock, approximately
95.87% of our total voting power. Consequently, it is anticipated that our shareholders
immediately prior to the consummation of the Transactions would have the remaining approximately
3.76% of our total voting power.
9. How soon after the Annual Meeting will the Transactions and Reincorporation occur?
We are working with Pacific Office Contributor to complete the Transactions and the
Reincorporation as quickly as possible, and expect to complete the Transactions and the
Reincorporation shortly after obtaining the requisite shareholder approval at the Annual Meeting.
However, we cannot predict the exact timing of the closing of the Transactions and the
Reincorporation because the parties obligations to consummate them are subject to various
conditions that must be satisfied and are dependent upon third parties. Furthermore, third party
conditions differ for some of the Contributed Properties, and not all of the Contributed Properties
may be contributed upon consummation of the Transactions as a result.
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Will I be able to sell my shares, and what will my dividends be before and after the
Transactions close?
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Yes. Neither the Master Agreement nor the Transactions will affect your right to sell or
otherwise transfer your shares of our Common Stock. At the Company level, as contemplated by the
Master Agreement, a Special Dividend of $1.00 per share was paid to our shareholders on January 26,
2007. We have the right to declare a Second Special Dividend in an
amount to be determined, which
would be payable in January 2008 to shareholders of record as of a
date in December 2007. We do not
expect to declare any other dividend until the Transactions are consummated.
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Following the Transactions, our Board of Directors will have the discretion to declare
dividends in any amount.
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What will be the U.S. federal tax consequences of the Transactions for our current
shareholders?
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You will not receive any consideration in the Transactions, and it is not anticipated that you
will recognize any gain or loss as a result of the Transactions. However, shareholders who
received the Special Dividend or the Second Special Dividend will recognize income on the Special
Dividend or the Second Special Dividend, just as they would on any other dividend paid by us. Tax
matters are complicated, and the tax consequences of the Transactions, the Special Dividend and the
Second Special Dividend may vary depending on a shareholders particular circumstances.
ANNUAL MEETING
12. When and where is the Annual Meeting?
The Annual Meeting will be held at our office at 2999 North 44
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Street
(1
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Floor Conference Room), Phoenix, Arizona at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time, on January 14,
2008.
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What votes are required on each of the proposals on which shareholders will be voting at the
Annual Meeting?
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Each of six matters identified in the Notice of the Annual Meeting preceding this Proxy
Statement is scheduled to be voted on at the Annual Meeting. If any other matter is properly
presented for approval at the Annual Meeting, your proxy (one of the individuals named on your
proxy card) will vote your shares in his or her discretion. The votes required to approve each
proposal are as follows:
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Proposal 1:
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To be approved, Proposal 1 must receive a For vote from the
majority of our outstanding shares of our Common Stock.
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Proposal 2:
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To be approved, Proposal 2 must receive a For vote from the
majority of our outstanding shares of our Common Stock.
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Proposal 3:
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To be approved, Proposal 3 must receive a For vote from the
majority of our outstanding shares of our Common Stock.
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Proposal 4:
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To be approved, Proposal 4 must receive a For vote from the
majority of our outstanding shares of our Common Stock.
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Proposal 5:
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To be approved, Proposal 5 must receive a For vote from the
majority of our outstanding shares of our Common Stock, which
means that each sub-proposal included in Proposal 5 must
receive a For vote from such majority.
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Pursuant to the provisions of the Arizona Business Corporation
Act and the Companys Bylaws, in any election of directors,
each shareholder is entitled to cumulative voting at such
election. Therefore, under Proposal 6, each shareholder may
cast as many votes in the aggregate as that shareholder is
entitled to vote,
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multiplied by the number of directors to be elected. Shareholders may cast their
votes for a single candidate or may distribute their votes among two or more
candidates. To be elected, directors must receive the vote of a plurality of the
shares present and voting in person or by proxy, provided a quorum exists. A
plurality means receiving the largest number of For votes, regardless of whether
that is a majority.
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Proposal 7:
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To be approved, Proposal 7 must receive a For vote from the majority of the votes
cast, either in person or by proxy, at the Annual Meeting, regardless of whether a quorum is
present at the Annual Meeting.
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14. What are the relevant quorum requirements?
A quorum of shareholders is necessary to hold a valid meeting. Under our bylaws, a quorum will
be present if the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock are
represented at the meeting in person or by proxy. On the record date, there were 1,851,025 shares
of Class A Common Stock outstanding and 100 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding. Shares of
our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock vote together as a single class. Thus, at least
925,563 shares must be represented in person or by proxy at the annual meeting to have a quorum.
Your shares will be counted toward the quorum only if you submit a valid proxy (or one is
submitted on your behalf by your broker, bank or other nominee), or if you vote in person at the
meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted towards the quorum requirement. If there
is no quorum, the chairman of the meeting or a majority of the votes present at the meeting may
adjourn the meeting to another date.
15. Who is soliciting my proxy?
Our Board of Directors.
16. How does the Board recommend that I vote?
Our Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote at the Annual Meeting FOR each of
the matters and FOR the election of each director nominee identified in this Proxy Statement. If
you wish to approve the Transactions, then you must approve Proposal 1 through Proposal 5,
including the Reincorporation and each of the related sub-proposals included in Proposal 5.
17. Who is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting?
Only holders of record of our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock as of the close of
business on December 7, 2007 will be entitled to notice of the Annual Meeting and will be entitled
to vote, together as a single class, at the Annual Meeting. Each share is entitled to one vote on
each matter to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting.
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18. How and when can I vote my shares?
You can vote your shares in the manner indicated by the instructions set forth on the proxy
card, or you can attend and vote your shares in person at the Annual Meeting.
19. What does it mean if I receive more than one proxy card?
If you receive more than one proxy card, your shares are registered in more than one name or
are registered in different accounts. Please complete, sign and return each proxy card to ensure
that all of your shares are voted.
20. What do I need to do now?
Please vote your shares as soon as possible so that your shares may be represented at the
Annual Meeting. You may vote by signing and dating your proxy card and mailing it in the enclosed
return envelope or you may vote in person at the Annual Meeting.
21. If my shares are held in street name by my broker, will my broker vote my shares for me?
Your broker may not be permitted to exercise voting discretion with respect to the matters to
be acted upon. See question 22 below. Thus, if you do not give your broker or nominee specific
instructions, your shares may not be voted on those matters and will not be counted in determining
the number of shares necessary for approval. You should follow the directions provided by your
broker regarding how to instruct your broker to vote your shares.
22. How are votes counted? What happens if I do not vote?
Votes will be counted by the inspector of election appointed for the meeting, who will
separately count For, Against and Withhold Authority votes, abstentions and broker non-votes.
Broker non-votes occur when a nominee holding shares for a beneficial owner does not vote on a
particular proposal because the nominee does not have discretionary voting power with respect to
that proposal and has not received instructions with respect to that proposal from the beneficial
owner. Abstentions will be counted towards the vote total for Proposals 1 through 5, and will have
the same effect as Against votes. Abstentions have no effect on the outcome of the vote for the
election of directors because the election of director nominees only requires a plurality of the
vote. Broker non-votes will not be counted for purposes of determining whether any of the
proposals are approved, and will have the same effect as Against votes on those proposals that
must be approved by a majority of our outstanding shares of our Common Stock (Proposals 1 through
5).
If you are our shareholder and you sign and send in your proxy but do not indicate how you
want to vote on the proposals, your proxy will be voted in favor of all of the proposals and for
all of the director nominees identified in this Proxy Statement on which a vote will take place at
the Annual Meeting. If you do not submit your proxy and do not attend the Annual Meeting, your
shares will not count towards a quorum, and if a quorum is present, your shares will have the
effect of a vote against Proposals 1 through 5.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Arizona Business Corporation Act and the Companys Bylaws,
in any election of directors, each shareholder is entitled to cumulative voting at such
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election. Therefore, under Proposal 6, each shareholder may cast as many votes in the
aggregate as that shareholder is entitled to vote, multiplied by the number of directors to be
elected. Shareholders may cast their votes for a single candidate or may distribute their votes
among two or more candidates. To be elected, directors must receive a plurality of the shares
present and voting in person or by proxy, provided a quorum exists. A plurality means receiving
the largest number of For votes, regardless of whether that is a majority.
23. Can I change my vote after I have given my proxy?
Yes. Just send in a written revocation or a later dated, signed proxy card before the Annual
Meeting or attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person. Simply attending the Annual Meeting,
however, will not revoke your proxyyou would have to vote at the Annual Meeting in order to revoke
your proxy.
24. Who is paying for this proxy solicitation?
We will pay for the entire cost of soliciting proxies. In addition to the mailed proxy
materials, our officers and directors may also solicit proxies in person, by telephone, or by other
means of communication. Officers and directors will not be paid any additional compensation for
soliciting proxies. In addition, we have engaged Georgeson Inc. to assist in the solicitation of
proxies for the Annual Meeting and we estimate that we will pay Georgeson Inc. a fee of at least
$7,000.00 for the services rendered. We have also agreed to reimburse Georgeson Inc. for reasonable
administrative and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the proxy solicitation and
will indemnify Georgeson Inc. against certain losses, costs and expenses. We also may reimburse
brokerage firms, banks and other agents for the cost of forwarding proxy materials to beneficial
owners.
25. How can I find out about the results of the Annual Meeting?
We intend to publish final voting results in our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,
2008. We intend to file a Current Report on Form 8-K promptly following consummation of the
Transactions and the Reincorporation, if the Transactions and the Reincorporation are approved by
our shareholders and subsequently consummated.
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26.
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Who can answer my questions concerning the Transactions, the Reincorporation and the Annual
Meeting?
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If you have any questions about any of the proposals on which you are voting, or would like
additional copies of this Proxy Statement, without charge, you may call or write to:
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Arizona Land Income Corporation
2999 N. 44th Street
Suite 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Attention: Corporate Secretary
Telephone: (602) 952-6824
Facsimile: (602) 952-0924
You may also obtain additional information about us from documents filed with or furnished to
the Securities and Exchange Commission (which we refer to in this Proxy Statement as the SEC), by
following the instructions in the section entitled, Where You Can Find More Information.
27. Will I receive new stock certificates following the consummation of the Transactions?
No, your ownership of shares of our Common Stock following the Reincorporation will be
automatically reflected in our books, and you will not be required to surrender your existing stock
certificates.
28. Will shareholders have dissenters rights in relation to the Transactions?
No. The Arizona Business Corporation Act governs shareholders rights in connection with the
Transactions. Under the applicable provisions of the Arizona Business Corporation Act, shareholders
of a corporation are not entitled to exercise dissenters rights if shares of the corporation are
registered on a national securities exchange. Consequently, because shares of our Common Stock are
listed on the American Stock Exchange, our shareholders will have no right to seek appraisal of
their shares of our Common Stock in connection with the Transactions.
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Have any shareholders already committed to vote in favor of the Transactions and
Reincorporation?
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No. None of our shareholders have entered into agreements with Pacific Office Contributor
requiring them to vote their shares in favor of the proposals described in this Proxy Statement,
and none of our shareholders have delivered proxies to Pacific Office Contributor entitling it to
vote those shares in favor of the Transactions at the Annual Meeting.
30. What are the major risks of proceeding with the Transactions and the Reincorporation?
We urge you to read and consider carefully risks and uncertainties discussed in the section
below entitled Risk Factors and elsewhere in this Proxy Statement.
31. What will happen if the Transactions and Reincorporation are not approved?
We will not proceed with the Transactions or the Reincorporation unless all of Proposals 1
through 5 are approved by our shareholders. If the Transactions are not completed, we will
continue to own the assets that we otherwise would have contributed to the Operating Partnership in
connection with the Transactions. Pacific Office Contributor also has the ability to terminate the
Master Agreement in its sole discretion because the Transactions were not consummated by April
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1, 2007. However, subject to any shareholder approval requirements under Arizona law or the
rules of the American Stock Exchange, we may engage in one or more alternative transactions with
Pacific Office Contributor or we may decide to pursue other strategic partners to acquire all or a
portion the assets that we otherwise would have contributed in the Transactions.
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SUMMARY OF THE TRANSACTIONS AND THE REINCORPORATION
This summary highlights selected information from this Proxy Statement relating to the
Transactions (Proposals 1 through 3) and the Reincorporation (Proposals 4 and 5) and related
matters, but does not contain all of the information that may be important to you. To better
understand the Transactions, the Reincorporation and related matters, you should read this entire
document carefully, including the Master Agreement, attached as
Appendix A
to this Proxy Statement,
and the other documents attached as appendices to this Proxy Statement.
In addition, important business and financial information about us is incorporated by
reference in this Proxy Statement. Materials incorporated are being mailed along with this Proxy
Statement. You may also obtain copies of our public filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission without charge by following the instructions in the section entitled Where You Can Find
More Information.
We have included page references parenthetically to direct you to a more complete description
of the topics presented in this summary.
The Companies
The following companies are parties to the Master Agreement:
Arizona Land Income Corporation
We are a real estate investment trust headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. We are externally
advised by ALI Advisors, Inc. and had a portfolio of real estate and other assets with an aggregate
book value of approximately $4.14 million at September 30, 2007.
We are a publicly traded corporation incorporated in the State of Arizona. Our Common Stock
trades on the American Stock Exchange (which we refer to in this Proxy Statement as AMEX) under the
symbol AZL. Our address is 299 North 44th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, Arizona 85018, and our
telephone number is (602) 952-6800.
POP
Venture, LLC
(See page 89)
POP Venture, LLC (which we refer to in this Proxy Statement as Pacific Office Contributor) is
a Delaware limited liability company that was formed in September 2006 for the purpose of
assembling ownership interests in the Contributed Properties, accumulating and expending capital
for and otherwise performing the Transactions, and holding limited partnership units in the
Operating Partnership following the Transactions. It is controlled by Jay H. Shidler. The
Contributed Properties consist of eight office properties and a 7.5% joint venture interest,
including rights to manage day-to-day operations, in one office property, comprising in total
approximately 2.4 million square feet of rentable area in the Honolulu, San Diego and Phoenix
metropolitan areas.
Jay H. Shidler ultimately controls a number of affiliated entities doing business as The
Shidler Group. The Shidler Group is a private long-term investor in commercial real estate that
has been in business for 35 years. Currently, The Shidler Group owns and manages commercial
properties in Honolulu, San Diego and Phoenix, and maintains offices in Honolulu, San Diego and New
York. The Shidler Group has founded three publicly traded real estate investment trusts
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Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC), First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR), and
Tri Net Corporate Realty Trust (formerly, NYSE: TRI, now part of iStar Financial (NYSE: SFI)). The
address of Pacific Office Contributor is 841 Bishop Street, Suite 1700, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 and
its phone number is (808) 531-3000. More information about The Shidler Group can be found at
www.shidler.com
, though information on such website is not a part of this Proxy Statement.
Summary
of the Transactions
(See pages 86-89)
We entered into the Master Agreement with Pacific Office Contributor on October 3, 2006. The
Master Agreement was amended on November 2, 2006, December 9, 2006, March 27, 2007 and November 9,
2007. Pursuant to the Master Agreement, we will form the Operating Partnership in which we will be
the sole general partner. We anticipate that the Operating Partnership will become our operating
limited partnership or UPREIT following its formation and consummation of the Transactions, and
we will thereafter conduct substantially all of our operations through the Operating Partnership,
except as we may otherwise deem advisable to maintain our qualification as a REIT under the
Internal Revenue Code or otherwise. We will be contributing substantially all of our assets and
certain liabilities to the Operating Partnership, except for assets needed to pay declared
dividends and certain liabilities. Existing shares of our Common Stock will remain outstanding
following the Transactions. Following the consummation of the Transactions, we intend to remain a
publicly-traded company and intend to be listed on AMEX. However, AMEX rules require us to apply
for the continued listing of our Common Stock following the Transactions. We have applied for
listing on AMEX under the symbol PCE but we cannot assure you that AMEX will approve our listing.
If AMEX does not approve our listing, we intend to apply for listing on another national
securities exchange. Although Pacific Office Contributor is not a public company, we do not intend
that the Transactions will be part of any going private transaction or series of transactions.
Upon consummation of the Transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement, the Operating
Partnership will acquire ownership interests in up to nine Contributed Properties which are
currently controlled by Pacific Office Contributor. The Operating Partnership will issue, in
consideration for the acquired ownership interests, promissory notes, Common Units, each of which
will become exchangeable for shares of our Common Stock no earlier than two years after the
Transactions and Convertible Preferred Units, which will become exchangeable for shares of our
Common Stock no earlier than three years after the Transactions. The actual number of Common Units
and Convertible Preferred Units issued will depend upon the net asset value of the contributed
property interests at the time the Transactions are consummated, subject to adjustments required by
the Master Agreement. The aggregate net asset value of all of the interests in the Contributed
Properties including contributed assets is expected to be approximately $163.51 million at the
consummation of the Transactions, without regard to any closing adjustments.
As a part of the Transactions, the Operating Partnership or we will sell, for $5 million in
cash, Common Units and/or shares of our Common Stock to the Subscribers, at a price per share or
unit of $5.00. Also as part of the Transactions, we will sell, for $1.35 million in cash, shares
of our Common Stock to the Other Subscriber, at a price per share of $7.50. Additionally, we will
grant options that are exercisable for three months after the Transactions are consummated to
designees of Pacific Office Contributor to purchase up to 500,000 additional shares of our Common
Stock at a price per share of $7.50, for up to $3.75 million in the aggregate.
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We and the Operating Partnership will execute an Advisory Agreement with the Advisor, an
entity owned by Mr. Shidler and certain related parties of The Shidler Group. Under the Advisory
Agreement, the Advisor will manage our and the Operating Partnerships day-to-day operations in
accordance with guidelines established by our Board of Directors.
Following the consummation of the Transactions (assuming the contribution of all nine
Contributed Properties) and the Reincorporation, we will be named Pacific Office Properties Trust,
Inc., and our structure is expected to be as follows:
We expect to conduct substantially all of our operations through the Operating Partnership
following its formation. As a result, shares of our Common Stock will represent only indirect
interests in our general partnership interest in the Operating Partnership. We expect our general
partnership interest in the Operating Partnership to have an economic interest approximately equal
to 18.25% of all Common Units outstanding immediately following the Transactions, although the
actual percentage will depend upon whether the $5 million subscription is made for our Common
Stock, the number of Contributed Properties contributed to us upon consummation of the
Transactions, the amount of indebtedness encumbering the Contributed Properties and the effect of
required closing adjustments. Pacific Office Contributor and its designees will own Common Units
representing approximately 81.75% of all Common Unit interests. In addition, Pacific Office
Contributor and its designees will own all of the Convertible Preferred Units of the Operating
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Partnership. These Convertible Preferred Units will have rights to fixed distributions that
are senior to the rights of the Common Units. The Convertible Preferred Units will also have
priority over the Common Units (and to the general partnership interest) in the event of a
liquidation of the Operating Partnership.
Common Units and Convertible Preferred Units of the Operating Partnership will not have any
right to vote on any matters presented to our shareholders. However, we will issue, as a part of
the Transactions, Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock to the Advisor that will have voting rights,
voting as a single class with our Common Stock, with a number of votes equal to the total number of
shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exchange of the Common Units and, following their
conversion to Common Units, the Convertible Preferred Units issued in connection with the
Transactions. The initial holders of these units will have the contractual right to require the
Advisor to vote the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock as directed by them. We estimate that the
$5 million subscription will account for approximately 32.99% of our Common Stock immediately
following the Transactions. As a result of the foregoing, immediately following the consummation
of the Transactions, Pacific Office Contributor and its related parties will control, either
directly or through the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock, approximately 95.87% of our total
voting rights and it is anticipated that our shareholders immediately prior to the consummation of
the Transactions would have the remaining approximately 3.76% of the total voting power.
Upon consummation of the Transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement, Pacific Office
Contributor would also receive promissory notes payable by the Operating Partnership in principal
amounts equal to $12 million plus amounts reflecting capital investments made in the properties
since the Master Agreement was entered. These principal amounts are presently anticipated to be
$6.5 million. The promissory notes will accrue interest at a rate of 7% per annum, with interest
payable quarterly, subject to an Operating Partnership right of accrual. They will have a
five-year maturity, subject to an Operating Partnership option to extend for one additional year.
The promissory notes will be payable upon the occurrence of a qualified public offering and will be
unsecured obligations of the Operating Partnership.
Special Dividends
(See page 103)
Pursuant to the Master Agreement, a Special Dividend of $1.00 per share was paid to our
shareholders on January 26, 2007. We have the right to declare a Second Special Dividend
in an amount to be determined, which would be payable in January 2008 to shareholders of record as of
a date in December 2007. We have agreed not to declare any other dividend prior to the consummation of
the Transactions.
Summary of the Reincorporation
(See page 103 and
Appendix B and Appendix C
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As a part of the Transactions, we will reincorporate as a Maryland corporation, by merging
with a newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary Maryland corporation. As a result of this
Reincorporation, our name will become Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc., we will be governed
by a new Charter, in the form attached as
Appendix B
to this Proxy Statement, and new Bylaws, in
the form attached as
Appendix C
to this Proxy Statement, each of which will have provisions
materially different from the provisions of our current Charter and Bylaws. These material
differences will include:
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Changing the authorized shares of our common stock from 10,000,000 shares of Class A
Common Stock, no par value per share, and 10,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, no par
value per share, to 200,000,000 shares of our Common Stock, $.0001 par value per share,
200,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, $.0001 par value per share and 100,000,000 shares
of preferred stock, $.0001 par value per share, and any additional or lesser number of shares as the Board of Directors may hereafter determine
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Authorizing our Board of Directors to hereafter establish the rights, preferences and
powers, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, of our preferred stock,
including the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock described in this Proxy Statement
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Modifying the rights, preferences and powers, and the qualifications, limitations and
restrictions, of our Common Stock
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Classifying our Board of Directors into three classes, each with a term of three years
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Electing not to be subject to the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act restricting
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The
Master Agreement
(See pages 101-113 and
Appendix A
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We entered into the Master Agreement with Pacific Office Contributor on October 3, 2006, and
amended the Master Agreement on November 2, 2006, December 9, 2006, March 27, 2007 and November 9,
2007. The Master Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions upon which we would consummate the
Transactions and the Reincorporation. The Master Agreement identifies each of the following
Contributed Properties:
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Waterfront Plaza
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Honolulu
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500 Ala Moana Boulevard
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Davies Pacific Center
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Honolulu
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355,792
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100.0
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841 Bishop Street
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Pan Am Building
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Honolulu
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211,097
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100.0
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1600 Kapiolani Boulevard
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First Insurance Center
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Honolulu
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201,850
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100.0
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1100 Ward Avenue
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Pacific Business News Building
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Honolulu
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89,994
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100.0
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1833 Kalakaua Avenue
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City Center
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Honolulu
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73,680
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810 Richards Street
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City Square
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Phoenix
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738,300
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100.0
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3800 North Central Avenue
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3838 North Central Avenue
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4000 North Central Avenue
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Sorrento Technology Center
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San Diego
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63,363
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100.0
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10140 Barnes Canyon Road
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10180 Barnes Canyon Road
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Seville Plaza
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San Diego
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138,277
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5469 Kearny Villa Road
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5471 Kearney Villa Road
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5473 Kearny Villa Road
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In addition, upon consummation of the Transactions, Pacific Office Contributor and its
affiliates will grant an option to the Operating Partnership to acquire additional office
properties in defined target markets to be identified when the Transactions are consummated. If
the Operating Partnership exercises its option, Pacific Office Contributor or its affiliated
entities will contribute such additional office properties to the Operating Partnership at
contribution values equal to their total net investment, including third party transactional
expenses, in consideration for cash or, at the Operating Partnerships election, Common Units
valued at the 90 trading day average closing price per share of the Common Stock. Parcels of real
property subject to this option will be prospective or completed acquisitions by Pacific Office
Contributor or other affiliates of The Shidler Group identified at closing and consummated no later
than June 30, 2008.
Interests in each of the Contributed Properties will be acquired only if the conditions for
their contribution are satisfied and, as a result, one or more of the Contributed Properties may
not be contributed. Material conditions for contribution of the Contributed Properties interests
include:
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Execution of required consents of lenders
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Execution of required consents of tenants-in-common and joint venture partners (which
condition has been satisfied as of the date of this Proxy Statement)
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Confirmation that the contributions are exempt from registration under the Securities
Act of 1933 and all applicable state securities blue sky laws except for ministerial
filings
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The absence of any material adverse change to the financial condition of the Contributed
Properties and confirmation that each Contributed Property is in the same condition as at
October 3, 2006, normal wear and tear and damage by fire or other casualty excepted, and
operated in substantially the same manner and
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The requirement that all mortgage indebtedness payments for the Contributed Properties
have been made when due and none of such indebtedness is in default as of the consummation
of the Transactions.
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Interests in the Contributed Properties will be acquired by the Operating Partnership, and the
Operating Partnership will issue, in consideration for the acquired property interests, promissory
notes, Common Units and Convertible Preferred Units. The Common and Convertible Preferred Units
will become exchangeable for shares of our Common Stock, but no earlier than two years and three
years after the Transactions, respectively. The actual number of Common Units and Convertible
Preferred Units issued will depend upon the adjusted net asset value of the contributed property
interests at the time the Transactions are consummated, which is expected to total approximately
$163.51 million for all of the interests in the Contributed Properties. Convertible Preferred
Units will have a notional value of $25.00 per unit and will comprise 75% of the value of the Units
issued in the Transactions. Common Units will comprise 25% of the value of the Units issued in the
Transactions and were valued at $2.79, which was the average closing price per share of our Class A
Common Stock during the ninety (90) trading days preceding October 3, 2006 minus the per share
amount of the Special Dividend. The aggregate principal amount of the promissory notes received by
Pacific Office Contributor depends upon the amount of capital investments made in the Contributed
Properties from October 1, 2007 until the consummation of the Transactions, but is expected to be
approximately $6.5 million. The promissory notes will be unsecured obligations of the Operating
Partnership.
Pacific Office Contributor estimates that escrows required by the lenders to be maintained
for the eight wholly-owned Contributed Properties were approximately $5.29 million as of September
30, 2007. Pacific Office Contributor will not be reimbursed in the Transactions for any
lender-required escrows maintained for any of the Contributed Properties even though Pacific Office
Contributors rights to these escrows will be transferred upon transfer of its interests in the
corresponding Contributed Properties. The aggregate amount of Pacific Office Contributors
interests in the lender-required reserves at Closing will only increase the aggregate value of its
contribution to the Operating Partnership to a maximum of $163.51 million, the aggregate value
estimated for its interests in all of the Contributed Properties under the Master Agreement. Since
we will receive cash in the amount of the lender-required escrows at Closing, we have agreed to
limit any possible liability that Pacific Office Contributor may have to us under the Contribution
Agreements until the liabilities exceed the aggregate amount of the escrowed cash in which we
obtain an interest and which do not increase the net asset value of the contribution.
Pacific Office Contributor anticipates that capital improvements costing $6.5 million will be
made to the Contributed Properties between October 1, 2007 and the consummation of the
Transactions. Pacific Office Contributor will not be reimbursed in the Transactions for the costs
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any of these capital improvements. Instead, the aggregate costs of any such capital
improvements will increase the aggregate value of its contribution to the Operating Partnership.
However, this increase in value cannot result in the issuance of Units with a value exceeding
$151.51 million. Instead, promissory notes of the Operating Partnership will be issued in a
principal amount equal to such excess.
We have undertaken to perform additional actions under the Master Agreement prior to the
consummation of the Transactions, including:
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Reincorporating in Maryland through a migratory merger, so as to materially amend our
charter
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Renaming ourselves Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. through the migratory merger
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Contributing our assets (other than cash reserved to pay certain dividends and accrued
liabilities) to the Operating Partnership in exchange for a general partnership interest in
the Operating Partnership
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Selling Common Units and/or shares of our Common Stock to the Subscribers for $5 million
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As contemplated by the Master Agreement, we have agreed to the forms of a number of additional
documents that will be utilized in connection with the Transactions. These agreements are:
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An Advisory Agreement with the Advisor
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A Registration Rights Agreement with Pacific Office Contributor and other recipients of
the partnership units of the Operating Partnership
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Our Charter following the Reincorporation (including Articles Supplementary creating the
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock)
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Our Bylaws following the Reincorporation
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The Operating Partnership Agreement of the Operating Partnership
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The Certificate of Formation of the Operating Partnership and
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Noncompetition Agreements with Jay H. Shidler and Lawrence J. Taff.
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None of these documents has been executed by the contemplated parties. Accordingly, the
parties may agree to change the provisions of these documents prior to their execution, adoption or
filing.
The Master Agreement contains complex provisions relating to payments, permitted expenses and
other adjustments, and the foregoing discussion is intended only as a summary. For further
information regarding the Master Agreement, we urge you to review the discussion
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beginning on page
101 of this Proxy Statement under MATERIAL AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE
TRANSACTIONS1. The Master Formation and Contribution Agreement, as well as the full text of the
Master Agreement appearing in
Appendix A
to this Proxy Statement.
The
Operating Partnerships Operating Partnership Agreement
(See pages 117-125 and
Appendix D
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At the closing of the Transactions, we will become a party to the Agreement of Limited
Partnership of the Operating Partnership (which we refer to in this Proxy Statement as the
Operating Partnership Agreement) as the sole general partner. We will enter into the Operating
Partnership Agreement along with Pacific Office Contributor as part of the Transactions. Upon
execution, we will acquire the sole general partnership interest in the Operating Partnership.
Under the Operating Partnership Agreement, as sole general partner, we generally will have
complete responsibility and discretion in the management and operation of the Operating
Partnership. We are entering into the Advisory Agreement with the Advisor to manage our day-to-day
operations, subject to guidelines established by our Board of Directors as part of the
Transactions. Initially, the Operating Partnerships partnership units will be comprised of Common
Units and Convertible Preferred Units. However, as general partner we have the authority to
designate additional types of units with such rights and preferences as we determine, including
units with distribution rights or rights upon liquidation that are inferior or junior to the Common
Units or units with distribution rights or rights upon liquidation that are on parity with, or are
superior or prior to, the Convertible Preferred Units. We do not presently intend to apply for the
listing of Convertible Preferred Units or Common Units on any exchange or interdealer quotation
system.
Under the Operating Partnership Agreement, each limited partner has the right to redeem its
Common Units. This right may be exercised at the election of that limited partner by giving written
notice, subject to some limitations. Pacific Office Contributor has agreed, in each of the
contribution agreements for the Contributed Properties, not to exercise the redemption rights of
the Common Units that it receives until two years after the Transactions are consummated. The
consideration for each of the Common Units to be redeemed will equal the fair market value of one
share of our Common Stock, subject to adjustment in the event of a stock split or other
recapitalization event. The consideration for the Common Units may be paid in cash or, at our
discretion, by the issuance of a number of shares of our Common Stock equal to the number of Common
Units with respect to which the redemption rights are being exercised, subject to adjustment based
on stock splits and other recapitalization events. Common Units received upon conversion of the
Convertible Preferred Units are entitled to the same rights of redemption for cash or shares,
however, holders of Common Units, as a result of a conversion of Convertible Preferred Units, may
not exercise this right of redemption for such Common Units for one year from the date of
conversion.
The Operating Partnership Agreement contains complex provisions relating to allocations,
distributions and control, including the conversion of Convertible Preferred Units into Common
Units, and the foregoing discussion is intended only as a summary. For further information
regarding the Operating Partnership Agreement, we urge you to review the discussion beginning
on page 117 of this Proxy Statement under MATERIAL AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE
TRANSACTIONS3. The Operating Partnerships Operating Partnership
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Agreement, and the full text of the Operating Partnership Agreement appearing in
Appendix D
to this Proxy Statement.
Proportionate
Voting Preferred Stock
(See pages 103-104 -
Appendix E
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Upon consummation of the Transactions, we will issue to the Advisor one share of Proportionate
Voting Preferred Stock in return for $2,000. The rights of the Proportionate Voting Preferred
Stock will be set out in Articles Supplementary to our Charter in the form attached as
Appendix E
to this Proxy Statement. The Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will have no dividend rights and
minimal rights to distributions on our liquidation, and will have voting rights, voting as a single
class with our Common Stock, with a number of votes equal to the total number of shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exchange of the Common Units and, following the conversion into Common
Units, the Convertible Preferred Units issued to Pacific Office Contributor and its designees in
the Transactions.
Special
Rights of Convertible Preferred Units
(See pages 119-122 and
Appendix E
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The Operating Partnership will initially have both Common Units and Convertible Preferred
Units. The Convertible Preferred Units have complex economic and other rights and entitlements
that are not found in the Common Units.
Convertible Preferred Units are entitled to $25.00 per unit (such amount is referred to in
this Proxy Statement as the liquidation preference amount, and it may be adjusted to account for
any stock split, stock dividend or distribution, reclassification, reorganization, consolidation or
other similar change or event), prior to the receipt by Common Units of any amount in the event of
a liquidation of the Operating Partnership. Mergers and certain other transactions of the
Operating Partnership (but not of the Company) may be treated as liquidations at the option of the
individual Convertible Preferred Unit holders.
The Convertible Preferred Units do not have any right to participate in distributions on
Common Units. However, prior to the payment of any distributions on Common Units, holders of
Convertible Preferred Units have a contractual right to receive distributions at an annual rate of
2.0% of the liquidation preference amount. Distributions made on the Convertible Preferred Units are
payable quarterly on the last business day of each of March, June, September and December beginning
June 30, 2008. If they are not paid, they cumulate and are required to be paid before any future
distribution may be made on Common Units.
Any cash distributions to Common Units (including the general partner interest denominated in
units) will be made at, and in amounts determined in, our sole discretion as general partner, and
will be paid to us and the limited partners owning Common Units pro rata in accordance with their
respective percentage ownership interests.
Convertible Preferred Units are convertible into Common Units at the option of the holders of
the Convertible Preferred Units under certain circumstances and at the Companys option under other
circumstances. Convertible Preferred Unit holders rights to convert Convertible Preferred Units
into Common Units commence on the later of the second anniversary of the consummation of the
Transactions and the date of the public offering by us of our Common Stock, listed for trading
on any national securities exchange, in an underwritten offering in which the Company receives
net proceeds of more than $75 million. The number of Common Units into which a Convertible
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Preferred Unit is convertible shall initially be 7.1717. However, the conversion rate may adjust
as a result of a stock split or other capitalization event and will increase if our quarterly
dividends or quarterly distributions to Common Units increase above the quarterly dividend and
distribution that we first pay following the consummation of the Transactions. If the quarterly
dividend exceeds the amount first paid, the conversion rate will increase to the
amount determined by multiplying:
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The conversion rate in effect immediately prior to the close of business on the date
fixed for determination of shareholders or unit holders entitled to receive such
distribution by
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the numerator of which is the average closing price over the five consecutive
trading days prior to the trading day immediately preceding the record date or
ex-dividend date for the distribution, and
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the denominator of which is the difference of the numerator minus the amount
by which the quarterly dividend exceeds the initial quarterly dividend.
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The Company may have the right to require holders of Convertible Preferred Units to convert
their Convertible Preferred Units into Common Units beginning on the fourth anniversary of the
consummation of the Transactions. The Company may exercise this right only in the event that the
closing price of our Common Stock during 20 days out of any 30 consecutive trading days is greater
than 125% of the amount determined by dividing the liquidation preference amount of the Convertible
Preferred Units by the number of Common Units into which Convertible Units are convertible, subject
to any adjustment required as a result of a reverse stock or unit split or similar event, and at
any time after the consummation of the Transactions a $75 million underwritten public offering of
our Common Stock has occurred. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, this conversion price would
be $3.49. If we require Convertible Preferred Unit holders to convert their units, they will
receive the same number of Common Units that they would receive if they elected to convert their
units.
If a $75 million underwritten public offering of our Common Stock has occurred prior to the
fifth anniversary of the consummation of the Transactions, a Convertible Preferred Unit holder may
require on the date of the fifth anniversary (but not before or after that date) the Operating
Partnership to redeem any outstanding Convertible Preferred Units held by such holder for an amount
equaling the aggregate liquidation preference of the outstanding Convertible Preferred Units plus
cumulated and accrued and unpaid distributions. Any Convertible Preferred Units so redeemed will
be redeemed at our choice for cash, a five-year promissory note at a market interest rate, Common
Units or a newly created class of perpetual preferred units with a market distribution rate and an
equivalent liquidation preference.
Management
and Advisory Agreement
(See pages 113-117 and
Appendix F
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Under the Advisory Agreement that we will enter into with the Advisor as a part of the
Transactions, the Advisor will have the authority and the obligation to manage our day-to-day
operations and the operations of the Operating Partnership in accordance with guidelines
established by our Board of Directors. We do not currently have any employees and, although we may
hire full-time professionals after consummating the Transactions, we anticipate that we will
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continue to rely to a significant extent on the facilities and resources of the Advisor to conduct
our operations. External management by the Advisor will enable us to take advantage of the
experience and reputation of Jay H. Shidler and The Shidler Group and the other executives of the
Advisor. The Advisor is a corporation formed under the laws of Delaware for the purpose of this
engagement. The Advisor will be owned by Jay H. Shidler, Lawrence J. Taff and certain related parties of The Shidler
Group. Jay H. Shidler, will also serve as the Chairman of our Board of
Directors and Lawrence J. Taff as
our Chief Financial Officer immediately following the Transactions. Dallas Lucas, the Chief
Executive Officer and an employee of the Advisor, will serve as our Chief Executive Officer.
The management team and other affiliates of the Advisor have a significant track record
operating entities engaged in the acquisition and operation of real estate assets. Jay H. Shidler
and The Shidler Group have founded three publicly traded real estate investment trusts Corporate
Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC), First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR), and Tri Net
Corporate Realty Trust (formerly, NYSE: TRI, now part of iStar Financial (NYSE: SFI)). The Shidler
Group is a private long-term investor in commercial real estate. Over the past 35 years, through
its private and public affiliates, The Shidler Group has acquired, owned and managed more than
2,000 properties containing over 150 million square feet of rentable area. Dallas Lucas brings a
wealth of experience in finance, corporate strategy and public real estate to Pacific Office
Properties Trust, Inc. Mr. Lucas has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Maguire Properties,
Inc. (NYSE: MPG), Crescent Real Estate Equities Company (NYSE: CEI) and Northstar Capital
Investments, a privately held real estate investment company. Mr. Lucas was instrumental in the
MPG and CEI initial public offerings and in the development of the corporate strategy of Northstar
Capital Investments.
Members of the Advisors management team have also overseen the Contributed Properties since
the acquisition by affiliates of Pacific Office Contributor of interests in the properties. We
believe that the Advisors management teams substantial experience in the real estate industry in
general, and with the Contributed Properties in particular, will provide us with a competitive
advantage that would not otherwise be available to a company of our size.
The Advisors sole business will be its activities under the Advisory Agreement.
The Advisory Agreement also requires the Advisor to cast the votes of the Proportionate Voting
Preferred Stock in direct proportion to the votes that are cast by limited partners in the
Operating Partnership holding the applicable partnership units. The Advisor will agree not to
exercise any of its discretion over the voting or to make any recommendations to the holders of the
partnership units.
The Advisory Agreement contains extensive provisions relating to the rights and obligations of
the parties and the foregoing discussion is intended only as a summary. For further information
regarding the Advisory Agreement, we urge you to review the discussion beginning on page 113 of
this Proxy Statement under MATERIAL AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE TRANSACTIONS2.
Advisory Agreement, and the full text of the Advisory Agreement appearing in
Appendix F
to this
Proxy Statement.
Noncompetition Agreements
(See pages 130-131)
Upon consummation of the Transactions, we will enter into Noncompetition Agreements with Jay
H. Shidler and Lawrence J. Taff. These agreements limit Messrs. Shidler and Taffs right
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compete with us. The Noncompetition Agreements will prohibit, without our prior written consent,
Messrs. Shidler and Taff from investing in certain office properties in any county in which the
Contributed Properties are located, our targeted geographic operating region and in any county in
which we own an office property. This covenant not to compete does not restrict:
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Business conducted on our behalf
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Investments in which Mr. Shidler or Mr. Taff obtained an interest prior to the
Transactions
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Investments in areas in which we do not own office property at the time of such
investment
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Activities of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc., Corporate Office Properties Trust and
their affiliates
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Investment opportunities considered and rejected by us
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Activities contemplated by the option to acquire additional properties that Pacific
Office Contributor will grant to us at closing and
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Investments in any entity as long as Mr. Shidler or Mr. Taff do not own more than 4.9%
of the entity and are not actively engaged in its management.
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Mr. Shidlers Noncompetition Agreement will remain in effect as long as Mr. Shidler remains
one of our directors or our officer. Mr. Taffs agreement will remain in effect as long as Mr.
Taff remains in his capacity as our officer. Certain executives of the property managers of the
Contributed Properties, who are affiliated with The Shidler Group, have agreed with the Advisor to
sign similar noncompetition agreements for our benefit. Dallas Lucas employment agreement with
the Advisor also contains a non-competition covenant. Additionally, we expect to condition the
appointment of our other officers such as Russell Beecher, who is intended to be our Chief
Investment Officer, on the execution of noncompetition agreements.
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Our
Directors and Officers Following the Transactions
(See
pages 62-64)
Following the consummation of the Transactions, our Board of Directors is expected to be
comprised of Jay H. Shidler, Dallas E. Lucas, Thomas R. Hislop, Clay W. Hamlin, Michael J. Brennan,
Robert L. Denton and Paul M. Higbee. It is expected that our directors and officers following the
Transactions will be:
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Jay H. Shidler
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Dallas E. Lucas
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Chief Executive Officer and Director
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Thomas R. Hislop
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Clay W. Hamlin
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Michael W. Brennan
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Robert L. Denton
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Paul M. Higbee
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Lawrence J. Taff
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Russell Beecher
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Chief Investment Officer
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Termination Provisions of the Master Agreement
(See page 112)
The Master Agreement contains customary termination provisions which, in the event of a
termination under certain circumstances, may subject us to liability for the payment of a $300,000
termination fee and reimbursement of up to $500,000 of expenses incurred in trying to complete the
Transactions and, in other circumstances, the payment of these expenses as well as Pacific Office
Contributors expenses in enforcing its rights under the Master Agreement. In the event our
shareholders do not approve the Transactions at the Annual Meeting (or any adjournment), we will
not be obligated to pay the termination fee or reimburse related expenses. The Master Agreement
also includes a provision which permits Pacific Office Contributor to terminate the agreement in
its discretion because the Transactions did not close by April 1, 2007.
Reasons
for the Transactions
(See pages 97-98)
We are proposing to enter into the Transactions because we believe that the Transactions are
in the best interests of the Company and our shareholders. In reaching the decision to approve the
Transactions and our entry into the Master Agreement and related agreements and documents, our
Board of Directors considered a variety of factors. For the past several years, we have been
liquidating our loan and land holdings and returning capital to our shareholders through regular
and special dividends. On January 24, 2005, we announced that we had engaged Peacock, a financial
advisor, to assist in developing and evaluating strategic alternatives available to us to enhance
shareholder value. Alternatives that were considered included a change of business plan, a merger
or sale, a combination of these, or the decision to take no action other than the completion of the
liquidation. We believe that the Transactions are the best alternative available to us. We
believe that the Transactions will provide our shareholders with the most value of all available
alternatives by:
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Transforming us into a West Coast office REIT with a strong core office building
portfolio of high quality, well located assets
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Adding Jay H. Shidler and Dallas Lucas, both recognized leaders in successfully managing
and growing public REITs, as our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer,
respectively
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Enabling access to an external advisor management team experienced in the acquisition,
redevelopment and management of office properties in the West Coast markets in which we
expect to operate following the Transactions and
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Providing greater opportunities in the capital markets for debt and equity.
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Our Board also recognized and considered several negative factors in connection with the
proposed Transactions with Pacific Office Contributor, including the following:
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The complexity of the proposed Transactions and risks associated with the proposed
combination of multiple properties in various states under a new corporate and partnership
operating structure
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The prohibition on disposing of or refinancing the Contributed Properties under certain
circumstances for ten years after the Transactions are consummated
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The substantial anticipated costs associated with the Transactions, including legal and
accounting fees, that we will have to bear in the event that the proposals in this Proxy
Statement pertaining to the Transactions are not approved by our shareholders, in addition
to fees and expense reimbursements payable to Pacific Office Contributor if the
Transactions are not consummated for reasons other than the failure to obtain shareholder
approval
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The substantial amount of time that consummation of the Pacific Office Contributor
proposal will require, combined with the exclusivity provisions of the Master Agreement
which prevent us from actively soliciting other transactions and
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The immediate and substantial dilution that would be suffered by our shareholders upon
consummation of the Transactions.
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Reasons for the Reincorporation
(See page 133)
We are proposing to undertake the Reincorporation because we believe that the Reincorporation
is in our best interests and the best interests of our shareholders. In reaching the decision to
approve the Reincorporation, our Board of Directors considered a variety of factors, including:
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The Reincorporation is a requirement under the Master Agreement
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Maryland law has a body of legislative and case law developed specifically for REITs,
including specific statutory validation of REIT share ownership provisions and statute
flexibility on dividends and other distributions
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Many public REITs today are incorporated in Maryland and many public REITs have
reincorporated in Maryland from various other states and
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Being governed by Maryland law will bring our governance more in line with that of other
REITs.
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Risk
Factors
(See pages 19-38)
The Transactions may not achieve the expected benefits for us and our shareholders because of
risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in the section below entitled Risk Factors,
beginning on page 19, which we urge you to read and consider carefully. Specific risks related to
consummation of the Transactions include the following:
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Shareholders will suffer immediate and substantial dilution
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Our share price may decrease as a result of the anticipated registration in less than
two years of at least 47.35 million shares of Common Stock
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The consideration given for the Contributed Properties by us in the Transactions may
exceed their aggregate fair market value
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We did not obtain any third-party appraisals for any of the Contributed Properties and
other assets to be acquired in the Transactions in connection with our negotiation of the
Master Agreement, and we did not seek nor did we obtain an opinion of any third party that
the Transactions are fair to our shareholders from a financial point of view
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We will be substantially controlled by Jay H. Shidler who will control the voting power
of over 95% of our outstanding voting securities
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We will be prohibited from disposing of or refinancing the Contributed Properties under
certain circumstances for ten years after the Transactions are consummated
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Pro forma financial statements as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2007
and for the year ended December 31, 2006 reflect negative results of operations and limited
cash and cash equivalents, we have not recently declared any dividends except for the
Special Dividend and the Second Special Dividend, and there can be no assurance of our
ability to pay dividends following the consummation of the Transactions
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We have not obtained an opinion of counsel as to our continued REIT status following
consummation of the Transactions, and if we fail to remain qualified as a REIT, we will be
subject to taxation as a regular corporation and could face substantial tax liability
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Failure to complete the Transactions, or the contribution of any of the Contributed
Properties, could subject us to various fees and expenses (except in the event our
shareholders do not approve the Transactions at the Annual Meeting (or any adjournment) in
which case termination fees and reimbursable expenses would not be payable to Pacific
Office Contributor) and could negatively impact the price of our Common Stock and future
business and operations
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We will incur substantial expenses and payments if the Transactions do not occur, which
could discourage other potential parties from proposing or entering into business
combinations with us which might otherwise be desirable to our shareholders
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We expect to incur significant costs and expenses in connection with the Transactions,
which could result in our not realizing some or all of the anticipated benefits of the
Transactions
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After the Transactions are completed, holders of our Common Stock will have different
rights that may be less advantageous than their current rights
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We are assuming liabilities, including unknown liabilities, in the Transactions
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As a result of the Reincorporation, provisions in our Charter and Bylaws, and Maryland
law may delay or prevent our acquisition by a third party, even if such acquisition were in
the best interests of our shareholders
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There will be various conflicts of interest resulting from the relationships among us,
our management, the Advisor and other parties
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Termination of the Advisory Agreement with the Advisor may be costly
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We will not receive an IRS ruling or an opinion of counsel regarding the tax treatment
of the Transactions and
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There may not be an active market for our Common Stock, which may cause our Common Stock
to trade at a discount and make it difficult for you to sell your Common Stock.
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Recommendation of our Board of Directors
(See pages 155, 156, 158, 159, 165, 167 and 168)
Our Board of Directors unanimously approved the Transactions, the Master Agreement, the
Reincorporation and related agreements and documents, and unanimously recommends that our
shareholders vote FOR each of the proposals in this Proxy Statement.
Interests
of Directors, Executive Officers and Affiliates
(See
pages 98-99)
For the past several years, the Company has been liquidating its loan and land holdings and
returning capital to its shareholders through regular and special dividends. In January 2005, the
Company engaged Peacock to assist in developing and evaluating strategic alternatives available to
the Company to enhance shareholder value. Various pre-Transactions executive officers and
directors of the Company are also officers of Peacock. The agreement with Peacock called for the
Company to pay Peacock a fee of four percent of the transaction value (but in no event more than
$250,000) only upon the successful completion of its efforts. If the Transactions are closed as
presently proposed, Peacock will be paid the capped fee amount of $250,000. For further discussion
of interests of our directors, executive officers and affiliates, please see CERTAIN
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RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the
Company has not paid a fee to Peacock.
No
Appraisal Rights
(See page 99)
Under the applicable provisions of the Arizona Business Corporation Act, shareholders of a
corporation are not entitled to exercise dissenters rights if shares of the corporation are
registered on a national securities exchange. Consequently, because shares of our Common Stock are
listed on the American Stock Exchange, our shareholders will have no right to seek appraisal of
their shares of our Common Stock in connection with the Transactions.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting will be held at our office at 2999 North 44
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Floor Conference Room), Phoenix, Arizona 85018, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time, on
January 14, 2008. Holders of record of our Common Stock at the close of business on December 7,
2007 will be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting or any adjournment of the Annual Meeting. On
the record date, there were 1,851,025 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding and 100 shares of
Class B Common Stock outstanding. Shares of our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock vote
together as a single class and each share is entitled to one vote on each matter to be voted upon
at the Annual Meeting.
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RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider all of the risks described below and the other information
contained in this Proxy Statement. The risks below relate primarily to the Transactions and the
Company following the Transactions. If any of the risks discussed in this Proxy Statement actually
occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely
affected.
Risks Relating to the Transactions
Securities eligible for future sale may have adverse effects on our share price.
Following the Transactions, we will have authorized 200,000,000 shares of our Common Stock,
200,000 shares of Class B Common Stock and 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, one share of
which will be designated Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock.
The UPREIT will have outstanding Common Units and Convertible Preferred Units issued to
Pacific Office Contributor and its designees in the Transactions. These units may be exchanged for
shares of our Common Stock. We will be obligated to file, one year and nine months following
consummation of the Transactions, a registration statement that would allow shares of our Common
Stock issued upon exchange of these units to be sold following effectiveness of the registration
statement. We anticipate registering at least 47.35 million shares of our Common Stock in this
registration statement. The issuance of these shares of our Common Stock could result in a decrease
in the market price of our Common Stock.
Shareholders will suffer immediate dilution.
Our Common Stock had a book value per share on September 30, 2007 that is
expected to be higher than the pro forma book value per share of our Common Stock as
of September 30, 2007 after the completion of the Transactions. Holders of our Common Stock will
incur immediate dilution of approximately $0.64 per share in book value.
We have not recently paid any ordinary dividends to holders of our Common Stock, and there can be
no assurance of our ability to pay dividends after the Transactions.
Aside from the Special Dividend and the Second Special Dividend and previously paid
extraordinary cash dividends, we have not paid any cash dividends on our Common Stock since the
fourth quarter of 2006 and we have agreed to cease paying dividends other than the Second Special
Dividend. Any dividends on our Common Stock following the consummation of the Transactions will be
made at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on our earnings, our financial
condition, maintenance of our REIT status and such other factors as our Board of Directors may deem
relevant from time to time. The pro forma consolidated loss from continuing operations and net
income of Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. were
$18.61 million and ($3.12 million),
respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2006, and
$14.50 million and ($2.92 million),
respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, and its pro forma cash and
cash equivalents at September 30, 2007 were $8.94 million. We may not pay dividends for a
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of time in the event that our results of operations and capital resources do not provide us
with sufficient cash to make the payment of dividends that are permitted under Maryland corporate
law or are appropriate in the discretion of our Board of Directors.
We expect to incur significant costs and expenses in connection with the Transactions, which could
result in our not realizing some or all of the anticipated benefits of the Transactions.
We and Pacific Office Contributor are expected to incur significant one-time, pre-tax closing
costs in connection with the Transactions. These costs include payments to financial advisors, our
external advisor, legal and accounting fees, printing expenses and other related charges incurred
and expected to be incurred by both Pacific Office Contributor and us. We expect to incur one-time
cash and non-cash costs related to the integration of the Contributed Properties, which cannot be
estimated at this time. We estimate that the aggregate expenses incurred by the parties in
connection with the Transactions will be approximately $11.00 million, based in part on the closing
price of AZL common stock on AMEX on a recent date. There can be no assurance that the costs
incurred by both of us in connection with the Transactions will not be higher than expected or that
the post-Transactions company will not incur additional unanticipated costs and expenses in
connection with the Transactions.
Failure to complete the Transactions, or the contribution of any of the Contributed Properties,
could subject us to various fees and expenses and could negatively impact the price of our Common
Stock and future business and operations.
It is possible that the Transactions may not be completed. The parties obligations to
complete the Transactions are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of specified conditions, some
of which are beyond the control of the parties. For example, the Transactions are conditioned on
the receipt of the required approvals of our shareholders. If these approvals are not received,
the Transactions cannot be completed even if all of the other conditions to the Transactions are
satisfied or waived. Furthermore, the contribution of each Contributed Property is subject to
closing conditions specific to that property. If these approvals are not received, then the
subject Contributed Properties may not be contributed as part of the Transactions. If the
Transactions are not completed for any reason, we may be subject to a number of material risks,
including the following:
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not approve the Transactions at the Annual Meeting (or any adjournment)) to pay Pacific
Office Contributor a termination fee of $300,000 and reimburse Pacific Office Contributor
for up to $500,000 of expenses incurred in trying to complete the Transactions and, in
other circumstances, reimburse these expenses as well as pay its expenses in enforcing its
rights under the Master Agreement
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The price of our shares of our Common Stock may decline to the extent that the current
market price of our shares of our Common Stock reflects a market assumption that the
Transactions will be completed and
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Each company will have incurred substantial costs related to the Transactions, such as
legal and accounting fees, which must be paid even if the Transactions are not completed.
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Further, if the Transactions are terminated and our Board of Directors determines to seek
another business combination, there can be no assurance that it will be able to find a transaction
comparable to or better than the Transactions. In addition, while the Master Agreement is in
effect, subject to specified exceptions, we are prohibited from soliciting, initiating, encouraging
or entering into any alternative acquisition transactions, such as a merger, sale of assets or
other business combination, with any party other than Pacific Office Contributor. Please see
MATERIAL AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE TRANSACTIONS1. The Master Formation and
Contribution Agreement Pre-Closing Covenants.
We will incur substantial expenses and payments if the Transactions do not occur, which could
discourage other potential parties from proposing or entering into business combinations with us
which might otherwise be desirable to our shareholders.
We already have incurred substantial expenses in connection with the Transactions. Neither we
nor Pacific Office Contributor can assure you that the Transactions will be consummated. The Master
Agreement provides for various termination payments and expense reimbursements by us if Pacific
Office Contributor terminates the Master Agreement based on our default, or if we elect to pursue a
different proposal. These payments may discourage some third party proposals for business
combinations that our shareholders may otherwise find desirable to the extent that a potential
acquirer would not be willing to assume these payments.
After the Transactions are completed, holders of our Common Stock will have different rights that
may be less advantageous than their current rights.
Differences in our current Charter and Bylaws and the surviving corporations Charter and
Bylaws after the Reincorporation will result in changes to the rights of our shareholders. Our
current shareholders may conclude that their current rights are more advantageous than those they
will have as a result of the Transactions. These differences include:
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Provisions in the surviving corporations Charter and Bylaws and Maryland law that might
discourage, delay or prevent a change in control
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The Board of Directors will have authority to issue preferred stock in one or more
series, and establish the terms, preferences and rights of any such series of preferred
stock, all without shareholder approval
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The surviving corporation Charter will not require cumulative voting, therefore, it will
be more difficult for a shareholder with a significant minority percentage of outstanding
shares to elect representatives to our Board of Directors
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The ability of the Board of Directors, under Maryland law, to effect a reverse stock
split that results in a combination of shares of stock at a ratio of not more than ten
shares of stock into one share of stock in any 12-month period without shareholder approval
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The surviving corporation Bylaws opt out of the Maryland Control Share Acquisition
statute
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The surviving corporation Charter prohibits ownership, direct or indirect, of more
than 4.9% in economic value of the aggregate outstanding shares of stock or 4.9% in
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value or number of shares, whichever is more restrictive, of the aggregate outstanding
shares of our Common Stock and
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The surviving corporation Charter requires every shareholder who owns more than 2% of
our outstanding stock to give written notice, within thirty (30) days after the end of each
taxable year, setting forth such shareholders direct and indirect ownership of our stock.
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The consideration given for the Contributed Properties by us in the Transactions may exceed their
aggregate fair market value.
The value of Pacific Office Contributors interests in the Contributed Properties were
determined through negotiation of the Master Agreement based on the history and prospects of the
Contributed Properties, the markets in which they are located and the ability of management and
business potential following the consummation of the Transactions. The valuations do not bear any
direct relationship to the book value of the Contributed Properties. We did not obtain any
third-party appraisals for any of the Contributed Properties and other assets to be acquired in the
Transactions in connection with our negotiation of the Master Agreement. There can be no assurance
that the value of the consideration paid by us in the Transactions, through the issuance of
Convertible Preferred Units and Common Units in the Operating Partnership, will not exceed the fair
market value of the interests in the property-owning entities and other assets acquired by us in
the Transactions. In addition, value was not determined on a property-by-property basis because, in
the view of management, the appropriate basis for valuing the operations of the Contributed
Properties is as an ongoing business, rather than as a collection of assets. We did not seek nor
did we obtain an opinion of any third party that the Transactions are fair to our shareholders from
a financial point of view.
We are assuming liabilities, including unknown liabilities, in the Transactions.
As part of the Transactions, we will acquire ownership interests in the property-owning
entities. Our investment will therefore be subject to the existing liabilities of the
property-owning entities, including liabilities in connection with the Contributed Properties, some
of which may be unknown or unquantifiable at the time. Unknown liabilities might include
liabilities for cleanup or remediation of undisclosed environmental conditions, claims of tenants,
vendors or other persons dealing with the entities prior to the Transactions, tax liabilities, and
accrued but unpaid liabilities whether incurred in the ordinary course of business or otherwise.
We will be prohibited from disposing of or refinancing the Contributed Properties under certain
circumstances for ten years after the Transactions are consummated.
A sale of a Contributed Property which would not provide continued tax deferral to Pacific
Office Contributor is prohibited under the Master Agreement and the contribution agreements for the
Contributed Properties for ten years after the Transactions are consummated. These prohibitions
may prevent us from selling any Contributed Property when we desire or from obtaining in any
disposition the best terms that would otherwise be available to us absent such prohibitions. In
addition, we have agreed under the Master Agreement and the contribution agreements for the
Contributed Properties for ten years after the Transactions are consummated to not prepay or
defease any mortgage indebtedness of the Contributed Properties, other than for concurrent
refinancing with non-recourse mortgage debt of equal or greater amount, and to other restrictions
on encumbrances on the Contributed Properties. These restrictions impact our ability to
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refinance indebtedness on the Contributed Properties and will limit our ability to manage our
debt structure following the consummation of the Transactions and, as a result, we may be unable to
obtain capital resources that would otherwise be available to us. Furthermore, if any such sale or
defeasance is foreseeable, we are required to notify Pacific Office Contributor and to cooperate
with it in considering strategies to defer or mitigate the recognition of gain under the Internal
Revenue Code. These contractual obligations may limit our future operating flexibility and compel
us to take actions or undertake transactions that we otherwise would not undertake. If we fail to
comply with any of these requirements, we will be liable for a make-whole cash payment to Pacific
Office Contributor, the cost of which could be material and could adversely affect our liquidity.
There may not be an active market for our Common Stock, which may cause our Common Stock to trade
at a discount and make it difficult for you to sell your Common Stock.
Prior to the Transactions, our Common Stock traded on AMEX. Although we intend to continue our
AMEX listing under the symbol PCE, we cannot assure you that our Common Stock will continue to be
listed following the Transactions.
AMEX rules require us to apply for the continued listing of our Common Stock following the
Transactions. We have applied for listing on AMEX under the symbol PCE but we cannot assure you
that AMEX will approve our listing. If AMEX does not approve our listing, we intend to apply for
listing on another national securities exchange but we cannot assure
you that any national securities exchanges will approve our listing.
Listing on AMEX or another national securities exchange would not ensure an actual market for
our Common Stock. Accordingly, an actual market for our Common Stock may not develop, the market
for our Common Stock may not be liquid, the holders of our Common Stock may be unable to sell their
shares of our Common Stock, and the prices that may be obtained upon the sale of our Common Stock
may be insufficient.
As a result of the Reincorporation, provisions in our Charter and Bylaws, and Maryland law may
delay or prevent our acquisition by a third party, even if such acquisition were in the best
interests of our shareholders.
Certain provisions of Maryland law and our Charter and Bylaws after the Reincorporation could
have the effect of discouraging, delaying or preventing transactions that involve an actual or
threatened change in control of us, and may have the effect of entrenching our management and
members of our Board of Directors, regardless of their performance. These provisions include the
following:
Removal of directors
. Our Charter will provide that any director may be removed from office at
any time with cause, by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes entitled to be
cast by the shareholders generally in the election of directors. Additionally, a director may be
removed with or without cause, if the removal of such director is recommended by our Board pursuant
to a resolution approved by at least a majority of the total number of directors, calculated as
though there are no vacancies on our Board at the time such resolution is presented to our Board
and excluding from such total number the director whose removal is sought, and the removal of such
director is approved by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes entitled to be
cast by the shareholders generally in the election of directors.
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Limitation on shareholder requested special meetings
. Our Bylaws will provide that our
shareholders have the right to call a special meeting only upon the written request of the
shareholders entitled to cast not less than a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast by our
shareholders at such meeting.
Advance notice provisions for shareholder nominations and proposals
. Our Bylaws generally will
require shareholders to notify us not less than 120 days and not more than 150 days prior to the
anniversary of the date of mailing of the notice for the previous years annual meeting in order to
nominate individuals for election as directors at, or to bring other business before, any meeting
of our shareholders. This provision will limit the ability of our shareholders to make nominations
of individuals for election as directors or to introduce other proposals unless we are notified in
a timely manner prior to the meeting.
Exclusive authority of our board to amend our Bylaws
. Our Bylaws will provide that our Board
of Directors has the exclusive power to adopt, alter or repeal any provision of our Bylaws or to
make new Bylaws. Thus, our shareholders will not be able to effect any changes to any of the
provisions of our Bylaws, including the provisions referred to above relating to shareholder
requested special meetings and advance notice for shareholder nominations and proposals. These
Bylaw provisions will limit the ability of potential acquirers to call a special meeting of
shareholders, and to make nominations of individuals for election as directors and to introduce
other proposals at meetings of our shareholders.
Preferred Stock
. Under our Charter, our Board of Directors will have authority to issue
preferred stock from time to time in one or more series, and to establish the terms, preferences
and rights of any such series of preferred stock, all without approval of our shareholders. The
terms, preferences and rights of any series of our preferred stock that becomes outstanding may be
utilized to create a shareholder rights plan, may be unattractive to a potential acquirer, may
require a separate vote of the holders of such series of preferred stock to effect a change in
control or may be superior to the terms, preferences and rights of holders of our Common Stock.
Our Board of Directors will also have the power, without shareholder approval, to reclassify any
unissued shares of our Common Stock from time to time in one or more classes or series of stock and
to amend our Charter from time to time to increase or decrease the aggregate number of shares of
stock or the number of shares of stock of any class or series that we have authority to issue.
Duties of directors with respect to unsolicited takeovers.
Maryland law provides protection
for Maryland corporations against unsolicited takeovers by limiting, among other things, the duties
of the directors in unsolicited takeover situations. The duties of directors of Maryland
corporations do not require them to (1) accept, recommend or respond to any proposal by a person
seeking to acquire control of the corporation, (2) authorize the corporation to redeem any rights
under, or modify or render inapplicable, any shareholders rights plan, (3) make a determination
under the Maryland Business Combination Act or the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act, or
(4) act or fail to act solely because of the effect of the act or failure to act may have on an
acquisition or potential acquisition of control of the corporation or the amount or type of
consideration that may be offered or paid to the shareholders in an acquisition. Moreover, under
Maryland law the act of the directors of a Maryland corporation relating to or affecting an
acquisition or potential acquisition of control is not subject to any higher duty or greater
scrutiny than is applied to any other act of a director. Maryland law also contains a statutory
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that an act of a director of a Maryland corporation satisfies the applicable standards of
conduct for directors under Maryland law.
Ownership Limit.
Our Charter generally will prohibit any single shareholder, or any group of
affiliated shareholders, from beneficially owning more than 4.9% in economic value or number of
shares, whichever is more restrictive, of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock or more than
4.9% in economic value of the aggregate of the outstanding shares of all classes and series of our
stock unless our Board of Directors waives or modifies this ownership limit. Jay H. Shidler and
certain of the Subscribers will be exempt from their ownership limitations. We have also agreed to
grant a limited exemption to Phillip and Linda Barkdoll.
Maryland Business Combination Act.
The Maryland Business Combination Act provides that, unless
exempted, a Maryland corporation may not engage in business combinations, including mergers,
dispositions of 10% or more of its assets, certain issuances of shares of stock and other specified
transactions, with an interested shareholder or an affiliate of an interested shareholder for
five years after the most recent date on which the interested shareholder became an interested
shareholder, and thereafter unless specified criteria are met. An interested shareholder is
generally a person owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, 10% or more of the voting power
of the outstanding stock of a Maryland corporation. Our Charter will elect to be governed by the
Maryland Business Combination Act, except with regard to any business combination that is executed
pursuant to the Master Agreement or any agreement that is executed pursuant to the Master Agreement
or to the extent that the interested shareholder is Jay H. Shidler or certain of the Subscribers.
Unsolicited Takeovers.
Under certain provisions of Maryland law, as long as a corporation has
a class of equity securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and at least
three independent directors (both of which we expect to have upon completion of the Transactions),
it may elect to be subject to certain statutory provisions which, among other things:
(i) automatically classify the members of its board of directors into three classes with staggered
terms of office of three years each; and (ii) vest in the board of directors the exclusive power to
determine the number of directors and the exclusive power by the affirmative vote of a majority of
the remaining directors, to fill vacancies on the board of directors, even if the remaining
directors do not constitute a quorum. These provisions of Maryland law, which are applicable even
if other provisions of Maryland law or the charter or bylaws of the corporation provide to the
contrary, also provide that any director elected to fill a vacancy shall hold office for the
remainder of the full term of the class of directors in which the vacancy occurred, rather than
until the next annual meeting of directors as would otherwise be the case, and until his or her
successor is elected and qualified. The election to be subject to any or all of the foregoing
provisions of Maryland law may be made in the charter or bylaws of the corporation or by resolution
of the board of directors of the corporation, without shareholder approval. However, our Board of
Directors may repeal or modify such a resolution in the future if such repeal or modification is
approved by the unanimous vote of our independent directors, and we could then elect to become
subject to some or all of the foregoing statutory provisions by
resolutions adopted thereafter by our Board of
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The partnership units of the Operating Partnership, future offerings of debt, securities and
preferred stock may dilute the holdings of our existing shareholders and may adversely affect the
market price of our Common Stock.
In the future, we may attempt to increase our capital resources by making additional offerings
of debt or equity securities, including commercial paper, medium term notes, senior or subordinated
notes and classes of preferred stock, Convertible Preferred Units or Common Stock. Upon
liquidation, holders of our debt securities, holders of our preferred stock and lenders with
respect to other borrowings would receive a distribution of our available assets prior to the
holders of our Common Stock. The partnership units issued by the Operating Partnership as part of
the Transactions and future equity offerings may dilute the holdings of our existing shareholders
or reduce the market price of our Common Stock, or both. If we decide to issue preferred stock in
addition to our Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock already issued, it could have a preference on
liquidating distributions or a preference on dividend payments that could limit our ability to make
a dividend distribution to the holders of our Common Stock. Because our decision to issue
securities in any future offering will depend on market conditions and other factors beyond our
control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing or nature of our future offerings. Thus,
our shareholders bear the risk that our future offerings may reduce the market price of our Common
Stock and dilute their ownership of our Common Stock.
We will not receive an IRS ruling or an opinion of counsel regarding the tax treatment of the
Transactions.
We believe that the consummation of the Transactions will be tax-free events to our
shareholders and, therefore, no gain or loss will be recognized by our shareholders as a result of
the Transactions. However, we have not obtained a ruling from the IRS or an opinion of legal
counsel or tax advisors with respect to the tax consequences of the Transactions, and the IRS could
ultimately reach a different conclusion as to the federal income tax consequences of the
Transactions. If the Transactions are deemed to taxable events, then our shareholders may
recognize taxable gain upon consummation of the Transactions.
Risks Related to Our Business and Properties Following the Transactions
All of our properties will be located in San Diego, Phoenix, and Honolulu, and we will be dependent
on the Southern California, Phoenix and Honolulu office markets and economies, and we are therefore
susceptible to adverse local regulations and natural disasters in those areas.
Because all of our properties will be concentrated in San Diego, Phoenix and Honolulu
immediately following the Transactions, we will be exposed to greater economic risks than if we
owned a more geographically dispersed portfolio. We will be susceptible to adverse developments in
the Southern California, Phoenix and Honolulu economic and regulatory environments (such as
business layoffs or downsizing, industry slowdowns, relocations of businesses, increases in real
estate and other taxes, costs of complying with governmental regulations or increased regulation
and other factors) as well as natural disasters that occur in these areas (such as earthquakes,
floods and other events). In addition, the State of California is also regarded as more litigious
and more highly regulated and taxed than many states, which may reduce demand for office space in
California. Any adverse developments in the economy or real estate markets in Southern California,
Phoenix or Honolulu, or any decrease in demand for office space resulting from the Southern
California, Phoenix or Honolulu regulatory or business environments, could adversely impact our
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financial
condition, results of operations and cash flow, the per share trading price of our Common
Stock and our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to pay dividends to you.
Our operating performance will be subject to risks associated with the real estate industry.
Real estate investments are subject to various risks and fluctuations and cycles in value and
demand, many of which are beyond our control. Certain events may decrease cash available for
dividends, as well as the value of our properties. These events include, but are not limited to:
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Inability to collect rent from tenants
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Competition from other real estate investors with significant capital, including other
real estate operating companies, publicly traded REITs and institutional investment funds
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Reductions in the level of demand for office space, and changes in the relative
popularity of properties
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Fluctuations in interest rates, which could adversely affect our ability, or the ability
of buyers and tenants of properties, to obtain financing on favorable terms or at all
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Increases in expenses, including insurance costs, labor costs, energy prices, real
estate assessments and other taxes and costs of compliance with laws, regulations and
governmental policies, and our inability to pass on some or all of these increases to our
tenants and
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including, without limitation, health, safety, environmental, zoning and tax laws,
governmental fiscal policies and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the ADA).
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In addition, periods of economic slowdown or recession, rising interest rates or declining
demand for real estate, or the public perception that any of these events may occur, could result
in a general decline in rents or an increased incidence of defaults under existing leases. If we
cannot operate our properties so as to meet our financial expectations, our financial condition,
results of operations, cash flow, per share trading price of our Common Stock and ability to
satisfy our debt service obligations and to pay dividends to you could be adversely affected. There
can be no assurance that we can achieve our economic objectives.
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We will have a substantial amount of indebtedness outstanding on a consolidated basis following the
Transactions, which may affect our ability to pay dividends, may expose us to interest rate
fluctuation risk and may expose us to the risk of default under our debt obligations.
As of September 30, 2007, on a pro forma basis, our total consolidated indebtedness would have
been approximately $397.67 million. Our joint venture property is also leveraged and we may incur
significant additional debt for various purposes, including the funding of future acquisitions of
property.
Payments of principal and interest on borrowings may leave our property-owning entities with
insufficient cash resources to operate our properties and/or pay distributions to us so that we can
make distributions to shareholders currently contemplated or necessary to maintain our REIT
qualification. Our substantial outstanding indebtedness, and the limitations imposed on us by our
debt agreements, could have significant other adverse consequences, including the following:
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We may be unable to borrow additional funds as needed or on favorable terms, which could
adversely affect our liquidity for acquisitions or operations
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We may be unable to refinance our indebtedness at maturity or the refinancing terms may
be less favorable than the terms of our original indebtedness
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We may be forced to dispose of one or more of our properties, possibly on
disadvantageous terms
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We will be exposed to interest and future interest rate volatility with respect to
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Any property-owning entity may default on its obligations and the lenders or mortgagees
may foreclose on our properties and execute on any collateral that secures their loans.
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If any one of these events were to occur, our financial condition, results of operations, cash
flow, per share trading price of our Common Stock and our ability to satisfy our debt service
obligations and to pay dividends to you could be adversely affected. In addition, any foreclosure
on our properties could create taxable income without accompanying cash proceeds, which could
adversely affect our ability to meet the REIT distribution requirements imposed by the Internal
Revenue Code.
We will be subject to risks and liabilities unique to joint venture relationships.
One of the Contributed Properties is a joint venture investment in which we will co-own
equity with another investor. The business plan for Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
contemplates further acquisitions of office properties through joint ventures and sales to
institutions of partial ownership of the Contributed Properties that are wholly-owned immediately
following the Transactions. Real estate is relatively difficult to sell quickly. We may be unable
to realize our investment objectives by a sale of equity at attractive prices within any given
period of time or may otherwise be unable to complete any exit strategy. In particular, these risks
could arise from weakness in or even the lack of an established market for a property, changes in
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condition or prospects of prospective purchasers, changes in national or international
economic conditions, and changes in laws, regulations or fiscal policies of jurisdictions in which
the property is located. Joint venture investments involve certain risks, including:
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co-members or joint venturers may control or share certain approval rights over major
decisions
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co-members or joint venturers may fail to fund their share of any required capital
commitments
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co-members or joint venturers might have economic or other business interests or goals
that are inconsistent with our business interests or goals that would affect our ability to
operate the property
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co-members or joint venturers may have the power to act contrary to our instructions and
policies, including our current policy with respect to maintaining
our REIT qualification
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joint venture agreements often restrict the transfer of a members or joint venturers
interest or buy-sell or may otherwise restrict our ability to sell the interest when we
desire or on advantageous terms
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disputes between us and our co-members or joint venturers may result in litigation or
arbitration that would increase our expenses and divert attention from other elements of
our business and result in subjecting the properties owned by the applicable joint venture
to additional risk and
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we may in certain circumstances be liable for the actions of our co-members or joint
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The occurrence of one or more of the events described above could adversely affect our financial
condition, results of operations, cash flow and our ability to pay dividends.
The actual rents we receive for the properties in our portfolio may be less than our asking rents,
and we may experience lease roll down from time to time.
We may be unable to realize our asking rents across the properties in our portfolio because
of:
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Competitive pricing pressure in our submarkets
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Adverse conditions in the Southern California, Phoenix or Honolulu real estate markets
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General economic downturn and
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The desirability of our properties compared to other properties in our submarkets.
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In addition, the degree of discrepancy between our asking rents and the actual rents we are able to
obtain may vary both from property to property and among different leased spaces within a single
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property. If we are unable to achieve our asking rents across our portfolio, then our ability to
generate cash flow growth will be negatively impacted. In addition, depending on asking rental
rates at any given time as compared to expiring leases in our portfolio, from time to time rental
rates for expiring leases may be higher than starting rental rates for new leases.
We may be unable to renew leases or lease vacant space
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As of September 30, 2007, leases representing approximately 3.4% and 13.7% of the 2,396,044
rentable square feet of the Contributed Properties were scheduled to expire in the remainder of
2007 and 2008, respectively, and an additional approximately 12.8% of the square footage of the
properties was available for lease. These leases may not be renewed, or may be re-leased at rental
rates equal to or below existing rental rates. Substantial rent abatements, tenant improvements,
early termination rights or below-market renewal options may be offered to attract new tenants or
retain existing tenants. Accordingly, portions of our properties may remain vacant for extended
periods of time. In addition, some existing leases currently provide tenants with options to renew
the terms of their leases at rates that are less than the current market rate or to terminate their
leases prior to the expiration date thereof. If we are unable to obtain rental rates that are on
average comparable to our asking rents across our portfolio, then our ability to generate cash flow
growth will be negatively impacted.
Potential losses may not be covered by insurance.
Our
business operations in Southern California, Phoenix and Honolulu are susceptible to, and
could be significantly affected by, adverse weather conditions and natural disasters such as
earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, volcanoes, wind, floods, landslides, drought and fires. These
adverse weather conditions and natural disasters could cause significant damage to the properties
in our portfolio, the risk of which is enhanced by the concentration of our properties locations.
Our insurance may not be adequate to cover business interruption or losses resulting from adverse
weather or natural disasters. In addition, our insurance policies include customary deductibles and
limitations on recovery. As a result, we may be required to incur significant costs in the event of
adverse weather conditions and natural disasters. We may discontinue earthquake or any other
insurance coverage on some or all of our properties in the future if the cost of premiums for any
of these policies in our judgment exceeds the value of the coverage discounted for the risk of
loss.
Furthermore, we do not carry insurance for certain losses, including, but not limited to,
losses caused by war or by certain environmental conditions, such as
mold or asbestos. In addition, our
title insurance policies may not insure for the current aggregate market value of our portfolio,
and we do not intend to increase our title insurance coverage as the market value of our portfolio
increases. As a result, we may not have sufficient coverage against all losses that we may
experience, including from adverse title claims. If we experience a loss that is uninsured or
that exceeds policy limits, we could incur significant costs and lose the capital invested in the
damaged properties as well as the anticipated future cash flows from those properties.
In addition, our properties may not be able to be rebuilt to their existing height or size at
their existing location under current land-use laws and policies. In the event that we experience
a substantial or comprehensive loss of one of our properties, we may not be able to rebuild such
property to its existing specifications and otherwise may have to upgrade such property to meet
current code requirements.
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Our properties may contain or develop harmful mold, which could lead to liability for adverse
health effects and costs of remediating the problem.
When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth may
occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or is not addressed over a period
of time. Some molds may produce airborne toxins or irritants. Concern about indoor exposure to mold
has been increasing, as exposure to mold may cause a variety of adverse health effects and
symptoms, including allergic or other reactions. Some of the properties in our portfolio may
contain microbial matter such as mold and mildew. The presence of significant mold at any of our
properties could require us to undertake a costly remediation program to contain or remove the mold
from the affected property. The presence of significant mold could expose us to liability from our
tenants, employees of our tenants and others if property damage or health concerns arise. If we
become subject to claims in this regard, it could materially affect us and our insurability for
such matters.
Terrorism and other factors affecting demand for our properties could harm our operating results.
The strength and profitability of our business depends on demand for and the value of our
properties. Future terrorist attacks in the United States, such as the attacks that occurred in New
York and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001, and other acts of terrorism or war may have a
negative impact on our operations. Such terrorist attacks could have an adverse impact on our
business even if they are not directed at our properties. In addition, the terrorist attacks of
September 11, 2001 have substantially affected the availability and price of insurance coverage for
certain types of damages or occurrences, and our insurance policies for terrorism include large
deductibles and co-payments. The lack of sufficient insurance for these types of acts could expose
us to significant losses and could have a negative impact on our operations.
We face intense competition, which may decrease or prevent increases of the occupancy and rental
rates of our properties.
We compete with a number of developers, owners and operators of office real estate, many of
which own properties similar to ours in the same markets in which our properties are located. If
our competitors offer space at rental rates below current market rates, or below the rental rates
we currently charge our tenants, we may lose existing or potential tenants and we may be pressured
to reduce our rental rates below those we currently charge or to offer more substantial rent
abatements, tenant improvements, early termination rights or below-market renewal options in order
to retain tenants when our tenants leases expire. In that case, our financial condition, results
of operations, cash flow, per share trading price of our Common Stock and ability to satisfy our
debt service obligations and to pay dividends to you may be adversely affected.
Because we will own real property, we will be subject to extensive environmental regulation, which
creates uncertainty regarding future environmental expenditures and liabilities.
Environmental laws regulate, and impose liability for, releases of hazardous or toxic
substances into the environment. Under some of these laws, an owner or operator of real estate may
be liable for costs related to soil or groundwater contamination on or migrating to or from its
property. In addition, persons who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic
substances may be liable for the costs of cleaning up contamination at the disposal site.
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These laws often impose liability regardless of whether the person knew of, or was responsible
for, the presence of the hazardous or toxic substances that caused the contamination. Contamination
resulting from any of these substances or the failure to properly remediate them, may adversely
affect our ability to sell or rent our property or to borrow using the property as collateral. In
addition, persons exposed to hazardous or toxic substances may sue for personal injury damages. For
example, some laws impose liability for release of or exposure to asbestos-containing materials, a
substance known to be present in a number of our buildings. In other cases, some of our properties
may have been impacted by contamination from past operations or from off-site sources. As a result,
we may be potentially liable for investigation and cleanup costs, penalties, and damages under
environmental laws.
Although most of the Contributed Properties have been subjected to preliminary environmental
assessments, known as Phase I assessments, by independent environmental consultants that identify
certain liabilities, Phase I assessments are limited in scope, and may not include or identify all
potential environmental liabilities or risks associated with the property. Unless required by
applicable law, we may decide not to further investigate, remedy or ameliorate the liabilities
disclosed in the Phase I assessments. Further, these or other environmental studies may not
identify all potential environmental liabilities, or that we will not incur material environmental
liabilities in the future. If we do incur material environmental liabilities in the future, we may
face significant remediation costs, and we may find it difficult to sell any affected properties.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and fire, safety and other regulations may
require us to make unanticipated expenditures that could significantly reduce the cash available
for distribution to our shareholders.
Under the ADA all public accommodations must meet federal requirements related to access and
use by disabled persons. Although we believe that the Contributed Properties substantially comply
with present requirements of the ADA, we have not conducted an audit or investigation of the
Contributed Properties to determine our compliance. If one or more of our Contributed Properties or
future properties is not in compliance with the ADA, then we would be required to incur additional
costs to bring the property into compliance. Additional federal, state and local laws also may
require modifications to our properties, or restrict our ability to renovate our properties. We
cannot predict the ultimate amount of the cost of compliance with the ADA or other legislation.
In addition, our properties are subject to various federal, state and local regulatory
requirements, such as state and local fire and life safety requirements. If we were to fail to
comply with these various requirements, we might incur governmental fines or private damage awards.
We have received representations and warranties from Pacific Office Contributor as to material
compliance of the Contributed Properties with applicable regulatory requirements. However,
violations may be discovered following the expiration of these representations and warranties and
existing requirements will change and future requirements will require us to make significant
unanticipated expenditures. If we incur substantial costs to comply with the ADA or any other
regulatory requirements, our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, market price of
our Common Stock and our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to pay distributions
to our shareholders could be adversely affected. Local regulations, including municipal or local
ordinances, zoning restrictions and restrictive covenants imposed by community developers may
restrict our use of our properties and may require us to obtain approval from local officials or
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community standards organizations at any time with respect to our properties, including prior
to acquiring a property or when undertaking renovations of any of our existing properties.
We may be unable to complete acquisitions that would grow our business and, even if consummated, we
may fail to successfully integrate and operate acquired properties.
We plan to acquire additional properties as opportunities arise. Our ability to acquire
properties on favorable terms and successfully integrate and operate them is subject to the
following significant risks:
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We may be unable to acquire desired properties because of competition from other real
estate investors with better access to less expensive capital, including other real estate
operating companies, publicly traded REITs and investment funds
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We may acquire properties that are not accretive to our results upon acquisition, and we
may not successfully manage and lease those properties to meet our expectations
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Competition from other potential acquirers may significantly increase purchase prices
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We may be unable to generate sufficient cash from operations, or obtain the necessary
debt or equity financing to consummate an acquisition on favorable terms or at all
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We may need to spend more than anticipated amounts to make necessary improvements or
renovations to acquired properties
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We may spend significant time and money on potential acquisitions that we do not
consummate
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We may be unable to quickly and efficiently integrate new acquisitions into our existing
operations
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We may suffer higher than expected vacancy rates and/or lower than expected rental rates
and
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We may acquire properties without any recourse, or with only limited recourse, for
liabilities, against the former owners of the properties.
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If we cannot complete property acquisitions on favorable terms, or operate acquired properties to
meet our goals or expectations, our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, per
share trading price of our Common Stock and ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to
pay dividends to you could be adversely affected.
We may be unable to successfully expand our operations into Los Angeles or other new markets in the
western United States.
Each of the risks applicable to our ability to acquire and successfully integrate and operate
properties in the markets in which the Contributed Properties are located are also applicable to
our ability to acquire and successfully integrate and operate properties in new markets such as Los
Angeles. In addition to these risks, we may not possess the same level of familiarity with the
dynamics and market conditions of certain new markets that we may enter, which could adversely
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affect our ability to expand into those markets. We may be unable to build a significant
market share or achieve a desired return on our investments in new markets. If we are unsuccessful
in expanding into new markets, it could adversely affect our financial condition, results of
operations, cash flow, per share trading price of our Common Stock and ability to satisfy our debt
service obligations and to pay dividends to you.
If we default on the ground leases to which two of the Contributed Properties are subject, our
business could be adversely affected.
Our interests in two of the Contributed Properties will be ground leasehold interests. If we
default under the terms of these leases, we may be liable for damages and could lose our leasehold
interest in the property. If any of these events were to occur, our business and results of
operations would be adversely affected.
Our property taxes could increase due to property tax rate changes or reassessment, which would
impact our cash flows.
We will be required to pay some state and local taxes on our properties. The real property
taxes on our properties may increase as property tax rates change or as our properties are assessed
or reassessed by taxing authorities. Therefore, the amount of property taxes we pay in the future
may increase substantially and we may be unable to fully recover these increased costs from our
tenants. If the property taxes we pay increase and we are unable to fully recover these increased
costs form our tenants, our cash flow would be impacted, and our ability to pay expected dividends
to our shareholders could be adversely affected.
If we fail to develop and maintain an effective system of integrated internal controls following
the Transactions, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results.
In the past, results relating to each of the Contributed Properties have been reported
separately. The Contributed Properties have not had uniform account systems and procedures. In
addition, in the past, results for the Contributed Properties were not required to be reported on a
GAAP basis. In connection with the operation of Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. as a public
company, the operations of the Contributed Properties and the company must be reported on a
consolidated basis under GAAP. Following the consummation of the Transactions, we expect to
consolidate our account function and procedures to enable us to report on a consolidated basis
under GAAP. If we fail to implement proper internal controls as required to integrate the
Contributed Properties and support our growth, we may be unable to comply with financial reporting
and control obligations.
Risks Related to Conflicts of Interest and Certain Relationships
There will be various conflicts of interest resulting from the relationships among us, our
management, the Advisor and other parties.
There are conflicts of interest based on the various elements of the Transactions and there is
the potential that various conflicts of interest may exist after the Transactions among us, our
management, and the Advisor. These potential conflicts of interest include the following:
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Certain of our affiliates are also shareholders, directors or officers of the Advisor
and may, therefore, benefit from the compensation arrangements relating to the Advisor
under the Advisory Agreement, which will not be the result of arms-length negotiations
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The sole director and certain of the officers of the Advisor, and certain of the
individuals that we expect to serve as our officers and directors following the
consummation of the Transactions, currently are engaged, and in the future will engage, in
the management of other business entities and properties in other business activities,
resulting in a potential conflict with respect to the allocation of the time of such key
personnel of the Advisor
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Pacific Officer Contributor will grant an option to the Operating Partnership to acquire
additional office properties following the consummation of the Transactions. In light of
his financial interest in various affiliates of Pacific Office Contributor and his
anticipated service to us as Chairman of our Board of Directors, Mr. Shidler may experience
a conflict of interest to the extent that the price that the Operating Partnership would
pay for any option properties exceeds the market value of such property or properties
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In the event that the sale by us, following the consummation of the Transactions, of any
of the Contributed Properties would be beneficial to us but would negatively impact the
tax treatment of Pacific Office Contributor, it is possible that any of our directors or
officers with a financial interest in Pacific Officer Contributor may experience a conflict
of interest
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We anticipate that in the registration rights agreement we will enter into upon
consummation of the Transactions, we will retain certain rights to defer registration in
circumstances where such registration would be detrimental to the Company. It is possible
that any of our directors, officers or other affiliates having a financial interest in
Pacific Office Contributor or its affiliates receiving registration rights may experience a
conflict of interest in circumstances where a registration would be advantageous to such
persons, but detrimental to us and
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Pacific Office Contributor will hold promissory notes payable by the Operating
Partnership. Both parties will have rights under these promissory notes, and their
exercise of these rights and pursuit of remedies may be affected by their relationship with
each other.
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These conflicts may result in terms that are more favorable to our management, the Advisor
and/or the Advisors affiliates than would have been obtained on an arms length basis, and may
operate to the detriment of our shareholders.
Termination of the Advisory Agreement with the Advisor may be costly.
Termination of the Advisory Agreement with the Advisor may be difficult and costly. The
Advisory Agreement has a term of ten years. We may terminate the Advisory Agreement earlier (1) for
cause at any time upon the affirmative vote of a majority of our independent directors and
(2) without cause. If we terminate without cause, we are required to pay the Advisor a termination
fee equal to $1 million.
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We will be substantially controlled by Jay H. Shidler.
Jay
H. Shidler will be the Chairman of our Board of Directors. Mr. Shidler will
control Common and Convertible Preferred Units of the Operating Partnership representing
approximately 95% of our outstanding Common Stock following the Transactions on a fully diluted
basis assuming redemption of all the Operating Partnership units in exchange for shares of our
Common Stock. Under certain circumstances, the Common and Convertible Preferred Units are
redeemable for cash. The Advisor will hold the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock entitling it to
vote on all matters submitted to a vote of our holders. The Advisor will agree to cast those votes
in respect of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock on any matter in direct proportion to votes
that are cast by limited partners of the Operating Partnership holding the partnership units issued
in the Transactions. The Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will represent approximately 94.18%
of our voting power immediately following the consummation of the Transactions. Mr. Shidler and
certain of the Subscribers will be exempt from the ownership limitations contained in our Charter.
Furthermore, even though we will be the general partner of the Operating Partnership, operations
and management control will effectively reside in the Advisor under the Advisory Agreement.
Therefore, because of his position with us and the Advisor and his ability to effectively vote
approximately 95% of our outstanding voting securities, Mr. Shidler will have significant influence
over our policies and strategy and the operations and control of our business and the business of
the Operating Partnership. The interests of Mr. Shidler in these matters may conflict with the
interests of our other shareholders. As a result, Mr. Shidler could cause us or the Operating
Partnership to take actions that our other shareholders do not support.
Jay H. Shidler may compete with us and, therefore, may have conflicts of interest with us.
Upon consummation of the Transactions, we will enter into a Noncompetition Agreement with Jay
H. Shidler, who will serve as the Chairman of our Board of Directors following the Transactions.
The Noncompetition Agreement for Mr. Shidler will prohibit, without our prior written consent, Mr.
Shidler from investing in certain office properties in any county in which the Contributed
Properties are located, in our targeted geographic operating region and in any county in which we
own an office property. However, this covenant not to compete will not restrict:
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Investments in which Mr. Shidler obtained an interest prior to the Transactions
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Investments in areas in which we do not own office property at the time of such
investment
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Activities of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc., Corporate Office Properties Trust and
their respective affiliates
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Investment opportunities considered and rejected by us
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Activities contemplated by the option to require additional properties that Pacific
Office Contributor will grant to us at upon consummation of the Transactions and
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Investments in any entity as long as Mr. Shidler does not own more than 4.9% of the
entity and is not actively engaged in the management of such entity.
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It is therefore possible, despite the limitations imposed by his Noncompetition Agreement,
that a property in which Mr. Shidler or an affiliate of Mr. Shidler has an interest may compete
with us in the future if we were to invest in a property similar in type and in close proximity to
that property.
Risks Related to Our Status as a REIT
If we fail to remain qualified as a REIT following the Transactions, we will be subject to taxation
as a regular corporation and could face substantial tax liability.
We presently intend to remain qualified as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. However,
qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex Internal Revenue
Code provisions for which only limited judicial and administrative authorities exist, and which are
subject to change, potentially with retroactive effect. Even a technical or inadvertent mistake
could jeopardize our REIT status. Additionally, we have not obtained an opinion of counsel as to
the continued REIT status of the surviving corporation following consummation of the Transactions.
Our continued qualification as a REIT will depend on our satisfaction of certain asset, income,
organizational, distribution, shareholder ownership and other requirements on a continuing basis.
Actions taken by the Operating Partnership may affect our ongoing satisfaction of these tests.
If we were to fail to qualify as a REIT in any tax year, then:
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We would not be required to make distributions to our shareholders
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We would not be allowed to deduct distributions to our shareholders in computing our
taxable income
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We would be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates and
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Any resulting tax liability could be substantial and could require us to borrow money or
sell assets to pay such liability, and would reduce the amount of cash available for
distribution to shareholders. Unless we were entitled to relief under applicable statutory
provisions, we would be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the subsequent four
taxable years following the year during which we lost our qualification, and thus, our cash
available for distribution to shareholders would be reduced for each of the years during
which we did not qualify as a REIT.
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Even if we remain qualified as a REIT, we may face other tax liabilities that reduce our cash flow.
Even if we remain qualified for taxation as a REIT, we may be subject to certain federal,
state and local taxes on our income and assets, including taxes on any undistributed income. Any
of these taxes would decrease the amount of cash available for distribution to our shareholders.
In addition, in order to meet the REIT qualification requirements, or to avert the imposition of a
100% tax that applies to certain gains derived by a REIT from dealer property or inventory, we may
in the future hold some of our assets through taxable subsidiary corporations, which (unlike REITs)
are taxed on their taxable income, whether or not distributed.
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Complying with REIT requirements may force us to borrow to make distributions to shareholders.
As a REIT, we must generally distribute at least 90% of our annual REIT taxable income,
subject to certain adjustments, to our shareholders. If we satisfy the REIT distribution
requirement but distribute less than 100% of our taxable income, we will be subject to federal
corporate income tax on our undistributed taxable income. In addition, we will be subject to a 4%
nondeductible excise tax if the actual amount that we pay to our shareholders in a calendar year is
less than a minimum amount specified under federal tax laws.
From time to time, we may generate taxable income greater than our cash flow available for
distribution to shareholders (for example, due to substantial non-deductible cash outlays, such as
capital expenditures or principal payments on debt). If we do not have other funds available in
these situations we could be required to borrow funds, sell investments at disadvantageous prices
or find alternative sources of funds to make distributions sufficient to enable us to pay out
enough of our taxable income to satisfy the REIT distribution requirement and to avoid income and
excise taxes in a particular year. These alternatives could increase our operating costs or
diminish our levels of growth.
We may be subject to adverse legislative or regulatory tax changes that could reduce the market
price of our Common Stock.
At any time, the federal income tax laws governing REITs, or the administrative
interpretations of those laws, may be amended. Any of those new laws or interpretations may take
effect retroactively and could adversely affect us or you as a shareholder. REIT dividends, with
only very limited exceptions, do not qualify for preferential tax rates, which might cause shares
of our Common Stock in non-REIT corporations to be a more attractive investment to individual
investors than shares in REITs and could have an adverse effect on the value of our Common Stock.
REIT restrictions on ownership of our Common Stock may delay or prevent our acquisition by a third
party, even if an acquisition is in the best interests of our shareholders.
In order for us to qualify as a REIT, not more than 50% of the value of our outstanding shares
of our Common Stock may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals during the
last half of any taxable year.
Our Charter will provide that, subject to certain exceptions, no person, including entities,
may own, or be deemed to own by virtue of the attribution provisions of the Internal Revenue Code,
more than 4.9% in economic value or number of shares, whichever is more restrictive, of our
outstanding Common Stock. While these restrictions may prevent any five individuals from owning
more than 50% of the shares, they could also discourage a change in control of our company. These
restrictions may also deter tender offers that may be attractive to shareholders or limit the
opportunity for shareholders to receive a premium for their shares if an investor makes purchases
of shares of our Common Stock to acquire a block of shares of our Common Stock.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
This Proxy Statement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to, among other things, the goals, plans
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projections regarding our financial position, results of operations, market position, product
development and business strategy following consummation of the Transactions. These statements may
be identified by the use of words such as will, may, estimate, expect, intend, plan,
believe, should, would, could or the negative of these terms and other terms of similar
meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. All
forward-looking statements are based on our current views with respect to future events, which
views are, in certain instances, based upon information or input received from Pacific Office
Contributor regarding its intentions following consummation of the Transactions. All
forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and involve inherent risks and uncertainties,
including factors that could delay, divert or change any of them, and could cause actual outcomes
and results to differ materially from current expectations. Also, these forward-looking statements
present our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this Proxy Statement.
These factors include the risks and uncertainties described in RISK FACTORS above in this
Proxy Statement and the risks discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K under the
caption Risk Factors. Unless otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly
update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
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THE CONTRIBUTED PROPERTIES AND EXPECTED BUSINESS OF PACIFIC OFFICE
PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
Overview
Following the completion of the Transactions, we will be named Pacific Office Properties
Trust, Inc. and will own through the Operating Partnership the ownership interests in the
Contributed Properties that were previously controlled by Pacific Officer Contributor.
The business plan of Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. is to acquire, own and operate
office buildings in the western United States concentrating initially on the four high-growth
markets of Honolulu, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. We expect to principally focus on
acquiring value-added office buildings whose potential upside value can be realized through
improvements, repositioning, and superior leasing and management.
Upon the consummation of the Transactions, we will not only acquire ownership interests in up
to nine Contributed Properties, but will also adopt The Shidler Groups institutional joint-venture
initiatives, which entail the acquisition of value-added commercial real estate together with
institutional co-investors. Following the closing of the Transactions, we will be externally
advised by the Advisor, which is owned and managed by Mr. Shidler and certain related parties of
The Shidler Group.
The Contributed Properties include eight 100% owned fee simple and leasehold properties, and
one joint venture property in which a 7.5% interest is owned, but whose day-to-day operations are
controlled by affiliates of Pacific Office Contributor. The Contributed Properties total
approximately 2.4 million rentable square feet and were 87.2% leased as of September 30, 2007. We
believe that the Contributed Properties are well positioned to provide ongoing cash flow growth due
to their favorable locations and supply and demand conditions in their respective markets.
Prior to the Transactions, we have operated in a manner that permits us to satisfy the
requirements for taxation as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. We believe that owning and
operating the Contributed Properties will enable us to continue to satisfy the requirements for
taxation as a REIT. As a REIT, we generally are not subject to federal income tax on our taxable
income that is distributed to our shareholders and are required to distribute to our shareholders
at least 90% of our annual REIT table income (excluding net capital gains).
The headquarters office of Pacific Office Contributor and the Advisor is located at 841 Bishop
Street, Suite 1700, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 and their telephone number is (808) 531-3000. We
anticipate that these will become our headquarters office and telephone number following the
Transactions.
History
The Shidler Group.
The Shidler Group is a business name utilized by a number of affiliates
controlled by Jay H. Shidler. The Shidler Group began in 1972 in Honolulu as a private investor in
commercial real estate and has expanded its investment and management operations across the United
States. Over the past 35 years, through its private and public affiliates, it has acquired, owned
and managed more than 2,000 properties containing over 150 million square feet of rentable area.
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Central to The Shidler Groups success has been a disciplined, research-driven approach to
evaluating investment concepts and transforming them into profitable, sustainable businesses. The
Shidler Group has founded and has been the initial investor in numerous public and private
companies. Of these companies, three are successful publicly traded real estate investment trusts,
all of which originated as various operations of The Shidler Group.
In 1993, The Shidler Group formed TriNet Corporate Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: TRI) with The
Shidler Groups sale/leaseback and net lease operations. TriNet became one of the largest public
owners of office and industrial properties triple net leased to major corporations. In November
1999, TriNet merged with Starwood Financial Trust. The merged entity is currently known as iStar
Financial (NYSE: SFI) and is a leading specialty finance company focused on the commercial real
estate industry. Mr. Shidler served as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of TriNet Corporate
Realty Trust, Inc. from its formation in March 1993 to December 1998 and as a Director until its
merger with Starwood in November 1999.
In 1994, The Shidler Group formed First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) with The
Shidler Groups Midwest industrial operations. First Industrial has gone on to become one of the
nations largest providers of diversified industrial real estate, reporting a portfolio of 915
industrial properties (inclusive of developments in process) located in 28 states and Canada, as of
September 30, 2007. Mr. Shidler currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of First
Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. and has served in such capacity since its formation in August 1993.
Similar to the formation strategy for Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc., in 1997, The
Shidler Group formed Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC) through the contribution of its
Mid-Atlantic suburban office operations to, and merger with, Royale Investments, Inc., a small
Nasdaq listed real estate investment trust. Concurrent with the merger, Royale formed a new
operating partnership, changed its name to Corporate Office Properties Trust and moved its domicile
to Maryland. The Shidler Group executives succeeded as its management
team including Jay H. Shidler
as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Corporate Office Properties Trust is one of the nations
most successful office REITs. As of September 30, 2007, Corporate Office Properties Trust reported
investments in 229 wholly-owned operating properties (inclusive of developments in process), land
parcels totaling 1,496 acres and partial ownership interests in a number of other real estate
projects. Mr. Shidler currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Corporate Office
Properties Trust and has served in such capacity since its reincorporation in October 1997.
Pacific Office Contributor
. Pacific Office Contributor was formed in September 2006. It is
an affiliate of The Shidler Group. Pacific Office Contributor was formed for the purpose of
assembling ownership interests in the Contributed Properties. Pacific Office Contributor will not
be a part of the corporate structure of Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. or its operations
following the Transactions, although it will hold partnership units of the Operating Partnership
immediately following the Transactions. Pacific Office Contributor has not engaged in any business
activity since its formation other than the issuance of equity interests in exchange for the
ownership entities equity interests in the Contributed Properties. Accordingly, we believe that a
separate discussion of the business of Pacific Office Contributor would not be meaningful.
Waterfront and Other Contributed Property Interest Owners.
Prior to the Transactions,
ownership interests in each of the Contributed Properties is held by one or more entities
affiliated with Pacific Office Contributor.
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For
financial accounting reporting purposes, Waterfront is designated the
accounting acquirer in the Transactions as it is the entity receiving
the largest equity share in the combined entity. The table below reflects the date that the
ownership interests in each Contributed Property was acquired.
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PROPERTY
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MARKET
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ACQUIRED
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OWNERSHIP
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City Center
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Honolulu
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December 1985
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100
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%
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Pacific Business News Building
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Honolulu
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February 1996
(1)
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100
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%
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Davies Pacific Center
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Honolulu
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December 2003
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100
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%
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Pan Am Building
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Honolulu
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December 2003
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100
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%
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Waterfront Plaza
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Honolulu
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July 2004
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100
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%
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City Square
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Phoenix
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August 2005
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100
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%
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First Insurance Center
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Honolulu
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December 2005
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100
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%
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Sorrento Technology Center
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San Diego
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December 2005
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100
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%
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Seville Plaza
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San Diego
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December 2005
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7.5
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(1)
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50.0% interest acquired in February 1996, 16.66% interest in January 2001,
and remaining 33.34% interest acquired in October 2004.
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Competitive Strengths
We believe that the operations of the Contributed Properties can be distinguished from other
owners and operators of office properties through the following competitive strengths:
Concentration of High Quality Office Assets in High Growth Markets
.
Our four existing and
target markets of Honolulu, San Diego, Phoenix and Los Angeles are among the most desirable in the
United States. According to Torto Wheaton Research (TWR) these markets are experiencing strong
net absorption and increasing rent levels and, additionally, the long-term demographic trend is
favorable to office properties as the outlook is for positive population and job growth in the
office sector.
Strong Internal Growth Prospects
.
We believe that Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. will
be able to achieve internal cash flow growth over time through the rollover of existing leases to
higher rents, the lease-up of vacant space and the fixed annual rental rate increases included in
existing leases.
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Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. will be well positioned to achieve internal growth
through the lease-up of existing vacant space in the Contributed Properties. The
Contributed Properties total occupancy was 87.2% as of September 30, 2007. Pacific Office
Contributor has recently repositioned a majority of the Contributed Properties in their
respective markets in order to both retain current tenants and attract new ones. Key
Contributed Properties have been renovated or refurbished. New and aggressive marketing
and leasing programs have been put in place at all of the properties. We expect that these
repositioning actions, along with the tightening market conditions in each of our existing
markets, will cause average occupancy at the Contributed Properties to increase following
the consummation of the Transactions.
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As of September 30, 2007, the average asking rents in the Contributed Properties
existing markets represented an approximate 4.7% premium to the Contributed Properties
average in-place rents.
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TWR forecasted (as of August 2007) office rents in our existing markets of Honolulu, San
Diego and Phoenix to grow through 2012 by 20.3%, 14.3% and 19.7%, respectively. TWR also
projected (as of August 2007) growth in office rents in our target market of Los Angeles
through 2012 of 29.9%.
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Seasoned and Committed Management Team with a Proven Track Record
.
The partners of The
Shidler Group who will comprise a part of the Advisors senior management team have been focused on
executing their investment strategy in the existing and target markets for over 25 years. We
believe that the Advisors extensive acquisition and operating expertise will provide Pacific
Office Properties Trust, Inc. with access to superior acquisition sourcing, focused leasing
programs, active asset and property management than would be available to Pacific Office Properties
Trust, Inc. if it attempted to hire such personnel directly. Mr. Shidler is expected to control,
assuming the immediate conversion and redemption for Common Stock of all Operating Partnership
units, approximately 95% of our outstanding Common Stock immediately following the consummation of
the Transactions. Dallas Lucas, who serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Advisor, brings a
wealth of experience in finance, corporate strategy and public real estate to Pacific Office
Properties Trust, Inc. Mr. Lucas has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Maguire Properties,
Inc. (NYSE: MPG), Crescent Real Estate Equities Company (NYSE: CEI) and Northstar Capital
Investments, a privately held real estate investment company. Mr. Lucas was instrumental in the
MPG and CEI initial public offerings and the development of the corporate strategy of Northstar
Capital Investments.
Growth Strategies for Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
Following consummation of the Transactions, we anticipate that our Board of Directors will
observe the following policies to achieve its goal of increasing cash flow from operations:
Investment Policy
We expect Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. to continue to own and operate office
properties within high growth markets that exhibit favorable demand characteristics such as
population and job growth and a diverse economic base. We believe that owning office properties in
its target markets will allow Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. to generate cash flow growth
and attractive long-term returns for shareholders. We believe that the Advisor will be able to
source properties through The Shidler Groups network of brokers, owners, and developers, some of
which represent 25-year relationships. Further, we expect that the Advisor will employ acquisition
strategies that are mainstays of The Shidler Group. Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. will
also seek to leverage The Shidler Groups expertise and experience to acquire office properties in
joint ventures with institutional co-investors. Joint ventures can provide Pacific Office
Properties Trust, Inc. with:
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Additional capital for investment
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Shared risk exposure and
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Fees for asset management, property management, leasing and other services.
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Management Policy
We expect that Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. will be externally advised by the Advisor
for at least two years following the consummation of the Transactions. An external advisor is
believed to be a highly efficient operating structure for a small REIT because it allows the REIT
to benefit immediately from an advisors existing infrastructure. It is challenging for a company
our size, even following the Transactions, to assemble the necessary level of talent to operate
effectively. We believe the external advisory structure bridges this constraint.
Historically, externally advised REITs have also had shareholder and management alignment
issues; however, we believe that the interests of the Advisor will be aligned with the shareholders
of Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. due to the large equity stake in Pacific Office Properties
Trust, Inc. held by Mr. Shidler. Furthermore, the base fees of the Advisor have been set pursuant
to the Advisory Agreement so that they are a fixed dollar amount until the portfolio reaches a
certain size and thereafter grow modestly. Economic benefit will mainly come to the Advisor and
its affiliates from Common Stock appreciation and not advisory fees.
Capital Policy
The anticipated operating platform of Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. will focus on
structured joint ventures. We believe that these joint ventures may enable Pacific Office
Properties Trust, Inc. to:
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substitute institutional co-investor equity for more dilutive public equity that
traditional REITs typically raise through the sequential issuances of common stock and
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increase the yields on Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.s and co-investors equity
through the use of higher leverage than is normally used for a public REITs consolidated
sheet property holdings.
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One of the Contributed Properties is held in such a joint venture as of the date of this Proxy
Statement. For this Contributed Property, Pacific Office Contributor will contribute a minority
economic interest and the right to manage the day-to-day operations in the Transactions as long as
all of the conditions to these contributions have been met.
In addition, we expect that Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. will fund 10% to 20% of the
required equity for certain new office properties acquired in the future. We expect the 10% to 20%
equity requirements for new acquisitions by Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. will be funded
with funds from operations, capital raised from selling a portion of equity in entities holding the
Contributed Properties and available enterprise level unsecured debt. The balance of the equity
investment is expected to be funded, on a transaction-by-transaction basis, by a co-investor. The
Shidler Group has pre-existing relationships with a sufficient number of co-investors to provide
ample opportunities to fund anticipated acquisitions.
We believe that Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. and the Operating Partnership will have
no long-term or rated debt other than an unsecured revolving credit line and short-term bridge
financing for acquisitions, which is unusual in the industry. Instead, debt relating to the
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Contributed Properties will be owed at the property owning entity level. Immediately
following the Transactions, this debt will be non-recourse except for one mortgage loan in a $4
million principal amount which is full recourse but short-term and guaranties and indemnitees by
the Operating Partnership limited to customary non-recourse covenants for borrower misconduct and
any necessary bridge financing, which financing is expected to be refinanced within 12 to 18 months
with non-recourse property-specific financing. This debt strategy isolates mortgage liabilities in
separate, stand-alone entities, allowing Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. to have only its
property-specific equity investment at risk. It is expected that the debt on each Contributed
Property immediately following the Transactions will be equal to
approximately 70% of the propertys
agreed value under the Master Agreement and be principally fixed rate. It is expected that Pacific
Office Properties Trust, Inc. will be able to employ higher leverage than is customarily used for a
public REITs on-balance sheet property holdings and that Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. will
be able to self-fund through future sales of ownership interests in certain of the Contributed
Properties and net cash flow from operations.
Leasing Policy
Historically, the Contributed Properties have been leased to tenants on both a full service
gross and net lease basis. A full service gross lease has a base year expense stop, whereby the
tenant pays a stated amount of expenses as part of the rent payment, while future increases (above
the base year stop) in property operating expenses are billed to the tenant based on the tenants
proportionate square footage in the property. The increased property operating expenses billed are
reflected in operating expense and amounts recovered from tenants are reflected as tenant
recoveries in the statements of income. In a net lease, the tenant is responsible for all property
taxes, insurance, and operating expenses. As such, the base rent payment does not include operating
expenses, but rather all such expenses are billed to the tenant. The full amount of the expenses
for this lease type is reflected in operating expenses, and the reimbursement is reflected in
tenant recoveries. We expect Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. to emphasize net leases in the
future, though we expect some leases will remain gross leased in the future due to tenant
expectations and market customs.
Reporting Policies
As a company subject to the information reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, we
currently make available to our shareholders our annual reports, including our audited financial
statements. Upon the consummation of the Transactions, we will continue to be subject to these
reporting requirements, and we will, therefore, continue to make available to our shareholders our
annual reports and audited financial statements. Additionally, pursuant to these reporting
requirements, we will file annual and periodic reports, proxy statements and other information,
including audited financial statements, with the SEC.
Other Policies
We do not expect to have any formal policies regarding investment in real estate mortgages or
securities immediately after the Transactions are consummated. All policies will be subject to the
interpretation or changes by the Board of Directors of Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
without the consent of shareholders.
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Overview of Existing and Target Markets
The Contributed Properties consist of office properties in the Honolulu, San Diego and Phoenix
metropolitan areas. The business plan of Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. is to initially
concentrate its acquisition efforts and operations on the four high-growth markets of Honolulu, San
Diego, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.
Honolulu Economy
(All information contained in this subsection is derived from the State of Hawaii Department of
Business, Economic Development and Tourism (the DBEDT).)
The State of Hawaii is located in the mid-Pacific Ocean approximately 2,400 miles from the
west coast of the mainland United States and is comprised of eight major islands. The Island of
Oahu, also known as the City and County of Honolulu, is the most populous island in the state
containing approximately 70% of Hawaiis population of 1.3 million people. Honolulu is the center
of business, finance and government for Hawaii as well as a center of international trade and
travel for the United States and Asia. In addition to Hawaiis tourism and construction industries
and a strong military presence, Hawaii derives a significant portion of its employment through the
health care, finance and trade industries.
Population growth in Hawaii has been steady from 2000 to 2006 with an aggregate increase of
6.1%. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of
September 30, 2007, Honolulu had an unemployment rate of 2.6%. Total non-agricultural job growth
in Hawaii from year end 2002 to June 30, 2007 has been 9.9%, an annual average growth rate of 2.3%.
Hawaiis gross state product is estimated to have grown 6.2% in 2006, following robust growth
rates of 7.5% and 7.8% in 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Honolulu Office Market
(Unless otherwise indicated, all information contained in this subsection is derived from Colliers
Monroe Friedlander (CMF).)
The Honolulu office market includes the entire Island of Oahu and is comprised of
approximately 15.7 million leasable square feet as of September 30, 2007. Honolulus office
vacancy rates have fallen from 13.6% at year end 2002 to 6.9% at September 30, 2007. The market is
believed to have posted a total of 1.1 million square feet of net absorption from January 1, 2003
through September 30, 2007.
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HONOLULU OFFICE MARKET VACANCY RATES
2002-3Q2007
Source: CMF
The average full service gross asking rental rate for all office properties rose by 25.7% from
$25.68 per square foot at year end 2003 to $32.28 per square foot at September 30, 2007. This
reflects an average annual increase in asking rents of 6.9%.
HONOLULU FSG ASKING RENTAL RATES
2003-3Q2007
Source: CMF
Driving this momentum has been the states robust job growth in the office sector, which,
according to the DBEDT, has increased by 13.6% from year end 2002 through June 30, 2007. Honolulu
has also not added new office product since 1996 and, to the knowledge of Pacific Office
Contributor, there is no new office supply under construction as of the date of this Proxy
Statement. As of June 30, 2007, TWR projected office construction of 449,000 square feet, or 2.9%
of the current overall market size, will be completed in Honolulu from 2007 through 2012.
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San Diego Economy
San Diego is the southern-most county in the State of California, encompassing more than 4,200
square miles. San Diego is the second largest city in California and the sixth largest county in
the nation in terms of population. San Diegos economy first developed as a military town when it
became an important naval base during World War I. Since then, San Diego has turned itself into a
major economic engine with its suburbs becoming hubs of research and entrepreneurial activity.
According to the Economic Research Bureau, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce (SDCC),
San Diego County is home to 3.1 million people with a median age of just 35 years. The BLS reports
that San Diegos unemployment rate at September 30, 2007 was 4.8%. The Los Angeles Economic
Development Corporation (LAEDC) reports that non-farm employment in San Diego County increased
from year end 1996 through year end 2006 by 29.24%, an average annual growth rate of 2.9%.
The SDCC estimates a 5.3% growth in San Diegos gross regional product in 2006 after growth
rates of 6.3% and 8.1% in 2005 and 2004, respectively.
San Diego Office Market
(Unless
otherwise indicated, all information contained in this subsection is
derived from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).)
The San Diego office market includes San Diego County and is comprised of approximately 53.5
million rentable square feet as of September 30, 2007. The market has sustained strong demand over
the last three years and its strong real estate fundamentals have spurred recent high levels of
construction activity.
San Diegos office vacancy rates declined from 11.6% at year end 2002 to 8.9% at year end
2005. The vacancy rate increased to 12.0% at September 30, 2007 largely due to 3.1 million square
feet of construction deliveries in 2006 and the first three quarters of 2007 compared to an
aggregate of only 350,636 square feet of construction deliveries in the two prior years. The San
Diego office market continues to show signs of health with continued positive net absorption and
increasing rental rates throughout the first three quarters of 2007.
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SAN DIEGO OFFICE MARKET VACANCY RATES
2002-3Q2007
Source: CBRE
Despite higher vacancy rates, San Diegos rental rates continue to rise. The average full
service gross asking rental rate for office space in San Diego rose by 31.7% from $21.60 per square
foot at year end 2003 to $28.44 per square foot at September 30, 2007. This reflects an average
annual increase in asking rents of 8.4%.
SAN DIEGO AVERAGE FSG ASKING RENTAL RATES
2003-3Q2007
Source: CBRE
TWR forecasted as of June 30, 2007 average annual job growth in the office sector of 3.8%, and
continued positive net absorption in the San Diego office market through 2012. As of June 30,
2007, TWR projected office construction of 10.9 million square feet, or 20.7% of the current
overall market size, will be completed in San Diego from 2007 through 2012.
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Phoenix Economy
Phoenix is located in south-central Arizona, in the middle of what is known as the Valley of
the Sun. Centrally located between Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver and Albuquerque, Phoenix serves
as a business and distribution hub for the Southwest.
Phoenix has experienced a consistent economic ascent over the last forty years, growing from a
population of approximately 332,000 in 1950 to a robust commercial center of over 3.7 million
residents, making it the 14
th
largest metropolitan statistical area in the nation. The
Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) projects Phoenixs population will grow at more than
twice the national rate for the next two decades.
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) reports that Phoenixs unemployment rate
at September 30, 2007 was 2.9%, significantly lower than the national rate of 4.5% at that date.
The ADES also reports that Phoenixs total non-farm employment increased from year end 2002 through
September 30, 2007 by 20.6%, an average annual rate of 4.3%. According to the GPEC, Phoenixs
gross regional product in 2005 reflected growth of 12.5% over 2004, the largest growth rate among
the top 20 metropolitan statistical areas.
Phoenix Office Market
(Unless otherwise indicated, all information contained in this subsection is derived from CBRE.)
The Phoenix office market includes the Phoenix metropolitan statistical area and is comprised
of approximately 66.9 million rentable square feet as of September 30, 2007. The Phoenix office
market has been experiencing increasing demand and overall positive net absorption over the last
three years.
Phoenixs overall office vacancy rates fell from 18.8% at year end 2002 to 12.9% at September
30, 2007. The market had a record year in 2006 with 3.2 million square feet of net absorption,
which broke the previous record of 3.1 million square feet of net absorption set in 2005. Positive
net absorption of 987,000 square feet continued in the first three quarters of 2007.
PHOENIX OFFICE MARKET VACANCY RATES
2002-3Q2007
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Source: CBRE
While the Phoenix market has shown signs of increasing demand for some time, the average
asking rental rate for all office properties has only recently begun to rise, increasing by 34.9%
since year end 2004 to $25.67 at September 30, 2007.
PHOENIX AVERAGE FSG ASKING RENTAL RATES
2003-3Q2007
Source: CBRE/TWR
TWR forecasted as of June 30, 2007 average annual job growth in the office sector of 5.4% and
continual positive net absorption in the Phoenix office market through 2012. As of June 30, 2007,
TWR projected office construction of 17.1 million square feet, or 25.8% of the current overall
market size, will be completed in Phoenix from 2007 through 2012.
Los Angeles Economy
(All information contained in this subsection is derived from LAEDC.)
Los Angeles is a leading international gateway city with a large, dynamic and diverse economy.
It is widely recognized as the most important financial, trade and cultural center in the western
United States. The Los Angeles region is comprised of five major counties totaling over 35,000
square miles. These counties include Los Angeles County and four surrounding counties.
The Los Angeles region has a diverse economic base that is driven by a robust service sector,
including international trade, hospitality and leisure, health care, technology and other
professional services. Los Angeles is also widely recognized as the entertainment capital of the
world.
With a population of 18.2 million, the Los Angeles region represents the second largest
metropolitan economy in the nation and accounts for more jobs than any U.S. region other than the
New York metropolitan area. Los Angeles gross regional product is estimated to have grown 7.9% in
2006 after growing 7.4% in 2005.
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Los Angeles Office Market
(Unless otherwise indicated, all information contained in this subsection is derived from CBRE.)
A significant component of the Los Angeles office market is the Los Angeles County office
market. The Los Angeles County office market is comprised of approximately 189.4 million rentable
square feet as of September 30, 2007.
Los Angeles Countys overall office vacancy rates have fallen from 14.4% at year end 2002 to
8.9% at September 30, 2007. The Los Angeles County office market has had 12.9 million square feet
of net absorption from January 1, 2003 through September 30, 2007.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE MARKET VACANCY RATES
2002-3Q2007
Source: CBRE
The average full service gross asking rental rate for office space in Los Angeles County rose
by 31.4% from $25.20 per square foot at year end 2003 to $33.12 per square foot at September 30,
2007. This reflects an average annual increase in asking rents of 8.4%.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY AVERAGE FSG ASKING RENTAL RATES
2003-3Q2007
Source: CBRE
TWR forecasted as of June 30, 2007 average annual job growth in the office sector of 1.6% and
positive net absorption in the Los Angeles County office market through 2012. As of June 30, 2007,
TWR projected office construction of 23.3 million square feet, or 12.3% of the current overall
market size, will be completed in Los Angeles County from 2007 through 2012.
Contributed Properties
The following tables contain descriptive information about all of the Contributed Properties,
including one Contributed Property in which Pacific Office Contributor controls a minority 7.5%
ownership interest.
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RENT
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INTEREST
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Waterfront Plaza
500 Ala Moana Boulevard
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7
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1988/2006
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523,691
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$
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15,786,674
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Leasehold
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Honolulu, HI 96813
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Davies Pacific Center
841 Bishop Street
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1
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1972/2006
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355,792
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10,018,542
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100.0
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%
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Fee Simple
(3)
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Honolulu, HI 96813
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Pan Am Building
1600 Kapiolani Boulevard
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1
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1969/2005
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211,097
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6,789,996
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100.0
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%
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Fee Simple
|
Honolulu, HI 96814
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First Insurance Center
1100 Ward Avenue
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1960
|
|
|
|
201,850
|
|
|
|
6,548,701
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
Fee Simple
(4)
|
Honolulu, HI 96814
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Pacific Business News Building
1833 Kalakaua Avenue
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1964/2006
|
|
|
|
89,994
|
|
|
|
1,856,262
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
Fee Simple
|
Honolulu, HI 96815
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
City Center
810 Richards Street
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1964/2005
|
|
|
|
73,680
|
|
|
|
1,526,501
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
Leasehold
|
Honolulu, HI 96813
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
City Square
3800 North Central Avenue
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
1961/1988
|
|
|
|
738,300
|
|
|
|
9,295,283
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
Fee Simple
|
3838 North Central Avenue
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1971/1994
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4000 North Central Avenue
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1965/2000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Phoenix, AZ 85012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sorrento Technology Center
10140 Barnes Canyon Road
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
1985
|
|
|
|
63,363
|
|
|
|
1,403,132
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
Fee Simple
|
10180 Barnes Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92121
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Seville Plaza
5469 Kearny Villa Road
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
1976/2002
|
|
|
|
138,277
|
|
|
|
3,596,669
|
|
|
|
7.5
|
%
|
|
Fee Simple
|
5471 Kearny Villa Road
5473 Kearny Villa Road
San Diego, CA 92123
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total/Weighted Average
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,396,044
|
|
|
$
|
56,821,759
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Represents annualized monthly rent under commenced leases as of September 30, 2007. This amount
reflects total cash rent before abatements.
Abatements committed to as of September 30, 2007 for the 12 months ending September 30, 2008 were
$236,399.
|
|
(2)
|
|
Existing net rents are converted to gross rent by adding estimated annualized operating
expense reimbursements to base rents.
|
|
(3)
|
|
Davies Pacific Center was originally acquired as a leasehold property. Its fee interest
was acquired in October 2006.
|
|
(4)
|
|
Both the leasehold and the leased fee interest in First Insurance Center are being contributed
to the Operating Partnership.
|
The following table sets forth the occupancy rate and average annualized base rent per
rentable square foot for each of the Contributed Properties. The table provides information for
each of the Contributed Properties at September 30, 2007 and at December 31 of each of the past
five years commencing with the year of the Contributed Propertys acquisition.
54
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OCCUPANCY RATES
(1)
|
|
ANNUALIZED RENT PER LEASED SF
(3)(4)
|
PROPERTY
|
|
2002
|
|
2003
|
|
2004
|
|
2005
|
|
2006
|
|
9/30/07
(2)
|
|
2002
|
|
2003
|
|
2004
|
|
2005
|
|
2006
|
|
9/30/07
|
|
Waterfront Plaza
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
90
|
%
|
|
|
87
|
%
|
|
|
96
|
%
|
|
|
93
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
26.39
|
|
|
$
|
29.52
|
|
|
$
|
29.41
|
|
|
$
|
32.65
|
|
Davies Pacific Center
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
84
|
%
|
|
|
88
|
%
|
|
|
89
|
%
|
|
|
88
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25.94
|
|
|
|
27.25
|
|
|
|
30.10
|
|
|
|
31.88
|
|
Pan Am Building
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
89
|
%
|
|
|
92
|
%
|
|
|
93
|
%
|
|
|
96
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27.11
|
|
|
|
28.77
|
|
|
|
31.60
|
|
|
|
33.54
|
|
First Insurance Center
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
97
|
%
|
|
|
98
|
%
|
|
|
99
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24.54
|
|
|
|
30.59
|
|
|
|
32.77
|
|
Pacific Business News
Building
|
|
|
82
|
%
|
|
|
81
|
%
|
|
|
82
|
%
|
|
|
81
|
%
|
|
|
76
|
%
|
|
|
71
|
%
|
|
|
21.77
|
|
|
|
22.18
|
|
|
|
21.97
|
|
|
|
24.66
|
|
|
|
27.65
|
|
|
|
29.10
|
|
City Center
|
|
|
89
|
%
|
|
|
78
|
%
|
|
|
67
|
%
|
|
|
68
|
%
|
|
|
78
|
%
|
|
|
77
|
%
|
|
|
22.84
|
|
|
|
21.30
|
|
|
|
21.72
|
|
|
|
20.46
|
|
|
|
24.36
|
|
|
|
26.92
|
|
City Square
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
63
|
%
|
|
|
73
|
%
|
|
|
79
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17.11
|
|
|
|
18.39
|
|
|
|
19.19
|
|
Sorrento Technology Center
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24.90
|
|
|
|
21.41
|
|
|
|
22.14
|
|
Seville Plaza
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
94
|
%
|
|
|
90
|
%
|
|
|
87
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21.54
|
|
|
|
24.93
|
|
|
|
29.85
|
|
|
Total/Weighted Average
|
|
|
85
|
%
|
|
|
79
|
%
|
|
|
86
|
%
|
|
|
81
|
%
|
|
|
86
|
%
|
|
|
87
|
%
|
|
$
|
22.28
|
|
|
$
|
21.79
|
|
|
$
|
25.88
|
|
|
$
|
24.50
|
|
|
$
|
26.24
|
|
|
$
|
28.57
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Based on leases commenced as of September 30, 2007 and at
December 31 of each historical year.
|
|
(2)
|
|
Occupancy includes leases signed as of September 30, 2007 but not
commenced.
|
|
(3)
|
|
Annualized Rent Per Leased SF represents annualized gross rent divided by total leased square
feet.
|
|
(4)
|
|
Annualized rent for existing net rents are converted to gross rent by adding estimated expense
reimbursements to base rents.
|
Tenant Diversification
The following table provides information on the ten largest tenants, by annualized rent, in
the Contributed Properties as a portfolio:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
% OF TOTAL
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LEASE
|
|
RENTABLE
|
|
% OF
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
TENANT
|
|
INDUSTRY
|
|
EXPIRATION
|
|
SQ. FT.
|
|
TOTAL RSF
|
|
RENT
(1) (2)
|
|
RENT
|
|
First Insurance Company of Hawaii
Ltd.
|
|
Insurance
|
|
|
02/28/18
|
|
|
|
109,155
|
|
|
|
4.6
|
%
|
|
$
|
3,994,785
|
|
|
|
7.0
|
%
|
AZ Dept of Economic Security
|
|
Government
|
|
|
06/30/12
|
|
|
|
98,933
|
|
|
|
4.1
|
%
|
|
|
1,859,820
|
|
|
|
3.3
|
%
|
Hawaii Insurance Consultants, Ltd
|
|
Insurance
|
|
|
12/31/12
|
|
|
|
74,249
|
|
|
|
3.1
|
%
|
|
|
2,335,131
|
|
|
|
4.1
|
%
|
Straub Clinic & Hospital
|
|
Health Care
|
|
|
01/31/08
|
|
|
|
52,653
|
|
|
|
2.2
|
%
|
|
|
1,329,436
|
|
|
|
2.3
|
%
|
Fujitsu Transaction Solutions, Inc.
|
|
Technology
|
|
|
12/31/10
|
|
|
|
37,886
|
|
|
|
1.6
|
%
|
|
|
825,780
|
|
|
|
1.5
|
%
|
McCorriston Miho Miller Mukai
|
|
Legal Services
|
|
|
12/31/11
|
|
|
|
34,543
|
|
|
|
1.4
|
%
|
|
|
678,425
|
|
|
|
1.2
|
%
|
Aloha Airlines, Inc.
|
|
Transportation
|
|
|
10/14/10
|
|
|
|
34,336
|
|
|
|
1.4
|
%
|
|
|
1,027,676
|
|
|
|
1.8
|
%
|
AT&T Corp.
|
|
Communications
|
|
|
06/30/10
|
|
|
|
26,160
|
|
|
|
1.1
|
%
|
|
|
1,053,463
|
|
|
|
1.9
|
%
|
Information Systems Laboratories,
Inc.
|
|
Technology
|
|
|
11/30/11
|
|
|
|
25,477
|
|
|
|
1.1
|
%
|
|
|
577,352
|
|
|
|
1.0
|
%
|
Maricopa County
|
|
Government
|
|
|
07/31/10
|
|
|
|
24,878
|
|
|
|
1.0
|
%
|
|
|
442,703
|
|
|
|
0.8
|
%
|
|
Top 10 Tenants By Annualized Rent
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
518,270
|
|
|
|
21.6
|
%
|
|
$
|
14,124,570
|
|
|
|
24.9
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Represents annualized monthly rent under commenced leases as of September 30, 2007.
|
|
(2)
|
|
Annualized rent for existing net rents are converted to gross rent by adding estimated
annualized expense reimbursements to base rents.
|
The following tables contain information about tenants who occupy more than 10% of any
Contributed Property as of September 30, 2007. Two of the Contributed Properties have no tenant
that occupies more than 10% of the rentable square footage. No tenant occupies more than 10% of
the aggregate rentable square footage of all Contributed Properties:
Waterfront Plaza
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INDUSTRY/
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
% OF
|
|
|
|
|
|
% OF
|
|
|
PRINCIPAL
|
|
LEASE
|
|
RENTAL
|
|
LEASED
|
|
RENTABLE
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
TENANT
|
|
BUSINESS
|
|
EXPIRATION
(1)
|
|
OPTION
(2)
|
|
SQ. FT.
|
|
SQ. FT.
|
|
RENT
(3)
|
|
RENT
|
|
Hawaii Insurance
Consultants,
Ltd.
|
|
Insurance
|
|
|
12/31/12
|
|
|
Yes
|
|
|
74,249
|
|
|
|
14.2
|
%
|
|
$
|
2,335,131
|
|
|
|
14.8
|
%
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Expiration dates assume no exercise of renewal, extension or termination options.
|
|
(2)
|
|
Hawaii Insurance Consultants has an option to extend its term for two 5-year periods, with
base rent set at an agreed upon negotiated base rental rate of 95% of the fair market rental
rate at the time of the extension.
|
55
|
|
|
|
(3)
|
|
Represents annualized monthly gross rent at September 30, 2007.
|
|
Pan Am Building
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INDUSTRY/
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
% OF
|
|
|
|
|
|
% OF
|
|
|
PRINCIPAL
|
|
LEASE
|
|
RENTAL
|
|
LEASED
|
|
RENTABLE
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
TENANT
|
|
BUSINESS
|
|
EXPIRATION
(1)
|
|
OPTION
(2)
|
|
SQ. FT.
|
|
SQ. FT.
|
|
RENT
(3)
|
|
RENT
|
|
Royal State Financial Corp.
|
|
Insurance
|
|
|
10/31/11
|
|
|
Yes
|
|
|
21,893
|
|
|
|
10.4
|
%
|
|
$
|
689,411
|
|
|
|
10.2
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Expiration dates assume no exercise of renewal, extension or termination options.
|
|
|
|
(2)
|
|
Royal State Financial Corp. has an option to extend its term for two 5-year periods at fair
market rent.
|
|
|
|
(3)
|
|
Represents annualized monthly gross rent at September 30, 2007.
|
|
First Insurance Center
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INDUSTRY/
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
% OF
|
|
|
|
|
|
% OF
|
|
|
PRINCIPAL
|
|
LEASE
|
|
RENTAL
|
|
LEASED
|
|
RENTABLE
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
TENANT
|
|
BUSINESS
|
|
EXPIRATION
(1)
|
|
OPTION
(2)
|
|
SQ. FT.
|
|
SQ. FT.
|
|
RENT
(3)
|
|
RENT
|
|
Straub Clinic & Hospital
|
|
Healthcare
|
|
|
01/31/08
|
|
|
Yes
|
|
|
52,653
|
|
|
|
26.1
|
%
|
|
$
|
1,329,436
|
|
|
|
20.3
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First Insurance Co. of
Hawaii, Ltd.
|
|
Insurance
|
|
|
02/28/18
|
|
|
Yes
|
|
|
109,155
|
|
|
|
54.1
|
%
|
|
$
|
3,994,785
|
|
|
|
61.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
161,808
|
|
|
|
80.2
|
%
|
|
$
|
5,324,221
|
|
|
|
81.3
|
%
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Expiration dates assume no exercise of renewal, extension or termination options.
|
|
(2)
|
|
Straub Clinic & Hospital has an option to extend its term for two 5-year periods, with base
rent set at an agreed upon negotiated base rental rate not to exceed 90% of the fair market
rental rate at the time of the extension; First Insurance Company of Hawaii has an option to
extend its term for three 10-year periods, with base rent set at an agreed upon negotiated
base rental rate of 95% of the fair market rental rate at the time of the extension.
|
|
|
(3)
|
|
Represents annualized monthly gross rent at September 30, 2007.
|
|
Pacific Business News Building
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INDUSTRY/
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
% OF
|
|
|
|
|
|
% OF
|
|
|
PRINCIPAL
|
|
LEASE
|
|
RENTAL
|
|
LEASED
|
|
RENTABLE
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
TENANT
|
|
BUSINESS
|
|
EXPIRATION
(1)
|
|
OPTION
(2)
|
|
SQ. FT.
|
|
SQ. FT.
|
|
RENT
(3)
|
|
RENT
|
|
Business Journal
Publications,
Inc.
|
|
Media &
|
|
|
09/30/09
|
|
|
Yes
|
|
|
9,632
|
|
|
|
10.7
|
%
|
|
$
|
265,843
|
|
|
|
14.3
|
%
|
|
|
Publishing
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Expiration dates assume no exercise of renewal, extension or termination options.
|
|
(2)
|
|
Business Journal Publications has an option to extend its term for 5 years at 95% of the fair
market rent at the time of extension.
|
|
|
(3)
|
|
Represents annualized monthly gross rent at September 30, 2007.
|
|
City Center
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INDUSTRY/
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
% OF
|
|
|
|
|
|
% OF
|
|
|
PRINCIPAL
|
|
LEASE
|
|
RENTAL
|
|
LEASED
|
|
RENTABLE
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
TENANT
|
|
BUSINESS
|
|
EXPIRATION
(1)
|
|
OPTION
(2)
|
|
SQ. FT.
|
|
SQ. FT.
|
|
RENT
(3)
|
|
RENT
|
|
State of HI
Dept. of Human
Services
|
|
Government
|
|
|
03/31/09
|
|
|
Yes
|
|
|
12,911
|
|
|
|
17.5
|
%
|
|
$
|
283,526
|
|
|
|
18.6
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clifford Projects
|
|
Architectural Services
|
|
|
02/29/16
|
|
|
Yes
|
|
|
11,444
|
|
|
|
15.5
|
%
|
|
$
|
339,984
|
|
|
|
22.3
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,355
|
|
|
|
33.1
|
%
|
|
$
|
623,509
|
|
|
|
40.8
|
%
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Expiration dates assume no exercise of renewal, extension or termination options.
|
|
(2)
|
|
State of Hawaii, Dept. of Human Services has an option to extend its term for 4 years and 11
months at fair market rent; Clifford Projects has an option to extend its term for 5 years at
fair market rent.
|
|
|
(3)
|
|
Represents annualized monthly gross rent at September 30, 2007.
|
|
56
City Square
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INDUSTRY/
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
% OF
|
|
|
|
|
|
% OF
|
|
|
PRINCIPAL
|
|
LEASE
|
|
RENTAL
|
|
LEASED
|
|
RENTABLE
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
TENANT
|
|
BUSINESS
|
|
EXPIRATION
(1)
|
|
OPTION
(2)
|
|
SQ. FT.
|
|
SQ. FT.
|
|
RENT
(3)
|
|
RENT
|
|
Arizona Dept. of
Economic
Security
|
|
Government
|
|
|
06/30/12
|
|
|
Yes
|
|
|
98,933
|
|
|
|
13.4
|
%
|
|
$
|
1,859,820
|
|
|
|
20.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Expiration dates assume no exercise of renewal, extension or termination options.
|
|
(2)
|
|
The Arizona Dept. of Economic Security has an option to extend its term for 5 years at fair
market rent.
|
|
|
(3)
|
|
Represents annualized monthly gross rent at September 30, 2007.
|
|
Sorrento Technology Center
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INDUSTRY/
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
% OF
|
|
|
|
|
|
% OF
|
|
|
PRINCIPAL
|
|
LEASE
|
|
RENTAL
|
|
LEASED
|
|
RENTABLE
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
TENANT
|
|
BUSINESS
|
|
EXPIRATION
(1)
|
|
OPTION
(2)
|
|
SQ. FT.
|
|
SQ. FT.
|
|
RENT
(3)
|
|
RENT
|
|
Information
Systems
Laboratories
|
|
Technology
|
|
|
11/30/11
|
|
|
Yes
|
|
|
25,477
|
|
|
|
40.2
|
%
|
|
$
|
577,352
|
|
|
|
41.1
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fujitsu
|
|
Technology
|
|
|
12/31/10
|
|
|
Yes
|
|
|
37,886
|
|
|
|
59.8
|
%
|
|
$
|
825,780
|
|
|
|
58.9
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
63,363
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
$
|
1,403,132
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Expiration dates assume no exercise of renewal, extension or termination options.
|
|
(2)
|
|
Information Systems Laboratories has an option to extend its term for 5 years at the higher
of fair market rent or a 3.5% increase above the tenants rent at expiration. Fujitsu has an
option to extend its term for 5 years at fair market rent.
|
|
|
(3)
|
|
Represents annualized monthly gross rent at September 30, 2007.
|
|
Lease Expirations
The following table sets forth a summary schedule of the lease expirations for leases in place
as of September 30, 2007 for all Contributed Properties including the one that is 7.5% controlled
by Pacific Office Contributor. The information set forth in the table assumes that tenants exercise
no renewal options or early termination rights.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EXPIRING
|
|
|
|
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
|
|
NO. OF
|
|
|
|
|
|
SF AS A
|
|
|
|
|
|
RENT AS A
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
|
RENT
|
YEAR OF
|
|
LEASES
|
|
|
|
|
|
% OF
|
|
ANNUALIZED
|
|
% OF
|
|
RENT PER
|
|
RENT AT
|
|
PER RSF AT
|
LEASE EXPIRATION
|
|
EXPIRING
|
|
RSF
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
RENT
(1)(2)
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
LEASED SF
(3)
|
|
EXPIRATION
|
|
EXPIRATION
(4)
|
|
Available For Lease
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
306,307
|
|
|
|
12.8
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
135
|
|
|
|
80,331
|
|
|
|
3.4
|
%
|
|
|
2,433,681
|
|
|
|
4.3
|
%
|
|
$
|
30.30
|
|
|
|
3,028,533
|
|
|
$
|
37.70
|
|
2008
|
|
|
129
|
|
|
|
327,850
|
|
|
|
13.7
|
%
|
|
|
9,026,683
|
|
|
|
15.9
|
%
|
|
|
27.53
|
|
|
|
9,992,495
|
|
|
|
30.48
|
|
2009
|
|
|
95
|
|
|
|
256,460
|
|
|
|
10.7
|
%
|
|
|
7,253,120
|
|
|
|
12.8
|
%
|
|
|
28.28
|
|
|
|
7,830,565
|
|
|
|
30.53
|
|
2010
|
|
|
96
|
|
|
|
369,770
|
|
|
|
15.4
|
%
|
|
|
11,200,794
|
|
|
|
19.7
|
%
|
|
|
30.29
|
|
|
|
11,247,252
|
|
|
|
30.42
|
|
2011
|
|
|
68
|
|
|
|
300,329
|
|
|
|
12.5
|
%
|
|
|
7,741,260
|
|
|
|
13.6
|
%
|
|
|
25.78
|
|
|
|
9,132,065
|
|
|
|
30.41
|
|
2012
|
|
|
55
|
|
|
|
358,274
|
|
|
|
15.0
|
%
|
|
|
9,591,533
|
|
|
|
16.9
|
%
|
|
|
26.77
|
|
|
|
12,167,517
|
|
|
|
33.96
|
|
2013
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
55,909
|
|
|
|
2.3
|
%
|
|
|
1,804,097
|
|
|
|
3.2
|
%
|
|
|
32.27
|
|
|
|
1,594,444
|
|
|
|
28.52
|
|
2014
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
10,892
|
|
|
|
0.5
|
%
|
|
|
346,677
|
|
|
|
0.6
|
%
|
|
|
31.83
|
|
|
|
377,835
|
|
|
|
34.69
|
|
2015
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
65,820
|
|
|
|
2.7
|
%
|
|
|
1,571,763
|
|
|
|
2.8
|
%
|
|
|
23.88
|
|
|
|
1,575,621
|
|
|
|
23.94
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
162,540
|
|
|
|
6.8
|
%
|
|
|
5,852,153
|
|
|
|
10.3
|
%
|
|
|
36.00
|
|
|
|
6,918,990
|
|
|
|
42.57
|
|
Signed Leases Not
Commenced
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
100,890
|
|
|
|
4.2
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Building Management Use
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
672
|
|
|
|
0.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Portfolio
Total/Weighted Average
|
|
|
624
|
|
|
|
2,396,044
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
|
56,821,759
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
$
|
28.57
|
|
|
|
63,865,318
|
|
|
$
|
32.11
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Represents annualized monthly rent under commenced leases as of September 30, 2007. This amount
reflects total cash rent before abatements.
|
|
|
|
Abatements committed to as of September 30, 2007 for the 12 months ending September 30, 2008 were
$236,399.
|
|
(2)
|
|
Existing net rents are converted to gross rent by adding estimated annualized
operating expense reimbursements to base rents.
|
|
(3)
|
|
Represents annualized rent divided by leased square feet.
|
|
(4)
|
|
Represents annualized rent at expiration divided by leased square feet.
|
57
Ground Leased Contributed Properties
The land underlying two of the Contributed Properties, Waterfront Plaza and City Center, is
currently leased. These ground leases provide substantially all of the rights of a fee owner.
However, there are obligations under the ground leases to the fee owners that would not exist if
the interests in these Contributed Properties were owned in fee simple. The Pacific Office
Contributor affiliates owning these Contributed Properties do not have the right to purchase the
land subject to the ground leases. The following table presents minimum lease payment information
for each of the ground leases as of September 30, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MINIMUM PAYMENT DUE BY PERIOD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LESS THAN
|
|
2-3
|
|
4-5
|
|
MORE THAN
|
PROPERTY
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
1 YEAR
|
|
YEARS
|
|
YEARS
|
|
5 YEARS
|
|
Waterfront Plaza
|
|
$
|
223,174,384
|
|
|
$
|
1,738,105
|
|
|
$
|
4,004,279
|
|
|
$
|
4,256,000
|
|
|
$
|
213,176,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
City Center
(2)
|
|
$
|
9,675,427
|
|
|
$
|
279,231
|
|
|
$
|
588,123
|
|
|
$
|
630,012
|
|
|
$
|
8,178,061
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
232,849,811
|
|
|
$
|
2,017,336
|
|
|
$
|
4,592,402
|
|
|
$
|
4,886,012
|
|
|
$
|
221,354,061
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Lease term expires in 2060. The annual rental obligations reset on January 1, 2036, January
1, 2041, January 1, 2046, January 1, 2051, and January 1, 2055 in an amount equal to 8.0% of
the fair market value of the land. We have estimated the minimum future rental payments after
2035 to be an amount equal to the annual rent for 2035.
|
|
(2)
|
|
Lease term expires May 31, 2035. Ground lease also imposes obligation to pay 3% of tenant
revenues collected, other than operating expense reimbursements. On June 1, 2016 and 2026 the
annual rental obligation will reset to an amount equal to 6% of the fair market value of the
land. However, the ground rent cannot be less than the rent for the prior period. For the
period prior to June 1, 2016, we have only included the base rent component in the minimum
future payments. For the period after June 1, 2016 we estimated the annual minimum future
rental payments to be an amount equal to the base rent paid for the immediately preceding 12
month-period.
|
Indebtedness
The following table sets forth information relating to the material borrowings with respect to
the Contributed Properties as of September 30, 2007. Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes
to the table, each loan requires monthly payments of interest only and a balloon payment at
maturity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PRINCIPAL
|
|
INTEREST
|
|
MATURITY
|
|
BALANCE DUE AT
|
|
PREPAYMENT/
|
PROPERTY
|
|
BALANCE
|
|
RATE
|
|
DATE
|
|
MATURITY DATE
|
|
DEFEASANCE
|
|
City Center
(1)
|
|
$
|
3,982,758
|
|
|
|
7.5
|
%
|
|
|
8/15/08
|
|
|
$
|
3,840,903
|
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
Davies Pacific Center
|
|
|
95,000,000
|
|
|
|
5.86
|
%
|
|
|
11/11/16
|
|
|
|
95,000,000
|
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
First Insurance Center
|
|
|
38,000,000
|
|
|
|
5.735
|
%
|
|
|
1/1/16
|
|
|
|
38,000,000
|
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
First Insurance Center
|
|
|
14,000,000
|
|
|
|
5.395
|
%
|
|
|
1/6/16
|
|
|
|
14,000,000
|
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
Pacific Business News Building
(6)
|
|
|
11,965,694
|
|
|
|
6.98
|
%
|
|
|
4/6/10
|
|
|
|
11,612,544
|
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
Pan Am Building
|
|
|
60,000,000
|
|
|
|
6.17
|
%
|
|
|
8/11/16
|
|
|
|
60,000,000
|
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
Waterfront Plaza
|
|
|
100,000,000
|
|
|
|
6.3735
|
%
|
|
|
9/11/16
|
|
|
|
100,000,000
|
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
Waterfront Plaza
|
|
|
11,000,000
|
|
|
|
6.3735
|
%
|
|
|
9/11/16
|
|
|
|
11,000,000
|
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
City Square
|
|
|
27,500,000
|
|
|
|
5.5772
|
%
|
|
|
9/1/10
|
|
|
|
27,500,000
|
|
|
|
(11
|
)
|
City Square
|
|
|
24,420,988
|
|
|
LIBOR + 2.35%
|
|
|
9/1/10
|
|
|
|
28,500,000
|
(12)
|
|
|
(13
|
)
|
Sorrento Technology Center
(14)
|
|
|
11,800,000
|
|
|
|
5.75
|
%
(15)
|
|
|
1/11/16
|
(15)
|
|
|
11,800,000
|
|
|
|
(16
|
)
|
Seville Plaza
(17)
|
|
|
24,650,000
|
|
|
|
6.432
|
%
|
|
|
1/1/11
|
|
|
|
24,650,000
|
|
|
|
(18
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Requires monthly principal and interest payments of $37,931.
|
|
|
|
(2)
|
|
Loan is prepayable, subject to prepayment premium equal to greater of 2% of amount prepaid or
yield maintenance.
|
|
|
|
(3)
|
|
Loan is prepayable, after second anniversary of its securitization, subject to prepayment
premium equal to greater of (a) 1% of amount prepaid or (b) yield maintenance. No premium due
after August 11, 2016.
|
|
|
|
(4)
|
|
Loan is prepayable subject to a prepayment premium in an amount equal to the greater of 3% of
outstanding principal amount or yield maintenance. No premium due after October 1, 2015.
Loan may also be defeased after earlier of December 2008 or two years after the start-up
date of the loan, if securitized.
|
|
|
|
(5)
|
|
Loan is not prepayable until October 6, 2015; however, loan may be defeased after earlier of
August 2009 and two years after the start-up date of the loan, if securitized. No premium
is due upon prepayment.
|
|
|
|
(6)
|
|
Requires monthly principal and interest payments of $81,335.
|
|
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|
|
|
|
(7)
|
|
Loan may not be prepaid until February 6, 2010. No premium is due upon prepayment. Loan may
be defeased after the earlier of September 2008 or two years after the start-up date of the
loan, if securitized.
|
|
|
|
(8)
|
|
Loan may be prepaid following second anniversary of its securitization subject to a
prepayment premium equal to greater of 1% of principal balance of loan or yield maintenance.
No premium is due after May 11, 2016.
|
|
|
|
(9)
|
|
Loan may be prepaid subject to payment of a yield maintenance-based prepayment premium; no
premium is due after June 11, 2016. Loan may also be defeased after the date that is two
years from the start-up date of the loan, if securitized.
|
|
|
|
(10)
|
|
Loan may be prepaid subject to payment of a yield maintenance-based prepayment premium; no
premium is due after June 11, 2016.
|
|
|
|
(11)
|
|
Loan may not be prepaid until June 1, 2010. Loan may be defeased at any time after the
earlier of October 1, 2008 or the date that is two years after the start-up date of the
loan, if securitized.
|
|
|
|
(12)
|
|
Assumes entire loan amount is advanced.
|
|
|
|
(13)
|
|
Loan may be prepaid subject to payment of a fee in amount of $285,000 (until August 21, 2008) or $142,000 (after that date).
|
|
|
|
(14)
|
|
From and after January 11, 2010, requires monthly principal and interest payments in the amount of $68,862.
|
|
|
|
(15)
|
|
Although the maturity date is January 11, 2036, January 11, 2016 is the anticipated repayment
date because the interest rate adjusts as of January 11, 2016 to greater of 7.75% or treasury
rate plus 70 basis points, plus 2.7%.
|
|
|
|
(16)
|
|
No prepayment is permitted prior to October 11, 2016. Loan may be defeased after the earlier
of December 15, 2009 or second anniversary of the start-up date of the loan, if securitized.
|
|
|
|
(17)
|
|
Current percentage ownership for this property is 7.5%; stated loan amount, however, applies
to 100% of the property, rather than only 7.5% interest.
|
|
|
|
(18)
|
|
No prepayment permitted prior to July 11, 2010. Any prepayment is subject to payment of
prepayment premium in an amount equal to greater of 1% of amount of prepayment or yield
maintenance. Loan may also be defeased from December 12, 2005 and ending on earlier of
December 12, 2008 or second anniversary of the start-up date of the loan, if securitized.
|
|
Tax and Depreciation
The following table contains additional information about taxation and depreciation of all of
the Contributed Properties, including one Contributed Property in which Pacific Office Contributor
controls a minority 7.5% ownership interest. The average annualized depreciation rate is 2.88
%
.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FEDERAL TAX BASIS
|
|
PROPERTY TAXES
|
|
|
ADJUSTED
|
|
LIFE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
9/30/2007
|
|
CLAIMED
|
|
METHOD
(1)
|
|
2006
|
|
TAX RATE (%)
|
|
Waterfront Plaza
|
|
$
|
62,787,210
|
|
|
39 years
|
|
Straight line
|
|
$
|
1,142,071
|
|
|
|
1.10
|
|
Davies Pacific Center
|
|
$
|
46,297,676
|
|
|
39 years
|
|
Straight line
|
|
$
|
761,396
|
|
|
|
1.10
|
|
Pan Am Building
|
|
$
|
20,909,353
|
|
|
39 years
|
|
Straight line
|
|
$
|
456,057
|
|
|
|
1.10
|
|
First Insurance Center
|
|
$
|
32,415,969
|
|
|
39 years
|
|
Straight line
|
|
$
|
261,158
|
|
|
|
1.10
|
|
Pacific Business News Building
|
|
$
|
4,797,599
|
|
|
39 years
|
|
Straight line
|
|
$
|
125,096
|
|
|
|
1.10
|
|
City Center
|
|
$
|
1,045,859
|
|
|
39 years
|
|
Straight line
|
|
$
|
129,132
|
|
|
|
1.10
|
|
|
|
$
|
2,502,336
|
|
|
31.5 years
|
|
Straight line
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
City Square
|
|
$
|
16,258,302
|
|
|
39 years
|
|
Straight line
|
|
$
|
1,036,034
|
|
|
|
2.59
|
|
|
|
$
|
72,739
|
|
|
5 years
|
|
Double Declining
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sorrento Technology Center
|
|
$
|
2,243,605
|
|
|
39 years
|
|
Straight line
|
|
$
|
155,129
|
|
|
|
1.11
|
|
|
|
$
|
203,090
|
|
|
5 years
|
|
Double Declining
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Seville Plaza
(3)
|
|
$
|
13,358,805
|
|
|
39 years
|
|
Straight line
|
|
$
|
290,136
|
|
|
|
1.11
|
|
|
|
$
|
1,129,865
|
|
|
5 years
|
|
Double Declining
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Depreciation method and life claimed for each property and component thereof are determined by
reference to the IRS-mandated method for depreciating assets placed into service after 1986, known
as the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System.
|
|
|
(2)
|
|
Taxes paid for period May 15, 2006 through
December 31, 2006.
|
|
(3)
|
|
Percentage ownership for this property is 7.5%. Stated amounts apply to 100% of the property,
rather than only 7.5% interest.
|
In addition, at September 30, 2007, we have depreciable building, land and tenant improvements
with an aggregate tax basis of approximately $31.66 million and depreciable furniture, fixtures and
equipment associated with the Contributed Properties with an aggregate tax basis of approximately
$5.27 million. Depreciation on the building, land and tenant improvements is computed on the
straight line and double declining balance methods over the claimed life of such property, which is
between five and 39 years. Depreciation on furniture, fixtures and equipment is computed on the
double declining balance method over the claimed life of such property, which is either five or
seven years.
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Regulation
General
The Contributed Properties are subject to various covenants, laws, ordinances and regulations,
including regulations relating to common areas and fire and safety requirements. Pacific Office
Contributor believes that each of the properties has the necessary permits and approvals to operate
its business.
Americans With Disabilities Act
The Contributed Properties must comply with Title III of the ADA to the extent that such
properties are public accommodations as defined by the ADA. Under the ADA, all public
accommodations must meet federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. The
ADA may require removal of structural barriers to access by persons with disabilities in certain
public areas of our properties where such removal is readily achievable. Although Pacific Office
Contributor believes that the Contributed Properties in the aggregate substantially comply with
present requirements of the ADA, Pacific Office Contributor has not conducted a comprehensive audit
or investigation of all of the Contributed Properties to determine compliance, and Pacific Office
Contributor is aware that some particular properties may currently be in non-compliance with the
ADA. Noncompliance with the ADA could result in the incurrence of additional costs to attain
compliance. The obligation to make readily achievable accommodations is an ongoing one, and
continual assessment of the properties will be required.
Environmental Matters
Environmental laws regulate, and impose liability for, releases of hazardous or toxic
substances into the environment. Under various of these laws, an owner or operator of real estate
is or may be liable for costs related to soil or groundwater contamination on, in, or migrating to
or from its property. In addition, persons who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous
or toxic substances may be liable for the costs of cleaning up contamination at the disposal site.
Such laws often impose liability regardless of whether the person knew of, or was responsible for,
the presence of the hazardous or toxic substances that caused the contamination. The presence of,
or contamination resulting from, any of these substances, or the failure to properly remediate
them, may adversely affect our ability to sell or rent our property or to borrow using such
property as collateral. In addition, persons exposed to hazardous or toxic substances may sue for
personal injury damages. For example, some laws impose liability for
release of or exposure to materials containing asbestos, a substance known to be present in a number of our buildings. In
other cases, some of our properties have been (or may have been) affected by contamination from
past operations or from off-site sources. As a result, in connection with our current or former
ownership, operation, management and development of real properties, we may be potentially liable
for investigation and cleanup costs, penalties, and damages under environmental laws.
Although most of the Contributed Properties have been subjected to Phase I assessments, they
are limited in scope, and may not include or identify all potential environmental liabilities or
risks associated with the property. Unless required by applicable laws or regulations, we may elect
to conduct no investigation, remedy or amelioration of the liabilities disclosed in the Phase I
assessments may be made.
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Insurance
Pacific Office Contributor carries comprehensive liability, fire, extended coverage, business
interruption and rental loss insurance covering all of the Contributed Properties under a blanket
insurance policy. Pacific Office Contributor believes the policy specifications and insured limits
are appropriate and adequate given the relative risk of loss, the cost of the coverage and industry
practice; however, the insurance coverage may not be sufficient to fully cover losses. Pacific
Office Contributor does not carry insurance for certain losses, including, but not limited to,
losses caused by riots or war. Some of the policies, like those covering losses due to terrorism,
earthquakes and floods, are insured subject to limitations involving substantial self insurance
portions and significant deductibles and co-payments for such events. In addition, many of the
Contributed Properties are located in an area subject to an increased risk of earthquakes. While
Pacific Office Contributor presently carries earthquake insurance on its properties, the amount of
our earthquake insurance coverage may not be sufficient to fully cover losses from earthquakes. We
may reduce or discontinue earthquake, terrorism or other insurance on some or all of our properties
in the future if the cost of premiums for any of these policies exceeds, in our judgment, the value
of the coverage discounted for the risk of loss. Also, if destroyed, we may not be able to rebuild
certain of our properties due to current zoning and land use regulations. In addition, our title
insurance policies may not insure for the current aggregate market value of the Contributed
Properties, and we do not intend to increase our title insurance coverage as the market value of
our portfolio increases. See RISK FACTORS Risks Related to Our Business and Properties
Following the Transactions Potential losses may not be covered by insurance.
Competitive Factors
We compete with a number of developers, owners and operators of office and commercial real
estate, many of which own properties similar to ours in the same markets in which our properties
are located. If our competitors offer space at rental rates below current market rates, or below
the rental rates we currently charge our tenants, we may lose potential tenants and we may be
pressured to reduce our rental rates below those we currently charge or to offer more substantial
rent abatements, tenant improvements, early termination rights or below-market renewal options in
order to retain tenants when our tenants leases expire. In that case, our financial condition,
results of operations, cash flow, per share trading price of our Common Stock and ability to
satisfy our debt service obligations and to pay dividends to you may be adversely affected.
Employment
The
Contributed Properties have no employees and their respective ownership entities have historically
contracted for property management services for all of the Contributed Properties from property
management service providers affiliated with The Shidler Group.
Therefore, the Contributed Properties have automatically had no
employees.
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MANAGEMENT OF PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
Directors and Executive Officers
After the Reincorporation, the size of our Board of Directors will be four to nine members.
On the effective date of the Reincorporation, the Board of Directors
is expected to consist of seven members.
We expect that Messrs. Hamlin, Brennan, Denton and Higbee will be independent directors within
the meaning of the listing standards of AMEX.
The
following table sets forth certain information concerning our
anticipated directors and executive
officers following the consummation of the Transactions.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Name
|
|
Age
|
|
Position
|
Jay H. Shidler
|
|
|
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|
|
|
Chairman of the Board of Directors
|
Dallas E. Lucas
|
|
|
45
|
|
|
Chief Executive Officer and Director
|
Thomas R. Hislop
|
|
|
58
|
|
|
Director
|
Clay W. Hamlin
|
|
|
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|
|
|
Director
|
Michael W. Brennan
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
Director
|
Robert L. Denton
|
|
|
55
|
|
|
Director
|
Paul M. Higbee
|
|
|
52
|
|
|
Director
|
Lawrence J. Taff
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
Chief Financial Officer
|
Russell Beecher
|
|
|
37
|
|
|
Chief Investment Officer
|
Kimberly F. Aquino
|
|
|
43
|
|
|
Secretary
|
The
following is a biographical summary of the experience of our
anticipated directors and executive
officers.
Jay H. Shidler
will be the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Shidler is the Founder and
Managing Partner of The Shidler Group, a national real estate investment firm. Since forming The
Shidler Group in 1972, Mr. Shidler and his affiliates have acquired and managed over 2,000
properties in 40 states and Canada. Mr. Shidler has founded and has been the initial investor in
numerous public and private companies. Among these companies, three are highly successful public
real estate investment trusts TriNet Corporate Realty Trust, Inc. (formerly NYSE: TRI), the first
public triple-net lease REIT and now merged with iStar Financial; First Industrial Realty Trust,
Inc. (NYSE: FR), one of the nations largest providers of diversified industrial real estate, and
Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC), consistently ranked as one of the nations best
performing REITs. Mr. Shidler serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Industrial
Realty Trust, Inc. and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Corporate Office Properties Trust.
Dallas E. Lucas
will be our Chief Executive Officer and a member of our Board of Directors.
Since 2002, Mr. Lucas served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Maguire
Properties (NYSE: MPG), a REIT focused on the office market of Southern California. From 1998 to
2002, Mr. Lucas served as the Director, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NorthStar
Capital Investment Corp., a $2.5 billion privately held REIT. From 1993 to 1998, Mr. Lucas was the
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Crescent Real Estate Equities Company (NYSE:
CEI). Mr. Lucas was instrumental in the MPG and CEI initial public offerings
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and the development of the corporate strategy of Northstar Capital Investments. Mr. Lucas
began his career as an auditor with Arthur Andersen & Company in 1984 and left the firm as an audit
manager in 1993 to join Crescent. Mr. Lucas is a CPA and received a bachelors degree in business
administration from the University of Oklahoma.
Thomas R. Hislop
will be a member of our Board of Directors upon the consummation of the
Transactions. Mr. Hislop served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Arizona
Land Income Corporation since 1988. Mr. Hislop is Chief Executive Officer and a director of
Peacock, where he has been engaged in various capacities since that companys inception in 1989.
Prior to that Mr. Hislop was a director of Young, Smith & Peacock since 1967.
Clay W. Hamlin, III
will be a member of our Board of Directors. Mr. Hamlin is Vice Chairman
of the Board of Trustees of Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC), which he co-founded in
1997. Mr. Hamlin joined The Shidler Group in 1989 as Managing Partner of The Shidler Groups
Mid-Atlantic region, which was contributed to, and merged with, Royale Investments, Inc. to become
Corporate Office Properties Trust in 1997. Mr. Hamlin served as Chief Executive Officer of
Corporate Office Properties Trust from 1997 through 2005. Bringing over 35 years of real estate
experience, Mr. Hamlin is also an attorney, a CPA and holds an MBA from the Wharton School.
Michael W. Brennan
will be a member of our Board of Directors. Mr. Brennan has been President
and Chief Executive Officer of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), the nations largest
provider of diversified industrial real estate, since 1998. Mr. Brennan joined The Shidler Group
as its principal acquisitions executive in 1986 and was named Partner of its Mid-West region in
1988. Mr. Brennan has 25 years of real estate experience during which he has orchestrated over $10
billion of industrial real estate transactions. Mr. Brennan holds a bachelors degree in finance
from the University of Notre Dame.
Robert L. Denton
will be a member of our Board of Directors. Mr. Denton is a Managing Partner
with The Shidler Group and the resident principal in its New York office responsible for directing
the implementation of The Shidler Groups new investment vehicles. Prior to joining The Shidler
Group in 1994, Mr. Denton co-founded Providence Capital, Inc., a
private investment bank, and served
in key positions at First Pacific U.S. Securities, Ltd., Jefferies & Company and Booz Allen &
Hamilton, Inc. Mr. Denton graduated with a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania
and received his MBA from the Wharton School.
Paul M. Higbee
will be a member of our Board of Directors. Mr. Higbee has over 28 years of
experience as an investment banker and investor. From September 2001 to present, Mr. Higbee has
been a partner of G.C. Andersen Partners, LLC, a merchant banking firm engaged in private equity
investments and investment banking for middle-market companies. Mr. Higbee serves on the boards of
several portfolio companies. Prior to joining GC Andersen Partners, Mr. Higbee was a Managing
Director of Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown, having joined Bankers Trust in 1996. From 1990 to 1996, Mr.
Higbee was a Managing Director at PaineWebber, and from 1981 to 1990, he worked at Drexel Burnham
Lambert. Mr. Higbee started his career at Shearson Loeb Rhoades. Mr. Higbee received an A.B. in
Economics from Princeton University and an MBA from the Wharton School.
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Lawrence J. Taff
will be our Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Taff is a Managing Partner with The
Shidler Group, responsible for overseeing financial management and Hawaii property operations.
Prior to his joining The Shidler Group in 1995, Mr. Taff was a Tax Partner with the international
accounting firm, Arthur Andersen LLP, where he was responsible for real estate consulting as well
as tax compliance and consulting. Mr. Taff is a CPA and received a bachelors degree in accounting
from California Polytechnic University.
Russell Beecher
will be our Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Beecher is also Director of
Acquisitions for The Shidler Group. Mr. Beecher has over 13 years experience in acquisitions
throughout the Western region. Prior to joining The Shidler Group, Mr. Beecher served as
Investment Director/Vice President Acquisitions Dispositions for Principal Financial and was
instrumental in leading that company to its current position as the fourth largest real estate
advisor in the nation. Mr. Beecher graduated with a B.S. degree in finance from the Iowa State
University and received his MBA from the University of Iowa.
Kimberly F. Aquino
will be our Secretary. Ms. Aquino is currently Senior Vice President of
The Shidler Group, responsible for administering new investment vehicles. Since joining The Shidler
Group in 1991, Ms. Aquino has been integral to the development of several of The Shidler Groups
ventures, including the founding and public offering of The Shidler Groups real estate investment
trusts. Prior to joining The Shidler Group, Ms. Aquino managed the national and international
referral network at a large real estate brokerage firm.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITHIN PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
Following the consummation of the Transactions, we will be subject to various conflicts of
interest arising out of our relationship with the Advisor and our other affiliates. The conflicts
of interest that may be material include:
|
|
|
conflicts related to the compensation arrangements between the Advisor, certain of
our affiliates and us
|
|
|
|
|
conflicts with respect to the allocation of the time of the Advisor and its key
personnel
|
|
|
|
|
conflicts resulting from agreements between us and the Advisor
|
|
|
|
|
conflicts with respect to our potential exercise of options to purchase additional
properties from Pacific Office Contributor
|
|
|
|
|
conflicts with respect to our potential future sale of the Contributed Properties
|
|
|
|
|
conflicts with respect to the grant of registration rights to certain of our
affiliates and
|
|
|
|
|
|
conflicts related to promissory notes issued by us and held by Pacific Office
Contributor.
|
|
The foregoing conflicts of interest are discussed below.
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Advisory Agreement with Pacific Office Management, Inc.
As part of the Transactions, we will enter into the Advisory Agreement with the Advisor
pursuant to which the Advisor, an entity owned by Mr. Shidler and certain related parties of The
Shidler Group, will have the authority and the obligation to manage our day-to-day operations and
the operations of the Operating Partnership in accordance with guidelines established by our Board
of Directors. We anticipate that we will rely to a significant extent on the facilities and
resources of the Advisor to conduct our operations. Jay H. Shidler, a shareholder and the sole
director of the Advisor, will serve as the Chairman of our Board of
Directors and Lawrence J. Taff, a
shareholder and officer of the Advisor, will serve as our Chief Financial Officer immediately
following the Transactions. Dallas Lucas, the Chief Executive Officer and an employee of the
Advisor, will serve as our Chief Executive Officer.
For performing services under the Advisory Agreement, the Advisor will receive:
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an annual base management fee of $1.5 million per year, which is payable in
arrears on a quarterly basis, and a supplemental management fee, also payable in
arrears, in the event that the aggregate gross asset value, excluding depreciation,
of our real property (whether or not fully reflected in our financial statements)
exceeds $1.5 billion. The supplemental management fee is an annual amount equal to
one tenth of one percent (0.1%) of the amount by which our aggregate gross asset
value exceeds $1.5 billion. These management fees will be reduced by up to 50% of
direct expenses incurred by us to certain other service providers, such as our
independent registered public accountants, in the conduct of our
business and
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real property transaction management fees for performing real property transaction
management services for us, including all origination, underwriting, acquisition,
capitalization and disposition services performed on our behalf. All real property
transaction management fees payable to the Advisor are required to be based on the
prevailing market rates for similar services provided on an arms-length basis in the
area in which the subject property is located, and must be approved by a majority of
our directors who are not our employees or employees of the Advisor.
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Although the Advisor may provide some or all of the required functions and personnel itself
soon after the consummation of the Transactions, it is anticipated that the Advisor will
subcontract some of its advisory obligations to one or more affiliates of the Advisor immediately
following the consummation of the Transactions, as permitted under the Advisory Agreement. Because
Mr. Shidler and related parties of The Shidler Group own the Advisor, any affiliate of the Advisor
will also be an affiliate of Mr. Shidler and The Shidler Group. In addition we will enter into or
retain existing property management agreements for each of our properties with an affiliate of the
Advisor designated by the Advisor under which the affiliate will be entitled to receive fees for
property management services. All property management fees for newly executed agreements are
required to be market-rate compensation based on the prevailing market rates for similar services
provided on an arms-length basis in the area in which the subject property is located, and will
require the prior written approval of a majority of independent directors. We believe that the
property management fees payable under existing property management agreements are similarly market
rate. These fees aggregated approximately $2.67 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 and
approximately $2.18 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
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All agreements and arrangements, including those relating to payments under the Advisory
Agreement, between us and the Advisor or any of its affiliates will not be the result of
arms-length negotiations. However, compensation to the Advisor and its affiliates will be
approved by a majority of our independent directors and terms of future transactions with the
Advisor shall be no less favorable to us than terms that we believe we could obtain from
unaffiliated entities providing similar services as an ongoing activity in the same geographical
location.
For further information regarding the Advisory Agreement, we urge you to review the discussion
beginning on page 113 of this Proxy Statement under MATERIAL AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO
THE TRANSACTIONS2. Advisory Agreement, and the full text of the Advisory Agreement appearing in
Appendix F
to this Proxy Statement.
Competition for Management Time
The sole director and certain of the officers of the Advisor, and certain of the individuals
that we expect to serve as our officers and directors following the consummation of the
Transactions, currently are engaged, and in the future will engage, in the management of other
business entities and properties in other business activities. Specifically, as disclosed
elsewhere in this proxy statement, Jay H. Shidler will serve as the Chairman of our Board of
Directors and Lawrence J. Taff will serve as our Chief Financial Officer immediately following the
consummation of the Transactions. Upon consummation of the Transactions, we will enter into
Noncompetition Agreements with Messrs. Shidler and Taff, which will limit, but not eliminate, their
respective right to compete with us. The Noncompetition Agreements will prohibit, without our
prior written consent, Messrs. Shidler and Taff from investing in certain office properties in any
county in which the Contributed Properties are located, our targeted geographic operating region
and in any county in which we own an office property. However, this covenant not to compete does
not restrict, among other things,
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Transactions
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investment
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Activities of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc., Corporate Office Properties Trust and
their affiliates
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Each of Mr. Shidler and Mr. Taff will devote only as much of their time to our business as
they, in their judgment, determine is reasonably required.
In addition, as disclosed elsewhere in this proxy statement, immediately following the
consummation of the Transactions, it is anticipated that the Advisor will subcontract some or all
of its advisory obligations to one or more affiliates of the Advisor, as permitted under the
Advisory Agreement. The affiliates of the Advisor that are expected to subcontract these advisory
obligations currently are engaged, and in the future will engage, in the management of other
business entities and properties in other business activities.
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As a result, certain of the officers, directors and affiliates of the Advisor and certain of
our officers and directors following the consummation of the Transactions may experience conflicts
of interest in allocating business time, services, and functions among our business and the various
other business ventures in which any of them are or may become involved.
Rights and Obligations of the Company and Pacific Office Contributor under the Master Agreement
Pursuant to the terms of the Master Agreement, upon consummation of the Transactions, Pacific
Office Contributor will grant an option to the Operating Partnership to acquire additional office
properties located in defined target markets and to be identified when the Transactions are
consummated. If the Operating Partnership exercises its option for any property, Pacific Office
Contributor or its affiliated entities will contribute such additional office properties to the
Operating Partnership at contribution values equal to their total net investment, including third
party transactional expenses, in consideration for cash or, at the Operating Partnerships
election, Common Units valued at the 90 trading day average closing price per share of the Common
Stock. Parcels of real property subject to this option will be prospective or completed
acquisitions by Pacific Office Contributor or other affiliates of The Shidler Group identified at
closing and consummated no later than June 30, 2008.
Any additional office properties will be contributed to the Operating Partnership at
contribution values equal to their total net investment, including third party transactional
expenses. The market value of any of the office properties that is or might become a possible
acquisition target may differ from the total net investment by Pacific Office Contributor or its
affiliated entities in that property. As a result, and in light of his financial interest in
various affiliates of Pacific Office Contributor and his anticipated service to us as Chairman of
our Board of Directors, it is possible that Mr. Shidler may experience a conflict of interest with
respect to the contribution of additional properties to the Operating Partnership by such
affiliates.
In addition, as described in the Master Agreement, the Contributed Properties contributed to
us by Pacific Office Contributor as part of the Transactions are subject to certain sale
restrictions for ten years after the Transactions are consummated. A sale of a Contributed Property
which would not provide continued tax deferral to Pacific Office Contributor requires us to notify
Pacific Office Contributor and to cooperate with it in considering strategies to defer or mitigate
the recognition of gain under the Internal Revenue Code by any of the equity interest holders of
the recipient of the Operating Partnership units. In the event that the sale by us of any of the
Contributed Properties would be beneficial to us but would negatively impact the tax treatment of
Pacific Office Contributor, it is possible that any of our directors with a direct or financial
interest in Pacific Office Contributor, including Mr. Shidler, may experience a conflict of
interest.
Pacific Office Contributor would also hold promissory notes payable by the Operating
Partnership in principal amounts equal to $12 million plus amounts reflecting capital investments
made in the properties since the Master Agreement was entered into. These principal amounts are
presently anticipated to be $6.5 million. The promissory notes will accrue interest at a rate of
7% per annum, with interest payable quarterly, subject to an Operating Partnership right of
accrual. They will have a five-year maturity, subject to an Operating Partnership option to extend
for one additional year. The promissory notes will be unsecured obligations of the Operating
Partnership.
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Since both parties will have rights under these promissory notes, their exercise of these
rights and pursuit of remedies may be affected by their relationship with each other.
Registration Rights Agreement with Pacific Office Contributor and other recipients of the
partnership units of the Operating Partnership
Upon consummation of the Transactions, we will agree in a registration rights agreement to
file a registration statement covering the resale of the 1,180,000 shares of our Common Stock that
will be sold to the Subscribers and the Other Subscriber upon
consummation of the Transactions, the up to 500,000 additional shares
of Common Stock that may be purchased by designees of Pacific Office
Contributor pursuant to options granted to them as part of the
Transactions and the 46,170,645 shares that are issuable upon
redemption of the Operating Partnership units that we anticipate issuing as part of the
Transactions. We will agree to file this registration statement no later than one year and nine
months following consummation of the Transactions. Pacific Office Contributor and its affiliates
will agree not to sell any of the shares of our Common Stock acquired upon redemption of the
Operating Partnership units until at least the second anniversary of the consummation of the
Transactions. We will also grant Pacific Office Contributor and its affiliates rights to sell their
shares of our Common Stock in subsequent offerings by us of our securities in an offering
registered under the Securities Act.
We anticipate that in any registration rights agreement we execute, we will retain certain
rights to defer registration in circumstances where such registration would be detrimental to the
Company. Because certain affiliates of Mr. Shidler are expected to be recipients of registration
rights, it is possible that any of our directors, officers or other affiliates having a financial
interest in Pacific Office Contributor or its affiliates may experience a conflict of interest in
circumstances where a registration would be advantageous to such persons, but detrimental to us.
Policies to Address Conflicts
As described above, we may be subject to conflicts of interest relating to compensation
arrangements with the Advisor, the terms and conditions on which various transactions might be
entered into by us and the Advisor or its affiliates and other situations in which our interests
may differ from those of certain of our affiliates. We expect that additional conflicts of
interest will arise between us and our directors, officers and employees in the future.
Following
the consummation of the Transactions, it is expected that our Board
of Directors
will adopt written policies and procedures to address these and other potential conflicts of
interest. While such policies and procedures would be adopted at the
discretion of our Board of
Directors, we anticipate that some or all of the following policies and procedures will be adopted
to address potential conflicts of interest. When adopted, these policies and procedures will be
made available on our website.
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Policies
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Transactions with a conflict of interest would be required to be approved by the Audit
Committee of our Board of Directors or any other committee of our Board comprised solely of
independent directors designated by our Board.
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When determining whether to approve, ratify, disapprove or reject any transaction, the
designated committee will be required to consider all relevant factors, including the
commercial reasonableness of the transaction, the materiality of the direct or indirect
interest
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in the transaction of any party experiencing the conflict of interest, whether the
transaction may involve an actual or the appearance of a conflict of interest, and the
impact of the transaction on any directors independence, as defined under AMEX listing
standards and in any corporate governance guidelines adopted by our Board.
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The relevant committee will approve or ratify only those transactions that it determines
in good faith are in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.
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Procedures
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Each director, director nominee, executive officer and employee must promptly notify
another senior executive officer in writing of any direct or indirect interest that such
person or an immediate family member of such person had, has or may have in a transaction
in which the Company participates.
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Any proposed transaction that may present a conflict of interest may be referred to the
Boards Audit Committee or any other committee of the Board comprised solely of independent
directors designated by the Board.
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If the party participating in the reported transaction is a director or an immediate
family member of a director, then the director should not participate in any deliberations
or decisions regarding the reported transaction.
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If the relevant committee determines that the reported transaction presents a conflict
of interest, then such committee will review, approve, disapprove or ratify the
transaction.
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If the reported transaction was not approved in advance or if a reported transaction was
not determined to present a conflict of interest at the time it was entered into but
thereafter presents a conflict of interest, the transaction must be presented to the
relevant committee for ratification. If the transaction is not ratified by the relevant
committee, then the Company should take all reasonable actions to attempt to terminate the
Companys participation in the transaction.
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The Company may perform an annual search of its accounts payable, accounts receivable
and other databases to identify any other potential transactions that may present conflicts
of interest.
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MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
Directors and Executive Officers
The Companys Bylaws provide that a majority of the Board of Directors must not be affiliated,
directly or indirectly, with ALI Advisor, Inc. and must not perform any other services for the
Company, except as a director of the Company (Unaffiliated Directors). Certain information
regarding each of the Companys directors is set forth below.
Thomas R. Hislop
, age 58, has served as Chairman of the Board (and, in that capacity, as Chief
Executive Officer) of the Company since September 22, 1988, and as Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer of the Company since its inception. Mr. Hislop is Chief Executive Officer and a
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director of Peacock, where he has been employed since that companys inception in 1989. Prior
to that date, Mr. Hislop was a director of Young, Smith & Peacock, Inc. (YSP), where he was
employed from 1967 to 1989.
Robert L. Blackwell
, age 84, has served as an Unaffiliated Director of the Company since May
12, 1992. Mr. Blackwell has extensive experience in managing assets for various trusts, and is
currently self-employed as a manager of various trust portfolios. He has been involved with real
estate in Arizona for more than twenty-five years. Mr. Blackwell is a native of Kansas. He is a
graduate of the University of Kansas and has resided in Arizona since 1957.
Burton P. Freireich
, age 82, has served as an Unaffiliated Director of the Company since
September 9, 1991. Mr. Freireich is currently retired. Prior to retirement, Mr. Freireich was an
owner of News-Suns Newspaper from 1960 to 1984. Mr. Freireich is a graduate of the University of
Illinois and has resided in Arizona since 1950.
David W. Miller
, age 59, has served as an Unaffiliated Director of the Company since March
2004. Mr. Miller served as Secretary of the Company from September 22, 1988 to March 2004. Mr.
Miller has served as Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Peacock since June
1989. Prior to that date, Mr. Miller served in various capacities with YSP, where he was employed
from 1971 until he joined Peacock.
Officers are elected annually by the Companys Board of Directors and serve at the discretion
of the Board. Information regarding the Companys current executive officers who are not also
directors of the Company is set forth below.
Barry
W. Peacock
, age 70, has served as the Companys President
since its inception in 1988 until his resignation on November 12,
2007 to pursue other interests.
Mr. Peacock is Chairman of the Board of Peacock, a position he has held since the inception of that
company in June 1989. Mr. Peacock served as a senior executive with YSP Holdings from 1964 until
June 1989, and most recently as Managing DirectorMunicipal Bonds.
Larry P. Staley
, age 64, has served as the Companys Vice President since its inception in
1988 and as its Secretary since March 2004. Mr. Staley is Vice Chairman of the Board of Peacock, a
position he has held since June 1989. Prior to that date, Mr. Staley served in various capacities
with YSP Holdings, where he was employed from 1973 until he joined Peacock in 1989.
Meetings of The Board of Directors
During 2006, the Board of Directors met on four occasions. All members of the Board attended
more than 75% of the meetings which occurred during their term as directors and more than 75% of
the meetings of the committees to which they were assigned.
Committees of The Board of Directors
The Company maintains an Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, comprised of the Companys
Unaffiliated Directors, Messrs. Freireich, Blackwell and Miller. The Audit Committee reviews the
financial statements of the Company and considers such other matters in relation to the internal
and external audit of the financial affairs of the Company as may be necessary or appropriate in
order to facilitate accurate and timely financial reporting. It also meets with management and the
independent auditor to review the results and scope of the audit and the
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services provided by the independent auditor. The Audit Committee held two meetings during the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. In addition, at least one member of the Audit Committee meets
telephonically with the independent auditor prior to the filing of each quarterly report with the
SEC. The Audit Committee met on February 28, 2006, in connection
with the independent audit conducted by Epstein, Weber & Conover, P.L.C., the Companys independent
public accountants (EWC), of the Companys operations through December 31, 2006. See Report of
Audit Committee and Appointment of Independent Auditor herein.
The Companys Board of Directors has adopted a written charter for the Audit Committee. The
charter was amended and revised in 2004 to incorporate the mandates of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002 and to comply with the rules promulgated thereunder by the SEC
and the AMEX. The Companys Board of Directors has determined that all of the
Unaffiliated Directors are independent under the rules of AMEX, as well as the special standards
established by the SEC for members of audit committees. The Companys Board has further determined
that Mr. Miller is the independent director who meets the qualifications of an audit committee
financial expert in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC.
The Company does not maintain a compensation committee, nor does it maintain a standing
nominating committee of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of the Company appointed a
nominating committee comprised solely of the Unaffiliated Directors for the sole purpose of making
recommendations to the Board concerning the selection of director nominees to stand for election at
the Annual Meeting. Upon making its proposals concerning such nominees to the Board of Directors,
the nominating committee was dissolved.
The Companys Board of Directors has not established a standing nominating committee, nor has
it adopted a nominating committee charter, because only the Companys Unaffiliated Directors, who
comprise a majority of the Board and who are each independent, select and recommend director
nominees. The Company will consider director nominees recommended by shareholders, but does not
solicit the names of potential nominees from shareholders. When identifying and evaluating director
nominees, regardless of whether such nominees are proposed by shareholders, the Unaffiliated
Directors serving as the ad hoc nominating committee take into account the existing resources and
needs of the Company as well as the business and personal experiences of such nominees.
Shareholders wishing to submit director nominee recommendations to the Company must follow the
procedures set forth in the discussion under Submission of Shareholder Proposals.
Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert
The Company maintains an Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, comprised of the Companys
Unaffiliated Directors, Messrs. Freireich, Blackwell and Miller. The Companys Board of Directors
has determined that all of the Unaffiliated Directors are independent under the rules of The
American Stock Exchange, as well as the special standards established by the Securities and
Exchange Commission for members of audit committees. The Companys Board has further determined
that Mr. Miller is the independent director who meets the qualifications of an audit committee
financial expert in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
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Code of Conduct and Ethics
The Companys Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applicable
to all Company personnel. In addition, the Companys Board has adopted a Supplemental Code of
Ethics applicable to the Companys Chairman of the Board (who, in that capacity, acts as the
Companys Chief Executive Officer) and the Companys senior financial officers. The Company
believes that each code substantially conforms with the code of ethics required by the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company will provide a copy of its Code
of Business Conduct and Ethics and/or its Supplemental Code of Ethics upon request made by writing
to the Company at its principal executive offices at 2999 North 44th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix,
Arizona 85018.
Report of The Audit Committee
As contemplated by its charter, the Companys Audit Committee (the Committee) has reviewed
and discussed the Companys audited financial statements with management. Additionally, the
Committee has discussed with EWC, the Companys independent auditor for 2006, the matters that are
required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards 61, Communication with Audit
Committees (as may be modified or supplemented), and matters regarding the quality of the
Companys financial reporting. EWC has provided to the Committee the written disclosures and the
letter required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1, Independence Discussions With
Audit Committees (as may be modified or supplemented), and the Committee discussed with EWC that
firms independence.
In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, and subject to the limitations
on the role and responsibilities of the Committee referred to in its charter, the Committee
recommended to the Companys Board of Directors that the audited financial statements be included
in the Companys annual report on Form 10-KSB for the 2006 fiscal year for filing with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
The foregoing report is submitted by Messrs. Freireich, Blackwell and Miller who constitute
the Audit Committee.
Auditor Independence
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has engaged EWC as the principal accounting firm
to be utilized by the Company during the 2006 fiscal year. The following table presents fees billed
for professional audit services rendered by Epstein, Weber & Conover P.L.C. for the fiscal years
ended December 31, 2005 and 2006.
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3,980
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9,315
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The tax fees set forth in the above table, which were approved in advance by the Companys
Audit Committee, include tax compliance services provided in relation to U.S. federal, state and
local taxes. The policy of the Companys Audit Committee is to approve expenditures for audit or
non-audit services at the time such services are proposed.
The Board of Directors anticipates that representatives of EWC will be present at the Annual
Meeting, will have the opportunity to make a statement if they desire, and will be available to
respond to appropriate shareholder questions.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires the Companys
directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of the
Companys equity securities, to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission initial reports of
ownership and reports of changes in ownership of common stock and other equity securities of the
Company. Such reports are filed on Form 3, Form 4, and Form 5 under the Exchange Act. Directors,
executive officers and greater-than-10% shareholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish the
Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
Based solely on its review of the copies of such forms received by it, or written
representations from certain reporting persons that no Forms 3, 4, or 5 were required for those
persons, the Company believes that all directors, executive officers, and greater-than-10%
beneficial owners have complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to such
persons or entities during the 2006 fiscal year.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Executive Compensation
The Company has no salaried employees. The table below sets forth information concerning the
annual and long-term compensation for services in all capacities to the Company for the fiscal
years ended December 31, 2006 of the Chief Executive Officer:
Summary Compensation Table
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Nonqualified
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Non-Equity
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Thomas R. Hislop
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2006
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The Company has no salaried employees. However, under an
advisory agreement with the ALI Advisor, Inc. ( ALI), the
Company pays ALI a servicing fee for
servicing the Companys first
mortgage loans. See CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS OF ARIZONA LAND
INCOME CORPORATION set forth elsewhere herein. Mr. Hislop is Treasurer, Vice President and a
director of ALI and functions as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hislop received no
salary from ALI in 2006 and no servicing fee was paid to ALI in 2006.
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Director Compensation
In return for their services as Unaffiliated Directors of the Company, Messrs. Freireich,
Blackwell and Miller receive an annual fee of $10,000, a meeting fee of $400 for each meeting of
the Board of Directors attended, and a fee of $100 for each meeting of the Board conducted by
telephone. Mr. Hislop does not receive compensation for his
services as a director of the Company.
The Company reimburses all directors for expenses incurred in connection with their duties as
directors of the Company.
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Earnings
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Compensation
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Total
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Robert L. Blackwell
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$
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11,600
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$
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-0-
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$
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-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
11,600
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|
Burton P. Freireich
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|
$
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11,600
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|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
11,600
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|
David W. Miller
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|
$
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11,600
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|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
11,600
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|
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth, as of November 5, 2007, certain information concerning
beneficial ownership of the Companys Class A Common Stock by (i) each director, (ii) each
executive officer, (iii) all of the Companys directors and executive officers as a group, and (iv)
each person known to the Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the Companys Class A Common
Stock:
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Amount and Nature of
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Percent of Class A
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Name
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Beneficial Ownership
(1)
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Common Stock
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Directors and Executive Officers:
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|
|
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|
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Thomas R. Hislop
(2)
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7,700
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|
|
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*
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Burton P. Freireich
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|
|
125,000
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|
|
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6.8
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%
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Robert L. Blackwell
(3)
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|
|
4,000
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|
|
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*
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David W. Miller
(4)
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|
|
1,500
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|
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|
*
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Barry W.
Peacock
(5)
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0
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|
|
|
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|
Larry P.
Staley
(6)
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|
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10,000
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|
|
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*
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All directors and executive officers as a group (6 persons)
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148,200
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|
|
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8.0
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%
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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5% Holders:
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|
|
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Phillip and
Linda Barkdoll
(7)
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125,000
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6.8
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%
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Unless otherwise noted, the address of each person named in the table is 2999 North 44th Street,
Suite 100, Phoenix, Arizona 85018.
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*
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Less than 1%.
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(1)
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The inclusion herein of any shares of common stock does not constitute an admission of
beneficial ownership of such shares, but is included in accordance with rules of the
SEC.
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(2)
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Includes 1,500 shares held in retirement accounts; 400 shares held in custodian accounts;
4,800 shares held in The Hislops Family Trust dated August 5, 2005 of which Mr. Hislop is
co-trustee; and 1,000 shares held in the Carol Cain Trust of which Mr. Hislop is trustee.
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(3)
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Includes 2,900 shares held in the Robert L. and Beverly Blackwell Family Trust, and 1,100
shares held in Mr. Blackwells Individual Retirement Account.
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(4)
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Includes 500 shares held in a custodial account for Mr. Millers daughter for which account
Mr. Miller serves as custodian.
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(5)
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Mr. Peacock served as President of the Company prior to his
resignation on November 12, 2007.
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(6)
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Includes 10,000 shares held in the Staley Family Trust dated July 15, 2005 of which Mr.
Staley is co-trustee.
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(7)
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Shares held by the Barkdoll Family Trust, of which Mr. and Mrs. Barkdoll are the trustees and
sole beneficiaries.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS OF ARIZONA
LAND INCOME CORPORATION
Advisory Agreement with ALI Advisor, Inc.
We are currently advised by ALI and expect to continue to be so advised
until the consummation of the Transactions. Our advisory agreement with ALI will be terminated in
connection with the consummation of the Transactions, and we will enter into a new advisory
agreement with a new advisor, as is more fully discussed in this Proxy Statement under MATERIAL
AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE TRANSACTIONS2. The Advisory Agreement. Thomas Hislop,
our current Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, is Vice President, Treasurer and a
director of ALI. Barry Peacock, a member of our Board of Directors, is President, Chief Executive
Officer and a director of ALI. Larry Staley, our current Vice President, is Secretary and a
director of ALI. Under our advisory agreement with ALI, we pay ALI a servicing fee for servicing
our first mortgage loans, all of which as of the date of this Proxy Statement have been paid in
full. Messrs. Hislop, Peacock and Staley collectively own all of the issued and outstanding stock
of ALI. The servicing fee is payable quarterly and equals 1/16 of 1% of (i) the
aggregate outstanding loan balance of the first mortgage loans in our mortgage loan portfolio, and
(ii) the recorded value of property acquired by us through foreclosure, as of the first day of each
fiscal quarter. During 2005, the Company paid ALI aggregate servicing fees of $10,345 and during
2006 the Company did not pay any servicing fee.
We have also agreed to pay ALI an advisory fee for aiding us in developing investment policies
and analyzing and recommending investments to us. The advisory fee would be payable in any quarter
at the end of which the shareholders cumulative return on capital investment as of the end of such
quarter exceeds 12.7%, and the amount of the fee, when payable, would equal 30% of our available
cash in excess of that necessary to provide shareholders with a cumulative return on capital
investment in excess of 12.7%. We have not accrued or paid this advisory fee to ALI.
We have also agreed to reimburse ALI quarterly for other expenses incurred in servicing our
first mortgage loans, such as legal, accounting and transfer agent fees and copying and mailing
costs incurred in preparing and mailing periodic reports to shareholders. To date, we have not
reimbursed ALI for any such expenses. In lieu of paying any such fees, we and ALI have agreed that
we would reimburse ALI for its actual expenses incurred in connection with advising us, provided
that the maximum amount reimbursed may not exceed $20,000, and the Master Agreement limits all
payments by us to ALI to a maximum of $20,000 in aggregate.
Our advisory agreement with ALI expired by its own terms on June 13, 1991. However, we and ALI
have agreed to continue to operate as if the terms and conditions of the advisory agreement are
still in effect prior to consummation of the Transaction.
Retention of and Sale of Promissory Note to Peacock, Hislop, Staley & Given, Inc.
Mr. Hislop and David W. Miller are each members of the Companys pre-Transaction Board of
Directors and Messrs. Hislop and Staley are also executive officers of the
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Company
and Mr. Peacock was an executive officer of the Company until
November 12, 2007. Each of these individuals is also a shareholder of Peacock. For the past several
years, the Company has been liquidating its loan and land holdings and returning capital to its
shareholders through regular and special dividends. In January 2005, the Company engaged Peacock
to assist in developing and evaluating strategic alternatives available to the Company to enhance
shareholder value. The engagement with Peacock entailed an effort by Peacock to locate a possible
merger partner or acquirer for the Company that would result in enhanced shareholder value. The
Transactions are a product of the engagement. Under this engagement, the Company will pay Peacock
a fee of 4.0% of the transaction value (but in no event more than $250,000) upon the successful
completion of its efforts. In connection with the consummation of the Transactions, the Company
will pay to Peacock the capped fee amount of $250,000.
Additionally, the Company sold its interest in a note receivable to Peacock, following the
solicitation of bids to purchase the note receivable. The sale of the note was a requirement of
the Master Agreement. The Special Committee of our Board of Directors, initially formed in April
2005 for the purpose of evaluating strategic alternative for us, oversaw the solicitation process
and sale of the note. The Special Committee was composed of Messrs. Blackwell and Freireich,
members of the Audit Committee who are Unaffiliated Directors. The Special Committee considered and
approved Peacocks engagement to procure bids for the sale of the note and Peacocks participation
in the bidding process, which provided a mechanism for satisfying our obligation under the Master
Agreement in the event that no other bidder was forthcoming. On behalf of the Company, Peacock
contacted more than ten individuals and entities believed by Peacock to be potentially interested
in purchasing a note receivable secured by unimproved land, based upon prior transactions known to
Peacock, and community banks and larger banks thought to have interest in the area. Each potential
bidder was informed by Peacock that the minimum price, as required by the Master Agreement, was 95%
of the face value of the note. The Company invited those contacted to submit written bids to
purchase the note receivable. On the first date bids would be accepted, Peacock submitted a sealed
written bid to a third party (the Companys outside counsel) to hold pending the bid submission
deadline. A total of two bids were submitted, one of which was the Peacock bid. Peacock presented
the higher bid of $3,411,346 plus accrued and unpaid interest. The principal amount of the note
receivable was $3,516,852 plus accrued and unpaid interest at December 31, 2006 as well as at the
time of our sale of the note, which occurred in January 2007. The sales price received represented
a discount of approximately 3% from the face value of the note receivable. Following a report from
Peacock on the bidding process and its results and advice from counsel, the Special Committee
approved the sale to Peacock. The proceeds from the note receivable were subsequently invested in
trading securities.
Company Policy Regarding Related Person Transactions
In April 2004, the Companys Board of Directors adopted a Code Of Business Conduct and Ethics
as well as a Supplemental Code of Ethics for Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers.
Both codes set forth Company policies and procedures relating to transactions with related
persons. Transactions in which both the Company and any of its directors or executive officers (or
members of their immediate families) are or will be parties must receive the written approval of
the Audit Committee. The transactions described above between ALI and the Company were entered
into before the codes were adopted, and were approved when entered into by the Companys
Unaffiliated Directors. The sale of the Companys mortgage note receivable described above did not
follow the standard Company policy for related party transactions. The solicitation process and
sale of the note was approved by a Special Committee, organized by the
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Board of Directors, rather than the Audit Committee. The Special Committee was composed of
Unaffiliated Directors. The Audit Committee did not approve the solicitation process or sale of
the note because Mr. Miller, a member of the Audit Committee, is affiliated with Peacock and
therefore would have had a direct pecuniary interest in the outcome of the transaction.
UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The following discussion summarizes the material United States federal income tax consequences
of the purchase, ownership and disposition of our Common Stock by individuals who hold such Common
Stock as a capital asset (within the meaning of section 1221 of the Internal Revenue Code). It does
not purport to address the federal income tax consequences applicable to all categories of holders,
including holders subject to special treatment under federal income tax laws, such as insurance
companies, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, tax-exempt organizations
(except as discussed under Taxation of ShareholdersTax-Exempt Shareholders) or dealers in
securities. Except as discussed under Taxation of ShareholdersNon-U.S. Shareholders, this
summary also does not address persons who are not U.S. Shareholders (as defined herein).
This summary is based on current provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the Treasury
regulations promulgated thereunder and judicial and administrative authorities. All these
authorities are subject to change, and any change may be effective retroactively. This summary is
not tax advice, and is not intended as a substitute for careful tax planning. WE RECOMMEND THAT OUR
INVESTORS CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS REGARDING THE FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL OR FOREIGN TAX
CONSEQUENCES OF INVESTING OR CONTINUING THEIR INVESTMENT IN OUR STOCK IN LIGHT OF THEIR PARTICULAR
CIRCUMSTANCES.
General
We believe that we are organized in conformity with the requirements for qualification and
taxation as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code, that the consummation of the Transactions will
not cause us to cease to qualify as a REIT, and that our proposed method of operation, as described
in this Proxy Statement and as represented by us, will enable us to continue to meet the
requirements for qualification and taxation as a REIT. However, we have not obtained a ruling from
the IRS or an opinion of legal counsel or tax advisor with respect to the effect of the
Transactions on our REIT status. Furthermore, our continued qualification and taxation as a REIT
will depend upon our ability to meet, on a continuous basis, through actual annual operating
results: (i) income and asset composition tests, (ii) specified distribution levels,
(iii) diversity of beneficial ownership requirements, and (iv) various other qualification tests
(discussed below) imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. No assurance can be given that we actually
will satisfy such tests on a continuous basis. See Failure to Qualify, below.
The following is a general summary of the material Internal Revenue Code provisions that
govern the federal income tax treatment of a REIT and its shareholders. These are highly technical
and complex provisions that have received only limited administrative and judicial interpretation
and that are subject to change, potentially with retroactive effect.
In general, if we qualify as a REIT, we will not be subject to federal corporate income taxes
on the net income that we distribute currently to our shareholders. This treatment substantially
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eliminates the double taxation (taxation at both the corporation and shareholder levels)
that generally results from an investment in stock of a C corporation (that is, a corporation
generally subject to the full corporate-level tax). We will, however, still be subject to federal
income and excise tax in certain circumstances, including the following:
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|
|
We will be taxed at regular corporate rates on any undistributed REIT taxable income,
including undistributed net capital gains
|
|
|
|
|
We will be subject to the alternative minimum tax on our undistributed items of tax
preference
|
|
|
|
|
If we have (i) net income from the sale or other disposition of foreclosure property
that we hold primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business or
(ii) other non-qualifying income from foreclosure property, then we will be subject to tax
on that income at the highest corporate rate. In general, foreclosure property is any
property we acquire by foreclosure or otherwise on default of a lease of such property or a
loan secured by such property
|
|
|
|
|
If we have net income from prohibited transactions, such income will be subject to tax
at a rate of 100%. In general, prohibited transactions are sales or other dispositions of
property (other than foreclosure property) that we hold primarily for sale to customers in
the ordinary course of business
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|
|
|
|
If we fail to satisfy either the 75% gross income test or the 95% gross income test
(discussed below), but preserve our qualification as a REIT by satisfying certain other
requirements, then we will be subject to tax at a rate of 100% on the product of (a) the
greater of (i) the amount by which we fail the 75% gross income test or (ii) the amount by
which we fail the 95% gross income test, multiplied by (b) a fraction intended to reflect
our profitability
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|
|
|
|
If we fail to distribute for each calendar year at least the sum of (i) 85% of our REIT
ordinary income, (ii) 95% of our REIT capital gain net income, and (iii) any undistributed
taxable income from prior years, then we will be subject to a 4% excise tax on the excess
of the required distributions over the actual distributions
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|
|
|
|
If we acquire any asset from a C corporation in a transaction in which the basis of
the asset in our hands is determined by reference to the basis of the asset or any other
property in the hands of the C corporation, and if we recognize gain on the disposition of
such asset during the ten-year period beginning on the date we acquire the asset, then the
assets built-in gain (the excess of the assets fair market value at the time we
acquired it over the assets adjusted basis at that time) will be subject to tax at the
highest corporate rate
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|
We may elect to retain and pay income tax on some or all of our long-term capital gain,
as described below and
|
|
|
|
|
If it is determined that amounts of certain income and expense were not allocated
between us and a taxable REIT subsidiary (as defined below) on the basis of arms length
dealing, or to the extent we charge a taxable REIT subsidiary interest in excess of a
commercially reasonable rate, then we will be subject to a tax equal to 100% of those
amounts.
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Requirements for Qualification
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The Internal Revenue Code defines a REIT as a corporation, trust, or association:
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That is managed by one or more trustees or directors
|
|
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|
|
The beneficial ownership of which is evidenced by transferable shares or by transferable
certificates of beneficial interest
|
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That would be taxable as a domestic corporation, but for Sections 856 through 859 of the
Internal Revenue Code
|
|
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|
That is neither a financial institution nor an insurance company subject to certain
provisions of the Internal Revenue Code
|
|
|
|
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The beneficial ownership of which is held by 100 or more persons
|
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|
|
No more than 50% of the value of the outstanding stock of which is owned, directly or
indirectly, by five or fewer individuals (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code to
include certain entities) during the last half of each taxable year
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That meets certain other tests, described below, regarding the composition of its income
and assets and
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Whose taxable year is the calendar year.
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The first four requirements must be satisfied during the entire taxable year, and the fifth
requirement must be satisfied during at least 335 days of a taxable year of 12 months or during a
proportionate part of a taxable year of less than 12 months. We will be treated as satisfying the
sixth requirement for any taxable year for which we comply with certain regulatory requirements to
request information from our shareholders regarding their actual ownership of our shares and we do
not know, or upon exercising reasonable due diligence would not have known, that we failed to
satisfy such condition.
We intend to comply with Treasury regulations requiring us to ascertain the actual ownership
of our outstanding shares. Failure to do so will subject us to a fine. In addition, certain
restrictions on the transfer of our shares, imposed by our Charter, are meant to help us continue
to satisfy the fifth and sixth requirements for qualification described above.
Finally, in order to maintain our status as a REIT, we must continue to use the calendar year
as our taxable year.
Income Tests.
To remain qualified as a REIT, we must satisfy two gross income tests in each
taxable year. First, at least 75% of our gross income (excluding gross income from prohibited
transactions) must come from real estate sources such as rents from real property (as defined
below), dividends and gain from the sale or disposition of shares in other REITs, interest on
obligations secured by real property and earnings from certain temporary investments. Second, at
least 95% of our gross income (excluding gross income from prohibited transactions) must come
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from real estate sources and from dividends, interest and gain from the sale or disposition of
stock or securities (or from any combination of the foregoing).
Rents received by a REIT from tenants (which include charges for services customarily
furnished or rendered in connection with real property and rent attributable to personal property
leased in connection with real property) will generally qualify as rents from real property
subject to certain restrictions, including:
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The amount of rent must not be based, in whole or in part, on the income or profits of
any person (with an exception for rents based on fixed percentages of the tenants gross
receipts or sales)
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Except for certain qualified lodging facilities leased to a taxable REIT subsidiary
(described below), the REIT or a direct or indirect owner of 10% or more of the REIT may
not own, directly or constructively, 10% or more of the tenant (a Related Party Tenant)
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The amount of rent attributable to personal property leased in connection with a lease
of real property may not exceed 15% of the total rent received under the lease and
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The REIT generally may not operate or manage the property or furnish or render services
to the tenants except through (i) a taxable REIT subsidiary (described below), or (ii) an
independent contractor that satisfies certain stock ownership restrictions and is
adequately compensated and from whom the REIT derives no income. We are not required to use
a taxable REIT subsidiary or independent contractor to the extent that any service provided
is usually or customarily rendered in connection with the rental of space for occupancy
only and is not considered rendered to the tenants.
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If, for any taxable year, we fail to satisfy the 75% gross income test, the 95% gross income
test or both, we may nevertheless preserve our REIT status if we satisfy certain relief provisions
under the Internal Revenue Code. In general, relief will be available if (i) our failure to meet
one or both of the gross income tests is due to reasonable cause rather than willful neglect, and
(ii) we attach a schedule to our federal corporate income tax return indicating the nature and
amount of our non-qualifying income. However, it is impossible to state whether in all
circumstances we would be entitled to the benefit of the relief provisions. As discussed above
under General, even if we qualify for relief, a tax would be imposed with respect to the amount
by which we fail the 75% gross income test or the 95% gross income test.
Asset Tests.
To maintain our qualification as a REIT we must also satisfy, at the close of
each quarter of each taxable year, the following tests relating to the nature of our assets:
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At least 75% of the value of our total assets must be represented by real estate assets,
including (a) interests in real property and interests in obligations secured (or deemed
for these purposes to be secured) by real property, (b) stock or debt instruments held for
not more than one year purchased with the proceeds of a stock offering or long-term (that
is, at least five years) public debt offering, (c) stock in other REITs, and (d) cash, cash
items and Government securities
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No more than 20% of the value of our total assets may be securities of one or more
taxable REIT subsidiaries (described below) and
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Except for (a) securities in the 75% asset class, (b) securities in a taxable REIT
subsidiary or qualified REIT subsidiary (defined below), and (c) most partnership interests
and certain debt obligations: (i) the value of any one issuers securities we own may not
exceed 5% of the value of our total assets, (ii) we may not own more than 10% of any one
issuers outstanding voting securities, and (iii) we may not own more than 10% of the total
value of any one issuers outstanding securities.
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We will own all of our assets and conduct all of our operations through the Operating
Partnership which, in turn, will own interests in various entities holding the Contributed
Properties. Treasury regulations provide that a REIT which is a partner in a partnership is deemed
to own its proportionate share (based on its share of partnership capital) of the assets of the
partnership and is deemed to be entitled to its proportionate share of the income of the
partnership. The character of the assets and gross income of the partnership is retained in the
hands of the REIT for purposes of the REIT requirements, including satisfying the gross income
tests and the asset tests. Thus, our proportionate share (based on our share of partnership
capital) of the assets, liabilities and items of income of the Operating Partnership are treated as
our assets, liabilities and items of income for purposes of applying the requirements described in
this section, so long as the Operating Partnership is treated as a partnership for federal income
tax purposes.
A partnership that is a publicly traded partnership (as defined in the Internal Revenue
Code) is generally treated as a corporation, with certain exceptions. Treasury regulations provide
safe harbors under which specified transfers and redemptions of partnership interests are
disregarded in determining whether interests in a partnership are publicly traded, as well as a
two percent safe harbor under which transfers and redemptions that are not disregarded (because
they do not qualify for any other safe harbor) will not cause a partnership to be treated as
publicly traded in any year in which they do not exceed, in the aggregate, 2% of the outstanding
partnership interests held by partners other than the general partner (if the general partners
partnership interest exceeds 10%). The Operating Partnership will not necessarily qualify for any
of these safe harbors, but we nevertheless do not believe that the Operating Partnership will be
considered to be a publicly traded partnership under the Internal Revenue Code. However, even if
the Operating Partnership were to be considered a publicly traded partnership, it still would not
be treated as a corporation for income tax purposes provided at least 90% of its annual gross
income consists of qualifying income, which, as defined in the Internal Revenue Code, is
substantially similar to the types of income that we are permitted to earn as a REIT. Based on the
anticipated nature of the Operating Partnerships income and our ability under the partnership
agreement to operate the Operating Partnership in a manner that is consistent with maintaining our
REIT status and the Operating Partnerships tax status as a partnership, we expect the Operating
Partnership to qualify as a partnership for federal income tax purposes even if it were to be
considered a publicly traded partnership.
We may hold assets (or provide services to tenants) through one or more taxable REIT
subsidiaries. To treat a subsidiary as a taxable REIT subsidiary, we and the subsidiary must file
a joint election on Form 8875 with the IRS. A taxable REIT subsidiary pays tax at regular corporate
rates on its earnings, but such earnings may include types of income that might jeopardize our REIT
status if earned by us directly. To prevent the shifting of income and expenses between us and a
taxable REIT subsidiary, we will be subject to a tax equal to 100% on certain items of income and
expense that are not allocated between us and the taxable REIT subsidiary on an arms length basis.
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The 100% tax is also imposed to the extent we charge a taxable REIT subsidiary interest in
excess of a commercially reasonable rate.
We may also hold assets through one or more corporate subsidiaries that satisfy the
requirements to be treated as a qualified REIT subsidiary. A qualified REIT subsidiary is
disregarded for federal income tax purposes, which means, among other things, that for purposes of
applying the gross income and assets tests, all assets, liabilities and items of income, deduction
and credit of the subsidiary will be treated as ours. A subsidiary of ours will be treated as a
qualified REIT subsidiary if we own all of the subsidiarys stock, provided that we do not elect to
treat the subsidiary as a taxable REIT subsidiary. We may also hold assets through other entities
that may be disregarded for federal income tax purposes, such as one or more limited liability
companies in which we are the only member.
If we satisfy the asset tests at the close of any quarter, we will not lose our REIT status if
we fail to satisfy the asset tests at the end of a later quarter solely because of changes in asset
values. If our failure to satisfy the asset tests results, either in whole or in part, from an
acquisition of securities or other property during a quarter, the failure can be cured by disposing
of sufficient non-qualifying assets within 30 days after the close of that quarter. We intend to
maintain adequate records of the value of our assets to ensure compliance with the asset tests and
to take such other action within 30 days after the close of any quarter as may be required to cure
any noncompliance. In some instances, however, we may be compelled to dispose of assets that we
would prefer to retain.
We also will not lose our status as a REIT if we violate the asset tests described above (i)
as a result of more than 5% of our total assets being invested in the securities of one issuer, or
(ii) as a result of holding more than 10% (by vote or by value) of the securities of any one
issuer, under the following circumstances. First, if (i) the value of the assets causing us to
violate the 5% or 10% tests does not exceed the lesser of (A) 1% of the value of our assets at the
end of the quarter in which the violation occurs, or (B) $10,000,000, and (ii) we cure the
violation by disposing of such assets within six months after the end of the quarter in which we
identify the failure, then we will not lose our REIT status. Second, if the value of the assets
that cause the violation exceeds the foregoing value threshold, we will nevertheless maintain our
REIT status provided that (i) our failure to satisfy the 5% or 10% tests was due to reasonable
cause and was not due to willful neglect, (ii) we file a schedule with the IRS describing the
assets causing the violation, (iii) we cure the violation by disposing of the assets within six
months after the end of the quarter in which we identify the failure, and (iv) we pay a penalty
tax. The penalty tax is equal to the greater of (A) $50,000 or (B) the product derived by
multiplying the highest federal corporate income tax rate by the net income generated by the
non-qualifying assets during the period of the failure. This second rule also applies if less than
75% of our total assets are represented by real estate or if more than 20% of our total assets are
represented by the securities of one or more taxable REIT subsidiaries.
Annual Distribution Requirements.
To qualify as a REIT, we must also distribute to our
shareholders dividends (other than capital gain dividends) in an amount at least equal to (i) the
sum of (A) 90% of our REIT taxable income (computed without regard to the dividends paid
deduction and our net capital gain) plus (B) 90% of our after-tax net income, if any, from
foreclosure property, minus (ii) the sum of certain items of non-cash income (including, among
other things, cancellation of indebtedness income and original issue discount). In general, the
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distributions must be paid during the taxable year to which they relate. We may also satisfy
the distribution requirements with respect to a particular year provided we (1) declare a
sufficient dividend before timely filing our tax return for that year, and (2) pay the dividend
within the 12-month period following the close of the year, and on or before the date of the first
regular dividend payment after such declaration.
To the extent we fail to distribute 100% of our net capital gain or we distribute at least 90%
but less than 100% of our REIT taxable income (as adjusted), we will be subject to tax at regular
corporate rates. Furthermore, if we fail to distribute during each calendar year at least the sum
of (i) 85% of our REIT ordinary income for such year, (ii) 95% of our REIT capital gain income for
such year, and (iii) any undistributed taxable income from prior periods, we will be subject to a
4% excise tax on the excess of such amounts over the amounts actually distributed.
We intend to make timely distributions sufficient to meet the foregoing annual distribution
requirements. It is possible that, from time to time, we may not have sufficient cash or other
liquid assets to meet the 90% distribution requirement. The shortfall may, for example, be due to
differences between the time we actually receive income or pay an expense, and the time we must
include the income or may deduct the expense for purposes of calculating our REIT taxable income.
As a further example, the shortfall may be due to an excess of non-deductible cash outlays such as
principal payments on debt and capital expenditures, over non-cash deductions such as depreciation.
In such instances, we may arrange for short-term or long-term borrowings so that we can pay the
required dividends and meet the 90% distribution requirement.
Under certain circumstances, if we fail to meet the distribution requirement for a taxable
year, we may correct the situation by paying deficiency dividends to our shareholders in a later
year. By paying the deficiency dividend, we may increase our dividends paid deduction for the
earlier year, thereby reducing our REIT taxable income for the earlier year. However, if we pay a
deficiency dividend, we will have to pay to the IRS interest based on the amount of any deduction
taken for such dividend.
Failure to Qualify.
If we otherwise fail to qualify as a REIT because of a violation of one
of the requirements described above, our qualification as a REIT will not be terminated if the
violation is due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect and we pay a penalty tax of $50,000
for each violation. The immediately preceding sentence does not apply to violations of the income
tests described above or violations of the asset tests for which special relief rules (described
above) are provided.
If we fail to qualify for taxation as a REIT in any taxable year and the relief provisions do
not apply, we will be subject to tax (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) on our
taxable income at regular corporate rates. Unless we are entitled to relief under specific
statutory provisions, we also will be disqualified from taxation as a REIT for the four taxable
years following the year during which our qualification was lost. It is not possible to state
whether in all circumstances we would be entitled to such statutory relief.
For any year in which we fail to qualify as a REIT, we will not be required to make
distributions to our shareholders. Any distributions we do make will not be deductible by us, and
generally will be taxable to our shareholders as ordinary income to the extent of our current or
accumulated earnings and profits. Subject to certain limitations in the Internal Revenue Code,
corporate shareholders receiving such distributions may be eligible to claim the dividends received
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deduction, and such distributions made to non-corporate shareholders may qualify for
preferential rates of taxation.
Taxation of Shareholders
U.S. Shareholders.
As used in this section, the term U.S. Shareholder means a holder of our
Common Stock who, for United States federal income tax purposes, is:
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A domestic corporation
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An estate whose income is subject to United States federal income taxation regardless of
its source or
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A trust if a United States court can exercise primary supervision over the trusts
administration and one or more United States persons have authority to control all
substantial decisions of the trust.
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If a partnership (including any entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax
purposes) is a shareholder, the tax treatment of a partner in the partnership generally will depend
upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. A shareholder that is a
partnership and the partners in such partnership should consult their own tax advisors concerning
the U.S. federal income tax consequences of acquiring, owning and disposing of our Common Stock.
Dividends.
As long as we qualify as a REIT, distributions that are made to our taxable U.S.
Shareholders out of current or accumulated earnings and profits (and are not designated as capital
gain dividends) will be taken into account by them as ordinary income and will be ineligible for
the corporate dividends received deduction. Except in very limited circumstances, such
distributions also will not qualify for the new lower rate applicable to certain dividends paid to
individuals. Distributions that are designated as capital gain dividends will be taxed as long-term
capital gains (to the extent they do not exceed our actual net capital gain for the taxable year)
without regard to the period for which a U.S. Shareholder has held our shares. Thus, with certain
limitations, capital gain dividends received by a U.S. Shareholder who is an individual may be
eligible for preferential rates of taxation. However, U.S. Shareholders that are corporations may
be required to treat up to 20% of certain capital gain dividends as ordinary income.
Dividends declared by us in October, November or December of any calendar year and payable to
shareholders of record on a specified date in such month, are treated as paid by us and as received
by our shareholders on the last day of the calendar year (including for excise tax purposes),
provided we actually pay the dividends no later than in January of the following calendar year.
We may elect not to distribute part or all of our net long-term capital gain, and pay
corporate tax on the undistributed amount. In that case, a U.S. Shareholder (i) will include in its
income, as long-term capital gain, its proportionate share of the undistributed gain, and (ii) may
claim, as a refundable tax credit, its proportionate share of the taxes paid by us. In addition, a
U.S. Shareholder will be entitled to increase its tax basis in our stock by an amount equal to its
share of the undistributed gain reduced by its share of the corporate taxes paid by us on the
undistributed gain.
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Distributions in excess of our current and accumulated earnings and profits will be treated as
a non-taxable return of capital to a U.S. Shareholder to the extent that they do not exceed the
adjusted basis of the shareholders stock as to which the distributions were made, and will reduce
the adjusted basis of the shareholders shares. To the extent these distributions exceed the
shareholders adjusted basis in its shares, the distributions will be included in the shareholders
income as long-term capital gain (or short-term capital gain if the shares have been held for one
year or less).
Shareholders may not claim any net operating losses or net capital losses that we generate on
their individual income tax returns. Distributions with respect to, and gain from the disposition
of, our shares will be treated as portfolio income and, therefore, U.S. Shareholders that are
subject to the passive activity loss limitations will be unable to claim passive activity losses
against such income.
To monitor compliance with the share ownership requirements, we are required to maintain
records regarding the actual ownership of our stock. To do so, we must demand written statements
each year from the record holders of specified percentages of our stock in which they are requested
to disclose the actual owners of the shares, i.e., the persons required to include the dividends
paid by us in their gross income. A list of those persons failing or refusing to comply with this
demand must be maintained as part of our records. A U.S. Shareholder that fails or refuses to
comply with the demand is required by Treasury regulations to submit a statement with its tax
return disclosing the actual ownership of the shares and other information.
Sale of Stock.
When a U.S. Shareholder sells or otherwise disposes of our stock, the
shareholder will recognize capital gain or capital loss for federal income tax purposes in an
amount equal to the difference between (a) the amount of cash and the fair market value of any
property received on the sale or other disposition, and (b) the shareholders adjusted tax basis in
the stock for tax purposes. The gain or loss will be long-term gain or loss if the U.S. Shareholder
has held the stock for more than one year. Long-term capital gain of a non-corporate U.S.
Shareholder is generally taxed at preferential rates. In general, any loss recognized by a U.S.
Shareholder on a disposition of stock that the shareholder has held for six months or less, after
applying certain holding period rules, will be treated as a long-term capital loss, to the extent
the shareholder received distributions from us that were treated as long-term capital gains.
Limitations are imposed on the deductibility of capital losses.
Backup Withholding.
We will report to our U.S. Shareholders and the IRS the amount of
dividends paid during each calendar year and the amount of tax withheld, if any, with respect
thereto. A U.S. Shareholder may be subject to backup withholding tax (currently at a rate of 28%)
with respect to dividends paid unless the shareholder (i) is a corporation or comes within certain
other exempt categories and, if required, demonstrates this fact, or (ii) provides a taxpayer
identification number and certifies that it is not subject to backup withholding and otherwise
complies with the applicable requirements of the backup withholding rules. An individual U.S.
Shareholder may satisfy these requirements by providing us with a properly completed and signed IRS
Form W-9. Individual U.S. Shareholders who do not provide us with their correct taxpayer
identification numbers may be subject to penalties imposed by the IRS. Any amount withheld will be
creditable against the U.S. Shareholders income tax liability.
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Tax-Exempt Shareholders.
The IRS has ruled that amounts distributed as dividends by a REIT
generally do not constitute unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) if received by a tax-exempt
entity. Based on that ruling, dividend income from our stock generally will not be UBTI to a
tax-exempt U.S. Shareholder, provided that the shareholder has not held its stock as debt financed
property within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code. Similarly, gain from selling our stock
generally will not constitute UBTI to a tax-exempt U.S. Shareholder unless the shareholder has held
its stock as debt financed property.
Notwithstanding the above paragraph, if we are a pension-held REIT, then any qualified
pension trust that holds more than 10% of our stock will have to treat dividends paid by us as UBTI
in the same proportion that our gross income would be UBTI if earned by the pension trust directly.
A qualified pension trust is any trust described in section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code
that is exempt from tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. In general, we will be
treated as a pension-held REIT only if both (a) we are predominantly owned by qualified pension
trusts (that is, at least one qualified pension trust holds more than 25% of our stock, or one or
more qualified pension trusts, each of which owns more than 10% of our stock, hold in the aggregate
more than 50% of our stock), and (b) we would not qualify as a REIT if we had to treat our stock
owned by a qualified pension trust as owned by the qualified pension trust (instead of treating
such stock as owned by the qualified pension trusts multiple beneficiaries). As a result of
certain limitations on the transfer and ownership of shares contained in our Charter, we do not
expect to be classified as a pension-held REIT.
Tax-exempt shareholders that are social clubs, voluntary employee benefit associations,
supplemental unemployment benefit trusts and qualified group legal services plans exempt from
federal income taxation under sections 501(c)(7), (c)(17) and (c)(20), respectively, of the
Internal Revenue Code are subject to different UBTI rules, which generally will require them to
characterize our distributions as UBTI unless they comply with certain set-aside or reserve
requirements.
Non-U.S. Shareholders
The rules governing the U.S. federal income taxation of shareholders (which we call non-U.S.
Shareholders) who or which are nonresident alien individuals, foreign corporations, foreign
partnerships and estates or trusts that are not subject to U.S. federal income taxation, are
complex, and no attempt will be made herein to provide a summary of those rules.
Other Tax Consequences
We and our shareholders may be subject to state or local taxation in various state and local
jurisdictions, including those in which we or they transact business or reside. State and local tax
laws may not conform to the federal income tax consequences discussed above. Consequently,
shareholders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the effect of state and local tax laws
on them.
THE TRANSACTIONS
On October 3, 2006 we entered into the Master Agreement with Pacific Office Contributor. We
amended this agreement on November 2, 2006, December 9, 2006, March 27, 2007 and November 9, 2007.
Pursuant to the Master Agreement, we will form the Operating Partnership, an umbrella UPREIT
partnership in which we will be the sole general partner.
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Upon consummation of the Transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement, the Operating
Partnership will acquire the ownership interests in the Contributed Properties that are contributed
in the Transactions. Interests in each of these properties will be acquired only if the conditions
for their contribution are satisfied, and one or more of the Contributed Properties may not be
contributed as a result. The Operating Partnership will issue, in consideration for the acquired
property interests, Common Units, which will become exchangeable for shares of our Common Stock no
earlier than two years after the Transactions, Convertible Preferred Units, which will become
exchangeable for shares of our Common Stock no earlier than three
years after the Transactions, and
promissory notes in principal amounts equal to $12 million plus amounts reflecting capital
investments made in the properties since the Master Agreement was entered. The actual number of
Common Units and Convertible Preferred Units issued will depend upon the adjusted net asset value
of the contributed property interests at the time the Transactions are consummated, which is
expected to total approximately $163.51 million for the interests in all of the Contributed
Properties. We will be contributing substantially all of our assets and certain liabilities to the
Operating Partnership and we will receive in return the sole general partner interest in the
Operating Partnership.
As a part of the Transactions either the Operating Partnership or we will sell Common Units or
shares of our Common Stock to the Subscribers for $5 million. Pacific Office Contributor has
indicated that the Subscribers expect to subscribe for Common Stock for all $5 million of their
commitment pursuant to the requirements of the Master Agreement. The related persons subscription
price per share or unit is $5.00 instead of the originally negotiated amount of $2.79. This
revised subscription price was determined by the parties in light of and in response to the
increase in the price of our Common Stock following the announcement of the Transactions. Also as
part of the Transactions, we will sell, for $1.35 million in cash, shares of our Common Stock to
the Other Subscriber, at a price per share of $7.50. Additionally, we will grant options that are
exercisable for three months after the Transactions are consummated to designees of Pacific Office
Contributor to purchase up to 500,000 additional shares of our Common Stock at a price per share of
$7.50, for up to $3.75 million in the aggregate.
We and the Operating Partnership will execute an Advisory Agreement with the Advisor, another
entity affiliated with The Shidler Group, pursuant to which the
Advisor will manage our
and the Operating Partnerships day-to-day operations. Upon consummation of the Transactions, we
will issue to the Advisor one share of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock, no par value, in
return for $2,000. The rights of such Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will be set out in
Articles Supplementary to our Charter in the form attached as
Appendix C
to this Proxy Statement.
The Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will have no dividend rights and minimal rights to
distributions on our liquidation and will have voting rights, voting with our Common Stock, equal
to the total number of shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exchange of the Common Units and
Convertible Preferred Units issued in connection with the Transactions.
Pursuant to the Master Agreement, a Special Dividend of $1.00 per share was paid to our
shareholders on January 26, 2007. We have the right to declare a
Second Special Dividend in an amount to be determined, which would be
payable in January 2008 to shareholders of record as of
a date in December 2007. We have agreed not to declare any other dividend until the Transactions are
consummated.
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As a part of the Transactions, we will reincorporate as a Maryland corporation, by merging
with a newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary Maryland corporation. As a result of this
Reincorporation, we will obtain a new Charter, in the form attached as
Appendix B
to this Proxy
Statement, with terms and conditions materially different from the terms and conditions of our
current Charter. These material differences include:
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Changing the authorized shares of our common stock from 10,000,000 shares of Class A
Common Stock, no par value per share, and 10,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, no par
value per share, to 200,000,000 shares of our Common Stock, $.0001 par value per share,
200,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, $.0001 par value per share, 100,000,000 shares of
preferred stock, $.0001 par value per share, and any additional or lesser number of shares
as the Board of Directors may hereafter determine
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Authorizing our Board of Directors to establish the rights, preferences and powers, and
the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, of our preferred stock, including the
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock described in this Proxy Statement
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Modifying the rights, preferences and powers, and the qualifications, limitations and
restrictions, of our Common Stock
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Classifying our Board of Directors of the Company into three classes, each with a term
of three years and
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Adopting a provision by which we elect not to be subject to the Maryland Control Share
Acquisition Act restricting share ownership.
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We have undertaken to perform additional actions under the Master Agreement prior to the
consummation of the Transactions, including:
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Renaming ourselves Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. through the Reincorporation
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Contributing all of our assets after payment of the Second Special Dividend and any
permitted dividends and our accrued liabilities to the Operating Partnership in return for
a general partner interest in the Operating Partnership
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Selling Common Units or shares of our Common Stock to the Subscribers for $5 million
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Selling shares of our Common Stock to the Other Subscriber for
$1.35 million
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Granting options to designees of Pacific Office Contributor
to purchase up to 500,000 additional shares of our Common Stock for
up to $3.75 million and
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Issuing to the Advisor a share of newly-created Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock.
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The Master Agreement requires us to agree to the forms of a number of additional agreements
within 30 days after the signing of the Master Agreement. These agreements are:
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An Advisory Agreement with Advisor
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A Registration Rights Agreement with Pacific Office Contributor and certain other
recipients of the partnership units of the Operating Partnership
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Our Charter following the Reincorporation
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Our Bylaws following the Reincorporation
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The Operating Partnership Agreement of the Operating Partnership
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The Certificate of Formation of the Operating Partnership and
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Noncompetition Agreements with Jay H. Shidler and Lawrence J. Taff.
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The Companies that are Parties to the Transactions
The following companies are parties to the Master Agreement:
Arizona Land Income Corporation
The Company is a real estate investment trust headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. It is
externally advised by ALI and currently has a portfolio of real estate and other
assets aggregating approximately $4.14 million as of September 30, 2007.
We are a publicly traded corporation incorporated in the State of Arizona. Our Common Stock
trades on AMEX under the symbol, AZL. Our address is 2999 North 44th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix,
Arizona 85018, and our telephone number is (602) 952-6800.
POP Venture, LLC
Pacific Office Contributor is a Delaware limited liability company that was formed in
September 2006. It is an affiliate of Jay H. Shidler and The Shidler Group. Pacific Office
Contributor controls ownership interests in nine office properties, each property consisting of one
or more office buildings and, in aggregate, comprising approximately 2.4 million square feet of
office space in the Honolulu, Hawaii, San Diego, California and Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan
areas.
The Shidler Group is a private long-term investor in commercial real estate that has been in
business for 35 years. Currently, The Shidler Group, through its affiliates, owns and manages
commercial properties in Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix, and maintains offices in
Honolulu, San Diego and New York. The Shidler Group has founded three publicly traded real estate
investment trusts Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC), First Industrial Realty Trust
(NYSE: FR), and Tri Net Corporate Realty Trust (formerly, NYSE: TRI, now part of iStar Financial
(NYSE: SFI)). The address of Pacific Office Contributor is 841 Bishop Street, Suite 1700,
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 and its phone number is (808) 531-3000. More information about The Shidler
Group can be found at
www.shidler.com
, though information on such website is not a part of this
Proxy Statement.
Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. is the Maryland corporation that will result from the
Reincorporation. Through its general partnership interest in the Operating Partnership, Pacific
Office Properties Trust, Inc. will succeed to all of our
existing business and assets and all of Pacific Office Contributors interest in the Contributed
Properties. Following consummation of the Transactions and the Reincorporation, it is planned that
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Office Properties Trust, Inc. will own and operate office buildings in the Western U.S.,
initially focusing on properties in the Honolulu, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Phoenix metropolitan
areas.
Pacific Office Properties, L.P.
The Operating Partnership is a Delaware limited partnership that we will form as part of the
Transactions. In the Transactions, the Operating Partnership will acquire the contributed
ownership interests in the Contributed Properties and all of the existing business and assets
relating to the Contributed Properties that are transferred. In the Transactions, the Operating
Partnership will issue a general partnership interest to us in consideration for the assets that we
contribute and will issue limited partnership interests designated Common Units and Convertible
Preferred Units to Pacific Office Contributor and its designees in consideration for the
contributed ownership interests in the Contributed Properties as well as related intangible assets.
We anticipate that the Operating Partnership will become our operating limited partnership or
UPREIT following its formation and consummation of the Transactions and we will thereafter conduct
substantially all of our operations through the Operating Partnership, except as we may otherwise
deem advisable to maintain our qualification as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code or
otherwise.
We expect our general partnership interest to have an economic interest approximately equal to
18.25% of all Common Units outstanding immediately following the Transactions, although the actual
percentage will depend upon the number of Contributed Properties actually contributed in the
Transactions, the amount of indebtedness encumbering the Contributed Properties and the effect of
required adjustments at Closing. Immediately following the Transactions, we expect Pacific Office
Contributor and its designees to hold all of the Convertible Preferred Units and approximately
81.75% of all Common Units outstanding immediately following the Transactions.
Pacific Office Management, Inc.
The Advisor is a Delaware corporation that will be owned by Mr. Shidler and certain related
parties of The Shidler Group and formed for the purposes described in this Proxy Statement. We and
the Operating Partnership will execute an Advisory Agreement with the
Advisor, pursuant to which the Advisor will manage the day-to-day operations of Pacific Office
Properties Trust, Inc. and the Operating Partnership. The Advisory
Agreement will require the Advisor to manage our business affairs in conformity with the policies and the
general investment guidelines that are approved and monitored by our Board of Directors.
Upon
consummation of the Transactions, we will issue to the Advisor one
share of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock, no par value, in return for $2,000. The
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will have no dividend rights and minimal rights to
distributions on our liquidation and will have voting rights, voting with our Common Stock, equal
to the total number of shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exchange of the Common Units and,
following conversion into Common Units, Convertible Preferred Units issued in connection with the
Transactions. The Advisor will agree in the Advisory Agreement to cast the votes of the
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock in direct proportion to the votes that are cast by limited
partners in Advisor holding the applicable partnership units. The Operating Partnership will also
agree in the Advisory Agreement not to exercise any of its discretion over the voting or to make
any recommendations to the holders of the Operating Partnership units.
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The Advisor will agree in the Advisory Agreement that its sole business will be the
performance of services under the Advisory Agreement. It will also agree to cause its
subcontractors to execute noncompetition agreements for our benefit.
Background of the Transactions
In December 2004, we were contacted by two individuals regarding a proposed transaction
whereby the individuals would become our new advisor and change our business. We invited and
received a written proposal from these individuals. Our directors considered the proposal and
alternatives thereto, including our liquidation, at meetings of our Board of Directors.
On January 18, 2005, we engaged Peacock as our financial advisor in an effort to help us
develop and analyze strategic alternatives available to us to enhance shareholder value, including
a change of our business plan, a merger or sale, a combination of these, or the decision to take no
action other than the completion of our liquidation. Peacock subsequently contacted over 50
possible candidates to solicit their interest in a potential transaction with us.
Peacock and our management continued to meet with the individuals who made the December 2004
proposal and their financial advisor, a national investment banking firm. Consequently, in April
2005 the Company received a proposal regarding a transaction from a to-be-formed entity, US
Mortgage and REIT Investors.
On January 26, 2005, our Chairman, Mr. Hislop, was contacted by another national investment
banking firm, resulting in a January 28, 2005 conference call among representatives of Peacock, us,
another bidder and its financial advisor. The parties discussed a potential transaction in which
we would be effectively acquired by the interested party but this party did not pursue further
discussions with us.
Representatives of Peacock approached numerous other investment banking firms active in the
REIT industry to invite proposals from them or their clients. Only one responded with a proposed
merger transaction that it subsequently did not pursue.
Representatives of Peacock also contacted numerous local, regional and national law firms.
One firm responded with a possible Tucson, Arizona based candidate for a merger. However, we had
previously interacted with the candidate and both parties had concluded that there was not a
possibility of a mutually satisfactory transaction.
Peacock also approached numerous real estate owners and investors concerning a possible
transaction with us, including several individual investors who hold or manage significant real
estate interests in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. Peacock also contacted the national
association of mini storage operators and discussed that association advising its members of our
availability as a possible transaction vehicle. Several meetings and discussions occurred between
Peacock and various of these aforementioned parties, resulting in only a single proposal.
On March 28, 2005, we postponed the date of our 2005 annual meeting of shareholders to provide
us with additional time to consider strategic alternatives available to us.
Sixteen other interested parties contacted Peacock or us with interest in a transaction prior
to April 2005. By April 2005, all of the above contacts and conversations resulted in seven
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that were presented to a Special Committee of our Board of Directors for review and direction.
After discussion and deliberation, the Special Committee determined that none of the proposals
were acceptable as presented, but that some might be worthy of consideration if they were to
conform with a set of criteria that the Special Committee developed in conjunction with management.
The Board of Directors directed Peacock to provide the following criteria to the proposing parties:
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An acknowledgment that the cash held by us immediately prior to closing the proposed
transaction would be paid out to our shareholders in the form of a dividend
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An understanding that the proposed new management or advisor would purchase for cash or
with acceptable assets new shares of our Common Stock: (i) at a premium to the then book
value per share, as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
and not reflecting a discounted value of the note receivable held by us; (ii) in an amount
such that the total premium to our book value would be at least $500,000; and (iii) for
total proceeds of not less than $1 million
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The proposed new management or advisor would have demonstrated experience in the real
estate or REIT industry in general and/or experience managing the asset class described in
the proposed business plan
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The proposed new management or advisor would be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction
of the Special Committee the capability to provide or raise the capital necessary to
finance the proposed business plan and
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Any consideration paid directly to our shareholders to acquire any of their shares would
be paid in cash.
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Peacock provided the criteria in writing to proposing parties. It was determined that several
proposing parties were unable to meet the criteria, and several other suitors decided that they
would not pursue a possible transaction subject to the criteria, and discussions were terminated
with such parties.
One of the foregoing parties changed its name to Patient Safety Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:PST)
(PST) and subsequently made a public statement that it was making a stock and cash offer to
acquire 51% of our capital stock, notwithstanding that its proposal did not meet the criteria set
forth by the Special Committee. The Board of Directors decided not to respond to the announcement
until a formal offer was submitted to us. After further discussions between PSTs financial
advisor and Peacock, PST ceased its interest in a transaction with us and made a public
announcement so stating.
Peacock continued discussions with US Mortgage and REIT Investors for several more weeks until
ultimately both parties concluded that the Special Committees criteria could not be satisfied by
US Mortgage and REIT Investors. Discussions were terminated in July 2005.
On November 28, 2005, Peacock met with the chief executive officer of an entity controlling
partnerships owning retail shopping centers in Arizona or a neighboring state to explore the
possibility of a merger. Peacock briefed our management on these discussions and all parties
agreed that the concept should be pursued. Over the next two months, we and Peacock supplied
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further information to the controlling entity and met to discuss a possible transaction
structure and timing. The entity decided not to pursue a transaction with us and discussions ended
in early February 2006.
By the end of 2005, our Special Committee and our Board of Directors determined to begin work
toward our ultimate dissolution and liquidation of our assets because we had not received a
credible proposal relating to a potential transaction. We nevertheless secured an agreement with
Peacock to continue to review any acquisition proposals or any other strategic transaction that
could enhance shareholder value.
On February 15, 2006, representatives of Peacock and our management met with a purchaser of
distressed real estate on an opportunistic basis to discuss a possible transaction with us. This
party discussed the possibility of using us as a vehicle in which to raise capital and continue to
make purchases of distressed real estate. After discussions between the parties, it was determined
that approval by our Board of Directors that such a plan would be unlikely to satisfy the criteria
adopted for proposed transactions, and discussions were terminated by the parties.
Representatives of the Company met with another corporation on several occasions to discuss
possible transactions. In March of 2006, when Peacock informed the other corporation that, after
discussions with our management, representatives of Peacock believed that our Board of Directors
would not favor a merger with the other corporation on the terms under discussion and discussions
thereupon ceased.
On April 18, 2006, Mr. Hislop was contacted by representatives of Credit Suisse Securities
(USA) LLC (Credit Suisse), at the direction of The Shidler Group, indicating interest in
evaluating a strategic transaction with us. On April 21, 2006, we were provided a written
presentation of strategy and background on The Shidler Group.
On May 4, 2006, Mr. Hislop spoke with representatives of Credit Suisse by telephone, and
expressed our interest in pursuing further discussions regarding a strategic transaction. On May
25, 2006, Mr. Hislop again spoke with representatives of Credit Suisse about The Shidler Group and
potential transaction terms.
Conversations commenced in mid-July 2006 between Peacock and Mr. Stuart Tanz, an executive of
a large retail REIT then in the process of being acquired. The individual bidder (who proposed to
form a new entity to participate in the transactions), representatives of Peacock and our
representatives met via teleconference on July 26, 2006, and the individual bidder discussed his
background and that of the REIT of which he was then an executive. The individual bidder was
interested in making an investment in us, becoming our new advisor, changing our business plan to
become a shopping center REIT, and raising additional capital to support this plan. Peacock and
our management determined that this concept was an attractive opportunity for consideration and
encouraged the individual and his financial advisors to set forth a formal proposal.
On July 27, 2006, we received a detailed non-binding proposal from an affiliate of The Shidler
Group containing some of the essential terms of a strategic transaction with an affiliate of The
Shidler Group.
On July 31, 2006, the individual bidder submitted a preliminary proposal to us. On August 1,
2006, Peacock, Tom Hislop, the individual bidder and his financial advisor held a conference call
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to discuss the preliminary proposal submitted by the individual bidder. Peacock and Mr.
Hislop encouraged the individual bidder to make certain changes and clarifications to the proposal
in order for it to be more in line with our Board of Directors previously stated goals and
transaction criteria. The individual bidder agreed to consider these requests and respond with a
revised proposal. On August 2, 2006, the individual bidder submitted a revised term sheet to the
Company via Peacock.
On August 7, 2006, we received due diligence materials requested by us from The Shidler Group.
Our officers and representatives of Peacock evaluated these materials.
On August 10, 2006, our Board of Directors held a meeting in which it reviewed the current
status, our financial condition, potential value obtainable by shareholders from our liquidation,
and valuation considerations and considered the proposal we had received from the affiliate of The
Shidler Group, and from the individual bidder as discussed above. At the time of the meeting, our
estimated liquidation value was approximately $3.42 per share. Mr. Hislop made a presentation to
the Board regarding a potential transaction involving an affiliate of The Shidler Group in the form
reflected in the term sheet presented by The Shidler Group as well as the potential transaction
proposed by the individual bidder. Representatives from Peacock discussed Peacocks preliminary
analysis of both potential transactions. Members of the Board asked various questions regarding
the proposed terms, including the proposed respective ownership percentages of our existing
shareholders and of affiliates of The Shidler Group. Representatives of Peacock and of our legal
counsel, Bryan Cave LLP, then engaged in additional discussion with the Board regarding their
preliminary analysis of various components of the proposed transactions. The Board also discussed
the ability to pursue the transaction with The Shidler Group and one or more alternative
transactions concurrently. It was noted that The Shidler Group proposal required us to agree to
negotiate exclusively with them as a condition to further negotiations. Peacock recommended The
Shidler Group proposal and the Board gave its approval for us to pursue exclusive transaction
negotiations with The Shidler Group and to enter into a mutual confidentiality agreement with
obligations of exclusivity with an affiliate of The Shidler Group. In its consideration of The
Shidler Groups request that its agreement with the Company be exclusive, the Board considered both
objective factors, including the economic terms set forth in the two offers and in subsequent
meetings with the bidders, as well as subjective factors relating to the probability that each
proposed transaction would be successfully consummated. Specific consideration was given to the
following factors:
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Under the Tanz proposal, Tanz or a group to be formed by Tanz would purchase 2 million
newly issued shares of our common stock for $7.0 million, or $3.50 per share, which at the
time represented a small premium to the book value of our shares ($3.42) and a discount to
the 90-day average trading price of our shares ($3.92). The Shidler Group proposed to
purchase $5.0 million of our shares at the 90-day average trading price, which the Board
determined was a reasonable premium to book value per share.
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The Tanz group proposed to take over the management of the Company and then seek to
identify, acquire and finance the acquisition of, and operate retail shopping center
properties in the western United States. By contrast, The Shidler Group proposed to cause
an affiliated entity to contribute a portfolio of owned properties to the Company in a
transaction structure that The Shidler Group affiliates had implemented in prior
transactions with other parties.
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The Shidler Group proposal permitted us to make regular dividends and to make any
special dividend payments to our shareholders necessary to meet federal income tax
requirements. The Tanz proposal required that we have a specified amount of assets at
closing and that amount would have materially restricted our ability to pay pre-closing
dividends to our shareholders.
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The Shidler Group demonstrated to the Board that it had sufficient resources to
consummate the initial transactions between it and the Company and that it had established
contacts and relationships with capital market sources such that it was likely to be able
to execute the business plan it proposed post-transaction. The Tanz group had sufficient
resources for the initial transaction, but did not have identified investment banking
relationships sufficient to give the Board of Directors comfort about the Tanz groups
longer term access to capital needed to execute its proposed post-transaction business
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The group made suggestions regarding changes to the proposed terms that would be beneficial to
us and our shareholders. Our Board also reconstituted the Special Committee to evaluate and to
negotiate the potential transactions with an affiliate of The Shidler Group.
On August 14, 2006, Mr. Hislop and representatives of Peacock engaged in a conference call
meeting with Jay H. Shidler and other representatives of The Shidler Group, representatives of Credit
Suisse, and representatives of legal counsel to The Shidler Group, Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum
Perlman & Nagelberg LLP. During this call, the parties negotiated changes to the terms proposed by
the affiliate of The Shidler Group on July 27, 2006. Among other things, Mr. Hislop indicated that
we would need to have the right, following the time that any definitive agreement was executed
among the parties, to pay a special dividend to our existing shareholders in the amount of $1.00
per share.
On August 17, 2006, we executed a mutual confidentiality agreement with an affiliate of The
Shidler Group. This agreement required that we negotiate exclusively with the affiliate of The
Shidler Group for a period of 60 days following the execution of the agreement. Thereafter, each
party and their respective legal counsel and financial advisors conducted due diligence on the
other party.
On August 29, 2006, The Shidler Group presented us with a draft Master Agreement. From this
date through October 3, 2006, representatives of Bryan Cave LLP, and members of our management
negotiated the provisions of the Master Agreement as well as the structure of a possible
transaction with representatives of The Shidler Group and its legal counsel. During the period of
negotiation of these agreements, our management briefed individual members of our Board from time
to time concerning the progress and substance of the negotiations, and received feedback from the
Board members.
On September 28, 2006, the Special Committee held a meeting at which the members of the
Special Committee discussed the status of the transaction with Mr. Hislop, Peacock and our legal
counsel. Bryan Cave described the provisions of the Master Agreement, a copy of which had
previously been distributed to each member of the Special Committee. Peacock representatives
provided an updated overview of their analysis of the transaction. The members of the Special
Committee asked numerous questions regarding the Master Agreement and the proposed transaction. The
Special Committee discussed the provisions of the Master Agreement, including
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the obligation to negotiate and execute additional definitive documents within 30 days after
executing the Master Agreement, and the conditions to the closing of the transactions. The Special
Committee also discussed the proposed structure of the transactions, including our right to declare
the Special Dividend. Following further discussion, the Special Committee authorized our
management to enter into the Master Agreement, subject to any additional changes that management
deemed appropriate.
On October 3, 2006, Mr. Hislop, Mr. Shidler and other of our representatives and
representatives of The Shidler Group, Peacock and Credit Suisse met in Phoenix, Arizona.
Negotiations of the Master Agreement were concluded at this meeting and this agreement was executed
between the parties.
The Master Agreement required the parties to agree to the forms of numerous documents
necessary for the Transactions by November 2, 2006 and to execute a separate contribution agreement
for each Contributed Property by November 2, 2006. The required contribution agreements and the
forms of all of the required documents were negotiated between October 3, 2006 and November 2,
2006. During the period of negotiation of these agreements, our management briefed individual
members of our Board of Directors from time to time concerning the progress and substance of the
negotiations.
On November 2, 2006 a contribution agreement for each Contributed Property was executed. The
forms of all of the required documents were also agreed although the parties reserved the right to
make subsequent changes to such forms. In addition, our management and our legal counsel
negotiated an amendment to the Master Agreement with representatives of The Shidler Group and its
legal counsel in light of the increase in the market price of our Common Stock between October 3
and November 2 from $3.76 per share to $7.61 per share. This amendment increased the agreed price
per share for the $5 million subscription for shares of our Common Stock or Common Units of the
Operating Partnership from $2.79 per share or unit to $5.00 per share or unit. This subscription
price increase more equitably allocates the benefits of the increased market price between Pacific
Office Contributor and our existing shareholders.
On December 9, 2006, we agreed with Pacific Office Contributor to further amend the Master
Agreement. The Master Agreement originally contemplated that Pacific Office Contributors interest
in any escrows required by lenders of mortgage indebtedness on the Contributed Properties would
increase the value of the contribution made by Pacific Office Contributor and would therefore
increase the number of Common and Convertible Preferred Units issuable to it upon consummation of
the Transactions. Pacific Office Contributor determined that the aggregate amount of
lender-required escrows for the eight wholly-owned Contributed Properties was approximately $10.3
million as of September 30, 2006. We agreed in the amendment that the increase in the contribution
values from the lender-required escrows would only increase the total net asset value of Pacific
Office Contributors contributions up to $165 million, the estimated net asset value of the
Contributed Properties when the Master Agreement was executed. Since we will benefit from the cash
in the lender-required escrows at Closing, we agreed to limit any possible liability Pacific Office
Contributor may have to us under agreements conveying the Contributed Properties unless the
liabilities exceed the aggregate amount of the transferred lender-required escrows that do not
increase the net asset value of the contribution. We also agreed in the amendment not to authorize
any further dividends until the Transactions are consummated, agreed to the record and payment
dates for the Special Dividend and agreed to change certain rights of the
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Convertible Preferred Units and certain terms and conditions by which Pacific Office
Contributor will grant an option to the UPREIT to acquire additional office properties in defined
target markets to be identified at Closing.
On March 27, 2007, we agreed with Pacific Office Contributor to further amend the Master
Agreement to reflect the hiring of certain individuals to serve as executive officers of Pacific
Office Properties Trust, Inc. following the consummation of the Transactions and to modify certain
terms of the Convertible Preferred Units.
On November 9, 2007, we agreed with Pacific Office Contributor to further amend the Master
Agreement to allow for the declaration and payment of the Second Special Dividend in order to
maintain compliance with the REIT requirements and to make other material amendments. We agreed
that the Surviving Corporation Common Stock could be listed on a national securities exchange other
than AMEX. We also agreed to remove from the transaction an interest in an office property
originally contemplated to be contributed in addition to the nine Contributed Properties. The
Master Agreement originally fixed the gross asset value of the Contributed Properties at
approximately $568 million, subject to adjustments and prorations. We agreed in the amendment that
the gross asset values attributable to the Contributed Properties, subject to adjustments and
prorations, was $562.95 million. We also agreed that the value of Pacific Office Contributors
contribution in the Transactions would be increased by the amount of its expenses for capital
improvements on the Contributed Properties since October 1, 2007. This increased contribution
value cannot increase the value of Units issued in the Transactions beyond $151.51 million; excess
contributions would be compensated through promissory notes of the Operating Partnership in the
same amount. Additionally, we substituted a promissory note of the Operating Partnership in the
principal amount of $12 million for Units by the same amount. We also agreed to sell, for $1.35
million in cash, shares of our Common Stock to the Other Subscriber, at a price per share of
$7.50. Additionally, we will grant options that are exercisable for three months after the
Transactions are consummated to designees of Pacific Office Contributor to purchase up to 500,000
additional shares of our Common Stock at a price per share of $7.50, for up to $3.75 million in the
aggregate.
Reasons for the Transactions
We are proposing to enter into the Transactions because we believe that the Transactions are
in the best interests of the Company and our shareholders. In reaching the decision to approve the
Transactions and our entry into the Master Agreement and related agreements and documents, our
Board of Directors considered a variety of factors. For the past several years, we have been
liquidating our mortgage loan and land holdings and returning capital to our shareholders through
regular and special dividends. On January 24, 2005, we announced that we had engaged Peacock to
assist in developing and evaluating strategic alternatives available to us to enhance shareholder
value. Alternatives that were being considered included a change of business plan, a merger or
sale, a combination of these, or the decision to take no action other than the completion of the
liquidation. In addition, we believe that the Transactions and the Reincorporation will:
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Transform us into a West Coast office REIT with a strong core portfolio
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Add Jay H. Shidler and Dallas Lucas, both recognized leaders in successfully managing
and growing public REITs, as our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer,
respectively
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Add an external advisor management team experienced in the acquisition, redevelopment
and management of office properties in the relevant West Coast markets and
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Our Board also recognized and considered several negative factors in connection with the
proposed Transactions with Pacific Office Contributor, including the following:
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The complexity of the proposed Transactions and risks associated with the proposed
combination of multiple properties in various states under a new corporate and partnership
operating structure
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The prohibition on disposing of or refinancing the Contributed Properties under certain
circumstances for ten years after the Transactions are consummated
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The substantial anticipated costs associated with the Transactions, including legal and
accounting fees, that we will have to bear in the event that the proposals in this Proxy
Statement pertaining to the Transactions are not approved by our shareholders, in addition
to fees and expense reimbursements payable to Pacific Office Contributor if the
Transactions are not consummated for reasons other than the failure to obtain shareholder
approval
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The substantial amount of time that consummation of The Shidler Group proposal
will require, combined with the exclusivity provisions of the Master Agreement which
prevent us from actively soliciting other transactions and
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The immediate and substantial dilution that would be suffered by our
shareholders upon consummation of the Transactions.
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Interests of Directors, Executive Officers and Affiliates
For the past several years, the Company has been liquidating its loan and land holdings and
returning capital to its shareholders through regular and special dividends. In January 2005, the
Company engaged Peacock to assist in developing and evaluating strategic alternatives available to
the Company to enhance shareholder value. Various pre-Transactions executive officers and
directors of the Company are also officers of Peacock. The agreement with Peacock called for the
Company to pay Peacock a fee of 4% of the transaction value (but in no event more than $250,000)
only upon the successful completion of its efforts. If the Transactions are consummated as
presently proposed, Peacock will be paid the capped fee amount of $250,000. For further discussion
of interests of our directors, executive officers and affiliates in Peacock, please see CERTAIN
RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the Company
has not paid a fee to Peacock.
Additionally, the Company sold its interest in a note receivable to Peacock, following the
solicitation of bids to purchase the note receivable. The sale of the note was a requirement of
the Master Agreement. The Special Committee of our Board of Directors, initially formed in April
2005 for the purpose of evaluating strategic alternative for us, oversaw the solicitation process
and sale of the note. The Special Committee was composed of Messrs. Blackwell and Freireich,
members of the Audit Committee who are Unaffiliated Directors. The Special Committee
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considered and approved Peacocks engagement to procure bids for the sale of the note and Peacocks
participation in the bidding process, which provided a mechanism for satisfying our obligation
under the Master Agreement in the event that no other bidder was forthcoming. On behalf of the
Company, Peacock contacted more than ten individuals and entities believed by Peacock to be
potentially interested in purchasing a note receivable secured by unimproved land, based upon prior
transactions known to Peacock, and community banks and larger banks thought to have interest in the
area. Each potential bidder was informed by Peacock that the minimum price, as required by the
Master Agreement, was 95% of the face value of the note. The Company invited those contacted to
submit written bids to purchase the note receivable. On the first date bids would be accepted,
Peacock submitted a sealed written bid to a third party (the Companys outside counsel) to hold
pending the bid submission deadline. A total of two bids were submitted, one of which was the
Peacock bid. Peacock presented the higher bid of $3,411,346 plus accrued and unpaid interest. The
principal amount of the note receivable was $3,516,852 plus accrued and unpaid interest at December
31, 2006 as well as at the time of our sale of the note, which occurred in January 2007. The sales
price received represented a discount of approximately 3% from the face value of the note
receivable. Following a report from Peacock on the bidding process and its results and advice from
counsel, the Special Committee approved the sale to Peacock. The proceeds from the note receivable
were subsequently invested in trading securities.
No Appraisal Rights
The Arizona Business Corporation Act governs shareholders rights in connection with the
Transactions. Under the applicable provisions of the Arizona Business Corporation Act, shareholders
of a corporation are not entitled to exercise dissenters rights if shares of the corporation are
registered on a national securities exchange. Consequently, because shares of our Common Stock are
listed on AMEX, our shareholders will have no right to seek appraisal of
their shares of our Common Stock in connection with the Transactions.
Accounting Policies Relating to the Transactions
The Transactions will be treated as a purchase by Waterfront for financial accounting
reporting purposes. This means that Waterfront will record all assets acquired and all liabilities
assumed at their estimated fair values at the time the Transactions are completed.
In particular, the fair value of the real estate acquired is allocated to land, building and
improvements, above-market and below-market leases and other value of in-place leases, based in
each case on their fair values.
The fair value of land, building and improvements and fixtures and equipment is determined by
valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the as-if-vacant value is then allocated to land,
building and improvements based on managements determination of relative fair values of these
assets. Factors considered by management in performing these analyses include an estimate of
carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods, considering current market conditions and
costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate
taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rental revenue during the
expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. Management also estimates costs to
execute similar leases including leasing commissions.
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In allocating the purchase price to the fair value of the above-market and below-market
in-place leases, the values are based on the difference between the current in-place lease rent and
a management estimate of current market rents. Below-market lease values are recorded as part of
the deferred revenue and amortized into rental revenue over the non-cancelable periods of the
respective leases including any periods covered by a bargain lease renewal. Above-market leases are
recorded as part of real estate and amortized as a direct charge against rental revenue over the
non-cancelable primary portion of the respective leases.
The aggregate value of acquired in-place lease intangibles is measured by the excess of
(i) the purchase price paid for a property over (ii) the estimated fair value of the property as if
vacant, determined as set forth above. The value of the in-place lease intangibles is amortized to
expense over the remaining non-cancelable periods of the respective leases.
Certain United States Federal Income Tax Consequences
The following discussion summarizes the material United States federal income tax consequences
of the Transactions to individuals who hold such Common Stock as a capital asset (within the
meaning of section 1221 of the Internal Revenue Code). It does not purport to address the federal
income tax consequences applicable to all categories of holders, including holders subject to
special treatment under federal income tax laws, such as insurance companies, regulated investment
companies, real estate investment trusts, tax-exempt organizations or dealers in securities or to
persons who are not U.S. shareholders.
In general, we believe that the Transactions will not have any direct, immediate federal
income tax consequences to holders of our Common Stock except with respect to the Special Dividend
and Second Special Dividend. However, because the consummation of the Transactions will alter the
structure of our operations, the Transactions could affect the federal income tax consequences of
holding our Common Stock in the future. Please see CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX
CONSEQUENCES.
Our shareholders generally will recognize income for federal tax purposes as a result of the
Special Dividend and Second Special Dividend. The amount and character of such income will depend
on a number of factors, as more fully discussed under CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX
CONSEQUENCESTaxation of ShareholdersU.S. ShareholdersDividends.
This summary is based on current provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the Treasury
regulations promulgated thereunder and judicial and administrative authorities. All these
authorities are subject to change, and any change may be effective retroactively. This summary is
not tax advice, and is not intended as a substitute for careful tax planning. WE RECOMMEND THAT
YOU CONSULT YOUR OWN TAX ADVISOR REGARDING THE FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND FOREIGN TAX CONSEQUENCES
TO YOU, IF ANY, RESULTING FROM THE TRANSACTIONS.
Regulatory Approvals
We do not believe that any material federal or state regulatory approvals, filings or notices
are required by us in connection with the Transactions, other than filings required under federal
and state securities laws.
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MATERIAL AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE TRANSACTIONS
This section contains summaries of the principal terms and conditions of the material
agreements and other material documents related to the Transactions listed below:
1. Master Agreement
2. Pacific Office Properties, L.P. Partnership Agreement
3. The Advisory Agreement
4. Contribution Agreements
5. Registration Rights Agreement and
6. Noncompetition Agreements.
We encourage you to read the appendices to this Proxy Statement in their entirety. These
appendices include complete copies of the Master Agreement (
Appendix A
), the Pacific Office
Properties, L.P. Partnership Agreement (
Appendix D
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Appendix F
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summaries below are qualified by the actual terms and conditions set forth in these appendices.
While we believe that these summaries cover the material provisions of the relevant documents,
these summaries may not contain all of the information that you believe to be important.
1.
The Master Formation And Contribution Agreement
This section of the Proxy Statement describes selected portions of the Master Agreement. The
Master Agreement serves as the primary document describing the steps necessary to complete the
Transactions, including the approval of our shareholders of these Transactions.
Contribution of Assets to the Operating Partnership
By Pacific Office Contributor and Pacific Office Contributor:
The Master Agreement obligates
Pacific Office Contributor or its affiliates to enter into contribution agreements with the Company
for each of the Contributed Properties. The Company has entered into a contribution agreement with
Pacific Office Contributor for each of the Contributed Properties. Pacific Office Contributor is
obligated to contribute its ownership interests in the identified entities holding interests in the
Contributed Properties and Pacific Office Contributor will contribute certain other assets such as
engineering reports, feasibility studies, contract rights, market statistics and other intangibles,
in return for promissory notes and Common Units and Convertible Preferred Units of the Operating
Partnership.
The value of the contributions will be established under each Contribution Agreement prior to
the consummation of the Transactions. Upon consummation of the Transactions this value is expected
to be approximately $163.51 million for the interests of all Contributed Properties. The escrows
required by the lenders to be maintained for the eight wholly-owned Contributed Properties was
approximately $5.29 million as of September 30, 2007. Pacific Office Contributor will not be
reimbursed in the Transactions for any lender-required escrows maintained for any of the
Contributed Properties even though Pacific Office Contributors rights to these escrows will be
transferred upon transfer of its interests in the corresponding Contributed Properties. The
aggregate amount of Pacific Office Contributors interests in the lender-required reserves at Closing
will only increase the aggregate net asset value of the contribution to the Operating Partnership
to $163.51 million, the aggregate value estimated for its interests in all of the Contributed
Properties according to the Master Agreement as amended. Since we will receive cash in the amount
of the lender-
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required escrows at Closing, we have agreed to limit any possible liability that
Pacific Office Contributor may have to us under the Contribution Agreements until the liabilities
exceed the aggregate amount of the escrowed cash in which we obtain an interest and which do not
increase the net asset value of the contribution because of the $163.51 million limitation on such
increases.
Pacific Office Contributor anticipates that capital improvements costing $6.5 million will be
made to the Contributed Properties between October 1, 2007 and the consummation of the
Transactions. Pacific Office Contributor will not be reimbursed in the Transactions for the costs
of any of these capital improvements. Instead, the aggregate costs of any such capital
improvements will increase the aggregate value of its contribution to the Operating Partnership.
However, this increase in value cannot result in the issuance of Units with a value exceeding
$151.51 million. Instead, promissory notes of the Operating Partnership will be issued in a
principal amount equal to such excess.
In exchange for the Contributed Properties and related contributed assets, Pacific Office
Contributor and its designees will receive Common Units in the Operating Partnership comprising
twenty-five percent (25%) and Convertible Preferred Units in the Operating Partnership comprising
seventy-five percent (75%) of the value of the Units issued in the Transactions, a promissory note
in the principal amount of $12 million and any promissory notes relating to capital improvements.
Common Units were valued at $2.79, which was equal to the average closing price of our Common Stock
for its 90 trading days prior to the date of the Master Agreement minus the Special Dividend of
$1.00, all subject to adjustment to reflect any changes in our capitalization prior to the
consummation of the Transactions. Convertible Preferred Units will have a per unit value of
$25.00, which is the amount of their liquidation preference. The promissory notes will accrue
interest at a rate of 7% per annum, with interest payable quarterly, subject to an Operating
Partnership right of accrual. They will have a five-year maturity, subject to an Operating
Partnership option to extend for one additional year. The promissory notes will be unsecured
obligations of the Operating Partnership.
By Us
: We will contribute all of our assets to the Operating Partnership as of the Closing
Date except for cash paid in the Special Dividend, the Second Special Dividend and cash reserves
for our accrued liabilities in return for a general partner interest in the Operating Partnership.
Reverse Stock Split and Charter Amendments
If requested by Pacific Office Contributor, we will effectuate an up to one-for-two reverse
stock split of our shares of our Common Stock and amend our Charter and Bylaws to have provisions
consistent with those which will exist as a result of the Reincorporation. The Charter and Bylaws
are more thoroughly described at PROPOSAL 5SUB-PROPOSALS 5A-5D: A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AND ADOPT
THE SURVIVING CORPORATIONS CHARTER AND BYLAWS AS A PART OF THE REINCORPORATION.
Sale of Assets
We will not sell any of our assets on or before the date the Transactions are consummated.
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Declaration of Special Dividends
Pursuant to the Master Agreement, a Special Dividend of $1.00 per share was paid to our
shareholders on January 26, 2007. We have the right to declare a Second Special Dividend
in an amount to be determined, which would be payable in January 2008 to shareholders of record as of
a date in December 2007. We have agreed not to declare any other dividend until the Transactions are
consummated.
Reincorporation
We will merge with and into the Maryland Subsidiary, with the Maryland Subsidiary being the
surviving corporation. Our separate legal existence will terminate, and the surviving corporation
will assume all of our and the Maryland Subsidiarys assets, rights, liabilities, duties and
obligations. All references to us, we and other terms of like import shall be deemed to refer
to the surviving corporation immediately following the effective time of the merger unless the
context indicates otherwise. Our name shall then become Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
Each share of our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately
prior to the Reincorporation will be automatically converted into one share of our Common Stock and
Class B Common Stock, respectively, of the surviving corporation and the shares of the Maryland
Subsidiary issued and outstanding prior to the merger will be extinguished and have no further
force and effect.
You will not be required to exchange your stock certificates for certificates representing
shares of our Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, as the case may be, in the surviving
corporation as a result of the Reincorporation. Please see THE REINCORPORATIONComparison of
Shareholder Rights for a discussion of the terms of our resulting Charter and Bylaws, and
MANAGEMENT for a discussion of our resulting Board of Directors and executive officers.
Arrangements with Advisors
Upon consummation of the Transactions, we will terminate the advisory arrangements with
Peacock, Hislop, Staley & Given, Inc. and ALI Advisor, Inc. and pay them accrued and unpaid fees
and out-of-pocket costs not to exceed $250,000 and $20,000, respectively. We and the Operating
Partnership will also enter into an Advisory Agreement with Pacific Office Management, Inc. whereby
it will manage substantially all of the business and operations of both us and the Operating
Partnership. See 2. The Advisory Agreement for a more complete description of this Advisory
Agreement and
Appendix F
for the agreement itself.
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock
Upon consummation of the Transactions, we will issue to the Advisor one share of Proportionate
Voting Preferred Stock, no par value, in return for $2,000. The rights of such Proportionate
Voting Preferred Stock will be set out in Articles Supplementary to our Charter as described in
THE REINCORPORATIONComparison of Shareholder RightsStock. The Proportionate Voting Preferred
Stock will have no dividend rights and minimal rights to distributions on our liquidation and will
have voting rights, voting with our Common Stock, equal to the total number of shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exchange of the Common Units
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and, after conversion into Common Units, Convertible Preferred Units, each as issued in
connection with the Transactions.
Sale of our Common Stock
As a part of the Transactions, the Operating Partnership and we will sell, for $5 million in
cash, Common Units and/or shares of our Common Stock to the Subscribers, at a price per share or
unit of $5.00, subject to adjustment to reflect any changes in capitalization. Pacific Office
Contributor has indicated that its designated persons expect to subscribe for Common Stock for all
$5 million of their commitment. Also as part of the Transactions, we will sell, for $1.35 million
in cash, shares of our Common Stock to the Other Subscriber, at a price per share of $7.50.
Additionally, we will grant options that are exercisable for three months after the Transactions
are consummated to designees of Pacific Office Contributor to purchase up to 500,000 additional
shares of our Common Stock at a price per share of $7.50, for up to $3.75 million in the aggregate.
Registration Rights
We will enter into a Registration Rights Agreement with Pacific Office Contributor and certain
of its affiliates; a description of which is contained under 5. Registration Rights Agreement.
Closing and Closing Date
The Closing is the closing of the Transactions and the Closing Date is the date at which all
the Transactions are consummated. The Transactions are subject to approval by our shareholders and
other conditions.
Representations and Warranties
The Master Agreement contains representations and warranties by us relating to:
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Our corporate organization and related matters
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The authorization, execution, delivery, performance and enforceability of the Master
Agreement and consummation of the Transactions
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Our reports and financial statements filed with the SEC
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Our capital structure
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The absence of pending or threatened litigation which would adversely affect our ability
to perform the Master Agreement or consummate the Transactions
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Our corporate documents
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Our compliance with existing laws
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No defaults under agreements or laws resulting from our execution of the Master
Agreement or consummation of the Transactions
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Our compliance with applicable environmental laws
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Our status as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code
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Our tax returns and other tax matters
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Our disclosure controls and procedures
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Absence of undisclosed liabilities except as set forth in our Form 10-Q for the quarter
ending June 30, 2006
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Absence of undisclosed adverse changes in our business between December 31, 2005 and the
date of the Master Agreement except as disclosed in our filings with the SEC
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Qualification of the Reincorporation as a tax free reorganization under Section 368(a)
of the Internal Revenue Code
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No interested party transactions between us and our affiliates except as set forth in
the Master Agreement and
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The accuracy of our disclosures to Pacific Office Contributor.
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The Master Agreement contains representations and warranties by Pacific Office Contributor
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Its organization and related matters
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The authorization, execution, delivery, performance and enforceability of the Master
Agreement and consummation of the Transactions
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The organization of certain of its affiliates and related matters
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Its power and authority to perform the Transactions
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The title and physical condition of each Contributed Property
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The compliance with existing laws regarding each Contributed Property
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The absence of pending or threatened material adverse litigation including
administrative actions against the fee simple owner or ground lessee of any Contributed
Property or affecting the operation or ownership of any Contributed Property
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The absence of defaults under any agreements and laws resulting from the execution of
the Master Agreement or consummation of the Transactions which would have a material
adverse effect and related matters
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Compliance with applicable environmental laws
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The absence of liabilities of the entities for which Pacific Office Contributor will
contribute interests in the Transactions
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Classification of each entity for which Pacific Office Contributor will contribute
interests in the Transactions as a partnership or disregarded entity for federal income tax
purposes rather than an entity taxable as a corporation
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The tax returns of each of the entities for which Pacific Office Contributor will
contribute interests in the Transactions and related tax matters and
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The accuracy of disclosures by Pacific Office Contributor regarding Contributed
Properties or the Transactions.
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Pacific Office Contributor makes no other warranties of any kind, express or implied, and the
contribution of the Contributed Properties is on a strict as-is basis.
Pre-Closing Covenants
During the period from October 3, 2006 through the closing of the Transactions, we agree that
we will:
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Use commercially reasonably efforts to agree to the forms of agreements contemplated by
the Master Agreement
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Maintain and operate our properties and business as currently operated except for
entering agreements to liquidate our non-cash assets
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Use commercially reasonable efforts to comply with applicable governmental requirements
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Notify Pacific Office Contributor promptly if we become aware of anything prior to the
Closing which makes any of our representations and warranties not true in any material
respect
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Not amend our Charter and Bylaws except with respect to a reverse stock split,
Reincorporation or the interim charter amendments contemplated in the Master Agreement or
enter into employment, consulting, advisory or similar agreements
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Not incur any indebtedness other than current accounts payable in the ordinary course of
business
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Timely file all required reports under the Exchange Act
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Use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the shares of the surviving corporations
Common Stock to be listed on AMEX or any other national securities exchange or interdealer
quotation system
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Cause the Operating Partnership to be formed and cause the performance of the
Transactions to be approved by the Operating Partnership and related matters and
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Cause the Maryland Subsidiary to be formed and cause the performance of the Transactions
to be approved by the Maryland Subsidiary and related matters.
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We also agree that we will not solicit, encourage or facilitate inquiries or proposals, enter
into agreements with or initiate or participate in discussions with any person in connection with
any proposed transaction which would result in a change of control transaction other than as
contemplated in the Master Agreement (Acquisition Proposal). However, prior to the approval of
the Transactions by our shareholders, if we receive an unsolicited bona fide written Acquisition
Proposal which our Board of Directors determines, in its good faith judgment, taking into account
the advice of our outside counsel, is more favorable to our shareholders from a financial point of
view and is reasonably likely to be completed without undue delay, we are permitted to furnish
information and enter into discussions with such person with respect to such Acquisition Proposal.
As part of the process, we will be required, among other things, to notify Pacific Office
Contributor and allow Pacific Office Contributor to make a counterproposal.
During the period from October 3, 2006 through the closing of the Transactions, Pacific Office
Contributor agrees that it will:
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Use commercially reasonable efforts to agree to the forms of agreement contemplated by
the Master Agreement
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Notify us promptly if it becomes aware of anything prior to Closing which makes any of
its representations and warranties not true in any material respect and
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Use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the shares of the surviving corporations
Common Stock to be listed on AMEX or any other national securities exchange or interdealer
quotation system.
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We have agreed that each of the holders of the Contributed Properties may, on or prior to
Closing, distribute all cash and assets of such holder to Pacific Office Contributor and its
affiliates other than the Contributed Properties.
Contributed Properties
At Closing, title to the Contributed Properties is to be good and marketable, and the
Contributed Properties are to be free of all material liens except for certain permitted exceptions
such as:
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Real estate taxes and assessments not yet due and payable
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Covenants, restrictions and the like which are not violated by existing improvements or
the current use and operation of a Contributed Property or, if violated, do not materially
impair the Contributed Propertys value and result in the forfeiture or reversion of title
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Zoning and similar laws which are not currently violated or, if violated, do not
materially impair the Contributed Propertys value or do not result in a forfeiture or
reversion of title
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Any imperfection of title which does not affect the current use of a Contributed
Property, render title to such Contributed Property unmarketable or uninsurable and
materially impair the value of such Contributed Property
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Existing mortgage debt
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Leases with respect to the Contributed Properties and
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As otherwise noted in any applicable contribution agreement.
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From and after October 3, 2006, Pacific Office Contributor will not take any action, or fail
to take any action, outside of the ordinary course of its business, which would cause the
Contributed Properties to be subject to any material title exceptions or objections except for
permitted exceptions as summarized above.
Risk of Loss
We and Pacific Office Contributor each have the right to exclude a Contributed Property from
the contribution transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement if, prior to the consummation of
the Transactions:
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Condemnation proceedings are commenced against all or any material portion of the
Contributed Property if condemnation materially and adversely affects the value of the
Contributed Property and
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The Contributed Property is damaged by an uninsured casualty where repair will be
$500,000 or more.
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If such Contributed Property is not excluded, insurance proceeds or any condemnation award for
the property will be part of the assets that Pacific Office Contributor contributes in the
Transactions.
Exclusion of Selected Contributed Properties
If the interests in a particular Contributed Property cannot be contributed as of the Closing
due to an inability to obtain any consents or estoppel certificates from a holder of the
Contributed Propertys mortgage indebtedness, any tenant-in-common or joint venture partner,
Pacific Office Contributor has the right to exclude from Closing the interests in the Contributed
Property from the Transactions with a corresponding reduction in the units of the Operating
Partnership received at Closing. If Pacific Office Contributor exercises this right, it may also:
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Contribute such interest no later than 120 days after Closing as long as the required
consents and estoppel certificates are obtained
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Retain, operate and dispose of its interest in the Contributed Property notwithstanding
any non-competition agreement with the Operating Partnership or
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Enter into a master lease or synthetic equivalent (i.e., a Swap Deal or a Synthetic
Contribution) whereby the Operating Partnership, as master lessee or synthetic
contributor, would pay annual net rents or other cash payments to Pacific Office
Contributors affiliate equal to the amount of distributions it would have received had it
contributed its interests in the Contributed Property to the Operating Partnership at
Closing, and under which Pacific Office Contributor would pay to Operating Partnership an
amount equal to the net cash flow the Contributed Properties. The parties would also have
put and call rights to subsequently
cause the contribution of the Contributed Property to the Operating Partnership in exchange
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for common and Convertible Preferred Units subject to obtaining the required consents and
estoppel certificates.
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Neither we nor Pacific Office Contributor will be obligated to consummate the Transactions
unless the following conditions have been satisfied by the Closing or are waived by both of us:
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No judicial or administrative order (other than an order sought by one of the parties to
the Master Agreement) has been entered and is in force which would prevent the consummation
of the Transactions
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The obligations to consummate the Transactions have not been terminated under the Master
Agreement
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The Transactions and the Master Agreement have been approved by our shareholders
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The surviving corporations Common Stock has been approved by AMEX or any other national
securities exchange or interdealer quotation system for listing subject only to the
Reincorporation or AMEX or any other national securities exchange or interdealer quotation
system advises the parties that such listing is not subject to approval
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Except as provided in the preceding discussion regarding the exclusion of selected
Contributed Properties, the required consents of lenders, tenants-in-common and joint
venture partners have been obtained and
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The contributions are exempt from registration under the Securities Act and all
applicable state securities blue sky laws except for ministerial filings.
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In addition, Pacific Office Contributor will not be obligated to consummate the Transactions
unless the following conditions have been satisfied by the Closing or are waived by Pacific Office
Contributor:
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We have complied with and performed in all material respects all of our covenants under
the Master Agreement
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All brokers and intermediaries with outstanding claims against us have provided releases
satisfactory to Pacific Office Contributor
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There has been no material adverse change to our financial condition, operations,
business or in the number of our record and beneficial shareholders or that would
materially and adversely affect our ability or the ability of the Operating Partnership or
the surviving corporation after the Reincorporation to consummate the Transactions
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Our Common Stock has not ceased to be listed either on AMEX
or on any other national securities exchange
or interdealer quotation system
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Our representations and warranties (which are summarized earlier in this Section) remain
true as of the Closing except as otherwise contemplated by the Master Agreement
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The Operating Partnership is duly organized and its limited partnership agreement has
been duly adopted
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The Reincorporation has occurred
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The filing setting forth the rights, privileges and preferences of the Proportionate
Voting Preferred Stock has been made with and accepted by the State of Maryland Department
of Assessments and Taxation
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Pacific Office Contributor and its affiliates have delivered all documents required of
them under the Master Agreement and otherwise to consummate the Transactions and
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We have executed and delivered all documents contemplated under the Master Agreement or
as necessary or desirable to consummate the Transactions.
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We will not be obligated to consummate the Transactions unless the following conditions have
been satisfied by the Closing or are waived by us:
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Pacific Office Contributor has complied with and performed in all material respects all
of its covenants under the Master Agreement
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There has been no material adverse change to the financial condition, operations,
business of Pacific Office Contributor, Pacific Office Contributor affiliates and the
Contributed Properties, taken as a whole, or that would materially and adversely affect the
ability of Pacific Office Contributor and Pacific Office Contributor affiliates, taken as a
whole, to consummate the Transactions
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Each Contributed Property is in the same condition as at October 3, 2006, normal wear
and tear and damage by fire or other casualty (to be handled as summarized above) excepted,
and operated in substantially the same manner
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All mortgage indebtedness payments for the Contributed Properties have been made when
due and none of such indebtedness is in default as of the Closing
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No Pacific Office Contributor affiliate has any indebtedness other than mortgage
indebtedness covering the Contributed Properties, current accounts payable and other
obligations subject to proration at the Closing under the Master Agreement
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Pacific Office Contributors representations and warranties (which are summarized
earlier in this Section) remain true as of the Closing and
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Pacific Office Contributor has executed and delivered all documents contemplated under
the Master Agreement or as necessary or advisable to consummate the Transactions.
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Post-Closing Obligations and Rights
We have agreed to certain obligations regarding the Contributed Properties for ten years
following the Closing, in order to help preserve the intended tax consequences of the Transactions
for Pacific Office Contributor. For ten years following the Closing, we have agreed to not, and to
cause the Operating Partnership to not:
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Sell the Contributed Properties (or ownership interests in Pacific Office Contributor
affiliates or successors) other than pursuant to a tax-deferred exchange in compliance with
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code and any acquired replacement properties (or
ownership interests therein) other than pursuant to such Section 1031
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Prepay or defease any mortgage indebtedness of the Contributed Properties other than for
concurrent refinancing with non-recourse mortgage debt of equal or greater amount
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Subject any of the Contributed Properties to cross-default or cross-collateralization
with other assets of the Operating Partnership and
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Provide any guaranty or additional collateral for any of the assumed debt encumbering
the Contributed Properties.
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For ten years following the Closing, we have also agreed to, and to cause the Operating
Partnership to:
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Promptly replace any Contributed Properties that are condemned or lost to casualty
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Provide, in the event of an unavoidable loss of mortgage indebtedness allocable as basis
to any Contributed Properties, an opportunity for Pacific Office Contributor to replace
such indebtedness for tax basis purposes with a surrogate for lost basis in the form of a
liquidation-based guaranty of sufficient quantity of the Operating Partnership payables and
obligations outstanding at any time and
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Provide, if the Operating Partnership is unable to comply with the foregoing parameters,
a make-whole cash payment by the Operating Partnership to Pacific Office Contributor
members in an amount as specified in the Master Agreement.
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In addition to the above, whenever any sale or defeasance of a Contributed Property (or
membership interest or other ownership interests in Pacific Office Contributor affiliates or their
successors) is foreseeable, or a condemnation or casualty has occurred or is in process (in the
case of a condemnation), the Operating Partnership is obligated to promptly notify the affected
Pacific Office Contributor members and provide them with an opportunity to provide input as to
strategy for perpetuating tax deferral.
Upon consummation of the Transactions, Pacific Office Contributor and its affiliates will
grant an option to the Operating Partnership to acquire additional office properties in our target
markets that have been and may be subsequently identified after the signing of the Master
Agreement. If the Operating Partnership exercises its option, Pacific Office Contributor or its
affiliated entities will contribute such additional office properties to the Operating Partnership
at contribution values equal to their total net investment, including third party transactional
expenses,
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in consideration for cash or, at the Operating Partnerships election, Common Units valued at
the 90 trading day average closing price per share of the Common Stock. Parcels of real property
subject to this option will be prospective or completed acquisitions by Pacific Office Contributor
or other affiliates of The Shidler Group identified at Closing and consummated no later than June
30, 2008.
At Closing, Pacific Office Contributor may elect to pay for any closing costs allocable to it
in cash or, alternatively, elect to have the Operating Partnership pay the costs. If the Operating
Partnership pays the costs for Pacific Office Contributor, Common and Convertible Preferred Units
with a value corresponding to the amount of the costs paid will be reduced from the number of units
issued to Pacific Office Contributor.
Termination and Liabilities
At any time prior to the Closing, the Master Agreement can be terminated by:
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The mutual written consent of Pacific Office Contributor and us
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Either Pacific Office Contributor or us if there is a court order preventing
consummation of the Transactions (other than an order sought by either of us) or any
governmental action occurs which makes consummation of the Transactions illegal or
materially and adversely economically burdensome to any parties to the Master Agreement
(and the burdened party elects to terminate)
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By Pacific Office Contributor if the Closing is not on or prior to April 1, 2007
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By us if we receive a superior Acquisition Proposal as summarized earlier in this
Section and the procedures with respect to such proposal as summarized earlier in this
Section have been satisfied or
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By Pacific Office Contributor if we notify Pacific Office Contributor that we have
received an Acquisition Proposal which our Board of Directors has determined is likely to
lead to such a superior Acquisition Proposal.
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In the event of termination, no party is relieved from liability for its willful breach of the
Master Agreement and its own costs incurred with respect to costs agreed upon by each party prior
to such termination.
In the event of termination due to a superior Acquisition Proposal, Pacific Office
Contributor, as its exclusive remedy, shall receive $300,000 from us, plus an amount equal to its
costs in seeking the consummation of the Transactions (which costs are capped at $500,000). If we
otherwise default in our performance under the Master Agreement, Pacific Office Contributor, as its
exclusive remedy, may either seek specific performance from us or terminate the Master Agreement
and be reimbursed by us for its damages, including the costs in seeking the consummation of the
Transactions (with the $500,000 cap) and the out-of-pocket expenses in enforcing its rights under
the Master Agreement. If Pacific Office Contributor defaults in its performance under the Master
Agreement, we, as our exclusive remedy, may either seek specific performance by Pacific Office
Contributor or receive $300,000 from Pacific Office Contributor. In the event our shareholders do
not approve the Transactions at the Annual Meeting (or any adjournment), we will not be obligated
to pay the termination fee or reimburse related expenses.
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Miscellaneous
The Master Agreement also contains provisions regarding the deliveries to be made by the
parties as a condition to closing the Transactions, the closing charges, prorations and
adjustments, due diligence, restrictions on press releases and public disclosures and other
provisions which are not summarized in the discussion. Shareholders are encouraged to review the
Master Agreement in its entirety for its exact terms and conditions.
2.
The Advisory Agreement
The Advisory Agreement
We and the Operating Partnership will enter into an Advisory Agreement with the Advisor, under
which the Advisor agrees to provide us with advice and services necessary to operate our business.
Our executive officers will not be our employees. We do not currently have any employees and,
although we may hire full-time professionals after consummating the Transactions, we anticipate
that we will continue to rely to a significant extent on the facilities and resources of the
Advisor to conduct our operations.
The Advisory Agreement requires the Advisor to manage our business affairs in conformity with
the policies and guidelines that are approved and monitored by our Board of Directors.
The Advisors sole business will be its activities under the Advisory Agreement. In addition,
the Advisor agrees to take reasonable steps to ensure that all of its officers, directors, managers
and subcontractors agree not to compete with us or utilize any of our confidential information to
our detriment.
Management Services
The Advisor will be responsible for our day-to-day operations and performing (or causing to be
performed) such services and activities relating to our assets and operations as may be
appropriate, but subject to the supervision of our Board of Directors. The Advisors activities
are expected to include:
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Providing executive and administrative personnel, office space and office services
required in rendering services to us
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Monitoring our leases, mortgages and debt obligations, the payment of our debt and
obligations, the payment of dividends or distributions to our shareholders and maintenance
of appropriate back-office infrastructure to perform such administrative functions
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Periodically reviewing the investment criteria and parameters for our investments,
borrowings and operations for the approval of our Board of Directors
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Counseling us in connection with policy decisions to be made by our Board of Directors
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Using commercially reasonable efforts to cause expenses incurred by us or on our behalf
to be reasonable and customary and within any budgeted parameters
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Advising us as to our capital structure and capital raising activities
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Coordinating and managing operations of any joint venture or co-investment interests
held by us and conducting all matters with the joint venture or co-investment partners
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Communicating on our behalf with the holders of any of our equity or debt securities
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Handling and resolving all claims, disputes or controversies in which we may be
involved, or to which we may be subject, arising out of our day to day operations
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Evaluating and recommending to our Board of Directors potential hedging activities
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Investigating, analyzing and selecting possible investment opportunities for us
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Assisting us in developing criteria for investment commitments that are specifically
tailored to our investment objectives
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Engaging and supervising, on our behalf and at our expense, independent contractors who
provide investment banking, mortgage brokerage, securities brokerage and other financial
services and such other services as may be required relating to our investments
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Supervising on our behalf the affiliates of the Advisor who provide property management
services pursuant to the property management agreements
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Investing or reinvesting any money of ours, including investing in short-term
investments pending investment in long-term investments
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Making recommendations to us regarding the payment of fees, expenses, dividends and disbursements
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Monitoring the operating performance of the investments and providing periodic reports
with respect thereto to our Board of Directors
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Causing us to obtain credit facilities or other financings consistent with the
guidelines adopted by our Board of Directors
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Causing us to obtain insurance covering such risks, with such
insurers and on such terms,
as we may reasonably determine appropriate and
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Recommending to us qualified accountants and legal counsel.
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The Advisor will be responsible for assisting us in complying with regulatory requirements
applicable to us, including:
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Preparing all consolidated financial statements required under applicable regulations
and contractual undertakings and all reports and documents required under the Securities
Exchange Act
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Making required tax filings and reports, including soliciting shareholders for required
information to the extent provided by the REIT provisions of the Internal Revenue Code
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Maintaining our status as a REIT and monitoring compliance with the various REIT
qualification tests and other rules set out in the Internal Revenue Code
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Maintaining our exclusion from status as an investment company under the Investment
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The Advisor does not assume any responsibility other than to render the services required
under the Advisory Agreement and is not responsible for any action of our Board of Directors in
following or declining to follow the Advisors advice or recommendations. Neither the Advisor, nor
its shareholders, directors and officers are liable to us, to any subsidiary of ours, to our
directors, to our shareholders, or to any subsidiarys shareholders for acts performed in
accordance with and pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, except by reason of acts constituting bad
faith, willful and malicious misconduct, gross negligence or violation of law. Under the Advisory
Agreement, we agree to indemnify the Advisor, its shareholders, directors and officers for losses
arising from acts of the Advisor arising from or in any way connected with the performance of its
obligations under the Advisory Agreement, except for misconduct or the POP Advisors breach of a
material term of the Advisory Agreement, which constitutes willful and malicious misconduct, gross
negligence or violation of laws but excluding claims by the Advisors employees relating to the
terms and conditions of their employment. The Advisor has agreed to indemnify us, our directors and
officers for losses arising from acts of the Advisor that were not in good faith and reasonably
believed by the POP Advisor to be within the scope of the authority granted to the POP Advisor
under the Advisory Agreement, and any material breach of the Advisory Agreement that constitutes
willful and malicious misconduct, gross negligence or violation of law.
Term and Termination
The Advisory Agreement will have a ten-year term. However, it will be terminable earlier by
us in any event and terminable earlier by the Advisor for cause. We have the right to terminate
the Advisory Agreement with or without cause at any time upon thirty (30) days prior written notice
to the Advisor by the vote of a majority of our directors who are not our employees or employees of
the Advisor. The Advisor has the right to terminate the Advisory Agreement upon thirty (30) days
prior written notice of termination to us in the event that we are in default of any material term
of the Advisory Agreement if such default continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written
notice. In the event of any early termination, other than for cause, of the Advisory Agreement, we
will be required to pay the Advisor a termination fee equal to $1,000,000 plus all accrued and
unreimbursed expenses. In the event that the Advisory Agreement is terminated for cause, we have
the right to offset any direct damages caused by the actions giving rise to such termination for
cause against any termination fee.
Assignment
Neither we nor the Advisor may assign our rights or obligations under the Advisory Agreement
without the consent of the other party. However, the Advisor may assign the Advisory
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Agreement to an affiliate, without our consent. In addition to the property management
agreements, the Advisor is also permitted to subcontract or assign certain of its duties under the
Advisory Agreement to any affiliate of the Advisor or third party provider, as long as the Advisor
discloses the terms of any sub-contracting arrangement to the Board of Directors upon its request.
Management Fees
Because we currently have no employees and do not anticipate having any employees in the near
future, we will rely to a significant extent on the facilities and resources of the Advisor to
conduct our operations. For performing services under the Advisory Agreement, the Advisor will
receive a base management fee and may receive supplemental management fees and real property
transaction management fees calculated as described below.
Base Management Fee
. The Advisor will receive an annual base management fee of $1.5 million
per year, which is payable in arrears on a quarterly basis.
Supplemental Management Fee
. In addition to the base management fee, the Advisor is entitled
to receive a supplemental management fee, which is also payable in arrears, in the event that the
aggregate gross asset value, excluding depreciation, of our real property (whether or not fully
reflected in our financial statements) exceeds $1.5 billion. The supplemental management fee is an
annual amount equal to one tenth of one percent (0.1%) of the amount by which our aggregate gross
asset value exceeds $1.5 billion.
The foregoing base management fee and supplemental management fees will be reduced by up to
50% of their amounts by the amount of the direct costs that we bear for services for which we are
the primary service obligee, including auditing fees, legal fees, internal controls costs and
directors and officers liability insurance premiums.
Real Property Transaction Management Fees
. Additionally, the Advisor is entitled to receive
real property transaction management fees for performing real property transaction management
services for us, including all origination, underwriting, acquisition, capitalization and
disposition services performed on our behalf. All real property transaction management fees
payable to the Advisor are required to be based on the prevailing market rates for similar services
provided on an arms-length basis in the area in which the subject property is located, and must be
approved by a majority of our directors who are not our employees or employees of the Advisor.
Expenses
The Advisor will be responsible for all costs incident to the performance of its duties under
the Advisory Agreement, including compensation of its employees, rent for facilities, performance
of duties with respect to the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock and other overhead expenses. We
will be responsible for all direct expenses for services for which we are the primary service
obligee, including auditing fees, legal fees, internal controls costs and directors and officers
liability insurance premiums, but the advisory fees payable by us will be reduced for these costs
as described above.
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Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock
Upon consummation of the Transactions, we will issue to the Advisor, for $2,000 in cash, one
share of our Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock, which will entitle the Advisor to vote on all
matters for which our common shareholders are entitled to vote. The number of votes that the
Advisor will be entitled to cast from its Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will initially equal
the total number of shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exchange of the Common Units and, upon
conversion into Common Units, the Convertible Preferred Units of the Operating Partnership issued
in connection with the Transactions. As the Common Units and, upon conversion, the Convertible
Preferred Units of the Operating Partnership are exchanged for shares of our Common Stock, the
number of votes attaching to the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will be decreased by an
equivalent amount. The Advisor will agree to cast its votes in respect of the Proportionate Voting
Preferred Stock in proportion to the votes it receives from the appropriate limited partners in the
Operating Partnership. The Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will not be entitled to any
regular or special dividend payments.
Property Management Agreements
The Operating Partnership will enter into separate property management agreements with
affiliates of the Advisor, designated by the Advisor for each of our properties, pursuant to which
the affiliates of the Advisor shall be entitled to receive fees for property management services.
All property management fees payable to the affiliates of the Advisor are required to be
market-rate compensation based on the prevailing market rates for similar services provided on an
arms-length basis in the area in which the subject property is located and requires the prior
written approval of a majority of our directors who are not our employees or employees of the
Advisor. We believe that the Advisor will elect to have these property management services
provided by affiliates of the Advisor that are currently providing the services for these
properties, but the Advisor is not obligated to do so. The Operating Partnership may maintain
existing property management agreements to service the properties to extent the Advisor so
consents.
The Advisory Agreement also contains additional provisions which are not summarized in this
discussion. Shareholders are encouraged to review the Advisory Agreement in its entirety for its
exact terms and conditions.
3.
The Operating Partnerships Operating Partnership Agreement
Organization
The Operating Partnership will be formed in connection with the Transactions with us as the
sole general partner. We will enter into the agreement of limited partnership of the Operating
Partnership along with Pacific Office Contributor and any of its affiliates that are contributing
property to the Operating Partnership as part of the Transactions. Upon execution, we will acquire
the sole general partnership interest in the Operating Partnership and will contribute
substantially all of our assets to the Operating Partnership except for any cash paid or retained
to pay the Second Special Dividend and our accrued liabilities. We anticipate that the Operating
Partnership will become our operating limited partnership, or UPREIT, following its formation and
consummation of the Transactions, and we will thereafter conduct substantially all of our
operations through the Operating Partnership, except as we may otherwise deem advisable to maintain
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a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code or otherwise. Material terms of the Operating
Partnerships Operating Partnership Agreement are described below.
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Management By General Partner and Advisor
Under the partnership agreement, we generally have complete responsibility and discretion in
the management and operation of the Operating Partnership, as its sole general partner, including
the ability to cause the Operating Partnership to enter into certain major transactions. No limited
partner has the right to take part in the operation or management of the Operating Partnerships
business by virtue of being a holder of the Operating Partnership units. We are the tax matters
partner of the Operating Partnership, and we have the authority to make tax elections under the
Internal Revenue Code on behalf of the Operating Partnership. We are not obligated to consider the
interests of the limited partners separately from the interests of our shareholders in deciding
whether to cause the Operating Partnership to take or decline to take any actions. Pursuant to the
Advisory Agreement between us and the Advisor, and subject to the oversight of our Board of
Directors, the Advisor will manage our business, including our management and operation of the
Operating Partnership.
However, we cannot merge the Operating Partnership or consummate another similar transaction
if the Common Units are converted or exchanged for partnership interests or other securities of
another operating partnership in an UPREIT or similar structure without the affirmative vote of
both (i) the holders of at least a majority of the percentage interests of both the Common Units
and the Convertible Preferred Units (excluding our interest), voting together as a single class,
and (ii) the holders of at least a majority of the Convertible Preferred Units, unless upon
consummation of the transaction the holders of Common Units receive shares of stock or other equity
securities of the parent REIT with rights not materially inferior to the rights of the Common
Stock. In addition, Convertible Preferred Unit holders may elect to treat any merger or similar
transaction as a liquidation event entitling them to the liquidation preferences described below.
The Operating Partnerships Operating Partnership Agreement also requires that the business of
the Operating Partnership be conducted in such a manner that will permit us to be classified as a
REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Operating
Partnership will be prohibited from taking any action that in our judgment:
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Could subject us to any additional taxes under Internal Revenue Code Section 857 or
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Could violate any law or regulation of any governmental body or agency having
jurisdiction over us, our securities or the Operating Partnership
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Could violate in any material respects any of the covenants, conditions or restrictions
now or hereafter placed upon or adopted by us pursuant to any of our agreements or
applicable laws and regulations.
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The Operating Partnership is obligated to reimburse us for all amounts we spend in connection
with the Operating Partnerships business, including:
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Limited Partnership Units
Limited partnership interests in the Operating Partnership are denominated in partnership
units. Initially, Operating Partnership units will be comprised of Common Units and Convertible
Preferred Units. However, we have the authority to issue additional types of units with such
rights and preferences as we determine, including units with distribution rights or rights upon
liquidation that are inferior or junior to the Common Units or units with distribution rights or
rights upon liquidation that are in parity with or are superior or prior to the Convertible
Preferred Units. We do not presently intend to apply for the listing of Convertible Preferred
Units or Common Units on any exchange or automated quotation system.
General Partnership Interest
Our general partnership interest will be denominated in Common Units and, if appropriate in
the future, Convertible Preferred Units in order to reflect our relative economic interest in the
Operating Partnership. Under the Master Agreement, our initial capital contribution shall be equal
to the book value of the assets contributed. At September 30, 2007, the book value of our assets
was approximately $4.14 million. Our general partnership interest includes the right to
participate in the distributions of the Operating Partnership to Common Unit holders in a
percentage equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (a) the number of shares of our Common Stock
outstanding by (b) the sum of shares of our Common Stock outstanding plus the number of shares of
our Common Stock for which the outstanding Common Units of the Operating Partnership may be
redeemed. It is anticipated that Pacific Office Contributor and its designees will be issued
approximately 13,575,000 Common Units in the Operating Partnership subject to adjustments and any
excluded properties. We therefore expect to have an interest approximately equal to 18.25% of all
Common Units outstanding immediately following the Transactions. We will not have an interest in
any Convertible Preferred Units outstanding immediately following the Transactions. The number of
the Common Units that we hold will generally correspond to the number of shares of our Common Stock
outstanding.
Rights to Convert Convertible Preferred Units into Common Units
Convertible Preferred Units are convertible into Common Units at the option of the holders of
the units under certain circumstances and at our option under other circumstances.
Convertible Preferred Unit holders rights to convert Convertible Preferred Units into Common
Units commence on the later of the second anniversary of the consummation of the Transactions and
the date of the public offering by us of our Common Stock, listed for trading on
any national securities exchange, in a $75 million underwritten offering of our Common Stock.
The number of Common Units into which a Convertible Preferred Unit is convertible shall initially
be 7.1717. However, this number may adjust as a result of a stock split or other capitalization
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and will increase if our quarterly dividends or quarterly distributions to Common Unit
holders of the Operating Partnership increase above the quarterly dividend and distribution that we
first pay to holders of our Common Stock following the consummation of the Transactions. If the
quarterly dividend exceeds the greater of the amount first paid, the conversion rate will increase
to the amount determined by multiplying:
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The conversion rate in effect immediately prior to the close of business on the date
fixed for determination of shareholders or unit holders entitled to receive such
distribution by
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the numerator of which is the average closing price over the five consecutive
trading days prior to the trading day immediately preceding the record date or
ex-dividend date for the distribution, and
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the denominator of which is the difference of the numerator minus the amount
by which the quarterly dividend exceeds the initial quarterly dividend.
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The Company may have the right to require holders of Convertible Preferred Units to convert
their Convertible Preferred Units into Common Units beginning on the fourth anniversary of the
consummation of the Transactions. The Company may exercise this right only in the event that the
closing price of our Common Stock during 20 days out of any 30 consecutive trading days is greater
than 125% of the amount determined by dividing the liquidation preference amount of the Convertible
Preferred Units by the number of Common Units into which Convertible Units are convertible, subject
to any adjustment required as a result of a reverse stock or unit split or similar event and at any
time after the consummation of the Transactions a $75 million underwritten offering of our Common
Stock has occurred. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, this conversion price would be $3.49.
If we require Convertible Preferred Unit holders to convert their units, they will receive the same
number of Common Units that they would receive if they elected to convert their units.
Allocations
Profits and losses of the Operating Partnership (including depreciation and amortization
deductions) for each fiscal year generally are allocated to us and the limited partners in
accordance with the respective accumulating distribution rights and percentage interests of the
partners in the Operating Partnership. All of the foregoing allocations are subject to compliance
with the provisions of Internal Revenue Code sections 704(b) and 704(c) and the Treasury
regulations promulgated thereunder, which may require allocations that are not in accordance with
percentage interests in various circumstances.
Distributions
Convertible Preferred Units are entitled to distributions upon any distribution on the Common
Units at an annual rate of 2.0% of the liquidation preference amount per annum. The Convertible
Preferred Unit distributions are payable quarterly on the last business day of each
March, June, September and December beginning June 30, 2008. If they are not paid, they
cumulate and are required to be paid before any further distributions may be made on Common
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Units. The Convertible Preferred Units do not have any right to participate in
distributions on Common Units.
Any cash distributions to Common Units (including the general partner interest denominated in
units) will be in amounts determined by us in our sole discretion, to us and the limited partners
owning Common Units pro rata in accordance with their respective percentage ownership interests.
Upon liquidation of the Operating Partnership, after payment of, or adequate provision for,
debts and obligations of the Operating Partnership, including any partner loans, any remaining
assets of the Operating Partnership will be distributed to us and the limited partners. The
Convertible Preferred Units will rank prior to the Common Units in a liquidation and have a per
unit liquidation value of $25.00 (subject to adjustment in the event of recapitalizations) plus any
accumulated and unpaid dividends per unit. After payment in full of all liquidation preferences,
any remaining assets of the Operating Partnership will be distributed to us and the limited
partners holding Common Units in accordance with the respective percentage interests of the
partners.
Redemption Rights
Under the partnership agreement, each limited partner has the right to redeem its Common
Units. This right may be exercised at the election of that limited partner by giving written
notice, subject to some limitations. Pacific Office Contributor has agreed in each of the
contribution agreements for the Contributed Properties not to exercise the redemption rights of the
Common Units that it receives until two years after the Transactions are consummated.
The purchase price for each of the Common Units to be redeemed will equal the fair market
value of one share of our Common Stock, calculated as the average of the daily closing prices for
the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date of determination or, if no closing
price is available, the fair market value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors.
The purchase price for the Common Units may be paid in cash or, in our discretion, by the issuance
of a number of shares of our Common Stock equal to the number of Common Units with respect to which
the rights are being exercised, subject to adjustment based on stock splits and other
recapitalization events. Common Units received upon conversion of the Convertible Preferred Units
are entitled to the same rights of redemption for cash or shares. However, holders of Common Units,
as a result of the conversion of Convertible Preferred Units, may not exercise this right of
redemption for such Common Units for one year from the date of conversion.
However, we cannot elect to pay a redemption in shares of our Common Stock if we could not
issue stock to the redeeming partner in satisfaction of the redemption (regardless of whether we
would in fact do so instead of paying cash) because of the ownership limitations contained in our
charter, or if the redemption would cause us to violate the REIT requirements. The relevant
sections of our charter generally prohibit direct or indirect ownership of more than 4.9% (by value
or by number of shares, whichever is more restrictive) of the outstanding shares of our Common
Stock or 4.9% by value of our outstanding stock. Our charter provisions further prohibit any person
from beneficially or constructively owning shares of our stock that would result in us being
closely held under Section 856(h) of the Internal Revenue Code or otherwise cause us to fail to
qualify as a REIT. In addition, no limited partner may exercise the redemption right:
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Units, all of the Common Units held by such limited partner
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The number of shares of our Common Stock issuable and the cash amount payable upon exercise of
the redemption rights will be adjusted to account for share splits, mergers, consolidations or
similar pro rata share transactions.
The Operating Partnership may redeem the Convertible Preferred Units for cash at any time
after the consummation of the Transactions if necessary to preserve our REIT status or at any time
after the aggregate economic interests of the limited partners in the Operating Partnerships
assets are less than 1%.
If on the fifth anniversary of the consummation of the Transactions (but not before or after
that date) a $75 million underwritten offering of our Common Stock has occurred, a Convertible
Preferred Unit holder may require the Operating Partnership to redeem any outstanding Convertible
Preferred Units held by such holder for an amount equaling the aggregate liquidation preference of
the outstanding Convertible Preferred Units plus cumulated and accrued and unpaid distributions.
Any Convertible Preferred Units so redeemed will be redeemed at our choice for cash, a five-year
promissory note at a market interest rate, Common Units or a newly created class of perpetual
preferred units with a market distribution rate and an equivalent liquidation preference.
Capital Contributions and Borrowings
The partnership agreement provides that, if we determine that the Operating Partnership
requires additional funds, we may:
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existing partners or other persons
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person
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Borrow such funds from a lending institution or other person and subsequently lend such
funds to the Operating Partnership or
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Under the partnership agreement, we are obligated to contribute the proceeds of any offering
of our stock as additional capital to the Operating Partnership. The Operating Partnership is also
authorized to issue partnership interests to existing partners or other persons on terms and
conditions determined in our sole discretion. The Operating Partnership is authorized to issue
partnership interests for less than fair market value only if we conclude in good faith that such
issuance is in both the Operating Partnerships and our best interests.
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Amendments
Generally, we, as the general partner of the Operating Partnership, may not amend the
partnership agreement without the consent of the holders of the majority of the limited partnership
interest, except that without the consent of any limited partner we may amend the agreement to:
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for the benefit of the limited partners
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Reflect the issuance of additional partnership units or the admission, substitution or
withdrawal of partners or the termination or the Operating Partnership in accordance with
the partnership agreement
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Cure any ambiguity in or correct or supplement any provision not inconsistent with law
or another provision of the partnership agreement
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Reflect changes that are reasonably necessary for us, as general partner, to satisfy the
REIT requirements or reflect the transfer of partnership interests from us, as general
partner, to a subsidiary of ours
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Modify the manner in which capital accounts are computed (but only to the extent set
forth in the partnership agreement or in order to comply with the requirements of the
Internal Revenue Code and the Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder) or
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We may not, without the consent of each limited partner adversely affected thereby, make any
amendment to the partnership agreement that would (1) convert a limited partnership interest into a
general partner interest or modify the limited liability of a limited partner, (2) alter the
distribution rights or the allocations described in the agreement, or (3) modify the redemption
rights of any units.
Exculpation and Indemnification of the General Partner
The partnership agreement of the Operating Partnership provides that neither we, as general
partner, nor any of our directors or officers are liable to the Operating Partnership or to any of
its partners as a result of errors in judgment or mistakes of fact or law or of any act or
omission, if we, our director or our officer acted in good faith.
In addition, the partnership agreement requires the Operating Partnership to indemnify and
hold harmless us, as general partner, our directors, officers, employees and any other person we
designate, from and against any and all claims relating to the operations of the Operating
Partnership in which any such indemnitee may be involved, or is threatened to be involved, as a
party or otherwise, unless it is established that:
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proceeding and was committed in bad faith or was the result of active and deliberate
dishonesty
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The indemnitee actually received an improper personal benefit in money, property or
services or
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In the case of any criminal proceeding, for an unlawful act or omission for which the
indemnitee had reasonable cause to believe was unlawful.
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No indemnitee may subject any partner of the Operating Partnership to personal liability with
respect to this indemnification obligation.
Term
The Operating Partnership will continue until dissolved upon:
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The general partners bankruptcy or dissolution or withdrawal (unless the limited
partners elect to continue the partnership) or a decree of judicial dissolution under
Delaware law
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Partnership
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An election by us, in our sole discretion, in our capacity as the general partner, to
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Transferability of Interests
The partnership agreement provides that we may not sell, assign, transfer, pledge or otherwise
dispose of our general partner interest without the consent of the holders of a majority of the
limited partnership interests, except for transfers:
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In connection with our merger into another entity, if the surviving entity contributes
substantially all of its assets to the Operating Partnership.
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Except for certain transfers and assignments to family members of individual limited partners,
the partnership agreement prohibits the transfer of the limited partners Operating Partnership
units without our consent, which consent may be withheld in our sole and absolute discretion. In
addition, the partnership agreement contains other restrictions on transfer of the Operating
Partnership units if, among other things, we determine that such transfer:
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Operating Partnership under federal or state securities laws
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The partnership agreement also contains additional provisions which are not summarized in the
discussion. Shareholders are encouraged to review the partnership agreement in its entirety for
its exact terms and conditions.
4.
Contribution Agreements
We have entered into nine separate contribution agreements with Pacific Office Contributor
regarding its or its affiliates ownership interests in and rights to control the day-to-day
operations of each of the up to nine Contributed Properties which will be contributed to the
Operating Partnership in return for Common Units and Convertible Preferred Units of the Operating
Partnership. References to Pacific Office Contributor shall include its affiliates. The following
summarizes the material provisions of the contribution agreements. Each contribution agreement is
in the same general form, though individual agreements differ immaterially to reflect, among other
things, different forms of ownership by Pacific Office Contributor and different legal and physical
characteristics of each Contributed Property. Additional terms and conditions for each
contribution are contained in the Master Agreement as described in the summary of the Master
Agreement contained above as Part 1 of this section and the complete Master Agreement attached as
Appendix A
to this Proxy Statement.
Contribution and Consideration
Under each contribution agreement, Pacific Office Contributor agrees to convey to us its
interest in an entity which owns, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, the particular
Contributed Property. As a condition to consummating the Transactions, each contribution agreement
will be conveyed by us to the Operating Partnership. We have agreed with Pacific Office
Contributor that the aggregate gross asset value of all of the ownership interests in the
Contributed Properties, together with related intangible assets, is $562.95 million. At Closing,
we will agree with Pacific Office Contributor as to the allocation of the gross asset value between
the nine Contributed Properties. Each contribution agreement describes the particular Contributed
Property as well as the method of calculating the number of Common Units and Convertible Preferred
Units of the Operating Partnership to be received by Pacific Office Contributor and its designees.
In addition, the contribution agreement relating to City Square will provide that the aggregate
value of Common Units and Convertible Preferred Units will be reduced by the principal amount of a
promissory note and that the Operating Partnership shall issue a promissory note in the principal
amount of $12 million. Additionally, the aggregate costs incurred by Pacific Office Contributor for
capital improvements to the Contributed Properties from October 1, 2007 until consummation of the
Transactions will increase the aggregate value of its contribution to the Operating Partnership.
Prior to consummating the Transactions, each holder of an ownership interest in a Contributed
Property (or an entity-owning a Contributed Property) and any other recipient of the Operating
Partnership units will receive a questionnaire and representation letter containing certain
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information we reasonably request in connection with the issuance of the Operating Partnership
units. If, based on the advice of our securities counsel, we reasonably believe that the issuance
may not be exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act or comply with
applicable securities, tax and other legal rules, agreements, or constraints applicable to us or
the Operating Partnership, we will notify Pacific Office Contributor. If the reason for the notice
is that a proposed recipient of the Operating Partnership units is not an accredited investor as
defined in Regulation D as promulgated by the Securities Act, that persons interest shall be
redeemed by Pacific Office Contributor at no cost to us or the Operating Partnership. Subject to
the terms of the Master Agreement, if our notice is delivered for another reason, the contribution
agreement will terminate.
The parties to each contribution agreement intend that, except to the extent any portion of
the consideration for the particular Contributed Property consists of cash, the transfer of the
Contributed Property in exchange for the Operating Partnership units, will result in
non-recognition of gain or loss under Section 721 of the Internal Revenue Code. The parties agree
to cooperate in facilitating such tax treatment.
Restrictions on Conversion and Sale
The recipients of the Operating Partnership common and preferred units agree that they will
not redeem any of the Common Units received by them for shares of our Common Stock for two years
following the date of the Closing. The Convertible Preferred Units are not directly convertible
into our shares of our Common Stock and, as discussed under 3. The Operating Partnerships
Partnership AgreementRights to Convert Convertible Preferred
Units into Common Units, are not
convertible into Common Units for at least two years and Common Units obtained upon exchange must
be held for at least 1 year before they are exchanged for Common Stock. After these holding
periods expire, their sales of shares of our Common Stock received on conversion of Common Units
will be subject to Rule 144 as promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act. Rule 144 contains
various restrictions on the resale of securities which have not been registered under the
Securities Act such as the availability of adequate current public information about us,
requirements as to the length of time shares must be held before resale and limitations on the
volume of shares that can be sold. These and certain other limitations will not apply to shares of
our Common Stock sold for the account of a person who is not an affiliate of us at the time of sale
and during the preceding three months as long as the shares have been held for at least two years.
However, the recipients of the Operating Partnership units will have the benefit of the
Registration Rights Agreement summarized below. Registration of sales by recipients of the
Operating Partnership units would enable them to sell without being subject to the restrictions of
Rule 144.
Restrictions on Contributed Property Sale and Liability Prepayments
As
described under 1. The Master Formation and Contribution AgreementPost Closing Obligations and
Rights above, for a period of ten years after the Closing, certain restrictions and affirmative
covenants will apply to us and the Operating Partnership. Notwithstanding these provisions, our
obligations and the obligations of the Operating Partnership to comply with those restrictions and
affirmative covenants will be subject to our fiduciary and statutory obligations to all partners in
the Operating Partnership and all of our shareholders. If, during this ten-year period, a sale of
a Contributed Property which will not provide tax deferral to the contributor of the Contributed
Property is considered likely, we must notify the contributor and cooperate with it in
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considering strategies to defer or mitigate the recognition of gain under the Internal Revenue
Code by any of the equity interest holders of the recipient of the Operating Partnership units.
Project Conveyance Requirements
All of the interests of Pacific Office Contributor in any Contributed Property will be
conveyed at the Closing and, prior to the Closing, the contributor will provide us a title
commitment and survey with respect to the Contributed Property. At the time of the contribution,
the Contributed Property must be free and clear of all liens, covenants, restrictions, easements
and other title exceptions or objections except for the permitted exceptions which are described in
the Contribution Agreement.
Representations and Warranties
The contributor and the recipient(s) of the Operating Partnership units with respect to the
Contributed Property make representations and warranties to us as of the date of the applicable
contribution agreement and as of the date of the consummation of the contribution as to:
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The fact that neither the execution of the contribution agreement nor the Closing of the
Transactions causing a default or being subject to approval under any agreements or laws
applicable to the Contributed Property or Pacific Office Contributor affiliate except where
such default or lack of approval would not have a material adverse effect
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The nature of the contracts relating to the Contributed Property
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The physical condition of the Contributed Property
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The existence of litigation
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The status of the contributor as a United States Person under Section 1445(f)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code
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Condemnation
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Truthfulness of representations and warranties and information delivered with respect to
the Contributed Property
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No other warranties, express or implied, are made by the contributor.
We represent and warrant to the contributor of the Contributed Property as of the date of the
applicable agreement and as of the Closing as to:
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Our organization and related matters
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Our power and authority to execute the contribution agreement and consummate the
Transactions and
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Unless expressly provided otherwise in the contribution agreement, the representations and
warranties survive for 120 days after the Closing. We will be required to file suit within such
120-day period if we believe there has been a breach by the contributor of its representations and
warranties to us.
Contributors Pre-Closing Covenants
The contributor makes various pre-closing covenants to us regarding:
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Non-assignability by it of the contribution agreement, except as permitted by the Master
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Notification regarding material changes to the Contributed Property or material adverse
occurrences regarding its representations and warranties and
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Continued availability to us, for two years after the Closing, of records in order to
comply with our SEC reporting obligations.
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Additional Conditions to Closing
In addition to other conditions in the applicable contribution agreement, our obligation to
close the Transactions is subject to additional provisions which must be met regarding:
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The physical condition of the Contributed Property
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Correctness of payments and lack of default under mortgage indebtedness
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Ownership of each property-owning entity
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Absence of bankruptcy proceedings regarding Pacific Office Contributor and the
Contributed Property
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Continued truthfulness of contributors representations and warranties
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to close the Transactions are subject to additional provisions which must be met regarding:
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Transfer of certain guarantees and/or indemnities for certain third parties in
connection with the mortgage indebtedness encumbering the Contributed Property whereby, as
part of the contribution of the membership interest to the Operating Partnership, the
Operating Partnership will assume, to the extent possible, the obligations of the
guarantors under those guarantees/indemnities and, regardless of transfer, indemnification
by the Operating Partnership of the guarantors of any loss suffered as a result of
post-closing acts or omissions
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Miscellaneous
The contribution agreements contain a number of additional provisions regarding, among other
things, the deliveries to be made upon consummation of the contribution, closing adjustments,
closing expenses, remedies on default, brokerage and the like. Each contribution agreement also
discusses the procedure to be followed if the membership interest regarding the Contributed
Property cannot be contributed upon the closing date that the Transactions are consummated, and
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reference is made to the discussion of the Master Agreement under The Master Formation and
Contribution AgreementExclusion of Selected Contributed Properties and the corresponding Section
17 of the Master Agreement attached as
Appendix
A to this Proxy Statement.
5.
Registration Rights Agreement
Upon consummation of the Transactions, we will agree in a registration rights agreement to
file a registration statement covering the resale of
approximately 47.28 million shares comprising
the shares issued for $6.35 million in cash to the Subscribers
and the Other Subscriber as a part of the Transactions and shares issuable upon
redemption of the Operating Partnership units that we anticipate issuing as part of the
Transactions, following the two-year lock-up period applicable to
those shares. We will also agree to include in this registration
statement any of the up to 500,000 shares of Common Stock
purchased by designees of Pacific Office Contributor pursuant to the
options granted to them as part of the Transactions. We will agree to
file this registration statement no later than one year and nine months following consummation of
the Transactions. Pacific Office Contributor and its affiliates will agree not to sell any of the
shares of our Common Stock acquired upon redemption of any the Operating Partnership units until
the second anniversary of the consummation of the Transactions. We will also grant Pacific Office
Contributor and its affiliates rights to sell their shares of our Common Stock in subsequent
offerings by us of our securities in an offering registered under the Securities Act.
6.
Noncompetition Agreements
Upon consummation of the Transactions, we will enter into Noncompetition Agreements with Jay
H. Shidler, who will serve as the Chairman of our Board of Directors and Lawrence J. Taff, who will
serve as our Chief Financial Officer following the Transactions. Dallas Lucass employment
agreement with the Advisor also contains a non-competition covenant. James C. Reynolds, James R.
Ingebritsen and Matthew J. Root have agreed with the Advisor to sign similar noncompetition
agreements for our benefit. Additionally, we expect to condition the appointment of other officers
on the execution of similar noncompetition agreements. The Noncompetition Agreements for Mr.
Shidler and Mr. Taff are substantially in the same form. These agreements limit Messrs. Shidler
and Taffs right to compete with us. The Noncompetition Agreements will prohibit, without our
prior written consent, Messrs. Shidler and Taff from investing in certain office properties in any
county in which the Contributed Properties are located, our targeted geographic operating region
and in any in which county we own an office property. This covenant not to compete does not
restrict:
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Investments in which Mr. Shidler or Mr. Taff obtained an interest prior to the
Transactions
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Investments in areas in which we do not own office property at the time of such
investment
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Activities of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc., Corporate Office Properties Trust and
their respective affiliates
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Activities contemplated by the option to acquire additional properties that Pacific
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Investments in any entity as long as Mr. Shidler or Mr. Taff do not own more than 4.9%
of the entity and are not actively engaged in the management of such entity.
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are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days after a written notice of breach is sent, the
aggrieved party may pursue legal and equitable remedies. Messrs. Shidler and Taff have agreed in
the Noncompetition Agreement that we may obtain preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to
secure specific performance and to prevent a breach or contemplated breach of the Noncompetition
Agreement to the extent that the law allows. Mr. Shidlers Noncompetition Agreement remains in
effect as long as Mr. Shidler remains one of our directors or our officer. Mr. Taffs agreement
will remain in effect as long as Mr. Taff remains in his capacity as our officer.
In addition, as a condition to the Advisory Agreement, we will take reasonable steps to ensure
that the Advisor, its officers, directors, managers and subcontractors agree not to compete with us
or utilize any of our confidential information to our detriment.
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THE REINCORPORATION
Method of Reincorporation
The Reincorporation will be effected by our merging into our newly-formed wholly-owned
Maryland subsidiary pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger (the Merger Agreement). On the
effective date of the Reincorporation, the surviving corporation will succeed to all of our assets
and liabilities of, and possess all of our rights and powers and will continue to operate our
business under the name, Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. (which we sometimes refer to as
the Surviving Corporation). The Reincorporation will change our legal domicile and make other
changes of a legal nature. The material changes are described below.
Effect of Reincorporation on our Common Stock
As part of the Transactions and pursuant to the Merger Agreement the Reincorporation will
result in each share of our Class A Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the
Reincorporation being converted into one share of the Surviving Corporation Common Stock. Each
share of our Class B Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Reincorporation
will be converted into one share of the Surviving Corporation Class B Common Stock. Our
shareholders will not be required to exchange certificates evidencing our Class A or Class B Common
Stock for certificates representing Surviving Corporation Common Stock or Class B Common Stock upon
consummation of the Reincorporation.
Organizational Documents
The Reincorporation includes the implementation of a new Charter, in the form attached hereto
as
Appendix B
(the Surviving Corporation
Charter), and Bylaws, in the form attached hereto as
Appendix C
(the Surviving Corporation Bylaws), for the Surviving Corporation to replace our
Charter (the Company Charter) and our Bylaws (the Company Bylaws). As a Maryland corporation,
we will be subject to the Maryland General Corporation Law (the MGCL). The Company is currently
subject to the Arizona Business Corporation Act (the ABCA). Differences between the Surviving
Corporation Charter and Surviving Corporation Bylaws, on the one hand, and the Company Charter and
the Company Bylaws, on the other hand, must be viewed in part in the context of the differences
between the MGCL and the ABCA. Please see Comparison of Shareholder Rights for a discussion of
the material differences.
Post-Reincorporation Management
Under the Surviving Corporation Charter, the size of the board of directors of the Surviving
Corporation will be four to nine members. On the effective date of the Reincorporation, two of the
directors will be Jay H. Shidler and Thomas R. Hislop; and the other directors will be Robert L.
Denton, Clay W. Hamlin, Paul M. Higbee and Michael J. Brennan, all of whom will be independent directors within
the meaning of such term under AMEX rules and regulations and Dallas
E. Lucas who will be our Chief Executive Officer following the
consumation of the Transactions. From and after the effective date of
the Reincorporation, Jay H. Shidler shall be the Chairman of the board of directors of the
Surviving Corporation. Additionally, on the effective date of the Reincorporation, the officers of
the Surviving Corporation will include Dallas E. Lucas as the Chief Executive Officer, Lawrence J.
Taff as Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary, Russell Beecher as Chief Investment
Officer and Kimberly F. Aquino as Secretary.
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Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Reincorporation
We believe that the Reincorporation will be a tax-free reorganization under the Internal
Revenue Code. Assuming the Reincorporation qualifies as a reorganization, no gain or loss will be
recognized to the holders of stock of the Company as a result of the Reincorporation, and no gain
or loss will be recognized by the Company or the Surviving Corporation. Each former holder of
stock of the Company will have the same basis in the stock of the Surviving Corporation received by
such holder pursuant to the Reincorporation as such holder has in the stock of the Company held by
such holder at the time of the Reincorporation. Each shareholders holding period with respect to
the Surviving Corporation stock will include the period during which such holder held the
corresponding Company stock, provided the latter was held by such holder as a capital asset at the
time of the Reincorporation. The Company has not obtained a ruling from the IRS or an opinion of
legal counsel or tax advisor with respect to the tax consequences of the Reincorporation, and the
IRS could ultimately reach a different conclusion as to the federal income tax consequences of the
Reincorporation. Shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors as to the federal, state,
local and foreign tax consequences, if any, of the Reincorporation.
Principal Reasons for Reincorporating in Maryland
Our Board of Directors believes that Reincorporation is in the best interests of the Company
and its shareholders for several reasons including:
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Many public REITs today are incorporated in Maryland and many public REITs have
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Maryland has developed a body of legislation and case law developed specifically for
REITs, including specific statutory validation of REIT share ownership provisions and
statute flexibility on dividends and other distributions and
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Comparison of Shareholder Rights
The following is a summary of certain material differences between the rights you currently
have as a shareholder of the Company and the rights you will have, if the Reincorporation is
approved by our shareholders, as a shareholder of the Surviving Corporation. These differences
arise in part from the differences between Arizona law governing business corporations, including
the ABCA, and Maryland law governing business corporations, including the MGCL. Additional
differences arise from the Companys and the Surviving Corporations organizational documents.
After completion of the Reincorporation, the rights of the Company shareholders will be
governed by the Surviving Corporation Charter (including the articles supplementary, which set
forth the terms of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock), the Surviving Corporation Bylaws and
Maryland law. The Companys shareholders are urged to read the full text of the Surviving
Corporation Charter and the Surviving Corporation Bylaws. The following description of the
material provisions of the Surviving Corporation Charter and the Surviving Corporation Bylaws is
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qualified in its entirety by reference to those documents, which are incorporated by reference.
Although it is impractical to compare all of the aspects in which Arizona law and Maryland law and
the Companys and the Surviving Corporations governing instruments differ with respect to
shareholders rights, the following discussion summarizes certain significant differences between
them.
Stock
The Companys authorized stock consists of 10,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, no par
value per share, and 10,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, no par value per share. No shares of
preferred stock of the Company have been authorized. The Class A and Class B Common Stock are
identical in all respects, except that in the event of a liquidation the Class B Common Stock will
not be entitled to any portion of the Companys assets, which will be allocated and distributed to
the holders of the Class A Common Stock.
The Surviving Corporation will be authorized to issue 300,200,000 shares of stock, consisting
of 200,200,000 shares of our common stock, par value $.0001 per share, 200,000,000 of which are
shares of our Common Stock and 200,000 of which are shares of Class B Common Stock, and 100,000,000
shares of preferred stock, par value $.0001 per share. The aggregate par value of all authorized
shares of stock is $30,000. Our Board of Directors, without any action by the Surviving
Corporation shareholders, may amend the Surviving Corporation Charter from time to time to increase
or decrease the aggregate number of shares of stock or the number of shares of stock of any class
or series that we have authority to issue. The Common Stock and Class B Common Stock are identical
in all respects, except that in the event of liquidation the Class B Common Stock will not be
entitled to any portion of our assets, which will be allocated and distributed to the holders of
the Common Stock. Our Board of Directors may classify any unissued shares of preferred stock and
reclassify any previously classified but unissued shares of preferred stock of any series in one or
more classes or series of stock by setting or changing the preferences, conversion or other rights,
voting powers, restrictions, limitations on dividends or other distributions, qualifications or
terms or conditions of redemption of the stock. Additionally, under the MGCL, the Board may
authorize the amendment of the Surviving Corporation Charter, with the approval of a majority of
the Board and without shareholder approval, to effect a reverse stock split that results in a
combination of shares of stock at a ratio of not more than ten shares of stock into one share of
stock in any 12-month period.
Voting Rights
Under Arizona law, unless the charter provides otherwise, each outstanding share, regardless
of class, is entitled to one vote on each matter voted on at a shareholders meeting. The Company
Charter provides that shares of our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock vote together as
a single class, except where a class vote is required under Arizona law, and each share is entitled
to one vote on each matter to be voted upon by our shareholders.
Under Maryland law, unless the charter provides for a greater or lesser number of votes per
share or limits or denies voting rights, each outstanding share of stock, regardless of class, is
entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of shareholders. Under the
Surviving Corporation Charter, shares of our Common Stock and Class B Common Stock would vote
together as a single class and each share is entitled to one vote on each matter to be voted upon
by our shareholders.
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As a part of the Transactions, our Board of Directors will classify from the Surviving
Corporations unissued shares of preferred stock, and cause us to issue, one share of Proportionate
Voting Preferred Stock, which will be entitled to vote on all matters for which our shareholders
will be entitled to vote. The number of shares of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock may be
increased only by resolution approved by all of the members of our Board of Directors. The holder
of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will not be entitled to any regular or special
dividend, including any dividend or distribution declared or paid with respect to the shares of our
Common Stock or any other class or series of our stock. No transfer of the share of Proportionate
Voting Preferred Stock may occur without our prior approval. The number of votes that the
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will be entitled to cast initially will equal the number of
shares of our Common Stock issuable upon the redemption of the Common Units and the number of
Convertible Preferred Units following conversion to Preferred Units, issued in connection with the
Transactions. As those Operating Partnership units are redeemed, the number of votes that the
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will be entitled to cast will be decreased by an equivalent
number. Any shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock redeemed, purchased or otherwise
acquired by us in any manner whatsoever will cease to be outstanding and will become authorized but
unissued shares of preferred stock, without designation as to class or series until such shares are
once more classified and designated. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of
the affairs of the Surviving Corporation, before any of our assets are distributed, paid or set
aside for the holders of any equity securities ranking junior to the Proportionate Voting Preferred
Stock as to the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Surviving
Corporation, we will pay to the holders of shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock, out of
our assets legally available for distribution to our shareholders, the sum of $.01 per share for
each share of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock held by each such holder.
Matters Relating to Directors and Officers
Number of Directors
Arizona law allows the number of persons constituting the board of directors of a corporation
to be fixed by the bylaws or the charter, or permits the bylaws or the charter to provide that the
number of directors may vary within a specified range, the exact number to be determined by the
shareholders or the board of directors. The Company Bylaws require that a majority of the Board of
Directors be composed of unaffiliated directors. Unaffiliated directors are directors who are not
affiliated with the Companys advisor, underwriter or sponsor and do not perform any other services
for the Company except in their capacity as a director. The duties of the unaffiliated directors
entail (i) supervising the Companys relationship with its advisor; (ii) determining the
compensation of the advisor; (iii) determining the reasonableness of the total fees and expenses of
the Company; (iv) reviewing the Companys investment policies and administrative procedures; (v)
reviewing the Companys borrowing policies; and (vi) ensuring the delivery of the annual report to
the shareholders. The Company currently has four directors, three of whom are unaffiliated
directors.
Maryland law provides that each Maryland corporation must have at least one director, with the
number specified in or fixed in accordance with the charter or bylaws of the corporation. The
Surviving Corporation Charter provides for no less than four directors and no more than nine
directors. The Surviving Corporation Charter fixes the initial number of directors at seven.
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the Surviving Corporation Charter nor the Surviving Corporation Bylaws contain obligations
on the Surviving Corporation to have unaffiliated directors or special obligations on such
directors.
Elections; Classified Board of Directors
Arizona law permits, but does not require, the adoption of a classified board of directors
with staggered terms. Additionally, in the event of the adoption of a classified board, Arizona
law requires that each class have at least three directors. The Company Charter currently does not
provide for a classified board of directors.
Maryland law permits, but does not require, a Maryland corporation to provide for a classified
board of directors in its charter or bylaws. The Surviving Corporation Charter currently provides
for a classified board of directors. The Surviving Corporation Charter states that the two Class I
directors will hold office for an initial term expiring at the 2009 annual meeting of shareholders,
the three Class II directors will hold office for an initial term expiring at the 2010 annual
meeting of shareholders and the two Class III directors will hold office for an initial term
expiring at the 2011 annual meeting of shareholders. At each annual meeting of shareholders, the
successors to the class of directors whose term expires will be elected to hold office for a term
expiring at the third succeeding annual meeting of shareholders. See Anti-Takeover
MeasuresClassified Board. The names and initial terms of office of the persons who are to serve
as directors until their successors are elected and qualify are:
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Cumulative Voting for Directors
Cumulative voting permits the holder of each share of stock entitled to vote in the election
of directors to cast that number of votes for each share which equal the number of directors to be
elected. The holder may allocate all votes represented by a share to a single candidate or may
allocate those votes among as many candidates as he chooses. Thus, a shareholder with a
significant minority percentage of the outstanding shares may be able to elect one or more
directors if voting is cumulative. Under Arizona law, cumulative voting in the election of
directors is mandatory.
Maryland law provides that the charter may include a provision for cumulative voting in the
election of directors and the terms on which cumulative voting rights may be exercised. The
Surviving Corporation Charter does not provide for cumulative voting in the election of directors.
Therefore, it will be more difficult for a shareholder with a significant minority percentage of
outstanding shares to elect representatives to our Board of Directors.
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Vacancies
The Company Bylaws provide that any vacancy may be filled by a majority of the directors then
in office, provided that the number of directors then in office is not less than a quorum of the
whole board. Under Arizona law, if the vacant office was held by a director elected by a voting
group of shareholders, only the holders of shares of that voting group are entitled to vote to fill
the vacancy if it is filled by the shareholders. In the case of unaffiliated directors, the
remaining unaffiliated director(s) will nominate an individual who, if elected, would qualify as an
unaffiliated director and the vacancy will be filled by a majority vote of the directors.
Any vacancy on the Board of Directors of the Surviving Corporation may be filled only by the
affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors in office, even if the remaining
directors do not constitute a quorum, and any director elected to fill a vacancy will serve for the
remainder of the full term of the class in which the vacancy occurred.
Indemnification of Directors and Officers
The Company Charter provides that directors and officers will be indemnified against any
liability incurred in connection with any proceeding in which the director or officer is involved
in as a party by reason of the fact that the director or officer was acting on behalf of the
Company, except where expressly prohibited by law. If the director or officer is entitled to
indemnification of only a portion, but not all, of any liabilities, the Company will indemnify the
director or officer to the maximum extent for such portion of the liabilities. The termination of
a proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction or plea does not, of itself, create a
presumption that the director or officer is not entitled to indemnification. The Company will not
indemnify a director or officer for any liability incurred in a proceeding initiated or
participated in as an intervenor or amicus curiae by the person seeking indemnification unless such
initiation of or participation in the proceeding is authorized, either before or after its
commencement, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors in office. The Company will
pay the expenses incurred in good faith by a director or officer in advance of the final
disposition of a proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking to repay such amount if it is determined
that the director or officer is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company.
Under Arizona law, unless limited by the corporations charter, to the extent that an officer
or director has been successful in the defense of a proceeding incurred in the exercise of his
duties on behalf of a corporation, he must be indemnified by the corporation for reasonable
expenses incurred. Expenses may be paid in advance of the final disposition of a suit upon receipt
of the claimants written affirmation of good faith belief that he has met the statutory standard
of conduct and undertaking to repay such amount if he is not entitled to mandatory indemnification
and it is ultimately determined that he did not meet the statutory standard of conduct. Special
rules apply to outside directors who are neither officers, employees nor 5% shareholders. Unless
(i) limited by the corporations charter or (ii) a court has determined before payment that an
outside director failed to meet the statutory standard of conduct, an outside director must be
indemnified against
liability and his expenses must be paid in advance of a final disposition upon receipt from
such outside director of a written affirmation of his good faith belief that he has met the
statutory standard of conduct and an undertaking to repay the advance if it is ultimately
determined that he did not meet such standard.
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Unless ordered by a court that the person is entitled to mandatory indemnification, or that
such person is entitled to indemnification whether or not he has met the statutory standard of
conduct or has been adjudged liable (in which case court ordered indemnification is limited to
reasonable expenses), indemnification may be made under Arizona law only upon determination that
the person has met the statutory standard of conduct. This determination is made by (i) a majority
vote of the directors not at the time parties to the proceeding; (ii) special legal counsel
appointed by majority vote of such disinterested directors, or, if there are no disinterested
directors, by majority vote of the board of directors; or (iii) by the shareholders, provided that
shares owned by or voted under the control of directors who are at the time parties to the
proceeding shall not be voted on the determination. Arizona law does not limit a corporations
power to further indemnify and advance expenses to employees, agents or officers who are not acting
as directors, provided that in the case of such non-director officers, indemnification may not be
provided for (x) liability in connection with a proceeding by or in the right of the corporation
other than for reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the proceeding; and (y) liability
arising out of conduct that constitutes receipt by the officer of a financial benefit to which the
officer is not entitled, an intentional infliction of harm on the corporation or the shareholders,
or an intentional violation of criminal law.
In Maryland, reasonable expenses may be advanced to a director, or to an officer, employee, or
agent who is not a director to the same extent that they may be advanced to a director unless
limited by the charter. Advances to directors, officers, employees, and agents prior to the final
adjudication of a proceeding may be generally authorized in the corporations charter or bylaws, by
action of the board of directors, or by contract. The director, officer, employee, or agent must
give to the corporation a written affirmation of his good faith belief that the standard of conduct
necessary for indemnification by the corporation has been met, and a written undertaking providing
that if it is ultimately determined that the standard of conduct has not been met, said director,
officer, employee, or agent will repay the amount advanced.
Under Maryland law, unless limited by the charter, indemnification is mandatory if a director
or officer has been successful on the merits or otherwise in the defense of any proceeding arising
from his service as a director or officer unless such indemnification is not otherwise permitted as
described in the following sentence. Indemnification is permitted unless it is established that
(i) the act or omission of the director or officer was material to the matter giving rise to the
proceeding and was committed in bad faith or was the result of active and deliberate dishonesty;
(ii) the director or officer actually received an improper personal benefit in money, property or
services; or (iii) in the case of a criminal proceeding, the director or officer had reasonable
cause to believe his act or omission was unlawful. In addition to the foregoing, a court of
appropriate jurisdiction may, under certain circumstances, order indemnification if it determines
that the director or officer is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification in view of all
the relevant circumstances, whether or not the director or officer has met the standards of conduct
set forth in the preceding sentence or has been adjudged liable on the basis that a personal
benefit was improperly received in a proceeding charging improper personal benefit to the director
or the officer. If the proceeding was an action by or in the right of the corporation or involved
a
determination that the director or officer received an improper personal benefit, however, no
indemnification may be made if the individual is adjudged liable to the corporation, except to the
extent of expenses approved by a court of appropriate jurisdiction.
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Maryland law also provides that, where indemnification is permissible, it must be authorized
for a specific proceeding after a determination has been made that indemnification of the director
is permissible in the circumstances because the director has met the standard of care described
above. Such determination must be made by (i) the board of directors by a majority vote of a
quorum consisting of directors not, at the time, parties to the proceeding, or, if such a quorum
cannot be obtained, then by a majority vote of a committee of the board consisting solely of one or
more directors not, at the time, parties to such proceeding and who were duly designated to act in
the matter by a majority vote of the full board in which the designated directors who are parties
may participate; (ii) special legal counsel selected by the board of directors or a committee of
the board by vote as set forth in clause (i) or, if the requisite quorum of the full board cannot
be obtained and the committee cannot be established, by a majority vote of the full board of
directors in which directors who are parties may participate; or (iii) a vote of the shareholders.
In addition, Maryland law provides that a corporation may not indemnify a director or advance
expenses for a proceeding brought by that director against the corporation, except for a proceeding
brought to enforce indemnification, or unless the charter, bylaws, resolution of the board of
directors, or an agreement approved by the board of directors expressly provides otherwise.
The Surviving Corporation Charter provides that we will indemnify our current and former
directors and officers, including the advancement of expenses under procedures permitted or
required by applicable law, unless it is established under the MGCL that (i) his act or omission
was material to the matter giving rise to the proceeding and was committed in bad faith or was the
result of active and deliberate dishonesty; (ii) he actually received an improper personal benefit
in money, property or services; or (iii) in the case of a criminal proceeding, he had reasonable
cause to believe that his act or omission was unlawful (but in the event of any amendment to the
MGCL permitting provide broader indemnification rights than are currently set forth in the
Surviving Corporation Charter, such rights would be provided to the fullest extent required or
permitted by the MGCL as so amended). The Surviving Corporation Charter also provides that we may
indemnify, including the advancement of expenses under procedures permitted or required by
applicable law, our current and former employees and agents as may be authorized by the board of
directors in the specific case and permitted by applicable law or the Surviving Corporation Bylaws.
However, we will not indemnify any indemnitee in connection with a proceeding initiated by such
indemnitee unless such proceeding was authorized by the Board of Directors pursuant to a resolution
approved by a majority of the directors then in office, or where such proceeding is to enforce
rights to indemnification or in a contract approved by the Board of Directors pursuant to a
resolution approved by a majority of directors then in office.
Exculpation of Directors and Officers
The Company Charter provides, as permitted under Arizona law, that no director will be
personally liable to the Company or its shareholders for money damages for any action taken or any
failure to take any action as a director except liability for (i) the amount of a financial benefit
received by a director to which the director is not entitled; (ii) an intentional infliction of
harm on
the corporation or the shareholders; (iii) authorizing the unlawful payment of a dividend or
other distribution or purchase of Company stock; or (iv) an intentional violation of criminal law.
The MGCL permits a Maryland corporation to include in its charter a provision limiting the
liability of directors and officers to the corporation and its shareholders for money damages,
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for liability resulting from (i) actual receipt of an improper benefit or profit in money,
property or services or (ii) active and deliberate dishonesty established by a final judgment and
which is material to the cause of action. The Surviving Corporation Charter contains a provision
which eliminates directors and officers liability to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland
law.
Removal of Directors
Under
Arizona law, a director may be removed with or without cause, unless the charter provides
they may be removed only for cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding
shares, provided that the shares voted against removal would not be sufficient to elect the
director by cumulative voting in an election for all members of the affected class of directors.
The Company Charter does not provide that directors may be removed only for cause.
Maryland law provides that, unless otherwise provided in the charter, the shareholders of a
corporation may remove any director, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority
of all the votes entitled to be cast generally for the election of directors, except if a
corporation has cumulative voting for the election of directors and less than the entire board is
to be removed, a director may not be removed without cause if the votes cast against his removal
would be sufficient to elect him if then cumulatively voted at an election of the entire board of
directors or, if there is more than one class of directors, at an election of the class of
directors of which he is a member. Unless otherwise provided in the charter of the corporation, if
the directors have been divided into classes, a director may not be removed without cause.
The Surviving Corporation Charter provides that any director may be removed from office at any
time (i) with cause, by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes entitled to be
cast by the shareholders generally in the election of directors; or (ii) with or without cause, if
(a) the removal of such director is recommended by the Board of Directors pursuant to a resolution
approved by at least a majority of the total number of directors, calculated as though there are no
vacancies on the Board of Directors at the time such resolution is presented to the Board of
Directors and excluding from such total number the director whose removal is sought; and (b) the
removal of such director is approved by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes
entitled to be cast by the shareholders generally in the election of directors.
Special Resolutions
The Surviving Corporation Charter provides that the Board of Directors may designate any of
its resolutions to be special resolutions. Resolutions that are designated as special
resolutions may not be modified or revoked by the Board of Directors unless any such modification
or revocation is approved by the affirmative vote of at least 80% of the number of directors that
would be on the Board of Directors assuming no vacancies. The Company Charter does not contain a
comparable provision.
Shareholder Power to Call Special Meeting
Under Arizona law, a special meeting of shareholders may be called by the board of directors
or the person or persons authorized to do so by the charter or bylaws. Arizona law further
provides that special meetings of the shareholders of a corporation that has a class of equity
securities registered is subject to section 15(d) of the Exchange Act (issuing public
corporations), which the Company does, may be called by (i) the president; (ii) the secretary;
(iii) two or more
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directors; (iv) a person authorized in the charter or bylaws; or (v) a
shareholder or shareholders holding 10% or more of the voting power of all shares, except that a
special meeting for the purpose of considering any action to directly or indirectly facilitate or
effect a business combination, including any action to change or otherwise affect the composition
of the board of directors for that purpose, must be called by 25% or more of the voting power of
all shares. Additionally, the Company Bylaws designate and authorize the chairman of the board,
the president and any vice president to call special meetings of shareholders.
Under Maryland law, a special meeting may be called by (i) the president; (ii) the board of
directors; or (iii) any person designated in the charter or bylaws. Maryland law provides that
special meetings of the shareholders may also be called by the secretary of the corporation upon
the written request of shareholders entitled to cast at least 25% of all the votes entitled to be
cast at the meeting. However, unless requested by shareholders entitled to cast a majority of all
the votes entitled to be cast at the meeting, the secretary is not required to call a special
meeting if the matter to be considered at the meeting is substantially the same as a matter
considered at a special meeting during the preceding 12 months. The charter or bylaws may increase
or decrease the percentage of votes shareholders must possess to request a special meeting,
provided that the percentage may not be greater than a majority of the votes entitled to be cast at
the meeting. Under the Surviving Corporation Bylaws, shareholders may call a special meeting upon
the written request of shareholders entitled to cast not less than a majority of all the votes
entitled to be cast at the meeting. Additionally, the Surviving Corporation Bylaws allow for the
Chief Executive Officer to call special meetings of shareholders.
Actions by Written Consent of Shareholders
Under Arizona law, shareholders may execute an action by written consent in lieu of a
shareholder meeting. Arizona law provides that action by written consent is permitted so long as
all of the shares outstanding and entitled to vote on the matter provide consent in writing.
Under Maryland law, shareholders may act without a meeting if a consent in writing or by
electronic transmission, which describes the action, is given by each shareholder entitled to vote
on the matter or, if authorized by the charter of the corporation, by the shareholders entitled to
cast not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the
action at a shareholders meeting if the corporation gives notice of the action to each holder of
the class of stock not later than 10 days after the effective time of the action.
The Surviving Corporation Charter and Bylaws provide that any action permitted to be taken at
a meeting of shareholders may be taken without a meeting if there is filed with the records of the
shareholders meetings a written consent, which sets forth the action and is signed by shareholders
entitled to cast not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to
authorize or take the action at a shareholders meeting. While we are a public company
required to file reports under the Securities Exchange Act, we will provide notice of such action
to our shareholders pursuant to a Schedule 14C information statement that will be filed with the
SEC.
Advance Notice Requirement for Shareholder Proposals and Director Nominations
There is no specific statutory requirement under Arizona law with regard to advance notice of
director nominations and shareholder proposals. Absent a bylaw restriction, director nominations
and shareholder proposals may be made without advance notice at the annual meeting.
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However,
federal securities laws generally provide that shareholder proposals which the proponent wishes to
include in the corporations proxy materials must be received not less than 120 days in advance of
the first anniversary date of the proxy statement released in connection with the previous years
annual meeting.
Maryland law provides that the corporations charter or bylaws may require any shareholder
proposing a nominee for election as a director or any other matter for consideration at a meeting
of the shareholders to provide advance notice of the nomination or proposal to the corporation of
not more than 90 days before the date of the meeting, or, in the case of an annual meeting, 90 days
before the first anniversary of the preceding years annual meeting or the mailing date of the
notice of the preceding years annual meeting. The charter or bylaws may specify another time.
The Surviving Corporation Bylaws provide that in order for director nominations or shareholder
proposals to be properly brought before the meeting, the shareholder must have delivered timely
notice to our Secretary. Under the Surviving Corporation Bylaws, to be timely, notice generally
must have been delivered not earlier than 150 days nor later than 120 days prior to the first
anniversary of the date of mailing of the notice for the previous years annual meeting.
Anti-Takeover Measures
Arizona courts have yet to decide on the validity of poison pill defenses (such as
shareholder rights plans) thus rendering their effectiveness in Arizona less certain. Under
Maryland law, the board of directors of a corporation may, in its sole discretion, set the terms
and conditions of rights, options or warrants under a shareholder rights plan and issue rights,
options or warrants under a shareholder rights plan to designated persons.
As discussed below, certain provisions of the Surviving Corporation Charter could be
considered to be anti-takeover measures. Although the Board of Directors does not have knowledge
that any attempts to gain control of the Company or, after the Reincorporation, the Surviving
Corporation, are being contemplated, numerous differences between Arizona and Maryland law,
effective without additional action by us, could have a bearing on unapproved takeover attempts.
Classified Board
A significant effect of a classified board of directors may be to deter hostile takeover
attempts because an acquirer would experience delay in replacing a majority of the directors.
However, a classified board will also make it more difficult for shareholders to effect a change in
control of the board of directors, even if such a change in control is sought due to
dissatisfaction with the performance of the directors.
The existence of a classified board may deter so-called creeping acquisitions in which a
person or group seeks to acquire: (i) a controlling position without paying a control premium to
the selling shareholders; (ii) a position sufficient to exert control over the corporation through
a proxy contest or otherwise; or (iii) a block of stock with a view toward attempting to promote a
sale or liquidation or a repurchase by the corporation of the block at a premium, or an exchange of
the block for assets of the corporation. Faced with a classified board of directors, such a person
or group would have to assess carefully its ability to control or influence the corporation. If
free of the necessity to act in response to an immediately threatened change in control, the board
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can act in a more careful and deliberative manner to make and implement appropriate
business judgments in response to a creeping acquisition.
We believe that the staggered three-year terms, with the election of approximately one-third
of our directors each year, will help to assure the continuity and stability of our long-term
policies in the future and permit our Board of Directors to more effectively represent the interests of all
shareholders, since approximately two-thirds of our directors at any given time will have prior
experience as directors of the Surviving Corporation. The division of directors into three classes
will have the effect of making it more difficult to change the overall composition of the board.
Our Board of Directors, however, believes that the benefits of maintaining continuity on the board
outweighs this effect.
Business Combinations
Arizona law contains a business combinations statute, which provides that, subject to
certain exceptions specified therein, an issuing public corporation may not engage in any business
combination or vote, consent or otherwise act to authorize a subsidiary of the issuing public
corporation to engage in any business combination with respect to, proposed by or on behalf of or
pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any interested shareholder of the
issuing public corporation or any affiliate or associate of the interested shareholder for a
three-year period following the date that such shareholder becomes an interested shareholder unless
prior to such acquisition date a committee of the board of directors, formed in the manner
described in the business combinations statute, approved either the business combination or the
transaction, which resulted in the shareholder becoming an interested shareholder. We are
currently an issuing public corporation within the meaning of the Arizona business combination
provision.
After such three-year period, the issuing public corporation may engage in such transactions
only if (i) prior to the acquisition date, the board of directors of the issuing public corporation
approved either the business combination or the transaction which resulted in the shareholder
becoming an interested shareholder; (ii) the business combination is approved by the affirmative
vote of the shareholders holding a majority of the voting power of all shares, excluding shares
beneficially owned by the interested shareholder or any affiliate or associate of the interested
shareholder; or (iii) the business combination meets certain conditions relating to price and form
of consideration.
The Arizona business combinations statute provides that the committee of the board shall be
comprised of all of the disinterested directors of the issuing public corporation, except that if
there are no disinterested directors the board of directors must select three or more disinterested
persons to be committee members. A director or person is disinterested if the director or person
is
not an interested shareholder, an affiliate or associate of an interested shareholder or a
present or former officer or employee of the issuing public corporation or of an affiliate or
associate of the issuing public corporation or of the interested shareholder or of any affiliate or
associate of the interested shareholder. For purposes of the business combinations provision, an
interested shareholder is defined to include (i) any person that is the owner of 10% or more of the
voting power of the outstanding shares of the issuing public corporation; or (ii) any affiliate or
associate of the issuing public corporation that at any time within the three-year period
immediately before the date in question was the beneficial owner of 10% or more of the voting power
of the then outstanding shares of the issuing public corporation. An issuing public corporation
may amend its charter or bylaws, with the approval of shareholders holding a majority of the
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power of all shares, excluding shares beneficially owned by an interested
shareholder whose share acquisition date is prior to the effective date of such amendment, from the
restrictions imposed under the business combinations provision.
The Company Charter provides that the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the holders
of the issued and outstanding voting stock of the Company is required to approve a business
combination with an interested shareholder. This requirement is unnecessary if (i) the business
combination is approved by a vote of two-thirds of the directors who were members of the board of
directors immediately before the date on which the interested shareholder in question became an
interested shareholder (continuing directors); (ii) all other shareholders are given reasonable
opportunity before the consummation of the business combination to receive or obtain the right to
receive, as a result of the business combination, cash or other consideration, the per share fair
market value which will not be less than the greatest of (a) the highest price paid by the
interested shareholder in acquiring the shares of the Company; (b) the per share book value of the
same class of the Company stock at the time of the business combination, to be determined by an
independent appraisal; (c) the highest sale or bid price per share during the twenty-four (24)
months preceding the consummation of the business combination; and (d) an amount which bears the
same or greater percentage relationship to the market price of the same class of stock immediately
prior to the announcement of the business combination as the highest per share price paid in (a)
bore to the market price of the same class of stock immediately prior to the commencement of the
acquisition of the Companys stock by such interested shareholder. Without the approval of
three-quarters of the continuing directors, the interested shareholder cannot (i) make any material
change in the Companys business or capital structure; (ii) receive the benefit of any loans,
advances, guarantees, pledges or other financial assistance provided by the Company; (iii) make or
cause any change in the Companys Charter, the Companys Bylaws, the membership of the board of
directors or any committee; or (iv) acquire any newly issued treasury securities of the Company.
Maryland law prohibits a business combination between a corporation and any interested
shareholder or any affiliate of an interested shareholder for five years following the most recent
date upon which the shareholder became an interested shareholder. A business combination includes
a merger, consolidation, share exchange or, in circumstances specified in the statute, an asset
transfer or issuance or reclassification of equity securities. Generally, an interested
shareholder is anyone who owns 10% or more of the voting power of the corporations shares or an
affiliate or associate of the corporation who, at any time within the two-year period prior to the
date in question, was the beneficial owner of 10% or more of the voting power of the then
outstanding voting stock of the corporation. A person is not an interested shareholder under the
statute if the board of directors approved in advance the transaction by which he otherwise would
have become an interested shareholder. However, in approving a transaction, the board of directors
may provide that its
approval is subject to compliance, at or after the time of approval, with any terms and
conditions determined by the board. After the five-year period has elapsed, a corporation subject
to the statute may not consummate a business combination with an interested shareholder unless (i)
the transaction has been recommended by the board of directors and (ii) the transaction has been
approved by (a) 80% of the outstanding votes entitled to be cast by holders of outstanding shares
of voting stock of the corporation and (b) two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast by holders
of voting stock other than shares owned by the interested shareholder with whom or with whose
affiliate the business combination is to be effected or held by an affiliate or associate of the
interested shareholder. This approval requirement need not be met if certain fair price and terms
criteria have been satisfied.
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The statute permits various exemptions from its provisions, including business combinations
that are exempted by the board of directors before the time that the interested shareholder becomes
an interested shareholder. However, the Surviving Corporation Charter elects to be governed by the
Maryland business combination provisions, except that these provisions will not apply to any
business combination that is effected pursuant to the Master Agreement, or pursuant to any
agreement that is executed and delivered pursuant to the Master Agreement or to the extent that the
interested shareholder in such business combination is Mr. Shidler.
Control Share Acquisitions
Arizona law contains a control share acquisitions statute that generally provides that if any
person or group of persons (a purchasing person) acquires shares of an issuing public corporation
that, when added to all other shares of the issuing public corporation beneficially owned by the
purchasing person, would result in the percentage of the corporations voting power that the
purchasing person is entitled to exercise, or direct the exercise, being increased above certain
specified levels (one-fifth, one-third or a majority) of the shares of the corporation, then the
purchasing person will not have the right to vote the shares in excess of that level, except for
the election of directors (the excess shares) unless such voting rights are approved by the
holders of a majority of the voting power of all shares, excluding all shares beneficially owned by
the purchasing person or its affiliates or associates or by any officer or director of the issuing
public corporation. In addition, unless otherwise provided in the charter or in bylaws approved by
the shareholders, the issuing public corporation may call for redemption of all but not less than
all of the excess shares at a redemption price equal to the market value of the shares at the time
the call of redemption is given if either (i) the purchasing person fails to deliver certain
written information to the issuing public corporation by the tenth day after crossing the specified
level; or (ii) the shareholders vote not to accord voting rights to such shares. The purchasing
person must give the approvals described above each time such shareholder seeks to acquire the
power to vote shares at the next level.
Maryland law provides that control shares of a Maryland corporation acquired in a control
share acquisition have no voting rights except to the extent approved by a vote of two-thirds of
the votes entitled to be cast on the matter, excluding shares of stock as to which the acquiring
person, officers of the corporation, and employees of the corporation who are directors of the
corporation are entitled to exercise or direct the exercise of the voting power of the shares in
the election of directors. Control shares are voting shares of stock which, if aggregated with
all other shares of stock previously acquired by a person, would entitle the acquirer to exercise
voting power in electing directors within one of the following ranges of voting power:
(i) one-tenth or more but
less than one-third; (ii) one-third or more but less than a majority; or (iii) a majority or
more of all voting power. Control shares do not include shares that the acquiring person is
entitled to vote as a result of having previously obtained shareholder approval. A control share
acquisition means the acquisition, directly or indirectly, of control shares, subject to certain
exceptions.
A person who has made or proposes to make a control share acquisition, upon satisfaction of
certain conditions (including an undertaking to pay expenses), may compel the board of directors to
call a special meeting of shareholders to be held within fifty (50) days of such demand to consider
the voting rights of the shares.
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If voting rights are not approved at the meeting or if the acquirer does not deliver an
acquiring person statement as required by the statute, then, subject to certain conditions and
limitations, the corporation may redeem any or all of the control shares, except those for which
voting rights have previously been approved, for fair value determined, without regard to voting
rights, as of the date of the last control share acquisition or of any special meeting of
shareholders at which the voting rights of such shares are considered and not approved. If voting
rights for control shares are approved at a shareholders meeting and the acquirer becomes entitled
to vote a majority of the shares entitled to vote, all other shareholders may exercise appraisal
rights. The fair value of the shares as determined for purposes of such appraisal rights may not
be less than the highest price per share paid in the control share acquisition. The control share
acquisition statute does not apply to shares acquired in a merger, consolidation, or share
exchange if the corporation is a party to the transaction or to acquisitions approved or exempted
by the charter or the bylaws of the corporation.
The Surviving Corporation Bylaws state that the control share acquisition statute of the MGCL
will not apply to any acquisition by any person of stock of the Surviving Corporation. However,
the exemption from the control share acquisition provision may be repealed, in whole or in part, at
any time, whether before or after an acquisition of control shares and, upon a repeal, will apply
to any prior or subsequent control share acquisition.
Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the MGCL
Subtitle 8 of Title 3 of the MGCL allows publicly held Maryland corporations to elect to be
governed by all or any part of Maryland law provisions relating to extraordinary actions and
unsolicited takeovers. The election to be governed by one or more of these provisions can be made
by a Maryland corporation in its charter or bylaws or by resolution adopted by the board of
directors so long as the corporation has at least three directors who, at the time of electing to
be subject to the provisions, are not:
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Articles supplementary must be filed with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and
Taxation if a Maryland corporation elects to be subject to any or all of the provisions by board
resolution or bylaw amendment. Shareholder approval is not required for the filing of
articles supplementary.
Subtitle 8 provides that a Maryland corporation can elect to be subject to all or any portion
of the following provisions notwithstanding any contrary provisions contained in its existing
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Pursuant to Subtitle 8, the Surviving Corporation has elected to provide that vacancies on its
board of directors may be filled only by the remaining directors and for the remainder of the full
term of the class in which the vacancy occurred.
The ABCA does not contain a comparable provision.
Ownership Limitations and Restrictions on Transfer
The Company Charter provides that whenever the Board of Directors deems it reasonably
necessary to protect the Companys REIT status, the Board of Directors may require a statement from
each proposed transferee of shares of the Company that sets forth the number of shares already
owned by the transferee. The Board of Directors, in its sole discretion, may refuse to transfer
the proposed shares if it believes in good faith that the Companys REIT status is jeopardized.
Additionally, the Companys Charter prohibits any group of five or fewer persons or entities from
collectively owning, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the outstanding stock of the Company.
In the event that any group of five or fewer persons or entities own, directly or indirectly, more
than 50% of the outstanding stock of the Company then any shares of our Common Stock in excess of
the 50% limit will be deemed excess shares. However, this ownership limitation is not applicable
to the acquisition of shares by an underwriter with the purpose of distributing such shares in a
public offering. All excess shares may be redeemed by the Company by mailing a written notice of
redemption to the holder or holders of the excess shares. The redemption price to be paid for the
excess shares shall be equal to (i) the average of the high and low sales price of the shares on
the last business day prior to the redemption date on the exchange such shares are listed; or (ii)
if such shares are not listed, the average of the highest and lowest asked prices on such business
day as reported by the National Quotation Bureau Incorporated or similar organization; or (iii) if
not determinable under (i) or (ii), by the boards good faith determination. The acquisition of
any of the Companys shares that would result in the disqualification of the Company as a REIT is
automatically null and void. All persons or entities who own 5% or more of the Companys
outstanding Common Stock must file with the Company an affidavit setting forth their direct and
indirect ownership of the Company stock.
The Surviving Corporation Charter provides that no person or entity, other than Mr. Shidler,
certain of the Subscribers or any individual as designated by the Surviving Corporation Charter or
the board (excepted individuals), may own, directly or indirectly, more than 4.9% in economic
value of our aggregate outstanding shares of stock or 4.9% in economic value or number of shares,
whichever is more restrictive, of our aggregate outstanding shares of our Common Stock (ownership
limit). This ownership limit is not applicable to the acquisition of shares by an underwriter
with the purpose of distributing such shares in a public offering. The Surviving Corporation
Charter requires every shareholder who owns more than 2% of our outstanding stock to give written
notice, within thirty (30) days after the end of each taxable year, setting forth such
shareholders direct and indirect ownership of our stock.
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If any transfer of our shares results in any person or entity owning more than the ownership
limit (prohibited owner), then the number of shares of stock of which otherwise would cause such
prohibited owner to violate the ownership limit will automatically be transferred to a charitable
beneficiary. The transfer of such shares will be deemed to have been transferred to a trustee of a
trust for the exclusive benefit of one or more charitable beneficiaries. The trustee will be
appointed by us, and will be a person unaffiliated with the Surviving Corporation and the
prohibited owner. The prohibited owner will not have any economic benefit, rights to dividends or
distributions and will not possess any rights to vote or other rights attributable to the shares of
stock held in trust. The trustee will have all voting rights and rights to dividends or other
distributions with respect to shares of stock held in trust, which rights will be exercised for the
exclusive benefit of the charitable beneficiary.
The excepted individuals are subject to an ownership limitation, the requirements of which
will be established by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may from time to time
increase the ownership limit and the ownership limitation of the excepted individuals. No person
or entity may own, directly or indirectly, our shares of stock that would result in us failing to
qualify as a REIT. Additionally, no shareholder may transfer our shares of the stock if the result
of such transfer is ownership of our stock by less than 100 shareholders. To the extent a transfer
of shares of stock results in ownership by less than 100 shareholders, such shares of stock will be
transferred to that number of trusts, each having a distinct trustee and a charitable beneficiary
or beneficiaries that are distinct from those of each other trust, such that there is no violation.
In the event the Board of Directors determines a proposed transfer or transfer will or has
violated any of the aforementioned ownership limitations or transfer restrictions, the Board of
Directors will take action it deems advisable to refuse to give effect to or to prevent such
transfer.
Duties of Directors
Arizona law provides that, in discharging the duties of the position of director with respect
to corporate takeovers covered by the business combinations and control share provisions, a
director of an issuing public corporation shall consider the long-term as well as the short-term
interests of the corporation and its shareholders including the possibility that these interests
may be best served by the continued independence of the corporation.
Maryland law requires a director of a Maryland corporation to perform his duties as a director
(including his duties as a member of a committee of the board on which he serves): (i) in good
faith; (ii) in a manner he reasonably believes to be in the best interests of the corporation; and
(iii) with the care that an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would use under similar
circumstances. Maryland law provides that a person who performs his duties in accordance with
the above standard has no liability by reason of being or having been a director of a corporation.
An act of a director is presumed to satisfy the standard.
In addition, the MGCL provides protection for Maryland corporations against unsolicited
takeovers by protecting the board of directors with regard to actions taken in a takeover context.
The MGCL provides that the duties of directors will not require them to:
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Act or fail to act solely because of (i) the effect the act or failure to act may have
on an acquisition or potential acquisition of control or (ii) the amount or type of
consideration that may be offered or paid to shareholders in an acquisition.
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The MGCL also provides that an act of a director relating to or affecting an acquisition or a
potential acquisition of control is not subject under the MGCL to a higher duty or greater scrutiny
than is applied to any other act of a director. This provision creates a Maryland rule that is
less exacting than case law in many other jurisdictions which imposes an enhanced level of scrutiny
when a board implements anti-takeover measures in a change of control context and shifts the burden
of proof to the board to show that the defensive mechanism adopted by a board is reasonable in
relation to the threat posed.
Issuance of Additional Shares
The Company Charter does not address the issuance of additional shares, but Arizona law allows
a corporations board of directors to issue shares from the corporations authorized shares without
shareholder approval. The Surviving Corporation Charter allows the Board of Directors to authorize
the issuance of shares of our stock of any class or series, whether now or hereafter authorized, or
securities or rights convertible into shares of its stock of any class or series, whether now or
hereafter authorized, for such consideration as the Board deems advisable. Following the
effectiveness of the proposed Reincorporation, our shares of authorized and unissued Common Stock
and preferred stock could (within the limits imposed by applicable law) be issued in one or more
transactions, or could be issued with terms, provisions and rights which would make more difficult
and, therefore, less likely, a takeover of the Surviving Corporation. The Board of Directors may
classify any unissued shares of preferred stock and reclassify any previously classified but
unissued shares of preferred stock of any series in one or more classes or series of stock by
setting or changing the preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers, restrictions,
limitations on dividends or other distributions, qualifications or terms or conditions of
redemption of the stock. Any such issuance of additional stock could have the effect of diluting
the earnings per share and book value per share of our existing shares of our Common Stock, and
such additional shares could be used to dilute the stock ownership of persons seeking to obtain
control of the Surviving Corporation.
We offer no assurances that the Board of Directors will not adopt further anti-takeover
measures available under Maryland law (some of which may not require shareholder approval).
Moreover, the availability of such measures under Maryland law, whether or not implemented, may
have the effect of discouraging a future takeover attempt which a majority of our shareholders may
deem to be in their best interests or in which shareholders may receive a premium for their shares
over then current market prices. As a result, shareholders who might desire to participate in such
transactions may not have the opportunity to do so. Shareholders should recognize that, if
adopted, the effect of such measures, along with the possibility of discouraging takeover attempts,
may be to limit in certain respects the rights of shareholders in the Surviving Corporation
compared with the rights of shareholders of the Company.
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Amendment of Charter and Bylaws
Under Arizona law a corporation may amend its charter at any time to add or change a provision
that is required or permitted in the charter or to delete a provision that is not required in the
charter. The Company Charter may be repealed, altered or amended at any time. However, the
Companys Charter provisions relating to (i) business combinations; (ii) transfer restrictions and
redemption rights; (iii) indemnification and limitation of liability of directors and officers; and
(iv) amendment or repeal of the charter or the bylaws cannot be repealed, altered or amended
without the affirmative vote of less than two-thirds of the issued and outstanding stock of the
Company. The Company Bylaws may be repealed, altered or amended, and new bylaws may be adopted, at
any time, by the Board of Directors or by the holders of at least a majority in interest of the
outstanding stock of the Company. Bylaw provisions relating to (i) the general powers and
vacancies of directors; (ii) the duties of the unaffiliated directors; (iii) the composition of the
Executive Committee and other committees; or (iv) prohibited investments and activities, cannot,
however, be repealed, altered or amended without the affirmative vote of less than two-thirds of
the issued and outstanding stock of the Company.
Maryland law provides that a corporation may amend its charter. The Surviving Corporation has
reserved the right to make any amendment from time to time to the Surviving Corporation Charter,
including any amendment altering the terms or contract rights, as expressly set forth in the
Surviving Corporation Charter, of any shares of outstanding stock. Except as otherwise provided in
the Surviving Corporation Charter and except for those amendments permitted to be made without
shareholder approval under Maryland law, such as certain reverse stock splits, any amendment to the
Surviving Corporation Charter is valid only if approved by our shareholders by the affirmative vote
of a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter. The Surviving Corporation
Charter provides that the Surviving Corporations Board of Directors may amend the Surviving
Corporation Charter without shareholder approval to increase or decrease the aggregate number of
shares or the number of shares of any class or series that the Surviving Corporation has authority
to issue. Maryland law provides that the power to alter and repeal the bylaws is vested with the
shareholders except to the extent the charter or the bylaws vest such power with the corporations
board of directors. The Surviving Corporation Bylaws provide that the board of directors will have
the exclusive power to adopt, alter, amend, restate or repeal the bylaws, however, no alteration,
amendment or repeal of indemnification provisions of the bylaws may affect the right of any person
entitled to indemnification arising, and in connection with conduct, prior to such alteration,
amendment or repeal. Any adoption, alteration, amendment, restatement or repeal of the bylaws must
be approved by a majority of the Board of Directors.
Inspection of Shareholder Lists
Arizona law provides that any shareholder holding shares for at least six months or the holder
of a beneficial interest of 5% or more of the outstanding stock has a right to inspect the
corporations records during regular business hours of the corporations principal office, if the
shareholder gives written notice at least five business days before the date of inspection. The
records include excerpts from minutes, accounting records of the corporation and shareholder lists.
Arizona law also provides that any shareholder has a right to inspect the corporations
shareholder list in anticipation of a noticed shareholder meeting.
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Under Maryland law, shareholders of a Maryland corporation, irrespective of how long they have
held stock, may inspect and copy, during usual business hours, the bylaws, minutes of the
proceedings of the shareholders, annual statements of affairs, and voting trust agreements on file
at the corporations principal office. If a shareholder makes a written request, the shareholder
may obtain a statement showing all stock and securities issued by the corporation within the
previous twelve months. In addition, a person who has owned for at least six months at least 5% of
the outstanding stock of any class of the corporation may inspect and copy the corporations books
of account and stock ledger during usual business hours, and may make a written request for a
statement of the corporations affairs.
Appraisal Rights
Arizona law grants to shareholders the right to dissent and obtain appraisal rights for their
shares in the case of (i) consummation of a plan of merger if the shareholder is entitled to vote
on the merger or the corporation is a subsidiary that is merged with its parent; (ii) consummation
of a plan of share exchange to which the corporation is a party as the corporation whose shares
will be acquired, if the shareholder is entitled to vote on the plan; (iii) a sale or exchange by a
corporation of all or substantially all of its property and assets not made in the usual and
regular course of its business, if the shareholder is entitled to vote on the sale or exchange,
including a sale in dissolution, but not including a sale pursuant to an order of a court having
jurisdiction in the premises or a sale for cash on terms requiring that all or substantially all of
the net proceeds of a sale be distributed to the shareholders in accordance with their respective
interest within one year after the date of sale; (iv) an amendment of the charter that materially
adversely affects rights in respect of a dissenters shares; and (v) any corporate action taken
pursuant to a shareholder vote to the extent the charter, bylaws or a resolution of the board of
directors provides for dissenters rights. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless the corporations
charter provides otherwise, the holders of shares listed on a national securities exchange or held
of record by at least 2,000 shareholders do not have the right to dissent from such corporate
action. The Company Charter does not provide otherwise.
Under Maryland law, shareholders have the right to dissent and to demand and to receive
payment of the fair value of their stock in the event of (i) a merger or consolidation; (ii) a
share exchange; (iii) a transfer of assets in a manner requiring shareholder approval; (iv) an
amendment to the charter altering contract rights of outstanding stock, as expressly set forth in
the charter, and substantially adversely affecting the shareholders rights (unless the right to do
so is reserved in the charter); or (v) certain business combinations with interested shareholders
which are subject to or exempted from the Maryland business combination statute (as discussed
above) and in connection with the approval of voting rights of certain shareholders under the
Maryland control share
acquisition statute. Except with respect to certain business combinations and in connection
with appraisal and dissenters rights existing as a result of the Maryland control share statute,
the right to demand and receive payment of fair value does not apply to (a) stock listed on a
national securities exchange or a national market system security designated on an interdealer
quotation system by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., or designated for trading
on the NASDAQ Small Cap Market; (b) stock of the successor in a merger (unless the merger alters
the contract rights of the stock or converts the stock in whole or in part into something other
than stock of the successor, cash or other interests); (c) stock that is not entitled (other than
because the transaction is a merger between the corporation and a 90% or more owned subsidiary) to
be voted on the transaction or the shareholder did not own the shares of stock on the record date
for determining shareholders entitled
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to vote on the transaction; (d) the charter provide that the
holders of the stock are not entitled to exercise the rights of an objecting shareholder; or
(e) stock of an open-end investment company registered with the SEC under the Investment Company
Act of 1940 and the stock is valued in the transaction at its net asset value. Except in the case
of appraisal and dissenters rights existing as a result of the Maryland control share acquisition
statute, these rights are available only when the shareholder files with the corporation a timely,
written objection to the transaction, and does not vote in favor of the transaction. In addition,
the shareholder must make a demand on the successor corporation for payment of the stock within
20 days of the acceptance of articles by the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Because the Companys Common Stock is currently listed on the American Stock Exchange,
appraisal rights will not be available under Arizona law to the Company shareholders in connection
with the Reincorporation in Maryland. We anticipate that our Common Stock will continue to be
listed on the American Stock Exchange following the Transactions. Additionally, the Surviving
Corporation Charter states that shareholders will not be entitled to exercise any rights of an
objecting shareholder provided for under Maryland law unless the Board of Directors, upon
affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Board of Directors, determines that such rights apply,
with respect to all or any classes or series of stock, to a particular transaction or all
transactions occurring after the date of such determination in connection with which holders of
such shares of stock of the Surviving Corporation would otherwise be entitled to exercise such
rights.
Limitation of Share Repurchase
Under Arizona law, an issuing public corporation may not purchase or agree to purchase any
shares from a beneficial owner of more than 5% of the voting power of the issuing public
corporation for more than the average market price of the shares if the shares have been
beneficially owned by the beneficial owner for less than three years unless either (i) the purchase
or agreement to purchase is approved at a meeting of shareholders by the affirmative vote of a
majority in interest of the outstanding shares excluding shares beneficially owned by the
beneficial owner, its affiliates or associates or by any officer or director of the issuing public
corporation; or (ii) the issuing public corporation makes an offer, of at least equal value per
share, to all holders of shares of such class or series and to all holders of any class or series
into which the shares may be converted. Maryland law does not contain a similar provision.
Dividends and Redemptions
Under Arizona law, the directors of every corporation are permitted, subject to the charter,
to make distributions to shareholders unless, after giving effect to such a distribution, the
corporation would not be able to pay its debts as they become due in the usual course of
business, or the corporations total assets would be less than the sum of its total liabilities
plus the amount that would be needed to satisfy the dissolution rights of shareholders whose
preferential rights are superior to those receiving the distribution. Dividends are payable at the
discretion of our Board of Directors on shares of our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common
Stock.
A Maryland corporation generally may make distributions to its shareholders unless, after
giving effect to the distribution, the corporation would not be able to pay its debts as they come
due in the ordinary course of business or the corporations total assets would be less than its
total liabilities, plus, unless the charter permits otherwise, the amount that would be needed, if
the corporation were to be dissolved at the time of the distribution, to satisfy the preferential
rights of
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shareholders whose preferential rights on dissolution are superior to those receiving the
distribution. Dividends on the Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of the Surviving Corporation
shall be payable at the discretion of its Board of Directors. We anticipate that dividends shall
be paid to the extent required for us to maintain our status as a real estate investment trust, but
we shall not be obligated to do so. See CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES.
Mergers, Consolidations and Transfers of Assets
The Company may merge, enter into a share exchange or sell, lease, exchange or otherwise
dispose of all or substantially all of its property only if such action is approved by the Board of
Directors and, except as described below, by the affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes
entitled to be cast on the matter by that voting group. Approval of a merger by shareholders is
not required if:
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(i) the charter of the surviving corporation does not differ from its charter before the
merger; (ii) each shareholder of the surviving corporation whose shares were outstanding
immediately before the effective date of the merger will hold the same number of shares
with identical designations, preferences, limitations and relative rights immediately after
the effective date of the merger; and (iii) the number of shares of such class or series
outstanding immediately after the effective time of the merger does not increase by more
than 20% of the number of shares of such class or series outstanding immediately before the
effective time of the merger or
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The merger is between the Company and a subsidiary in which the Company owns at least
90% of the outstanding shares of each class of stock.
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Shareholder approval is not required for the transfer of any or all of the Companys property
to a corporation all the shares of which are owned by the Company.
The Surviving Corporation may merge, consolidate or sell, lease, exchange or otherwise
transfer all or substantially all of its assets only if such action is approved by the Board of
Directors and, except as described below, by the affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes
entitled to be cast on the matter. Approval of a merger by shareholders is not required if:
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(i) the merger does not reclassify or change the terms of any class or series of shares
that is outstanding immediately before the merger becomes effective or otherwise amend the
charter and (ii) the number of shares of such class or series outstanding immediately after
the effective time of the merger does not increase by more than 20% of the number of shares
of such class or series outstanding immediately before the effective time of the merger or
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The merger is between the Surviving Corporation and a 90%-or-more owned subsidiary and
(i) the charter of the successor is not amended in the merger other than to change its
name, the name or other designation or the par value of any class or series of its stock or
the aggregate par value of its stock and (ii) the contract rights of any stock of the
successor issued in the merger in exchange for stock of the other corporation participating
in the merger are identical to the contract rights of the stock for which the stock of the
successor was exchanged.
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Shareholder approval is not required for the transfer of all or substantially all of the
Surviving Corporations assets to one or more persons if all of the equity interests of the person
or persons are owned, directly or indirectly, by the Surviving Corporation.
Dissolution
Under Arizona law, after the board of directors has recommended dissolution to the
shareholders, shareholders entitled to vote may approve the proposal by a majority in interest of
the outstanding shares unless the charter requires a greater vote. The Company Charter does not
require a greater vote.
Under Maryland law, a proposal for dissolution recommended by a majority of the entire board
of directors must be approved by shareholders by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all the
votes entitled to be cast on the matter, unless the corporation provides in its charter for
approval of such dissolution by a lesser percentage, but not less than a majority of all of the
votes entitled to be cast on the matter. The Surviving Corporation Charter requires that a
dissolution of the Surviving Corporation be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of all
the votes entitled to be cast on the matter.
The foregoing discussion is an attempt to summarize the material differences in the Company
Charter and Bylaws and the Surviving Corporation Articles and Bylaws as well as the corporation
laws of Arizona and Maryland and does not purport to be an exhaustive discussion of all of the
differences. Such differences can be determined in full by reference to copies of those documents
as well as the ABCA and the MGCL.
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PROPOSAL 1 APPROVAL OF THE MASTER AGREEMENT AND CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTIONS INCLUDING THE
CONTRIBUTION OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF OUR ASSETS TO PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES, L.P.
On October 3, 2006, we entered into the Master Agreement with Pacific Office Contributor. In
order to consummate the Transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement, we require, among other
things, the approval of our shareholders, authorizing the Master Agreement and the various
Transactions contemplated therein, each of which have been described in greater detail in preceding
sections of this Proxy Statement.
If authorized by our shareholders, we will, pursuant to the Master Agreement, contribute
substantially all of our assets, other than cash paid or retained to pay the Second Special
Dividend and certain liabilities, excluding any accrued liabilities, to the Operating Partnership
in return for a general partner interest in the Operating Partnership. At September 30, 2007, the
book value of our assets was $4.14 million. Following consummation of the Transactions, we would
be the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. Prior to the date of this contribution,
we will be using commercially reasonable efforts to sell substantially all of our assets (other
than cash and cash equivalents). The limited partnership interests of the Operating Partnership
will be comprised of Common Units and Convertible Preferred Units, which have fixed rights to
annual distributions and priority over Common Units in the event of a liquidation of the Operating
Partnership. The limited partnership interests in the Operating Partnership will be held by
Pacific Office Contributor and its affiliates. We expect our general partnership interest to have
an economic interest approximately equal to 18.25% of all Common Units outstanding immediately
following the Transactions, although the actual percentage will depend upon the amount of
indebtedness encumbering the Contributed Properties and the effect of required prorations at
Closing. Following the consummation of the Transactions, the Operating Partnership will continue
to carry on Pacific Office Contributors and our existing businesses using our combined assets.
Required Vote
To be approved, Proposal One must receive a For vote from the majority of all of our
outstanding shares of our Common Stock, voting together as a single class, either in person or by
proxy, with respect to Proposal One.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR PROPOSAL ONE.
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PROPOSAL 2 APPROVAL, AS PART OF THE TRANSACTIONS, OF THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK AND
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED AND COMMON UNITS OF PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES, L.P.
If approved by our shareholders, as part of the Transactions, Pacific Office Contributor and
its related persons will contribute their ownership interests in the entities holding up to nine
Contributed Properties to the Operating Partnership in return for a promissory note and Operating
Partnership Common Units equal to 25% and Convertible Preferred Units equal to 75% of the value of
the Units issued in the Transactions. The actual number of Common Units and Convertible Preferred
Units will depend upon the net asset value of the contributed interests in the Contributed
Properties upon consummation of the Transactions (expected to be $163.51 million for the interests
in all Contributed Properties as of the consummation of the Transactions without regard to any
closing adjustments.
If we receive the necessary approvals from our shareholders and consummate the Transactions,
upon consummation of the Transactions, we also will issue to the Subscribers Operating Partnership
Common Units and/or shares of our Common Stock and the Other Subscriber shares of our Common Stock
for an aggregate consideration of $5 million and $1.35 million, respectively. The price per Common
Unit or share of our Common Stock will be $5.00 for the Subscribers, subject to adjustment to
reflect any changes in our capitalization, and $7.50 per share for the Other Subscriber. Pacific
Office Contributor has indicated that the Subscribers expect to subscribe for Common Stock for all
$5 million of their commitment. We anticipate that we will contribute all of the net proceeds of
these subscriptions to the Operating Partnership, which is expected to be used to pay our expenses
in connection with the Transactions, for working capital and for general corporate purposes.
Additionally, we will grant options that are exercisable for three months after the Transactions
are consummated to designees of Pacific Office Contributor to purchase up to 500,000 additional
shares of our Common Stock at a price per share of $7.50, for up to $3.75 million in the aggregate.
Required Vote
To be approved, Proposal Two must receive a For vote from the majority of all of our
outstanding shares of our Common Stock, voting together as a single class, either in person or by
proxy, with respect to Proposal Two.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR PROPOSAL TWO.
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PROPOSAL 3 APPROVAL, AS PART OF THE TRANSACTIONS, OF THE ADVISORY AGREEMENT
Advisor
We have chosen to be externally managed by the Advisor to take advantage of the experience and
reputation of our management team. The Advisor is a corporation formed under the laws of Delaware
for the purpose of this engagement. The Advisor will be owned by Jay H. Shidler and certain
related parties of The Shidler Group. Jay H. Shidler, will serve as the Chairman of our Board of
Directors immediately following the Transactions, and Lawrence J. Taff will serve as our Chief
Financial Officer. Dallas Lucas, the Chief Executive Officer and an employee of the Advisor, will
serve as our Chief Executive Officer.
The senior management team of the Advisor has a significant track record operating publicly
traded real estate investment trusts as well as other entities engaged in the acquisition and
operation of real estate assets. Jay H. Shidler and The Shidler Group have founded three publicly
traded real estate investment trusts Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC), First
Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR), and Tri Net Corporate Realty Trust (formerly, NYSE: TRI, now
part of iStar Financial (NYSE: SFI)). The Shidler Group is a private long-term investor in
commercial real estate. Over the past 35 years, through its private and public affiliates, it has
acquired, owned and managed more than 2,000 properties containing over 150 million square feet of
leasable area. The Advisors management team has also overseen the nine properties contributed to
the Operating Partnership in the Transactions since their acquisition by affiliates of The Shidler
Group. We believe that our managements substantial experience in the real estate industry in
general and with respect to contributed office properties in particular will provide us with a
competitive advantage that would not otherwise be available to a company of our size. Dallas Lucas
brings a wealth of experience in finance, corporate strategy and public real estate to Pacific
Office Properties Trust, Inc. Mr. Lucas has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Maguire
Properties, Inc. (NYSE: MPG), Crescent Real Estate Equities Company (NYSE: CEI) and Northstar
Capital Investments, a privately held real estate investment company. Mr. Lucas was instrumental
in the MPG and CEI initial public offerings and the development of the corporate strategy of
Northstar Capital Investments.
Through its broad experience, the Advisors senior management team has established a vast
network of contacts and relationships in the office industry, including relationships with
operators, financiers, commercial real estate brokers and other key industry participants. We
intend to capitalize on the deal-sourcing opportunities that we believe the Advisors management
team brings to us as a result of their combined investment and acquisition experience.
The executive offices of the Advisor are located at 841 Bishop Street, Suite 1700, Honolulu,
Hawaii 96813.
The Advisory Agreement
With the approval of our shareholders, we and the Operating Partnership will enter into an
Advisory Agreement with the Advisor under which the Advisor has agreed to provide us with advice
and services necessary to operate our business. Our executive officers are employed by the
Advisor; these individuals are not our employees. We do not currently have any employees and,
although we may hire full-time professionals after consummating the Transactions, we
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that we will continue to rely to a significant extent on the facilities and resources of
the Advisor to conduct our operations.
The Advisory Agreement contains extensive provisions relating to the rights and obligations of
the parties and the foregoing discussion is intended only as a summary. For further information
regarding the Master Agreement, we urge you to review the discussion
beginning on page 113 of this
Proxy Statement under MATERIAL AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE TRANSACTIONS2. The
Advisory Agreement, and the full text of the Advisory Agreement appearing in
Appendix F
to this
Proxy Statement.
Required Vote
To be approved, Proposal Three must receive a For vote from the majority of all of our
outstanding shares of our Common Stock, voting together as a single class, either in person or by
proxy, with respect to Proposal Three.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR PROPOSAL THREE.
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PROPOSAL 4 APPROVAL OF THE REINCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY AS A MARYLAND CORPORATION BY MERGING
WITH A NEWLY-FORMED WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY MARYLAND CORPORATION
With the approval of our shareholders, we will merge into a newly-formed wholly-owned
subsidiary Maryland corporation. If our shareholders approve this proposal and this
Reincorporation is effected, our separate legal existence will terminate, and the Surviving
Corporation will assume all of our and the Maryland Subsidiarys assets, rights, liabilities,
duties and obligations. The name of the Surviving Corporation will then become Pacific Office
Properties Trust, Inc. Each share of our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock issued and
outstanding immediately prior to the Reincorporation will be automatically converted into one share
of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, respectively, of the Surviving Corporation and the shares
of the Maryland Subsidiary issued and outstanding prior to the merger will be extinguished and have
no further force and effect. You will not be required to exchange your stock certificates for
certificates representing shares of Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, as the case may be, in
the Surviving Corporation as a result of the Reincorporation. For more information please see THE
REINCORPORATION.
Required Vote
The approval of the Reincorporation from Arizona to Maryland requires, under the ABCA, the
affirmative vote, in person or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of our outstanding shares,
voting together as a single class.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR PROPOSAL FOUR.
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PROPOSAL 5 SUB-PROPOSALS 5A-5D: A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE SURVIVING CORPORATIONS
CHARTER AND BYLAWS AS A PART OF THE REINCORPORATION.
In connection with the Reincorporation, subject to the approval of our shareholders, we would
adopt a new Charter and Bylaws to implement a number of changes to our current charter and bylaws,
as described below. Under this Proposal Five you will be asked to consider and vote to approve and
adopt the Surviving Corporations Charter and Bylaws.
In order to comply with applicable unbundling rules of the SEC relating to proxy statements,
we are presenting Sub-Proposals 5A through 5D to our shareholders as separate proposals for
approval. As a matter of state law, only the approval of the Reincorporation, (Proposal Four), is
required. However, because we are required to present the sub-proposals separately and because the
differences between the Company Charter and the Surviving Corporation Charter and the Company
Bylaws and Surviving Corporation Bylaws are considered to be integral parts of the Reincorporation,
the approval of Proposal Five and each of the Sub-Proposals 5A through 5D is a condition to
consummation of the Reincorporation and consummation of the Reincorporation is a condition to the
consummation of the Transactions. Accordingly, a vote against Proposal Five or any of the related
Sub-Proposals 5A through 5D is effectively a vote against the Transactions.
Sub-Proposal 5A: A proposal to approve changing the authorized shares of our common stock of the
Company from 10,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, no par value per share, and 10,000 shares
of Class B Common Stock, no par value per share, to 200,000,000 shares of our Common Stock, $.0001
par value per share, 200,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, $.0001 par value per share, and
100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share, and any additional or lesser
number of shares as the Board of Directors may hereafter determine.
Article VI, Section 6.1 of the Surviving Corporation Charter will include provisions that
authorize the issuance of 300,200,000 shares of stock, consisting of 200,200,000 shares of our
common stock, par value $.0001 per share, 200,000,000 of which will be shares of our Common Stock
and 200,000 of which will be shares of Class B Common Stock. In addition, our Board of Directors,
without any action by the Surviving Corporation shareholders, will be empowered to amend the
Surviving Corporation Charter from time to time to increase or decrease the aggregate number of
shares of stock or the number of shares of stock of any class or series that we have authority to
issue. The Company Charter authorizes us to issue 10,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, no
par value, and 100 shares of Class B Common Stock, no par value. If the Surviving Corporation
Charter is adopted, the newly authorized shares would be available for issuance without further
shareholder action, except as required by the MGCL and the regulations of the American Stock
Exchange or other stock exchange upon which our Common Stock is listed.
Any authorized but unissued shares of our Common Stock will be available for general corporate
purposes, including but not limited to, possible issuance as stock dividends, in mergers or
acquisitions, in a future underwritten or other public or private offering, or under a stock-based
employee benefit plan. Additionally, the increase in authorized Common Stock will provide a
supply of shares of our Common Stock for our use in the event of redemptions of the Operating
Partnership units. Initially, partnership units will be comprised of Common Units and Convertible
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Preferred Units, although we have the authority to designate additional types of units. Under the
partnership agreement, each limited partner (other than us and any of our subsidiaries that may
hold limited partner interests) has the right to redeem their Common Units, subject to some
limitations. The redemption price for each of the Common Units to be redeemed will equal the fair
market value of one share of our Common Stock. The redemption price for the Common Units may be
paid in cash or, at our discretion, by the issuance of a number of shares of our Common Stock equal
to the number of Common Units with respect to which the rights are being exercised, subject to
adjustment based on stock splits and other recapitalization events.
An increase in the authorized number of shares of our Common Stock and our preferred stock may
prevent unsolicited and unwanted takeovers. The availability for issuance of additional shares of
our Common Stock and preferred stock will discourage, or make more difficult, efforts to obtain
control of the Surviving Corporation because such shares could be issued to dilute the voting power
of a person seeking control. For example, it may be possible for our Board of Directors to delay
or impede a merger, tender offer, or proxy contest that it determines is not in our best interests
by causing such additional authorized shares to be issued to holders who might side with our Board
of Directors in opposing such a takeover or change in control.
The holders of our Common Stock do not have preemptive rights to subscribe for additional
securities that may be issued by us, which means that current shareholders do not have a prior
right to purchase any additional shares in connection with a new issuance of stock in order to
maintain their proportionate ownership of our Common Stock. Accordingly, if our Board of Directors
elects to issue additional shares of our Common Stock, such issuance could have a dilutive effect
on the earnings per share, voting power and equity ownership of current shareholders.
Sub-Proposal 5B: A proposal to approve a provision authorizing the Board of Directors of the
Company to hereafter establish the rights, preferences and powers, and the qualifications,
limitations and restrictions, of the preferred stock of the Company, including the Proportionate
Voting Preferred Stock described in this Proxy Statement.
Article VI, Section 6.1 of the Surviving Corporation Charter will include provisions that
authorize the issuance of 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.0001 par value per share. In
addition, our Board of Directors, without any action by the Surviving Corporation shareholders,
will be empowered to amend the Surviving Corporation Charter from time to time to increase or
decrease the aggregate number of shares of stock or the number of shares of stock of any class or
series that we have authority to issue. Additionally, Article VI, Section 6.3 of the Surviving
Corporation Charter authorizes our Board of Directors to classify and reclassify any unissued
shares of preferred stock and establish the rights, preference and powers, and the qualifications,
limitations and restrictions, of the preferred stock. The Company Charter does not authorize any
shares of preferred stock nor does it authorize the Board of Directors to create or provide for any
series of preferred stock.
As a part of the Transactions, our Board of Directors will be required to classify from the
Surviving Corporations unissued shares of preferred stock and cause us to issue to the Advisor,
pursuant to the requirements of the Advisory Agreement, one share of Proportionate Voting Preferred
Stock, which will be entitled to vote on all matters for which holders of our Common Stock will be
entitled to vote. The rights of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will be set out in
Articles Supplementary to the Surviving Corporation Charter in the form attached as
Appendix E
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to this Proxy Statement and will not require the further approval of our shareholders. The
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will have no dividend rights and minimal rights to
distributions on our liquidation and will have voting rights, voting with our Common Stock, with a
number of votes equal to the total number of shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exchange of
the Common Units and, upon conversion to Common Units, Convertible Preferred Units to be issued in
connection with the Transactions.
The authorized shares of our preferred stock may prevent unsolicited and unwanted takeovers.
The availability for issuance of additional shares of stock will discourage, or make more
difficult, efforts to obtain control of the Surviving Corporation because such shares could be
issued to dilute the voting power of a person seeking control. For example, it may be possible for
our Board of Directors to delay or impede a merger, tender offer, or proxy contest by adopting a
shareholder rights plan by causing the additional authorized but unissued shares to be issued to
holders who might side with our Board of Directors in opposing the takeover or change in control.
The holders of our Common Stock do not have preemptive rights to subscribe to additional
securities that may be issued by us, which means that current shareholders do not have a prior
right to purchase any additional shares in connection with a new issuance of stock in order to
maintain their proportionate ownership of our Common Stock. Accordingly, if our Board of Directors
elects to issue shares of preferred stock, such issuance could have a dilutive effect on the
earnings per share, voting power and equity ownership of current shareholders.
Sub-Proposal 5C: A proposal to approve the modification of the rights, preferences and powers, and
the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock.
Certain provisions of the Surviving Corporation Charter and the Surviving Corporation Bylaws
include provisions that will modify material rights, preferences and powers, and the
qualifications, limitations and restrictions, of our Common Stock from the rights that holders of
shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock currently have under the Company Charter
and the Company Bylaws.
Cumulative Voting
The Surviving Corporation Charter will not provide for cumulative voting in the election of
directors. Cumulative voting permits the holder of each share of stock entitled to vote in the
election of directors to cast that number of votes which equal the number of directors to be
elected. The holder may allocate all votes represented by a share to a single candidate or may
allocate those votes among as many candidates as he chooses. Thus, a shareholder with a
significant minority percentage of the outstanding shares may be able to elect one or more
directors if voting is cumulative. Although the Company Charter does not specifically address
cumulative voting, under the ABCA, cumulative voting in the election of directors is mandatory.
Ownership Limitations and Restrictions on Transfer
Article VII of the Surviving Corporation Charter will provide that no person or entity, other
than the excepted individuals, may own, directly or indirectly, more than 4.9% in economic value of
our aggregate outstanding shares of stock or 4.9% in economic value or number of shares, whichever
is more restrictive, of our aggregate outstanding shares of our Common Stock. The
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Surviving Corporation Charter will require every shareholder who owns more than 2% of our outstanding stock
to give written notice, within thirty (30) days after the end of each taxable year, setting forth
such shareholders direct and indirect ownership of our stock. The Board of Directors will have
authority to increase the ownership limit or any ownership limitation on the excepted individuals.
The Surviving Corporation will also provide that no person or entity may own, directly or
indirectly, our shares of stock that would result in us failing to qualify as a REIT.
Additionally, no shareholder will be able to transfer our shares of the stock if the result of such
transfer is ownership of our stock by less than 100 shareholders. In the event that the Board of
Directors determines a proposed transfer or transfer will or has violated any of the aforementioned
ownership limitations or transfer restrictions, the Board of Directors may take action it deems
advisable to refuse to give effect to or to prevent such transfer. These provisions of the
Surviving Corporation Charter are intended to ensure that the Surviving Corporation maintains its
REIT status.
The Company Charter also includes ownership limitations and restrictions on transfer of shares
of the Company that are intended to preserve REIT status but these have different terms. Our Board
of Directors, in its sole discretion, may refuse to transfer the Company shares if it believes in
good faith that the Companys REIT status is jeopardized. Additionally, the Company Charter
prohibits any group of five or fewer persons or entities from collectively owning, directly or
indirectly, more than 50% of the outstanding stock of the Company. The acquisition of any the
Company shares that would result in the disqualification of the Company as a REIT is automatically
null and void. All persons or entities who own 5% or more of our outstanding Common Stock must
file with the Company an affidavit setting forth their direct and indirect ownership of the
Companys stock.
Shareholders Right to Amend Charter and Bylaws
Article VIII of the Surviving Corporation will reserve the right to make any amendment from
time to time to the Surviving Corporation Charter, including any amendment altering the terms or
contract rights of any shares of outstanding stock. Except as otherwise provided in the Surviving
Corporation Charter and except for those amendments permitted to be made without shareholder
approval under the MGCL (such as certain reverse stock splits) any amendment to the Surviving
Corporation Charter must be approved by the shareholders by the affirmative vote of a majority of
all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter. The Surviving Corporation Charter provides that
the Surviving Corporations Board of Directors may amend the Surviving Corporation Charter without
shareholder approval to increase or decrease the aggregate number of shares or the number of shares
of any class or series that the Surviving Corporation has authority to issue. In addition, the
Board of Directors may classify and reclassify any unissued shares of preferred stock and establish
the rights, preferences and powers, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, of
preferred stock. Article IX of the Surviving Corporation Bylaws will provide that the Board of
Directors will have the exclusive power to adopt, alter, amend, restate or repeal the bylaws.
However, no alteration, amendment or repeal of indemnification provisions of the Surviving
Corporation Bylaws may affect the right of any person entitled to indemnification arising, and in
connection with conduct, prior to such alteration, amendment or repeal. Any adoption,
alteration, amendment, restatement or repeal of the Surviving Corporation Bylaws must be approved
by a majority of the Board of Directors.
The Company Charter may generally be repealed, altered or amended at any time to add or change
a provision that is required or permitted in the charter or to delete a provision that is not
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required in the charter. Under the ABCA, amendments generally only require approval by a majority
of the votes cast by the shareholders unless the amendment creates appraisal rights, in which event
approval by a majority of all votes entitled to be cast is required. However, the Companys
Charter provisions relating to (i) business combinations; (ii) transfer restrictions and redemption
rights; (iii) indemnification and limitation of liability of directors and officers; and (iv)
amendment or repeal of the charter or the bylaws cannot be repealed, altered or amended without the
affirmative vote of less than two-thirds of the issued and outstanding stock of the Company. The
Company Bylaws may be repealed, altered or amended, and new bylaws may be adopted, at any time, by
the Board of Directors or by the holders of at least a majority in interest of the outstanding
stock of the Company. Bylaw provisions relating to (i) the general powers and vacancies of
directors; (ii) the duties of the unaffiliated directors; (iii) the composition of the Executive
Committee and other committees; or (iv) prohibited investments and activities, cannot, however, be
repealed, altered or amended without the affirmative vote of less than two-thirds of the issued and
outstanding stock of the Company.
Number of Directors
Article V, Section 5.1 of the Surviving Corporation Charter fixes the initial number of
directors at seven. The number may be subsequently increased or decreased to no less than four
directors and no more than nine directors as provided in the Surviving Corporation Bylaws. The
Company Charter provides that the number of directors may be fixed as provided in the Company
Bylaws with no limit on such number.
Sub-Proposal 5D: A proposal to approve the classification of the Board of Directors of the Company
into three classes, each with a term of three years.
Article V, Section 5.1 of the Surviving Corporation Charter will include provisions requiring
our Board of Directors to be divided into three classes, with each class holding office for a term
expiring at the third succeeding annual meeting of shareholders. The Company Charter does not
require a classified board of directors. In addition, Article V, Section 5.9 of the Surviving
Corporation Charter will provide that any director may be removed from office at any time (i) with
cause, by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the
shareholders generally in the election of directors; or (ii) with or without cause, if (a) the
removal of such director is recommended by the Board of Directors pursuant to a resolution approved
by at least a majority of the total number of directors, calculated as though there are no
vacancies on the Board of Directors at the time such resolution is presented to the Board of
Directors and excluding from such total number the director whose removal is sought; and (b) the
removal of such director is approved by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes
entitled to be cast by the shareholders generally in the election of directors. The Company
Charter does not contemplate the removal of directors.
A significant effect of a classified board of directors is to deter hostile takeover attempts
because an acquirer would experience delay in replacing a majority of the directors. However, the
additional classes will also make it more difficult for shareholders to effect a change in control
of our Board of Directors, even if such a change in control is sought due to dissatisfaction with
the performance of the directors.
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The existence of a classified board may deter so-called creeping acquisitions in which a
person or group seeks to acquire: (i) a controlling position without paying a control premium to
the selling shareholders; (ii) a position sufficient to exert control over the corporation through
a proxy contest or otherwise; or (iii) a block of stock with a view toward attempting to promote a
sale or liquidation or a repurchase by the corporation of the block at a premium, or an exchange of
the block for assets of the corporation. Faced with a classified board of directors, such a person
or group would have to assess carefully its ability to control or influence the corporation. If
free of the necessity to act in response to an immediately threatened change in control, the board
of directors can act in a more careful and deliberative manner to make and implement appropriate
business judgments in response to a creeping acquisition.
We believe that the staggered three-year terms, with the election of approximately one-third
of our directors each year, will help to assure the continuity and stability of our long-term
policies in the future and permit it to more effectively represent the interests of all
shareholders, since approximately two-thirds of our directors at any given time will have prior
experience as directors of the Surviving Corporation. The division of directors into three classes
will have the effect of making it more difficult to change the overall composition of the board.
Our Board of Directors, however, believes that the benefits of maintaining continuity on the board
outweighs the negatives of this effect. Furthermore, we believe that the Board of Directors,
together with our shareholders, can utilize the without-cause removal mechanism of the charter to
remove any director deemed recalcitrant or entrenched due to the three-year term.
Required Vote
To be approved, Proposal Five and Sub-Proposals 5A-5D must receive a For vote from the
majority of all of our outstanding shares of our Common Stock, voting together as a single class,
either in person or by proxy, with respect to Proposal Five.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR PROPOSAL FIVE INCLUDING EACH OF
SUB-PROPOSALS 5A-5D.
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PROPOSAL 6 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
At the Annual Meeting, four directors are to be elected to serve a one-year term or until
their successors are duly elected and qualified. The Companys Bylaws provide that a majority of
the Board of Directors must not be affiliated, directly or indirectly, with ALI Advisor, Inc., and
must not perform any other services for the Company, except as a director of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Arizona Business Corporation Act and the Companys Bylaws,
in any election of directors, each shareholder is entitled to cumulative voting at such election.
Therefore, each shareholder may cast as many votes in the aggregate as that shareholder is entitled
to vote, multiplied by the number of directors to be elected. Shareholders may cast their votes for
a single candidate or may distribute their votes among two or more candidates. To be elected,
directors must receive a plurality of the shares present and voting in person or by proxy, provided
a quorum exists. A plurality means receiving the largest number of For votes, regardless of
whether that is a majority.
Burton P. Freireich, Robert Blackwell and David W. Miller currently serve as the Companys
Unaffiliated Directors. The present terms of Messrs. Freireich, Blackwell and Miller will expire at
the Annual Meeting. Messrs. Freireich, Blackwell and Miller have been unanimously nominated for
re-election as directors. Mr. Thomas R. Hislop, the Companys Chairman of the Board, has also been
unanimously nominated for re-election as a director. Mr. Hislops term also expires at the Annual
Meeting. Each of the nominees has consented to serve as a director if elected. Each of the elected
directors will serve a term that will conclude upon the consummation of the Reincorporation if it
is consummated. If the Reincorporation is not consummated, the nominees will serve until the 2008
Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their successors are elected and qualified.
The shares represented by the enclosed proxy will be voted for the election as directors of
the four nominees named above, unless a vote is withheld from any or all of the individual
nominees. If any nominee becomes unavailable for any reason or if a vacancy should occur before the
election (which events are not anticipated), the shares represented by the enclosed proxy may be
voted for such other persons as may be determined by the holders of such proxy. The four nominees
receiving the highest number of votes cast at the Annual Meeting will be elected.
Information Concerning Directors and Nominees
Thomas R. Hislop
, age 58, has served as Chairman of the Board (and, in that capacity, as Chief
Executive Officer) of the Company since September 22, 1988, and as Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer of the Company since its inception. Mr. Hislop is Chief Executive Officer and
a director of Peacock, Hislop, Staley & Given, Inc., where he has been employed since that
companys inception in 1989. Prior to that date, Mr. Hislop was a director of YSP, where he was
employed from 1967 to 1989.
Robert L. Blackwell
, age 84, has served as an Unaffiliated Director of the Company since May
12, 1992. Mr. Blackwell has extensive experience in managing assets for various trusts, and is
currently self-employed as a manager of various trust portfolios. He has been involved with real
estate in Arizona for more than twenty-five years. Mr. Blackwell is a native of Kansas. He is
a graduate of the University of Kansas and has resided in Arizona since 1957.
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Burton P. Freireich
, age 81, has served as an Unaffiliated Director of the Company since
September 9, 1991. Mr. Freireich is currently retired. Prior to retirement, Mr. Freireich was an
owner of News-Suns Newspaper from 1960 to 1984. Mr. Freireich is a graduate of the University of
Illinois and has resided in Arizona since 1950.
David W. Miller
, age 58, has served as an Unaffiliated Director of the Company since March
2004. Mr. Miller served as Secretary of the Company from September 22, 1988 to March 2004. Mr.
Miller has served as Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Peacock since June
1989. Prior to that date, Mr. Miller served in various capacities with YSP, where he was employed
from 1971 until he joined Peacock.
Required Vote
Under Proposal 6, each shareholder may cast as many votes in the aggregate as that shareholder
is entitled to vote, multiplied by the number of directors to be elected. Shareholders may cast
their votes for a single candidate or may distribute their votes among two or more candidates. To
be elected, directors must receive a plurality of the shares present and voting in person or by
proxy, provided a quorum exists. A plurality means receiving the largest number of For votes,
regardless of whether that is a majority.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR ALL DIRECTOR NOMINEES LISTED IN PROPOSAL
SIX.
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PROPOSAL 7 APPROVAL OF ADJOURNMENTS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING
If we fail to receive a sufficient number of votes to approve one or more of the proposals
described above, we may propose to adjourn the Annual Meeting, if a quorum is present, for a period
of not more than 30 days for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies. We currently do not
intend to propose adjournment at the Annual Meeting if there are sufficient votes to approve the
proposals described above.
Required Vote
If approval of the proposal to adjourn the Annual Meeting for the purpose of soliciting
additional proxies is submitted to our shareholders for approval, Proposal Seven must receive a
For vote from the majority of our outstanding shares of our Common Stock, voting either in person
or by proxy.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR PROPOSAL SEVEN.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the historical financial
statements and related notes of the entity indirectly owing of Waterfront Plaza referred to as
Waterfront. For financial accounting reporting purposes, Waterfront
is designated the accounting acquirer in the Transactions as it is
the entity receiving the largest equity share in the combined entity.
Overview
Waterfronts income is primarily comprised of rental revenues generated from the lease of
office and retail space at its sole property, the Waterfront Plaza, which we refer to in this
section as the Property. The amount of rental revenue Waterfront generates depends principally on
maintaining occupancy at currently leased space and leasing currently available space and space
available from lease terminations. The Property was approximately 92.7% leased as of September 30,
2007. As of September 30, 2007, in addition to approximately 38,000 rentable square feet of
available space, representing 7.3% of the Propertys rentable square footage, leases representing
1.6% of the Propertys rentable square footage are scheduled to expire during the three months
ending December 31, 2007 and leases representing 14.0% of the rentable square footage are scheduled
to expire during the 12 months ending December 31, 2008. The leases scheduled to expire in the
three months ending December 31, 2007 and in the twelve months ending December 31, 2008 represent
approximately 2.2% and 14.8%, respectively of the Propertys total annualized rent. Waterfronts
ability to re-lease space and to increase rents will be affected by economic and competitive
conditions in its market, the desirability of its available office space and other factors
described under Risk Factors.
Waterfronts operating expenses generally consist of maintenance costs, utilities, property
and ad valorem taxes, and insurance. Historically, Waterfront has leased space to tenants on both
a full service gross and net lease basis. In the case of net leases, operating expenses are paid
by Waterfront and reimbursed by tenants, or, in the case of full service gross leases, increases in
these expenses over tenants base years are paid by Waterfront and reimbursed by tenants. Pacific
Office Properties Trust, Inc. is expected to emphasize triple net leases in the future, though it
expects some leases will remain gross leased in the future due to tenant expectations and market
customs.
General and administrative expenses were immaterial for all periods presented in the
accompanying Waterfront financial statements. Property management is contracted to an entity
affiliated with The Shidler Group. Property management fees are included in operating expenses
rather than general and administrative expenses. The amount of property taxes Waterfront pays in
the future may increase substantially from what Waterfront has paid in the past.
Critical Accounting Policies
This discussion and analysis of the historical financial condition and results of operations
of Waterfront is based upon the accompanying financial statements of Waterfront, which have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or
GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires
management to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect the reported
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amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount
of revenues and expenses in the reporting period. Actual amounts may differ from these estimates
and assumptions. A summary of significant accounting policies has been provided in note 2 to the
financial statements of Waterfront included elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. Summarized below are
those accounting policies that require material subjective or complex judgments and that have the
most significant impact on Waterfronts financial conditions and results of operations. These
estimates have been evaluated on an ongoing basis, based upon information currently available and
on various assumptions that management believes are reasonable as of the date hereof. In addition,
other companies in similar businesses may use different estimation policies and methodologies,
which may impact the comparability of the results of operations and financial conditions to those
of other companies.
Investment in Real Estate.
Under SFAS No. 141,
Business Combinations
, Waterfronts
acquisition in July 2004 of the Property has been accounted for utilizing the purchase method.
Estimates of future cash flows and other valuation techniques were used to allocate the purchase
price of the property between land, buildings and improvements, and identifiable intangible assets
and liabilities such as amounts related to in-place at-market leases, acquired above-market and
below-market leases, and acquired above and below market ground leases. Initial valuations were
subject to change until such information was finalized no later than 12 months from the acquisition
date. Each of these estimates requires a great deal of judgment, and some of the estimates involve
complex calculations. These allocation assessments have a direct impact on results of operations
because if management were to allocate more value to land, there would be no depreciation with
respect to such amount. If management were to allocate more value to the buildings as opposed to
allocating to the value of tenant leases, this amount would be recognized as an expense over a much
longer period of time, since the amounts allocated to buildings are depreciated over the estimated
lives of the buildings whereas amounts allocated to tenant leases are amortized over the terms of
the leases.
The fair values of tangible assets are determined on an as-if-vacant basis. The
as-if-vacant fair value is allocated to land, where applicable, buildings, tenant improvements
and equipment based on comparable sales and other relevant information obtained in connection with
the acquisition of the property.
Fair value is assigned to above-market and below-market leases based on the difference between
(a) the contractual amounts to be paid by the tenant based on the existing lease and (b)
managements estimate of current market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, over the
remaining terms of the in-place leases. Capitalized below-market lease amounts are included in
Below market lease value as a liability in the combined balance sheets and are amortized as an
increase in rental revenue over the remaining terms of the respective leases. If a tenant vacates
its space prior to the contractual termination of the lease and no rental payments are being made
on the lease, any unamortized balance, net of the security deposit, of the related intangible is
written off.
The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets consists of acquired in-place leases.
The fair value allocated to acquired in-place leases consists of a variety of components including,
but not necessarily limited to:
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estimated to be incurred during the assumed lease-up period (i.e. real estate taxes,
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The value assigned to acquired in-place leases is amortized over the life of the related
lease.
The costs of ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to operations when incurred. Major
improvements that extend the life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated over the remaining
useful life of the asset. Waterfronts lenders have required it to maintain reserve accounts for
the funding of future repairs and capital expenditures, and the balances of these accounts are
classified as restricted cash on the balance sheet of Waterfront.
The values allocated to land, buildings, site improvements, tenant improvements, and in-place
leases are depreciated on a straight-line basis using estimated lives of 5 to 42 years for
buildings, 15 years for site improvements, and the respective lease term for tenant improvements
and in-place leases. The values of above-market and below-market leases are amortized over the life
of the related lease and recorded as either an increase (for below-market leases) or a decrease
(for above-market leases) to rental income. The values allocated to acquired in-place leases are
depreciated and amortized over the remaining noncancelable term of the lease. If a lease were to be
terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts relating to that lease would be
written off. Tenant improvement costs recorded as capital assets are depreciated over the shorter
of (i) the tenants remaining lease term (including option periods) or (ii) the life of the
improvement. Furniture, fixtures and equipment are depreciated over three to seven years.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.
As required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 144,
Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
(SFAS No. 144),
management assesses the potential for impairment of its long-lived assets, including real estate
properties, whenever events occur or a change in circumstances indicate that the recorded value
might not be fully recoverable. Management determines whether impairment in value has occurred by
comparing the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected from the use and eventual
disposition of the asset to its carrying value. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the
carrying value, the real estate carrying value is reduced to fair value and impairment loss is
recognized.
Revenue Recognition.
Revenue and gain is recognized in accordance with Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 104 of the Securities and Exchange Commission,
Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements
(SAB 104), as amended. SAB 104 requires that four basic criteria must be met before
revenue can be recognized: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; the delivery has occurred
or services rendered; the fee is fixed and determinable; and collectibility is reasonably assured.
All leases are classified as operating leases. For all lease terms exceeding one year, rental
income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases. Deferred rent
receivables represent rental revenue recognized on a straight-line basis in excess of billed rents.
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Reimbursements from tenants for real estate taxes and other recoverable operating expenses are
recognized as revenues in the period the applicable costs are incurred. In addition, Waterfront
records a capital asset for leasehold improvements constructed that are reimbursed by tenants, with
the offsetting side of this accounting entry recorded to deferred revenue which is included in
accounts payable, accrued expenses and tenant security deposits. The deferred revenue is amortized
as additional rental revenue over the life of the related lease.
Rental revenue from month-to-month leases or leases with no scheduled rent increases or other
adjustments is recognized on a monthly basis when earned.
Lease termination fees, which are included in rental income in the accompanying consolidated
statements of operations, are recognized when the related leases are canceled and Waterfront has no
continuing obligation to provide services to such former tenants.
Other income on the Waterfront statement of operations generally includes income incidental to
the operations of Waterfront and is recognized when earned.
Monitoring of Rents and Other Receivables.
Waterfront maintains an allowance for estimated
losses that may result from the inability of tenants to make required payments. If a tenant fails
to make contractual payments beyond any allowance, Waterfront may recognize bad debt expense in
future periods equal to the amount of unpaid rent and deferred rent. Waterfront generally does not
require collateral or other security from its tenants, other than security deposits or letters of
credit. If estimates of collectability differ from the cash received, the timing and amount of
reported revenue could be impacted.
Historical Results of Operations
Waterfront currently operates one business segment: the ownership and operation of office and,
to a lesser extent, retail real estate. This includes the rental of office and retail space and
the provision of other tenant services including parking and storage space rental.
Comparison of nine months ended September 30, 2007 to nine months ended September 30, 2006
Revenues
Total Revenues.
Total revenues increased by $1.49 million, or 11.1%, to $14.96 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $13.47 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006. The increase was attributable to increased occupancy, expansion in both office
and parking rental rates, and higher expense reimbursements.
Rental Revenues.
Rental revenues include rental revenues and percentage rent on the retail
space contained within the office building. Rental revenues increased by $0.15 million, or 1.6%, to
$9.29 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $9.14 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2006. The increase was attributable to increased rental rates.
Parking Revenues.
Parking revenues increased by $0.38 million, or 24.1%, to $1.96 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $1.58 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006. The increase was attributable to a significant increase in parking rates in
the marketplace.
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Expense Reimbursements.
Expense reimbursements increased by $1.02 million, or 39.2%, to $3.62
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $2.60 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 2006. The increase was attributable to increases in real property tax and
repair and maintenance expenses. In addition, all new leases contracted during the nine month
period ended September 30, 2007 were net leases versus full service gross leases. The conversion
from full service gross leases to net leases resulted in reimbursements of expenses being reported
separately as expense reimbursements rather than included in rental revenues.
Other Operating Income
. Other operating income includes lease termination income and tenant
service fees. Other operating income decreased by $0.07 million, or 43.8% to $0.09 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $0.16 million for the nine months ended September
30, 2006.
Expenses
Property Operating Expenses.
Property operating expenses increased by $2.51 million, or
31.8%, to $10.41 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $7.90 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The increase was attributable to higher real property
tax, and repair and maintenance, and ground lease expenses.
Interest Expense.
Interest expense decreased $0.08 million, or 1.5%, to $5.42 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $5.50 million for the nine months ended September
30, 2006. The decrease was primarily attributable to the $2.15 million one-time defeasance cost
incurred in August 2006 associated with refinancing the mortgage indebtedness on the Property,
partially offset by additional interest paid due to the $39.40 million increase in the principal
amount of indebtedness as a result of the refinancing.
Depreciation and Amortization.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $0.09 million,
or 2.9%, to $3.23 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $3.14
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The increase was attributable to additional
improvements placed in service.
General
and Administrative
. General and administrative expense increased
$0.24 million to
$0.27 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007
compared to $0.03 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2006. The higher expense was due to
amounts expended in preparation of the impending Transactions.
Comparison of year ended December 31, 2006 to year ended December 31, 2005
Revenues
Total Revenues.
Total revenues increased by $2.14 million, or 12.8%, to $18.87 million for
the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to $16.73 million for the year ended December 31,
2005. Rents and expense reimbursements increased during this period due to increased
occupancy and expansion in both office and parking rental rates.
Rental Revenues.
Rental revenues include rental revenues and percentage rent on the retail
space contained within the office building. Rental revenues increased by $0.24 million, or 2.0%, to
$12.33 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to $12.09 million for the year
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ended December 31, 2005. The increase is primarily attributable to higher occupancy and increased rental
rates on lease renewals.
Parking Revenues.
Parking revenues increased by $0.47 million, or 26.3%, to $2.26 million for
the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to $1.79 million for the year ended December 31, 2005.
The increase was due to higher occupancy and a significant increase in parking rates in the
Honolulu office market.
Expense Reimbursements.
Expense reimbursements increased by $1.36 million, or 49.8%, to $4.09
million for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to $2.73 million for the year ended December
31, 2005. The increase was due to significant increases in recoverable expenses due to real
property tax, insurance, and utility rate increases, higher occupancy, and a conversion of leases
from full service gross leases to net leases.
Other Operating Income
. Other operating income increased by $0.06 million, or 50%, to $0.18
million for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to $0.12 million for the year ended December
31, 2005. The increase was due to higher occupancy resulting in additional service fees.
Expenses
Property Operating Expenses.
Property operating expenses increased by $1.62 million, or
16.2%, to $11.59 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to $9.97 million for the
year ended December 31, 2005. The increase was due to real property tax costs, insurance, and
higher utility.
Interest Expense.
Interest expense increased $3.3 million, or 72.5%, to $7.85 million for the
year ended December 31, 2006 compared to $4.55 million for the year ended December 31, 2005. The
increase was primarily attributable to the $2.15 million one-time defeasance cost incurred in
August 2006 associated with refinancing the mortgage indebtedness on the Property and by additional
interest paid due to the $39.40 million increase in the principal amount of indebtedness as a
result of the refinancing.
Depreciation and Amortization.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $0.16 million,
or 3.6%, to $4.24 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to $4.40 million for the
year ended December 31, 2005. The decrease was due to assets relating to tenant leases that were
completely written off in the year ended December 31, 2005.
General
and Administrative
. General and administrative costs increased
$0.19 due to the impending Transactions for the year
ended December 31, 2006. No cost had been incurred for this purpose in the year ended December 31,
2005.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Analysis of Liquidity and Capital Resources
Waterfront has financed the acquisition of its property and property improvements through the
use of long-term secured mortgage debt.
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Waterfront expects that its short-term liquidity needs will consist primarily of funds
necessary to pay operating expenses, interest expense and scheduled principal payments on its debt,
capital expenditures and ground lease payments.
Waterfront considers all short-term cash investments with maturities of three months or less
when purchased to be cash equivalents. At times, the amounts of cash may exceed the maximum amount
insured by the FDIC. Cash and cash equivalents were $3.47 million at September 30, 2007. Cash and
cash equivalents excluded restricted cash and short-term investments.
Restricted cash includes deposits held by Waterfronts mortgage lender. These deposits
constitute additional collateral for the loan and escrows and reserves for:
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the timely payment of real estate taxes, insurance premiums and ground lease rent
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performance of certain capital expenditures at the Property and
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payment of leasing brokerage commissions, tenant improvement costs and rent concessions
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Restricted cash and cash equivalents were $1.46 million at September 30, 2007.
Waterfronts long-term liquidity needs consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for capital
expenditures, and repayment of indebtedness at maturity. It is not expected that there will be
sufficient funds on hand to cover all of these long-term cash requirements. Pacific Office
Contributor expects these will be funded with funds from operations, capital raised from selling
equity interests and, if available, enterprise level unsecured debt.
For the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 and the nine months ended September 30, 2007,
Waterfronts capital expenditures per weighted average square foot were $5.57. Waterfront plans to
spend $1.575 million on capital improvement projects during the twelve months ending September 30,
2008. The weighted average per square foot cost of these projects is expected to be $2.95.
For the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 and the nine months ended September 30, 2007,
Waterfronts average leasing costs including tenant improvements and leasing commissions were
approximately $13.51 per square foot. For the twelve months ending September 30, 2008, anticipated
leasing costs including tenant improvements and leasing commissions for Waterfront is approximately
$26.15 per square foot.
Commitments
The following table sets forth Waterfronts contractual obligations and commitments on a pro
forma basis as of September 30, 2007 that will be outstanding after the Transactions:
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(in 000s)
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PAYMENT DUE BY PERIOD
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LESS THAN
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2-3
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4-5
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MORE THAN
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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
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1 YEAR
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YEARS
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YEARS
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5 YEARS
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TOTAL
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Long-term debt obligations
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$
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$
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$
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$
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111,000
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$
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111,000
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Interest on long-term debt obligations
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7,173
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14,346
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14,346
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28,298
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64,163
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Minimum ground lease payments
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1,738
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4,004
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4,256
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213,176
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223,174
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Purchase commitments related to
capital expenditures associated
with tenant improvements and
other purchase obligations
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1,177
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Total
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$
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10,088
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$
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18,350
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$
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18,602
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$
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352,474
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$
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398,337
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Indebtedness
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the indebtedness
outstanding as of September 30, 2007.
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($ in 000s)
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BALANCE DUE
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PRINCIPAL
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INTEREST
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MATURITY
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AT MATURITY
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PROPERTY
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BALANCE
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RATE
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DATE
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DATE
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Waterfront Plaza
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$
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100,000
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6.2065
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9/11/16
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$
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100,000
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Waterfront Plaza
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11,000
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7.8916
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%
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9/11/16
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11,000
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Total
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$
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111,000
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6.3735
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$
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111,000
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Waterfronts indebtedness is secured by its owned property. Waterfront had no direct or
indirect guarantees of indebtedness as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, other than
customary non-recourse carve-out obligations common in commercial non-recourse financing
transactions.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Waterfront had no arrangement at September 30, 2007 that were off-balance sheet arrangements
within the meaning of SEC rules.
Cash Flows
Comparison of nine months ended September 30, 2007 to nine months ended September 30, 2006
Cash and cash equivalents were $3.47 million and $6.25 million, respectively, at September 30,
2007 and 2006. Restricted cash includes deposits held by Waterfronts lender. The balances of
restricted cash were $1.46 million and $3.34 million at September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Net cash used by operating activities increased $2.12 million to $(2.47) million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $(0.35) million of cash used by operating activities
for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The increase is attributable to non-recurring
costs incurred in connection with the proposed Transactions.
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Net cash used by investing activities increased $4.52 million to $(1.42) million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $3.10 million for the nine months ended September 30,
2006. The increase is due to a reduction in real property investment activities and an increase
in cash received from restricted cash accounts held by lenders.
Net cash provided by financing activities increased $0.06 million to $2.81 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to $2.75 million for the nine months ended September
30, 2006. The increase relates entirely to increased equity contributions received by Waterfront
to fund the costs associated with the proposed Transactions.
Comparison of year ended December 31, 2006 to year ended December 31, 2005
Cash and cash equivalents were $4.55 million and $0.75 million, respectively, at December 31,
2006 and 2005. Restricted cash includes deposits held by Waterfronts lender. The balances of
restricted cash were $1.86 million and $9.1 million at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Net cash used by operating activities increased $6.71 million to $(5.60) million for the year
ended December 31, 2006 compared to $1.11 million of cash provided by operating activities for the
year ended December 31, 2005. $3.23 million or 48.0% of the increase is attributable to
non-recurring costs incurred in connection with the proposed Transactions. The remaining increase
was primarily attributable to the $2.15 million one-time defeasance cost incurred in August 2006
associated with refinancing the mortgage indebtedness on the Property and by additional interest
paid due to the $39.40 million increase in the principal amount of indebtedness as a result of the
refinancing.
Net cash provided by investing activities increased $5.68 million to $3.76 million for the
year ended December 31, 2006 compared to $(1.92) million used in investing activities for the year
ended December 31, 2005. The increase is attributable to restricted cash that was released when the
mortgage indebtedness was re-financed.
Net cash provided by financing activities increased $4.91 million to $5.63 million for the
year ended December 31, 2006 compared to $0.73 million for the year ended December 31, 2005. The
increase was attributable to the re-financing of the mortgage indebtedness in August 2006. There
were no borrowing activities for the year ended December 31, 2005.
Inflation
Substantially all of Waterfronts office leases provide for separate real property tax and
operating expense escalations. In addition, most of the leases provide for fixed rent increases.
Pacific Office Contributor believes that inflationary increases may be at least partially offset by
the contractual rent increases and expense escalations described above. Pacific Office Contributor
does not believe that inflation has had a material impact on the historical financial position or
results of operations of Waterfront.
Newly Issued Accounting Standards
In April 2006, the FASB issued a FASB Staff Position, or FSP, which addresses how a reporting
enterprise should determine the variability to be considered in applying FIN 46. The variability
that is considered in applying FIN 46 affects the determination of (a) whether the entity
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is a variable interest entity, or VIE, (b) which interests are variable interests in the entity, and (c)
which party, if any, is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. That variability will affect any
calculation of expected losses and expected residual returns, if such a calculation is necessary.
Pacific Office Contributor does not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material
effect on the financial statements of Waterfront.
In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes
, or FIN 48. This interpretation, among other things, creates a two-step approach for
evaluating uncertain tax positions. Recognition (step one) occurs when an enterprise concludes that
a tax position, based solely on its technical merits, is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon
examination. Measurement (step two) determines the amount of benefit that more-likely-than-not will
be realized upon settlement. Derecognition of a tax position that was previously recognized would
occur when a company subsequently determines that a tax position no longer meets the
more-likely-than-not threshold of being sustained. FIN 48 specifically prohibits the use of a
valuation allowance as a substitute for derecognition of tax positions, and it has expanded
disclosure requirements. For private companies, FIN 48 is effective
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, in
which the impact of adoption should be accounted for as a cumulative-effect adjustment to the
beginning balance of retained earnings. Pacific Office Contributor does not believe it will have a
material impact on the financial statements of Waterfront.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
The Property is located in Honolulu. Therefore, it is exposed to greater economic risks than
if it owned a more geographically dispersed portfolio. It will be susceptible to adverse
developments in the economy and real estate markets in Honolulu, any decrease in demand for office
space resulting from Honolulu regulatory or business environments, could adversely impact the
financial condition, results of operations, cash flow of Waterfront.
For fixed rate debt such as Waterfronts borrowing, changes in interest rates generally affect
the fair value of the debt, but not earnings or cash flows. The interest rate risk and changes in
fair market value of fixed rate debt generally do not have a significant impact on Waterfront until
the debt is refinanced.
Waterfront is not subject to foreign currency risk.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, the Pacific Office Contributors affiliates have been party to various
lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of its business. The
Pacific Office Contributors affiliates are not currently a party, as plaintiff or defendant, to
any legal proceedings which, individually or in the aggregate, would be expected to have a material
effect on its business, financial condition or results of operation if determined adversely to it.
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING
Shareholder proposals intended to be presented at our next Annual Meeting must be received
within a reasonable time before we begin to print and mail our proxy materials and must meet all
the other requirements as specified in the Bylaws.
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OTHER MATTERS
Our directors know of no other matters to be brought before the meeting. If any other matters
properly come before the meeting, including any adjournment or adjournments thereof, it is intended
that proxies received in response to this solicitation will be voted on such matters at the
discretion of the person or persons named in the accompanying proxy form.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION
We have provided all information contained in this Proxy Statement with respect to the
Company. Pacific Office Contributor provided certain information contained in this Proxy Statement
regarding Pacific Office Contributor, The Shidler Group, and the Contributed Properties under the
captions The Contributed Properties and Expected Business of Pacific Office Properties Trust,
Inc., Contributed Properties, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations, Legal Proceedings,
Waterfront Partners, OP, LLC Consolidated Balance Sheets,
Waterfront Partners, OP, LLC Consolidated Statements of
Operations, Waterfront Partners, OP, LLC Consolidated
Statements of Changes in
Owners Equity (Deficit), Waterfront Partners, OP, LLC Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows, Waterfront Partners, OP, LLC Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements, Waterfront Partners, OP, LLC
Schedule III Consolidated Real
Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Combined Entities I Balance Sheets, Combined Entities
I Statements of Operations, Combined Entities I Statements
of Changes in Owners Combined Deficit,
Combined Entities I Statements of Cash Flows, Combined Entities I Notes to Combined
Financial Statements, Combined Entities I Schedule III Combined Real Estate and Accumulated
Depreciation, Combined Entities II Balance Sheets, Combined Entities II Statements of
Operations, Combined Entities II Statements of Changes in
Owners Combined Deficit, Combined Entities
II Statements of Cash Flows, Combined Entities II Notes to Combined Financial Statements and
Combined Entities II Schedule III Combined Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation. No party
assumes any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by any
other party. You should rely only on the information contained in this Proxy Statement (including
any supplement hereto) to vote on the matters described herein. We have not authorized anyone to
provide you with information that is different from what is contained in this Proxy Statement. You
should not assume that the information contained in this Proxy Statement is accurate as of any date
other than the date of this Proxy Statement. Neither the mailing of this Proxy Statement to
shareholders nor the completion of the Transactions will create any implication to the contrary.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
The Company files annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements, and other
information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Anything that the Company files with the
SEC may be read and copied at the Securities and Exchange Commissions public reference rooms in
Washington, D.C., New York, New York and Chicago, Illinois. Please call the SEC at 1-
800-732-0330 for further information on the public reference rooms. Our SEC filings should
also be available to the public from commercial document retrieval services and at the web site
that the SEC maintains at
http://www.sec.gov
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INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
We incorporate by reference into this Proxy Statement the information we have filed with the
SEC, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to documents
and delivering copies of these documents to you along with the Proxy Statement. The
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information incorporated by reference is an important part of this Proxy Statement. We incorporate by
reference the documents listed below:
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our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed with the
SEC on April 2, 2007 (File No. 001-09900) and
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our Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, filed with
the SEC on November 14, 2007 (File No. 001-09900).
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SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN PROMPTLY THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY IN THE ENCLOSED
ENVELOPE
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Waterfront Partners OP, LLC Historical Financial Statements:
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184
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185
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186
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187
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188
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189
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201
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Combined Entities I (Davies Pacific Center, Pan Am Building, City Center, PBN Building) Historical
Financial Statements:
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203
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204
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205
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206
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207
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208
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220
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182
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Combined Entities II (City Square, First Insurance Center, Sorrento Technology Center, Seville
Plaza minority interest) Historical Financial Statements:
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222
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223
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224
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225
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226
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227
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239
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Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information:
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241
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245
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246
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247
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248
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Principals of Waterfront Partners OP, LLC
Honolulu, Hawaii
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Waterfront Partners OP, LLC
(Waterfront) as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, changes in owners equity (deficit) and cash flows for the years then ended.
Our audits also included the financial statement schedule III real estate and accumulated
depreciation of Waterfront. These consolidated financial statements and the consolidated financial
statement schedule are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and schedule are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements and schedule. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Waterfront as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the
results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related consolidated financial
statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements
taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
/s/ McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Pasadena, California
November 16, 2007
184
Waterfront Partners, OP, LLC
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
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SEPTEMBER 30,
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DECEMBER 31,
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|
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2007
|
|
2006
|
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2005
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(unaudited)
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|
|
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Assets
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
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Net investments in real estate
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$
|
60,362
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|
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$
|
61,171
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|
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$
|
60,674
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|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
3,468
|
|
|
|
4,547
|
|
|
|
748
|
|
Restricted cash
|
|
|
1,460
|
|
|
|
1,864
|
|
|
|
9,122
|
|
Accounts receivable, net
|
|
|
1,505
|
|
|
|
1,586
|
|
|
|
1,344
|
|
Deferred financing costs
|
|
|
1,170
|
|
|
|
1,266
|
|
|
|
440
|
|
Intangible assets, net
|
|
|
7,159
|
|
|
|
7,682
|
|
|
|
8,797
|
|
Deferred acquisition costs
|
|
|
5,371
|
|
|
|
2,834
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
593
|
|
|
|
1,305
|
|
|
|
68
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
$
|
81,088
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|
|
$
|
82,255
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|
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$
|
81,193
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Mortgage notes payable
|
|
$
|
111,000
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|
|
$
|
111,000
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|
|
$
|
71,600
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|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
|
|
1,179
|
|
|
|
1,204
|
|
|
|
1,283
|
|
Security deposits
|
|
|
685
|
|
|
|
699
|
|
|
|
529
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
888
|
|
|
|
351
|
|
|
|
465
|
|
Below market lease value
|
|
|
1,877
|
|
|
|
2,014
|
|
|
|
2,375
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities
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|
$
|
115,629
|
|
|
$
|
115,268
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|
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$
|
76,252
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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Owners Consolidated Equity (Deficit)
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|
|
(34,541
|
)
|
|
|
(33,013
|
)
|
|
|
4,941
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Owners Consolidated Equity (Deficit)
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|
$
|
81,088
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|
|
$
|
82,255
|
|
|
$
|
81,193
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements
185
Waterfront Partners, OP, LLC
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands)
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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NINE MONTHS ENDED
|
|
YEARS ENDED
|
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SEPTEMBER 30,
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|
DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
(unaudited)
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|
|
Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental
|
|
$
|
9,287
|
|
|
$
|
9,140
|
|
|
$
|
12,332
|
|
|
$
|
12,088
|
|
Parking
|
|
|
1,959
|
|
|
|
1,581
|
|
|
|
2,261
|
|
|
|
1,790
|
|
Expense reimbursements
|
|
|
3,620
|
|
|
|
2,596
|
|
|
|
4,089
|
|
|
|
2,728
|
|
Other operating income
|
|
|
89
|
|
|
|
155
|
|
|
|
184
|
|
|
|
120
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
$
|
14,955
|
|
|
$
|
13,472
|
|
|
$
|
18,866
|
|
|
$
|
16,726
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property operating
|
|
$
|
10,407
|
|
|
$
|
7,901
|
|
|
$
|
11,586
|
|
|
$
|
9,974
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
5,419
|
|
|
|
5,502
|
|
|
|
7,847
|
|
|
|
4,554
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
3,228
|
|
|
|
3,138
|
|
|
|
4,238
|
|
|
|
4,396
|
|
General and administrative
|
|
|
274
|
|
|
|
28
|
|
|
|
431
|
|
|
|
244
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenses
|
|
$
|
19,328
|
|
|
$
|
16,569
|
|
|
$
|
24,102
|
|
|
$
|
19,168
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss) before interest and dividend income
|
|
$
|
(4,373
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,097
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,236
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,442
|
)
|
Interest and dividend income
|
|
|
37
|
|
|
|
57
|
|
|
|
99
|
|
|
|
57
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss)
|
|
$
|
(4,336
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,040
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,137
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,385
|
)
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements
186
Waterfront Partners, OP, LLC
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Owners Equity (Deficit)
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OWNERS
|
|
|
EQUITY
|
|
|
(DEFICIT)
|
|
Owners equity, December 31, 2004
|
|
$
|
6,601
|
|
Contributions
|
|
|
725
|
|
Net Loss
|
|
|
(2,385
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners equity, December 31, 2005
|
|
|
4,941
|
|
Contributions
|
|
|
7,268
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
(40,085
|
)
|
Net Loss
|
|
|
(5,137
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners deficit, December 31, 2006
|
|
|
(33,013
|
)
|
Contributions (unaudited)
|
|
|
2,808
|
|
Net Loss (unaudited)
|
|
|
(4,336
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners deficit, September 30, 2007 (unaudited)
|
|
$
|
(34,541
|
)
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements
187
Waterfront Partners, OP, LLC
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NINE MONTHS ENDED
|
|
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 30,
|
|
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(4,336
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,040
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,137
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,385
|
)
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided (used) by operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
2,051
|
|
|
|
1,906
|
|
|
|
2,620
|
|
|
|
2,700
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
1,177
|
|
|
|
1,233
|
|
|
|
1,618
|
|
|
|
1,696
|
|
Below market lease amortization
|
|
|
(137
|
)
|
|
|
(282
|
)
|
|
|
(361
|
)
|
|
|
(303
|
)
|
Retirement of leasing commissions
|
|
|
24
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
81
|
|
|
|
212
|
|
|
|
(242
|
)
|
|
|
(623
|
)
|
Deferred acquisition costs
|
|
|
(2,537
|
)
|
|
|
(320
|
)
|
|
|
(2,834
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
712
|
|
|
|
(533
|
)
|
|
|
(1,237
|
)
|
|
|
19
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
|
|
(25
|
)
|
|
|
274
|
|
|
|
(79
|
)
|
|
|
102
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
523
|
|
|
|
201
|
|
|
|
56
|
|
|
|
(93
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities
|
|
$
|
(2,467
|
)
|
|
$
|
(349
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,596
|
)
|
|
$
|
1,113
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition and improvement of real estate
|
|
$
|
(1,242
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,343
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,117
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,288
|
)
|
Leasing commissions paid
|
|
|
(581
|
)
|
|
|
(338
|
)
|
|
|
(379
|
)
|
|
|
(326
|
)
|
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash
|
|
|
403
|
|
|
|
5,784
|
|
|
|
7,258
|
|
|
|
(302
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
|
|
$
|
(1,420
|
)
|
|
$
|
3,103
|
|
|
$
|
3,762
|
|
|
$
|
(1,916
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from mortgage notes payable
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
111,000
|
|
|
$
|
111,000
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
Repayment of mortgage notes payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(71,600
|
)
|
|
|
(71,600
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(923
|
)
|
|
|
(950
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Equity contributions
|
|
|
2,808
|
|
|
|
4,360
|
|
|
|
7,268
|
|
|
|
725
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(40,085
|
)
|
|
|
(40,085
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
$
|
2,808
|
|
|
$
|
2,752
|
|
|
$
|
5,633
|
|
|
$
|
725
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
(1,079
|
)
|
|
$
|
5,506
|
|
|
$
|
3,799
|
|
|
$
|
(78
|
)
|
Balance at beginning of period
|
|
|
4,547
|
|
|
|
748
|
|
|
|
748
|
|
|
|
826
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period
|
|
$
|
3,468
|
|
|
$
|
6,254
|
|
|
$
|
4,547
|
|
|
$
|
748
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental cash flow information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
$
|
5,384
|
|
|
$
|
5,734
|
|
|
$
|
7,449
|
|
|
$
|
4,523
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements
188
Waterfront Partners, OP, LLC
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
Years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 (audited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
1.
Organization and Ownership
Waterfront Plaza is a seven-building office complex (the Waterfront Property) located in
Honolulu and is owned by five separate LLCs as tenants in common (the Waterfront TICs). Each of
the Waterfront TICs is owned in turn by a separate LLC: WFP Mezzanine A, LLC; WFP Mezzanine B, LLC;
WFP Mezzanine C, LLC; WFP Mezzanine D, LLC; and WFP Mezzanine E, LLC (together, WFP Mezzanine
LLCs). All of the ownership interests in WFP Mezzanine LLCs are owned by one limited liability
company, Waterfront Partners OP, LLC (Waterfront). The Waterfront Property was originally
acquired in July 2004 by the underlying principals of Waterfront under different organization. The
ownership was restructured in its current form in August 2006 to facilitate the mortgage
refinancing of the Waterfront Property. Jay Shidler owns 56.25% of Waterfront. Principals of
affiliated entities operating under the business name The Shidler Group and the executive
employees of their affiliates will be collectively referred to as Management throughout these
Notes.
The consolidated financial statements for Waterfront were previously included as part of the
combined group described as the Shidler Predecessor. The combined financial statements for the
Shidler Predecessor were included in a revised preliminary proxy statement for Arizona Land Income
Corporation (AZL) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 30, 2007.
Subsequently, the Master Agreement described below with AZL was renegotiated resulting in
Waterfront being the entity receiving the largest equity share in the combined entity and being
designated the accounting acquirer in the transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement (the
Transactions). The historical financial statements of the accounting acquirer, Waterfront, are
now presented separately. (Also see Note
9.)
Pursuant to a Master Formation and Contribution Agreement, dated October 3, 2006 between AZL
and POP Venture, LLC (POP Contributor), as amended (the Master Agreement), it is intended that
AZL will be reincorporated in Maryland, will be renamed Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
(POPT), and will form, and be the sole general partner of, Pacific Office Properties, L.P. (the
Operating Partnership). As part of the Transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement,
ownership interests in up to nine office properties (Contributed Properties), including the
Waterfront Property, will be contributed to the Operating Partnership. For financial accounting
reporting purposes, the Transactions will be treated as an acquisition by Waterfront of the
Operating Partnership.
The ownership interests in the Contributed Properties have an agreed upon fair value of
approximately $562.95 million and are subject to secured indebtedness estimated to be approximately
$399.44 million at September 30, 2007. POPT will be contributing substantially all of its assets
to the Operating Partnership and will become the Operating Partnerships general partner. In
addition, designees of POP Contributor expected to be a part of or affiliated with Management will
be purchasing 1,000,000 shares of common stock of POPT for $5 million. Designees of POP
Contributor expected to be a single entity unrelated to Management, will
purchase 180,000 common shares for $1.35 million. Upon completion of the Transactions, the
Operating Partnership will be owned 18.25% by POPT and 81.75% by POP Contributor.
189
Following and subject to the consummation of the Transactions, substantially all of the future
operations of POPT are expected to be carried out through the Operating Partnership except as
otherwise deemed advisable for continued qualification as a real estate investment trust (REIT)
under the Internal Revenue Code. The Operating Partnership will consolidate the ownership and
operations of the Contributed Properties; provide a vehicle for future acquisitions; and preserve
the tax advantages for certain participants by allowing the REIT to continue to qualify as a real
estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
POPT will be externally advised by Pacific Office Management, Inc. (the Advisor), an entity
owned and controlled by Mr. Shidler and certain related parties of The Shidler Group. The Advisor
will receive an annual base management fee of $1,500.
Property management, leasing, construction management, and financing services will continue to
be provided by affiliates of The Shidler Group as directed by the Advisor. The fees for these
services, if new agreements are executed, will be market rate compensation based upon the
prevailing market rates for similar services provided on an arms-length basis in the area in which
the subject property is located and will require the prior written approval of a majority of POPTs
independent directors.
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) and represent the assets and
liabilities and operating results of Waterfront on a historical cost basis. All significant
intercompany balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Principles of Consolidation
Waterfront represents a consolidation of entities holding interests in real estate that are
commonly owned and managed.
Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Information
The consolidated interim financial information of Waterfront for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006, and as of September 30, 2007, is unaudited. The unaudited
consolidated interim financial information has been prepared on the same basis as the annual
financial statements and, in the opinion of Management, reflects all adjustments, consisting only
of normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of operations and cash
flows of Waterfront for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, and the financial
position of Waterfront as of September 30, 2007. Operating results for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any
other interim period or for the full fiscal year of 2007 or 2006, or any other future period.
Use of Estimates in the Consolidated Financial Statements
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires
Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the consolidated
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financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates and assumptions are used by
Management in determining the useful lives of real estate properties and the initial valuations and
underlying allocations of purchase price in connection with real estate property acquisitions.
Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue and gain is recognized in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 of the
Securities and Exchange Commission,
Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements
(SAB 104), as
amended. SAB 104 requires that four basic criteria be met before revenue can be recognized:
persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; the delivery has occurred or services rendered; the
fee is fixed and determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured.
All tenant leases are classified as operating leases. For all leases with scheduled rent
increases or other adjustments, rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms
of the leases. Straight line rent receivable represents rental revenue recognized on a
straight-line basis in excess of billed rents and this amount is included in Accounts receivable,
net on the balance sheets. Where Management has determined that collectability is reasonably
assured, reimbursements from tenants for real estate taxes and other recoverable operating expenses
are recognized as revenues in the period the applicable costs are incurred.
Rental revenue from parking operations and month-to-month leases or leases with no scheduled
rent increases or other adjustments is recognized on a monthly basis when earned.
Lease termination fees, which are included in other operating income in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations, are recognized when the related leases are canceled and
Waterfront has no continuing obligation to provide services to such former tenants.
Other operating income on Waterfronts consolidated statements of operations generally
includes income incidental to the operations of the Waterfront Property and is recognized when
earned.
Income Taxes
Federal and state income taxes are the ultimate responsibility of the individual members and,
accordingly, no provision has been made for such income taxes in the accompanying financial
statements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Management considers all short-term cash investments with maturities of three months or less
when purchased to be cash equivalents. Restricted cash and short-term investments are excluded
from cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of preparing the consolidated statements
of cash flows. At times, the amounts of cash held in financial institutions may exceed the
maximum amount insured by the FDIC. Management does not believe it is exposed to any significant
credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash includes escrow accounts held by lenders.
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Real Estate Properties
Depreciation
Land, buildings and improvements, and furniture, fixtures and equipment are recorded at cost.
Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method for financial reporting
purposes. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over their estimated useful lives which range
from 5 to 42 years. Tenant improvement costs recorded as capital assets are depreciated over the
shorter of (i) the tenants remaining lease term or (ii) the life of the improvement. Furniture,
fixtures and equipment are depreciated over three to seven years.
Acquisitions
Under SFAS No. 141,
Business Combinations,
acquisitions are accounted for utilizing the
purchase method and, accordingly, the results of operations of acquired properties are included in
our results of operations from the respective dates of acquisition.
Estimates of future cash flows and other valuation techniques are used to allocate the
acquisition cost of acquired properties among land, buildings and improvements, and identifiable
intangible assets and liabilities such as amounts related to in-place at-market leases, acquired
above- and below-market leases, and acquired above- and below-market ground leases. Initial
valuations are subject to change until such information is finalized, but no later than 12 months
from the acquisition date.
The fair values of real estate assets acquired are determined on an as-if-vacant basis. The
as-if-vacant fair value is allocated to land and, where applicable, buildings, tenant
improvements and equipment based on comparable sales and other relevant information obtained in
connection with the acquisition of the Waterfront Property.
Fair value is assigned to above-market and below-market leases based on the difference between
(a) the contractual amounts to be paid by the tenant based on the existing lease and (b)
Managements estimate of current market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, over the
remaining terms of the in-place leases. Capitalized above-market lease amounts are reflected in
Intangible assets from real estate acquisitions, net in the combined balance sheets and amortized
as a decrease to rental revenue over the remaining terms of the respective leases. Capitalized
below-market lease amounts are reflected as Below market lease value liabilities in the balance
sheets and are amortized as an increase in rental revenue over the remaining terms of the
respective leases. If a tenant vacates its space prior to the contractual termination of the lease
and no rental
payments are being made on the lease, any unamortized balance, net of the security deposit, of
the related intangible is written off.
The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets consists of acquired in-place leases.
The fair value allocated to acquired in-place leases consists of a variety of components including,
but not necessarily limited to: (a) the value associated with avoiding the cost of originating the
acquired in-place lease (i.e. the market cost to execute a lease, including leasing commissions and
legal fees, if any); (b) the value associated with lost revenue related to tenant reimbursable
operating costs estimated to be incurred during the assumed lease-up period (i.e. real estate
taxes, insurance, and other operating expenses); (c) the value associated with lost rental revenue
from existing leases during the assumed
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lease-up period; and (d) the value associated with any
other inducements to secure a tenant lease. The value assigned to acquired in-place leases is
amortized over the lives of the related leases.
Impairment
As required by SFAS No. 144,
Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
(SFAS No. 144), Management assesses the potential for impairment of its long-lived assets,
including real estate properties, whenever events occur or a change in circumstances indicate that
the recorded value might not be fully recoverable. Management determines whether impairment in
value has occurred by comparing the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected from the use
and eventual disposition of the asset to its carrying value. If the undiscounted cash flows do not
exceed the carrying value, the real estate carrying value is reduced to fair value and impairment
loss is recognized. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or
fair value, less costs to sell. Based upon such periodic assessments, no indications of impairment
were identified for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 or the nine months ended September
30, 2007.
Repairs, Maintenance and Major Improvements
The costs of ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to operations when incurred. Major
improvements that extend the life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated over the remaining
useful life of the asset. The lender has required the Waterfront Property to maintain reserve
accounts for the funding of future repairs and capital expenditures, and the balances of these
accounts are classified as restricted cash on the consolidated balance sheet.
Tenant Receivables
Tenant receivables are recorded and carried at the amount billable per the applicable lease
agreement, less any allowance for uncollectible accounts. An allowance for uncollectible accounts
is made when collection of the full amounts is no longer considered probable. There are allowances
for uncollectible accounts for each period presented which are not significant. Tenant receivables
are included in Accounts receivable, net on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred financing costs include fees and costs incurred in conjunction with long-term
financings and are amortized over the terms of the related debt using a method that approximates
the interest method. Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization, were $1,170,
$1,266, and $440 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Upon
repayment of the underlying debt agreement, any amortized costs are written off in the period of
repayment. For the year ended December 31, 2006, Waterfront expensed $358 of deferred finance
costs related to early retirement of debt obligations. The expense is included in Interest in
the statement of operations.
Guarantees
Waterfront has no direct or indirect guarantees of indebtedness as of December 31, 2006, other
than customary non-recourse carve-out obligations common in commercial non-recourse financing
transactions.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Waterfront follows SFAS No. 107,
Disclosures about the Fair Value of Financial Instruments
which requires the disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments for which it is
practicable to estimate the value. Waterfront does not hold or issue financial instruments for
trading purposes. Management considers the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents,
restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses to approximate fair
value due to the short maturity of these instruments. Waterfront has estimated the fair value of
the mortgage notes payable utilizing present value techniques. At December 31, 2006, the carrying
amount and estimated fair value of the mortgage notes payable were $111,000 and $111,290,
respectively.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
FIN 48
In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes
(FIN 48). This interpretation, among other things, creates a two-step approach for evaluating
uncertain tax positions. Recognition (step one) occurs when an enterprise concludes that a tax
position, based solely on its technical merits, is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon
examination. Measurement (step two) determines the amount of benefit that more-likely-than-not will
be realized upon settlement. Derecognition of a tax position that was previously recognized would
occur when a company subsequently determines that a tax position no longer meets the
more-likely-than-not threshold of being sustained. FIN 48 specifically prohibits the use of a
valuation allowance as a substitute for derecognition of tax positions, and it has expanded
disclosure requirements. The effective date of FIN 48 for all
non-public entities has been deferred to periods beginning after
December 15, 2008. Since Waterfront is not subject to corporate taxation, Management does
not believe the adoption of this standard will have any material impact on the financial
statements.
3.
Minimum Future Rental Revenues
The Waterfront Property leases space to tenants primarily under non-cancelable, fixed-term
operating leases, which generally contain provisions for a base rent plus reimbursement for all
taxes
(including property tax), insurance, maintenance and other operating costs associated with the
leased property.
Future minimum lease payments by tenants under non-cancelable operating leases as of December
31, 2006 were expected to be as follows:
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For the year ending:
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2007
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$
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10,543
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2008
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6,926
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2009
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5,931
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2010
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4,030
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2011
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2,175
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Thereafter
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4,863
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Tenant Concentrations
For the year ended December 31, 2006 and the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and
2006, one tenant represented approximately 15% and 16% of Waterfronts total rental revenue,
respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2005, two tenants represented approximately 25% in
the aggregate of Waterfronts total rental revenue.
4.
Investments in Real Estate and Acquisitions
Investments in Real Estate
Waterfront had the following investments in real estate at December 31, 2006 and 2005, and
September 30, 2007:
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SEPTEMBER 30,
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DECEMBER 31,
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2007
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2006
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2005
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|
|
(unaudited)
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|
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Land and Land Improvements
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$
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452
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|
$
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452
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$
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423
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Building and Building Improvements
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61,179
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60,803
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59,568
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Tenant Improvements
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6,590
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5,888
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4,402
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Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
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729
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|
|
569
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|
|
|
202
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|
|
Investments in Real Estate
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68,950
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67,712
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64,595
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Less: Accumulated Depreciation
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(8,588
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)
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(6,541
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)
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(3,921
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Net Investments in Real Estate
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$
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60,362
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$
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61,171
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$
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60,674
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Amortization of the acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets and liabilities for the
years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was as
follows:
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YEARS ENDED
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SEPTEMBER 30,
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DECEMBER 31,
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2007
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2006
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2006
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2005
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|
|
(unaudited)
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(unaudited)
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|
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|
|
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Amortization of below market ground lease value
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$
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48
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$
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48
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$
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64
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$
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64
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(included in depreciation and amortization expense)
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Amortization of lease in place value
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$
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604
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$
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604
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$
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806
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$
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806
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(included in depreciation and amortization expense)
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Amortization of leasing commissions
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$
|
281
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|
$
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337
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|
$
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443
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$
|
569
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|
(included in depreciation and amortization expense)
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Amortization of legal & marketing costs
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$
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34
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$
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56
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$
|
71
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|
$
|
104
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(included in depreciation and amortization expense)
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Amortization of below market tenant lease value
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$
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(137
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)
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$
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(282
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)
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$
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(361
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)
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$
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(303
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)
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(included as an increase to rental revenue)
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As of September 30, 2007, Waterfront weighted average amortization period on intangible assets
was 15.00 years, and the weighted average amortization period on intangible liabilities was 3.42
years.
As of December 31, 2006, scheduled amortization of existing intangible assets, excluding
leasing commissions of $593, and liabilities from the acquisition of the Waterfront Property is as
follows:
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INTANGIBLE
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INTANGIBLE
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ASSETS
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LIABILITIES
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2007
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$
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1,282
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$
|
176
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2008
|
|
|
1,092
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|
|
249
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|
2009
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|
|
846
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|
|
|
229
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2010
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|
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632
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|
|
242
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2011
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|
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436
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|
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238
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Thereafter
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2,801
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|
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880
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$
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7,089
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$
|
2,014
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5.
Deferred Acquisition Costs
In connection with the Transactions, certain accounting, legal, and other costs directly
related to the business combination were incurred by affiliates of The Shidler Group on behalf of
Waterfront. In accordance with SFAS No. 141,
Business Combinations
, these costs have been
capitalized as deferred acquisition costs. Total capitalized deferred acquisition costs were
$2,834 as of December 31, 2006 and $5,371 as of September 30, 2007. A portion of the costs
incurred on behalf of Waterfront were determined to be not directly related to the Transactions and
have been expensed. The amounts expensed totaled $394 for the year ended December 31, 2006 and
$271 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and have been included as general and
administrative expenses.
6.
Mortgage Notes Payable
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OUTSTANDING AS OF
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SEPT. 30, 2007
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DEC. 31, 2006
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DEC. 31, 2005
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(unaudited)
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Mortgage note payable in monthly installments of interest
only at 6.3735% through September 11, 2016, with
balloon payment of $111,000 due at maturity.
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$
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111,000
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$
|
111,000
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|
|
$
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|
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Mortgage note payable in monthly installments of interest
only at 6.0% through
re-finance
date in August 2006.
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67,600
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Mezzanine loan payable in monthly installments of interest
only at LIBOR plus 2.5% through April 30, 2005 and
LIBOR plus 8.5% thereafter through August 1, 2005.
Loan was repaid on May 1, 2006.
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4,000
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Total
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$
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111,000
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$
|
111,000
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$
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71,600
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7.
Commitments and Contingencies
Minimum Future Ground Rents
Waterfront has a ground lease agreement for the Waterfront Property. The following table
indicates the future minimum ground lease payments as of December 31, 2006:
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WATERFRONT
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PLAZA
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For the year ending:
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2007
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$
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1,738
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2008
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1,738
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2009
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2,015
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2010
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|
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2,128
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2011
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2,128
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Thereafter
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|
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214,772
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$
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224,519
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The Waterfront Propertys ground lease expires December 31, 2060. The annual rental
obligation resets on January 1, 2036, 2041, 2046, 2051, and 2056 to an amount equal to 8.0% of the
fair market value of the land. However, the ground rent cannot be less than the rent for the prior
period. Accordingly, Management has estimated the minimum future rental payments after 2035 to be
an amount equal to the annual rent for 2035.
Contingencies
The Waterfront Property is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the
ordinary course of business. These matters are generally covered by insurance, subject to
deductibles and other customary limitations on recoveries. Management believes that the ultimate
settlement of these actions will not have a material adverse effect on Waterfronts consolidated
financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Waterfront Property is located in Honolulu. The ability of the tenants to honor the terms
of their respective leases is dependent upon the economic, regulatory, and social factors affecting
the market in which the tenants operate.
Financial instruments that subject Waterfront to credit risk consist primarily of cash,
accounts receivable, deferred rents receivable, and interest rate contracts. Waterfront maintains
its cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash on deposit and enters into interest rate
contracts with high quality financial institutions. Accounts at each institution are insured by
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to the maximum amount; and, to date, Waterfront has
not experienced any losses on its invested cash. Restricted cash held by its lender is held in
accounts maintained at major financial institutions. Management performs ongoing credit
evaluations of its tenants for potential credit losses.
Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations
FIN 47
Waterfront follows FASB Interpretation No. 47,
Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement
Obligationsan interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143
(FIN 47). FIN 47 clarifies that the term
conditional asset retirement obligation as used in SFAS No. 143,
Accounting for Asset Retirement
Obligations
, represents a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity in which the
timing and/or method of settlement is conditional on a future event that may or may not be within a
companys control. Under this standard, a liability for a conditional asset retirement obligation
must be recorded if
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the fair value of the obligation can be reasonably estimated. FIN 47 was
effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. Based on the age of the construction,
the Waterfront Property may contain non-friable asbestos. If the Waterfront Property undergoes
major renovations or is demolished, certain environmental regulations are in place, which specify
the manner in which the asbestos, if present, must be handled and disposed. No major renovation or
demolition of the Waterfront Property is contemplated at the present time. As of September 30,
2007, the obligation to remove the asbestos from the Waterfront Property has indeterminable
settlement dates and, therefore, Management is unable to reasonably estimate the fair value of the
conditional asset retirement obligation.
Waterfront Plaza Ground Lease
The ground lease of the Waterfront Property contains a surrender clause that provides the
lessor with the right to require the lessee, at its own expense, to raze and remove all
improvements from the leased premises. The requirement to remove the improvements is contingent on
the lessors decision at the time the ground lease expires. At the current time, the highest and
best use for the land is for its current use as improved with commercial office buildings.
Accordingly, Management believes that it is improbable that the ground lessor will require the
removal of the existing improvements.
Purchase Commitments
Waterfront is required by certain leases and loan agreements to complete tenant and building
improvements. As of December 31, 2006, this amount was projected to be $817.
Restaurant Row Theatre Venture Lease Termination
On October 29, 2007, Waterfront, through the Waterfront TICs, entered into a Termination of
Lease Agreement with Restaurant Row Theatre Venture which leases 21,541 square feet at the
Waterfront Property. The Termination of Lease Agreement requires Waterfront to terminate the lease
within one year of the agreement date with 70 days advance written notice to the tenant. This
Termination of Lease Agreement is contingent upon consent by both the tenants and Waterfronts
lenders.
8.
Related Party Transactions
Waterfront paid amounts to affiliated entities for services provided relating to leasing,
property management, and property acquisition underwriting, and property financing. The fees paid
are summarized on the table below for the indicated periods:
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SEPTEMBER 30,
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2007
|
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2006
|
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2006
|
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2005
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
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Property Management Fees
|
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$
|
571
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$
|
526
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$
|
806
|
|
|
$
|
997
|
|
Leasing Commissions
|
|
|
124
|
|
|
|
160
|
|
|
|
160
|
|
|
|
109
|
|
Property Acquisition Fees
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property Financing Fees
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
39
|
|
|
|
39
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
703
|
|
|
$
|
737
|
|
|
$
|
1,019
|
|
|
$
|
1,113
|
|
|
198
Leasing commissions are capitalized as deferred leasing costs and included in intangible
assets, net in the consolidated balance sheets. These costs are amortized over the life of the
related lease.
Property management fees are calculated as 3% of the rental cash receipts collected by the
Waterfront Property, plus the payroll costs of on-site employees and are included in property
operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Property acquisition underwriting fees are capitalized and included as investment in real
estate in the consolidated balance sheets.
Property financing fees are capitalized and included as deferred financing costs in the
consolidated balance sheets. These costs are amortized over the term of the related loan.
Waterfront leases commercial office space to affiliated entities. The annual rents from these
leases totaled $52 and $63 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and the year ended December
31, 2006, respectively.
9.
Change in Reporting Entity
The consolidated financial statements for Waterfront were previously included as part of the
combined group described as the Shidler Predecessor. The combined financial statements for the
Shidler Predecessor were included in a revised preliminary proxy statement for Arizona Land Income
Corporation filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2007. The Shidler
Predecessor consisted of 11 entities owning eight properties and two 7.5% joint venture interests.
The financial statements for these entities were combined due to their common management,
consistent with Accounting Research Bulletin 51,
Consolidated Financial Statements.
In those
combined statements, City Square was determined to be the accounting acquirer as that entity was
receiving the largest equity share in the combined entity.
Subsequently, Management renegotiated the Master Agreement with AZL, which resulted in the
City Square members receiving a note receivable and less equity in the combined entity and U.S.
Bank Center being removed from the Transactions. Management then concluded that Waterfront, the
entity now receiving the largest equity share in the combined entity, should be designated as the
accounting acquirer in the Transactions. The financial statements of the accounting acquirer,
Waterfront, are now presented separately.
Further, Management concluded that the remaining entities, excluding U.S. Bank Center which
was removed from the contributed portfolio, should be treated as acquired entities by Waterfront.
These entities could be combined, due to their common management, to meet the SEC S-X Rule 3-05
requirements. Since we do not have comparable periods for all the entities, the entities have been
divided into two separate portfolios based on length of ownership and comparable audited Financial
Statements presented. Separate combined financial statements, Combined Entities I and Combined
Entities II, were prepared for the entities being acquired by Waterfront.
The table below reconciles the net loss for Waterfront, Combined Entities I, and Combined
Entities II to the total net loss previously reported for the Shidler Predecessor:
199
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Waterfront
|
|
$
|
(7,971
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,385
|
)
|
Combined Entities I
|
|
|
(10,682
|
)
|
|
|
(7,197
|
)
|
Combined Entities II
|
|
|
(4,010
|
)
|
|
|
(1,284
|
)
|
U.S. Bank Center
|
|
|
(244
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shidler Predecessor
|
|
$
|
(22,907
|
)
|
|
$
|
(10,866
|
)
|
|
200
Waterfront Partners, OP, LLC
Schedule III
Consolidated Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
December 31, 2006
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COSTS
|
|
GROSS AMOUNTS AT WHICH CARRIED
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INITIAL COSTS
|
|
CAPITALIZED
|
|
AT DECEMBER 31, 2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DEPRECIABLE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BLDG. and
|
|
SUBSEQUENT TO
|
|
|
|
|
|
BLDG. and
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACCUMULATED
|
|
DATE
|
|
DATE
|
|
LIFE
|
PROPERTY NAME
|
|
LOCATION
|
|
ENCUMBRANCES
|
|
LAND
|
|
IMP.
(A)
|
|
ACQUISITION
|
|
LAND
|
|
IMP.
(A)
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
DEPRECIATION
|
|
BUILT
(B)
|
|
ACQUIRED
|
|
(YEARS)
|
|
Waterfront Plaza
|
|
Hawaii
|
|
$
|
111,000
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
63,068
|
|
|
$
|
4,644
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
67,712
|
|
|
$
|
67,712
|
|
|
$
|
6,541
|
|
|
|
1987
|
|
|
|
2004
|
|
|
|
5-42
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
111,000
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
63,068
|
|
|
$
|
4,644
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
67,712
|
|
|
$
|
67,712
|
|
|
$
|
6,541
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
|
Includes building and improvements, land improvements, furniture,
fixtures and equipment.
|
|
(B)
|
|
Represents the year in which the property was first placed in
service.
|
201
Waterfront Partners, OP, LLC
Schedule III
Consolidated Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
For the Two Years Ended December 31, 2006
(in thousands)
The following is a reconciliation of real estate and accumulated depreciation:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Real Estate Properties:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, beginning of year
|
|
$
|
64,595
|
|
|
$
|
63,307
|
|
Improvement
|
|
|
3,117
|
|
|
|
1,288
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, end of year
|
|
$
|
67,712
|
|
|
$
|
64,595
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated depreciation:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, beginning of year
|
|
$
|
3,921
|
|
|
$
|
1,221
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
2,620
|
|
|
|
2,700
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, end of year
|
|
$
|
6,541
|
|
|
$
|
3,921
|
|
|
202
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Principals of the companies in Combined Entities I
Honolulu, Hawaii
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of the entities referred to herein as
Combined Entities I (see Note 1), as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related combined
statements of operations, changes in owners combined deficit and cash flows for the years then
ended. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule III combined real estate and
accumulated depreciation. These financial statements and the financial statement schedule are the
responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and schedule are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements and schedule. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Combined Entities I as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement
schedule, when considered in relation to the basic combined financial statements taken as a whole,
present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
/s/ McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Pasadena, California
November 16, 2007
203
Combined Entities I
Combined Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 30,
|
|
DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investments in real estate
|
|
$
|
100,533
|
|
|
$
|
101,182
|
|
|
$
|
100,648
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
5,437
|
|
|
|
5,557
|
|
|
|
1,141
|
|
Restricted cash
|
|
|
1,747
|
|
|
|
3,610
|
|
|
|
3,130
|
|
Accounts receivable, net
|
|
|
2,110
|
|
|
|
2,487
|
|
|
|
2,231
|
|
Deferred financing costs
|
|
|
1,512
|
|
|
|
1,666
|
|
|
|
796
|
|
Intangible assets, net
|
|
|
5,456
|
|
|
|
6,353
|
|
|
|
7,558
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
1,207
|
|
|
|
485
|
|
|
|
163
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
$
|
118,002
|
|
|
$
|
121,340
|
|
|
$
|
115,667
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage notes payable
|
|
$
|
170,949
|
|
|
$
|
171,162
|
|
|
$
|
96,663
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
|
|
2,038
|
|
|
|
2,865
|
|
|
|
1,927
|
|
Security deposits
|
|
|
1,098
|
|
|
|
1,074
|
|
|
|
933
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
48,707
|
|
|
|
43,941
|
|
|
|
48,522
|
|
Below market lease value
|
|
|
1,883
|
|
|
|
2,077
|
|
|
|
2,352
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities
|
|
$
|
224,675
|
|
|
$
|
221,119
|
|
|
$
|
150,397
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners Combined Deficit
|
|
|
(106,673
|
)
|
|
|
(99,779
|
)
|
|
|
(34,730
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Owners Combined Deficit
|
|
$
|
118,002
|
|
|
$
|
121,340
|
|
|
$
|
115,667
|
|
|
See notes to combined financial statements
204
Combined Entities I
Combined Statements of Operations
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NINE MONTHS ENDED
|
|
YEARS ENDED
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 30,
|
|
DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental
|
|
$
|
8,688
|
|
|
$
|
7,960
|
|
|
$
|
10,788
|
|
|
$
|
9,588
|
|
Parking
|
|
|
2,737
|
|
|
|
2,432
|
|
|
|
3,269
|
|
|
|
3,011
|
|
Expense reimbursements
|
|
|
7,050
|
|
|
|
6,446
|
|
|
|
9,207
|
|
|
|
7,923
|
|
Other operating income
|
|
|
112
|
|
|
|
245
|
|
|
|
256
|
|
|
|
105
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
$
|
18,587
|
|
|
$
|
17,083
|
|
|
$
|
23,520
|
|
|
$
|
20,627
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property operating
|
|
$
|
9,839
|
|
|
$
|
9,198
|
|
|
$
|
12,446
|
|
|
$
|
11,601
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
11,430
|
|
|
|
9,621
|
|
|
|
15,749
|
|
|
|
10,388
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
4,464
|
|
|
|
4,472
|
|
|
|
5,986
|
|
|
|
5,878
|
|
General and administrative
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
66
|
|
|
|
93
|
|
|
|
53
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenses
|
|
$
|
25,749
|
|
|
$
|
23,357
|
|
|
$
|
34,274
|
|
|
$
|
27,920
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss) before interest and dividend income
|
|
$
|
(7,162
|
)
|
|
$
|
(6,274
|
)
|
|
$
|
(10,754
|
)
|
|
$
|
(7,293
|
)
|
Interest and dividend income
|
|
|
66
|
|
|
|
55
|
|
|
|
72
|
|
|
|
96
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss)
|
|
$
|
(7,096
|
)
|
|
$
|
(6,219
|
)
|
|
$
|
(10,682
|
)
|
|
$
|
(7,197
|
)
|
|
See notes to combined financial statements
205
Combined Entities I
Statements of Changes in Owners Combined Deficit
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OWNERS
|
|
|
COMBINED
|
|
|
DEFICIT
|
|
Owners combined deficit, December 31, 2004
|
|
$
|
(27,159
|
)
|
Contributions
|
|
|
1,314
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
(1,688
|
)
|
Net Income (Loss)
|
|
|
(7,197
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners combined deficit, December 31, 2005
|
|
|
(34,730
|
)
|
Contributions
|
|
|
2,200
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
(56,567
|
)
|
Net Income (Loss)
|
|
|
(10,682
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners combined deficit, December 31, 2006
|
|
|
(99,779
|
)
|
Contributions (unaudited)
|
|
|
202
|
|
Net Income (Loss) (unaudited)
|
|
|
(7,096
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners combined deficit, September 30, 2007 (unaudited)
|
|
$
|
(106,673
|
)
|
|
See notes to combined financial statements
206
Combined Entities I
Combined Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NINE MONTHS ENDED
|
|
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 30,
|
|
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(7,096
|
)
|
|
$
|
(6,219
|
)
|
|
$
|
(10,682
|
)
|
|
$
|
(7,197
|
)
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used by operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
3,244
|
|
|
|
3,122
|
|
|
|
4,221
|
|
|
|
4,015
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
1,220
|
|
|
|
1,350
|
|
|
|
1,765
|
|
|
|
1,863
|
|
Below market lease amortization
|
|
|
(193
|
)
|
|
|
(202
|
)
|
|
|
(275
|
)
|
|
|
(237
|
)
|
Retirement of tenant improvements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
98
|
|
|
|
114
|
|
|
|
|
|
Retirement of leasing commissions
|
|
|
21
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
377
|
|
|
|
553
|
|
|
|
(255
|
)
|
|
|
(844
|
)
|
Other assets
|
|
|
(723
|
)
|
|
|
(505
|
)
|
|
|
(321
|
)
|
|
|
26
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
|
|
(827
|
)
|
|
|
143
|
|
|
|
938
|
|
|
|
683
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
204
|
|
|
|
75
|
|
|
|
87
|
|
|
|
31
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used by operating activities
|
|
$
|
(3,773
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,585
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,408
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,660
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition and improvement of real estate
|
|
$
|
(2,594
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,485
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,870
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,233
|
)
|
Leasing commissions paid
|
|
|
(186
|
)
|
|
|
(164
|
)
|
|
|
(305
|
)
|
|
|
(421
|
)
|
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash
|
|
|
1,863
|
|
|
|
135
|
|
|
|
(480
|
)
|
|
|
(1,293
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used by investing activities
|
|
$
|
(917
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,514
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,655
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,947
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from mortgage notes payable
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
60,000
|
|
|
$
|
155,000
|
|
|
$
|
12,250
|
|
Repayment of mortgage notes payable
|
|
|
(214
|
)
|
|
|
(28,961
|
)
|
|
|
(80,501
|
)
|
|
|
(8,906
|
)
|
Deferred costs
|
|
|
(4
|
)
|
|
|
(673
|
)
|
|
|
(1,126
|
)
|
|
|
(252
|
)
|
Repayment of capital lease
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,000
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Related party loans
|
|
|
4,586
|
|
|
|
3,885
|
|
|
|
5,473
|
|
|
|
4,459
|
|
Equity contributions
|
|
|
202
|
|
|
|
2,200
|
|
|
|
2,200
|
|
|
|
1,314
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(29,126
|
)
|
|
|
(56,567
|
)
|
|
|
(1,688
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
$
|
4,570
|
|
|
$
|
7,325
|
|
|
$
|
14,479
|
|
|
$
|
7,177
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
(120
|
)
|
|
$
|
2,226
|
|
|
$
|
4,416
|
|
|
$
|
(430
|
)
|
Balance at beginning of period
|
|
|
5,557
|
|
|
|
1,141
|
|
|
|
1,141
|
|
|
|
1,571
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period
|
|
$
|
5,437
|
|
|
$
|
3,367
|
|
|
$
|
5,557
|
|
|
$
|
1,141
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental cash flow information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
$
|
7,920
|
|
|
$
|
5,005
|
|
|
$
|
9,947
|
|
|
$
|
6,181
|
|
|
See notes to combined financial statements
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Combined Entities I
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
Nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)
Years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 (audited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
1.
Organization and Ownership
Combined Entities I is not a legal entity. It is the name used for an aggregation for
accounting purposes of the combined ownership and operation of four office properties acquired
before 2005, which are known as Davies Pacific Center, Pan Am Building, City Center, and PBN
Building, all of which are located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Jay Shidler owns approximately 40% of
Combined Entities I. Principals of affiliated entities operating under the business name The
Shidler Group and the executive employees of their affiliates will be collectively referred to as
Management throughout these Notes.
Pursuant to a Master Agreement, Arizona Land Income Corporation (AZL) will be reincorporated
in Maryland, will be renamed Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. (POPT), and will form, and be
the sole general partner of, Pacific Office Properties, L.P. (the Operating Partnership). As
part of the Transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement, ownership interests in up to nine
office properties (Contributed Properties), including the ownership interests in the four
properties aggregated as Combined Entities I, will be contributed to the Operating Partnership.
The table below reflects the dates that the ownership interest in the Combined Entities I
properties were acquired:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DATE
|
|
%
|
PROPERTY
|
|
MARKET
|
|
ACQUIRED
|
|
OWNERSHIP
|
|
City Center
|
|
Honolulu
|
|
December 1985
|
|
100%
|
Pacific Business News Building
|
|
Honolulu
|
|
February 1996
(1)
|
|
100%
|
Davies Pacific Center
|
|
Honolulu
|
|
December 2003
|
|
100%
|
Pan Am Building
|
|
Honolulu
|
|
December 2003
|
|
100%
|
(1) 50.0% interest acquired in February 1996, 16.66% interest in January 2001, and remaining 33.34% interest acquired in October 2004.
|
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) and represent the assets and
liabilities and operating results of Combined Entities I on a historical cost basis. All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in combination.
Principles of Combination
Combined Entities I represents a combination of certain entities holding interests in real
estate that are commonly owned and managed. Due to their common management, and consistent with
Accounting Research Bulletin 51,
Consolidated Financial Statements
, these financial statements
present the separate entities which own the properties on a combined basis.
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Unaudited Interim Financial Information
The interim financial information of Combined Entities I for the nine months ended September
30, 2007 and 2006, and as of September 30, 2007, is unaudited. The unaudited interim financial
information has been prepared on the same basis as the annual financial statements and, in the
opinion of Management, reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments
necessary to present fairly the results of operations and cash flows of Combined Entities I for the
nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, and the financial position of Combined Entities I as
of September 30, 2007. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 are
not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the
full fiscal year of 2007 or 2006, or any other future period.
Use of Estimates in Combined Financial Statements
The preparation of combined financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires Management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the combined financial statements
and accompanying notes. Significant estimates and assumptions are used by Management in
determining the useful lives of real estate properties and the initial valuations and underlying
allocations of purchase price in connection with real estate property acquisitions. Actual results
may differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue and gain is recognized in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 of the
Securities and Exchange Commission,
Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements
(SAB 104), as
amended. SAB 104 requires that four basic criteria be met before revenue can be recognized:
persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; the delivery has occurred or services rendered; the
fee is fixed and determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured.
All tenant leases are classified as operating leases. For all leases with scheduled rent
increases or other adjustments, rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms
of the leases. Straight line rent receivable represents rental revenue recognized on a
straight-line basis in excess of billed rents and this amount is included in Accounts receivable,
net on the combined balance sheets. Where Management has determined that collectability is
reasonably assured, reimbursements from tenants for real estate taxes and other recoverable
operating expenses are recognized as revenues in the period the applicable costs are incurred.
Rental revenue from parking operations and month-to-month leases or leases with no scheduled
rent increases or other adjustments is recognized on a monthly basis when earned.
Lease termination fees, which are included in other operating income in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations, are recognized when the related leases are canceled and
Combined Entities I has no continuing obligation to provide services to such former tenants.
Other operating income on Combined Entities I statements of operations generally includes
income incidental to the operations of Combined Entities I and is recognized when earned.
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Income Taxes
The entities combined into Combined Entities I are limited liability companies. Under
applicable federal and state income tax rules, the allocated share of net income or loss from the
entities is reportable on the income tax returns of the respective partners and members.
Accordingly, no income tax provision is included in the accompanying combined financial statements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Management considers all short-term cash investments with maturities of three months or less
when purchased to be cash equivalents. Restricted cash and short-term investments are excluded
from cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of preparing the combined statements of cash flows.
Combined Entities I maintains cash balances in various banks. At times, the amounts of cash
held in financial institutions may exceed the maximum amount insured by the FDIC. Management does
not believe it is exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash includes escrow accounts held by lenders.
Real Estate Properties
Depreciation
Land, buildings and improvements, and furniture, fixtures and equipment are recorded at cost.
Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method for financial reporting
purposes. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over their estimated useful lives which range
from 18 to 46 years. Tenant improvement costs recorded as capital assets are depreciated over the
shorter of (i) the tenants remaining lease term or (ii) the life of the improvement. Furniture,
fixtures and equipment are depreciated over three to seven years.
Acquisitions
Under SFAS No. 141,
Business Combinations,
acquisitions are accounted for utilizing the
purchase method and, accordingly, the results of operations of acquired properties are included in
our results of operations from the respective dates of acquisition.
Estimates of future cash flows and other valuation techniques are used to allocate the
acquisition cost of acquired properties among land, buildings and improvements, and identifiable
intangible assets and liabilities such as amounts related to in-place at-market leases, acquired
above- and below-market leases, and acquired above- and below-market ground leases. Initial
valuations are subject to change until such information is finalized, but no later than 12 months
from the acquisition date.
The fair values of real estate assets acquired are determined on an as-if-vacant basis. The
as-if-vacant fair value is allocated to land, and where applicable, buildings, tenant
improvements and equipment based on comparable sales and other relevant information obtained in
connection with the acquisition of the property.
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Fair value is assigned to above-market and below-market leases based on the difference between
(a) the contractual amounts to be paid by the tenant based on the existing lease and (b)
Managements estimate of current market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, over the
remaining terms of the in-place leases. Capitalized above-market lease amounts are reflected in
Intangible assets from real estate acquisitions, net in the combined balance sheets and amortized
as a decrease to rental revenue over the remaining terms of the respective leases. Capitalized
below-market lease amounts are reflected as Below market lease value liabilities in the combined
balance sheets and are amortized as an increase in rental revenue over the remaining terms of the
respective leases. If a tenant vacates its space prior to the contractual termination of the lease
and no rental payments are being made on the lease, any unamortized balance, net of the security
deposit, of the related intangible is written off.
The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets consists of acquired in-place leases.
The fair value allocated to acquired in-place leases consists of a variety of components including,
but not necessarily limited to: (a) the value associated with avoiding the cost of originating the
acquired in-place lease (i.e. the market cost to execute a lease, including leasing commissions and
legal fees, if any); (b) the value associated with lost revenue related to tenant reimbursable
operating costs estimated to be incurred during the assumed lease-up period (i.e. real estate
taxes, insurance and other operating expenses); (c) the value associated with lost rental revenue
from existing leases during the assumed lease-up period; and (d) the value associated with any
other inducements to secure a tenant lease. The value assigned to acquired in-place leases is
amortized over the lives of the related leases.
Impairment
As required by SFAS No. 144,
Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
(SFAS No. 144), Management assesses the potential for impairment of its long-lived assets,
including real estate properties, whenever events occur or a change in circumstances indicate that
the recorded value might not be fully recoverable. Management determines whether impairment in
value has occurred by comparing the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected from the use
and eventual disposition of the asset to its carrying value. If the undiscounted cash flows do not
exceed the carrying value, the real estate carrying value is reduced to fair value and impairment
loss is recognized. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or
fair value, less costs to sell. Based upon such periodic assessments, no indications of impairment
were identified for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 or the nine months ended September
30, 2007.
Repairs, Maintenance and Major Improvements
The costs of ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to operations when incurred. Major
improvements that extend the life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated over the remaining
useful life of the asset. Various lenders have required Combined Entities I to maintain
reserve accounts for the funding of future repairs and capital expenditures, and the balances
of these accounts are classified as restricted cash on the balance sheet of Combined Entities I.
Tenant Receivables
Tenant receivables are recorded and carried at the amount billable per the applicable lease
agreement, less any allowance for uncollectible accounts. An allowance for uncollectible accounts
is made when collection of the full amounts is no longer considered probable. There are allowances
for uncollectible accounts for each period presented which are not significant. Tenant receivables
are included in Accounts receivable, net on the accompanying combined balance sheets.
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Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred financing costs include fees and costs incurred in conjunction with long-term
financings and are amortized over the terms of the related debt using a method that approximates
the interest method. Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization, were $1,512,
$1,666, and $796 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Upon
repayment of the underlying debt agreement, any amortized costs are written off in the period of
repayment. For the year ended December 31, 2006, Combined Entities I expensed $433 of deferred
finance costs related to early retirement of debt obligations. The expense is included in
Interest in the 2006 statement of operations.
Guarantees
Combined Entities I records a liability using expected present value measurement techniques
for guarantees entered into or modified subsequent to December 31, 2002 in accordance with FASB
Interpretation No. 45,
Guarantors Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including
Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others
(FIN 45). The note payable secured by the City
Center property has been guaranteed by several related parties of The Shidler Group. Combined
Entities I had no other direct or indirect guarantees of indebtedness as of December 31, 2006,
other than customary non-recourse carve-out obligations common in commercial non-recourse financing
transactions.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Combined Entities I follows SFAS No. 107,
Disclosures about the Fair Value of Financial
Instruments
which requires the disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments for which it
is practicable to estimate the value. Combined Entities I does not hold or issue financial
instruments for trading purposes. Management considers the carrying amount of cash and cash
equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses to
approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. Combined Entities I has
estimated the fair value of its mortgage notes payable utilizing present value techniques. At
December 31, 2006, the carrying amount and estimated fair value of the mortgage notes payable were
$171,162 and $174,446, respectively.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
FIN 48
In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes
(FIN 48). This interpretation, among other things, creates a two-step approach for evaluating
uncertain tax positions. Recognition (step one) occurs when an enterprise concludes that a tax
position, based solely on its technical merits, is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon
examination. Measurement (step two) determines the amount of benefit that more-likely-than-not will
be realized upon settlement. Derecognition of a tax position that was previously recognized would
occur when a company subsequently determines that a tax position no longer meets the
more-likely-than-not threshold of being sustained. FIN 48 specifically prohibits the use of a
valuation allowance as a substitute for derecognition of tax positions, and it has expanded
disclosure requirements. The effective date of FIN 48
for all non-public entities has been deferred to periods beginning
after December 15, 2008. Since Combined Entities I entities are not subject to corporate
taxation, Management does not believe the adoption of this standard will have any material impact
on the combined financial statements of Combined Entities I.
212
3.
Minimum Future Rental Revenues
Combined Entities I leases space to tenants primarily under non-cancelable, fixed-term
operating leases, which generally contain provisions for a base rent plus reimbursement for all
taxes (including property tax), insurance, maintenance and other operating costs associated with
the leased property.
Expected future minimum lease payments by tenants under non-cancelable operating leases as of
December 31, 2006 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AS OF
|
For the year ending:
|
|
DECEMBER 31, 2006
|
|
2007
|
|
$
|
9,879
|
|
2008
|
|
|
8,642
|
|
2009
|
|
|
7,092
|
|
2010
|
|
|
5,087
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2,649
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
3,210
|
|
Tenant Concentrations
For the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the nine month periods ended September 30,
2007 and 2006 (unaudited), no single tenant exceeded 10% of Combined Entities I total rental
revenue.
4.
Investments in Real Estate and Acquisitions
Investments in Real Estate
Combined Entities I had the following investments in real estate at December 31, 2006 and
2005, and September 30, 2007 (unaudited):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 30,
|
|
DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Land and Land Improvements
|
|
$
|
26,456
|
|
|
$
|
26,456
|
|
|
$
|
26,426
|
|
Building and Building Improvements
|
|
|
81,003
|
|
|
|
79,978
|
|
|
|
77,582
|
|
Tenant Improvements
|
|
|
13,927
|
|
|
|
12,601
|
|
|
|
11,771
|
|
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
|
|
|
2,638
|
|
|
|
2,425
|
|
|
|
1,699
|
|
|
Investments in Real Estate
|
|
|
124,024
|
|
|
|
121,460
|
|
|
|
117,478
|
|
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
|
|
|
(23,491
|
)
|
|
|
(20,278
|
)
|
|
|
(16,830
|
)
|
|
Net Investments in Real Estate
|
|
$
|
100,533
|
|
|
$
|
101,182
|
|
|
$
|
100,648
|
|
|
Acquisition of Real Estate
During the period beginning January 1, 2005 and ending September 30, 2007, Combined Entities I
did not acquire any new properties.
213
Amortization of the acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets and liabilities for the
years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
YEARS ENDED
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 30,
|
|
DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of lease in place value
|
|
$
|
631
|
|
|
$
|
631
|
|
|
$
|
842
|
|
|
$
|
842
|
|
(included in depreciation and amortization expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of leasing commissions
|
|
$
|
117
|
|
|
$
|
184
|
|
|
$
|
234
|
|
|
$
|
303
|
|
(included in depreciation and amortization expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of legal & marketing costs
|
|
$
|
58
|
|
|
$
|
107
|
|
|
$
|
136
|
|
|
$
|
210
|
|
(included in depreciation and amortization expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of below market tenant lease value
|
|
$
|
(193
|
)
|
|
$
|
(202
|
)
|
|
$
|
(275
|
)
|
|
$
|
(237
|
)
|
(included as an increase to rental revenue)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of September 30, 2007, Combined Entities I weighted average amortization period on
intangible assets was 6.06 years, and the weighted average amortization period on intangible
liabilities was 3.70 years.
As of December 31, 2006, scheduled amortization of existing intangible assets, excluding
leasing commissions and parking license agreement of $2,808, and liabilities from real estate
acquisitions was as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INTANGIBLE
|
|
INTANGIBLE
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
LIABILITIES
|
|
2007
|
|
$
|
1,061
|
|
|
$
|
248
|
|
2008
|
|
|
890
|
|
|
|
229
|
|
2009
|
|
|
611
|
|
|
|
151
|
|
2010
|
|
|
412
|
|
|
|
138
|
|
2011
|
|
|
215
|
|
|
|
105
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
356
|
|
|
|
1,206
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
3,545
|
|
|
$
|
2,077
|
|
|
5.
Mortgage Notes Payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OUTSTANDING AS OF
|
|
INTEREST RATE AT
|
|
MATURITY
|
|
|
PROPERTY
|
|
SEPT 30, 2007
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|
DEC. 31, 2006
|
|
DEC. 31, 2005
|
|
SEPT. 30, 2007
|
|
DATE
|
|
AMORTIZATION
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
City Center
|
|
$
|
3,983
|
|
|
$
|
4,103
|
|
|
$
|
4,249
|
|
|
|
7.5000
|
%
|
|
|
08/15/08
|
|
|
183 months
|
Davies Pacific Center
(1)
|
|
|
95,000
|
|
|
|
95,000
|
|
|
|
51,624
|
|
|
|
5.8600
|
%
|
|
|
11/11/16
|
|
|
Interest Only
|
Pacific Business News Building
|
|
|
11,966
|
|
|
|
12,059
|
|
|
|
12,169
|
|
|
|
6.9800
|
%
|
|
|
04/06/10
|
|
|
360 months
|
Pan Am Building
(2)
|
|
|
60,000
|
|
|
|
60,000
|
|
|
|
28,621
|
|
|
|
6.1700
|
%
|
|
|
08/11/16
|
|
|
Interest Only
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
170,949
|
|
|
$
|
171,162
|
|
|
$
|
96,663
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Secured note payable was refinanced in October 2006, stated interest rate, maturity date, and
amortization shown here are for the new loan.
|
|
(2)
|
|
Secured note payable was refinanced in July 2006, stated interest rate, maturity date, and
amortization shown here are for the new loan.
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The lenders recourse for notes payable, with the exception of City Center (see Note 2,
Guarantees,
regarding the guaranty for this loan), is the secured property and, in some instances,
cash reserve accounts. The scheduled maturities of mortgages and notes payable as of September 30,
2007 and December 31, 2006 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AS OF
|
|
AS OF
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
|
|
DECEMBER 31, 2006
|
|
2007
|
|
$
|
74
|
|
|
$
|
4,230
|
|
2008
|
|
|
4,075
|
|
|
|
133
|
|
2009
|
|
|
146
|
|
|
|
146
|
|
2010
|
|
|
11,654
|
|
|
|
11,653
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
155,000
|
|
|
|
155,000
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
170,949
|
|
|
$
|
171,162
|
|
|
6.
Commitments and Contingencies
Minimum Future Ground Rents
Combined Entities I has a ground lease agreement for the City Center property. The following
table indicates the future minimum ground lease payments as of December 31, 2006:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CITY
|
|
|
CENTER
|
|
For the year ending:
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
$
|
272
|
|
2008
|
|
|
282
|
|
2009
|
|
|
292
|
|
2010
|
|
|
302
|
|
2011
|
|
|
312
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
8,419
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
9,879
|
|
|
The City Center ground lease expires May 31, 2035. The annual rent is a combination of a base
rent amount plus 3% of base rental income. On June 1, 2016 and 2026, the annual rental obligation
will reset to an amount equal to 6% of the fair market value of the land. However, the ground rent
cannot be less than the rent for the prior period. For the period prior to June 1, 2016, we have
only included the base rent component in the minimum future payments. For the period after June 1,
2016, Management estimated the annual minimum future rental payments to be an amount equal to the
rent paid for the immediately preceding 12-month period.
Davies Pacific Center Ground Lease
Combined Entities I acquired the Davies Pacific Center as a fee simple property on December
19, 2003. Concurrent with the purchase, Combined Entities I entered into a sale leaseback
arrangement where it sold the land to an unrelated party for $10,000 and entered into a ground
lease to December 31, 2063. Combined Entities I had an option to acquire the leased fee interest
from the ground lessor for
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$10,000. Concurrent with the closing of a new loan encumbering Davies
Pacific Center in October 2006, Combined Entities I exercised its option and acquired the leased
fee interest for $10,030, thus terminating the ground lease.
Contingencies
Combined Entities I is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the
ordinary course of business. These matters are generally covered by insurance, subject to
deductibles and other customary limitations on recoveries. Management believes that the ultimate
settlement of these actions will not have a material adverse effect on Combined Entities Is
financial position and results of operations or cash flows.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Combined Entities I operating properties are located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The ability of the
tenants to honor the terms of their respective leases is dependent upon the economic, regulatory,
and social factors affecting the markets in which the tenants operate.
Financial instruments that subject Combined Entities I to credit risk consist primarily of
cash, accounts receivable, deferred rents receivable, and interest rate contracts. Combined
Entities I maintains its cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash on deposit with high quality
financial institutions. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation up to the maximum amount; and, to date, Combined Entities I has not experienced any
losses on its invested cash. Restricted cash held by lenders is held by those lenders in accounts
maintained at major financial institutions. Management performs ongoing credit evaluations of its
tenants for potential credit losses.
Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations
FIN 47
Combined Entities I follows FASB Interpretation No. 47,
Accounting for Conditional Asset
Retirement Obligationsan interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143
(FIN 47). FIN 47 clarifies that
the term conditional asset retirement obligation as used in SFAS No. 143,
Accounting for Asset
Retirement Obligations
, represents a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity in
which the timing and/or method of settlement is conditional on a future event that may or may not
be within a companys control. Under this standard, a liability for a conditional asset retirement
obligation must be recorded if the fair value of the obligation can be reasonably estimated. FIN 47
was effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. Based on the age of the
construction, properties in Combined Entities I portfolio may contain non-friable asbestos. If
these properties undergo major renovations or are demolished, certain environmental regulations are
in place, which specify the manner in which the asbestos, if present, must be handled and disposed.
No major renovation or demolition of any of the Combined Entities I properties is contemplated at
the present time. As of September 30, 2007, the obligations to remove the asbestos from these
properties have indeterminable settlement dates and, therefore, Management is unable to reasonably
estimate the fair value of the conditional asset retirement obligation.
City Center Ground Lease
The ground lease of City Center contains a surrender clause that provides the lessor with the
right to require the lessee, at its own expense, to raze and remove all improvements from the
leased
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premises if the lessee has not complied with certain other provisions of the ground lease.
These
provisions require the lessee to: (1) only make significant improvements or alterations to
the building under the supervision of a licensed architect and/or structural engineer with lessors
written approval, (2) comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and (3) comply with
all federal, state, and local laws regarding the handling and use of hazardous materials. The
requirement to remove the improvements is contingent first on the lessees failure to comply with
the terms of the lease and second upon the cost of compliance with the lease exceeding the
estimated value of the improvements.
The existence of an obligation in this situation is within the control of the City Center
ownership entity. The property has been determined to be in substantial compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all work is supervised by licensed professionals, and
Management is not aware of any violations of laws regarding the handling or use of hazardous
materials. If the City Center fails to satisfy any of these requirements in the future, the
obligation is still subject to the lessors decision to require the improvements to be removed.
Management believes that it is improbable that there will ever be an obligation to retire the City
Center improvements pursuant to this provision.
Purchase Commitments
Combined Entities I is required by certain leases and loan agreements to complete tenant and
building improvements. As of December 31, 2006, this amount is projected to be $2,176.
7.
Related Party Transactions
Combined Entities I paid amounts to affiliated entities for services provided relating to
leasing, property management, and property acquisition underwriting, and property financing. The
fees paid are summarized in the table below for the indicated periods:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 30,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property Management Fees
|
|
$
|
1,045
|
|
|
$
|
800
|
|
|
$
|
1,223
|
|
|
$
|
1,224
|
|
Leasing Commissions
|
|
|
74
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
172
|
|
Property Acquisition Fees
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property Financing Fees
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
29
|
|
|
|
34
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
1,142
|
|
|
$
|
947
|
|
|
$
|
1,384
|
|
|
$
|
1,401
|
|
|
Leasing commissions are capitalized as deferred leasing costs and included in intangible
assets, net in the combined balance sheets. These costs are amortized over the life of the related
lease.
Property management fees are calculated as a percentage of the rental cash receipts collected
by the properties (ranging from 2.0% to 4.0%), plus the payroll costs of on-site employees and are
included in property operating expenses in the combined statements of operations.
Property acquisition underwriting fees are capitalized and included as investment in real
estate in the combined balance sheets.
Property financing fees are capitalized and included as deferred financing costs in the
combined balance sheets. These costs are amortized over the term of the related loan.
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Combined Entities I leases commercial office space to affiliated entities. The annual rents
from these leases totaled $343 and $249 for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005,
respectively.
Two related parties of The Shidler Group loaned funds to the entity that owns the City Center
property. As of September 30, 2007, the outstanding principal was $19,972 and accrued interest was
$28,071. This loan is not secured by the property and is included in Other liabilities on the
combined balance sheets. This obligation is not being transferred to the Operating Partnership as
part of the Transactions.
Receivables of $470 owed by related parties to Combined Entities I as of December 31, 2005
were fully paid during 2006.
8.
Entities Holding Ownership Interests in Property
Combined Entities I will be contributing all its ownership interests in four office properties
to the Operating Partnership. Combined Entities I ownership interests come from its membership
interests in the entities listed in the following table for each of the Contributed Properties.
Each of the entities listed in the following table are the direct or indirect owners of the fee
simple or leasehold interests in the Contributed Properties.
|
|
|
PROPERT
Y
|
LEGAL ENTITY
|
|
Davies Pacific Center
|
|
DPC Mezzanine, LLC
|
|
|
|
Pan Am Building
|
|
Pan Am Mezzanine I, LLC
|
|
|
Pan Am Mezzanine II, LLC
|
|
|
Pan Am Mezzanine III, LLC
|
|
|
Pan Am Mezzanine IV, LLC
|
|
|
|
PBN Building
|
|
PBN Office, LLC
|
|
|
|
City Center
|
|
City Center, LLC
|
|
9.
Change in Reporting Entity
The financial statements for Combined Entities I were previously included as part of the
combined group described as the Shidler Predecessor. The combined financial statements for the
Shidler Predecessor were included in a revised preliminary proxy statement for Arizona Land Income
Corporation filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) on April 30, 2007. The Shidler
Predecessor consisted of 11 entities owning eight properties and two 7.5% joint venture interests.
The financial statements for these entities were combined due to their common management,
consistent with Accounting Research Bulletin 51,
Consolidated Financial Statements.
In those
combined statements, City Square was determined to be the accounting acquirer as that entity was
receiving the largest equity share in the combined entity.
Subsequently, Management renegotiated the Master Agreement with AZL, which resulted in the
City Square members receiving a note receivable and less equity in the combined entity and U.S.
Bank
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Center being removed from the Transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement. Management
then concluded that Waterfront, the entity now receiving the largest equity share in the combined
entity, should be designated as the accounting acquirer in the Transactions contemplated by the
Master Agreement. The financial statements of the accounting acquirer, Waterfront, are now
presented separately.
Further, management concluded that the remaining entities, excluding U.S. Bank Center which
was removed from the contributed portfolio, should be treated as acquired entities by Waterfront.
These entities could be combined, due to their common management, to meet the SEC S-X Rule 3-05
requirements. Since we do not have comparable periods for all the entities, the entities have been
divided into two separate portfolios based on length of ownership and comparable audited financial
statements presented. Separate combined financial statements, Combined Entities I and Combined
Entities II, were prepared for the entities being acquired by Waterfront.
The table below reconciles the net loss for Waterfront, Combined Entities I, and Combined
Entities II to the total net loss previously reported for the Shidler Predecessor:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Waterfront
|
|
$
|
(7,971
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,385
|
)
|
Combined Entities I
|
|
|
(10,682
|
)
|
|
|
(7,197
|
)
|
Combined Entities II
|
|
|
(4,010
|
)
|
|
|
(1,284
|
)
|
U.S. Bank Center
|
|
|
(244
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shidler Predecessor
|
|
$
|
(22,907
|
)
|
|
$
|
(10,866
|
)
|
|
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Combined Entities I
Schedule III
Combined Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
December 31, 2006
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COSTS
|
|
GROSS AMOUNTS AT WHICH CARRIED
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INITIAL COSTS
|
|
CAPITALIZED
|
|
AT DECEMBER 31, 2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DEPRECIABLE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BLDG. and
|
|
SUBSEQUENT TO
|
|
|
|
|
|
BLDG. and
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACCUMULATED
|
|
DATE
|
|
DATE
|
|
LIFE
|
PROPERTY NAME
|
|
LOCATION
|
|
ENCUMBRANCES
|
|
LAND
|
|
IMP.
(A)
|
|
ACQUISITION
|
|
LAND
|
|
IMP.
(A)
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
DEPRECIATION
|
|
BUILT
(B)
|
|
ACQUIRED
|
|
(YEARS)
|
|
City Center
|
|
Hawaii
|
|
$
|
4,103
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
7,284
|
|
|
$
|
8,979
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
16,263
|
|
|
$
|
16,263
|
|
|
$
|
8,108
|
|
|
|
1964
|
|
|
|
1985
|
|
|
|
5-39
|
|
Pacific Business News Building
|
|
Hawaii
|
|
|
12,059
|
|
|
|
4,044
|
|
|
|
3,752
|
|
|
|
4,255
|
|
|
|
4,069
|
|
|
|
7,982
|
|
|
|
12,051
|
|
|
|
2,386
|
|
|
|
1964
|
|
|
|
1996
|
(C)
|
|
|
5-39
|
|
Davies Pacific Center
|
|
Hawaii
|
|
|
95,000
|
|
|
|
15,125
|
|
|
|
40,812
|
|
|
|
4,661
|
|
|
|
15,155
|
|
|
|
45,443
|
|
|
|
60,598
|
|
|
|
6,526
|
|
|
|
1972
|
|
|
|
2003
|
|
|
|
3-34
|
|
Pan Am Building
|
|
Hawaii
|
|
|
60,000
|
|
|
|
6,706
|
|
|
|
23,154
|
|
|
|
2,688
|
|
|
|
6,706
|
|
|
|
25,842
|
|
|
|
32,548
|
|
|
|
3,258
|
|
|
|
1969
|
|
|
|
2003
|
|
|
|
4-46
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
171,162
|
|
|
$
|
25,875
|
|
|
$
|
75,002
|
|
|
$
|
20,583
|
|
|
$
|
25,930
|
|
|
$
|
95,530
|
|
|
$
|
121,460
|
|
|
$
|
20,278
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(A)
|
|
Includes building and improvements, land improvements, furniture, fixtures and equipment.
|
|
(B)
|
|
Represents the year in which the property was first placed in service.
|
|
(C)
|
|
50% interest acquired in February 1996, 16.66% interest in January 2001, and remaining 33.34%
interest acquired in October 2004.
|
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Combined Entities I
Schedule III
Combined Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
For the Years Ended December 31, 2006 and 2005
(in thousands)
The following is a reconciliation of real estate and accumulated depreciation:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Real Estate Properties:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, beginning of year
|
|
$
|
117,478
|
|
|
$
|
113,245
|
|
Acquisition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Improvement
|
|
|
4,870
|
|
|
|
4,233
|
|
Disposition of property
|
|
|
(888
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, end of year
|
|
$
|
121,460
|
|
|
$
|
117,478
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated depreciation:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, beginning of year
|
|
$
|
16,830
|
|
|
$
|
12,815
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
4,221
|
|
|
|
4,015
|
|
Disposition of property
|
|
|
(773
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, end of year
|
|
$
|
20,278
|
|
|
$
|
16,830
|
|
|
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Principals of the companies in Combined Entities II
Honolulu, Hawaii
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of the entities referred to herein as
Combined Entities II (see Note 1), as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, and the related
combined statements of operations, changes in owners combined deficit and cash flows for the nine
months ended September 30, 2007 and the year ended December 31, 2006. Our audits also included the
financial statement schedule III combined real estate and accumulated depreciation. These
financial statements and the financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Companys
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule
based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and schedule are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements and schedule. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Combined Entities II as of September 30, 2007 and December 31,
2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the nine months ended September
30, 2007 and the year ended December 31, 2006, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when
considered in relation to the basic combined financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly,
in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
/s/ McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Pasadena, California
November 16, 2007
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Combined Entities II
Combined Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 30,
|
|
DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investments in real estate
|
|
$
|
92,153
|
|
|
$
|
92,972
|
|
Investment in joint ventures
|
|
|
263
|
|
|
|
277
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
2,835
|
|
|
|
1,556
|
|
Restricted cash
|
|
|
2,085
|
|
|
|
3,341
|
|
Accounts receivable, net
|
|
|
2,686
|
|
|
|
2,658
|
|
Deferred financing costs
|
|
|
1,419
|
|
|
|
1,655
|
|
Intangible assets, net
|
|
|
10,843
|
|
|
|
10,975
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
382
|
|
|
|
133
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
$
|
112,666
|
|
|
$
|
113,567
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage notes payable
|
|
$
|
115,721
|
|
|
$
|
114,160
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
|
|
2,066
|
|
|
|
2,295
|
|
Security deposits
|
|
|
752
|
|
|
|
721
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
318
|
|
|
|
664
|
|
Below market lease value
|
|
|
2,408
|
|
|
|
2,903
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities
|
|
$
|
121,265
|
|
|
$
|
120,743
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners Combined Deficit
|
|
|
(8,599
|
)
|
|
|
(7,176
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Owners Combined Deficit
|
|
$
|
112,666
|
|
|
$
|
113,567
|
|
|
See notes to combined financial statements
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Combined Entities II
Combined Statements of Operations
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NINE MONTHS ENDED
|
|
YEAR ENDED
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 30,
|
|
DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
2006
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental
|
|
$
|
10,988
|
|
|
$
|
10,556
|
|
|
$
|
14,316
|
|
Parking
|
|
|
1,388
|
|
|
|
933
|
|
|
|
1,335
|
|
Expense reimbursements
|
|
|
2,953
|
|
|
|
2,301
|
|
|
|
3,339
|
|
Other operating income
|
|
|
86
|
|
|
|
39
|
|
|
|
39
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
$
|
15,415
|
|
|
$
|
13,829
|
|
|
$
|
19,029
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property operating
|
|
$
|
8,102
|
|
|
$
|
6,860
|
|
|
$
|
9,794
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
5,356
|
|
|
|
5,017
|
|
|
|
6,826
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
4,758
|
|
|
|
4,588
|
|
|
|
6,213
|
|
General and administrative
|
|
|
85
|
|
|
|
141
|
|
|
|
298
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenses
|
|
$
|
18,301
|
|
|
$
|
16,606
|
|
|
$
|
23,131
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss) before joint venture and interest and dividend income
|
|
$
|
(2,886
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,777
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,102
|
)
|
Income (loss) from joint venture
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
|
(30
|
)
|
|
|
(32
|
)
|
Interest and dividend income
|
|
|
117
|
|
|
|
46
|
|
|
|
124
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss)
|
|
$
|
(2,783
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,761
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,010
|
)
|
|
See notes to combined financial statements
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Combined Entities II
Statements of Changes in Owners Combined Deficit
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OWNERS
|
|
|
COMBINED
|
|
|
DEFICIT
|
|
Owners combined deficit, December 31, 2005
|
|
$
|
(1,811
|
)
|
Contributions
|
|
|
3,540
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
(4,895
|
)
|
Net Income (Loss)
|
|
|
(4,010
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners combined deficit, December 31, 2006
|
|
|
(7,176
|
)
|
Contributions
|
|
|
1,555
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
(195
|
)
|
Net Income (Loss)
|
|
|
(2,783
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Owners combined deficit, September 30, 2007
|
|
$
|
(8,599
|
)
|
|
See notes to combined financial statements
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Combined Entities II
Combined Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NINE MONTHS ENDED
|
|
YEAR ENDED
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 30,
|
|
DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
2006
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
Operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(2,783
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,761
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,010
|
)
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
2,967
|
|
|
|
2,784
|
|
|
|
3,788
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
1,791
|
|
|
|
1,804
|
|
|
|
2,425
|
|
Below market lease amortization
|
|
|
(493
|
)
|
|
|
(460
|
)
|
|
|
(617
|
)
|
Loss from joint venture
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
30
|
|
|
|
32
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
(28
|
)
|
|
|
(265
|
)
|
|
|
(1,175
|
)
|
Other assets
|
|
|
(249
|
)
|
|
|
(166
|
)
|
|
|
(16
|
)
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
|
|
(228
|
)
|
|
|
(19
|
)
|
|
|
(52
|
)
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
(316
|
)
|
|
|
412
|
|
|
|
901
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
$
|
675
|
|
|
$
|
1,359
|
|
|
$
|
1,276
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition and improvement of real estate
|
|
$
|
(2,188
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,030
|
)
|
|
$
|
(8,720
|
)
|
Leasing commissions paid
|
|
|
(1,424
|
)
|
|
|
(1,420
|
)
|
|
|
(1,486
|
)
|
Sale of real estate
|
|
|
40
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in restricted cash
|
|
|
1,255
|
|
|
|
748
|
|
|
|
1,382
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used by investing activities
|
|
$
|
(2,317
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,702
|
)
|
|
$
|
(8,824
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from mortgage notes payable
|
|
$
|
1,561
|
|
|
$
|
3,389
|
|
|
$
|
4,373
|
|
Equity contributions
|
|
|
1,555
|
|
|
|
1,740
|
|
|
|
3,540
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
(195
|
)
|
|
|
(4,850
|
)
|
|
|
(4,895
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
$
|
2,921
|
|
|
$
|
279
|
|
|
$
|
3,018
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
1,279
|
|
|
$
|
(4,064
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,530
|
)
|
Balance at beginning of period
|
|
|
1,556
|
|
|
|
6,086
|
|
|
|
6,086
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period
|
|
$
|
2,835
|
|
|
$
|
2,022
|
|
|
$
|
1,556
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental cash flow information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
$
|
5,574
|
|
|
$
|
5,134
|
|
|
$
|
6,643
|
|
|
See notes to combined financial statements
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Combined Entities II
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
Nine months ended September 30, 2007 (audited) and 2006 (unaudited)
Year ended December 31, 2006 (audited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
1.
Organization and Ownership
Combined Entities II is not a legal entity. It is the name used for an aggregation for
accounting purposes of the combined ownership and operation of three office properties acquired in
2005, known as City Square, First Insurance Center, and Sorrento Technology Center, and a 7.5%
minority interest in the property known as Seville Plaza. Jay Shidler owns approximately 28% of
Combined Entities II. Principals of affiliated entities operating under the business name The
Shidler Group and the executive employees of their affiliates will be collectively referred to as
Management throughout these Notes.
Pursuant to a Master Agreement, Arizona Land Income Corporation (AZL) will be reincorporated
in Maryland, will be renamed Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. (POPT), and will form, and be
the sole general partner of, Pacific Office Properties, L.P. (the Operating Partnership). As
part of the Transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement, ownership interests in up to nine
office properties (Contributed Properties), including the ownership interests in the properties
aggregated as Combined Entities II, will be contributed to the Operating Partnership.
The table below reflects the dates that the ownership interest in the Combined Entities II
properties were acquired:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DATE
|
|
%
|
PROPERTY
|
|
MARKET
|
|
ACQUIRED
|
|
OWNERSHIP
|
|
City Square
|
|
Phoenix
|
|
August 2005
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
First Insurance Center
|
|
Honolulu
|
|
December 2005
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Sorrento Technology Center
|
|
San Diego
|
|
December 2005
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Seville Plaza
|
|
San Diego
|
|
December 2005
|
|
|
7.5
|
%
|
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) and represent the assets and
liabilities and operating results of Combined Entities II on a historical cost basis. All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in combination.
Principles of Combination
Combined Entities II represents a combination of certain entities holding interests in real
estate that are commonly owned and managed. Due to their common management, and consistent
with Accounting Research Bulletin 51,
Consolidated Financial Statements
, these financial
statements present the separate property entities which own the properties on a combined basis.
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Unaudited Interim Financial Information
The interim financial information of Combined Entities II for the nine months ended September
30, 2006 is unaudited. The unaudited interim financial information has been prepared on the same
basis as the annual financial statements and, in the opinion of Management, reflects all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the
results of operations and cash flows of Combined Entities II for the nine months ended September
30, 2006. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 are not necessarily
indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year
of 2006, or any other future period.
Use of Estimates in Combined Financial Statements
The preparation of combined financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires Management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the combined financial statements
and accompanying notes. Significant estimates and assumptions are used by Management in
determining the useful lives of real estate properties and the initial valuations and underlying
allocations of purchase price in connection with real estate property acquisitions. Actual results
may differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue and gain is recognized in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 of the
Securities and Exchange Commission,
Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements
(SAB 104), as
amended. SAB 104 requires that four basic criteria be met before revenue can be recognized:
persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; the delivery has occurred or services rendered; the
fee is fixed and determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured.
All tenant leases are classified as operating leases. For all leases with scheduled rent
increases or other adjustments, rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms
of the leases. Straight line rent receivable represents rental revenue recognized on a
straight-line basis in excess of billed rents and this amount is included in Accounts receivable,
net on the combined balance sheets. Where Management has determined that collectability is
reasonably assured, reimbursements from tenants for real estate taxes and other recoverable
operating expenses are recognized as revenues in the period the applicable costs are incurred.
Rental revenue from parking operations and month-to-month leases or leases with no scheduled
rent increases or other adjustments is recognized on a monthly basis when earned.
Lease termination fees, which are included in other operating income in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations, are recognized when the related leases are canceled and
Combined Entities II has no continuing obligation to provide services to such former tenants.
Combined Entities II recognizes gains on sales of real estate pursuant to the provisions of
the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 66,
Accounting for Sales of Real
Estate
(SFAS No. 66). The specific timing of a sale is measured against various criteria in
SFAS No. 66 related to the terms of the transaction and any continuing involvement in the form of
management or financial assistance associated with the property. If the sales criteria are not met,
gain recognition is deferred and
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the continued operations of the property are accounted for by
applying the finance, installment or cost recovery method.
Other operating income on Combined Entities II statements of operations generally includes
income incidental to the operations of Combined Entities II and is recognized when earned.
Income Taxes
The entities combined into Combined Entities II are limited liability companies. Under
applicable federal and state income tax rules, the allocated share of net income or loss from the
entities is reportable on the income tax returns of the respective partners and members.
Accordingly, no income tax provision is included in the accompanying combined financial statements
other than the annual taxes and fees imposed on limited liability companies by the State of
California. California imposes an annual tax of $.8 per year on limited liability companies doing
business in the state. In addition to the annual tax, every limited liability company must also
pay a fee based on total annual income. The minimum fee is $.9 and the maximum fee is $11.8 per
annum. Only one of the Combined Entities II entities, the entity holding interests in Sorrento
Technology Center, is subject to the California tax and fee. The amounts paid have been included
in General and administrative expenses.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Management considers all short-term cash investments with maturities of three months or less
when purchased to be cash equivalents. Restricted cash and short-term investments are excluded
from cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of preparing the combined statements of cash flows.
Combined Entities II maintains cash balances in various banks. At times, the amounts of cash
held in financial institutions may exceed the maximum amount insured by the FDIC. Management does
not believe it is exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash includes escrow accounts held by lenders.
Real Estate Properties
Depreciation
Land, buildings and improvements, and furniture, fixtures and equipment are recorded at cost.
Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method for financial reporting
purposes. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over their estimated useful lives which range
from 18 to 41 years. Tenant improvement costs recorded as capital assets are
depreciated over the shorter of (i) the tenants remaining lease term or (ii) the life of the
improvement. Furniture, fixtures and equipment are depreciated over three to seven years.
Acquisitions
Under SFAS No. 141,
Business Combinations,
acquisitions are accounted for utilizing the
purchase method and, accordingly, the results of operations of acquired properties are included in
our results of operations from the respective dates of acquisition.
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Estimates of future cash flows and other valuation techniques are used to allocate the
acquisition cost of acquired properties among land, buildings and improvements, and identifiable
intangible assets and liabilities such as amounts related to in-place at-market leases, acquired
above- and below-market leases, and acquired above- and below-market ground leases. Initial
valuations are subject to change until such information is finalized, but no later than 12 months
from the acquisition date.
The fair values of real estate assets acquired are determined on an as-if-vacant basis. The
as-if-vacant fair value is allocated to land, and where applicable, buildings, tenant
improvements and equipment based on comparable sales and other relevant information obtained in
connection with the acquisition of the property.
Fair value is assigned to above-market and below-market leases based on the difference between
(a) the contractual amounts to be paid by the tenant based on the existing lease and (b)
Managements estimate of current market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, over the
remaining terms of the in-place leases. Capitalized above-market lease amounts are reflected in
Intangible assets from real estate acquisitions, net in the combined balance sheets and amortized
as a decrease to rental revenue over the remaining terms of the respective leases. Capitalized
below-market lease amounts are reflected as Below market lease value liabilities in the combined
balance sheets and are amortized as an increase in rental revenue over the remaining terms of the
respective leases. If a tenant vacates its space prior to the contractual termination of the lease
and no rental payments are being made on the lease, any unamortized balance, net of the security
deposit, of the related intangible is written off.
The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets consists of acquired in-place leases.
The fair value allocated to acquired in-place leases consists of a variety of components including,
but not necessarily limited to: (a) the value associated with avoiding the cost of originating the
acquired in-place lease (i.e. the market cost to execute a lease, including leasing commissions and
legal fees, if any); (b) the value associated with lost revenue related to tenant reimbursable
operating costs estimated to be incurred during the assumed lease-up period (i.e. real estate
taxes, insurance and other operating expenses); (c) the value associated with lost rental revenue
from existing leases during the assumed lease-up period; and (d) the value associated with any
other inducements to secure a tenant lease. The value assigned to acquired in-place leases is
amortized over the lives of the related leases.
Impairment
As required by SFAS No. 144,
Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
(SFAS No. 144), Management assesses the potential for impairment of its long-lived assets,
including real estate properties, whenever events occur or a change in circumstances indicate that
the recorded value might not be fully recoverable. Management determines whether impairment in
value has occurred by comparing the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected from the use
and eventual disposition of the asset to its carrying value. If the undiscounted cash flows do not
exceed the carrying value, the real estate carrying value is reduced to fair value and impairment
loss is recognized. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or
fair value, less costs to sell. Based upon such periodic assessments, no indications of impairment
were identified for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 or for the year ended December 31,
2006.
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Repairs, Maintenance and Major Improvements
The costs of ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to operations when incurred. Major
improvements that extend the life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated over the remaining
useful life of the asset. Various lenders have required Combined Entities II to maintain reserve
accounts for the funding of future repairs and capital expenditures, and the balances of these
accounts are classified as restricted cash on the balance sheet of Combined Entities II.
Tenant Receivables
Tenant receivables are recorded and carried at the amount billable per the applicable lease
agreement, less any allowance for uncollectible accounts. An allowance for uncollectible accounts
is made when collection of the full amounts is no longer considered probable. There are allowances
for uncollectible accounts for each period presented which are not significant. Tenant receivables
are included in Accounts receivable, net on the accompanying combined balance sheets.
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred financing costs include fees and costs incurred in conjunction with long-term
financings and are amortized over the terms of the related debt using a method that approximates
the interest method. Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization, were $1,419 and
$1,655 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Upon repayment of the underlying
debt agreement, any amortized costs are written off in the period of repayment.
Real Estate Joint Ventures
Combined Entities II is the managing member in a joint venture investment and follows the
consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force, or EITF, regarding Issue No. 04-05 (EITF 04-05),
Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited
Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights
. The guidance in EITF
04-05 provides a framework for addressing the question of when a general partner should consolidate
a limited partnership. The EITF has concluded that the general partner of a limited partnership
should consolidate a limited partnership unless (1) the limited partners possess substantive
kick-out rights as defined in FIN 46(R),
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities
, or (2) the
limited partners possess the substantive participating rights similar to the rights described in
Issue 96-16,
Investors Accounting for an Investee When the Investor has a Majority of the
Voting Interest but the Minority Stockholders have Certain Approval or Veto Rights
. The limited
members in Combined Entities IIs limited liability company discussed in Note 5, Investments in
Real Estate Joint Ventures, possess substantive participating rights and, accordingly, the
investments in these joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The
joint venture investment was initially recorded at cost in the combined financial statements and,
since Combined Entities II is the managing member, its share of the profits and losses is
recognized under the equity method of accounting in the combined statements of operations and as
additions to or reductions of the joint venture investment.
Guarantees
Combined Entities II records a liability using expected present value measurement techniques
for guarantees entered into or modified subsequent to December 31, 2002 in accordance with FASB
Interpretation No. 45,
Guarantors Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including
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Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others
(FIN 45). Combined Entities II had no other direct
or indirect guarantees of indebtedness as of December 31, 2006, other than customary non-recourse
carve-out obligations common in commercial non-recourse financing transactions.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Combined Entities II follows SFAS No. 107,
Disclosures about the Fair Value of Financial
Instruments
which requires the disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments for which it
is practicable to estimate the value. Combined Entities II does not hold or issue financial
instruments for trading purposes. Management considers the carrying amount of cash and cash
equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses to
approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. Combined Entities II has
estimated the fair value of its mortgage notes payable utilizing present value techniques. At
September 30, 2007, the carrying amount and estimated fair value of the mortgage notes payable were
$115,721 and $115,431, respectively.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
FIN 48
In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
(FIN 48). This interpretation, among other things, creates a two-step approach for evaluating
uncertain tax positions. Recognition (step one) occurs when an enterprise concludes that a tax
position, based solely on its technical merits, is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon
examination. Measurement (step two) determines the amount of benefit that more-likely-than-not will
be realized upon settlement. Derecognition of a tax position that was previously recognized would
occur when a company subsequently determines that a tax position no longer meets the
more-likely-than-not threshold of being sustained. FIN 48 specifically prohibits the use of a
valuation allowance as a substitute for derecognition of tax positions, and it has expanded
disclosure requirements. The effective date of FIN 48 for all
non-public entities has been deferred to periods beginning after
December 15, 2008. Since Combined Entities II entities are not subject to
corporate
taxation, Management does not believe the adoption of this standard will have any material impact
on the combined financial statements of Combined Entities II.
3.
Minimum Future Rental Revenues
Combined Entities II leases space to tenants primarily under non-cancelable, fixed-term
operating leases, which generally contain provisions for a base rent plus reimbursement for all
taxes (including property tax), insurance, maintenance, and other operating costs associated with
the leased property.
Expected future minimum lease payments by tenants under non-cancelable operating leases as of
September 30, 2007 were as follows:
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AS OF
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For the year ending:
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
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|
2007
|
|
$
|
3,303
|
|
2008
|
|
|
12,296
|
|
2009
|
|
|
10,995
|
|
2010
|
|
|
9,692
|
|
2011
|
|
|
7,512
|
|
2012
|
|
|
4,807
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
15,406
|
|
Tenant Concentrations
For the year ended December 31, 2006, and the nine month period ended September 30, 2006
(unaudited), one tenant represented approximately 17% of Combined Entities II total rental revenue.
For the nine month period ended September 30, 2007 (audited), two tenants represented
approximately 27% in the aggregate of Combined Entities II total rental revenue.
4.
Investments in Real Estate and Acquisitions
Investments in Real Estate
Combined Entities II had the following investments in real estate at December 31, 2006, and
September 30, 2007:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 30,
|
|
DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
Land and Land Improvements
|
|
$
|
24,308
|
|
|
$
|
24,339
|
|
Building and Building Improvements
|
|
|
63,174
|
|
|
|
61,729
|
|
Tenant Improvements
|
|
|
12,080
|
|
|
|
11,425
|
|
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
|
|
|
127
|
|
|
|
48
|
|
|
Investments in Real Estate
|
|
|
99,689
|
|
|
|
97,541
|
|
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
|
|
|
(7,536
|
)
|
|
|
(4,569
|
)
|
|
Net Investments in Real Estate
|
|
$
|
92,153
|
|
|
$
|
92,972
|
|
|
Effective January 1, 2007, the City Square buildings are being depreciated over 40 years as
the buildings remaining useful life was projected to be greater than originally estimated at
acquisition. Prior to this date, the building was being depreciated
over 18 years. The effect of
the change in depreciable life reduced depreciation expense by $447 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007.
Acquisition of Real Estate
During the period beginning January 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007, Combined Entities
II did not acquire any new properties.
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Amortization of the acquisition cost allocated to intangible assets and liabilities for the
year ended December 31, 2006, and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
YEAR ENDED
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|
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SEPTEMBER 30,
|
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DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
2006
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
Amortization of below market ground lease value
(included in depreciation and amortization expense)
|
|
$
|
4
|
|
|
$
|
4
|
|
|
$
|
6
|
|
Amortization of lease in place value
(included in depreciation and amortization expense)
|
|
$
|
707
|
|
|
$
|
734
|
|
|
$
|
976
|
|
Amortization of leasing commissions
(included in depreciation and amortization expense)
|
|
$
|
472
|
|
|
$
|
577
|
|
|
$
|
755
|
|
Amortization of legal & marketing costs
(included in depreciation and amortization expense)
|
|
$
|
106
|
|
|
$
|
157
|
|
|
$
|
203
|
|
Amortization of below market tenant lease value
(included as an increase to rental revenue)
|
|
$
|
(493
|
)
|
|
$
|
(460
|
)
|
|
$
|
(617
|
)
|
As of September 30, 2007, Combined Entities II weighted average amortization period on
intangible assets was 10.45 years, and the weighted average amortization period on intangible
liabilities was 5.74 years.
As of September 30, 2007, scheduled amortization of existing intangible assets, excluding
leasing commissions of $2,714, and liabilities from real estate acquisitions was as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INTANGIBLE
|
|
INTANGIBLE
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
LIABILITIES
|
|
2007
|
|
$
|
398
|
|
|
$
|
175
|
|
2008
|
|
|
1,485
|
|
|
|
503
|
|
2009
|
|
|
1,352
|
|
|
|
430
|
|
2010
|
|
|
1,068
|
|
|
|
339
|
|
2011
|
|
|
743
|
|
|
|
172
|
|
2012
|
|
|
581
|
|
|
|
136
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
2,502
|
|
|
|
653
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
8,129
|
|
|
$
|
2,408
|
|
|
5.
Investments in Real Estate Joint Ventures
In December 2005, Combined Entities II acquired for $307, a 7.5% minority interest in an LLC
owning the office building known as Seville Plaza located in San Diego, California. Combined
Entities II manages the day-to-day operations of Seville Plaza; however, the majority members have
significant participating rights and must consent to all significant decisions concerning Seville
Plaza. Accordingly, these interests are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
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|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2005
|
|
$
|
309
|
|
Equity in net loss year ended December 31, 2006
|
|
|
(32
|
)
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2006
|
|
|
277
|
|
Equity in net loss period ended September 30, 2007
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
Balance, September 30, 2007
|
|
$
|
263
|
|
|
6.
Mortgage Notes Payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OUTSTANDING AS OF
|
|
INTEREST RATE AT
|
|
MATURITY
|
|
|
PROPERTY
|
|
SEPT 30, 2007
|
|
DEC. 31, 2006
|
|
SEPT 30, 2007
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|
DATE
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|
AMORTIZATION
|
|
First Insurance Center
|
|
$
|
38,000
|
|
|
$
|
38,000
|
|
|
|
5.7350
|
%
|
|
|
01/01/16
|
|
|
Interest Only
|
First Insurance Center
|
|
|
14,000
|
|
|
|
14,000
|
|
|
|
5.3950
|
%
|
|
|
01/06/16
|
|
|
Interest Only
|
City Square
|
|
|
27,500
|
|
|
|
27,500
|
|
|
|
5.5772
|
%
|
|
|
09/01/10
|
|
|
Interest Only
|
City Square
(1)
|
|
|
24,421
|
|
|
|
22,860
|
|
|
LIBOR + 2.35
|
|
|
|
09/01/10
|
|
|
Interest Only
|
Sorrento Technology Center
|
|
|
11,800
|
|
|
|
11,800
|
|
|
|
5.7500
|
%
|
|
|
01/11/16
|
|
|
Interest Only
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
115,721
|
|
|
$
|
114,160
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
30 Day LIBOR is capped at 5% until September 2008.
|
The lenders recourse for notes payable is the secured property and, in some instances, cash
reserve accounts. The scheduled maturities of mortgages and notes payable as of September 30, 2007
and December 31, 2006 are as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AS OF
|
|
AS OF
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
|
|
DECEMBER 31, 2006
|
|
2007
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
51,921
|
|
|
|
50,360
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
63,800
|
|
|
|
63,800
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
115,721
|
|
|
$
|
114,160
|
|
|
7.
Interest Rate Cap Agreement
On August 18, 2005, Combined Entities II purchased an interest rate cap agreement from a
reputable financial institution on $28,500 of Combined Entities IIs debt. The agreement caps
interest paid at 5% until September 2008. The difference between the book value and the fair
market value of the interest rate cap agreement at December 31, 2006 and September 30, 2007, was
not significant.
Combined Entities IIs cost of the interest rate cap is included in deferred charges and is
amortized as interest expense over the life of the agreement.
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8.
Commitments and Contingencies
Contingencies
Combined Entities II is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the
ordinary course of business. These matters are generally covered by insurance, subject to
deductibles and other customary limitations on recoveries. Management believes that the ultimate
settlement of these actions will not have a material adverse effect on Combined Entities II
financial position and results of operations or cash flows.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Combined Entities II operating properties are located in Honolulu, San Diego, and Phoenix.
The ability of the tenants to honor the terms of their respective leases is dependent upon the
economic, regulatory and social factors affecting the markets in which the tenants operate.
Financial instruments that subject Combined Entities II to credit risk consist primarily of
cash, accounts receivable, deferred rents receivable, and interest rate contracts. Combined
Entities II maintains its cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash on deposit and enters into
interest rate contracts with high quality financial institutions. Accounts at each institution are
insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to the maximum amount; and to date,
Combined Entities II has not experienced any losses on its invested cash. Restricted cash held by
lenders is held by those lenders in accounts maintained at major financial institutions.
Management performs ongoing credit evaluations of its tenants for potential credit losses.
Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations
FIN 47
Combined Entities II follows FASB Interpretation No. 47,
Accounting for Conditional Asset
Retirement Obligationsan interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143
(FIN 47). FIN 47 clarifies that
the term conditional asset retirement obligation as used in SFAS No. 143,
Accounting for Asset
Retirement Obligations
, represents a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity in
which the timing and/or method of settlement is conditional on a future event that may or may not
be within a companys control. Under this standard, a liability for a conditional asset retirement
obligation must be recorded if the fair value of the obligation can be reasonably estimated. FIN 47
was effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. Based on the age of the
construction, properties in Combined Entities II portfolio may contain non-friable asbestos. If
these properties undergo major renovations or are demolished, certain environmental regulations are
in place, which specify the manner in which the asbestos, if present, must be handled and disposed.
No major renovation or demolition of any of Combined Entities II properties is contemplated at the
present time. As of September 30, 2007, the obligations to remove the asbestos from these
properties have indeterminable settlement dates and, therefore, Management is unable to reasonably
estimate the fair value of the conditional asset retirement obligation.
Purchase Commitments
Combined Entities II is required by certain leases and loan agreements to complete tenant and
building improvements. As of September 30, 2007, this amount is projected to be $4,789.
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9.
Related Party Transactions
Combined Entities II paid amounts to affiliated entities for services provided relating to
leasing, property management, and property acquisition underwriting, and property financing. The
fees paid are summarized in the table below for the indicated periods:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
2006
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
Property Management Fees
|
|
$
|
564
|
|
|
$
|
460
|
|
|
$
|
638
|
|
Leasing Commissions
|
|
|
178
|
|
|
|
181
|
|
|
|
161
|
|
Property Acquisition Fees
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
Property Financing Fees
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
748
|
|
|
$
|
647
|
|
|
$
|
810
|
|
|
Leasing commissions are capitalized as deferred leasing costs and included in intangible
assets, net in the combined balance sheets. These costs are amortized over the life of the related
lease.
Property management fees are calculated as a percentage of the rental cash receipts collected
by the properties (ranging from 2.0% to 4.0%), plus the payroll costs of on-site employees and are
included in property operating expenses in the combined statements of operations.
Property acquisition underwriting fees are capitalized and included as investment in real
estate in the combined balance sheets.
Property financing fees are capitalized and included as deferred financing costs in the
combined balance sheets. These costs are amortized over the term of the related loan.
Combined Entities II leases commercial office space to operating companies owned by related
parties of The Shidler Group. The annual rents from these leases totaled $98 and $28 for the year
ended December 31, 2006 and the nine month period ended September 30, 2007.
Receivables of $739 owed by related parties to Combined Entities II as of December 31, 2005
were fully paid during 2006.
10.
Entities Holding Ownership Interests in Property
Combined Entities II will be contributing all its ownership interests in four office
properties to the Operating Partnership. Combined Entities II ownership interests come from its
membership interests in the entities listed in the following table for each of the Contributed
Properties. Each of the entities listed in the following table are the direct or indirect holders
of the ownership interests in the Contributed Properties.
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|
PROPERTY
|
|
LEGAL ENTITY
|
|
First Insurance Center
|
|
Pacific Office Properties Trust (Ward Avenue), LLC 101 Park Avenue (1100 Ward), LLC
|
|
|
|
City Square
|
|
Pacific Office Properties Trust/Mezzanine, LLC
|
|
|
|
Sorrento Technology Center
|
|
Pacific Office Properties Trust/Sorrento Tech, LLC
|
|
|
|
Seville Plaza Joint Venture Interest
|
|
Pacific Office Properties/Seville Mezzanine Partners, LLC
|
|
11.
Change in Reporting Entity
The financial statements for Combined Entities II were previously included as part of the
combined group described as the Shidler Predecessor. The combined financial statements for the
Shidler Predecessor were included in a revised preliminary proxy statement for Arizona Land Income
Corporation filed (AZL) with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) on April 30, 2007. The
Shidler Predecessor consisted of 11 entities owning eight properties and two 7.5% joint venture
interests. The financial statements for these entities were combined due to their common
management, consistent with Accounting Research Bulletin 51,
Consolidated Financial Statements.
In
those combined statements, City Square was determined to be the accounting acquirer as that entity
was receiving the largest equity share in the combined entity.
Subsequently, Management renegotiated the Master Agreement with AZL, which resulted in the
City Square members receiving a note receivable and less equity in the combined entity and U.S.
Bank Center being removed from the Transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement. Management
then concluded that Waterfront, the entity now receiving the largest equity share in the combined
entity, should be designated as the accounting acquirer in the Transactions contemplated by the
Master Agreement. The financial statements of the accounting acquirer, Waterfront, are now
presented separately.
Further, management concluded that the remaining entities, excluding U.S. Bank Center which
was removed from the contributed portfolio, should be treated as acquired entities by Waterfront.
These entities could be combined, due to their common management, to meet the SEC S-X Rule 3-05
requirements. Since we do not have comparable periods for all the entities, the entities have been
divided into two separate portfolios based on length of ownership and comparable audited Financial
Statements presented. Separate combined financial statements, Combined Entities I and Combined
Entities II, were prepared for the entities being acquired by Waterfront.
The table below reconciles the net loss for Waterfront, Combined Entities I, and Combined
Entities II to the total net loss previously reported for the Shidler Predecessor:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
2006
|
|
2005
|
|
Waterfront
|
|
$
|
(7,971
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,385
|
)
|
Combined Entities I
|
|
|
(10,682
|
)
|
|
|
(7,197
|
)
|
Combined Entities II
|
|
|
(4,010
|
)
|
|
|
(1,284
|
)
|
U.S. Bank Center
|
|
|
(244
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shidler Predecessor
|
|
$
|
(22,907
|
)
|
|
$
|
(10,866
|
)
|
|
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Combined Entities II
Schedule III
Combined Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
September 30, 2007
(in thousands)
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COSTS
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GROSS AMOUNTS AT WHICH CARRIED
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INITIAL COSTS
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CAPITALIZED
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AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
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DEPRECIABLE
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BLDG. and
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SUBSEQUENT TO
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BLDG. and
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ACCUMULATED
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DATE
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DATE
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LIFE
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PROPERTY NAME
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LOCATION
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ENCUMBRANCES
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LAND
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IMP.
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ACQUISITION
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LAND
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IMP.
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TOTAL
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DEPRECIATION
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BUILT
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ACQUIRED
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(YEARS)
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City Square
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Arizona
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$
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51,921
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$
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10,664
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$
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22,042
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$
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9,281
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$
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10,624
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$
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31,363
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$
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41,987
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$
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4,665
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1961/'65/'71
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2005
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2-40
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Sorrento Technology Center
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California
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11,800
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4,891
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8,184
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723
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4,891
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8,907
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13,798
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726
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1984
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2005
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5-35
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First Insurance Center
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Hawaii
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52,000
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7,189
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34,910
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1,805
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7,189
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36,715
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43,904
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2,145
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1983
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2005
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5-41
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Total
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$
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115,721
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$
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22,744
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$
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65,136
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$
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11,809
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$
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22,704
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$
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76,985
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$
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99,689
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$
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7,536
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(A)
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Includes building and improvements, land improvements, furniture,
fixtures and equipment.
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(B)
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Represents the year in which the property was first placed in
service.
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Combined Entities II
Schedule III
Combined Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007
and Year Ended December 31, 2006
(in thousands)
The following is a reconciliation of real estate and accumulated depreciation:
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SEPTEMBER 30,
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2007
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2006
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Real Estate Properties:
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Balance, beginning of year
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$
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97,541
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$
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88,821
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Improvement
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2,188
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8,720
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Disposition of property
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(40
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Balance, end of period
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$
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99,689
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$
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97,541
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Accumulated depreciation:
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Balance, beginning of year
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$
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4,569
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$
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783
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Depreciation
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2,967
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3,786
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Balance, end of period
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$
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7,536
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$
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4,569
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Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
Introduction to
Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements
The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements of Pacific Office Properties Trust,
Inc. (POPT) as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and for the year ended
December 31, 2006 are derived from the financial statements of Arizona Land Income Corporation
(AZL), Waterfront, Combined Entities I and Combined Entities II (the properties owned directly or
indirectly by Waterfront, Combined Entities I and Combined Entities II will be hereafter referred
to as the Contributed Properties). The Contributed Properties are located in Honolulu, San Diego,
and Phoenix.
Pursuant to the Master Agreement entered into between AZL and POP Venture, LLC (an affiliate
of Jay Shidler), AZL will be reincorporated in Maryland, will be renamed Pacific Office Properties
Trust, Inc. (POPT), and will form, and be the sole general partner of Pacific Office Properties,
L.P. (the Operating Partnership). As part of the Transactions contemplated by the Master
Agreement, ownership interests in the Contributed Properties will be contributed to the Operating
Partnership in exchange for common and convertible preferred partnership units and promissory
notes. The ownership interests in the Contributed Properties have an agreed upon fair value of
approximately $563 million and are subject to secured indebtedness estimated to be approximately
$399 million. In arriving at the agreed upon fair value, POP Venture, LLC and AZL considered
standard value indicators including income capitalization approach, discounted cash flow approach
and sales comparable approach. In addition, the agreed upon fair value amounts are consistent with
the valuations used by the institutional lenders providing the secured indebtedness associated with
the properties.
The property contributors are expected to receive 13,576,165 common units, representing 25% of
the value of the units issued in the Transactions, 4,545,300 convertible preferred units
representing 75% of the value of the units issued in the Transactions, and promissory notes in the
principal amount of $12 million and in amounts reflecting capital investments made in the
Contributed Properties from October 1, 2007 until the consummation of the Transactions. In
addition, designees of POP Contributor expected to be a part of or affiliated with Management will
be purchasing 1,000,000 shares of common stock of POPT for $5 million. Designees of POP
Contributor expected to be a single entity unrelated to Management, will purchase 180,000 common
shares for $1.35 million.
AZL will be contributing substantially all of its assets to the Operating Partnership in
return for its general partnership interest in the Operating Partnership. Upon the completion of
the Transactions, the Operating Partnership will be owned 18.25% by POPT (AZLs successor) and
81.75% by POP Venture, LLC.
These pro forma statements are presented as if the Transactions, including the purchase of
1,180,000 shares of POPT common stock for $6.35 million, had occurred on September 30, 2007 for the
consolidated balance sheet and on January 1, 2006 for the pro forma consolidated statements of
operations.
Our pro forma consolidated financial statements are presented for informational purposes only
and should be read in conjunction with the historical combined financial statements of the
Contributed Properties and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. The
adjustments to our pro forma consolidated financial statements are based on available information
and assumptions that we
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consider reasonable. Our pro forma consolidated financial statements do
not purport to (1) represent our financial position that would have actually resulted had the
Transactions, including the $6.35 million stock subscription occurred on September 30, 2007, (2)
represent the results of our operations that would have actually occurred had the Transactions,
including the $6.35 million stock subscription, or the acquisition of properties and property
interests occurred on January 1, 2006, or (3) project our financial position or results of
operations as of any future date or for any future period, as applicable.
Upon the consummation of the Transactions, the Operating Partnership will hold and operate the
assets respectively being contributed by AZL and the Contributed Properties, and to thereafter
continue the respective operations of the properties. Upon the consummation of the Transactions,
the Operating Partnership will own the eight commercial real estate properties and one joint
venture investment that was previously owned directly or indirectly by Jay Shidler and related
parties of The Shidler Group. POPT will be the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership
and will own 18.25% of the common unit interest. As determined under EITF 04-05,
Investors
Accounting for an Investment in a Limited Partnership When the Investor is the Sole General
Partners and the Limited Partners has Certain Rights,
POPT will consolidate the assets,
liabilities, and results of operations of the Operating Partnership. POPT will be externally
advised by Pacific Office Management, Inc. (the Advisor), an entity owned and controlled by Jay
Shidler and related parties of The Shidler Group. The Advisor will receive an annual base
management fee of $1,500,000.
Upon the consummation of the Transactions, POPT will issue one share of Proportionate Voting
Preferred Stock. The share of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will entitle the Advisor to
vote on all matters for which the common shareholders are entitled to vote. The number of votes
that the Advisor will be entitled to cast will initially equal the total number of common shares
issuable upon exchange of the common and convertible preferred units issued in connection with the
Transactions. Mr. Shidler, through his ownership of POPT common stock, Operating Partnership
common units and convertible preferred units, and ownership of the Advisor, will directly and
indirectly own a controlling interest in POPT. Therefore, the transaction is being accounted for
as a reverse acquisition.
Mr. Shidler owns a 56.25% controlling interest in Waterfront, the designated accounting
acquirer. Mr. Shidler does not own a controlling interest in the other Contributed Properties but
does have a controlling interest in POP Venture, LLC, which entity has the power to direct the
transfer of the Contributed Properties to the Operating Partnership and which, upon the
consummation of the Transactions, will hold the common and convertible preferred partnership units
issued in exchange for the contribution of the Contributed Properties to the Operating Partnership.
Upon the consummation of the Transactions, including the $6.35 million stock subscription, Jay
Shidler will control Common Stock of POPT and Common and Convertible Preferred Units of the
Operating Partnership representing approximately 95% of POPTs Common Stock on a fully diluted
basis assuming redemption of all the Operating Partnership units for shares of Common Stock.
In accordance with SFAS No. 141,
Business Combinations
(SFAS 141), the entity with the largest
amount of equity (Waterfront) has been designated as the acquiring entity in the business
combination and its assets and liabilities have been recorded at historical cost. Mr. Shidler owns
56.25% of Waterfront and is its controlling member. For financial
accounting purposes, Waterfront is acquiring the Operating Partnership. The consolidated pro forma balance sheet presented
is for POPT. POPT, as the controlling general partner, consolidates the Operating Partnership.
Since Waterfront is receiving a limited partnership interest in the
Operating Partnership, its historical operating deficit is carried
over to the combined entity and is included in the minority interest.
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The non-Shidler interests in the acquired properties are recorded at the estimated fair value
of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities corresponding to their ownership interests. Mr.
Shidlers transfer of his interests in the acquired properties to the accounting acquirer he
controls is deemed to be a transfer under common control. In accordance with EITF 90-5, Mr.
Shidlers interests in the acquired properties are recorded at his historical cost. For some of
the interests being transferred by Mr. Shidler, the secured nonrecourse indebtedness exceeds the
asset basis. Since Mr. Shidler has no guarantee or commitment for any of these obligations nor
does he intend to provide further financial support to the investment, in accordance with APB 18,
his historical cost basis in these interests is zero.
The common units and convertible preferred units will be the only two outstanding classes of
limited partnership interests of the Operating Partnership following the Transactions. The
convertible preferred units have rights to fixed distributions that are senior to the distribution
rights of the common units and will have priority over the common units in the event of a
liquidation of the operating partnership. The convertible preferred units are convertible into
common units in the ratio of 7.1717 common units per convertible preferred unit. The convertible
preferred units may not be converted into common units until after the second anniversary of the
Transactions and have certain other restrictions. POPT may force the conversion of the convertible
preferred units to common units after the fourth anniversary of the Transactions and under certain
other circumstances. The common units issued to the Contributed Property owners may be redeemed at
the election of the unit holder after the second anniversary of the Transactions. Common units
received upon conversion of convertible preferred units may not be redeemed for one year following
conversion. The redemption price for a common unit is equal to the fair value of a common share.
POPT may elect to pay the redemption price in cash or issue common shares for the common units to
be redeemed.
The price of the common stock determined in accordance with EITF 99-12 was $5.10 per unit.
The fair value of a convertible preferred unit was estimated by management to be $37.31 after
taking into account the common stock price determined under EITF 99-12 ($5.10) and various other
factors that determine the value of a convertible security. The combination of these fair values
for the common and convertible preferred units ($239 million) plus the liabilities being assumed of
$399 million resulted in total consideration to be received in the Transactions of $638 million
which is in excess of the identifiable assets being contributed of $563 million. Accordingly,
Management determined that $53 million of this difference relating to the units to be issued to
parties other than the accounting acquirer and its controlling member ($43 million) and capitalized
transaction costs ($10 million) should be recorded as goodwill.
The goodwill associated with the common units ($15.45 million) was calculated by multiplying
the difference between the share price determined under EITF 99-12 ($5.10) and the
agreed upon price of $2.79 by the estimated number of common units to be issued to
non-Waterfront, non-Shidler parties in the Transactions (6,689,325). The goodwill associated with
the convertible preferred units ($27.57 million) was determined by multiplying the difference
between the fair value ($37.31) and the liquidation value ($25.00) by the estimated number of
convertible preferred units that will be issued to non-Waterfront, non-Shidler parties in the
Transactions (2,239,586). The convertible preferred and common unit goodwill is recorded as a
credit to minority interest.
The recording of the non-Waterfront, non-Shidler interests at their estimated fair value and
the recording of the goodwill results in a net increase in the asset value of approximately $193
million (a $216 million increase in the assets, offset by an $11 million increase to the below
market lease liability and a $12 million promissory note issued in the Transaction). The
Contributed Propertys combined deficit of approximately $115 million is offset by the $193 million
basis adjustment and a $48 million
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liability that is not being assumed by POP Venture, LLC,
resulting in net equity of $126 million. The net equity is allocated between the minority interest
- preferred units and minority interest common units based on the relative fair values of the
securities. The total common equity in the Operating Partnership, is then re-balanced between the
limited partner (the property contributors) and the general partner (POPT) based on their
respective ownership of the Operating Partnership.
The fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired will be allocated in accordance with
SFAS 141. The fair values of tangible assets acquired are determined on an as-if-vacant basis.
The as-if-vacant fair value is allocated to land, building, and tenant improvements based on
relevant information obtained in connection with the acquisition of these interests. The estimated
fair values of acquired in-place at-market leases are the costs that would have been incurred to
lease the property to the occupancy level of the property at the date of acquisition. Such
estimates include the fair value of leasing commissions and legal costs that would be incurred to
lease this property to this occupancy level. Additionally, the time period over which such
occupancy level would be achieved is evaluated and an estimate of the net operating costs
(primarily real estate taxes, insurance and utilities) incurred during the lease-up period is
included. Above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded as an asset or
liability based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated
with the leases acquired) of the difference between the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to
the in-place leases and our estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place
leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease.
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Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
September 30, 2007
(in thousands)
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ARIZONA
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LAND
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ACQUISITION OF
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OTHER
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CONSOLIDATING
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INCOME
|
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|
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COMBINED
|
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COMBINED
|
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COMBINED
|
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PRO FORMA
|
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PRO FORMA
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PRO FORMA
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CORPORATION
|
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WATERFRONT
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ENTITIES I
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ENTITIES II
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ENTITIES I & II
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ADJUSTMENTS
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ADJUSTMENTS
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CONSOLIDATED
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(A)
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(A)
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(A)
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(A)
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(B)
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Assets
|
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Net investments in real estate
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$
|
56
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$
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60,362
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$
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100,533
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$
|
92,153
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$
|
163,415
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$
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$
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$
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416,519
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Investment in joint venture
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
263
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
263
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Cash and cash equivalents
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|
|
603
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|
|
|
3,468
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|
|
|
5,437
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|
|
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2,835
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|
|
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(9,206
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) (C)
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5,802
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(F)
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|
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8,939
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Restricted cash
|
|
|
|
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1,460
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|
|
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1,747
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|
|
2,085
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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5,292
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|
Accounts receivable, net
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|
|
|
|
|
|
1,505
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|
|
|
2,110
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|
|
|
2,686
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,301
|
|
Deferred costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,170
|
|
|
|
1,512
|
|
|
|
1,419
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,101
|
|
Intangible assets on real estate acquisitions, net
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|
|
|
|
|
|
7,159
|
|
|
|
5,456
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|
|
|
10,843
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|
|
|
9,671
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,129
|
|
Deferred acquisition costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,371
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,371
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) (D)
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Other assets
|
|
|
3,486
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|
|
|
593
|
|
|
|
1,207
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|
|
|
382
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,668
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43,022
|
|
|
|
10,114
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(D)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
53,136
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|
|
Total Assets
|
|
$
|
4,145
|
|
|
$
|
81,088
|
|
|
$
|
118,002
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|
|
$
|
112,666
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|
|
$
|
216,108
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|
|
$
|
(4,463
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)
|
|
$
|
5,802
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|
|
$
|
533,348
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage notes payable
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|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
111,000
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|
|
$
|
170,949
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|
|
$
|
115,721
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|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
397,670
|
|
Accounts payable & accrued expenses
|
|
|
42
|
|
|
|
1,179
|
|
|
|
2,038
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|
|
|
2,066
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,325
|
|
Security deposits
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
685
|
|
|
|
1,098
|
|
|
|
752
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,535
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|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
888
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|
|
|
48,707
|
|
|
|
318
|
|
|
|
(36,043
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,870
|
|
Below market lease value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,877
|
|
|
|
1,883
|
|
|
|
2,408
|
|
|
|
11,107
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,275
|
|
|
Total Liabilities
|
|
$
|
42
|
|
|
$
|
115,629
|
|
|
$
|
224,675
|
|
|
$
|
121,265
|
|
|
$
|
(24,936
|
)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
436,675
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority Interest Preferred Units
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
89,309
|
|
|
$
|
(18,935
|
) (E)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
70,374
|
(E)
|
Minority Interest Common Units
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36,463
|
|
|
|
(20,069
|
) (E)
|
|
|
5,105
|
(G)
|
|
|
21,499
|
(E)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock
|
|
$
|
185
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
118
|
|
|
$
|
303
|
|
Additional paid in capital
|
|
|
21,671
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(17,174
|
) (H)
|
|
|
4,497
|
|
Accumulated earnings/(deficit)
|
|
|
(17,753
|
)
|
|
|
(34,541
|
)
|
|
|
(106,673
|
)
|
|
|
(8,599
|
)
|
|
|
115,272
|
|
|
|
34,541
|
|
|
|
17,753
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Stockholders Equity
|
|
$
|
4,103
|
|
|
$
|
(34,541
|
)
|
|
$
|
(106,673
|
)
|
|
$
|
(8,599
|
)
|
|
$
|
115,272
|
|
|
$
|
34,541
|
|
|
$
|
697
|
|
|
$
|
4,800
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Equity
|
|
$
|
4,145
|
|
|
$
|
81,088
|
|
|
$
|
118,002
|
|
|
$
|
112,666
|
|
|
$
|
216,108
|
|
|
$
|
(4,463
|
)
|
|
$
|
5,802
|
|
|
$
|
533,348
|
|
|
See introduction and notes to the financial statements
245
Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
For the nine months ended September 30, 2007
(in thousands except share and per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ARIZONA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LAND
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACQUISITION OF
|
|
OTHER
|
|
CONSOLIDATED
|
|
|
|
|
INCOME
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMBINED
|
|
COMBINED
|
|
COMBINED
|
|
PRO FORMA
|
|
PRO FORMA
|
|
PRO FORMA
|
|
|
CORPORATION
|
|
WATERFRONT
|
|
ENTITIES I
|
|
ENTITIES II
|
|
ENTITIES I & II
|
|
ADJUSTMENTS
|
|
ADJUSTMENTS
|
|
CONSOLIDATED
|
|
Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental revenues
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
9,287
|
|
|
$
|
8,688
|
|
|
$
|
10,988
|
|
|
$
|
1,780
|
(I)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
30,743
|
|
Parking revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,959
|
|
|
|
2,737
|
|
|
|
1,388
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,084
|
|
Expense reimbursements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,620
|
|
|
|
7,050
|
|
|
|
2,953
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,623
|
|
Other operating income
|
|
|
176
|
|
|
|
89
|
|
|
|
112
|
|
|
|
86
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
463
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
$
|
176
|
|
|
$
|
14,955
|
|
|
$
|
18,587
|
|
|
$
|
15,415
|
|
|
$
|
1,780
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
50,913
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property operating
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
10,407
|
|
|
$
|
9,839
|
|
|
$
|
8,102
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
28,348
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,419
|
|
|
|
11,430
|
|
|
|
5,356
|
|
|
|
(3,531
|
) (K)
|
|
|
630
|
(L)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,304
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,228
|
|
|
|
4,464
|
|
|
|
4,758
|
|
|
|
3,689
|
(J)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,139
|
|
AZL merger transaction costs
|
|
|
181
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(181
|
) (N)
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative
|
|
|
118
|
|
|
|
274
|
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
85
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,125
|
(M)
|
|
|
1,618
|
|
|
Total expenses
|
|
$
|
299
|
|
|
$
|
19,328
|
|
|
$
|
25,749
|
|
|
$
|
18,301
|
|
|
$
|
158
|
|
|
$
|
630
|
|
|
$
|
944
|
|
|
$
|
65,409
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations
|
|
|
(123
|
)
|
|
|
(4,373
|
)
|
|
|
(7,162
|
)
|
|
|
(2,886
|
)
|
|
|
1,622
|
|
|
|
(630
|
)
|
|
|
(944
|
)
|
|
|
(14,496
|
)
|
Gain on Sale of Properties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income/(loss) from joint ventures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
Interest and dividend income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37
|
|
|
|
66
|
|
|
|
117
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
220
|
|
|
Income (loss) before minority interests
|
|
|
(123
|
)
|
|
|
(4,336
|
)
|
|
|
(7,096
|
)
|
|
|
(2,783
|
)
|
|
|
1,622
|
|
|
|
(630
|
)
|
|
|
(944
|
)
|
|
|
(14,290
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss allocated to Minority Interests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,371
|
(O)
|
|
Net income (loss) before taxes
|
|
|
(123
|
)
|
|
|
(4,336
|
)
|
|
|
(7,096
|
)
|
|
|
(2,783
|
)
|
|
|
1,622
|
|
|
|
(630
|
)
|
|
|
(944
|
)
|
|
|
(2,919
|
) (O)
|
Income Taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$
|
(123
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,336
|
)
|
|
$
|
(7,096
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,783
|
)
|
|
$
|
1,622
|
|
|
$
|
(630
|
)
|
|
$
|
(944
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,919
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma basic earnings (loss) per share (unaudited)
|
|
$
|
(0.07
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(0.96
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma weighted average common shares
outstanding basic (unaudited)
|
|
|
1,851,125
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,031,125
|
|
|
See introduction and notes to the financial statements
246
Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
For the year ended December 31, 2006
(in thousands except share and per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ARIZONA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LAND
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACQUISITION OF
|
|
OTHER
|
|
CONSOLIDATED
|
|
|
|
|
INCOME
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMBINED
|
|
COMBINED
|
|
COMBINED
|
|
PRO FORMA
|
|
PRO FORMA
|
|
PRO FORMA
|
|
|
CORPORATION
|
|
WATERFRONT
|
|
ENTITIES I
|
|
ENTITIES II
|
|
ENTITIES I & II
|
|
ADJUSTMENTS
|
|
ADJUSTMENTS
|
|
CONSOLIDATED
|
|
Revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental revenues
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
12,332
|
|
|
$
|
10,788
|
|
|
$
|
14,316
|
|
|
$
|
2,350
|
(P)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
39,786
|
|
Parking revenues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,261
|
|
|
|
3,269
|
|
|
|
1,335
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,865
|
|
Expense reimbursements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,089
|
|
|
|
9,207
|
|
|
|
3,339
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,635
|
|
Other operating income
|
|
|
445
|
|
|
|
184
|
|
|
|
256
|
|
|
|
39
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
924
|
|
|
Total revenues
|
|
$
|
445
|
|
|
$
|
18,866
|
|
|
$
|
23,520
|
|
|
$
|
19,029
|
|
|
$
|
2,350
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
64,210
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property operating
|
|
$
|
32
|
|
|
$
|
11,586
|
|
|
$
|
12,446
|
|
|
$
|
9,794
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
33,858
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,847
|
|
|
|
15,749
|
|
|
|
6,826
|
|
|
|
(4,087
|
) (R)
|
|
|
(1,141
|
) (S)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,194
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,238
|
|
|
|
5,986
|
|
|
|
6,213
|
|
|
|
4,858
|
(Q)
|
|
|
(40
|
) (T)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,255
|
|
AZL merger transaction costs
|
|
|
105
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(105
|
) (V)
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative
|
|
|
186
|
|
|
|
431
|
|
|
|
93
|
|
|
|
298
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,500
|
(U)
|
|
|
2,508
|
|
|
Total expenses
|
|
$
|
323
|
|
|
$
|
24,102
|
|
|
$
|
34,274
|
|
|
$
|
23,131
|
|
|
$
|
771
|
|
|
$
|
(1,181
|
)
|
|
$
|
1,395
|
|
|
$
|
82,815
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations
|
|
|
122
|
|
|
|
(5,236
|
)
|
|
|
(10,754
|
)
|
|
|
(4,102
|
)
|
|
|
1,579
|
|
|
|
1,181
|
|
|
|
(1,395
|
)
|
|
|
(18,605
|
)
|
Gain on Sale of Properties
|
|
|
3,568
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,568
|
|
Income/(loss) from joint ventures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(32
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(32
|
)
|
Interest and dividend income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
99
|
|
|
|
72
|
|
|
|
124
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
295
|
|
|
income (loss) before allocation to minority interests
|
|
|
3,690
|
|
|
|
(5,137
|
)
|
|
|
(10,682
|
)
|
|
|
(4,010
|
)
|
|
|
1,579
|
|
|
|
1,181
|
|
|
|
(1,395
|
)
|
|
|
(14,774
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss allocated to Minority Interests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,663
|
(W)
|
|
Net income before taxes
|
|
|
3,690
|
|
|
|
(5,137
|
)
|
|
|
(10,682
|
)
|
|
|
(4,010
|
)
|
|
|
1,579
|
|
|
|
1,181
|
|
|
|
(1,395
|
)
|
|
|
(3,111
|
) (W)
|
Income Taxes
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$
|
3,682
|
|
|
$
|
(5,137
|
)
|
|
$
|
(10,682
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,010
|
)
|
|
$
|
1,579
|
|
|
$
|
1,181
|
|
|
$
|
(1,395
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,119
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma basic earnings (loss) per share (unaudited)
|
|
$
|
1.99
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(1.03
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma weighted average common shares
outstanding basic (unaudited)
|
|
|
1,851,125
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,031,125
|
|
|
See introduction and notes to the financial statements
247
Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma
Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in thousands except share and per share amounts)
1.
Adjustments to the unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of September 30, 2007.
(A) Reflects the unaudited balance sheets of Arizona Land Income Corporation (AZL),
Waterfront and Combined Entities I as of September 30, 2007, and the audited combined balance sheet
of Combined Entities II as of September 30, 2007.
(B) Management determined that for purposes of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No.
141,
Business Combinations
, the properties owned and operated by related parties of The Shidler
Group were not under common control. Therefore, the entity with the largest amount of equity
(Waterfront) has been designated as the acquiring entity in the business combination and its assets
and liabilities have been recorded at historical cost. Jay Shidler is the controlling member of
Waterfront. The non-Shidler interests in the acquired properties are recorded at the estimated
fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities corresponding to their ownership
interests. Mr. Shidlers transfer of his interests in the acquired properties to the accounting
acquirer he controls is deemed to be a transfer under common control. In accordance with EITF
90-5, Mr. Shidlers interests in the acquired properties are recorded at his historical cost. For
some of the transferred interests, the secured nonrecourse indebtedness exceeds the asset basis.
Since Mr. Shidler has no guarantee or commitment for any of these obligations nor does he intend to
provide further financial support to the investment, his historical cost basis in these interests
is zero.
The following pro forma adjustments are necessary to reflect the acquisition of the
non-Waterfront interests and related allocation of purchase price. The allocation of purchase
price is based on Managements preliminary estimates and is subject to change based on the final
determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
248
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ALLOCATION OF
|
|
|
|
|
COMBINED
|
|
PURCHASE PRICE
|
|
|
|
|
ENTITIES I & II
|
|
BASED ON
|
|
PRO
|
|
|
SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
|
|
ESTIMATED
|
|
FORMA
|
(in 000s)
|
|
BALANCE SHEET
|
|
FAIR VALUE
|
|
ADJUSTMENT
|
|
Net investments in real estate
|
|
$
|
192,686
|
|
|
$
|
356,101
|
|
|
$
|
163,415
|
(1)
|
Investment in joint venture
|
|
|
263
|
|
|
|
263
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
8,272
|
|
|
|
8,272
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted cash
|
|
|
3,832
|
|
|
|
3,832
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable, net
|
|
|
4,796
|
|
|
|
4,796
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred costs
|
|
|
2,931
|
|
|
|
2,931
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible assets on real estate acquisitions, net
|
|
|
16,299
|
|
|
|
25,970
|
|
|
|
9,671
|
(1)
|
Other assets
|
|
|
1,589
|
|
|
|
1,589
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43,022
|
|
|
|
43,022
|
(4)
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
$
|
230,668
|
|
|
$
|
446,776
|
|
|
$
|
216,108
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage notes payable
|
|
$
|
286,670
|
|
|
$
|
286,670
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
|
|
4,104
|
|
|
|
4,104
|
|
|
|
|
|
Security deposits
|
|
|
1,850
|
|
|
|
1,850
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
49,025
|
|
|
|
982
|
|
|
|
(36,043
|
)
(2)
|
Below market lease value
|
|
|
4,291
|
|
|
|
15,398
|
|
|
|
11,107
|
(1)
|
|
Total Liabilities
|
|
$
|
345,940
|
|
|
$
|
309,004
|
|
|
$
|
(24,936
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interests
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
97,831
|
|
|
$
|
89,309
|
(3)
|
Additional paid in capital
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,941
|
|
|
|
36,463
|
(3)
|
Stockholders equity (deficiency)
|
|
|
(115,272
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
115,272
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity
|
|
$
|
230,668
|
|
|
$
|
446,776
|
|
|
$
|
216,108
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Increase in Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
216,108
|
|
Total Decrease in Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,936
|
|
|
Total Increase in Minority Interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
241,044
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
These pro forma adjustments, which total $241,044, are primarily the result of recording the
appropriate interest in real estate properties and related intangibles at fair market value as
discussed above.
|
|
|
|
The fair value of tangible assets acquired is determined by valuing the property as if it were
vacant, applying methods similar to those used by independent appraisers to value
income-producing property. The resulting value is then allocated to land, buildings, tenant
improvements, and furniture, fixtures and equipment based on Managements determination of the
relative fair value of these assets. The assumptions used in the allocation of fair values to
assets acquired are based on Managements best estimates at the time of evaluation.
|
|
|
|
Fair value is assigned to above- and below-market leases based on the differences between (a)
the contractual amounts to be paid by the tenant based on the existing lease and (b)
Managements estimate of current market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, over
the remaining terms of the in-place leases.
|
|
|
|
The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets consists of acquired in-place leases and
tenant relationships. The fair value allocated to acquired in-place leases consists of a
variety of components including, but not necessarily limited to: (a) the value associated with
avoiding the cost of originating the acquired in-place leases (i.e. the market cost to execute a
lease, including leasing commissions and legal fees, if any); (b) the value associated with lost
revenue related to tenant reimbursable operating costs estimated to be incurred during the
assumed lease-up period (i.e. real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses); and
(c) the value associated with lost rental revenue from existing leases during the assumed
lease-up period.
|
|
(2)
|
|
Represents the elimination of a loan payable, including accrued interest of $48,043, relating
to the City Center property owed to Management, not being assumed by the Operating Partnership
as part of the Transactions net of the $12,000 promissory note issued in the Transactions.
|
|
(3)
|
|
The historical combined deficit of the acquired properties $115,272 is offset by the pro
forma adjustment of $241,044. The resulting positive balance of $125,772 is reclassified to
minority interest based on the relative fair value of the securities in the bundled
transaction. The relative fair value of the common and convertible preferred units is 28.991%
and 71.009%, respectively.
|
|
(4)
|
|
Represents goodwill based on the fair value of the consideration received (common and
convertible preferred units being issued and the $12,000 promissory note) less the fair value
of the net assets (tangible and intangible assets acquired less debt assumed) exchanged in the
Transactions. The goodwill
|
249
|
|
|
|
|
associated with the excess fair value of the common units was
calculated by multiplying the difference between the share price as determined by EITF 99-12
($5.10) and $2.79 (the fair value per common unit for the net assets being acquired in the
Transaction in accordance with the agreements) by the estimated number of common units that
will be issued to parties in the Transactions that will be recognized at fair value (those
other than Waterfront and its controlling member, Jay Shidler) (6,689,325).
|
|
|
|
The convertible preferred units have a fair value per convertible preferred unit for the net
assets being acquired in the Transactions of $25.00. The fair value of a convertible preferred
unit was estimated by management to be $37.31 after taking into account the common stock price
determined in accordance with EITF 99-12 ($5.10) and various other factors that determine the
value of a convertible security. The goodwill associated with the convertible preferred units
was determined by multiplying the difference between the fair value of the security ($37.31) and
the fair value per convertible preferred unit for the net assets ($25.00) by the estimated
number of convertible preferred units that will be issued to parties in the Transactions that
will be recognized at fair value (those other than Waterfront and its controlling member, Jay
Shidler) (2,239,586).
|
(C) Represents the distribution of estimated operating cash balances to the predecessor
partners of the transferred entities.
(D) Represents the estimated costs directly related to the Transactions that were incurred by
POP Venture, LLC on behalf of the accounting acquirer. The total includes $5,371 that was
previously capitalized as deferred acquisition costs. The identifiable assets being acquired in
the Transactions were recorded at their estimated fair value. Accordingly, the additional costs
are capitalized as goodwill.
(E) Reflects the allocation of the contributed equity based on the issuance proceeds from the
bundled transaction be allocated to the two classes of equity (common and convertible preferred
units) based on their relative fair value of the securities in accordance with EITF 99-12. The
EITF 99-12 value of the common and convertible preferred units is $69,238 (13,576,165
units multiplied by $5.10 per share) and $169,585 (4,545,300 units multiplied by $37.31 per
share). The contributed equity is the acquired entities equity after fair value adjustments and
distributions of cash to the partners. Mr. Shidlers historical cost basis in his interests in
Waterfront and the acquired entities aggregates to a deficit balance. Since there is no
requirement to restore the deficit, the portion of the deficit balance allocable to the convertible
preferred units ($14,095) is reclassified to the common units. Limited Partner equity is allocated
between the common and convertible preferred units as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CONVERTIBLE
|
|
|
|
|
COMMON
|
|
PREFERRED
|
|
|
|
|
UNITS
|
|
UNITS
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
Contributed Equity
|
|
$
|
36,463
|
|
|
$
|
89,309
|
|
|
$
|
125,772
|
|
|
Waterfront accumulated deficit reclassification
|
|
|
(10,014
|
)
|
|
|
(24,527
|
)
|
|
|
(34,541
|
)
|
Reclassification of Sponsors deficit capital account
|
|
|
(8,761
|
)
|
|
|
8,761
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other pro forma adjustments
|
|
|
(1,294
|
)
|
|
|
(3,169
|
)
|
|
|
(4,463
|
)
|
|
Total Adjustments
|
|
|
(20,069
|
)
|
|
|
(18,935
|
)
|
|
|
(39,004
|
)
|
|
Pre-Adjusted Equity
|
|
$
|
16,394
|
|
|
$
|
70,374
|
|
|
$
|
86,768
|
|
|
(F) Reflects the following adjustment to cash and cash equivalents and stockholders equity:
250
|
|
|
|
|
(in 000s)
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
Stockholders Equity
|
|
$
|
4,103
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from Stock Subscription
|
|
$
|
6,350
|
|
Less: AZL transaction costs
|
|
|
(548
|
)
|
|
Net Adjustment to Cash
|
|
$
|
5,802
|
|
|
Pre-Adjusted Stockholders Equity
|
|
$
|
9,905
|
|
|
(G) In accordance with EITF 94-2, limited partner common unit equity is combined with the
general partner common equity and is rebalanced based on relative general partner and limited
partner common unit ownership percentages. The common equity was allocated 18.25% to the general
partner common unit holders or REIT common shares and 81.75% to the limited partner common unit
holders based on their relative ownership interests in the Operating Partnership.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIMITED
|
|
GENERAL
|
|
|
|
|
PARTNER
|
|
PARTNER
|
|
|
|
|
COMMON
|
|
COMMON
|
|
|
|
|
UNITS
|
|
UNITS
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
Pre-Adjusted Equity
|
|
$
|
16,394
|
|
|
$
|
9,905
|
|
|
$
|
26,299
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Pre-Adjusted Equity
|
|
$
|
26,299
|
|
|
$
|
26,299
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ownership Interest
|
|
|
81.75
|
%
|
|
|
18.25
|
%
|
|
|
100.00
|
%
|
|
Re-balanced Equity
|
|
$
|
21,499
|
|
|
$
|
4,800
|
|
|
$
|
26,299
|
|
|
Re-balancing Adjustment
|
|
$
|
5,105
|
|
|
$
|
(5,105
|
)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
(H) Reflects the following adjustment to additional paid-in capital:
|
|
|
|
|
(in 000s)
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
Proceeds from stock subscription
|
|
$
|
6,350
|
|
Common Stock
Par Value
|
|
|
(118
|
)
|
Equity Re-balancing Adjustment
|
|
|
(5,105
|
)
|
Reclassification of AZL accumulated deficit
|
|
|
(17,753
|
)
|
AZL transaction costs
|
|
|
(548
|
)
|
|
Net Adjustment
|
|
$
|
(17,174
|
)
|
|
Proceeds
from stock subscription relates to subscriptions for POPT
common stock by designees of
Pacific Office Contributor. As part of the Transactions, designees of
Pacific Office Contributor have executed a subscription agreement
contractually obligating them to invest
$5 million in cash to purchase shares of common stock of POPT. Another designee of Pacific
Office Contributor has executed a subscription agreement
contractually obligating it to invest an additional
$1.35 million in cash to purchase shares of common stock of POPT.
In connection with the Transactions, certain employees of the Advisor will be granted fully
vested indirect ownership interests in the Operating Partnership. These interests have a fair
value of $4,200. The value of these interests will be expensed as compensation in the first period
following the completion of the Transactions. The one-time charge associated with the granting of
these interests has been excluded from the unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of
operations.
251
Management expects to incur a total of approximately $11,000 of costs in connection with the
Transactions. Approximately $7,000 of Transaction costs that will be paid prior to the completion
of the Transactions, with the remaining $4,000 being paid at closing. These costs have been paid
by Jay Shidler and The Shidler Group related parties. These costs are shown as an expense of the
accounting acquirer (Waterfront). Management determined that a portion of these costs was
allocable to Waterfront. The costs allocable to Waterfront have been capitalized as noted in (D)
above. The Transaction costs are a non-recurring expense associated with the Transactions and have
been eliminated from the unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations.
2.
Adjustments to the unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations for the nine month
period ended September 30, 2007.
(I) Represents the amortization into rental income of the purchase accounting adjustments
related to the acquisition of Combined Entities I and Combined Entities II allocated to
below-market rent leases.
(J) Represents the additional depreciation expense and amortization of intangibles as a result
of the purchase accounting adjustments related to the acquisition of Combined Entities I and
Combined Entities II. These amounts were determined based on Managements evaluation of the
estimated useful lives of real estate properties and the intangibles. The following useful lives
were used to determine the pro forma adjustments. Management considered the length of time a real
estate property had been in existence, the maintenance history as well as anticipated future
maintenance, and any contractual stipulations that might limit the useful life, in determining the
lives.
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Building and improvements
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18 to 46 years
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Remaining lease term
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(K) Represents the elimination of interest expense related to the City Center loan that is not
assumed in the Transactions.
(L) Represents nine months of interest expense on the $12,000 note payable to POP Venture, LLC
relating to the acquisition of the City Square property.
(M) Represents the base management fee paid to the Advisor (annual fee pro-rated for nine
months).
(N) Represents the elimination of merger transaction costs incurred by AZL.
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(O) The loss before minority interests is increased by the pro-rated preferred distribution to
the preferred unitholders ($1,704). The resulting loss of $15,994 is then allocated between the
minority interest (limited partner) and the general partner based on their relative ownership of
the Operating Partnership.
3.
Adjustments to the unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations for the year ended
December 31, 2006.
(P) Represents the amortization into rental income of the purchase accounting adjustments
related to the acquisition of Combined Entities I and Combined Entities II allocated to
below-market rent leases.
(Q) Represents the additional depreciation expense and amortization of intangibles as a result
of the purchase accounting adjustments related to the acquisition of Combined Entities I and
Combined Entities II. These amounts were determined based on Managements evaluation of the
estimated useful lives of real estate properties and the intangibles. The following useful lives
were used to determine the pro forma adjustments. Management considered the length of time a real
estate property had been in existence, the maintenance history as well as anticipated future
maintenance, and any contractual stipulations that might limit the useful life, in determining the
lives.
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18 to 46 years
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(R) Represents the elimination of interest expense related to the City Center loan that is not
assumed in the Transactions.
(S) Represents additional interest expense attributable to the larger secured note payables on
the Davies Pacific Center, Waterfront Plaza, and Pan Am Building properties $4,553, the elimination
of the non-recurring defeasance costs associated with the Davies Pacific Center, Waterfront Plaza,
and Pan Am Building $5,176, the elimination of interest expense related to the Davies Pacific
Center capitalized land lease $1,358 (the Davies Pacific Center land was acquired in October 2006
with a portion of the new loan proceeds. The land has been treated as if acquired and the loan has
been treated as if incurred on January 1, 2006), and additional interest expense of $840 on the
$12,000 note payable to POP Venture, LLC relating to the acquisition of the City Square Property.
(T) Represents reduced amortization expense related to deferred loan costs associated with the
refinanced loans for Davies Pacific Center, Waterfront Plaza, and Pan Am Building that are being
amortized over a ten year loan term versus a five year term for the loans that they replaced.
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(U) Represents the base management fee paid to the Advisor.
(V) Represents the elimination of transaction costs incurred by AZL.
(W) The loss before minority interests is increased by the preferred distribution to the
preferred unitholders ($2,273). The resulting loss of $17,047 is then allocated between the
minority interest (limited partner) and the general partner based on their relative ownership of
the Operating Partnership.
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Appendix A
MASTER FORMATION AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
and
POP VENTURE, LLC
Dated as of October 3, 2006
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CONTRIBUTION
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CLOSING
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF POP
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Schedules
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Schedule 2A
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POP Properties
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Exhibit A
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Management Advisory Agreement
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Registration Rights Agreement
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UPREIT Agreement
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UPREIT Certificate
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Non-Competition Agreement
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THIS MASTER FORMATION AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
is dated as of October 3, 2006 by and between
ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION, an Arizona corporation (together with any successor by merger,
AZL
), and POP VENTURE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (
POP
). All terms not
otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings set forth in Section 2 below.
1.
PURPOSE
.
AZL and POP have entered into this Agreement for the purpose of setting
forth the terms of the Transactions pursuant to which the parties shall create an UPREIT
subsidiary limited partnership of AZL. The UPREIT shall acquire from POP, or the POP Members
designated by POP, the Contributed Interests in the POP Affiliates in exchange for Common Units and
Preferred Units. AZL and the UPREIT shall thereafter operate under the name Pacific Office
Properties and through the POP Affiliates, shall directly or indirectly own, in full or in part
and in fee simple or leasehold interests, commercial office properties. On the terms and subject
to the conditions set forth herein, the parties agree to execute and deliver such additional
agreements and undertake such additional actions as further provided herein, including:
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Forming a Delaware limited partnership to serve as the UPREIT;
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Authorizing a one-for-two reverse stock split of common stock and amendments to
the charter of AZL;
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Reincorporating AZL in Maryland;
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Entering into an agreement with Advisor pursuant to which Advisor shall manage
substantially all of the business and operations of the UPREIT and AZL;
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Selling substantially all of the assets of AZL and declaring a special dividend
of $1.00 per share to the shareholders of AZL;
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Selling Common Units of the UPREIT or shares of common stock of AZL to
affiliates of POP for $5 million;
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Issuing a share of preferred stock of AZL to the Advisor on behalf of holders
of Common Units and Preferred Units with voting rights at AZL; and
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Obtaining all necessary approvals of the shareholders of AZL at a duly convened
special meeting of the shareholders of AZL.
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DEFINITIONS
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As used in this Agreement, the following terms shown have the meanings set forth in this
Section 2.
Adjusted Per Share Value
shall mean the difference of (x) the average closing price per
share of AZL Common Stock reported in the consolidated transaction reporting system during the
ninety (90) trading days immediately preceding the date of this Agreement (but in no event less
than $3.75 nor more than $4.00) minus (y) the amount of the Special Dividend; all subject to
adjustment in the event of the Reverse Stock Split or any other change in the capitalization of AZL
or the Surviving Corporation.
Advisor
shall mean Pacific Office Management, Inc., a corporation to be incorporated in the
State of Delaware.
Advisory Agreement
shall mean all oral and written agreements and other contractual or other
similar arrangements between AZL and AZLA or between AZL and AZLB, pursuant to which AZLA or AZLB
has provided or may hereafter provide services to AZL prior to the Closing.
Affiliate
shall mean with respect to a specified Person, a Person that directly or
indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common
control with the Person specified and shall have such additional meaning as such term has under SEC
Rule 12b-2.
Agreement
shall mean this Master Formation and Contribution Agreement.
AMEX
shall mean the American Stock Exchange.
AZL Common Stock
shall mean the Class A common stock, no par value, of AZL, which is listed
on the AMEX.
AZL Material Adverse Effect
shall mean an effect that would reasonably be expected to be
material and adverse to the financial condition, business, or results of operations of AZL, or to
the number of beneficial or record shareholders of AZL Common Stock, or that would materially and
adversely affect the ability of AZL, the UPREIT or the Surviving Corporation to consummate the
Transactions.
AZLA
shall mean Peacock, Hislop, Staley & Given, Inc., an Arizona corporation.
AZLB
shall mean ALI Advisor, Inc., an Arizona corporation.
Closing
shall mean the closing of the Transactions.
Closing Date
shall mean the date at which all of the Transactions are consummated.
Code
shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Common Units
shall mean common partnership units of the UPREIT. The Common Units will have
a distribution yield equal to the dividend yield of Surviving Corporation Common Stock (anticipated
to have the Initial Dividend Yield immediately following Closing) and will be exchangeable into
shares of AZL Common Stock initially on a one-for-one basis (subject to adjustment), provided that
holders of Common Units issued at the Closing may not exchange their Common Units into shares of
AZL Common Stock prior to the second anniversary of the Closing. The Common Units otherwise will
have the rights, preferences, terms and conditions set forth in the UPREIT Agreement.
Contributed Assets
shall mean certain tangible and intangible assets, including engineering
reports, feasibility studies, contract rights, market studies and other intangibles owned by POP,
all of which shall be contributed by POP to the UPREIT at Closing.
Contributed Interests
shall mean the POP Membership Interests to be contributed by POP, or
the POP Members designated by POP, to the UPREIT at Closing in exchange for Common Units and
Preferred Units.
Contribution Agreements
shall mean all of the Contribution Agreements (each in a form
reasonably agreed among AZL, POP and the executing POP Members (if different than POP)) executed
between AZL and POP, or the POP Members designated by POP, within thirty (30) days after the
execution of this Agreement; and each Contribution Agreement shall relate to the particular POP
Property that is owned, directly or indirectly, fully or in part and whether in fee simple or
through a ground lease,
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by the POP Affiliate in which such POP Member(s) own membership interests. AZL shall be an
intended third party beneficiary to each Contribution Agreement.
Contribution Agreement
shall
mean any one (1) of the Contribution Agreements.
Exchange Act
shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Exchange Act Filing
shall mean any report, form, schedule or other documents requested to be
filed or filed with the SEC pursuant to the Exchange Act.
Gross Asset Value
shall mean the value of each POP Property set forth in the Contribution
Agreement for such POP Property (provided that, in the case of any POP Property for which the
Contributed Interests are less than one hundred percent (100%) of the ownership interests in such
POP Property, such value shall reflect only the percentage (of the total) economic interests in
such POP Property that is owned by one or more POP Affiliates and represented by the Contributed
Interests relating to such POP Property). For example, Gross Asset Value would equal $10 million
if the POP Property had a value of $100 million and the Contributed Interest of the POP Affiliate
was ten percent (10%) of the ownership interests in such POP Property.
Independent Director
shall mean a director of the Surviving Corporation who meets the
independence requirements set forth in the rules of AMEX (whether or not he or she meets the
requirements of SEC Rule 10A-3).
Initial Dividend Yield
shall mean the annual divided yield set by the Board of Directors of
the Surviving Corporation for the first quarterly dividend following Closing and is anticipated by
the parties to be an annual amount equal to six percent (6%) of the Adjusted Per Share Value.
Knowledge
shall mean, in the case of AZL, the actual knowledge of any of Thomas R. Hislop,
Larry P. Staley or Barry W. Peacock, and, in the case of POP, the actual knowledge of any of Jay H.
Shidler, Lawrence J. Taff or James C. Reynolds.
Management Advisory Agreement
shall mean the agreement in the form attached as Exhibit
A or, if such form is not so attached, as agreed by the parties within thirty (30) days
following the date of this Agreement, to be entered into at Closing among Surviving Corporation,
the UPREIT and Advisor, pursuant to which Advisor will provide to and on behalf of Surviving
Corporation: (a) entity administration services, (b) asset management services and (c) investment
and capital management services.
Maryland Subsidiary
shall mean a corporation to be incorporated in the State of Maryland as
a wholly-owned subsidiary of AZL.
Members Instrument
shall mean the instrument required under each Contribution Agreement to
be executed by each POP Member(s) at Closing in order to convey his or her Contributed Interests in
the applicable POP Affiliate.
Mortgage Prepayment
shall mean the payment in the amount of $1,783,208.79, received by AZL
on July 1, 2006 from the maker of the mortgage note receivable held by AZL.
Net Asset Value
shall mean, for each POP Property (or Contributed Interest, in the case of
any POP Property for which the Contributed Interests are less than one hundred percent (100%) of
the ownership interests in such POP Property), the amount equal to (a) the difference between (i)
the Gross Asset Value minus (ii) the amount, including accrued and unpaid interest, of the POP
Properties
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Indebtedness encumbering such POP Property at Closing, as adjusted by (b) the net adjustments
for the Closing prorations contemplated by this Agreement and the applicable Contribution
Agreement.
Permitted Common Dividends
shall mean regular quarterly dividends declared (whether or not
paid) with respect to AZL Common Stock (and expressly excluding the Special Dividend), which
regular quarterly dividends shall not exceed $0.10 per share in the aggregate for any calendar
quarter beginning with the quarter ended September 30, 2006.
Person
shall mean any individual, trust or entity of any nature.
POP Affiliates
shall mean, collectively, the entities identified on
Schedule 2A
. POP
Affiliate shall mean any one (1) of the POP Affiliates.
POP Material Adverse Effect
shall mean an effect that would reasonably be expected to be
material and adverse to the financial condition, business, or results of operations of POP, the POP
Affiliates and the POP Properties, taken as a whole, or that would materially and adversely affect
the ability of POP and the POP Affiliates, taken as a whole, to consummate the Transactions.
POP Members
shall mean the members of the POP Affiliates holding the Contributed Interests
prior to Closing, as more particularly identified, with each of their respective POP Membership
Interests, on schedules delivered by POP at closing. POP Member shall mean any one (1) of the
POP Members.
POP Membership Interests
shall mean all of the limited liability company membership
interests held by the POP Members in the POP Affiliates.
POP Operating Agreements
shall mean collectively, the limited liability company operating
agreements of the POP Affiliates. POP Operating Agreement shall mean any one (1) of the POP
Operating Agreements.
POP Properties
shall mean, collectively, the properties identified on
Schedule 2B
. POP
Property shall mean any one (1) of the POP Properties. As will be addressed in more detail in the
relevant Contribution Agreement: (a) certain POP Affiliates directly or indirectly own certain of
the POP Properties in fee simple; (b) certain POP Affiliates directly or indirectly own leasehold
interests in certain of the POP Properties; (c) certain POP Affiliates directly or indirectly own
less than one hundred percent (100%) of certain POP Properties, in a tenancy-in-common with an
unrelated third party; (d) certain POP Affiliates directly or indirectly own less than one hundred
percent (100%) of certain POP Properties in a joint venture relationship with an unrelated third
party; and (e) certain POP Affiliates directly or indirectly own a POP Property through a
condominium. In the case of all of (c), (d) and (e), however, the POP Affiliates directly or
indirectly hold day-to-day operational control over the relevant POP Properties.
POP Properties Indebtedness
shall mean, for any POP Property, the unpaid mortgage debt
secured by such POP Property (it being understood, however, that the collateral for such
indebtedness may, depending on the POP Property in question, be a lien encumbering fee simple
title, a leasehold estate or an ownership interest in a condominium); provided that, in the case of
any POP Property for which the Contributed Interests are less than one hundred percent (100%) of
the ownership interests in such POP Property, such amount shall reflect only that percentage of the
indebtedness equal to the percentage ownership represented by such Contributed Interests relating
to such POP Property. By way of example, the POP Properties Indebtedness would equal $10 million
if the POP Property was encumbered with $100 million of indebtedness and the interest of the POP
Affiliate was ten percent (10%) of the ownership interests in such POP Property. The POP
Properties Indebtedness is expected to aggregate approximately $403,000,000 at Closing.
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Preferred Units
shall mean convertible preferred partnership units of the UPREIT, each with
terms and conditions of the Preferred Units described on
Schedule 2C
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Pursuit Costs
are all out-of-pocket professional and other costs and expenses incurred in
connection with all document preparation, negotiation, due diligence, regulatory approval and other
actions or undertakings, incident to, in preparation for or in anticipation of this Agreement, the
consummation of the Transactions, whether with respect to the POP Properties, the UPREIT, the
Maryland Subsidiary or otherwise, up to a maximum amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000).
Registration Rights Agreement
shall mean the Master Registration Rights Agreement in the
form attached as Exhibit B or, if such form is not so attached, as agreed by the parties
within thirty (30) days following the date of this Agreement, to be entered into at Closing among
AZL and the POP Members, pursuant to which AZL shall give the POP Members certain registration
rights (commonly known as demand and piggyback registration rights) with respect to AZL Common
Stock.
SEC
shall mean the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Securities Act
shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Shareholder Approval
shall mean the approval and adoption by the shareholders of AZL of this
Agreement and the Transactions, all in satisfaction of the requirements of the Arizona Business
Corporation Act, the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of AZL, SEC Rule 14a-4(a)(3) and
applicable AMEX rules.
Special Dividend
shall mean a dividend with respect to AZL Common Stock in the amount of
$1.00 per share, which shall, to the extent possible, constitute a capital gain dividend within
the meaning of Section 857(b)(3)(C) of the Code.
Superior Proposal
shall mean any bona fide, written and unsolicited acquisition proposal
made by a Person that is not an Affiliate of AZL, AZLA or AZLB for a transaction which would result
in (a) the shareholders of AZL immediately preceding the consummation of such transaction ceasing
to hold at least a majority of the voting equity securities in the surviving or resulting Person of
such transaction or (b) AZL ceasing to hold all or substantially all of AZLs assets, taken as a
whole, in either case in exchange for consideration consisting solely of cash or securities traded
on a registered national securities exchange or a combination thereof and not subject to a
financing contingency and otherwise on terms that the Board of Directors of AZL determines, in its
good faith judgment (and taking into account all of the terms and conditions of such acquisition
proposal, including any break-up fees, expense reimbursement provisions, conditions to
consummation, the ability of the Person making the acquisition proposal to finance the transaction,
timing of the closing thereof, as well as any revisions to the terms of the Transactions or this
Agreement proposed by POP after being notified pursuant to Section 14.7) and after consultation
with Bryan Cave LLP, are more favorable to AZLs shareholders from a financial point of view than
the Transactions (after taking into account any revised terms thereof) and is reasonably likely to
be completed without undue delay.
Surviving Corporation
shall mean the corporation surviving the merger of AZL with and into
the Maryland Subsidiary.
Surviving Corporation Articles
shall mean the Articles of Incorporation in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit C or, if such form is not so attached, as agreed by the parties within
thirty (30) days following the date of this Agreement, of the Surviving Corporation.
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Surviving Corporation By-laws
shall mean the By-laws in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit D or, if such form is not so attached, as agreed by the parties within thirty (30)
days following the date of this Agreement, of the Surviving Corporation.
Surviving Corporation Class B Common Stock
shall mean the Class B common stock of the
Surviving Corporation, which shall not be listed on the AMEX.
Surviving Corporation Common Stock
shall mean the common stock of the Surviving Corporation,
which shall be listed on the AMEX.
Title Insurance Company
shall mean First American Title Insurance Company.
Transactions
shall mean collectively all of the transactions and corporate actions
contemplated by this Agreement, including the Exhibits hereto.
UPREIT
shall mean Pacific Office Properties L.P., a Delaware limited partnership to be
formed, and whose sole general partner shall be AZL and which will be the operating partnership or
umbrella partnership in AZLs umbrella partnership real estate investment trust structure.
UPREIT shall also include (a) any entity or entities controlled by the UPREIT or AZL and
designated by the UPREIT to acquire any of the Contributed Interests, and (b) any directly or
indirectly wholly owned subsidiary entities of Pacific Office Properties, L.P. designated by
Pacific Office Properties, L.P., to enter into agreements relating to real estate or to own real
estate for and on behalf of Pacific Office Properties, L.P. excluding all Taxable REIT Subsidiaries
(as defined in Section 856(l) of the Code).
UPREIT Agreement
shall mean the limited partnership agreement of the UPREIT in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit E or, if such form is not so attached, as agreed by the parties
within thirty (30) days following the date of this Agreement.
UPREIT Certificate
shall mean the certificate of formation of the UPREIT in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit F or, if such form is not so attached, as agreed by the parties
within thirty (30) days following the date of this Agreement.
3.
SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL
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3.1
Shareholders Meeting
. AZL, acting through its Board of Directors, shall, subject
to, and in accordance with, applicable law, (i) promptly and duly call, give notice of, convene and
hold as soon as practicable, a meeting of the holders of AZL Common Stock and Class B Common Stock
(the
Shareholders Meeting
) for the purpose of voting to approve and adopt this Agreement and the
Transactions, all in satisfaction of the requirements of SEC Rule 14a-4(a)(3); (ii) recommend
approval and adoption of this Agreement and the Transactions by the shareholders of AZL and include
in the proxy statement such recommendation and (iii) take all reasonable action to solicit and
obtain such approval.
3.2
Filing of Proxy Statement
. As promptly as practicable following the date of this
Agreement, AZL shall file a preliminary proxy statement for the Shareholders Meeting, which proxy
statement shall satisfy the requirements of Section 3.1 of this Agreement and of SEC Schedule 14A.
AZL shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that such proxy statement is finalized
such that a definitive proxy statement can be filed no later than thirty (30) days after the filing
of the preliminary proxy statement. In advance of filing the preliminary proxy statement, AZL
shall provide POP with a copy of the preliminary proxy statement and provide an opportunity to
comment thereon, and thereafter shall promptly advise POP of any material communication received by
AZL or its advisors from the SEC with respect to the preliminary proxy statement. The description
of POP, POP Affiliates, POP Members
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and POP Properties and of the terms and conditions of this Agreement contained in the
preliminary proxy statement shall be provided by POP. Each of AZL and POP shall cooperate and
shall instruct their respective agents, attorneys and accountants to cooperate in the preparation
and filing of the preliminary and final proxy statements. Each of POP and AZL agrees, as to itself
and its Affiliates, that none of the information supplied or to be supplied by it for inclusion or
incorporation by reference in the proxy statement and any supplement thereto will, at the date of
mailing to AZLs shareholders and at the time of the Shareholders Meeting, contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements
therein, in the light of the circumstances under which such statement is made, not misleading.
Each of POP and AZL further agrees that if it shall become aware, prior to the Shareholders
Meeting, of any information that would cause any of the statements in the proxy statement to be
false or misleading with respect to any material fact, or to omit to state any material fact
necessary to make the statements therein not false or misleading, to promptly inform the other
party thereof.
3.3
Mailing of Proxy Statement
. AZL, as promptly as practicable following the
satisfaction of the requirements of Section 3.2, shall cause the definitive proxy statement
relating to the Shareholders Meeting mailed to its shareholders in satisfaction of the requirements
of the Exchange Act, AMEX and Arizona Business Corporation Act.
4.
CONTRIBUTION
.
4.1
Formation
.
AZL shall form the UPREIT immediately prior to Closing by filing the
UPREIT Certificate with the Delaware Secretary of State and adopting the UPREIT Agreement. AZL
shall be the sole general partner of the UPREIT.
4.2
POP Members Contribution
. Pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and pursuant to
the Contribution Agreements, the UPREIT will acquire the Contributed Interests and Contributed
Assets subject to and in accordance with the terms of the Contribution Agreements. As a result,
the UPREIT will acquire (fully or in part) direct or indirect ownership of the POP Properties, as
more specifically described in the respective Contribution Agreement for each POP Property.
4.3
Agreed Value
. AZL and POP have agreed that the aggregate Gross Asset Values,
including the value attributable to the Contributed Assets, is $568,000,000 (prior to deducting the
aggregate amount of the POP Properties Indebtedness), subject to the prorations and adjustments
provided in the applicable Contribution Agreement, or as otherwise provided herein.
4.4
Aggregate Unit Issuance
. As consideration for the contribution of the Contributed
Interests and the Contributed Assets to the UPREIT, POP and the POP Members shall receive, or
direct the issuance, in the aggregate, of Common Units having a value equal to twenty five percent
(25%), and Preferred Units equal to seventy-five percent (75%), of an amount equal to the aggregate
Net Asset Values (which would be approximately $165,000,000 on the date hereof). For the purposes
of this Section, Common Units shall have a per unit value equal to the Adjusted Per Share Value.
For the purposes of this Section, Preferred Units shall have a per unit value of $25.00.
4.5
Allocation Among POP Members
. The Common Units and Preferred Units issuable at
Closing shall be allocated as designated by POP based upon a schedule prepared by POP and delivered
at Closing.
4.6
General Partners Contribution
. Pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, at
Closing, AZL shall contribute to the UPREIT all of its assets as of the Closing Date (including any
AZL Assets that have not been sold prior to the Closing Date) except for any cash reserved for the
payment of
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the Special Dividend, any Permitted Common Dividends or any accrued liabilities of AZL. In
consideration for such contribution, AZL shall acquire a general partner interest in the UPREIT and
become the sole general partner of the UPREIT and shall be deemed to have made a contribution to
the UPREIT in an amount equal to the book value of the assets so contributed. Thereafter, AZL shall
have the rights, duties, privileges and obligations as the holder of the general partner interest
and as the general partner of the UPREIT and be subject to the terms and conditions of the UPREIT
Certificate and the UPREIT Agreement. AZLs general partner interest at any particular time shall
be equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the total number of shares of Surviving
Corporation Common Stock and Surviving Corporation Class B Common Stock outstanding as of such
time, by (ii) the sum of (A) the total number of shares of Surviving Corporation Common Stock and
Surviving Corporation Class B Common Stock outstanding as of such time, plus (B) the total number
of shares of Surviving Corporation Common Stock into which Common Units outstanding as of such time
are exchangeable.
4.7
Intended Tax Treatment
. The parties acknowledge that, except to the extent that
any or all of POP and the POP Members receive any cash in consideration for the Contributed
Interests or the Contributed Assets, the parties intend for the transfer of the Contributed
Interests and the Contributed Assets in exchange for Common Units and Preferred Units to result in
no current recognition (i.e., a deferral) of gain or loss for federal income tax purposes pursuant
to Section 721 of the Code (such treatment, the
Intended Tax Treatment
). The parties shall
cooperate in all reasonable respects with POP and the POP Members to facilitate such treatment.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the UPREIT and AZL shall be responsible
for costs associated with any Internal Revenue Service audit made directly of either or both of the
UPREIT and AZL relating to their respective operations.
4.8
Termination for Tax Purposes
. Because the contribution of the Contributed
Interests may cause certain POP Affiliates to terminate for federal income tax purposes under
Section 708(b) of the Code, the parties to this Agreement agree that the Contribution Agreements
with respect to POP Membership Interests in such POP Affiliates shall provide that the POP Members
shall have the right and obligation to file any final tax returns for such POP Affiliates. The
parties intend that the foregoing contribution section shall not terminate or liquidate the POP
Affiliates under the laws of their jurisdiction of formation for any other purpose and that each
POP Affiliate shall continue to exist after Closing, with each POP Affiliate continuing to own its
interest in the POP Property owned by such POP Affiliate prior to Closing but with the UPREIT as
the sole member of each POP Affiliate as of the Closing Date.
5.
REVERSE STOCK SPLIT AND CHARTER AMENDMENTS
.
AZL shall obtain authority at the Shareholders Meeting to effectuate an up to one-for-two
reverse stock split of the AZL Common Stock (the
Reverse Stock Split
) in the discretion of AZL,
and to amend the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of AZL (the
Interim Charter Amendments
) to
have provisions consistent with the provisions of the Surviving Corporation Articles and the
Surviving Corporation By-laws (provided that the name of AZL shall not be changed). If so
requested by POP, AZL shall consummate the Reverse Stock Split and effectuate any Interim Charter
Amendments prior to the Reincorporation Effective Time. If so requested by POP, AZL shall
consummate the Reverse Stock Split following the Reincorporation Effective Time.
6.
SALE OF ASSETS AND DIVIDENDS
.
6.1
Sale of Assets
. AZL shall use its commercially reasonable efforts (including, in
its discretion, by engaging AZLA to act on its behalf) to sell on or after (and not before) the
later of (x) January 15, 2007 and (y) the Closing Date, for cash, all of its assets (other than
cash and cash equivalents)
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(
AZL Assets"
) in arms-length transactions (provided that transactions with Affiliates of AZL
or AZLA shall not be prohibited provided that they are on terms at least as favorable to AZL as
those that could be obtained in an arms-length transaction, but at no less than the greater of
ninety-five percent (95%) of (a) the balance sheet carrying value of the asset or (b) the par value
of the note receivable, as such terms are specifically and individually approved by the Board of
Directors of AZL). In the event that AZL engages AZLA to act on its behalf in order to sell the
AZL Assets, AZL may pay a fee to AZLA in consideration of its services provided that (a) such fee
may only be paid upon the consummation of a sale of AZL Assets to an unrelated third party; and (b)
the aggregate amount of such fee shall not exceed a sum equal to one percent (1.0%) of the price at
which the AZL Assets are sold to a third party.
6.2
Discharge of Accrued Brokerage Commission
. AZL shall, prior to the Closing Date,
pay and discharge in full all unpaid commissions owed (whether or not then due) by AZL to one or
more brokers or other intermediaries in connection with its sale of assets prior to the Closing
(including any sales of assets prior to the date of this Agreement). In consideration for such
payments, AZL shall receive from each broker or other intermediary an instrument evidencing the
full release and discharge of such obligations.
6.3
Declaration of Special Dividend
. AZL, acting through its Board of Directors,
shall, prior to December 31, 2006, declare the Special Dividend to its shareholders of record prior
to the Closing, which Special Dividend shall, to the extent possible, constitute a capital gain
dividend within the meaning of Section 857(b)(3)(C) of the Code and shall be used to entirely
offset AZLs net capital gain and other taxable income (if any), arising from the Mortgage
Prepayment.
6.4
Restrictions on Dividends
. From and after the date hereof through the Closing
Date, other than the Special Dividend and any Permitted Common Dividends, AZL shall not make,
declare, pay or set aside for payment any dividend payable in cash, stock or property on or in
respect of, or declare or make any distribution on, any shares of its capital stock, or directly or
indirectly adjust, split, combine, reclassify, redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire any shares of
its capital stock.
7.
REINCORPORATION
.
7.1
Incorporation and Merger
. AZL shall cause the Maryland Subsidiary to be
incorporated in the State of Maryland prior to the Shareholders Meeting. Promptly following the
Shareholders Meeting, if Shareholder Approval is obtained, AZL shall file or cause to be filed an
agreement and plan of merger (or articles of merger if permitted in such jurisdiction) to be filed
with the Secretary of State of the State of Arizona and the Department of Assessments and Taxation
of the State of Maryland. Pursuant to such agreement and plan of merger:
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Reincorporation
) with and into the Maryland
Subsidiary and the separate corporate existence of AZL shall thereupon cease,
and the Maryland Subsidiary shall be the Surviving Corporation;
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the name of the Surviving Corporation shall be Pacific Office
Properties Trust, Inc.;
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the Articles of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation shall be
the Surviving Corporation Articles; and
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the By-Laws of the Surviving Corporation shall be the Surviving
Corporation By-laws.
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7.2
Consequence of Merger
. At and after the effectiveness of the Reincorporation (the
Reincorporation Effective Time
), the Surviving Corporation shall be governed by the laws of the
State of Maryland. The assets of AZL and the Maryland Subsidiary shall transfer to, vest in, and
devolve on the Surviving Corporation without further act or deed. Furthermore the Surviving
Corporation shall be liable for all the debts and obligations of AZL and the Maryland Subsidiary.
At and after the Reincorporation Effective Time, the Reincorporation shall have the further effects
as set forth in Section 10-1107 of the Arizona Business Corporation Act and Section 3-114 of the
Maryland General Corporation Law.
7.3
Board of Directors
. Under the Surviving Corporation Articles, the size of the
Board of Directors of the Surviving Corporation shall be five (5) to seven (7) members. Effective
as of the Closing Date, three (3) of the Directors will be Jay H. Shidler, Thomas R. Hislop and
Robert Denton; two (2) to four (4) of the Directors shall be nominated by POP and shall be
Independent Directors. From and after the Closing Date, Jay H. Shidler shall be the Chairman of
the Board of Directors of AZL.
7.4
Executive Officers
. Effective as of the Closing Date, the officers of the
Surviving Corporation shall include Jay H. Shidler as Chief Executive Officer and President,
Lawrence J. Taff as Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary and Kimberly F. Aquino as
Secretary. At Closing, AZL will enter into a Non-Competition Agreement with Messrs. Shidler and
Taff, in the form set forth as Exhibit G. The powers, duties and responsibilities of the
officers of the Surviving Corporation shall be as set forth in the Surviving Corporation By-laws or
as established by the Board of Directors of Surviving Corporation.
7.5
Effect on Capital Stock
. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, on the
Closing Date, automatically by virtue of the Reincorporation and without any action on the part of
any Person:
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AZL Common Stock. Each share of AZL Common Stock issued and
outstanding immediately prior to the Reincorporation shall be converted into
one (1) share of the Surviving Corporation Common Stock. Shareholders of AZL
shall not be required to exchange certificates evidencing AZL Common Stock for
certificates evidencing Surviving Corporation Common Stock upon consummation of
the Reincorporation.
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AZL Class B Common Stock. Each share of AZL Class B Common
Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Reincorporation shall be
converted into one (1) share of the Surviving Corporation Class B Common Stock.
Shareholders of AZL shall not be required to exchange certificates evidencing
AZL Class B Common Stock for certificates evidencing Surviving Corporation
Class B Common Stock upon consummation of the Reincorporation.
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Maryland Subsidiary Common Stock. Each share of common stock
of the Maryland Subsidiary issued and outstanding immediately prior to the
Closing Date shall be extinguished and have no further force or effect.
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7.6
Intended Tax Treatment
. The parties intend that the Reincorporation shall qualify
as reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Code.
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8.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH ADVISOR.
8.1
Termination of AZLA Engagement
. At Closing, AZL shall pay to AZLA all accrued and
unpaid fees and out of pocket costs due under any applicable Advisory Agreement through Closing
(including any entered into pursuant to Section 6.1), in the amount not to exceed $250,000. In
consideration for such payment, AZLA shall terminate, relinquish and release all claims against AZL
and all rights (if any) for present and future payments including, compensation and reimbursement
under, any applicable Advisory Agreement, including any other compensation in connection with the
Transactions.
8.2
Termination of AZLB Engagement
. At Closing, AZL shall pay to AZLB all accrued and
unpaid fees and out of pocket costs due under any applicable Advisory Agreement through Closing, in
the amount not to exceed $20,000. In consideration for such payment, AZLB shall terminate,
relinquish and release all claims against AZL and all rights (if any) for present and future
payments including, compensation and reimbursement under, any applicable Advisory Agreement,
including any other compensation in connection with the Transactions.
8.3
Engagement of Advisor
. At Closing, AZL shall execute and deliver the Management
Advisory Agreement, and POP shall cause said agreement to be executed and delivered by Advisor. The
UPREIT and AZL shall engage Advisor to manage substantially all of their business and operations.
The Management Advisory Agreement shall have a term of ten (10) years, subject to early termination
upon the payment of a termination fee in the amount of $1,000,000, plus accrued and unreimbursed
expenses, and subject to the other terms and conditions set forth in such agreement. Pursuant to
the Management Advisory Agreement, Advisor shall provide the following services to AZL and the
UPREIT:
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Corporate Management: Advisor will administer and operate the
Surviving Corporation as a publicly traded real estate investment trust,
inclusive of all tax and public company compliance activities, for a
predetermined Base Fee of $1,500,000 per annum, plus reimbursement of certain
third party costs and expenses incurred on behalf of the Surviving Corporation
by Advisor as to which the Surviving Corporation is the primary obligor. This
fee shall be subject to upward adjustment, based on the growth in size and
scope of the Surviving Corporation and the resulting increases in
responsibilities incurred by the Advisor, on the basis of a Supplemental Fee
over and above the Base Fee, equal to the product of (x) 0.1% times (y) the
aggregate value of the consolidated gross asset value of the Surviving
Corporation in excess of $1.5 billion.
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Investment Management. Advisor will manage the origination,
underwriting, acquisition, capitalization and disposition functions for the
Surviving Corporation in consideration for specific investment management fees.
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Property Management. Advisor will provide all property
management and leasing functions for all properties held and operated by the
UPREIT in consideration for property-specific property management fees.
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Advisor shall have the right, on behalf of the UPREIT, to engage third party brokers, contractors,
leasing agents and others to assist it in performing the above services, and shall additionally
have the right to utilize the staff, facilities and resources of various Affiliates of POP.
8.4
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock
. At Closing, AZL shall authorize, issue,
sell and convey to Advisor in consideration for $2,000 paid in cash, one (1) share of Voting
Preferred
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Stock, no par value per share, in the Surviving Corporation which will be authorized in
Articles Supplementary to the Surviving Corporation Articles (the
Proportionate Voting Preferred
Stock
). The Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock shall have voting rights, voting together as a
single class with Surviving Corporation Common Stock, equal to the total number of shares of
Surviving Corporation Common Stock issuable upon exchange of the Common Units and Preferred Units
issued to the POP Members pursuant to the Transactions. As Common Units and Preferred Units are
exchanged by the Surviving Corporation at the option of a POP Member for Surviving Corporation
Common Stock, the number of votes attaching to the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will
decrease by a proportionate amount. The Management Advisory Agreement shall provide that on all
matters, the Advisor shall cast votes in respect to the Proportionate Voting Common Stock as, and
in amounts, directed by the POP Members and their permitted transferees. The Proportionate Voting
Preferred Stock shall have no dividend rights and de minimis rights to distributions upon
liquidation and shall be redeemable at the election of the Surviving Corporation at such time as
the Management Advisory Agreement is terminated and the Surviving Corporation becomes self-advised.
9.
SUBSCRIPTION AND REGISTRATION RIGHTS
.
9.1
Subscription
. At the Closing, AZL shall sell to POP, POP Affiliates, POP Members
or other affiliates of POP Common Units and Surviving Corporation Common Stock, as elected by POP,
for an aggregate purchase price of $5,000,000 and a price per Common Unit or share of Surviving
Corporation Common Stock equal to the Adjusted Per Share Value. The purchase price shall be
payable in immediately available funds at Closing.
9.2
Registration Rights
. AZL shall enter into the Registration Rights Agreement at
Closing with recipients of Common Units and Preferred Units. Under the Registration Rights
Agreement, AZL shall grant the recipients of Common Units and Preferred Units demand and piggyback
registration rights with respect to Surviving Corporation Common Stock, which rights shall not
require the Surviving Corporation to cause to be effective under the Securities Act a registration
statement prior to the second anniversary of the Closing Date.
10.
CLOSING
.
Closing shall take place on the Closing Date, commencing at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at the
offices of Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum Perlman & Nagelberg LLP, 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago,
Illinois 60606, or at such other place as AZL and POP shall agree, but shall be deemed effective as
of 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on the Closing Date.
11.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF POP
.
POP hereby represents and warrants to AZL, which representations and warranties shall be true
and correct on the date hereof and at Closing.
11.1
Authority
. POP is a limited liability company duly organized and in good
standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization. POP has all necessary power and
authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and consummate all of the Transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the
Transactions have been approved and duly authorized by all necessary action of POP. This Agreement
is the valid and binding obligation of POP, enforceable against POP in accordance with its terms,
except to the extent that enforceability thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws or equitable principles and doctrines of
general application.
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11.2
Authority of POP Affiliates
. Each POP Affiliate is a limited liability company
duly organized and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization, and is
authorized to do business in the state in which the POP Property directly or indirectly owned
(whether fully or in part) by such POP Affiliate is located, except to the extent such failure to
qualify would not have a POP Material Adverse Effect. The copy of the POP Operating Agreement of
each POP Affiliate delivered, or to be delivered, to AZL is true, correct and complete in all
material respects as of the date delivered. Each POP Affiliate has all necessary power and
authority to perform the Transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Except for the Members
Instruments, the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Transactions have
been approved and duly authorized by all necessary action of each POP Affiliate, except as set
forth in any Contribution Agreement.
11.3
Title and Physical Condition
. One or more POP Affiliates (on a direct or an
indirect basis) holds (fully or in part) fee simple or leasehold title to each POP Property, as
described in further detail in the Contribution Agreements. To the Knowledge of POP, and except as
otherwise provided in the Contribution Agreements, there is no existing patent or latent structural
or other physical defect or deficiency in the condition of any POP Property, or any component or
portion thereof, that would have a POP Material Adverse Effect.
11.4
Compliance with Existing Laws
. To POPs Knowledge (i) no POP Property is in
violation of any material building, zoning, environmental or other ordinances, statutes or
regulations of any governmental agency, in respect to the ownership, use, maintenance, condition
and operation of the POP Property or any part thereof, and (ii) the fee simple owner or ground
lessee of each POP Property possesses all material licenses, certificates, permits and
authorizations necessary for the use and operation of the POP Property owned or ground leased, as
the case may be, by it in the manner in which it is currently being operated, except, in each case
where such violation or failure would not have a POP Material Adverse Effect.
11.5
Litigation
. No litigation is pending or, to POPs Knowledge, threatened,
including administrative actions or orders relating to governmental regulations, against the fee
simple owner or ground lessee of any POP Property or affecting the use, operation or ownership of
any POP Property or any part thereof as contemplated herein, except, in any case, such as would not
have a POP Material Adverse Effect.
11.6
No Defaults
. To the Knowledge of POP, neither the execution of this Agreement
nor the consummation of the Transactions will: (i) subject to any approval that may be required
under any or all of the POP Properties Indebtedness, the POP Operating Agreements, and any
tenancy-in-common or joint venture agreement to which a POP Property may be subject, conflict with,
or result in a breach of, the terms, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default under,
any agreement or instrument to which any POP Affiliate is a party or by which any POP Affiliate or
any POP Property is bound, (ii) subject to any approval required under any or all of the POP
Properties Indebtedness, the POP Operating Agreement, and any tenancy-in-common or joint venture
agreement to which a POP Property may be subject, violate any restriction, requirement, covenant or
condition to which any POP Affiliate is subject or by which any POP Affiliate or any POP Property
is bound, (iii) constitute a violation of any applicable code, resolution, law, statute,
regulation, ordinance, rule, judgment, decree or order applicable to any POP Affiliate, or (iv)
result in the cancellation of any contract or lease pertaining to any POP Property; except in any
instance in any of (i) (iv) such as would not have a POP Material Adverse Effect.
11.7
Environmental Matters
. POP has no Knowledge of any release, discharge, spillage,
uncontrolled loss, seepage or filtration of oil, petroleum or chemical liquids or solids, liquid or
gaseous products or any hazardous waste or hazardous substance (as those terms are used in the
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1986, as amended, the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended, or in any other applicable federal,
state or local laws, ordinances, rules or regulations relating to protection of public health,
safety or the environment, as such laws may be amended from time to time) at, upon, under or within
any POP Property that would have a POP Material Adverse Effect. To POPs Knowledge, there is no
proceeding or action pending or threatened by any person or governmental agency regarding the
environmental condition of any POP Property that would have a POP Material Adverse Effect.
11.8
POP Affiliate Liabilities
. Except for (i) the POP Property Indebtedness, (ii)
any tenancy-in-common or joint venture agreement to which a POP Property may be subject, and (iii)
any accrued liabilities and obligations of the POP Affiliate which are subject to Closing
prorations pursuant to this Agreement, to the Knowledge of POP, no POP Affiliate shall have any
material liabilities or obligations, either accrued, absolute or contingent or otherwise, which
will not be paid or discharged on or before the Closing Date. In addition, except for the claims
and liabilities described in the preceding sentence or otherwise described or disclosed in this
Agreement (including the Schedules and Exhibits hereto), no POP Affiliate has, to the Knowledge of
POP, received notice of, as of the date of execution of this Agreement, nor has any Knowledge of
any basis for any, claim against (or liability of) the POP Affiliate arising from the business
done, transactions entered into or other events occurring prior to the Closing Date, which will not
be discharged by the POP Affiliate before the Closing Date.
11.9
Classified as Partnership or Disregarded Entity for Tax Purposes
. Each POP
Affiliate is, and at all times has been, properly administered and dealt with as a partnership or
has been a disregarded entity for federal income tax purposes, and not as a corporation,
association or publicly traded partnership taxable as a corporation.
11.10
Taxes
. To the Knowledge of POP, each POP Affiliate has timely filed with the
appropriate taxing authorities all returns (including without limitation informational returns and
other material information) in respect of Federal, State and local taxes (collectively
Taxes
)
required to be filed through the date hereof (and for which an extension has not been obtained) and
will timely file any such returns required to be filed (i) on or prior to the Closing Date and (ii)
with respect to all periods ending on or before the Closing Date. The returns and other information
filed (or to be filed) are complete and accurate in all material respects. All material Taxes of
each POP Affiliate in respect of periods beginning before the Closing Date have been timely paid,
or will be timely paid prior to the Closing Date, or will be subject to Closing proration pursuant
to this Agreement and, to the Knowledge of POP, each POP Affiliate has no material liability for
Taxes in excess of the amounts so paid. All material Taxes that each POP Affiliate has been
required to collect or withhold have been duly collected or withheld and, to the extent required
when due, have been or will be (prior to Closing Date) duly paid to the proper taxing authority and
no material deficiencies for Taxes of any POP Affiliate have been claimed, proposed or assessed by
any taxing or other governmental authority. There are no pending or threatened audits,
investigations or claims for or relating to any material additional liability to any POP Affiliate
in respect of Taxes, and there are no matters under discussion with any governmental authorities
with respect to Taxes that in reasonable judgment of POP, is likely to result in a material
additional liability for Taxes. To the Knowledge of POP, there are no liens for Taxes (other than
for current Taxes not yet due and payable) on any of the assets of any POP Affiliate. No POP Member
is a person other than a United States person within the meaning of Section 7701 of the Code.
11.11
Disclosure
. To the Knowledge of POP, none of this Agreement, or any of the
schedules, exhibits, agreement, documents, certificates or other items prepared or supplied to AZL
by, or on behalf of, POP with respect to the POP Properties or the Transactions contain any untrue
statements of a material fact or omit a material fact necessary to make each statement contained
herein or therein not misleading. To the Knowledge of POP, there is no fact that POP has not
disclosed to AZL in writing and
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of which it has Knowledge that has had or would reasonably be anticipated to have a POP
Material Adverse Effect. Copies of all documents referred to herein or in the schedules hereto
have been delivered or made available to AZL, are true, correct and complete copies thereof, and
include all amendments, supplements or modifications thereto or waivers thereunder.
11.12
No Other Representation or Warranty
. Except as expressly set forth in this
Section 11, POP makes no express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever. ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND
EXCEPT TO THE LIMITED AND SPECIFIC EXTENT PROVIDED HEREIN OR IN ANY CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT TO THE
CONTRARY, CONTRIBUTION OF THE POP PROPERTIES IS ON A STRICT AS-IS BASIS.
12.
OBLIGATIONS OF POP PENDING CLOSING
.
From and after the date of this Agreement through the Closing Date, POP covenants and agrees
as follows:
12.1
Preparation of Exhibits
. POP shall use commercially reasonable efforts to agree
to the forms of agreement contemplated to be attached as exhibits to this Agreement, such
agreements to contain customary and other commercially reasonable terms and conditions.
12.2
Changes in Representations
. POP shall notify AZL promptly if it becomes aware of
any occurrence prior to the Closing Date that would make any of its representations, warranties or
covenants contained herein not true in any material respect.
12.3
Listing Application
. POP shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause
the shares of Surviving Corporation Common Stock to be listed for trading on the AMEX.
13.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF AZL
.
AZL hereby represents and warrants to POP, which representations and warranties are true and
correct on the date hereof, and at Closing, as follows:
13.1
Authority of AZL
. AZL is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in
good standing under the laws of the State of Arizona and is duly authorized to do business and own
properties in all jurisdictions in which it does business and owns properties. AZL has all
necessary power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and consummate all of
the Transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Except for the AZL Shareholder Approval, the
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Transactions have been approved and
duly authorized by all necessary action of AZL. This Agreement is the valid and binding obligation
of AZL, enforceable against AZL in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that
enforceability thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium or similar laws or equitable principles and doctrines of general application.
13.2
Exchange Act Reporting
. AZL has made all Exchange Act Filings required to be
made under the Exchange Act. All such Exchange Act Filings made by AZL are in all material
respects true, correct and complete and complied, and all documents required to be filed by AZL
with the SEC after the date hereof and prior to the Closing will comply, in all material respects
with the requirements of the Exchange Act and the applicable rules and regulations promulgated
thereunder. None of AZLs Exchange Act Filings contained, and shall not contain, any untrue
statement of a material fact or omitted, or shall omit, to state any material fact required to be
stated therein or necessary to make the
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statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, or shall be
made, not misleading. The financial statements of AZL included in AZLs Exchange Act Filings
fairly present, and will fairly present, the financial position of AZL, as at the respective dates
thereof and the results of operations and cash flows for the respective periods then ended
(subject, in the case of the unaudited statements, to normal year-end audit adjustments and to any
other adjustments described therein) in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved (except as may be indicated therein or in
the notes thereto).
13.3
AZL Common Stock
. All shares of AZL Common Stock exchangeable for Common Units
issued in connection with the Transactions will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid,
non-assessable and free of preemptive rights, with no personal liability attaching to the ownership
thereof. All issued and outstanding shares of AZL Common Stock were issued in compliance with, or
in transactions exempt from, the registration requirements of applicable federal and state
securities laws. The authorized capital stock of AZL consists of 10,000,000 shares of AZL Common
Stock and 10,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, no par value. There are issued and outstanding
1,851,025 shares of AZL Common Stock and 100 shares of Class B Common Stock. All such outstanding
shares are fully paid and non-assessable. There are no outstanding options, warrants, rights,
calls, commitments, conversion rights, rights of exchange, plans or other agreements of any
character providing for the purchase, issuance or sale of any shares of the capital stock of AZL.
All dividends on the capital stock of AZL that have been authorized or declared prior to the date
hereof have been paid in full. The AZL Common Stock was owned as of September 7, 2006 by 57
shareholders of record and, to the Knowledge of AZL, beneficially owned by at least 1,000 holders.
13.4
Litigation
. AZL is not a party to any, and there are no pending or, to AZLs
Knowledge, threatened legal, administrative, or arbitral or other proceedings, claims, actions or
governmental or regulatory investigations of any nature against AZL or any of its assets that,
individually or in the aggregate (i) would delay or prevent AZL from performing its obligations
hereunder, or (ii) would adversely affect the ability of AZL to consummate the Transactions
contemplated hereby.
13.5
Corporate Documents
. The copies of the articles of incorporation of AZL and
by-laws of AZL, the copy of any and all Advisory Agreements, and the copies of all other books and
records of AZL delivered, or to be delivered to POP, are true, correct and complete copies thereof
as of the date delivered. AZL has no employees. There are no outstanding obligations under any
employment agreement, consulting agreement, advisory agreement or similar agreement, employee
benefit plan, stock option purchase or other equity plan or employee benefit or perquisite other
than any Advisory Agreement.
13.6
Compliance with Existing Laws
. To AZLs Knowledge, AZL is in compliance in all
material respects in the conduct of its business, with all applicable federal, state, local and
foreign statutes, laws, regulations, ordinances, permits, licenses, franchises, certificates of
authority, rules, judgments, orders or decrees applicable thereto or to the employees conducting
such businesses including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. To AZLs Knowledge, AZL possesses all
material licenses, certificates, permits and authorizations necessary for the use and operation of
its business in the manner in which it is currently being operated by AZL.
13.7
No Defaults
. Neither the execution of this Agreement nor the consummation of the
Transactions will: (i) conflict with, or result in a breach of, the terms, conditions or provisions
of, or constitute a default under, any agreement or instrument to which AZL is a party or by which
AZL or any of its assets are bound, (ii) violate any restriction, requirement, covenant or
condition to which AZL is subject or by which AZL or any of its assets are bound, (iii) constitute
a violation of any applicable code, resolution, law, statute, regulation, ordinance, rule,
judgment, decree or order applicable to AZL, (iv)
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result in the cancellation of any contract or lease pertaining to any of AZLs assets or (v)
result in any increase in amounts due, paid or payable (including any fee for termination) to AZLA
or AZLB under any Advisory Agreement. As of the date of this Agreement, AZL is not a party to any
confidentiality or standstill agreement with a Person that has made, or has indicated that it
intends to make, an Acquisition Proposal.
13.8
Environmental Matters
. AZL has no Knowledge of any discharge, spillage,
uncontrolled loss, seepage or filtration of oil, petroleum or chemical liquids or solids, liquid or
gaseous products or any hazardous waste or hazardous substance (as those terms are used in the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1986, as amended, the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended, or in any other applicable federal,
state or local laws, ordinances, rules or regulations relating to protection of public health,
safety or the environment, as such laws may be amended from time to time) at, upon, under or within
any POP Property or any contiguous real estate. To AZLs Knowledge, there is no proceeding or
action pending or threatened by any person or governmental agency regarding the environmental
condition of the property of AZL.
13.9
Taxes
. AZL is, and at all times during its existence has been, a real estate
investment trust within the meaning of Section 856(a) of the Code. AZL has incurred no liability
for Taxes under Sections 857(b), 860(c) or 4981 of the Code, including (but not limited to) any Tax
arising from a prohibited transaction described in Section 857(b)(6) of the Code or any Tax arising
from redetermined rents, redetermined deductions and excess interest described in Section
857(b)(7) of the Code. No event has occurred, and no condition or circumstance exists, which (i)
presents a material risk that any Tax described in the preceding sentence will be imposed upon AZL,
or (ii) presents a material risk that the Company will fail to qualify as a real estate investment
trust within the meaning of Section 856(a) of the Code. AZL has neither taken nor omitted to take
any action that could result in a successful challenge to its status as a real estate investment
trust by the Internal Revenue Service, and no such challenge is pending or threatened. AZL and
each predecessor of AZL have timely filed with the appropriate taxing authorities all returns
(including without limitation information returns and other material information) in respect of
Taxes required to be filed through the date hereof and will timely file any such returns required
to be filed on or prior to the Closing Date. The returns and other information filed (or to be
filed) are complete and accurate in all material respects. All Taxes of AZL in respect of periods
ending on or before the Closing Date have been timely paid, or will be timely paid prior to the
Closing Date, and AZL has no material liability for Taxes in excess of the amounts so paid. All
Taxes that AZL has been required to collect or withhold have been duly collected or withheld and,
to the extent required when due, have been or will be (prior to Closing Date) duly paid to the
proper taxing authority. No audits of any of AZLs federal, state or local returns for Taxes by the
relevant taxing authorities have occurred, and no material deficiencies for Taxes of AZL have been
claimed, proposed or assessed by any taxing or other governmental authority against AZL. There are
no pending or, to the Knowledge of AZL, threatened audits, investigations or claims for or relating
to any material additional liability to the AZL in respect of Taxes, and there are no matters under
discussion with any governmental authorities with respect to Taxes that in reasonable judgment of
AZL or its counsel, is likely to result in a material additional liability for Taxes. To the
Knowledge of AZL, there are no liens for Taxes (other than for current taxes not yet due and
payable) on any of the assets of AZL. The payment of the Special Dividend by AZL will create a
corporate level tax deduction for AZL that will eliminate any and all of its federal income tax
liability otherwise arising out of its receipt of the Mortgage Prepayment, and will effectively
transfer such federal income tax liability to its shareholders.
13.10
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
. None of AZLs records, systems, controls,
data or information are recorded, stored, maintained, operated or otherwise wholly or partly
dependent on or held by any means (including any electronic, mechanical or photographic process,
whether computerized or not) which (including all means of access thereto and therefrom) are not
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the exclusive ownership and direct control of AZL. AZL has systems of internal accounting
controls effective in providing reasonable assurances regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such
internal controls:
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reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of AZL;
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necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of
AZL are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and
directors of AZL; and
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of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the AZLs assets that could
have a material effect on the financial statements.
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13.11
Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities
. Except for items for which reserves have
been established in AZLs audited consolidated balance sheets contained in AZLs Form 10-QSB for
its quarterly period ending June 30, 2006 and which do not reflect any overstated assets, AZL has
not incurred, and is not legally obligated with respect to, any material indebtedness, liability
(including, without limitation, a liability arising out of an indemnification, guarantee, hold
harmless or similar arrangement) or obligation (accrued or contingent, whether due or to become
due, and whether or not subordinated to the claims of its general creditors) on AZL. AZL has not
knowingly made nor shall make any representation or covenant in any agreement pursuant to which any
loans or other assets have been or will be sold by AZL that contained or shall contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omitted or shall omit to state a material fact necessary in order
to make the statements contained therein, in light of the circumstances under which such
representations and/or covenants were made or shall be made, not misleading.
13.12
Absence of Certain Changes or Events
. Except as disclosed in AZLs Exchange Act
Filings, between December 31, 2005 and the date of this Agreement, (a) AZL has conducted its
business only in the ordinary course and, (b) there has not been any change that has a AZL Material
Adverse Effect.
13.13
Qualification as Reorganization
. AZL has not taken or agreed to take any action
or failed to take any action that would reasonably be expected to prevent the Reincorporation from
qualifying as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. To the Knowledge
of AZL, there is no fact, condition or other circumstance that would reasonably be expected to
prevent the Reincorporation from qualifying as a reorganization within the meaning of Section
368(a) of the Code.
13.14
AZL Affiliated Transactions
. Except for the agreements and arrangements
referred to in
Sections 6.1
,
8.1
and
8.2
, no officer, director, employee, shareholder or Affiliate
of AZL or any Person related by blood or marriage to any such Person, is a party to any contract,
agreement, arrangement, commitment or transaction with AZL or has any interest in any property,
right or asset owned or used by AZL. All of such contracts, agreements, arrangements, commitments
and transactions are on terms that are no less favorable to AZL than the terms that could be
obtained from an unrelated third party.
13.15
Disclosure
. To the Knowledge of AZL, none of this Agreement, or any of the
schedules, exhibits, agreement, documents, certificates or other items prepared or supplied to POP
by, or
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on behalf of, AZL with respect to AZL or the Transactions contain any untrue statements of a
material fact or omit a material fact necessary to make each statement contained herein or therein
no misleading. To the Knowledge of AZL, there is no fact that AZL has not disclosed to POP in
writing and of which it has Knowledge that has had or would reasonably be anticipated to have a AZL
Material Adverse Effect. Copies of all documents referred to herein or in the schedules hereto
have been delivered or made available to POP, are true, correct and complete copies thereof, and
include all amendments, supplements or modifications thereto or waivers thereunder.
14.
OBLIGATIONS OF AZL PENDING CLOSING
.
From and after the date of this Agreement through the Closing Date, AZL covenants and agrees
as follows:
14.1
Preparation of Exhibits
. AZL shall use commercially reasonable efforts to agree
to the forms of agreement contemplated to be attached as exhibits to this Agreement, such
agreements to contain customary and other commercially reasonable terms and conditions.
14.2
Maintenance and Operation of AZL Properties and AZL Business
. AZL shall continue
to own the properties owned by it and to operate its business as a real estate investment trust as
AZLs business is currently operated. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, AZL shall
(i) comply with all requirements applicable to real estate investment trusts under Section 856 of
the Code; (ii) not take any action, or fail to take any action, if such action or failure could
reasonably be expected to result in the termination of AZLs status as a real estate investment
trust within the meaning of Section 856(a) of the Code; (iii) vigorously monitor, enforce and fully
exercise all of its rights with respect to Excess Shares as defined in its Articles of
Incorporation and (iv) diligently deploy its assets and earn income consistent with all of the
asset and income tests applicable to real estate investment trusts set forth in Section 856 of the
Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing AZL shall not take any action, conduct any business or enter
into any agreement or transaction except as expressly required by this Agreement without the prior
written consent of POP.
14.3
Government Requirements
. AZL shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to
comply with governmental requirements applicable to AZL.
14.4
Changes in Representations
. AZL shall notify POP promptly if it becomes aware of
any occurrence prior to the Closing Date that would make any of its representations or warranties
contained herein not true in any material respect.
14.5
Obligations as to AZL Documents
. AZL shall not, without POPs prior written
consent, amend the articles of incorporation or by-laws of AZL except pursuant to the
Reincorporation, Reverse Stock Split or Interim Charter Amendment or any Advisory Agreement, or
enter into any employment, consulting, advisory or similar agreements or any other agreement
material to AZL.
14.6
No Other Indebtedness
. AZL shall not incur any indebtedness, other than current
accounts payable in the ordinary course of its business.
14.7
Acquisition Proposals
.
(i) AZL shall not, at any time prior to the Closing or the
termination of this Agreement, directly or indirectly, solicit, encourage or
facilitate inquiries or proposals or enter into any agreement with respect to, or
initiate or participate in any negotiations or discussions with any person or entity
concerning, any proposed transaction or series of
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transactions involving or affecting AZL (or its securities or assets) that, if
effected, would constitute a change of control of AZL within the meaning of such
term under the Exchange Act, or would result in the acquisition, directly or
indirectly, of substantially all of the assets of AZL or a liquidation, dissolution,
recapitalization, merger or consolidation of AZL (each, an
Acquisition Proposal
),
or furnish any information to any person or entity proposing or seeking an
Acquisition Proposal; provided, however that AZL shall not be restricted from
selling its assets as and to the extent contemplated by and in all respects
consistent with Section 5 of this Agreement.
(ii) Notwithstanding Section 14.7(i), nothing shall prevent AZL,
prior to the approval of the Transactions by the shareholders of AZL pursuant to the
Arizona Business Corporation Act (the
ABCA Approval
), from furnishing non-public
information (that is not confidential information of POP) to, or entering into
discussions or negotiations with, any Person (other than an Affiliate of AZL, AZLA
or AZLB) in connection with an unsolicited bona fide written Acquisition Proposal
received from such Person (other than an Affiliate of AZL, AZLA or AZLB) prior to
the ABCA Approval, so long as prior to furnishing non-public information to, or
entering into discussions or negotiations with, such Person, (a) the Board of
Directors of AZL determines in its good faith judgment, after consultation with
Bryan Cave LLP, that such Acquisition Proposal is likely to lead to a Superior
Proposal, taking into account any revisions to the terms of the Transactions or this
Agreement proposed by POP after being notified pursuant to this Section 14.7, (b)
AZL is not then in breach of this Agreement, and (c) AZL enters into, and receives
from such Person, an executed confidentiality agreement, which agreement shall not
prohibit AZL from providing any information regarding the Acquisition Proposal to
POP and which shall contain the same restrictions with respect to an Acquisition
Proposal as those to which POP is subject pursuant to the confidentiality agreement
into which it has entered with AZL. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall
prevent the Board of Directors of AZL from complying with Rule 14d-9 and Rule 14e-2
under the Exchange Act with regard to an Acquisition Proposal.
(iii) AZL further agrees that it shall (a) promptly (and in no event
later than 24 hours after receipt of any Acquisition Proposal) provide notice to POP
(which notice shall be provided orally and in writing and shall identify the Person
making such Acquisition Proposal and set forth the material terms thereof and shall
include copies of any written materials that are a part of such Acquisition Proposal
upon request by POP) of its receipt of any Acquisition Proposal, or of its receipt
of any request for information relating to AZL or for access to the properties,
books or records of AZL by any Person that has made, or to AZLs knowledge intends
to make, an Acquisition Proposal, (b) promptly (and in any event within 24 hours)
keep POP informed of the status and any change in the terms of any such Acquisition
Proposal or request (including any material amendments or proposed material
amendments (including copies thereof upon request by POP)) and (c) promptly (and in
any event within 24 hours of such determination) advise POP that AZLs Board of
Directors has determined that such Acquisition Proposal is likely to lead to a
Superior Proposal. If POP, within five (5) business days after receiving all
information required for any event described in clause (a) or (b), proposes to
modify the terms and conditions of this Agreement or the Transactions contemplated
herein so that such Acquisition Proposal ceases to constitute a Superior Proposal
(and during such time AZL shall negotiate in good faith with POP if POP indicates a
desire to negotiate with AZL), then AZL shall no longer be entitled to act pursuant
to Section 14.7(ii) and shall thereafter perform all of its obligations under this
Agreement unless such other
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Person subsequently makes another Acquisition Proposal that satisfies the
requirements of Section 14.7(ii).
(iv) AZL will, and AZL will cause the officers, directors, employees,
investment bankers, consultants and other agents of AZL to, immediately cease and
cause to be terminated all discussions and negotiations, if any, that have taken
place prior to the date of this Agreement with any parties with respect to any
Acquisition Proposal. AZL agrees not to release any third party from the
confidentiality and standstill provisions of any agreement to which AZL is or may
become a party, and shall immediately take all steps necessary to terminate any
approval that may have been heretofore given under any such provisions authorizing
any Person to make an Acquisition Proposal.
14.8
Exchange Act Filings
. AZL shall make all Exchange Act Filings on a timely basis.
All such Exchange Act Filings shall be true, correct and complete and shall comply in all material
respects with the requirements of the Exchange Act and the applicable rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder.
14.9
Listing Application
. AZL shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause
the shares of Surviving Corporation Common Stock to be listed for trading on the AMEX.
14.10
Operations of UPREIT
. AZL shall cause the performance of the Transactions to be
approved and duly authorized by all necessary action of the UPREIT. AZL shall cause the UPREIT to
be duly formed and to duly adopt the UPREIT Agreement and at all times following its formation to
be a wholly owned subsidiary of AZL and to not engage in any business activities or conduct any
operations other than in connection with the Transactions.
14.11
Operations of Maryland Subsidiary
. AZL shall cause the performance of the
Transactions to be approved and duly authorized by all necessary action of the Maryland Subsidiary
and the Surviving Corporation. AZL shall cause the Maryland Subsidiary to be duly organized and at
all times following its formation until the Reincorporation to be a wholly owned subsidiary of AZL
and to not engage in any business activities or conduct any operations other than in connection
with the Reincorporation.
15.
POP PROPERTIES
.
15.1
Marketable Title
. At Closing, the POP Properties shall be free and clear of all
material liens, covenants, restrictions, easements, encumbrances, and other title exceptions or
objections excepting, however, the Permitted Exceptions (hereinafter defined). Title to the POP
Properties at Closing shall be good and marketable and as such will be insured by the Title
Insurance Company at regular rates for regular risks, with such endorsements as the POP Members
shall reasonably require.
15.2
Permitted Exceptions
. As to each POP Property, the Permitted Exceptions are:
(i) real estate taxes and assessments not yet due and payable;
(ii) covenants, restrictions, easements and other similar agreements,
provided that the same are not violated by existing improvements or the current use
and operation of the POP Property, or if so violated that the same do not materially
impair the value of the POP Property and that the violation of the same will not
result in a forfeiture or reversion of title;
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(iii) zoning laws, ordinances and regulations, building codes and
other governmental laws, regulations, rules and orders affecting such POP Property,
provided that the same are not violated by existing improvements or the current use
and operation of the POP Property, or if so violated that the same do not materially
impair the value of the POP Property or that such violation will not result in a
forfeiture or reversion of title;
(iv) any minor imperfection of title which (1) does not affect the
current use, operation or enjoyment of an POP Property, (2) does not render title to
such POP Property unmarketable or uninsurable, and (3) does not materially impair
the value of the POP Property;
(v) the POP Properties Indebtedness encumbering such POP Property;
(vi) any leases with respect to such POP Property; and
(vii) as noted in any applicable Contribution Agreement.
15.3
No Subsequent Exception
. From and after the date of this Agreement, POP shall
not take any action, or fail to take any action, outside of the ordinary course of its business
that would cause title to the POP Properties to be subject to any material title exceptions or
objections, other than the Permitted Exceptions.
16.
RISK OF LOSS
.
If prior to Closing (i) condemnation proceedings are commenced against all or any material
portion of the POP Properties (other than a condemnation which does not materially and adversely
affect the value of the POP Properties), or (ii) if any POP Property is damaged by an uninsured
casualty to the extent that the cost of repairing such damage shall be Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($500,000) or more based on the good faith estimate of an independent contractor selected
by POP, then POP and AZL shall have the right, upon notice in writing to the other party delivered
within forty five (45) days after actual notice of such condemnation or fire or other casualty, to
delete such POP Property from this Agreement, and thereupon the parties shall be released and
discharged from any further obligations to each other with respect to such POP Property. If such
POP Property is not deleted in the event of fire or other casualty or condemnation not giving rise
to a right to terminate this Agreement, all of the proceeds of fire or other casualty insurance
proceeds and the rent insurance proceeds payable with respect to the period prior to Closing or, of
the condemnation award, as the case may be, shall be a part of the Closing.
17.
EXCLUSION OF SELECTED POP PROPERTIES
.
If any POP Membership Interest(s) cannot be contributed as of the Closing Date due to the
inability to obtain any requisite consent or estoppel certificate by any holder of POP Properties
Indebtedness, or any tenant-in-common or joint venture partner, then POP shall have the right to
delete from the Closing such POP Membership Interest and the POP Property encumbered by such POP
Properties Indebtedness or tenancy-in-common or joint venture agreement, and to otherwise
consummate the Transactions contemplated by this Agreement at the Closing with a corresponding
reduction in the units of the UPREIT issued at Closing. In the event POP exercises such right, POP
shall have the further right with respect to each such POP Membership Interest to:
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originally a part of the contribution pursuant to this Agreement, provided that
all requisite consents and estoppel certificates by holders of POP Properties
Indebtedness, or
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any tenant-in-common or joint venture partner, to which such POP Property is
subject are obtained and POP provides AZL notice of the exercise of this
right no later than one hundred twenty (120) days following the Closing;
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authorize the retention of such POP Property(s) by the POP
Affiliate(s) then in possession, and thereafter such POP Affiliate(s) shall
have the right to continue to own, operate and dispose of its respective
interest in such POP Property(s) notwithstanding any non-competition agreement
of the POP Affiliate with the UPREIT; or
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cause the UPREIT and the applicable POP Affiliate(s) to enter into a
master lease of such POP Affiliates respective interest in such POP
Property(s), under which the applicable POP Affiliate, as master lessor, shall
receive annual net rent in the amount of the UPREIT distributions that would
have been paid to holders of the Common and Preferred Units that would have
been issued upon contribution of the applicable POP Property. Under any such
master lease, the POP Affiliate and the UPREIT shall, subject to the consent of
any holder of POP Properties Indebtedness secured by such POP Property (or the
consent of any tenant-in-common under a tenancy-in-common agreement, or a joint
venture partner under a joint venture agreement, as the case may be),
respectively, have put and call rights, at the agreed value of the POP
Membership Interest with respect to the POP Property under this Agreement, to
respectively cause the UPREIT to acquire and the POP Member to contribute the
POP Membership Interests in respect of such POP Property in exchange for UPREIT
Common and Preferred Units as if originally a part of the contribution pursuant
to this Agreement.
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18.
MUTUAL CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
.
Neither POP nor AZL will be obligated to complete or cause to be completed the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement unless the following conditions have been satisfied prior to or at
the Closing, unless waived by POP and AZL:
18.1
No Restraint
. No order to restrain, enjoin or otherwise prevent the consummation
of this Agreement or the Transactions shall have been entered by any court or administrative body
and shall remain in full force and effect (other than order sought by any of the parties to this
Agreement).
18.2
No Termination
. The obligations to consummate the Transactions shall not have
been terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
18.3
Shareholder Approval
. This Agreement and the Transactions shall have received
Shareholder Approval.
18.4
AMEX Listing
. The Surviving Corporation Common Stock shall have been approved
for listing on AMEX subject only to consummation of the Reincorporation or AMEX shall have advised
the parties that such listing is not subject to approval.
18.5
Consent of Lenders, Tenants-In-Common and Joint Venture Partners
. Subject to
Section 17 and only to the extent required under the loan documents relating to the POP Properties
Indebtedness, each of the holders of the POP Properties Indebtedness shall have executed a written
consent and estoppel certificate (the
Indebtedness Documents
) approving the conveyance of
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the Contributed Interests to the UPREIT, and stating that there has not been, and there does
not currently exist any default under the POP Properties Indebtedness of such Lender; and to the
extent required, each tenant-in-common or joint venture partner holding an interest in a POP
Property shall have consented to the assignment of the POP Affiliates interest in such POP
Property (collectively,
Partner Consents
).
18.6
Private Placement
. The Contribution contemplated by Section 4 hereof shall be
exempt from registration under the Securities Act and all applicable blue sky laws except for
ministerial filings required in the State of New York and California.
19.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF POP
.
The obligations of the POP to consummate the Transactions by this Agreement are subject to the
fulfillment, prior to or upon the Closing Date, of the following conditions precedent, unless
waived by POP:
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AZL shall have complied with and performed in all material respects
all of the covenants contained in this Agreement to be performed by AZL at or
prior to the Closing Date.
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AZLA, AZLB and any brokers or other intermediaries with outstanding
claims shall have provided to AZL or the Surviving Corporation a release of
claims in form and substance satisfactory to POP.
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From and after the date hereof, there shall have been no AZL Material
Adverse Effect.
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The AZL Common Stock shall not have been delisted from AMEX, and AMEX
shall not have notified AZL that it has failed to satisfy any criteria which
must be met in order to continue the listing of the AZL Common Stock on AMEX.
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The representations and warranties set forth in Section 13 shall be
true and accurate on and as of the Closing Date, except as otherwise required
by this Agreement, with the same force and effect as if they had been made at
the Closing Date.
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The UPREIT will be a limited partnership duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and the
UPREIT Agreement shall have been duly adopted and in full force and effect.
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The Reincorporation shall have been consummated.
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Articles Supplementary setting forth rights, privileges and
preferences of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock shall have been filed
with, and accepted by the Department of Assessments and Taxation of the State
of Maryland.
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All consents and approvals necessary under all of the POP Properties
Indebtedness documents shall have been obtained.
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The POP Members shall have delivered all documents required to be
delivered by the POP Members under this Agreement and otherwise to consummate
the Transactions.
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AZL shall have executed and delivered, or caused to be executed and
delivered, all documents contemplated by this Agreement to be executed by AZL
or caused to be executed by AZL or as necessary or desirable to consummate the
Transactions.
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CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF AZL
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The obligations of AZL to consummate the Transactions contemplated by this Agreement are
subject to the fulfillment, prior to or upon the Closing Date, of the following conditions
precedent, unless waived by AZL.
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POP shall have complied with and performed in all material respects
all of the covenants contained in this Agreement to be performed by POP at or
prior to the Closing Date.
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From and after the date hereof, there shall have been no POP Material
Adverse Effect.
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Each POP Property shall be in the same order and condition as at the
date of this Agreement, normal wear and tear and damage by fire or other
casualty (subject to Section 16) excepted, and shall have been operated between
the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date in substantially the same
manner as agreed prior to the date of this Agreement of the normal, including
the purchase and replacement of fixtures and equipment, and maintenance and
repairs so that such POP Property shall be, except for normal wear and tear and
damage by fire or other casualty (subject to Section 16 is), in substantially
the same condition on the Closing Date as on the date hereof.
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All payments required to be made under the POP Properties Indebtedness
shall have been made when due between the date hereof and the Closing Date; and
none of the POP Properties Indebtedness shall be in default as of the Closing
Date.
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No POP Affiliate shall have any indebtedness, other than the POP
Properties Indebtedness, current accounts payable in the day-to-day operation
of the POP Properties and other obligations subject to Closing proration
pursuant to this Agreement.
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The representations and warranties set forth in Section 11 shall be
true and accurate on and as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect
as if they had been made at the Closing Date.
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POP, the POP Affiliates and POP Members shall have executed and
delivered, or caused to be executed and delivered, all documents contemplated
by this Agreement to be executed by the POP Members or caused to be executed by
POP, the POP Affiliates, and POP Members or as necessary or desirable to
consummate the Transactions.
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DELIVERIES BY POP
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At Closing, POP shall deliver, or cause the delivery of, the following documents:
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Members Instruments executed by each POP Member.
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An assignment executed by POP of all right, title and interest of POP
in and to the Contributed Assets.
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(c)
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A release from each POP Member releasing the POP Affiliates and the
UPREIT (and its designee(s)) from any obligations and liabilities with respect
to the original formation of the POP Affiliates, and any other matter arising
from business done, transactions entered into or events occurring prior to the
Closing Date.
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(d)
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A joinder of the UPREIT Agreement executed by each POP Member or its
designated recipients of Preferred Units and Common Units.
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(e)
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A certification of non-foreign status as required by the Code executed
by each POP Member.
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(f)
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The Registration Rights Agreement executed by each POP Member or its
designated recipients of Preferred Units and Common Units.
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(g)
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The Management Advisory Agreement executed by Advisor.
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(h)
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An option granted by POP and any affiliated entities designated by POP
exercisable by the UPREIT to cause POP or such affiliated entities to
contribute to the UPREIT at values equal to their cost in consideration for
Common Units and Preferred Units of the UPREIT (or, at the option of the UPREIT
to sell to the UPREIT for cash in the same amount), those parcels of real
property identified as of the Closing, as being the subject matter of (i) an
outstanding and unaccepted offer by POP (or such designated affiliated
entities); or (ii) an accepted offer from POP (or such designated affiliated
entities) as to which the subject purchase transaction has not yet closed; or
(iii) an acquisition by POP (or such designated affiliated entities) after the
date of this Agreement and prior to or within an agreed time after the Closing.
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Indebtedness Documents executed by each holder of POP Properties
Indebtedness, and Partner Consents.
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(j)
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An original letter executed by the POP Affiliates advising the tenants
of the POP Properties of the change in control and management of the POP
Properties and directing that rents and other payments thereafter be sent to
the UPREIT or as UPREIT may direct.
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(k)
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Possession of the POP Properties from the POP Affiliates in the
condition required by this Agreement and the keys therefor.
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All such documents and instruments (including, without limitation, an
accredited investors questionnaire from each of the POP Members for the
purposes of confirming accredited investor status) as may be reasonably
required to allow the UPREIT to comply with federal and state securities law
requirements with respect to the issuance of the Common Units and Preferred
Units.
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Such other documents and items (customarily delivered in transactions
similar to the Transactions) as may be reasonably required under the terms of
this Agreement or relating to the Transactions to reasonably effect the
purposes of this Agreement or consummate the Transactions (including any of the
foregoing required by the Title Insurance Company).
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AZL PERFORMANCE AND DELIVERIES BY AZL
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At the Closing, AZL shall deliver, or cause the delivery of the following documents:
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A certificate from the Surviving Corporations transfer agent
attesting to the registration of the Common Units and the Preferred Units in
the names of the POP Members on the books and records of the UPREIT.
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(b)
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The Registration Rights Agreement executed by the Surviving
Corporation.
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(c)
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A written confirmation of the termination of any and all Advisory
Agreements to which AZLA is party and release of all claims by AZLA, in form
and substance satisfactory to POP.
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A written confirmation of the termination of any and all Advisory
Agreements to which AZLB is party and release of all claims by AZLB, in form
and substance satisfactory to POP.
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(e)
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The written release of all claims by all brokers or other
intermediaries utilized by AZL or the Surviving Corporation, in form and
substance satisfactory to POP.
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(f)
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The Management Advisory Agreement, executed by the Surviving
Corporation and the UPREIT.
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(g)
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The joinders to the UPREIT Agreement executed by the POP Members, each
counter-executed by the UPREIT.
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Evidence of the contribution by AZL of all of its assets (except for
any reserve in the amount of a previously declared and unpaid dividend) to the
UPREIT.
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(i)
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Instruments and agreements of assumption by the UPREIT of the POP
Properties Indebtedness reasonably requested by any holder of POP Properties
Indebtedness.
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(j)
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Instruments and agreements of assumption or indemnification by the
UPREIT of any environmental or carve-out obligations of any POP Affiliate
under the POP Properties Indebtedness.
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(k)
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Such other documents and items (customarily in delivered in
transactions similar to the Transactions) as may be reasonably required under
the terms of this Agreement or relating to the Transactions to reasonably
effect the purposes of this Agreement or to consummate the Transactions.
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23.
CLOSING CHARGES; PRORATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
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23.1
All title examination charges, title insurance premium, survey costs, environmental
assessment charges, notary fees and other such third party charges relating to the Transactions
shall be paid by the Surviving Corporation, but if such amounts are customarily paid by a seller in
a substantial commercial transaction in the jurisdiction in which the applicable POP Property is
located, the value of the contribution deemed made by the POP Members with respect to such POP
Property shall be reduced in the corresponding amount and the number of Common and Preferred Units
issuable to the POP Members shall be correspondingly reduced.
23.2
Although POP and AZL intend that no real estate transfer or recording fees or taxes will
be due in connection with the contribution of the POP Membership Interests, if it is finally
determined that such taxes are due and payable in connection herewith, such real estate transfer or
recording fees or taxes shall be paid by the party who customarily pays such costs in a substantial
commercial transaction in such jurisdiction.
23.3
The POP Members and AZL shall each pay their own due diligence costs and legal,
brokerage, lenders, investment banking and accounting costs and fees related to the Transaction and
preparation of this Agreement and all documents required to settle the transaction contemplated
hereby; provided, however, AZL shall cause the UPREIT to pay all documented third party investment
banking and other transaction costs incurred by POP and POP Affiliates and payable at the Closing;
when such payment is made, the value of the contribution deemed made by the POP Members shall be
reduced in the corresponding amount and the number of Common and Preferred Units issuable to the
POP Members shall be correspondingly reduced.
23.4
With respect to each of the POP Properties, as of the 12:01 a.m. on the Closing Date,
there shall be apportioned between the POP Affiliate formerly owning (whether fully or in part) an
interest in such POP Property and the UPREIT (1) rent under all leases of POP Properties,
including, but not limited to, ground leases (2) interest under all of the POP Properties
Indebtedness, (3) taxes, insurance and operating expenses of such POP Property to the extent borne
by the owning POP Affiliate, (4) payments with respect to the items listed in the preceding clause
(3) that are received from tenants to the extent prepaid (including all security deposits) or paid
in arrears to the owning POP Affiliate, (5) deposits, and (6) other matters customarily prorated in
substantial commercial real estate transactions involving office properties in the respective
jurisdictions in which the POP Properties are located. All management agreements between the POP
Affiliates and POP (or any affiliate) shall be terminated as of the Closing Date, and all fees due
under such agreements through Closing shall be paid by the POP Affiliate. Any amounts due pursuant
to this Section 23.4 shall be paid in cash at the Closing. To the extent that the amount of the
items to be adjusted are not reasonably ascertainable as of the Closing Date, such as tenant
chargebacks or collections for tenant reimbursements, they shall be adjusted promptly after the
determination of the amount thereof.
23.5
The POP Affiliates shall be reimbursed for any escrows maintained under any of the POP
Properties Indebtedness and assigned to the UPREIT, which reimbursement shall increase the value of
the contribution deemed made by the POP Members and the number of Common and Preferred Units
issuable to the POP Members shall be correspondingly increased.
23.6
It is acknowledged and agreed that, on or prior to the Closing, the POP Affiliates may
distribute to the POP Members all cash and assets of each such POP Affiliate other than the POP
Properties.
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24.
PARTNERSHIP LIABILITIES AND SALES OF POP PROPERTIES
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24.1
For a period of ten (10) years following the Closing, the Surviving Corporation shall
not, and shall cause the UPREIT to not:
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interests in the POP Affiliates or successors thereto) other than pursuant to a
tax-deferred exchange effectuated in compliance with Section 1031 of the
Internal Revenue Code, and shall refrain from selling any acquired replacement
properties (or membership interests therein) other than pursuant to Section
1031;
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defease or prepay any of the POP Properties Indebtedness other than
for purposes of concurrent refinancing of those assets with non-recourse
mortgage debt of equal or greater amount;
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(c)
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subject any of the POP Properties to cross-default or
cross-collateralization with other assets of the UPREIT; and
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provide any guaranty or additional collateral for any of the assumed
debt encumbering the POP Properties.
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For a period of ten (10) years following the Closing, the Surviving Corporation shall and
shall cause the UPREIT to:
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promptly replace any POP Properties that are condemned or lost to
casualty;
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(b)
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provide, in the event of an unavoidable loss of mortgage indebtedness
allocable as basis to any POP Properties, whether through transfer of ownership
of an POP Property to a taxable subsidiary of the Surviving Corporation or
otherwise, an opportunity for the POP Members in question to replace such
indebtedness for tax basis purposes with a surrogate for lost basis in the form
of a liquidation-based guaranty of a sufficient quantity of UPREIT payables and
obligations outstanding at any time; and
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provide, in the event of an inability of the UPREIT to comply with the
above parameters, a make-whole cash payment by the UPREIT to the POP Members in
the full amount of all state and federal tax obligations incurred by them
pursuant to special allocations of built-in gain made to them as a result of
the sale, defeasance or failure of replacement of a contributed POP Property
(or membership interests or other equity interests in the POP Affiliates or
successors thereto), in the full amount of the resulting state and federal tax
obligations of the POP Members (at the maximum personal rate), plus a gross-up
payment sufficient to defray the state and federal taxes applicable to such
make-whole payment.
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Without limitation of the above, at such time as any sale or defeasance of a POP Property
(or membership interests or other equity interests in the POP Affiliates or successors thereto) is
foreseeable, or a condemnation or casualty has occurred or is in process (in the case of a
condemnation), the UPREIT shall promptly notify the relevant POP Members of such known facts, and
shall provide them with full disclosure of the operative circumstances, and an opportunity to
provide input with respect to the determination of the strategy for perpetuating tax deferral.
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25.
NOTICES
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All notices and other communications under this Agreement shall be addressed as follows, shall
be sent by a reputable national overnight delivery service, given in person or sent by facsimile
and shall be deemed given one (1) business day after delivery and acceptance by such reputable
national overnight delivery service and be deemed given upon receipt if (b) given in person; or (c)
sent by facsimile for which the transmitting facsimile machine generates evidence of complete
transmission in each case addressed as follows:
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If to AZL:
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Arizona Land Income Corporation
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2999 N. 44th Street
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Suite 100
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Phoenix, Arizona 85018
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Attention: Mr. Thomas Hislop
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Facsimile: (602) 952-0924
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with a copy to:
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Bryan Cave LLP
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Two North Central Avenue
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Phoenix, Arizona 85004
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Attention: Mr. Joseph Richardson
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POP Venture, LLC
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c/o The Shidler Group
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841 Bishop Street
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Suite 1700
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Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
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Attention: Mr. Jay H. Shidler
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Facsimile: (808) 533-4700
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POP Venture, LLC
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c/o The Shidler Group
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9 West 57
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New York, New York 10019
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with a copy to:
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Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum
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Perlman & Nagelberg LLP
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Attention: Howard A. Nagelberg, Esq.
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DUE DILIGENCE
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Upon reasonable notice and subject to applicable laws relating to the exchange of information,
AZL shall afford to the officers, employees, accountants, counsel and other representatives of POP,
access, during normal business hours during the period commencing on the date hereof and prior to
the Closing, to all of AZLs properties, books, contracts, commitments, records, officers,
employees, accountants, counsel and other representatives, and, during such period, AZL shall make
available to POP all information concerning AZLs businesses and properties as POP may reasonably
request and shall provide POP with such assistance as POP may reasonably request in planning and
implementing the Transactions.
27.
NO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
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Subject to compliance with federal and state securities law disclosure requirements, AZL and
the POP agree that no press releases or other public disclosures shall be made by AZL (or any
person or entity affiliated with or controlled by AZL) or POP (or any person or entity affiliated
with or controlled by any POP Member) regarding the Transactions without the prior written approval
of AZL and POP.
28.
TERMINATION; DEFAULT
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28.1
At any time prior to the Closing Date, this Agreement may be terminated (1) by mutual
written consent of AZL and POP; (2) by AZL or POP if (A) there shall be any order in effect
preventing consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (other than an order
sought by any of the parties), or (B) there shall be any action taken, or any statute, rule,
regulation or order enacted, promulgated, issued or deemed applicable to the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement by any governmental entity that makes consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement illegal, or the economic effect of which would be
materially and adversely burdensome to any party to this Agreement or, in the case of any POP
Affiliate, or its POP Members (and the party so burdened may
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elect to terminate); (3) by POP if the Closing Date is not on or prior to April 1, 2007; (4)
by AZL, if (i) AZL has complied with the provisions of Section 14.7, (ii) AZLs Board of Directors
shall have determined, in its good faith judgment and after consultation with Bryan Cave LLP, that
AZL has received a Superior Proposal and that it would be in the best interests of AZLs
shareholders to pursue such Superior Proposal, and (iii) AZL shall have paid to POP, in immediately
available funds, the amount contemplated in Section 28.3(b); provided, however, that AZL may not
terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 28.1(4) until the expiration of five (5) business
days after all information regarding the Superior Proposal referenced in this Section 28.1(4) has
been delivered to POP as required pursuant to Section 14.7; or (5) by POP, if, after the date
hereof, AZL notifies POP pursuant to Section 13.7(iii)(c) that AZL has received an Acquisition
Proposal that AZLs Board of Directors has determined is likely to lead to a Superior Proposal.
28.2
If this Agreement shall be terminated as provided in Section 28.1, this Agreement shall
forthwith become void, and there shall be no liability on the part of any party hereto to any other
party, except that nothing set forth herein shall relieve a party hereto from liability for its
willful breach of this Agreement or its own costs incurred with respect to costs agreed upon by
each party prior to such termination. If this Agreement is terminated, each party hereto agrees to
return or destroy all documents and other information received from any other party hereto as soon
as practicable after the termination of this Agreement.
28.3
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section 28 or elsewhere in this Agreement to
the contrary,
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subject to (b) hereof, if AZL defaults in the performance of any of
AZLs obligations under this Agreement, POP shall, as its sole and exclusive
remedy, have the right either (A) to seek specific performance of this
Agreement by AZL, or (B) terminate the Agreement and receive from AZL an amount
equal to its damages, including its Pursuit Costs, and its out-of-pocket
expenses incurred in enforcing its rights under this Agreement.
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if this Agreement is terminated by either party pursuant to Section
28.1(4) or 28.1(5), POP shall have, as its sole and exclusive remedy, the right
to be paid by AZL an amount equal to Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000)
plus an amount equal to its Pursuit Costs, and AZL shall pay such amount as
liquidated damages and the sole and exclusive remedy of POP with no action for
damages other than such amount.
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if POP defaults in the performance of any of the obligations of POP
under the Agreement, AZL shall, as its sole and exclusive remedy, have the
right either (A) to seek specific performance of this Agreement by POP or (B)
to be paid Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) by POP Members and POP,
and, upon such election by AZL, POP shall pay to AZL Three Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($300,000) as liquidated damages and the sole and exclusive remedy of
AZL, with no action for damages other than Three Hundred Thousand Dollars
($300,000).
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MISCELLANEOUS
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29.1
Entire Agreement
. This Agreement (together with its Exhibits and Schedules)
constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the Transactions, and all
prior or contemporaneous oral agreements, understandings, representations and statements, and all
prior written
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agreements, understandings, letters of intent and proposals, in each case with respect to the
Transactions, are hereby superseded and rendered null and void and of no further force and effect.
Neither this Agreement nor any provisions hereof may be waived, modified, amended, discharged or
terminated except by an instrument in writing signed by the party against which the enforcement of
such waiver, modification, amendment, discharge or termination is sought, and then only to the
extent set forth in such instrument.
29.2
Time of the Essence
. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. If any date
herein set forth for the performance of any obligations by POP or AZL or for the delivery of any
instrument or notice as herein provided should be on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the
compliance with such obligations or delivery shall be deemed acceptable on the next business day
following such Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. As used herein, the term legal holiday means
any state or federal holiday for which financial institutions or post offices are generally closed
in the State of Illinois for observance thereof.
29.3
Conditions Precedent
. The waiver of any particular condition precedent to either
partys obligations hereunder shall not constitute the waiver of any other. POP and AZL shall each
have the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to waive any Condition Precedent for its
benefit contained in this Agreement.
29.4
Construction
. This Agreement shall not be construed more strictly against one
party than against the other merely by virtue of the fact that it may have been prepared by counsel
for one of the parties, it being recognized that both POP and AZL have contributed substantially
and materially to the preparation of this Agreement. The headings of various Sections in this
Agreement are for convenience only, and are not to be utilized in construing the content or meaning
of the substantive provisions hereof.
29.5
Governing Law Jurisdiction
. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. The parties: (x) agree that any suit, action
or legal proceeding relating to this Agreement may be brought in any federal court located in the
Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area, if federal jurisdiction is available, and, otherwise, in any
state court located in such metropolitan area; (y) consent to the jurisdiction of each such court
in any such suit, action or proceeding; and (z) waive any objection which they may have to the
laying of venue in any such suit, action or proceeding in either such court. Further, the parties
hereby consent and submit to the personal jurisdiction of the Illinois courts, both state and
federal, and hereby waive any and all objections now or hereafter existing to personal jurisdiction
of said courts over them. The parties waive, to the extent permitted under applicable law, any
right they may have to assert the doctrine of forum non conveniens or to object to venue to the
extent any proceeding is brought in accordance with this section.
29.6
Partial Invalidity
. The provisions hereof shall be deemed independent and
severable, and the invalidity or partial invalidity or enforceability of any one provision shall
not affect the validity of enforceability of any other provision hereof.
29.7
Certain Securities Matters
. No sale of units in the UPREIT is intended by the
parties by virtue of their execution of this Agreement. Any sale of units in the UPREIT referred
to in this Agreement will occur, if at all, upon Closing.
29.8
Counterparts
. This Agreement may be executed in any number of identical
counterparts, any of which may contain the signatures of less than all parties, and all of which
together shall constitute a single agreement.
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29.9
Calculation of Time Periods
. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained
in this Agreement, any period of time provided for in this Agreement that is intended to expire on
or prior to the Closing Date, but that would extend beyond the Closing Date if permitted to run its
full term, shall be deemed to expire upon Closing.
29.10
Benefit
. This Agreement is for the benefit only of the parties hereto, the POP
Affiliates, the POP Members, the UPREIT and their respective nominees, successors, beneficiaries
and permitted assignees and no other person or entity shall be entitled to rely hereon, receive any
benefit herefrom or enforce against any party hereto any provision hereof.
29.11
No Survival
. Except as otherwise explicitly set forth in this
Agreement, all representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of the parties in this
Agreement or in any instrument delivered by the parties pursuant to this Agreement (other than the
agreements, covenants and obligations set forth herein which are contemplated to be performed after
the Closing) shall not survive the Closing.
29.12
Fax Signatures
. Any signature page hereto delivered by a fax machine or
telecopy machine shall be binding to the same extent as an original signature page, with regard to
any agreement subject to the terms hereof or any amendment thereto. Any party who delivers such a
signature page agrees to later deliver an original counterpart to any party that requests it.
29.13
Construction
. The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the
language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction
will be applied against any party. Any reference to any federal, state, local or foreign statute
or law, statute, rule or regulation will be deemed also to refer to all rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires otherwise. The use of the word including and
similar expressions means including without limitation and unless the context otherwise requires,
neither, nor, any, either and or shall not be exclusive. Unless otherwise noted, all
references to sections, exhibits and schedules are to sections, exhibits and schedules to this
Agreement. All words used in this Agreement shall be construed to be of such gender or number as
the circumstances require. The parties hereto intend that each representation, warranty and
covenant contained herein shall have independent significance. If any party has breached any
representation, warranty or covenant contained herein in any respect, the fact that there exists
another representation, warranty or covenant relating to the same subject matter (regardless of the
relative levels of specificity) which such party has not breached shall not detract from or
mitigate the fact that such party is in breach of the first representation, warranty or covenant.
All references to agreements hereunder include all exhibits and schedules to such agreements and
shall mean such agreements as they may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified
from time to time.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date set forth
above.
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POP VENTURE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
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POP FUNDING, its managing member
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JHS MANAGER, LLC, its manager
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By:
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/s/ Jay H. Shidler
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Jay H. Shidler
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Sole Member
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ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION, an Arizona corporation
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By:
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/s/ Thomas R. Hislop
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Name:
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Thomas R. Hislop
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Chairman of the Board, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Schedule 2A
POP Affiliates
WFP Mezzanine A, LLC, a Delaware LLC
WFP Mezzanine B, LLC, a Delaware LLC
WFP Mezzanine C, LLC, a Delaware LLC
WFP Mezzanine D, LLC, a Delaware LLC
WFP Mezzanine E, LLC, a Delaware LLC
STIRR Davies, LLC, a Delaware LLC
Pan Am Mezzanine I, LLC, a Delaware LLC
Pan Am Mezzanine II, LLC, a Delaware LLC
Pan Am Mezzanine III, LLC, a Delaware LLC
Pan Am Mezzanine IV, LLC, a Delaware LLC
Pacific Office Properties Trust (Ward Avenue), LLC, a Delaware LLC
PBN Office, LLC, a Delaware LLC
City Center, LLC, a Hawaii LLC
Pacific Office Properties Trust / Mezzanine, LLC, a Delaware LLC
POP / USB Partners, LLC, a Delaware LLC
Pacific Office Properties Trust/Sorrento Tech, LLC, a Delaware LLC
Pacific Office Properties / Seville Mezzanine Partners, LLC, a Delaware LLC
101 Park Avenue (1100 Ward), LLC, a Delaware LLC
Schedule 2B
POP Properties
Waterfront Plaza
500 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Davies Pacific Center
841 Bishop Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Pam Am Building
1600 Kapiolani Boulevard
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
First Insurance Center
1100 Ward Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Pacific Business News Building
1833 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
City Center
810 Richards Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
City Square
3800 North Central Avenue
3838 North Central Avenue
4000 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
U.S. Bank Center
101 North First Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Sorrento Technology Center
10140 Barnes Canyon Road
10180 Barnes Canyon Road
San Diego, California 92121
Seville Plaza
5469 Kearny Villa Road
5471 Kearney Villa Road
5473 Kearny Villa Road
San Diego, California 92123
Schedule 2C
Terms and Conditions of Preferred Units
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Issuer
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UPREIT.
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Liquidation Preference Per Unit
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$25.00.
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Maturity Date
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Perpetual unless earlier converted,
redeemed or repurchased.
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Ranking
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Preferred Units shall be senior and
shall have preference and priority to
the Surviving Corporation Common Stock
and Common Units of the UPREIT with
respect to dividends, distributions and
liquidation.
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In addition, the Preferred Units shall
be, with respect to dividend rights and
rights upon liquidation, dissolution or
winding up of the Surviving Corporation
and the UPREIT:
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(i) junior to all existing and future
debt obligations of the UPREIT;
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(ii) on a parity with any other classes
or series of preferred securities
issued out of the UPREIT; and
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(iii) junior to all existing and future
liabilities of any subsidiary of the
Surviving Corporation and the UPREIT.
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Distribution and Payment Dates
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Cumulative, commencing on the date of
issuance and payable in arrears
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Cash distribution yield is as follows:
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(i) two percent (2%) of the liquidation
preference beginning on, and continuing
until the day prior to the first (1st)
anniversary of, the Closing Date;
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(ii) three percent (3%) of the
liquidation preference beginning on the
first (1st) anniversary of, and
continuing until the day prior to the
second (2nd) anniversary of, the
Closing Date;
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(iii) four percent (4%) of the
liquidation preference beginning on the
second (2nd) anniversary of, and
continuing until the day prior to the
third (3rd) anniversary of, the Closing
Date;
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(iv) five percent (5%) of the
liquidation preference beginning on the
third (3rd)
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anniversary of the Closing
Date and continuing thereafter.
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Conversion Rights
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Holders may surrender their Preferred
Units, in integral multiples of $25.00
principal amount, for conversion into
Common Units at any time after (a) the
second anniversary of the Closing and
(b) the consummation of a public
offering of Surviving Corporation
Common Stock in an amount equal to or
greater than $75,000,000.
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The initial conversion premium is
twenty-five percent (25%) and the
initial conversion rate for the
Preferred Units is 7.1717 Common Units
per $25.00 of liquidation preference of
Preferred Units. This is equivalent to
an initial conversion price of
approximately $3.49 per Preferred Unit
(assuming the Special Dividend is
declared), subject to customary
anti-dilution protections in the event
of any changes in the capital structure
of AZL, including but not limited to,
the Reverse Stock Split.
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Redemption
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The Preferred Units are not redeemable
by the Surviving Corporation for cash
and are not redeemable by the Surviving
Corporation until the fifth anniversary
date of the issuance.
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If the closing price of the Surviving
Corporation Common Stock exceeds one
hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of
the conversion price for twenty (20)
trading days out of thirty (30)
consecutive trading days, at any time
after the fifth anniversary date of the
Closing, the Surviving Corporation will
have the option to exercise a
conversion right, requiring the holder
to convert their Preferred Units into
Common Units using the specified
conversion ratio mentioned herein.
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Preservation of REIT Status
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The UPREIT may redeem the Preferred
Units for cash at any time after the
commencement date of this offering if
necessary to preserve the REIT status
of
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the Surviving Corporation.
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Purchase of Preferred Units at
Option of Holder
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On fifth anniversary of the Closing
Date, a Preferred Unit holder may
require the Surviving Corporation to
purchase any outstanding Preferred
Units for the following consideration
selected by the Surviving Corporation
in its sole discretion:
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(i) cash at a price equal to one
hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate
liquidation preference of the Preferred
Units being offered plus accrued and
unpaid distributions, if any, up to,
but excluding, the purchase date; or
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(ii) a five (5)-year note at market
interest rate at a price equal to one
hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate
liquidation preference of the Preferred
Units being offered plus accrued and
unpaid distributions, if any, up to,
but excluding, the purchase date.
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Form and Denomination
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The Preferred Units will be issued in
minimum denominations of $25.00 and any
integral multiple of $25.00.
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for all cash dividends or distributions
to all or substantially all holders of
shares of the Surviving Corporation
Common Stock or holders of Common Units
in excess of the Initial Dividend
Yield. Conversion rate adjustment is
based on the following formula:
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where,
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R1= the adjusted conversion rate;
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R = the conversion rate in effect
immediately prior to the time of
determination (as defined below);
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M = the average sale price for the five
(5) consecutive trading days prior to
the trading day immediately preceding
the ex-dividend date for the
distribution; and
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C = the amount in cash per share the
Surviving Corporation distributes to
holders of the Surviving Corporation
Common Stock and UPREIT Common Units in
excess of the amount that would have
been payable under the Initial Dividend
Yield.
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The conversion rate will also be
equitably adjusted for dividends or
distributions to all or substantially
all holders of shares of the Surviving
Corporation Common Stock payable in
shares of the Surviving Corporation
Common Stock or other capital stock or
distributions to all or substantially
all holders of Common Units payable in
Common Units or other partnership
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AMENDMENT AND EXHIBIT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO MASTER FORMATION AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
This
AMENDMENT AND EXHIBIT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO MASTER FORMATION AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
(this
Amendment
), dated as of November 2, 2006, is entered into by and between, ARIZONA LAND
INCOME CORPORATION, an Arizona corporation (together with any successor by merger,
AZL
), and POP
VENTURE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (
POP
).
A. The parties hereto have entered into that certain Master Formation and Contribution
Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2006 (the
Master Agreement
).
B. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Amendment shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them in the Master Agreement.
C. The Master Agreement provides that POP, POP Affiliates, POP Members or other affiliates
shall invest $5,000,000 in cash for Common Units and Surviving Corporation Common Stock at the
Adjusted Per Share Value. The Master Agreement also provides that AZL and POP shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to agree, within 30 days following the date of the Master
Agreement, to the forms of the Management Advisory Agreement, Registration Rights Agreement,
Surviving Corporation Articles, Surviving Corporation By-laws, UPREIT Agreement, UPREIT Certificate
and Non-Competition Agreement. The Master Agreement also identifies as POP Affiliates the
entities in which the Contributed Interests shall be acquired by the UPREIT from POP, or the POP
Members designated by POP, in exchange for Common Units and Preferred Units.
D. The market price of the Class A common stock of AZL on the trading date immediately
preceding the date of this Amendment substantially exceeded the Adjusted Per Share Value. The
parties desire to amend the terms of the Master Agreement to alter the subscription rights of POP,
POP Affiliates, POP Members or other affiliates of POP under the Master Agreement in order to more
equitably allocate the benefits of the foregoing between POP, POP Affiliates, POP Members or other
affiliates of POP, on the one hand, and the existing shareholders of AZL, on the other hand.
E. The parties have agreed to the forms of the Management Advisory Agreement, Registration
Rights Agreement, Surviving Corporation Articles, Surviving Corporation By-laws, UPREIT Agreement,
UPREIT Certificate and Non-Competition Agreement.
F. The parties have agreed to substitute one entity for another as a POP Affiliate effective
the date hereof.
G. The parties hereto desire to amend and modify the Master Agreement in accordance with the
terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Amendment. As amended and modified by this
Amendment, the Master Agreement may be referred to as the
Agreement
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements hereinafter set forth, and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1.
Amendment to Section 9.1 of the Master Agreement
. Section 9.1 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
9.1
Subscription
. At the Closing, AZL shall sell to POP, POP Affiliates, POP
Members or other affiliates of POP Common Units and Surviving Corporation Common Stock, as
elected by POP, for an aggregate purchase price of $5,000,000 and a price per Common Unit or
share of Surviving Corporation Common Stock equal to $5.00. The purchase price shall be
payable in immediately available funds at Closing.
2.
Form of Management Advisory Agreement
. The Management Advisory Agreement shall be
substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, with such modifications and
amendments as the parties thereto may agree, which agreement shall be conclusively presumed from
the execution by such parties of such agreement. All references in the Master Agreement to the
term Management Advisory Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the Management Advisory Agreement
referenced in this Amendment.
3.
Form of Registration Rights Agreement
. The Registration Rights Agreement shall be
substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, with such modifications and
amendments as the parties thereto may agree, which agreement shall be conclusively presumed from
the execution by such parties of such agreement. All references in the Master Agreement to the
term Registration Rights Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the Registration Rights Agreement
referenced in this Amendment.
4.
Form of Surviving Corporation Articles
. The Surviving Corporation Articles shall
be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C, with such modifications and
amendments as the parties hereto may agree. All references in the Master Agreement to the term
Surviving Corporation Articles shall be deemed to refer to the Surviving Corporation Articles
referenced in this Amendment.
5.
Form of Surviving Corporation By-laws
. The Surviving Corporation By-laws shall be
substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D, with such modifications and
amendments as the parties hereto may agree. All references in the Master Agreement to the term
Surviving Corporation By-laws shall be deemed to refer to the Surviving Corporation By-laws
referenced in this Amendment.
6.
Form of UPREIT Agreement
. The UPREIT Agreement shall be substantially in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit E, with such modifications and amendments as the parties hereto
may agree. All references in the Master Agreement to the term UPREIT Agreement shall be deemed
to refer to the UPREIT Agreement referenced in this Amendment.
7.
Form of UPREIT Certificate
. The UPREIT Certificate shall be substantially in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit F, with such modifications and amendments as the parties
hereto may agree. All references in the Master Agreement to the term UPREIT Certificate
shall be deemed to refer to the UPREIT Certificate referenced in this Amendment.
8.
Form of Non-Competition Agreement
. The Non-Competition Agreement shall be
substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G, with such modifications and
amendments as the parties thereto may agree, which agreement shall be conclusively presumed from
the execution by such parties of such agreement. All references in the Master Agreement to the
term Non-Competition Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the Non-Competition Agreement
referenced in this Amendment.
9.
Substitution of POP Affiliate
. The parties have agreed to substitute, effective
12:01 a.m. on the date hereof, DPC Mezzanine, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (
DPC
),
for STIRR Davies, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (
STIRR Davies
), as a POP Affiliate.
Upon and following the effectiveness of such substitution, all references in the Master Agreement
to POP Affiliate shall mean and include DPC and shall no longer mean or include STIRR Davies.
Such substitution shall have no effect upon the meaning of POP Affiliate prior to the
effectiveness of such substitution.
10.
Additional Terms
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(i) The Agreement. All references in the Master Agreement to the term Agreement
shall be deemed to refer to the Agreement referenced in this Amendment.
(ii) Amendment and the Master Agreement to be Read Together. This Amendment
supplements and is hereby made a part of the Master Agreement, and the Master Agreement and this
Amendment shall from and after the date hereof be read together and shall constitute the Agreement.
Except as otherwise set forth herein, the Master Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
(iii) Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed by facsimile and in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which taken together shall
constitute one and the same document.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the date set forth
above.
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POP VENTURE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
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POP FUNDING, its managing member
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JHS MANAGER, LLC, its manager
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/s/ Jay H. Shidler
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Jay H. Shidler
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Sole Member
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ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION,
an Arizona corporation
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By:
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/s/ Thomas R. Hislop
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Name:
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Thomas R. Hislop
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Title:
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Chairman of the Board, Vice President
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SECOND AMENDMENT AND EXHIBIT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO MASTER FORMATION AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
This
SECOND AMENDMENT AND EXHIBIT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO MASTER FORMATION AND CONTRIBUTION
AGREEMENT
(this
Amendment
), dated as of December 9, 2006, is entered into by and between, ARIZONA
LAND INCOME CORPORATION, an Arizona corporation (together with any successor by merger,
AZL
), and
POP VENTURE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (
POP
).
A. The parties hereto have entered into that certain Master Formation and Contribution
Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2006, and that certain Amendment and Exhibit Acknowledgement to
Master Formation and Contribution Agreement dated November 2, 2006 (such agreement, as so amended,
the
Master Agreement
).
B. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Amendment shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them in the Master Agreement.
C. The Master Agreement provides that various prorations and adjustments shall be made at
Closing and that, in certain instances, such adjustments may increase the total consideration
payable to the POP Members by AZL.
D. The Master Agreement governs AZLs right to declare and pay dividends on AZL Common Stock.
E. The parties have agreed to revised forms of UPREIT Agreement and Noncompetition Agreement.
F. The parties hereto desire to amend and modify the Master Agreement in accordance with the
terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Amendment. As amended and modified by this
Amendment, the Master Agreement may be referred to as the
Agreement
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements hereinafter set forth, and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1.
Modification of Permitted Common Dividends
. The term Permitted Common
Dividends, and all references thereto shall be stricken from the Agreement and the provisions of
the Agreement shall henceforth be interpreted
mutatis mutandis
without such term. For the
avoidance of doubt, AZL shall not declare or pay any dividends with respect to AZL Common Stock
other than the Special Dividend of $1.00 per share prior to Closing.
2.
Amendment to Section 6.3 of the Master Agreement
. Section 6.3 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
6.3
Declaration of Special Dividend
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AZL, acting through its Board
of Directors, shall, on December 1, 2006, declare the Special Dividend of $1.00 per
share in favor of and for the benefit of its shareholders of record as of January 5,
2007, which Special Dividend shall (i) be paid on January 26, 2007, (ii) constitute,
to the extent possible, a capital gain dividend within the meaning of Section
857(b)(3)(C) of the Code and (iii) be formally designated in accordance with such
section of the Code as being applicable to and shall be first applied to entirely
offset AZLs net capital gain and other taxable income (if any) arising from the
Mortgage Prepayment and other taxable income for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2006.
3.
Amendment to
Section 21(h)
of the Master Agreement
. Section 21(h) of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
An option (a) granted by POP (and all affiliates of POP, which shall be referred
to as POP for the purposes of this Section 21(h)) and (b) exercisable by the
UPREIT to cause POP to contribute to the UPREIT those parcels of real property
(i) identified as of the Closing as being the subject matter of a prospective or
completed acquisition by POP and (ii) as to which the closing of such acquisition
shall have been completed prior to or after the Closing, but not later than
December 31, 2007 (collectively, the
Option Properties
). The foregoing option
granted by POP to the UPREIT shall provide the UPREIT with the right to acquire
the Option Properties by the payment to POP of an
Option Properties Contribution
Value
equal to the net investment incurred by POP in the acquisition and, if
applicable, the financing, joint venturing and sale of the Option Properties in
question, inclusive of all transaction fees, costs and expenses and associated
tax liabilities incurred by POP allocable to the Option Properties. The Option
Properties Contribution Value shall be paid to POP, at the option of the UPREIT,
in cash or Common Units or shares of AZL Common Stock (such Common Units or
Common Stock being each valued at an amount equal to the average closing price
per share of AZL Common Stock reported in the consolidated transaction reporting
system during the ninety (90) trading days immediately preceding the applicable
exercise of the option by the UPREIT). The remaining terms of the contribution
of any Option Property shall be substantially as set forth in the Contribution
Agreements, except that the UPREIT shall have thirty (30) days following the
exercise of its option with respect to any Option Property to conduct a due
diligence investigation and to terminate such agreement and option without
damages if the results of such due diligence investigation are not satisfactory
to the UPREIT in its sole discretion.
The exercise by the UPREIT of its option as to any given Option Property
tendered by POP shall be made within a period of thirty (30) days following such
tender, and such tender shall be made by POP within thirty (30) days after the
later of (i) the date on which POP acquires the subject Option Property or (ii)
the Closing Date. In addition, prior to tendering any Option Property to the
UPREIT, POP shall be entitled to finance the Option Property
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with secured mortgage debt, sell-down its equity position in the Option
Property by forming a joint venture with a financial partner, and/or sell or
otherwise completely dispose of properties acquired with Option Properties as a
part of a portfolio acquisition (
Divested Properties
). POP shall be entitled
to tender its then existing equity ownership interest in the Option Properties to
the UPREIT subject to such mortgage financing and/or such joint venture
relationship and to tender Option Properties portfolios to the UPREIT which have
been diminished by the divestiture of Divested Properties. Any net profit
realized by POP on a cash basis in connection with an equity sell-down of an
Option Property or the sale of a Divested Property shall be transferred to the
UPREIT, in the form of a reduction of the contribution price. Notwithstanding
anything set forth above to the contrary, any exercise of the option by the
UPREIT shall require that the consummation of its acquisition of the subject
Option Property take place not later than sixty (60) days following such
exercise, unless and to the extent consummation is delayed through no fault of
the UPREIT. Notwithstanding anything herein contained or implied, any Option
Property that becomes subject to the option granted hereunder by virtue of having
been identified as of the Closing as a transaction in process, but which has not
actually been acquired by POP on or prior to December 31, 2007, shall, as of the
close of business on December 31, 2007, cease to be subject to the option
described herein.
4.
Amendment to Section 23 of the Master Agreement
. Section 23 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
23.1
All title examination charges, title insurance premiums, survey costs,
environmental assessment charges, notary fees and other such third party charges
relating to the Transactions shall be paid by the Surviving Corporation, but if such
amounts are customarily paid by a seller in a substantial commercial transaction in
the jurisdiction in which the applicable POP Property is located, then such amounts
shall be paid or reimbursed (as the case may be) at Closing by the POP Members.
23.2
Although POP and AZL intend that no real estate transfer or recording fees
or taxes will be due in connection with the contribution of the POP Membership
Interests, if it is finally determined that such taxes are due and payable in
connection herewith, such real estate transfer or recording fees or taxes shall be
paid by the party who customarily pays such costs in a substantial commercial
transaction in such jurisdiction.
23.3
The POP Members and AZL shall each pay their own due diligence costs and
legal, brokerage, lenders, investment banking and accounting costs and fees related
to the Transactions and the preparation of this Agreement and all documents required
to settle the Transactions contemplated hereby.
23.4
In the event that a POP Member is obligated to directly pay (or reimburse
AZL for) any amount pursuant to any of the foregoing subsections of
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this Section 23, such POP Member may elect in its sole discretion to pay (or
reimburse) any or all of such amounts in cash at Closing or alternatively to elect
to have such amount paid on its behalf, in cash, by the Surviving Corporation, and
in such latter event the value of the contribution deemed made by such POP Member
with respect to such POP Property shall be reduced by the corresponding amount paid
on its behalf by AZL, and the number of Common and Preferred Units issuable to such
POP Member shall be correspondingly reduced.
23.5
With respect to each of the POP Properties, as of 12:01 a.m. on the
Closing Date, there shall be apportioned between, on the other hand, the POP
Affiliate formerly owning, as the case may be, either 100% or a lesser percentage of
the ownership interests in such POP Property and the UPREIT (1) rent under all
leases of POP Properties, including, but not limited to, ground leases (2) interest
under all of the POP Properties Indebtedness, (3) taxes, insurance and operating
expenses of such POP Property to the extent borne by the owning POP Affiliate, (4)
payments with respect to the items listed in the preceding clause (3) that are
received from tenants to the extent prepaid (including all security deposits) or
paid in arrears to the owning POP Affiliate, (5) deposits, and (6) other matters
customarily prorated in substantial commercial real estate transactions involving
office properties in the respective jurisdictions in which the POP Properties are
located. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to POP Properties as to which
the Contributing POP Affiliate owns partial (as opposed to 100%) ownership
interests, the foregoing prorations shall be adjusted on pro rata basis reflecting
such partial ownership. Any amounts due pursuant to this Section 23.5 shall be paid
in cash at the Closing. To the extent that the amounts of the items to be adjusted
are not reasonably ascertainable as of the Closing Date, such as tenant chargebacks
or collections for tenant reimbursements, they shall be adjusted promptly after the
determination of the amount thereof.
23.6
The POP Members shall not be reimbursed for any escrows maintained under
any of the POP Properties Indebtedness (
Escrowed Loan Reserves
), and any Escrowed
Loan Reserves shall result in the increase of the aggregate Net Asset Values of the
contribution deemed to be made by the POP Members (and the number of Common and
Preferred Units issuable to the POP Members) but in no event in excess of $165
million in the aggregate and shall otherwise be treated as Contributed Assets;
provided that, in the case of any POP Property for which the Contributed Interests
are less than one hundred percent (100%) of the ownership interests in such POP
Property, such amount shall reflect only that percentage of the Escrowed Loan
Reserves equal to the percentage ownership represented by such Contributed Interests
relating to such POP Property. The Escrowed Loan Reserves are estimated by POP, to
its knowledge, to have been approximately $10.3 million at September 30, 2006 in the
aggregate for the eight Contributed Properties the ownership interests in which are
100% owned by the POP Members as of the date hereof.
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23.7
It is acknowledged and agreed that, on or prior to the Closing, the POP
Affiliates may distribute to the POP Members all cash and assets of each such POP
Affiliate other than the POP Properties.
23.8
In consideration for the agreements set forth in Sections 23.6 and 23.7,
AZL hereby agrees that POP shall have no liability to AZL or any of its successors
or assigns, or to any person or entity claiming by, through or on behalf of AZL,
arising out of this Agreement, or any agreement or documents executed and delivered
in connection with this Agreement (including, but not limited to, the Contribution
Agreements), for any purported losses, damages, liabilities or expenses incurred or
to be incurred by AZL, whether directly or via purported diminution in value of the
POP Properties (
AZL Losses
) until the foregoing exceed in an aggregate amount
equal to any Escrowed Loan Reserves (other than any amount of such reserves that
have the effect of increasing the aggregate Net Asset Values).
5.
Amendment to Schedule 2C of the Master Agreement
. Schedule 2C of the Master
Agreement is hereby amended to delete and replace in its entirety the following terms and
descriptions:
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Distribution and Payment Dates
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Cumulative, commencing on the date of
issuance and payable in arrears
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Cash distribution yield is as follows:
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(i) one percent (1%) of the liquidation
preference beginning on, and continuing
until the day prior to the first (1st)
anniversary of, the Closing Date;
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(ii) two percent (2%) of the
liquidation preference beginning on the
first (1st) anniversary of, and
continuing until the day prior to the
second (2nd) anniversary of, the
Closing Date;
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(iii) three percent (3%) of the
liquidation preference beginning on the
second (2nd) anniversary of, and
continuing until the day prior to the
third (3rd) anniversary of, the Closing
Date; and
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(iv) four percent (4%) of the
liquidation preference beginning on the
third (3rd) anniversary of the Closing
Date and continuing thereafter.
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Purchase of Preferred Units at
Option of Holder
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On the fifth anniversary of the Closing
Date, a Preferred Unit holder may
require the Surviving Corporation to
purchase any outstanding Preferred
Units for the following consideration
selected by the Surviving Corporation
in its sole discretion:
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(i) cash at a price equal to one
hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate
liquidation preference of the Preferred
Units being offered plus accrued and
unpaid distributions, if any, up to,
but excluding, the purchase date; or
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(ii) a five (5)-year note at market
interest rate at a price equal to one
hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate
liquidation preference of the Preferred
Units being offered plus accrued and
unpaid distributions, if any, up to,
but excluding, the purchase date; or
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(iii) such number of fully paid and
non-assessable Common Units with a
value (determined from the trailing
10-day average of the closing prices of
AZL Common Stock preceding such date)
equal to one hundred percent (100%) of
the aggregate liquidation preference of
the Preferred Units being offered plus
accrued and unpaid distributions, if
any, up to, but excluding, the purchase
date.
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6.
Form of UPREIT Agreement
. The UPREIT Agreement shall be substantially in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit A, with such modifications and amendments as the parties hereto
may agree. All references in the Master Agreement to the term UPREIT Agreement shall be deemed
to refer to the UPREIT Agreement referenced in this Amendment.
7.
Form of Non-Competition Agreement
. The Non-Competition Agreement shall be
substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, with such modifications and
amendments as the parties thereto may agree, which agreement shall be conclusively presumed from
the execution by such parties of such agreement. All references in the Master Agreement to
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the term Non-Competition Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the Non-Competition Agreement
referenced in this Amendment.
8.
Omnibus Amendment to Contribution Agreements
. Each of the Contribution Agreements
is hereby amended, without the need for any further action by any party, to conform such agreements
to the provisions of this Agreement.
9.
Additional Terms
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(i) The Agreement. All references in the Master Agreement to the term Agreement
shall be deemed to refer to the Agreement referenced in this Amendment.
(ii) Amendment and the Master Agreement to be Read Together. This Amendment
supplements and is hereby made a part of the Master Agreement, and the Master Agreement and this
Amendment shall from and after the date hereof be read together and shall constitute the Agreement.
Except as otherwise set forth herein, the Master Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
(iii) Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed by facsimile and in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which taken together shall
constitute one and the same document.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the date set forth
above.
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POP VENTURE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
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POP FUNDING, its managing member
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JHS MANAGER, LLC, its manager
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/s/ Jay H. Shidler
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Jay H. Shidler
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Sole Member
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ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION,
an Arizona corporation
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/s/ Thomas R. Hislop
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Name:
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Thomas R. Hislop
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Title:
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Chairman of the Board, Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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THIRD AMENDMENT AND EXHIBIT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO MASTER
FORMATION AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
This
THIRD AMENDMENT AND EXHIBIT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO MASTER FORMATION AND CONTRIBUTION
AGREEMENT
(this
Amendment
), dated as of March 27, 2007, is entered into by and between, ARIZONA
LAND INCOME CORPORATION, an Arizona corporation (together with any successor by merger,
AZL
), and
POP VENTURE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (
POP
).
A. The parties hereto have entered into that certain Master Formation and Contribution
Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2006, that certain Amendment and Exhibit Acknowledgement to
Master Formation and Contribution Agreement dated November 2, 2006 and that certain Second
Amendment and Exhibit Acknowledgement to Master Formation and Contribution Agreement dated December
9, 2006 (such agreement, as so amended, the
Master Agreement
).
B. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Amendment shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them in the Master Agreement.
C. The parties hereto have agreed to certain changes in the executive officers of the
Surviving Corporation as well as changes in the terms of the Preferred Units.
D. The parties hereto desire to amend and modify the Master Agreement in accordance with the
terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Amendment. As amended and modified by this
Amendment, the Master Agreement may be referred to as the
Agreement
.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements hereinafter set forth, and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1.
Amendment to Section 7.4 of the Master Agreement
. Section 7.4 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
7.4
Executive Officers
. Effective as of the Closing Date, the
officers of the Surviving Corporation shall include Dallas E. Lucas as Chief
Executive Officer, Lawrence J. Taff as Chief Financial Officer and Assistant
Secretary, Russell Beecher as Chief Investor Officer and Kimberly F. Aquino as
Secretary. At Closing, AZL will enter into a Non-Competition Agreement with
Messrs. Shidler and Taff, in the form set forth as
Exhibit G
. The powers,
duties and responsibilities of the officers of the Surviving Corporation shall be
as set forth in the Surviving Corporation By-laws or as established by the Board of Directors of
Surviving Corporation.
2.
Amendment to Schedule 2C of the Master Agreement
. Schedule 2C of the Master
Agreement is hereby amended to delete and replace in its entirety the following terms and
descriptions:
Terms and Conditions of Preferred Units
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Issuer
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UPREIT.
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Liquidation Preference Per Unit
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$25.00.
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Maturity Date
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Perpetual unless earlier converted,
redeemed or repurchased.
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Ranking
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Preferred Units shall be senior and
shall have preference and priority to
the Surviving Corporation Common Stock
and Common Units of the UPREIT with
respect to liquidation, dividends and
distributions.
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In addition, the Preferred Units shall be, with
respect to dividend rights and rights upon
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the
Surviving Corporation and the UPREIT:
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(i) junior to all existing and future debt
obligations of the UPREIT;
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(ii) on a parity with or junior to any other
classes or series of preferred securities issued
out of the UPREIT; and
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(iii) junior to all existing and future
liabilities of any subsidiary of the Surviving
Corporation and the UPREIT.
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Two percent (2%) of the liquidation
preference per annum, cumulative,
commencing on the date of issuance
and payable quarterly in arrears.
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Conversion Rights
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Holders may surrender their
Preferred Units, in integral
multiples of $25.00 principal
amount, for conversion into Common
Units at any time after (a) the
second anniversary of the Closing and (b) the
consummation of a public offering of Surviving
Corporation Common Stock in an amount equal to or
greater than $75,000,000 (QPO).
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The initial conversion premium is twenty-five
percent (25%) and the initial conversion rate for
the Preferred Units is 7.1717 Common Units per
$25.00 of liquidation preference of Preferred
Units. This is equivalent to an initial
conversion price of approximately $3.49 per
Preferred Unit (assuming the Special Dividend is
declared), subject to customary anti-dilution
protections in the event of any changes in the
capital structure of AZL, including but not
limited to, the Reverse Stock Split.
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Common Units received upon conversion of the
Preferred Units shall have the same rights of
redemption for cash or shares of Surviving
Corporation Common Stock as other Common Units.
However, the holders of Common Units so acquired
may not exercise their redemption rights for such
Common Units for one year following conversion
from Preferred Units. As a result, Common Stock
shall be issuable in exchange for Common Units
obtained from conversion of Preferred Units no
earlier than the third anniversary of the
Closing.
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Redemption
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The Surviving Corporation will have the
option to exercise a conversion right,
requiring the holder to convert their
Preferred Units into Common Units using
the specified conversion ratio mentioned
herein if (i) at any time after the fourth
anniversary date of the Closing, the
closing price of the Surviving Corporation
Common Stock exceeds one hundred
twenty-five percent (125%) of the
conversion price for twenty (20) trading
days out of thirty (30) consecutive
trading days, and (ii) at any time after Closing, a QPO has occurred.
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Preservation of REIT Status
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The UPREIT may redeem the Preferred Units
for cash at any time after the
commencement date of this offering if
necessary to preserve the REIT status of
the Surviving Corporation.
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Purchase of Preferred Units at Option of Holder
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On the fifth anniversary of the
Closing Date, if a QPO has
occurred on or prior to such
fifth anniversary, a Preferred
Unit holder may require the
Surviving Corporation to purchase
any outstanding Preferred Units
for the following consideration
selected by the Surviving
Corporation in its sole
discretion:
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(i) cash at a price equal to one hundred percent
(100%) of the aggregate liquidation preference of
the Preferred Units being offered plus accrued
and unpaid distributions, if any, up to, but
excluding, the purchase date; or
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(ii) a five (5)-year note at market interest rate
at a price equal to one hundred percent (100%) of
the aggregate liquidation preference of the
Preferred Units being offered plus accrued and
unpaid distributions, if any, up to, but
excluding, the purchase date; or
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(iii) such number of fully paid and
non-assessable Common Units with a value
determined from the trailing 10-day average of
the closing prices of Surviving Corporation
Common Stock preceding such date (but in no case
less than $1.00) equal to one hundred percent
(100%) of the aggregate liquidation preference of
the Preferred Units being offered plus accrued
and unpaid distributions, if any, up to, but
excluding, the purchase date; or
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(iv) such number of perpetual preferred units,
each with a market distribution rate and with a
liquidation preference equal to
the liquidation preference of a Preferred Unit,
equal to the sum of (A) the number of Preferred
Units being offered plus (B) a number equal to
the quotient, rounded to the nearest whole
number, of the aggregate amount of accrued and
unpaid distributions on the Preferred Units being
offered, divided by the liquidation preference
amount of a single unit.
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For the avoidance of doubt, in no event will the
Surviving Corporation be obligated to purchase
the Preferred Units for cash.
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Form and Denomination
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The Preferred Units will be issued in minimum denominations
of $25.00 and any integral multiple of $25.00.
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Conversion Rate Adjustments
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The conversion rate will be adjusted for all cash dividends
or distributions to all or substantially all holders of
shares of the Surviving Corporation Common Stock or holders
of Common Units in excess of the Initial Dividend Amount.
The Initial Dividend Amount is the per quarter amount set
by the board of directors of the Surviving Corporation for
the first quarterly dividend on the Surviving Corporation
Common Stock declared following the Closing Date, subject
to certain adjustments. Conversion rate adjustment is based
on the following formula:
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the conversion rate in effect immediately
prior to the time of determination (as defined
below);
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the average sale price for the five (5)
consecutive trading days prior to the trading day
immediately preceding the ex-dividend date for
the distribution; and
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the amount in cash per share the Surviving
Corporation distributes to holders of the
Surviving Corporation Common Stock and UPREIT
Common Units in excess of the amount that would
have been payable under the Initial Dividend
Amount.
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adjusted for dividends or distributions to all or
substantially all holders of shares of the
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shares of the Surviving Corporation Common Stock
or other capital stock or distributions to all or
substantially all holders of Common Units payable
in Common Units or other partnership units.
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Form of UPREIT Agreement
. The UPREIT Agreement shall be substantially in the form
attached hereto as
Exhibit A
, with such modifications and amendments as the parties hereto
may agree. All references in the Master Agreement to the term UPREIT Agreement shall be deemed
to refer to the UPREIT Agreement referenced in this Amendment.
4.
Form of Advisory Agreement
. The Advisory Agreement shall be substantially in the
form attached hereto as
Exhibit B
, with such modifications and amendments as the parties
hereto may agree. All references in the Master Agreement to the term Advisory Agreement shall be
deemed to refer to the Advisory Agreement referenced in this Amendment.
5.
Additional Terms
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(i)
The Agreement
. All references in the Master Agreement to the term Agreement
shall be deemed to refer to the Agreement referenced in this Amendment.
(ii)
Amendment and the Master Agreement to be Read Together
. This Amendment
supplements and is hereby made a part of the Master Agreement, and the Master Agreement and this
Amendment shall from and after the date hereof be read together and shall constitute the Agreement.
Except as otherwise set forth herein, the Master Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
(iii)
Counterparts
. This Amendment may be executed by facsimile and in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which taken together shall
constitute one and the same document.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the date set forth
above.
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POP VENTURE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
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By:
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By:
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Jay H. Shidler
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Sole Member
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ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION,
an Arizona corporation
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FOURTH AMENDMENT AND EXHIBIT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO MASTER
FORMATION AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
This
FOURTH AMENDMENT AND EXHIBIT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO MASTER FORMATION AND CONTRIBUTION
AGREEMENT
(this
Amendment
), dated as of November 9, 2007, is entered into by and between, ARIZONA
LAND INCOME CORPORATION, an Arizona corporation (together with any successor by merger,
AZL
), and
POP VENTURE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (
POP
).
A. The parties hereto have entered into that certain Master Formation and Contribution
Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2006, that certain Amendment and Exhibit Acknowledgement to
Master Formation and Contribution Agreement dated November 2, 2006, that certain Second Amendment
and Exhibit Acknowledgement to Master Formation and Contribution Agreement dated December 9, 2006
and that certain Third Amendment and Exhibit Acknowledgement to Master Formation and Contribution
Agreement dated March 27, 2007 (such agreement, as so amended, the
Master Agreement
).
B. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Amendment shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them in the Master Agreement.
C. The parties hereto have agreed to certain changes in the composition of properties
contributed and consideration paid in the contemplated transactions and certain other material
changes.
D. The parties hereto desire to amend and modify the Master Agreement in accordance with the
terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Amendment. As amended and modified by this
Amendment, the Master Agreement may be referred to as the
Agreement
.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements hereinafter set forth, and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1.
Amendment to Certain Terms in Section 2 of the Master Agreement
. The following
terms contained in Section 2 of the Master Agreement are hereby deleted and replaced in their
entirety with the following, respectively:
Contribution Agreements
shall mean all of the Contribution Agreements (each in a form
reasonably agreed among AZL, POP and the executing POP Members (if different than POP))
executed between AZL and POP, or the POP Members designated by POP, within thirty (30) days
after the execution of this Agreement, each as amended by the Master Amendment to
Contribution Agreements dated as of even date herewith; and each Contribution Agreement
shall relate to the particular POP Property that is owned, directly or indirectly, fully or
in part and whether in fee simple or through a ground lease, by the POP Affiliate in which
such POP Member(s) own membership interests. AZL shall be
an intended third party beneficiary to each Contribution Agreement.
Contribution Agreement
shall mean any one (1) of the Contribution Agreements.
Net Asset Value
shall mean, for each POP Property (or Contributed Interest, in the case
of any POP Property for which the Contributed Interests are less than one hundred percent
(100%) of the ownership interests in such POP Property), the amount equal to (a) the
difference between (i) Gross Asset Value minus (ii) the amount, including accrued and
unpaid interest, of the POP Properties Indebtedness encumbering such POP Property at
Closing, as adjusted by (b) the net adjustments for the closing costs that POP elects, at
its discretion pursuant to Section 23.4, not to settle in cash.
POP Properties Indebtedness
shall mean, for any POP Property, either or both, as the case
may be, (a) the unpaid mortgage debt secured by such POP Property (it being understood,
however, that the collateral for such indebtedness may, depending on the POP Property in
question, be a lien encumbering fee simple title, a leasehold estate or an ownership
interest in a condominium) and (b) the unpaid mezzanine debt secured by a collateral
assignment of indirect ownership interests in such POP Property; provided that, in the case
of any POP Property for which the Contributed Interests are less than one hundred percent
(100%) of the ownership interests in such POP Property, such amount shall reflect only that
percentage of the indebtedness equal to the percentage ownership represented by such
Contributed Interests relating to such POP Property. By way of example, the POP Properties
Indebtedness would equal $10 million if the POP Property was encumbered with $100 million
of indebtedness and the interest of the POP Affiliate was ten percent (10%) of the
ownership interests in such POP Property.
Surviving Corporation Common Stock
shall mean the common stock of the Surviving
Corporation, which shall be listed on an Exchange.
Title Insurance Company
shall mean First American Title Insurance Company or one or more
additional title insurance companies with national operations.
2.
Amendment to Section 2 of the Master Agreement
. Section 2 of the Master Agreement
is hereby amended by adding to the end of the current text therein:
Aggregate Contribution Value
shall mean the sum of (a) the aggregate Net Asset Values
plus (b) the amount, if any, pursuant to Section 23.6 of Escrowed Loan Reserves plus (c)
the Capital Investment Value.
Capital Investment
shall mean any costs or expenses incurred or funded in connection with
or relating to the leasing (including but not limited to the costs and expenses described
in Schedule 2D to the Master Agreement) or improvement of, in or on any portion of a POP
Property where the cost or expense
so incurred or funded is required or permitted in accordance with GAAP to be capitalized
and to be depreciated or amortized over its useful life.
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Capital Investment Value
shall mean the aggregate of all Capital Investments incurred or
funded by, or on behalf of, the owner of a given POP Property from October 1, 2007 through
the Closing Date in connection with any Capital Investments at that POP Property.
Exchange
shall mean any national securities exchange or any inter-dealer quotation system
of a registered national securities association within the meaning of the Exchange Act.
GAAP
shall mean generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
Net Capital Investment Amount
shall mean the positive difference, if any, between (i)
the Aggregate Contribution Value minus (ii) $163,510,000. For the avoidance of doubt, the
difference shall be deemed to be zero if the difference between the Aggregate Contribution
Value minus $163,510,000 is a negative number.
Second Special Dividend
shall mean a dividend with respect to AZL Common Stock in an
amount per share to be determined by AZL, in connection with, and subject to the approval
of POP, which amount shall not be less than the minimum amount necessary to enable AZL to
satisfy the requirements of Sections 857 and 4981 of the Code, and which dividend shall, to
the extent possible, constitute a capital gain dividend within the meaning of Section
857(b)(3)(C) of the Code.
3.
Amendment to Section 4.3 of the Master Agreement
. Section 4.3 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
4.3
Agreed Value
. AZL and POP have agreed that the aggregate Gross Asset Values,
including the value attributable to the Contributed Assets, is $562,955,000.
4.
Amendment to Section 4.4 of the Master Agreement
. Section 4.4 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
4.4
Aggregate Consideration
. As consideration for the contribution of the
Contributed Interests and the Contributed Assets to the UPREIT, POP shall receive, or
direct the issuance, in the aggregate, of the following:
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Common Units having a value equal to twenty five percent (25%), and Preferred
Units equal to seventy-five percent (75%), of an amount equal to the difference of (A)
the Aggregate Contribution Value minus (B) $12,000,000 minus (C) the Net Capital
Investment Amount, if any
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a promissory note of the UPREIT (the
Principal Note
) in the principal
amount of $12,000,000 with the other material terms as set forth on
Exhibit H
attached hereto and
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if the Net Capital Investment Amount exceeds zero, promissory notes of the
UPREIT (the
Investment Notes
) in an aggregate principal amount equal to the Net
Capital Investment Amount and with the other material terms as set forth on
Exhibit H
attached hereto.
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The Investment Notes shall be in individual principal amounts and shall be allocated in
proportion to the Capital Investment Value for any POP Property relative to the aggregate
Capital Investment Values. For the purposes of this Section, Common Units shall have a per
unit value equal to the Adjusted Per Share Value. For the purposes of this Section,
Preferred Units shall have a per unit value of $25.00.
5.
Deletion of Section 4.5 of the Master Agreement
. Section 4.5 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety.
6.
Amendment to Section 4.6 of the Master Agreement
. Section 4.6 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
4.6
General Partners Contribution
. Pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, at
Closing, AZL shall contribute to the UPREIT all of its assets as of the Closing Date
(including any AZL Assets that have not been sold prior to the Closing Date) except for any
cash reserved for the payment of the Second Special Dividend or any accrued liabilities of
AZL. In consideration for such contribution, AZL shall acquire a general partner interest
in the UPREIT and become the sole general partner of the UPREIT and shall be deemed to have
made a contribution to the UPREIT in an amount equal to the book value of the assets so
contributed. Thereafter, AZL shall have the rights, duties, privileges and obligations as
the holder of the general partner interest and as the general partner of the UPREIT and be
subject to the terms and conditions of the UPREIT Certificate and the UPREIT Agreement.
AZLs general partner interest at any particular time shall be equal to the quotient
obtained by dividing (i) the total number of shares of Surviving Corporation Common Stock
and Surviving Corporation Class B Common Stock outstanding as of such time, by (ii) the sum
of (A) the total number of shares of Surviving Corporation Common Stock and Surviving
Corporation Class B Common Stock outstanding as of such time, plus (B) the total number of
shares of Surviving Corporation Common Stock into which Common Units outstanding as of such
time are exchangeable.
7.
Amendment to Section 6.1 of the Master Agreement
. Section 6.1 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
6.1
Sale of Assets
. AZL shall not sell any of its assets (
AZL Assets
) on
or before the Closing Date without the prior consent of POP.
8.
Amendment to Section 6.3 of the Master Agreement
. Section 6.3 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
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6.3
Declaration of Special Dividend and Second Special Dividend
.
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AZL, acting through its Board of Directors, shall, on December 1, 2006,
declare the Special Dividend of $1.00 per share in favor of and for the benefit of its
shareholders of record as of January 5, 2007, which Special Dividend shall (i) be paid
on January 26, 2007, (ii) constitute, to the extent possible, a capital gain
dividend within the meaning of Section 857(b)(3)(C) of the Code and (iii) be formally
designated in accordance with such section of the Code as being applicable to and
shall be first applied to entirely offset AZLs net capital gain and other taxable
income (if any) arising from the Mortgage Prepayment and other taxable income for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
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AZL, acting through its Board of Directors, shall, on December 3, 2007,
declare the Second Special Dividend in favor of and for the benefit of its
shareholders of record as of December 28, 2007, which the Second Special Dividend
shall (i) be paid on January 15, 2008, (ii) constitute, to the extent possible, a
capital gain dividend within the meaning of Section 857(b)(3)(C) of the Code and
(iii) be formally designated in accordance with such section of the Code as being
applicable to and shall be first applied to entirely offset AZLs net capital gain and
other taxable income (if any) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.
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9.
Amendment to Section 6.4 of the Master Agreement
. Section 6.4 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
6.4
Restrictions on Dividends
. From and after the date hereof through the
Closing Date, other than the Special Dividend and the Second Special Dividend, AZL shall
not make, declare, pay or set aside for payment any dividend payable in cash, stock or
property on or in respect of, or declare or make any distribution on, any shares of its
capital stock, or directly or indirectly adjust, split, combine, reclassify, redeem,
purchase or otherwise acquire any shares of its capital stock.
10.
Amendment to Section 9.1 of the Master Agreement
.
Section 9.1 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
9.1
Subscription
.
At the Closing, AZL shall sell to individual(s) or
entity(ies) designated by POP Common Units and Surviving Corporation
Common Stock, as elected by such individual(s) or entity(ies), for an aggregate
purchase price of $5,000,000 and a price per Common Unit or share of Surviving Corporation
Common Stock equal to $5.00; subject to adjustment in the event of the Reverse Stock Split
or any other change in the capitalization of AZL or the Surviving Corporation. The
purchase price shall be payable in immediately available funds at Closing.
11.
Amendment to Section 9 of the Master Agreement
. Section 9 of the Master Agreement
is hereby amended by adding to the end of the current subsections therein:
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9.3
Subscription
.
At the Closing, AZL shall sell to individual(s) or
entity(ies) designated by POP Surviving Corporation Common Stock for an aggregate purchase
price of $1,350,000 and a price per share of Surviving Corporation Common Stock equal to
$7.50; subject to adjustment in the event of the Reverse Stock Split or any other change in
the capitalization of AZL or the Surviving Corporation. The purchase price shall be
payable in immediately available funds at Closing.
12.
Amendment to Section 12.3 of the Master Agreement
. Section 12.3 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
12.3
Listing Application
. POP shall use its commercially reasonable efforts
to cause the shares of Surviving Corporation Common Stock to be listed for trading on an
Exchange.
13.
Amendment to Section 14.9 of the Master Agreement
. Section 14.9 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
14.9
Listing Application
. AZL shall use its commercially reasonable efforts
to cause the shares of Surviving Corporation Common Stock to be listed for trading on an
Exchange.
14.
Amendment to Section 18.4 of the Master Agreement
. Section 18.4 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
18.4
Exchange Listing
. The Surviving Corporation Common Stock shall have
been approved for listing on an Exchange subject only to consummation of the
Reincorporation.
15.
Amendment to
Section 21(h)
of the Master Agreement
. Section 21(h) of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
An option (a) granted by POP (and all affiliates of POP, which shall be referred
to as POP for the purposes of this Section 21(h)) and (b) exercisable by the UPREIT
to cause POP to contribute to the UPREIT those parcels of real property (i)
identified as of the Closing as being the subject matter of a prospective or
completed acquisition by POP and (ii) as to which the closing of such acquisition
shall have been completed prior to
or after the Closing, but not later than June 30, 2008 (collectively, the
Option
Properties
). The foregoing option granted by POP to the UPREIT shall provide the
UPREIT with the right to acquire the Option Properties by the payment to POP of an
Option Properties Contribution Value
equal to the net investment incurred by POP
in the acquisition and, if applicable, the financing, joint venturing and sale of
the Option Properties in question, inclusive of all transaction fees, costs and
expenses and associated tax liabilities incurred by POP allocable to the Option
Properties. The Option Properties Contribution Value shall be paid to POP, at the
option of the UPREIT, in cash or Common Units or shares of AZL
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Common Stock (such
Common Units or Common Stock being each valued at an amount equal to the average
closing price per share of AZL Common Stock reported in the consolidated
transaction reporting system during the ninety (90) trading days immediately
preceding the applicable exercise of the option by the UPREIT). The remaining
terms of the contribution of any Option Property shall be substantially as set
forth in the Contribution Agreements, except that the UPREIT shall have thirty (30)
days following the exercise of its option with respect to any Option Property to
conduct a due diligence investigation and to terminate such agreement and option
without damages if the results of such due diligence investigation are not
satisfactory to the UPREIT in its sole discretion.
The exercise by the UPREIT of its option as to any given Option Property
tendered by POP shall be made within a period of thirty (30) days following such
tender, and such tender shall be made by POP within thirty (30) days after the
later of (i) the date on which POP acquires the subject Option Property or (ii) the
Closing Date. In addition, prior to tendering any Option Property to the UPREIT,
POP shall be entitled to finance the Option Property with secured mortgage debt,
sell-down its equity position in the Option Property by forming a joint venture
with a financial partner, and/or sell or otherwise completely dispose of properties
acquired with Option Properties as a part of a portfolio acquisition (
Divested
Properties
). POP shall be entitled to tender its then existing equity ownership
interest in the Option Properties to the UPREIT subject to such mortgage financing
and/or such joint venture relationship and to tender Option Properties portfolios
to the UPREIT which have been diminished by the divestiture of Divested Properties.
Any net profit realized by POP on a cash basis in connection with an equity
sell-down of an Option Property or the sale of a Divested Property shall be
transferred to the UPREIT, in the form of a reduction of the contribution price.
Notwithstanding anything set forth above to the contrary, any exercise of the
option by the UPREIT shall require that the consummation of its acquisition of the
subject Option Property take place not later than sixty (60) days following such
exercise, unless and to the extent consummation is delayed through no fault of the
UPREIT. Notwithstanding anything herein contained or implied, any Option Property
that becomes subject to the option granted hereunder by virtue of having been
identified as of the Closing as a transaction in
process, but which has not actually been acquired by POP on or prior to June
30, 2008, shall, as of the close of business on June 30, 2008, cease to be subject
to the option described herein.
16.
Amendment to Section 22 of the Master Agreement
. Section 22 of the Master
Agreement is hereby amended by adding to the end of the current text therein:
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The Principal Note, executed by the UPREIT.
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Options granted by AZL to individual(s) or
entity(ies) designated by POP, which shall be exercisable for a period
of three months following the Closing, to acquire up to 500,000 shares
of Surviving Corporation Common Stock in the aggregate at a price per
share of Surviving Corporation Common Stock equal to $7.50; subject to
adjustment in the event of the Reverse Stock Split or any other change
in the capitalization of AZL or the Surviving Corporation.
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17.
Amendment of Section 23.6 of the Master Agreement
. Section 23.6 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
23.6
The POP Members shall not be reimbursed for the balances remaining, as
of the Closing Date, in any escrows that exist, as of October 1, 2007, and are
maintained pursuant to the requirements of the POP Properties Indebtedness
(
Escrowed Loan Reserves
), and any Escrowed Loan Reserves shall be added to the
aggregate Net Asset Values; provided that the sum of Escrowed Loan Reserves and
Net Asset Values shall not exceed $163,510,000 in the aggregate and shall
otherwise be treated as Contributed Assets; provided further that, in the case of
any POP Property for which the Contributed Interests are less than one hundred
percent (100%) of the ownership interests in such POP Property, such amount shall
reflect only that percentage of the Escrowed Loan Reserves equal to the percentage
ownership represented by such Contributed Interests relating to such POP Property.
The Escrowed Loan Reserves are estimated by POP, to its knowledge, to have been
approximately $5,290,000 at September 30, 2007 in the aggregate for the eight
Contributed Properties the ownership interests in which are 100% owned by the POP
Members as of the date hereof.
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18.
Amendment to Section 25 of the Master Agreement
. Section 25 of the Master
Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following:
25.
NOTICES
.
All notices and other communications under this
Agreement shall be addressed as follows, shall be sent by a reputable national
overnight delivery service, given in person or sent by facsimile and shall be
deemed given one (1) business day after delivery and acceptance by such reputable
national overnight delivery service and be deemed given upon receipt if (b) given
in person; or (c) sent by facsimile for which the transmitting facsimile machine
generates evidence of complete transmission in each case addressed as follows:
If to AZL:
Arizona Land Income Corporation
2999 N. 44th Street
Suite 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Attention: Mr. Thomas Hislop
Facsimile: (602) 952-0924
with a copy to:
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP
40 N. Central Avenue
Suite 2700
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Attention: Joseph Richardson, Esq.
Facsimile: (602) 253-8129
If to POP:
POP Venture, LLC
c/o The Shidler Group
841 Bishop Street
Suite 1700
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Attention: Mr. Jay H. Shidler
Facsimile: (808) 533-4700
and
POP Venture, LLC
c/o The Shidler Group
9 West 57
th
Street
Suite 1670
New York, New York 10019
Attention: Mr. Robert Denton
Facsimile: (212) 688-3473
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with a copy to:
Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum
& Nagelberg LLP
200 West Madison Street
Suite 3900
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Attention: Howard A. Nagelberg, Esq.
Facsimile: (312) 984-3150
19.
Amendments to Schedules 2A and 2B of the Master Agreement
. Schedule 2A of the
Master Agreement is hereby amended to delete POP / USB Partners, LLC, a Delaware LLC from such
schedule. Schedule 2B of the Master Agreement is hereby amended to delete U.S. Bank Center, 101
North First Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85003 from such schedule.
20.
Amendments to Exhibits and Schedules of the Master Agreement
. The Exhibits and
Schedules of the Master Agreement are hereby amended to add Exhibit H of this Amendment as Exhibit
H of the Master Agreement and to add Schedule 2D of this Amendment as Schedule 2D of the Master
Agreement.
21.
Omnibus Amendment to Contribution Agreements
. Each of the Contribution Agreements
is hereby amended, without the need for any further action by any party, to conform such agreements
to the provisions of this Agreement.
22.
Additional Terms
.
(i)
The Agreement
. All references in the Master Agreement to the term Agreement
shall be deemed to refer to the Agreement referenced in this Amendment.
(ii)
Amendment and the Master Agreement to be Read Together
. This Amendment
supplements and is hereby made a part of the Master Agreement, and the Master Agreement and this
Amendment shall from and after the date hereof be read together and shall constitute the Agreement.
Except as otherwise set forth herein, the Master Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
(iii)
Counterparts
. This Amendment may be executed by facsimile and in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which taken together shall
constitute one and the same document.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the date set forth
above.
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POP VENTURE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
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POP FUNDING, its managing member
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By:
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JHS MANAGER, LLC, its manager
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Jay H. Shidler
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Sole Member
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ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION,
an Arizona corporation
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Exhibit H
Material Terms of the Principal Note
1.
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interest of 7% per annum;
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quarterly payments of interest;
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UPREIT right to accrue any interest payment;
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five year maturity;
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5.
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UPREIT right to extend maturity for one additional year;
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maturity accelerates upon the consummation of a public offering of Surviving Corporation
Common Stock in an amount equal to or greater than $75,000,000;
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unsecured, full recourse;
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negotiable; and
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prepayable at any time without a prepayment fee.
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Schedule 2D
Identified Capital Investment
All costs, expenses and reserves associated with the termination of the lease relating to the
Wallace Theater located at Waterfront Plaza.
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Appendix B
PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
The undersigned, , whose address is , being at least 18
years of age, acting as sole incorporator, does hereby form a corporation under the General Laws of
the State of Maryland having the following charter:
ARTICLE I
NAME
The name of the corporation (the
Corporation
) is:
Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
ARTICLE II
PURPOSES
The purpose for which the Corporation is formed is to engage in any lawful business or other
activity (including, without limitation or obligation, engaging in business as a REIT) for which
corporations may be organized under the general laws of the State of Maryland as now or hereafter
in force. For purposes of this charter of the Corporation (as amended from time to time, the
Charter
), the term
REIT
shall mean a real estate investment trust under Sections 856 through
860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, or any successor statute
(the
Code
).
ARTICLE III
PRINCIPAL OFFICE IN MARYLAND
The address of the principal office of the Corporation in Maryland is c/o CSC Lawyers
Incorporating Service Company, whose post office address is 11 E. Chase Street, Baltimore, Maryland
21202.
ARTICLE IV
RESIDENT AGENT
The name of the resident agent of the Corporation in the State of Maryland is CSC Lawyers
Incorporating Service Company, whose post office address is 11 E. Chase Street, Baltimore, Maryland
21202. The resident agent is a Maryland corporation.
ARTICLE V
PROVISIONS FOR DEFINING, LIMITING
AND REGULATING CERTAIN POWERS OF THE
CORPORATION AND OF THE STOCKHOLDERS AND DIRECTORS
Section 5.1
Number of Directors
.
The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be
managed under the direction of the Board of Directors. The number of directors of the
Corporation
shall initially be seven (7), which number may be increased or decreased pursuant
to the bylaws of the Corporation (the
Bylaws
) but shall never be less than the minimum number
required by the Maryland General Corporation Law, as amended from time to time (the
MGCL
) and
shall never be less than four (4) or more than nine (9) members.
The Board of Directors may increase the number of directors and may fill any vacancy, whether
resulting from an increase in the number of directors or otherwise, on the Board of Directors
occurring before the first annual meeting of stockholders in the manner provided in the Bylaws.
The directors of the Corporation shall be divided into three classes, Class I, Class II and
Class III, as nearly equal in number as the then total number of directors constituting the entire
board of directors permits with the term of office of one class expiring each year. Directors of
Class I shall hold office for an initial term expiring at the
2009 annual meeting of stockholders, directors of Class II shall hold office for an initial term
expiring at the 2010 annual meeting of stockholders and directors of Class III shall hold office for an initial term expiring at
the 2011 annual meeting of stockholders. At each annual meeting of stockholders, the successors to the
class of directors whose term shall then expire shall be elected to hold office for a term expiring
at the third succeeding annual meeting of stockholders. The Corporation elects, at such time as it
becomes eligible to make the election provided for under Section 3-804(c) of the MGCL, that, except
as may be provided by the Board of Directors in setting the terms of any class or series of stock,
any vacancies in the Board of Directors for any reason, and any directorships resulting from any
increase in the number of directors, may be filled only by the Board of Directors, acting by a
majority of the directors then in office, although less than a quorum, and any directors so chosen
shall hold office until the next election of the class for which such directors shall have been
chosen and until their successors shall be elected and qualify. If the number of directors is
changed, any increase or decrease in the number of directors shall be apportioned among the classes
so as to maintain all classes as equal in number as possible.
The names and initial terms of office of the persons who are to serve as directors until their
successors are elected and qualify are:
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Robert L. Denton
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2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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Thomas R. Hislop
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2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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Dallas Lucas
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2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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Clay Hamlin
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2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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Paul
M. Higbee
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2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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Michael J. Brennan
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2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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Jay H. Shidler
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Section 5.2
Informal Action by Stockholders
.
Any action required or permitted to be
taken at a meeting of stockholders may be taken without a meeting if there is filed with the
records of the stockholders meetings a written consent which sets forth the action and is signed
by stockholders entitled to cast not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary
to authorize or take the action at a stockholders meeting. The Corporation shall give notice of
any such action to each holder of each class of stock that is entitled to vote on such matter not
later than 10 days after the effective time of the action.
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Section 5.3
Other Matters
.
Notwithstanding any provision of law permitting or
requiring any action to be taken or approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of shares
entitled to cast a greater number of votes, any such action shall be effective and valid if taken
or approved by the affirmative vote of holders of shares entitled to cast a majority of all the
votes entitled to be cast on the matter.
Section 5.4
Authorization by Board of Stock Issuance
.
The Board of Directors may
authorize the issuance from time to time of shares of stock of the Corporation of any class or
series, whether now or hereafter authorized, or securities or rights convertible into shares of its
stock of any class or series, whether now or hereafter authorized, for such consideration as the
Board of Directors may deem advisable (or without consideration in the case of a stock split or
stock dividend), subject to such restrictions or limitations, if any, as may be set forth in the
Charter or the Bylaws.
Section 5.5
No Preemptive Rights
.
Except as may be provided by the Board of Directors
in setting the terms of classified or reclassified shares of stock pursuant to
Section 6.4
or as
may otherwise be provided by contract approved by the Board of Directors, no holder of shares of
stock of the Corporation shall, as such holder, have any preemptive right to purchase or subscribe
for any additional shares of stock of the Corporation or any other security of the Corporation
which it may issue or sell.
Section 5.6
Indemnification
.
5.6.1 Indemnification. The Corporation: (1) shall indemnify each of its current and
former Directors and officers, whether serving the Corporation or at the request of the Corporation
serving any other entity, including, without limitation, any subsidiary or other affiliate of the
Corporation, including the advancement of expenses under procedures permitted or required by
applicable law, unless it is established under the MGCL that (i) his act or omission was material
to the matter giving rise to the proceeding and was committed in bad faith or was the result of
active and deliberate dishonesty, (ii) he actually received an improper personal benefit in money,
property or services or (iii) in the case of a criminal proceeding, he had reasonable cause to
believe that his act or omission was unlawful (but in the event any amendment to the MGCL permits
the Corporation to provide broader indemnification rights than are set forth herein to its officers
and directors, the Corporation shall provide such rights to the fullest extent required or
permitted by the MGCL as so amended), and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law; and
(2) may indemnify (including the advancement of expenses under procedures permitted or required by
applicable law) current and former employees and agents of the Corporation as may be authorized by
the Board of Directors in the specific case and permitted by applicable law or the Bylaws of the
Corporation; provided, however, that, except as provided in
Section 5.6.2
with respect to
proceedings to enforce rights to indemnification or in a contract approved by the Board of
Directors pursuant to a resolution approved by a majority of Directors then in office, the
Corporation shall not indemnify any such indemnitee in connection with a proceeding (or part
thereof) initiated by such indemnitee unless such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by
the Board of Directors pursuant to a resolution approved by a majority of the Directors then in
office.
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5.6.2 Procedure. If a claim under
Section 5.6.1
is not paid in full by the Corporation
within sixty (60) days after a written claim has been received by the Corporation, except in the
case of a claim for an advancement of expenses, in which case the applicable period shall be thirty
(30) days, the indemnitee may at any time thereafter bring suit against the Corporation to recover
the unpaid amount of the claim. If successful in whole or in part in any such suit, the indemnitee
shall also be entitled to be reimbursed the expense of prosecuting or defending such suit against
the Corporation. It shall be a defense to any action for advancement of expenses that the
Corporation has not received both: (1) an undertaking as required by law to repay such advances in
the event it shall ultimately be determined that the standard of conduct for indemnification has
not been met; and (2) a written affirmation by the indemnitee or on the indemnitees behalf of his
or her good faith belief that the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification by the
Corporation has been met. Neither the failure of the Corporation (including its Board of Directors,
independent legal counsel, or its stockholders) to have made a determination prior to the
commencement of such suit that indemnification of the indemnitee is proper in the circumstances
because the indemnitee has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in the MGCL, nor an
actual determination by the Corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal
counsel, or its stockholders) that the indemnitee has not met such applicable standard of conduct,
shall create a presumption that the indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct or,
in the case of such a suit brought by an indemnitee to whom the Corporation has not agreed to
advance expenses, be a defense to such suit. In any suit brought by the indemnitee to enforce any
right to indemnification or to an advancement of expenses hereunder, or by the Corporation to
recover an advancement of expenses pursuant to the terms of an undertaking, the burden of proving
that the indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified, or to such advancement of expenses, under
this
Section 5.6
or otherwise, shall be on the Corporation.
5.6.3 Non-Exclusivity. The rights to indemnification and to the advancement of
expenses conferred in this
Section 5.6
shall not be exclusive of any other right that any person
may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, this Charter, the Bylaws of the Corporation, any
contract, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested Directors, or otherwise.
5.6.4 Insurance. The Corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect
itself or any Director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation or another corporation,
partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any
expense, liability or loss, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such
person against such expense, liability or loss under the MGCL.
5.6.5 Miscellaneous. The Corporation shall not be liable for any payment under this
Section 5.6
in connection with a claim made by any indemnitee to the extent such indemnitee has
otherwise actually and unconditionally received payment under any insurance policy, agreement, or
otherwise, of the amounts otherwise indemnifiable hereunder. The rights to indemnification and to
the advancement of expenses conferred in
Sections 5.6.1
and
5.6.2
shall be contract rights and such
rights shall continue as to an indemnitee who has ceased to be a Director or officer of the
Corporation and shall inure to the benefit of the indemnitees heirs, executors and administrators.
Any repeal or modification of all or any portion of this
Section 5.6
shall not in any way diminish
any rights of any person to indemnification or advancement of
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expenses of or the obligations of the Corporation arising hereunder with respect to events
occurring, or claims made, while this
Section 5.6
is in force.
Section 5.7
Determinations by Board
.
The determination as to any of the following
matters, made in good faith by or pursuant to the direction of the Board of Directors consistent
with the Charter, shall be final and conclusive and shall be binding upon the Corporation and every
holder of shares of its stock: (i) the amount of the net income of the Corporation for any period
and the amount of assets at any time legally available for the payment of dividends, redemption of
its stock or the payment of other distributions on its stock; (ii) the amount of paid-in surplus,
net assets, other surplus, annual or other cash flow, funds from operations, net profit, net assets
in excess of capital, undivided profits or excess of profits over losses on sales of assets; (iii)
the amount, purpose, time of creation, increase or decrease, alteration or cancellation of any
reserves or charges and the propriety thereof (whether or not any obligation or liability for which
such reserves or charges shall have been created shall have been paid or discharged); (iv) any
interpretation of the terms, preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers or rights,
restrictions, limitations as to dividends or distributions, qualifications or terms or conditions
of redemption of any class or series of stock of the Corporation; (v) the fair value, or any sale,
bid or asked price to be applied in determining the fair value, of any asset owned or held by the
Corporation or of any shares of stock of the Corporation; (vi) the number of shares of stock of any
class of the Corporation; (vii) any matter relating to the acquisition, holding and disposition of
any assets by the Corporation; or (viii) any other matter relating to the business and affairs of
the Corporation or required or permitted by applicable law, the Charter or Bylaws or otherwise to
be determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 5.8
REIT Qualification
.
So long as the Corporation has elected to qualify for
federal income tax treatment as a REIT, the Board of Directors shall use commercially reasonable
efforts to take such actions as are necessary or appropriate to preserve the status of the
Corporation as a REIT; provided, however, if the Board of Directors determines that it is no longer
in the best interests of the Corporation to continue to be qualified as a REIT, the Board of
Directors may revoke or otherwise terminate the Corporations REIT election pursuant to Section
856(g) of the Code. The Board of Directors also may determine that compliance with any restriction
or limitation on stock ownership and transfers set forth in
Article VII
is no longer required for
REIT qualification.
Section 5.9
Removal of Directors
.
Subject to the rights of holders of one or more
classes or series of stock of the Corporation to elect or remove one or more directors, any
director may be removed from office at any time: (i) with Cause, and then only by the affirmative
vote of at least a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the stockholders generally in the
election of directors or (ii) with or without Cause, and then only if (a) the removal of such
director is recommended by the Board of Directors pursuant to a resolution approved by at least a
majority of the total number (rounded up to the nearest whole number) of Directors that the
Corporation would have if there were no vacancies on the Board of Directors at the time such
resolution is presented to the Board of Directors for adoption and if the Director whose removal is
sought were not counted in such total number; and (b) the removal of such Director shall be
approved by the vote of a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast by the holders of shares of
capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of Directors. For the
purpose of this paragraph,
Cause
shall mean, with respect to any particular
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director, conviction of a felony involving a crime of moral turpitude or a final judgment of a
court of competent jurisdiction holding that such director caused demonstrable, material financial
harm to the Corporation through bad faith or active and deliberate dishonesty.
Section 5.10
Rights of Objecting Stockholders
.
Holders of shares of stock of the
Corporation shall not be entitled to exercise any rights of an objecting stockholder provided for
under Title 3, Subtitle 2 of the MGCL unless the Board of Directors, upon the affirmative vote of a
majority of the entire Board of Directors, shall determine that such rights shall apply, with
respect to all or any classes or series of stock, to a particular transaction or all transactions
occurring after the date of such determination in connection with which holders of such shares of
stock of the Corporation would otherwise be entitled to exercise such rights.
Section 5.11
Advisor Agreements
.
Subject to such approval of stockholders and other
conditions, if any, as may be required by any applicable statute, rule or regulation, the Board of
Directors may authorize the execution and performance by the Corporation of one or more agreements
with any person, corporation, association, company, trust, partnership or other organization
(including, without limitation, any affiliate of the Corporation and/or any of its directors)
whereby, subject to the supervision and control of the Board of Directors, any such other person,
corporation, association, company, trust, partnership or other organization (including, without
limitation, any affiliate of the Corporation and/or its directors) shall render or make available
to the Corporation managerial, investment, property management, leasing, regulatory compliance,
advisory and/or related services, office space and other services and facilities (including, if
deemed advisable by the Board of Directors, the management or supervision of the investments of the
Corporation) upon such terms and conditions as may be provided in such agreement or agreements
(including, if deemed fair and equitable by the Board of Directors, the compensation payable
thereunder by the Corporation).
Section 5.12
Special Resolutions
.
The Board of Directors may designate any of its
resolutions to be
Special Resolutions
. Resolutions so designated may not be modified or revoked
by the Board of Directors subsequent to the Initial Date unless any such modification or revocation
is approved by the affirmative vote of at least eighty percent (80%) of the Whole Board. For the
purposes of these Articles, the term
Whole Board
shall mean the total number of Directors that
the Corporation would have if there were no vacancies on the Board of Directors at the time any
such resolution is presented to the Board of Directors for modification or revocation.
ARTICLE VI
STOCK
Section 6.1
Authorized Shares
.
The Corporation has authority to issue 300,000,000
shares of stock, consisting of 200,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $.0001 par value per share
(
Common Stock
), 199,999,900 of which shall be shares of Common Stock (
Listed Common Stock
) and
100 of which will be shares of Class B Common Stock, and 100,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock,
$.0001 par value per share (
Preferred Stock
). The aggregate par value of all authorized shares
of stock having par value is $30,000. If shares of one class of stock are classified or
reclassified into shares of another class of stock pursuant to this
Article VI
, the number of
authorized shares of the former class shall be automatically decreased and the number
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of shares of the latter class shall be automatically increased, in each case by the number of
shares so classified or reclassified, so that the aggregate number of shares of stock of all
classes that the Corporation has authority to issue shall not be more than the total number of
shares of stock set forth in the first sentence of this paragraph. The Board of Directors, with
the approval of a majority of the entire Board of Directors, and without any action by the
stockholders of the Corporation, may amend the Charter from time to time to increase or decrease
the aggregate number of shares of stock or the number of shares of stock of any class or series
that the Corporation has authority to issue.
Section 6.2
Common Stock
.
In the event of liquidation of the Corporation, the Class B
Common Stock shall be entitled to no portion of the Corporations assets that are allocated to
holders of Common Stock, all of which shall be distributed to the holders of Listed Common Stock.
Except with respect to the preference of liquidation accorded to the Listed Common Stock in the
immediately preceding sentence, Listed Common Stock and Class B Common Stock shall be identical in
all respects. Subject to the provisions of
Article VII
and to any preferences of any class or
series of stock hereafter classified or reclassified, each share of Common Stock shall entitle the
holder thereof to one vote on all matters to be voted upon by the stockholders. The Board of
Directors may reclassify any unissued shares of Common Stock from time to time in one or more
classes or series of stock.
Section 6.3
Preferred Stock
.
The Board of Directors may classify any unissued shares
of Preferred Stock and reclassify any previously classified but unissued shares of Preferred Stock
of any series from time to time in one or more classes or series of stock by setting or changing
the preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to
dividends, qualifications or terms or conditions of redemption of the stock.
Section 6.4
Classified or Reclassified Shares
.
Prior to issuance of classified or
reclassified shares of any class or series, the Board of Directors by resolution shall: (i)
designate that class or series to distinguish it from all other classes and series of stock of the
Corporation; (ii) specify the number of shares to be included in the class or series; (iii) set or
change, subject to the provisions of
Article VII
and subject to the express terms of any class or
series of stock of the Corporation outstanding at the time, the preferences, conversion or other
rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends or other distributions,
qualifications and terms and conditions of redemption for each class or series; and (iv) cause the
Corporation to file articles supplementary with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of
Maryland (
SDAT
). Any of the terms of any class or series of stock set or changed pursuant to
clause (iii) of this
Section 6.4
may be made dependent upon facts or events ascertainable outside
the Charter (including determinations by the Board of Directors or other facts or events within the
control of the Corporation) and may vary among holders thereof, provided that the manner in which
such facts, events or variations shall operate upon the terms of such class or series of stock is
clearly and expressly set forth in the articles supplementary filed with the SDAT.
Section 6.5
Charter and Bylaws
.
The rights of all stockholders and the terms of all
stock are subject to the provisions of the Charter and the Bylaws.
ARTICLE VII
RESTRICTION ON TRANSFER AND OWNERSHIP OF SHARES
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Section 7.1
Definitions
.
For the purpose of this
Article VII
, the following terms
shall have the following meanings:
Aggregate Stock Ownership Limit
shall mean not more than 4.9% in economic value of the
aggregate of the outstanding shares of Capital Stock. The economic value of the outstanding shares
of Capital Stock shall be determined by the Board of Directors in good faith, which determination
shall be conclusive for all purposes hereof.
AMEX
shall mean the American Stock Exchange.
Beneficial Ownership
shall mean ownership of Capital Stock by a Person, whether the interest
in the shares of Capital Stock is held directly or indirectly (including by a nominee), and shall
include interests that would be treated as owned through the application of Section 544 of the
Code, as modified by Section 856(h) of the Code. For the avoidance of doubt, neither a central
depository nor its nominee shall be deemed to have Beneficial Ownership over Capital Stock that it
holds for a Beneficial Owner. The terms
Beneficial Owner
,
Beneficially Owns
and
Beneficially
Owned
shall have the correlative meanings.
Business Day
shall mean any day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, that is neither a legal
holiday nor a day on which banking institutions in Honolulu, Hawaii are authorized or required by
law, regulation or executive order to close.
Capital Stock
shall mean all classes or series of stock of the Corporation, including,
without limitation, Common Stock and Preferred Stock.
Charitable Beneficiary
shall mean one or more beneficiaries of the Trust as determined
pursuant to
Section 7.3.6
, provided that each such organization must be described in Section
501(c)(3) of the Code and contributions to each such organization must be eligible for deduction
under each of Sections 170(b)(1)(A), 2055 and 2522 of the Code.
Common Stock Ownership Limit
shall mean not more than 4.9% (in economic value or in number
of shares, whichever is more restrictive) of the aggregate of the outstanding shares of Common
Stock of the Corporation. The number and economic value of outstanding shares of Common Stock of
the Corporation shall be determined by the Board of Directors in good faith, which determination
shall be conclusive for all purposes hereof.
Constructive Ownership
shall mean ownership of Capital Stock by a Person, whether the
interest in the shares of Capital Stock is held directly or indirectly (including by a nominee),
and shall include interests that would be treated as owned through the application of Section
318(a) of the Code, as modified by Section 856(d)(5) of the Code. For the avoidance of doubt,
neither a central depository nor its nominee shall be deemed to have Constructive Ownership over
Capital Stock that it holds for a Constructive Owner. The terms
Constructive Owner
,
Constructively Owns
and
Constructively Owned
shall have the correlative meanings.
Excepted Holder
shall mean any of Jay H. Shidler, James Reynolds, Lawrence Taff, Matthew
Root and James Ingebritsen and any individual stockholder of the Corporation for
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whom an Excepted Holder Limit is created by this Charter or by the Board of Directors pursuant
to
Section 7.2.7
.
Excepted Holder Limit
shall mean, provided that the affected Excepted Holder agrees to
comply with the requirements established by the Board of Directors pursuant to
Section 7.2.7
, the
limit, if any, established by the Board of Directors pursuant to (and subject to adjustment as
provided in)
Section 7.2.7
, which limit may be expressed, in the discretion of the Board of
Directors, as one or more percentages and/or numbers of shares of stock of the Corporation, and may
apply with respect to one or more classes of stock, or to all classes of stock in the aggregate.
Initial Date
shall mean the date on which the Reincorporation (as defined in the Master
Formation and Contribution Agreement) is consummated.
Market Price
shall mean, on any date, with respect to any class or series of outstanding
shares of Capital Stock, the Closing Price for such Capital Stock on such date. The
Closing
Price
shall mean, on any date, the last transaction price for such Capital Stock, or, in case no
such transaction takes place on such day, the average of the closing bid and asked prices for such
Capital Stock, in either case as reported in the principal consolidated transaction reporting
system with respect to securities listed or admitted to trading on the AMEX or, if such Capital
Stock is not listed or admitted to trading on the AMEX, as reported in Nasdaq or NYSE or, if such
Capital Stock is not listed or admitted to trading on the AMEX, Nasdaq or NYSE, on the principal
consolidated transaction reporting system with respect to securities listed on the principal
national securities exchange on which such Capital Stock is listed or admitted to trading or, if
such Capital Stock is not listed or admitted to trading on any national securities exchange, the
last quoted price, or, if not so quoted, the average of the high bid and low asked prices in the
over-the-counter market on the principal automated quotation system that may then be in use or, if
such Capital Stock is not quoted by any such organization, the average of the closing bid and asked
prices as furnished by a professional market maker making a market in such Capital Stock selected
by the Board of Directors or, in the event that no trading price is available for such Capital
Stock, the fair market value of the Capital Stock, as determined in good faith by the Board of
Directors.
Master Formation and Contribution Agreement
shall have the meaning given to such term in
Article X
of this Charter.
Nasdaq
shall mean any market of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.
NYSE
shall mean the New York Stock Exchange.
Person
shall mean an individual, corporation, partnership, estate, trust (including a trust
qualified under Sections 401(a) or 501(c)(17) of the Code), a portion of a trust permanently set
aside for or to be used exclusively for the purposes described in Section 642(c) of the Code,
association, private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Code, joint stock
company or other entity and also includes a group as that term is used for purposes of Section
13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and a group to which an Excepted
Holder Limit applies.
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Prohibited Owner
shall mean, with respect to any purported Transfer, any Person who, but for
the provisions of
Section 7.2.1
, would Beneficially Own or Constructively Own shares of Capital
Stock, and if appropriate in the context, shall also mean any Person who would have been the record
owner of the shares that the Prohibited Owner would have so owned.
Restriction Termination Date
shall mean the first day after the Initial Date, if any, on
which the Board of Directors determines pursuant to
Section 5.8
that it is no longer in the best
interests of the Corporation to attempt to, or continue to, qualify as a REIT or that compliance
with the restrictions and limitations on Beneficial Ownership, Constructive Ownership and Transfers
of shares of Capital Stock set forth herein is no longer required in order for the Corporation to
qualify as a REIT.
Transfer
shall mean any issuance, sale, transfer, gift, assignment, devise or other
disposition, as well as any other event that causes any Person to acquire or change its level of
Beneficial Ownership or Constructive Ownership, or any agreement to take any such action or cause
any such event, of Capital Stock or the right to vote or receive dividends on Capital Stock,
including (i) the granting or exercise of any option (or any disposition of any option), (ii) any
disposition of any securities or rights convertible into or exchangeable for Capital Stock or any
interest in Capital Stock or any exercise of any such conversion or exchange right and (iii)
Transfers of interests in other entities that result in changes in Beneficial Ownership or
Constructive Ownership of Capital Stock, in each case, whether voluntary or involuntary, whether
owned of record, Beneficially Owned or Constructively Owned and whether by operation of law or
otherwise. The terms
Transferring
and
Transferred
shall have the correlative meanings.
Trust
shall mean any trust provided for in
Section 7.3.1
.
Trustee
shall mean the Person unaffiliated with the Corporation and a Prohibited Owner that
is appointed by the Corporation to serve as trustee of the Trust.
Section 7.2
Capital Stock
.
7.2.1 Ownership Limitations.
(a) Basic Restrictions.
(i) During the period commencing on the Initial Date and prior to the Restriction Termination
Date (1) no Person, other than an Excepted Holder, shall Beneficially Own or Constructively Own
shares of Capital Stock in excess of the Aggregate Stock Ownership Limit, (2) no Person, other than
an Excepted Holder, shall Beneficially Own or Constructively Own shares of Common Stock in excess
of the Common Stock Ownership Limit and (3) no Excepted Holder shall Beneficially Own or
Constructively Own shares of Capital Stock in excess of the Excepted Holder Limit for such Excepted
Holder.
(ii) During the period commencing on the Initial Date and prior to the Restriction Termination
Date, no Person shall Beneficially Own or Constructively Own
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shares of Capital Stock to the extent that such Persons Beneficial Ownership or Constructive
Ownership of Capital Stock would result in the Corporation being closely held within the meaning
of Section 856(h) of the Code (without regard to whether the ownership interest is held during the
last half of a taxable year), or otherwise failing to qualify as a REIT (including, but not limited
to, Beneficial Ownership or Constructive Ownership that would result in the Corporation owning
(actually or Constructively) an interest in a tenant that is described in Section 856(d)(2)(B) of
the Code if the income derived by the Corporation from such tenant would cause the Corporation to
fail to satisfy any of the gross income requirements of Section 856(c) of the Code).
(iii) No Person shall Transfer any Beneficial Ownership or Constructive Ownership of shares of
Capital Stock if, as a result of the Transfer, the Capital Stock would be beneficially owned by
less than 100 Persons (determined under the principles of Section 856(a)(5) of the Code).
(b) Transfer in Trust. If any Transfer of shares of Capital Stock (whether or not
such Transfer is the result of a transaction entered into through the facilities of the AMEX or any
other national securities exchange or automated inter-dealer quotation system) occurs which, if
effective, would result in any Person Beneficially Owning or Constructively Owning shares of
Capital Stock in violation of any provision of
Section 7.2.1(a)
,
(i) then that number of shares of Capital Stock the Beneficial Ownership or Constructive
Ownership of which otherwise would cause such Person to violate
Section 7.2.
1(a)
(rounded to the
nearest whole share) shall be automatically transferred to a Trust for the benefit of a Charitable
Beneficiary, as described in
Section 7.3
, effective as of the close of business on the Business Day
prior to the date of such Transfer, and such Person shall acquire no rights in such shares; or
(ii) if, after giving effect to the provisions of
Section 7.2.
1(b)(iv)
, the transfer to a
Trust referenced in clause (i) of this sentence would not be effective for any reason to prevent a
violation of
Section 7.2.1(a)
, then the Transfer of that number of shares of Capital Stock that
otherwise would cause any Person to violate
Section 7.2.
1(a)
shall be void ab
initio, and the intended transferee shall acquire no rights in such shares of Capital
Stock.
(iii) In determining which shares of Capital Stock are to be transferred to a Trust in
accordance with this
Section 7.2.
1(b)
and
Section 7.3
hereof, shares shall be so transferred to a
Trust in such manner as minimizes the aggregate value of the shares that are transferred to the
Trust (except to the extent that the Board of Directors determines that the shares to be
transferred to the Trust are those directly or indirectly held or Beneficially Owned or
Constructively Owned by a Person or Persons that caused or contributed to the application of this
Section 7.2.1(b)
), and to the extent not inconsistent therewith, on a pro rata basis.
(iv) To the extent that, upon a transfer of shares of Capital Stock pursuant to this
Section
7.2.1(b)
, a violation of any provision of
Section 7.2.
1(a)
would nonetheless be continuing (for
example where the ownership of shares of Capital Stock by a
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single Trust would result in the Capital Stock being Beneficially Owned by less than 100
persons), then shares of Capital Stock shall be transferred to that number of Trusts, each having a
distinct Trustee and a Charitable Beneficiary or Beneficiaries that are distinct from those of each
other Trust, such that there is no violation of any provision of
Section 7.2.1(a)
.
7.2.2 Remedies for Breach. If the Board of Directors or any duly authorized committee
thereof shall at any time determine in good faith that a Transfer or other event has taken place
that results in a violation of any provision of
Section 7.2.1
or that a Person intends to acquire
or has attempted to acquire Beneficial Ownership or Constructive Ownership of any shares of Capital
Stock in violation of any provision of
Section 7.2.1
(whether or not such violation is intended),
then the Board of Directors or a committee thereof shall take such action as it deems advisable to
refuse to give effect to or to prevent such Transfer or other event, including, without limitation,
causing the Corporation to redeem shares, refusing to give effect to such Transfer on the books of
the Corporation or instituting proceedings to enjoin such Transfer or other event;
provided, however, that any Transfer or attempted Transfer or other event in
violation of
Section 7.2.1
shall automatically result in the transfer to the Trust described above,
and, where applicable, such Transfer (or other event) shall be void ab initio as
provided above irrespective of any action (or non-action) by the Board of Directors or a committee
thereof.
7.2.3 Notice of Restricted Transfer. Any Person who acquires or attempts or intends
to acquire Beneficial Ownership or Constructive Ownership of shares of Capital Stock that will or
may violate any provision of
Section 7.2.1(a)
or any Person who would have owned shares of Capital
Stock that resulted in a transfer to the Trust pursuant to the provisions of
Section 7.2.1(b)
shall
immediately give written notice to the Corporation of such event, or in the case of such a proposed
or attempted transaction, shall give at least fifteen (15) days prior written notice, and, in
either case, shall provide to the Corporation such other information as the Corporation may request
in order to determine the effect, if any, of such Transfer on the Corporations status as a REIT.
7.2.4 Owners Required To Provide Information. From the Initial Date and prior to the
Restriction Termination Date:
(a) every owner of more than two percent (2%) (or such other percentage as required by the
Code or the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder) of the outstanding shares of Capital
Stock, within thirty (30) days after the end of each taxable year, shall give written notice to the
Corporation stating the name and address of such owner, the number of shares of Capital Stock
Beneficially Owned and Constructively Owned and a description of the manner in which such shares
are held. Each such owner shall provide to the Corporation such additional information as the
Corporation may request in order to determine the effect, if any, of such Beneficial Ownership and
Constructive Ownership on the Corporations status as a REIT and to ensure compliance with the
Aggregate Stock Ownership Limit, the Common Stock Ownership Limit and the Excepted Holder Limit;
and
(b) each Person who is a Beneficial Owner or Constructive Owner of Capital Stock and each
Person (including the stockholder of record) who is holding Capital Stock for a Beneficial Owner or
Constructive Owner shall provide to the Corporation such information as the Corporation may
request, in good faith, in order to determine the Corporations status as a
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REIT and to comply with requirements of any taxing authority or governmental authority or to
determine such compliance.
7.2.5 Remedies Not Limited. Subject to
Section 5.7
, nothing contained in this
Section
7.2
shall limit the authority of the Board of Directors to take such other action as it deems
necessary or advisable to protect the Corporation and the interests of its stockholders in
preserving the Corporations status as a REIT.
7.2.6 Ambiguity. In the case of an ambiguity in the application of any of the
provisions of this
Section 7.2
,
Section 7.3
, or any definition contained in
Section 7.1
, the Board
of Directors shall have the power to determine the application of the provisions of this
Section
7.2
or
Section 7.3
or any such definition with respect to any situation based on the facts known to
it. In the event
Section 7.2
or
Section 7.3
requires an action by the Board of Directors and the
Charter fails to provide specific guidance with respect to such action, the Board of Directors
shall have the power to determine the action to be taken so long as such action is not contrary to
the provisions of
Section 7.1
,
Section 7.2
or
Section 7.3
.
7.2.7 Exceptions.
(a) Subject to
Section 7.2.
1(a)(ii)
, the Board of Directors, in its sole discretion, may
exempt (prospectively or retroactively) a Person from the Aggregate Stock Ownership Limit and the
Common Stock Ownership Limit, as the case may be, and may establish or increase an Excepted Holder
Limit for such Person if:
(i) the Board of Directors obtains such representations and undertakings from such Person as
are reasonably necessary to ascertain that no individuals Beneficial Ownership or Constructive
Ownership of such shares of Capital Stock will violate
Section 7.2.
1(a)(ii)
;
(ii) such Person does not and represents that it will not own, actually or Constructively, an
interest in a tenant of the Corporation (or a tenant of any entity owned or controlled by the
Corporation) that would cause the Corporation to own, actually or Constructively, more than a 9.9%
interest (as set forth in Section 856(d)(2)(B) of the Code) in such tenant and the Board of
Directors obtains such representations and undertakings from such Person as are reasonably
necessary to ascertain this fact (for this purpose, a tenant from whom the Corporation (or an
entity owned or controlled by the Corporation) derives (and is expected to continue to derive) a
sufficiently small amount of revenue such that, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, rent from
such tenant would not adversely affect the Corporations ability to qualify as a REIT, shall not be
treated as a tenant of the Corporation); and
(iii) such Person agrees that any violation or attempted violation of any such representation
or undertaking (or other action which is contrary to the restrictions contained in
Sections 7.2.1
through
7.2.6
) will result in such shares of Capital Stock being automatically transferred to a
Trust in accordance with
Section 7.2.
1(b)
and
Section 7.3
.
(b) Prior to granting any exception pursuant to
Section 7.2.7(a)
, the Board of Directors may
require a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service, or an opinion of counsel, in either case in
form and substance satisfactory to the Board of Directors in its sole
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discretion, as it may deem necessary or advisable in order to determine or ensure the
Corporations status as a REIT. Notwithstanding the receipt of any ruling or opinion, the Board of
Directors may impose such conditions or restrictions as it deems appropriate in connection with
granting such exception.
(c) Subject to
Section 7.2.
1(a)(ii)
, an underwriter which participates in a public offering or
a private placement of Capital Stock (or securities convertible into or exchangeable for Capital
Stock) may Beneficially Own or Constructively Own shares of Capital Stock (or securities
convertible into or exchangeable for Capital Stock) in excess of the Aggregate Stock Ownership
Limit, the Common Stock Ownership Limit, or both such limits, but only to the extent necessary to
facilitate such public offering or private placement.
(d) The Board of Directors may only reduce the Excepted Holder Limit for an Excepted Holder:
(1) with the written consent of such Excepted Holder at any time; (2) after any Transfer by such
Excepted Holder, by the percentage of the outstanding shares of Capital Stock so transferred; or
(3) pursuant to the terms and conditions of any agreement or undertaking entered into with such
Excepted Holder in connection with the establishment of the Excepted Holder Limit for that Excepted
Holder. No Excepted Holder Limit shall be reduced to a percentage or amount that is less than the
Common Stock Ownership Limit.
7.2.8 Increase in Aggregate Stock Ownership and Common Stock Ownership Limits.
Subject to
Section 7.2.1(a)(ii)
, The Board of Directors may from time to time increase the Common
Stock Ownership Limit and the Aggregate Stock Ownership Limit, and may decrease the Common Stock
Ownership Limit and the Aggregate Stock Ownership Limit prospective as to subsequent holders;
provided, however, that the decreased Common Stock Ownership Limit and/or Aggregate Stock Ownership
Limit will not be effective for any Person whose percentage ownership in Stock is in excess of such
decreased Common Stock Ownership Limit and/or Aggregate Stock Ownership Limit until such time as
such Persons percentage ownership of Common Stock and/or Capital Stock equals or falls below the
decreased Common Stock Ownership Limit and/or Aggregate Stock Ownership Limit, but any further
acquisition of Capital Stock in excess of such percentage ownership of Common Stock and/or Capital
Stock will be in violation of the Common Stock Ownership Limit and/or Aggregate Stock Ownership
Limit and, provided further, that the new Common Stock Ownership Limit and/or Aggregate Stock
Ownership Limit would not allow five or fewer Persons to Beneficially Own more than 49.9% in value
of the outstanding Capital Stock.
7.2.9 Legend. Each certificate for shares of Capital Stock shall bear substantially
the following legend:
THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON
BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP AND CONSTRUCTIVE OWNERSHIP AND TRANSFER FOR THE
PURPOSE, AMONG OTHERS, OF THE CORPORATIONS MAINTENANCE OF ITS STATUS AS A
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS
AMENDED (THE CODE). SUBJECT TO CERTAIN FURTHER RESTRICTIONS AND EXCEPT AS
EXPRESSLY
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PROVIDED IN THE CORPORATIONS CHARTER, (I) NO PERSON MAY BENEFICIALLY,
CONSTRUCTIVELY OR OF RECORD OWN SHARES OF THE CORPORATIONS COMMON STOCK IN
EXCESS OF 4.9% (IN VALUE OR NUMBER OF SHARES) OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK OF THE CORPORATION UNLESS SUCH PERSON IS AN EXCEPTED HOLDER (IN
WHICH CASE THE EXCEPTED HOLDER LIMIT SHALL BE APPLICABLE); (II) NO PERSON
MAY BENEFICIALLY, CONSTRUCTIVELY OR OF RECORD OWN SHARES OF CAPITAL STOCK OF
THE CORPORATION IN EXCESS OF 4.9% OF THE VALUE OF THE TOTAL OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF CAPITAL STOCK OF THE CORPORATION, UNLESS SUCH PERSON IS AN
EXCEPTED HOLDER (IN WHICH CASE THE EXCEPTED HOLDER LIMIT SHALL BE
APPLICABLE); (III) NO PERSON MAY BENEFICIALLY OWN OR CONSTRUCTIVELY OWN
CAPITAL STOCK THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE CORPORATION BEING CLOSELY HELD
UNDER SECTION 856(H) OF THE CODE OR OTHERWISE CAUSE THE CORPORATION TO FAIL
TO QUALIFY AS A REIT; AND (IV) NO PERSON MAY TRANSFER SHARES OF CAPITAL
STOCK IF SUCH TRANSFER WOULD RESULT IN THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE CORPORATION
BEING OWNED BY FEWER THAN 100 PERSONS. ANY PERSON WHO BENEFICIALLY OWNS OR
CONSTRUCTIVELY OWNS OR ATTEMPTS TO BENEFICIALLY OWN OR CONSTRUCTIVELY OWN
SHARES OF CAPITAL STOCK WHICH CAUSES OR WILL CAUSE A PERSON TO BENEFICIALLY
OWN OR CONSTRUCTIVELY OWN SHARES OF CAPITAL STOCK IN EXCESS OR IN VIOLATION
OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MUST IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE CORPORATION. IF ANY OF
THE RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER OR OWNERSHIP ARE VIOLATED, THE SHARES OF
CAPITAL STOCK REPRESENTED HEREBY WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFERRED TO A
TRUSTEE OF A TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF ONE OR MORE CHARITABLE BENEFICIARIES
OR, UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF CERTAIN EVENTS, ATTEMPTED TRANSFERS IN VIOLATION
OF THE RESTRICTIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE MAY BE VOID AB INITIO.
IN ADDITION, THE CORPORATION MAY REDEEM SHARES UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SPECIFIED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION IF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS DETERMINES THAT OWNERSHIP OR A TRANSFER OR OTHER EVENT MAY VIOLATE
THE RESTRICTIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE. ALL CAPITALIZED TERMS IN THIS LEGEND HAVE
THE MEANINGS DEFINED IN THE CHARTER OF THE CORPORATION, AS THE SAME MAY BE
AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, A COPY OF WHICH, INCLUDING THE RESTRICTIONS ON
TRANSFER AND OWNERSHIP, WILL BE FURNISHED TO EACH HOLDER OF
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CAPITAL STOCK OF THE CORPORATION ON REQUEST AND WITHOUT CHARGE.
Instead of the foregoing legend, the certificate may state that the Corporation will furnish a
full statement about certain restrictions on transferability to a stockholder on request and
without charge.
Section 7.3
Transfer of Capital Stock in Trust
.
7.3.1 Ownership in Trust. Upon any purported Transfer or other event described in
Section 7.2.1(b)
that would result in a transfer of shares of Capital Stock to a Trust, such shares
of Capital Stock shall be deemed to have been transferred to the Trustee as trustee of a Trust for
the exclusive benefit of one or more Charitable Beneficiaries. Such transfer to the Trustee shall
be deemed to be effective as of the close of business on the Business Day prior to the purported
Transfer or other event that results in the transfer to the Trust pursuant to
Section 7.2.1(b)
.
The Trustee shall be appointed by the Corporation and shall be a Person unaffiliated with the
Corporation and any Prohibited Owner. Each Charitable Beneficiary shall be designated by the
Corporation as provided in
Section 7.3.6
.
7.3.2 Status of Shares Held by the Trustee. Shares of Capital Stock held by the
Trustee shall be issued and outstanding shares of Capital Stock of the Corporation. The Prohibited
Owner shall have no rights in the shares held by the Trustee. The Prohibited Owner shall not
benefit economically from ownership of any shares held in trust by the Trustee, shall have no
rights to dividends or other distributions and shall not possess any rights to vote or other rights
attributable to the shares held in the Trust.
7.3.3 Dividend and Voting Rights. The Trustee shall have all voting rights and rights
to dividends or other distributions with respect to shares of Capital Stock held in the Trust,
which rights shall be exercised for the exclusive benefit of the Charitable Beneficiary. Any
dividend or other distribution paid prior to the discovery by the Corporation that the shares of
Capital Stock have been transferred to the Trustee shall be paid by the recipient of such dividend
or distribution to the Trustee upon demand and any dividend or other distribution authorized but
unpaid shall be paid when due to the Trustee. Any dividend or distribution so paid to the Trustee
shall be held in trust for the Charitable Beneficiary. The Prohibited Owner shall have no voting
rights with respect to shares held in the Trust and, subject to Maryland law, effective as of the
date that the shares of Capital Stock have been transferred to the Trustee, the Trustee shall have
the authority (at the Trustees sole discretion) (i) to rescind as void any vote cast by a
Prohibited Owner prior to the discovery by the Corporation that the shares of Capital Stock have
been transferred to the Trustee and (ii) to recast such vote in accordance with the desires of the
Trustee acting for the benefit of the Charitable Beneficiary; provided, however,
that if the Corporation has already taken irreversible corporate action, then the Trustee shall not
have the authority to rescind and recast such vote. Notwithstanding the provisions of this
Article
VII
, until the Corporation has received notification that shares of Capital Stock have been
transferred into a Trust, the Corporation shall be entitled to rely on its share transfer and other
stockholder records for purposes of preparing lists of stockholders entitled to vote at meetings,
determining the validity and authority of proxies and otherwise conducting votes of stockholders.
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7.3.4 Sale of Shares by Trustee. Within twenty (20) days of receiving notice from the
Corporation that shares of Capital Stock have been transferred to the Trust, the Trustee of the
Trust shall sell the shares held in the Trust to a person, designated by the Trustee, whose
ownership of the shares will not violate the ownership limitations set forth in
Section 7.2.1(a)
.
Upon such sale, the interest of the Charitable Beneficiary in the shares sold shall terminate and
the Trustee shall distribute the net proceeds of the sale to the Prohibited Owner and to the
Charitable Beneficiary as provided in this
Section 7.3.4
. The Prohibited Owner shall receive the
lesser of (1) the price paid by the Prohibited Owner for the shares or, if the Prohibited Owner did
not give value for the shares in connection with the event causing the shares to be held in the
Trust (
e.g.,
in the case of a gift, devise or other such transaction), the Market Price of the
shares on the day of the event causing the shares to be held in the Trust and (2) the price per
share received by the Trustee from the sale or other disposition of the shares held in the Trust.
Any net sales proceeds in excess of the amount payable to the Prohibited Owner shall be immediately
paid to the Charitable Beneficiary. If, prior to the discovery by the Corporation that shares of
Capital Stock have been transferred to the Trustee, such shares are sold by a Prohibited Owner,
then (i) such shares shall be deemed to have been sold on behalf of the Trust and (ii) to the
extent that the Prohibited Owner received an amount for such shares that exceeds the amount that
such Prohibited Owner was entitled to receive pursuant to this
Section 7.3.4
, such excess shall be
paid to the Trustee upon demand.
7.3.5 Purchase Right in Stock Transferred to the Trustee. Shares of Capital Stock
transferred to the Trustee shall be deemed to have been offered for sale to the Corporation, or its
designee, at a price per share equal to the lesser of (i) the price per share in the transaction
that resulted in such transfer to the Trust (or, in the case of a devise or gift, the Market Price
at the time of such devise or gift) and (ii) the Market Price on the date the Corporation, or its
designee, accepts such offer. The Corporation shall have the right to accept such offer until the
Trustee has sold the shares held in the Trust pursuant to
Section 7.3.4
. Upon such a sale to the
Corporation, the interest of the Charitable Beneficiary in the shares sold shall terminate and the
Trustee shall distribute the net proceeds of the sale to the Prohibited Owner.
7.3.6 Designation of Charitable Beneficiaries. By written notice to the Trustee, the
Corporation shall designate one or more nonprofit organizations to be the Charitable Beneficiary of
the interest in the Trust such that (i) the shares of Capital Stock held in the Trust would not
violate the restrictions set forth in
Section 7.2.1(a)
in the hands of such Charitable Beneficiary
and (ii) each such organization must be described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code and
contributions to each such organization must be eligible for deduction under each of Sections
170(b)(1)(A), 2055 and 2522 of the Code.
Section 7.4
Exchange Transactions
.
Nothing in this
Article VII
shall preclude the
settlement of any transaction entered into through the facilities of the AMEX, Nasdaq, NYSE or any
other national securities exchange or automated inter-dealer quotation system. The fact that the
settlement of any transaction occurs shall not negate the effect of any other provision of this
Article VII
and any transferee in such a transaction shall be subject to all of the provisions and
limitations set forth in this
Article VII
.
Section 7.5
Enforcement
.
The Corporation is authorized specifically to seek equitable
relief, including injunctive relief, to enforce the provisions of this
Article VII
.
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Section 7.6
Non-Waiver
.
No delay or failure on the part of the Corporation or the
Board of Directors in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of any right of the
Corporation or the Board of Directors, as the case may be, except to the extent specifically waived
in writing.
ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENTS
The Corporation reserves the right from time to time to make any amendment to the Charter, now
or hereafter authorized by law, including any amendment altering the terms or contract rights, as
expressly set forth in the Charter, of any shares of outstanding stock. All rights and powers
conferred by the Charter on stockholders, directors and officers are granted subject to this
reservation. Except as otherwise provided in the Charter and except for those amendments permitted
to be made without stockholder approval under Maryland law, any amendment to the Charter shall be
valid only if approved by the stockholders of the Corporation by the affirmative vote of a majority
of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter.
ARTICLE IX
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent that Maryland law in effect from time to time permits limitation of the
liability of directors and officers of a corporation, no director or officer of the Corporation
shall be liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for money damages. Neither the amendment
nor repeal of this
Article IX
, nor the adoption or amendment of any other provision of the Charter
or Bylaws inconsistent with this
Article IX
, shall apply to or affect in any respect the
applicability of the preceding sentence with respect to any act or failure to act which occurred
prior to such amendment, repeal or adoption.
ARTICLE X
MARYLAND BUSINESS COMBINATION STATUTE
The Corporation elects to be governed by the provisions of Sections 3-601 through 3-604 of the
MGCL (the Maryland Business Combination Act) as in effect on the Effective Date, except that the
Maryland Business Combination Act shall not apply to any business combination (as defined in
Section 3-601(e) of the MGCL): (i) that is effected pursuant to the Master Formation and
Contribution Agreement dated October 3, 2006 (the Master Formation and Contribution Agreement),
between Arizona Land Income Corporation and POP Venture, LLC or pursuant to any agreement that is
executed and delivered pursuant to the Master Formation and Contribution Agreement (collectively,
the Formation Transactions), (ii) that is comprised solely of the benefit, directly or indirectly
(except proportionately as a stockholder), of any loan, advance, guarantee, pledge or other
financial assistance or any tax credit or other tax advantage provided by the Corporation or any of
its subsidiaries in any case with respect to any parcel of real property in which the Corporation
acquires a direct or indirect interest in the Formation Transactions, or (iii) to the extent that
the interested stockholder (as defined in Section 3-601(j) of the MGCL) in such business
combination is any of Jay H. Shidler, James Reynolds, Lawrence Taff, Matthew Root and James
Ingebritsen or any of their respective present or future associates or affiliates (as defined in
Section 3-601 of the MGCL) or any other person acting in concert or
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as a group with Jay H. Shidler, James Reynolds, Lawrence Taff, Matthew Root and James
Ingebritsen. The Corporation elects not to be governed by any amendment to the Maryland Business
Combination Act after such date unless the Board of Directors, pursuant to a resolution approved by
a majority of the Directors then in office, determines that such amendment shall apply to the
Corporation. In the event that the Maryland Business Combination Act is repealed or, in the sole
discretion of the Board of Directors, amended or substantially altered to the detriment of the
Corporation, the Corporation shall continue to be governed by the provisions of the Maryland
Business Combination Act in effect on the date these Articles of Incorporation are accepted for
record by the SDAT, together with any amendments to the Maryland Business Combination Act that the
Board of Directors has determined shall apply to the Corporation.
ARTICLE XI
INCORPORATOR
The name and mailing address of the sole incorporator are as follows:
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed these Articles of Incorporation and acknowledge the same to
be my act on this ___ day of
, 2008.
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Appendix C
PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I
STOCKHOLDERS
Section 1.01
Annual Meeting
.
An annual meeting of the stockholders for the election
of Directors and the transaction of any other business within the powers of the Corporation shall
be held during the month of May in each year, in each case on a date and at the time and place set
by the Board of Directors.
Section 1.02
Special Meetings
.
(a) Calling of Special Meetings
.
Subject to the rights of the holders of any class or
series of preferred stock of the Corporation, special meetings of stockholders of the Corporation
may be called by the Chairman of the Board, the President, or the Board of Directors pursuant to a
resolution approved by majority of the Whole Board. For the purposes of these Bylaws, the term
Whole Board
shall mean the total number of Directors that the Corporation would have if there
were no vacancies on the Board of Directors at the time any such resolution is presented to the
Board of Directors for adoption. Subject to the requirements of this
Section 1.02
, special meetings
of the stockholders shall be called by the Secretary only upon the written request of stockholders
entitled to cast not less than a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast at the meeting.
(b) Notice and Procedural Requirements for Special Meetings.
(i) Any stockholder of record seeking to have stockholders request a special meeting shall, by
sending written notice to the Secretary at the principal executive office of the Corporation (the
Record Date Request Notice
) by registered mail, return receipt requested, request the Board of
Directors to fix a record date to determine the stockholders entitled to request a special meeting
(the
Request Record Date
). The Record Date Request Notice shall set forth the purpose of the
meeting and the matters proposed to be acted on at it, shall be signed by one or more stockholders
of record as of the date of signature (or their agents duly authorized in a writing accompanying
the Record Date Request Notice), shall bear the date of signature of each such stockholder (or such
agent) and shall set forth all information relating to each such stockholder that must be disclosed
in solicitations of proxies for election of Directors in an election contest (even if an election
contest is not involved), or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to Regulation 14A (or any
successor provision) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
Exchange Act
).
Upon receiving the Record Date Request Notice, the Board of Directors may fix a Request Record
Date. The Request Record Date shall not precede and shall not be more than ten (10) days after the
close of business on the date on which the Board of Directors adopts a resolution fixing the
Request Record Date. If the Board of Directors, within ten (10) days after the date on which a
valid Record Date Request Notice is received, fails to adopt a resolution fixing the Request Record
Date, the Request Record Date shall be the close of business on the tenth (10
th
) day
after the first date on which the Record Date Request Notice is received by the Secretary.
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(ii) In order for any stockholder to request a special meeting, one or more written requests
for a special meeting signed by stockholders of record (or their agents duly authorized in a
writing accompanying the request) as of the Request Record Date entitled to cast not less than a
majority (the
Special Meeting Percentage
) of all of the votes entitled to be cast at such meeting
(the
Special Meeting Request
) shall be delivered to the Secretary. In addition, the Special
Meeting Request: (1) shall set forth the purpose of the meeting and the matters proposed to be
acted on at it (which shall be limited to those lawful matters set forth in the Record Date Request
Notice received by the Secretary); (2) shall bear the date of signature of each such stockholder
(or such agent) signing the Special Meeting Request; (3) shall set forth the name and address, as
they appear in the Corporations books, of each stockholder signing such request (or on whose
behalf the Special Meeting Request is signed), the class, series and number of all shares of stock
of the Corporation which are owned by each such stockholder, and the nominee holder for, and number
of, shares owned by such stockholder beneficially but not of record; (4) shall be sent to the
Secretary at the Corporations principal executive office by registered mail, return receipt
requested; and (5) shall be received by the Secretary within sixty (60) days after the Request
Record Date. Any requesting stockholder (or agent duly authorized in a writing accompanying the
revocation or the Special Meeting Request) may revoke his, her or its request for a special meeting
at any time by written revocation delivered to the Secretary.
(iii) The Secretary shall inform the requesting stockholders of the reasonably estimated cost
of preparing and mailing the notice of meeting (including the Corporations proxy materials). The
Secretary shall not be required to call a special meeting upon stockholder request and such meeting
shall not be held unless, in addition to the documents required by paragraph (ii) of this
Section
1.02(b)
, the Secretary receives payment of such reasonably estimated cost prior to the mailing of
any notice of the meeting.
(iv) Except as provided in the next sentence, any special meeting shall be held at such place,
date and time as may be designated in a resolution approved by a majority of the Whole Board. In
the case of any special meeting called by the Secretary upon the request of stockholders (a
Stockholder Requested Meeting
), such meeting shall be held at such place, date and time as may be
designated by the Board of Directors; provided, however, that the date of any Stockholder Requested
Meeting shall be not more than ninety (90) days after the record date for such meeting (the
Meeting Record Date
); and provided further that if the Board of Directors fails to designate,
within ten (10) days after the date that a valid Special Meeting Request is actually received by
the Secretary (the
Delivery Date
), a date and time for a Stockholder Requested Meeting, then such
meeting shall be held at 2:00 p.m. local time on the ninetieth (90
th
) day after the
Meeting Record Date or, if such ninetieth (90
th
) day is not a Business Day (as defined
below), on the first preceding Business Day; and provided further that in the event that the Board
of Directors fails to designate a place for a Stockholder Requested Meeting within ten (10) days
after the Delivery Date, then such meeting shall be held at the principal executive office of the
Corporation. In fixing a date for any special meeting, the Board of Directors may consider such
factors as it deems relevant within the good faith exercise of business judgment, including,
without limitation, the nature of the matters to be considered, the facts and circumstances
surrounding any request for the meeting, and any plan of the Board of Directors to call an annual
meeting or a special meeting. In the case of any Stockholder Requested Meeting, if the Board of
Directors fails to fix a Meeting Record Date that is a date within thirty (30) days after the
Delivery Date, then the close of business on the thirtieth (30
th
)
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day after the Delivery Date shall be the Meeting Record Date. The Board of Directors may
revoke the notice for any Stockholder Requested Meeting in the event that the requesting
stockholders fail to comply with the provisions of
Section 1.02(b)(iii)
.
(v) If written revocations of requests for a special meeting have been delivered to the
Secretary and the result is that stockholders of record (or their agents duly authorized in
writing), as of the Request Record Date, entitled to cast less than the Special Meeting Percentage
have delivered, and have not revoked, requests for a special meeting to the Secretary, the
Secretary shall: (1) if the notice of meeting has not already been mailed, refrain from mailing the
notice of the meeting and send to all requesting stockholders who have not revoked such requests
written notice of any revocation of a request for the special meeting; or (2) if the notice of
meeting has been mailed and if the Secretary first sends to all requesting stockholders who have
not revoked requests for a special meeting written notice of any revocation of a request for the
special meeting and written notice of the Secretarys intention to revoke the notice of the
meeting, revoke the notice of the meeting at any time before ten (10) days before the commencement
of the meeting. Any request for a special meeting received after a revocation by the Secretary of a
notice of a meeting shall be considered a request for a new special meeting.
(vi) The Chief Executive Officer, the President or the Board of Directors may, but shall not
be obligated to, appoint regionally or nationally recognized independent inspectors of elections to
act as the agent of the Corporation for the purpose of promptly performing a ministerial review of
the validity of any purported Special Meeting Request received by the Secretary. For the purpose of
permitting the inspectors to perform such review, no such purported request shall be deemed to have
been delivered to the Secretary until the earlier of (1) five (5) Business Days after receipt by
the Secretary of such purported request and (2) such date as the independent inspectors certify to
the Corporation that the valid requests received by the Secretary represent at least a majority of
all of the votes entitled to be cast at such meeting. Nothing contained in this
Section 1.
02(b)(vi)
shall in any way be construed to suggest or imply that the Corporation or any stockholder shall not
be entitled to contest the validity of any request, whether during or after such five (5) Business
Day period, or to take any other action (including, without limitation, the commencement,
prosecution or defense of any litigation with respect thereto, and the seeking of injunctive relief
in such litigation).
(vii) For purposes of these Bylaws,
Business Day
shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a
Sunday or a federal legal holiday or other day on which banking institutions in Honolulu, HI are
authorized or obligated by law or executive order to close.
Section 1.03
Notice of Meetings
.
Not less than ten (10) nor more than ninety (90) days
before each stockholders meeting, the Secretary shall give notice of the meeting in writing or by
electronic transmission to each stockholder entitled to vote at the meeting and to each other
stockholder entitled to notice of the meeting. The notice shall state: (a) the time and place of
the meeting; (b) the purpose of the meeting, but only if the meeting is a special meeting or notice
of the purpose of the meeting is otherwise required by the General Corporation Law of the State of
Maryland, as now or hereafter in force (referred to herein as the
MGCL
) or other applicable law;
and (c) the means of remote communication, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be
deemed to be present in person and may vote at the meeting. Notice is given to a
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stockholder when it is personally delivered to the stockholder, left at the stockholders
usual place of business, mailed to the stockholder at his or her address as it appears on the
records of the Corporation, or, subject to the requirements of the MGCL, transmitted to the
stockholder by electronic transmission to any address or number of the stockholder at which the
stockholder receives electronic transmissions. If two (2) or more stockholders share an address,
notice to such stockholders may be given by a single notice to the fullest extent permitted by the
MGCL. Each person who is entitled to notice waives notice if such person, before or after the
meeting, delivers a written waiver or a waiver by electronic transmission that is filed with the
records of the stockholders meeting, or is present at the meeting in person or by proxy.
Section 1.04
Adjournment
.
A meeting of stockholders convened on the date for which it
was called may be adjourned from time to time by the chairman of the meeting, whether or not a
quorum is present, to a time and date not more than one hundred twenty (120) days after the
original record date without notice other than announcement at the meeting. At an adjourned meeting
at which a quorum is present, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at
the meeting as originally notified.
Section 1.05
Quorum
.
At any meeting of the stockholders, the presence in person or by
proxy of stockholders entitled to cast a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast at the
meeting on any matter constitutes a quorum for all purposes, unless or except to the extent that
the presence of a larger number may be required by the Charter of the Corporation. Where a separate
vote by a class or classes or series is required, stockholders of such class or classes or series,
present in person or represented by proxy, representing a majority of the votes entitled to be cast
by such class or classes shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that
vote on that matter. The stockholders present either in person or by proxy at a meeting that has
been duly called and convened may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding
the withdrawal of enough stockholders to leave less than a quorum.
Section 1.06
Voting; Proxies
.
(a) Voting
.
Subject to the provisions of the Charter of the Corporation that provide
for a greater or lesser number of votes per share for certain classes or series or limit or deny
voting rights, each outstanding share of stock, regardless of class, is entitled to one vote on
each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of stockholders. A plurality of all the votes cast at
a meeting of stockholders duly called and at which a quorum is present shall be sufficient to elect
a Director. A majority of the votes cast at a meeting of stockholders duly called and at which a
quorum is present shall be sufficient to approve any other matter which may properly come before
the meeting, unless more than a majority of the votes cast is required by statute or the Charter of
the Corporation for a specific action. Notwithstanding any provision of law permitting or
requiring any action to be taken or approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of shares
entitled to cast a greater number of votes, any such action shall be effective and valid if taken
or approved by the affirmative vote of holders of shares entitled to cast a majority of all the
votes entitled to be cast on the matter.
(b) Proxies
.
A stockholder may cast the votes entitled to be cast by the shares of
stock owned of record by the stockholder in person or by proxy executed by the stockholder or by
the stockholders duly authorized agent in any manner permitted by law. A
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stockholder may authorize another person to act as proxy by signing a writing authorizing such
person to act as proxy. Signing may be accomplished by the stockholder or the stockholders
authorized agent signing the writing or causing the stockholders signature to be affixed to the
writing by any reasonable means, including facsimile signature. A stockholder may also authorize
another person to act as proxy by transmitting or authorizing the transmission of a facsimile or
other means of electronic transmission to the person authorized to act as proxy or to a proxy
solicitation firm, proxy support service organization, or other person authorized by the person who
will act as proxy to receive the transmission. Such proxy or evidence of authorization of such
proxy shall be filed with the Secretary of the Corporation before or at the meeting. No proxy shall
be valid more than eleven (11) months after its date unless otherwise provided in the proxy. A
proxy may be made irrevocable if the proxy so states, but only for so long as it is coupled with an
interest.
Section 1.07
Conduct of Business
.
(a) Conduct of Meeting
.
Every meeting of stockholders shall be conducted by an
individual appointed by the Board of Directors to be chairman of the meeting. In the absence of
such appointment, the Chairman of the Board or, in the case of a vacancy in the office or the
absence of the Chairman of the Board, one of the following officers present at the meeting in the
order of their rank: the Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Secretary, and the Chief
Financial Officer/Treasurer, shall serve as chairman of the meeting. The Secretary, or, in the
Secretarys absence, an Assistant Secretary, or in the absence of both the Secretary and an
Assistant Secretary, an individual appointed by the Board of Directors or the chairman of the
meeting shall act as secretary of the meeting. In the event that the Secretary presides at a
meeting of the stockholders, an Assistant Secretary, or in the absence of Assistant Secretaries, an
individual appointed by the Board of Directors or the chairman of the meeting, shall record the
minutes of the meeting.
(b) Order of Business; Rules and Regulations. The order of business and all other
matters of procedure at any meeting of stockholders shall be determined by the chairman of the
meeting. The chairman of the meeting may prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and take
such action as, in the discretion of such chairman, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the
meeting, including, without limitation: (i) restricting admission to the time set for the
commencement of the meeting; (ii) limiting attendance at the meeting to stockholders of record of
the Corporation, their duly authorized proxies and other such individuals as the chairman of the
meeting may determine; (iii) limiting participation at the meeting on any matter to stockholders of
record of the Corporation entitled to vote on such matter, their duly authorized proxies and other
such individuals as the chairman of the meeting may determine; (iv) limiting the time allotted to
questions or comments by participants; (v) determining when the polls should be opened and closed;
(vi) maintaining order and security at the meeting; (vii) removing any stockholder or any other
individual who refuses to comply with meeting procedures, rules or guidelines as set forth by the
chairman of the meeting; and (viii) concluding a meeting or recessing or adjourning the meeting to
a later date and time and at a place announced at the meeting. Unless otherwise determined by the
chairman of the meeting, meetings of stockholders are not required to be held in accordance with
Roberts Rules of Order or other rules of parliamentary procedure.
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Section 1.08
Conduct of Voting
.
(a) Inspectors of Election
.
The Board of Directors shall appoint one or more persons
as inspectors of election, to act at the meeting or any adjournment thereof and make a written
report thereof, in accordance with these Bylaws and applicable law. If an inspector or inspectors
are not appointed, the chairman of the meeting shall appoint one or more inspectors. If a person
who has been appointed as an inspector fails to appear or act, the Board of Directors or the
chairman of the meeting may fill the vacancy. The inspectors shall determine the number of shares
outstanding and the voting power of each, the shares represented at the meeting, the existence of a
quorum, the qualifications of voters, the validity and effect of proxies, and shall receive votes,
ballots or consents, hear and determine all challenges and questions arising in connection with the
right to vote, count and tabulate all votes, ballots or consents, determine the result, and do such
acts as are proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all stockholders. Each such
report shall be in writing and signed by him or her or by a majority of them if there is more than
one inspector acting at such meeting. If there is more than one inspector, the report of a majority
shall be the report of the inspectors. The report of the inspector or inspectors on the number of
shares represented at the meeting and the results of the voting shall be
prima facie
evidence
thereof.
(b) Manner of Voting
.
All voting, except where otherwise required by applicable law,
may be by a voice vote; provided, however, that upon an order by the presiding officer or upon a
demand therefor by a stockholder entitled to vote or his or her proxy, a stock vote shall be taken.
Every stock vote shall be taken by ballot, each of which shall state the name of the stockholder or
proxy voting and such other information as may be required under the procedure established for the
meeting. Every vote taken by ballot shall be counted by an inspector or inspectors appointed by the
chairman of the meeting. No candidate for election as a Director at a meeting shall serve as an
inspector at such meeting.
(c) Voting by Certain Holders
.
Stock of the Corporation registered in the name of a
corporation, partnership, trust or other entity, if entitled to be voted, may be voted by the
president or a vice-president, a general partner, manager, managing member, authorized agent or
trustee thereof, as the case may be, or a proxy appointed by any of the foregoing individuals,
unless some other person who has been appointed to vote such stock pursuant to a bylaw or a
resolution of the governing body of such corporation or other entity or agreement of the partners
of a partnership presents a certified copy of such bylaw, resolution or agreement, in which case
such person may vote such stock. Any Director or other fiduciary may vote stock registered in his
or her name as such fiduciary, either in person or by proxy.
(d) Stock Owned by the Corporation
.
Shares of stock of the Corporation directly or
indirectly owned by it shall not be voted at any meeting and shall not be counted in determining
the total number of outstanding shares entitled to be voted at any given time, unless they are held
by it in a fiduciary capacity, in which case they may be voted and shall be counted in determining
the total number of outstanding shares at any given time.
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Section 1.09
Stockholder Nominations of Directors and Proposals
.
(a) Nominations and Proposals for Annual Meetings of Stockholders.
(i) Nominations of individuals for election to the Board of Directors and the proposal of
other business to be considered by the stockholders may be made at an annual meeting of
stockholders: (1) pursuant to the Corporations notice of meeting; (2) by or at the direction of
the Board of Directors; or (3) by any stockholder of the Corporation who was a stockholder of
record both at the time of giving of notice by the stockholder as provided for in this
Section
1.
09(a)
and at the time of the annual meeting, who is entitled to vote at the meeting and who has
complied with the requirements of this
Section 1.09(a)
.
(ii) For nominations or other business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a
stockholder pursuant to clause (3) of paragraph (a)(i) of this
Section 1.09
, the stockholder must
have given timely notice thereof in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation and such other
business must otherwise be a proper matter for action by the stockholders. To be timely, a
stockholders notice shall set forth all information required under this
Section 1.
09(a)(ii)
and
shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive office of the Corporation not
earlier than the one hundred fiftieth (150
th
) day nor later than 5:00 p.m. Honolulu, HI
Time on the one hundred twentieth (120
th
) day prior to the first anniversary of the date
of mailing of the notice for the preceding years annual meeting; provided, however, that in the
event that the date of the annual meeting is advanced or delayed by more than thirty (30) days from
the first anniversary of the date of the preceding years annual meeting, notice by the stockholder
to be timely must be so delivered not earlier than the one hundred fiftieth (150
th
) day
prior to the date of such annual meeting and not later than 5:00 p.m. Honolulu, HI Time on the
later of the one hundred twentieth (120
th
) day prior to the date of such annual meeting
or the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is
first made. The public announcement of a postponement or adjournment of an annual meeting shall not
commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholders notice as described above. Such
stockholders notice shall set forth (1) as to each individual whom the stockholder proposes to
nominate for election or reelection as a Director, (A) the name, age, business address and
residence address of such individual, (B) the class, series and number of any shares of stock of
the Corporation that are beneficially owned by such individual, (C) the date such shares were
acquired and the investment intent of such acquisition and (D) all other information relating to
such individual that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of
Directors in an election contest (even if an election contest is not involved), or is otherwise
required, in each case pursuant to Regulation 14A (or any successor provision) under the Exchange
Act and the rules thereunder (including such individuals written consent to being named in the
proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a Director if elected); (2) as to any other business
that the stockholder proposes to bring before the meeting, a description of such business, the
reasons for proposing such business at the meeting and any material interest in such business of
such stockholder and any Stockholder Associated Person (as defined below), individually or in the
aggregate, including any anticipated benefit to the stockholder and the Stockholder Associated
Person therefrom; (3) as to the stockholder giving the notice and any Stockholder Associated
Person, the class, series and number of all shares of stock of the Corporation which are owned by
such stockholder and by such Stockholder Associated Person, if any, and the nominee holder for, and
number of, shares owned beneficially but not of record by such stockholder and by any such
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Stockholder Associated Person; (4) as to the stockholder giving the notice and any Stockholder
Associated Person covered by clauses (2) or (3) of this
Section 1.09(a)
, the name and address of
such stockholder, as they appear on the Corporations stock ledger and current name and address, if
different, and of such Stockholder Associated Person; and (5) to the extent known by the
stockholder giving the notice, the name and address of any other stockholder supporting the nominee
for election or reelection as a Director or the proposal of other business on the date of such
stockholders notice.
(iii) Notwithstanding anything in this
Section 1.
09(a)
to the contrary, in the event the Board
of Directors increases or decreases the maximum or minimum number of Directors in accordance with
these Bylaws, and there is no public announcement of such action at least one hundred thirty (130)
days prior to the first anniversary of the date of mailing of the notice of the preceding years
annual meeting, a stockholders notice required by this
Section 1.
09(a)(ii)
shall also be
considered timely, but only with respect to nominees for such newly created Directorships for which
the term of office will expire at the next annual meeting, if it shall be delivered to the
Secretary at the principal executive office of the Corporation not later than 5:00 p.m. Honolulu,
HI Time, on the tenth (10
th
) day following the day on which such public announcement is
first made by the Corporation.
(iv) For purposes of this
Section 1.09
,
Stockholder Associated Person
of any stockholder
shall mean: (1) any person controlling, controlled by or under common control with, directly or
indirectly, or acting in concert with, such stockholder; (2) any beneficial owner of shares of
stock of the Corporation owned of record or beneficially by such stockholder; and (3) any person
controlling, controlled by or under common control with such Stockholder Associated Person.
(b) Nominations and Proposals for Special Meetings of Stockholders.
(i) Only such business shall be conducted at a special meeting of stockholders as shall have
been brought before the meeting pursuant to the Corporations notice of meeting.
(ii) Nominations of individuals for election to the Board of Directors may be made at a
special meeting of stockholders at which Directors are to be elected: (1) pursuant to the
Corporations notice of meeting; (2) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors; or (3)
provided that the Board of Directors has determined that Directors shall be elected at such special
meeting, by any stockholder of the Corporation who is a stockholder of record both at the time of
giving of notice provided for in
Section 1.
09(a)
and at the time of the special meeting, who is
entitled to vote at the meeting and who complied with the notice procedures and other requirements
set forth in this
Section 1.09
.
(iii) In the event the Corporation calls a special meeting of stockholders for the purpose of
electing one or more individuals to the Board of Directors, any such stockholder may nominate an
individual or individuals (as the case may be) for election as a Director as specified in the
Corporations notice of meeting, if the stockholders notice required by
Section 1.
09(a)(ii)
shall
be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive office of the Corporation not earlier than
the one hundred twentieth (120
th
) day prior to such special meeting
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and not later than 5:00 p.m. Honolulu, HI Time on the later of the ninetieth (90
th
)
day prior to such special meeting or the tenth (10
th
) day following the day on which
public announcement is first made of the date of the special meeting and of the nominees proposed
by the Board of Directors to be elected at such meeting. The public announcement of a postponement
or adjournment of a special meeting shall not commence a new time period for the giving of a
stockholders notice as described above.
(c) Additional Requirements for Stockholder Nominations and Proposals.
(i) If information submitted pursuant to this
Section 1.09
by any stockholder proposing a
nominee for election as a director or any proposal for other business at a meeting of stockholders
shall be inaccurate to a material extent, such information may be deemed not to have been provided
in accordance with this
Section 1.09
. Upon written request by the Secretary or the Board of
Directors or any committee thereof, any stockholder proposing a nominee for election as a Director
or any proposal for other business at a meeting of stockholders shall provide, within five (5)
Business Days of delivery of such request (or such other period as may be specified in such
request), written verification, satisfactory, in the discretion of the Board of Directors or any
committee thereof or any authorized officer of the Corporation, to demonstrate the accuracy of any
information submitted by the stockholder pursuant to this
Section 1.09
. If a stockholder fails to
provide such written verification within such period, the information as to which written
verification was requested may be deemed not to have been provided in accordance with this
Section
1.09
and, if any proposed nomination or other business is not in compliance with this
Section 1.09
,
the Board of Directors may declare that such nomination or other business shall be disregarded.
(ii) Only such individuals who are nominated in accordance with this
Section 1.09
shall be
eligible for election by stockholders as Directors, and only such business shall be conducted at a
meeting of stockholders as shall have been brought before the meeting in accordance with this
Section 1.09
. The chairman of the meeting shall have the power to determine whether a nomination or
any other business proposed to be brought before the meeting was made or proposed, as the case may
be, in accordance with this
Section 1.09
.
(iii) For purposes of this
Section 1.09
, (1) the date of mailing of the notice shall mean
the date of the proxy statement for the solicitation of proxies for election of Directors and (2)
public announcement shall mean disclosure (A) in a press release reported by the Dow Jones News
Service, Associated Press, Business Wire, PR Newswire or comparable news service or (B) in a
document publicly filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to
the Exchange Act.
(iv) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this
Section 1.09
, a stockholder shall also
comply with all applicable requirements of state law and of the Exchange Act and the rules and
regulations thereunder with respect to the matters set forth in this
Section 1.09
. Nothing in this
Section 1.09
shall be deemed to affect any right of a stockholder to request inclusion of a
proposal in, nor the right of the Corporation to omit a proposal from, the Corporations proxy
statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 (or any successor provision) under the Exchange Act.
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Section 1.10
Participation via Conference Communications
.
The Board of Directors may,
but shall not be obligated to, allow stockholders to participate in any annual or special meeting
of stockholders by means of a conference telephone or other communications equipment by which all
persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time to the fullest extent
permitted by the MGCL.
Section 1.11
Place of Meetings
.
All meetings of stockholders shall be held at the
place determined by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting, and if the
Board of Directors determines to hold a meeting solely by remote communication, the meeting need
not be held at any place.
Section 1.12
Informal Action by Stockholders
.
Any action required or permitted to be
taken at a meeting of stockholders may be taken without a meeting if there is filed with the
records of the stockholders meetings a written consent which sets forth the action and is signed
by stockholders entitled to cast not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary
to authorize or take the action at a stockholder meeting. The Corporation shall give notice of any
such action to each holder of each class of stock that is entitled to vote on such matter not later
than 10 days after the effective time of the action.
ARTICLE II
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 2.01
General Powers, Number, Tenure and Qualifications
.
(a) General Powers
.
The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed under
the direction of its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may, to the fullest extent
permitted by the Charter of the Corporation, the MGCL and any other applicable law, exercise all
such powers and do all such acts and things as may be exercised or done by the Corporation.
(b) Number of Directors
.
The initial number of Directors shall be the number provided
in the Charter. The Board of Directors may alter the number of Directors provided in the Charter at
any time by establishing, increasing or decreasing the number of Directors pursuant to a resolution
approved by a majority of the Whole Board (rounded up to the nearest whole number), provided that
the number of Directors shall never be less than the minimum number of Directors required by the
MGCL, and provided further that the number of Directors shall never be less than the minimum number
of Directors provided in the Charter nor greater than the maximum number of Directors provided in
the Charter, and provided further that the tenure of office of a Director shall not be shortened by
any increase or decrease in the number of Directors. The tenure of office of any Director elected
to fill a vacancy resulting from an increase in the number of Directors shall be determined as
provided in
Section 2.03
.
(c) Classes of Directors; Initial Tenure
.
The Directors, other than those who may be
elected by the holders of any class or series of preferred stock, shall initially be divided into
three classes, as nearly equal in number as the then total number of Directors constituting the
Whole Board permits with the term of office of one class expiring each year, to be known as Class
I, Class II and Class III, respectively. The initial term of office of the
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members of Class I shall expire at the conclusion of the annual meeting of stockholders held
in 2009; the initial term of office of the members of Class II shall expire at the conclusion of
the annual meeting of stockholders held in 2010; and the initial term of office of the members of
Class III shall expire at the conclusion of the annual meeting
of stockholders held in 2011. The
Board of Directors may establish new classes of Directors or otherwise change the number of classes
of Directors at any time and to the fullest extent permitted by the MGCL pursuant to a resolution
approved by a majority of the Whole Board (rounded up to the nearest whole number). Each Director
shall hold office until his or her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified, including
upon the delay of or the failure to hold any annual meeting of stockholders.
(d) Terms of Office after Initial Term
.
At each annual meeting of stockholders,
commencing with the annual meeting of stockholders held in 2008, Directors elected to succeed those
Directors whose terms of office will expire at the conclusion of such annual meeting shall be
elected for a term of office to expire at the third succeeding annual meeting of stockholders after
their election, with each Director to hold office until his or her successor shall have been duly
elected and qualified, unless the Board of Directors shall by resolution establish a different term
of office for such Directors.
Section 2.02
Chairman of the Board
.
The Board of Directors shall annually elect a
Chairman of the Board from among its members. The Chairman of the Board shall preside at all
meetings of the Board of Directors and shall have such other duties as are provided in these Bylaws
and as from time to time may be assigned by the Board of Directors. In the absence of the Chairman
of the Board or if one is not elected, the Board of Directors shall designate another Director to
perform such duties and functions.
Section 2.03
Vacancies, Including Newly Created Directorships
.
Except as may be
provided by the Board of Directors in setting the terms of any class or series of stock, any and
all vacancies on the Board of Directors, however arising, including, without limitation, vacancies
arising from the death, resignation, removal or disqualification of one or more Directors and from
newly created or established Directorships, may be filled only by the Board of Directors pursuant
to a resolution approved by a majority of the remaining Directors then in office, even if the
remaining Directors do not constitute a quorum, and any Director elected to fill a vacancy shall
serve for the remainder of the full term of the class in which such vacancy occurred. No decrease
in the number of Directors constituting the Board of Directors shall shorten the tenure of any
Director then in office. If for any reason any or all the Directors cease to be Directors, such
event shall not terminate the Corporation or affect these Bylaws or the powers of the remaining
Directors hereunder (even if fewer than the minimum number of Directors required by the MGCL remain
in office).
Section 2.04
Removal
.
A Director may be removed only in accordance with the provisions
of the Charter of the Corporation.
Section 2.05
Annual and Regular Meetings
.
An annual meeting of the Board of Directors
shall be held immediately after and at the same place as the annual meeting of stockholders, no
notice other than this Bylaw being necessary. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be
held at such place or places, on such date or dates, and at such time or times as
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shall have been established by the Board of Directors and publicized among all Directors. A
written notice of each regular meeting of the Board of Directors shall not be required.
Section 2.06
Special Meetings
.
(a) Calling of Special Meetings
.
Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be
called by the Chairman of the Board, by the President, or by a majority of the Directors then in
office (rounded up to the nearest whole number), and shall be held at such place, on such date, and
at such time as the Board of Directors or the person calling the meeting shall fix.
(b) Notice of Special Meetings
.
Notice of the place, date, and time of each such
special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be given to each Director who has not waived
notice, except that the Board of Directors may adopt a resolution setting the place, date and time
for holding one or more special meetings without giving notice other than such resolution. In the
absence of such a resolution, notice of any special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be
given by telephone, electronic mail, facsimile transmission, United States mail, personal delivery
or courier to each Director at his or her business or residence address and/or telephone or
facsimile number. The notice shall inform the recipient of the purpose and general business to be
transacted at the special meeting.
(c) Time of Notice
.
Notice of a special meeting of the Board of Directors given by
telephone, electronic mail or facsimile transmission or personal delivery shall be given at least
twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting. Notice by United States mail shall be given at least
three (3) days prior to the meeting. Notice by courier shall be given at least two (2) days prior
to the meeting. It shall not be necessary to give notice of any special meeting to any Director who
attends the meeting except when a Director attends the meeting for the express purpose of objecting
to the transaction of any business on the ground that the meeting was not lawfully called or
convened, or to any Director who, in a writing or electronic transmission executed and filed with
the records of the meeting either before or after the meeting, waives such notice.
(d) When Notice is Deemed Given
.
Notice of a special meeting of the Board of Directors
shall be deemed to be given: (i) by telephone, when the Director or his or her agent is personally
given such notice in a telephone call to which the Director or his or her agent is a party; (ii) by
electronic mail notice, upon transmission of the message to the electronic mail address given to
the Corporation by the Director; (iii) by facsimile transmission, upon completion of the
transmission of the message to the number given to the Corporation by the Director and receipt of a
completed answer-back indicating receipt; (iv) by United States mail, when deposited in the United
States mail properly addressed, with postage thereon prepaid; and (v) by courier, when deposited
with or delivered to a courier properly addressed to the intended recipient.
Section 2.07
Quorum
.
A majority of the Directors then in office shall constitute a
quorum for all purposes. If a quorum shall fail to be present at any meeting, a majority of the
Directors present may adjourn the meeting to another place, date, or time, without further notice
or waiver thereof other than an announcement made prior to or at the time of adjournment. The
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Directors present at a meeting that has been duly called and convened but which has not been
adjourned may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of a
sufficient number of Directors from the meeting to leave less than a quorum present, and in such
case, the action of the majority of that number of Directors necessary to constitute a quorum shall
constitute the action of the Board of Directors unless the concurrence of a greater proportion is
required for such action by the MGCL or other applicable law, the Charter of the Corporation or
these Bylaws.
Section 2.08
Participation in Meetings by Conference Telephone
.
Directors may
participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors by means of conference telephone or other
communications equipment if all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the
same time. A Directors participation in a meeting by these means shall constitute his or her
presence at the meeting.
Section 2.09
Conduct of Business; Board Action
.
At any regular or special meeting of
the Board of Directors, business shall be transacted in such order and manner as the Chairman of
the Board may from time to time determine. The action of a majority of the Directors at a meeting
at which a quorum is present shall constitute the action of the Board of Directors unless the
concurrence of a greater proportion is required for such action by the MGCL or other applicable
law, the Charter of the Corporation or these Bylaws.
Section 2.10
Action without a Meeting
.
Any action permitted or required to be taken at
a meeting of the Board of Directors may be taken if a unanimous consent that sets forth the action
is given in writing or by electronic transmission by each Director and filed in paper or electronic
form with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors.
Section 2.11
Adjournment
.
Any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors may
be adjourned from time to time by the Chairman of the Board or by the Board of Directors pursuant
to a resolution approved by a majority of the Directors present to reconvene at the same or some
other place, and no notice need be given of any such adjourned meeting other than an announcement
made at or prior to the time of adjournment.
Section 2.12
Compensation of Directors
.
Pursuant to a resolution of the Board of
Directors, the Corporation may compensate Directors for their services as Directors, including,
without limitation, compensation for services as a member of the Board of Directors and as a member
or the chairman of a committee of the Board of Directors, and may reimburse Directors for expenses
incurred in performing such services as Directors, including expenses incurred in attending
meetings of the Board of Directors and committees of the Board of Directors. Nothing in this
Section 2.12
shall preclude any Director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and
receiving compensation therefor.
Section 2.13
Presumption of Assent
.
A Director who is present at a meeting of the
Board of Directors at which action on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have
assented to the action taken unless such Director: (a) announces his or her dissent to such action
at the meeting, and (b) such dissent is (i) entered in the minutes of the meeting; (ii) filed in
writing with the person acting as the secretary of the meeting before the meeting is adjourned; or
(iii) forwarded in writing by such Director to the secretary of the meeting within twenty-four (24)
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hours after the meeting is adjourned, by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a
postmark from the United States Postal Service. A Director who votes in favor of an action or fails
to make his or her dissent to such action known at the meeting at which such action is taken shall
have no right to dissent to such action.
Section 2.14
Reliance upon Books, Reports and Records
.
In performing his or her
duties, a Director shall be entitled to rely on any opinion, report or statement, including a
financial statement of financial data, prepared or presented by: (a) an officer or employee of the
Corporation whom the Director reasonably believes to be reliable and competent in the maters
presented; (b) a lawyer, certified public accountant, appraiser, financial advisor, consultant,
expert or other person as to a matter which the Director reasonably believes to be within such
persons professional or expert competence; or (c) a committee of the Board of Directors on which
the Director does not serve as to a matter within its designated authority if the Director
reasonably believes the committee to merit confidence. A Director who performs his or her duties in
reliance on such an opinion, report or statement shall have immunities and protections to the
fullest extent afforded by the MGCL and other applicable law.
Section 2.15
Certain Rights of Directors, Officers, Employees and Agents
.
The
Directors shall have no responsibility to devote their full time to the affairs of the Corporation.
Any Director or officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, in his or her personal capacity or
in a capacity as an affiliate, employee, or agent of any other person, or otherwise, may have
business interests and engage in business activities similar to or in addition to or in competition
with those of or relating to the Corporation.
ARTICLE III
COMMITTEES
Section 3.01
Committees of the Board of Directors
.
(a) General Provisions
.
The Board of Directors may appoint from among its members an
Executive Committee, an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee, a Corporate Governance
Committee, an Investment Committee, a Nominating Committee, and such other committees as the Board
of Directors deems necessary or desirable. The membership of the Audit Committee, the Corporate
Governance Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Nominating Committee shall consist of
independent directors to the extent required by the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange
Commission or the American Stock Exchange or any other exchange upon which shares of Common Stock
are then listed upon application of the Company. The Board of Directors may delegate to any
committee so appointed any of the powers and authorities of the Board of Directors to the fullest
extent permitted by the MGCL and any other applicable law.
(b) Composition
.
Each committee shall be composed of one or more Directors or any
other number of members specified in these Bylaws. The Chairman of the Board may recommend
committees, committee memberships, and committee chairmanships to the Board of Directors. The Board
of Directors shall have the power at any time to establish committee charters, appoint the chairman
and the members of any committee, change the membership of any committee, to fill all vacancies on
committees, to designate alternate
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members to replace or act in the place of any absent or disqualified member of a committee, or
to dissolve any committee.
(c) Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
.
The Corporate Governance and
Nominating Committee, if appointed, shall consist of not less than three (3) members who meet the
applicable independence requirements referenced in
Section 3.01(a)
, and shall have authority: (i)
to review any nominations for election to the Board of Directors made by a stockholder of the
Corporation pursuant to
Section 1.09
of these Bylaws in order to determine compliance with such
Bylaw provision; (ii) to recommend to the Board of Directors nominees for election to the Board of
Directors to replace those Directors whose terms expire at the annual meeting of stockholders next
ensuing; and (iii) to take such other actions as may be authorized or permitted pursuant to any
resolution or committee charter approved by the Board of Directors. No Director shall serve on the
Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee at a meeting at which he or she has been or is
seeking to be proposed as a nominee.
(d) Issuance of Stock
.
If the Board of Directors has given general authorization for
the issuance of stock providing for or establishing a method or procedure for determining the
maximum number of shares to be issued, a committee of the Board of Directors, in accordance with
that general authorization or any stock option or other plan or program adopted by the Board of
Directors, may authorize or fix the terms of stock subject to classification or reclassification
and the terms on which any stock may be issued, including all terms and conditions required or
permitted to be established or authorized by the Board of Directors. Any committee so designated
may exercise the power and authority of the Board of Directors if the resolution that designated
the committee or a supplemental resolution of the Board of Directors shall so provide.
Section 3.02
Conduct of Business
.
(a) Procedures
.
The chairman of each committee shall determine the procedural rules
for meeting and conducting the business of the committee, except as otherwise required by these
Bylaws, applicable law or a resolution of the Board of Directors.
(b) Quorum; Committee Action
.
A majority of the members of a committee shall
constitute a quorum. If a quorum is present, the action of the majority of committee members
present shall constitute the action of the committee unless the concurrence of a greater proportion
is required for such action by the MGCL or other applicable law, the Charter of the Corporation,
these Bylaws or the Board of Directors.
(c) Committee Meetings
.
Regular meetings of committees shall be held at such place or
places, on such date or dates, and at such time or times as shall have been established by the
Board of Directors or the committee and publicized among all members of the committee. A written
notice of a regular committee meeting shall not be required. The chairman of a committee or any two
members of the committee (if there are at least two members of the committee) may call and fix the
time and place of any special meeting of a committee. Notice of special meetings of a committee
shall be given in the same manner as notice for special meetings of the Board of Directors.
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(d) Participation in Committee Meetings by Conference Telephone
.
Members of a
committee of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the committee by means of
conference telephone or other communications equipment if all persons participating in the meeting
can hear each other at the same time. A Directors participation in a meeting by these means shall
constitute his or her presence at the meeting.
(e) Action without a Meeting
.
Any action permitted or required to be taken at a
meeting of a committee may be taken if a unanimous consent that sets forth the action is given in
writing or by electronic transmission by each member of such committee and filed in paper or
electronic form with the minutes of the proceedings of such committee.
(f) Adjournment
.
Any regular or special meeting of a committee of the Board of
Directors may be adjourned from time to time by the chairman of the committee or a resolution
approved by a majority of the members of the committee to reconvene at the same or some other
place, and no notice need be given of any such adjourned meeting other than an announcement made at
or prior to the time of adjournment.
ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS
Section 4.01
Generally
.
(a) Offices; Election and Appointment
.
The officers of the Corporation shall include a
Chief Executive Officer, a President, a Secretary and a Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer and may
include one or more Vice-Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant
Treasurers and such other officers as the Board may deem necessary or desirable. The officers of
the Corporation shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors, except that the Chief
Executive Officer may from time to time appoint one or more Senior Vice-Presidents,
Vice-Presidents, Assistant Vice-Presidents, Assistant Secretaries or Assistant Treasurers, in each
case subject to the ratification of such appointments by the Board of Directors no less frequently
than annually. Any two (2) or more offices except President and Vice-President may be held by the
same individual.
(b) Tenure
.
Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and
qualifies or until his or her death, or his or her resignation or removal in the manner hereinafter
provided.
(c) Removal
.
Any officer of the Corporation may be removed, with or without cause, by
the Board of Directors if in its judgment the best interests of the Corporation would be served
thereby, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the
Corporation and the person so removed. The Board of Directors may authorize any officer to remove
subordinate officers.
(d) Resignation
.
Any officer of the Corporation may resign at any time by giving
written notice of his or her resignation to the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the
President or the Secretary. Any resignation shall take effect immediately upon its receipt or at
such later time as is required by any contract between the officer and the Corporation, or if no
such contract exists, as is specified in the notice of resignation. The
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acceptance of a resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective unless otherwise
stated in the resignation. Such resignation shall be without prejudice to the contract rights, if
any, of the officer and the Corporation.
(e) Interim Appointments; Vacancies
.
In the event of a vacancy in any office, the
Board of Directors may fill such vacancy for the balance of the term. In the absence or incapacity
of any officer, the Board of Directors may designate another person to fill such office on an
acting basis.
(f) Powers and Duties
.
All officers shall each have such powers and duties as are
specified in or assigned pursuant to this
Article IV
.
Section 4.02
Chief Executive Officer
.
Subject to the control of the Board of
Directors, the Chief Executive Officer shall have general supervisory power and authority over the
policies and affairs of the Corporation, the management and oversight of the administration and
operation of the Corporations business, and such other duties, powers and authorities as are
provided in these Bylaws, or as are from time to time assigned by the Board of Directors, or as are
usually incident to the office of Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer shall also
see that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and of any committee thereof are
carried into effect, and shall preside over each meeting of the stockholders unless the Board of
Directors has designated another person to perform such functions. The person who is Chief
Executive Officer may also serve as the Chairman of the Board and/or the President.
Section 4.03
President
.
The President shall have such duties as are provided in these
Bylaws or as are from time to time assigned by the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive
Officer. In the absence of the Chief Executive Officer or if one is not elected, the President
shall perform the duties and exercise the functions of the Chief Executive Officer unless the Board
of Directors has designated another person to perform such duties and exercise such duties and
functions.
Section 4.04
Secretary
.
The Secretary shall issue notices of meetings, shall keep the
minutes of the Corporation, shall have charge of the seal and the corporate books, shall sign or
countersign such instruments as require his or her signature, shall maintain and preserve the
Charter and Bylaws of the Corporation and the proceedings of regular and special meetings of the
stockholders and the Board of Directors, and shall have such other duties, powers and authorities
as are provided in these Bylaws, or as are from time to time assigned by the Board of Directors or
the Chief Executive Officer, or as are usually incident to the office of Secretary. The Secretary,
when present, shall act as Secretary of each regular and special meeting of the Board of Directors
and of the stockholders unless the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer designates
another person to perform such duties and functions.
Section 4.05
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
.
The Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
shall have charge of all monies and securities of the Corporation, other than monies and securities
of any division of the Corporation which has a treasurer or chief financial officer appointed by
the Board of Directors, and shall keep regular books of account. The Chief Financial
Officer/Treasurer shall deposit the funds of the Corporation in the name of the Corporation with
such banks or trust companies or other entities as the Board of Directors from
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time to time shall designate or otherwise approve. The Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer shall
sign or countersign such instruments as require his or her signature, and shall have such other
duties, powers and authorities as are provided in these Bylaws, or as are from time to time
assigned by the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer, or as are usually incident to
the office of Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer.
Section 4.06
Vice-Presidents
.
The Corporation may have one or more classes of
Vice-Presidents, including Executive Vice-Presidents, Senior Vice-Presidents, Vice-Presidents and
Assistant Vice-Presidents. All Vice-Presidents shall have such duties as are provided in these
Bylaws and as from time to time may be assigned by the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive
Officer.
Section 4.07
Other Officers
.
The Board of Directors may designate and fill such other
offices in its discretion and the persons holding such other offices shall have such powers and
shall perform such duties as the Board of Directors or Chief Executive Officer may from time to
time assign.
Section 4.08
Action with Respect to Securities of Other Corporations
.
Unless otherwise
directed by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or any officer of the Corporation
authorized by the Chief Executive Officer, shall have power to vote and otherwise act on behalf of
the Corporation, in person or by proxy, at any meeting or otherwise with respect to any action of
stockholders of any other corporation in which the Corporation may hold securities and otherwise to
exercise any and all rights and powers which the Corporation may possess by reason of its ownership
of securities in such other Corporation.
ARTICLE V
STOCK
Section 5.01
Certificates of Stock
.
Except as may be otherwise provided by the Board
of Directors, stockholders of the Corporation are not entitled to certificates representing the
shares of stock held by them. In the event that the Corporation issues shares of stock represented
by certificates, such certificates shall be signed by the officers of the Corporation in the manner
permitted by the MGCL and contain the statements and information required by the MGCL. In the event
that the Corporation issues shares of stock without certificates, the Corporation shall provide to
record holders of such shares a written statement of the information required by the MGCL to be
included on stock certificates.
Section 5.02
Transfers of Stock
.
Transfers of stock shall be made only upon the
transfer books of the Corporation kept at an office of the Corporation or by transfer agents
designated to transfer shares of the stock of the Corporation. Except where a certificate is issued
in accordance with
Section 5.06
, an outstanding certificate for the number of shares involved shall
be surrendered for cancellation before a new certificate is issued therefor.
Section 5.03
Record Dates or Closing of Transfer Books
.
The Board of Directors may
set, in advance, a record date for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to notice of or
to vote at any meeting of stockholders or determining stockholders entitled to receive payment of
any dividend or the allotment of any other rights, or in order to make a determination of
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stockholders for any other proper purpose. Such date, in any case, shall not be prior to the
close of business on the day the record date is fixed and shall be not more than ninety (90) days
and, in the case of a meeting of stockholders, not less than ten (10) days, before the date on
which the meeting or particular action requiring such determination of stockholders of record is to
be held or taken. In lieu of fixing a record date, the Board of Directors may provide that the
stock transfer books shall be closed for a stated period but not longer than twenty (20) days. If
the stock transfer books are closed for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to notice
of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders, such books shall be closed for at least ten (10) days
before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed and the stock transfer books are not
closed for the determination of stockholders: (i) the record date for the determination of
stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of
business on the day on which the notice of meeting is mailed or the thirtieth (30
th
) day
before the meeting, whichever is the closer date to the meeting; and (ii) the record date for the
determination of stockholders entitled to receive payment of a dividend or an allotment of any
other rights shall be the close of business on the day on which the resolution of the Directors,
declaring the dividend or allotment of rights, is adopted. When a determination of stockholders
entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders has been made as provided in this section, such
determination shall apply to any adjournment thereof, except when the determination has been made
through the closing of the transfer books and the stated period of closing has expired, or when the
meeting is adjourned to a date more than one hundred twenty (120) days after the record date fixed
for the original meeting, in either of which case a new record date shall be determined as set
forth herein.
Section 5.04
Stock Ledger
.
The Corporation shall maintain a stock ledger that contains
the name and address of each stockholder and the number of shares of stock of each class that the
stockholder holds. The stock ledger may be in written form or in any other form which can be
converted within a reasonable time into written form for visual inspection. The original or a
duplicate of the stock ledger shall be kept at the offices of a transfer agent for the particular
class of stock or, if none, at the principal executive office of the Corporation.
Section 5.05
Certification of Beneficial Owners
.
The Board of Directors may adopt by
resolution a procedure by which a stockholder of the Corporation may certify in writing to the
Corporation that any shares of stock registered in the name of the stockholder are held for the
account of a specified person other than the stockholder. The resolution shall set forth the class
of stockholders who may certify; the purpose for which the certification may be made; the form of
certification and the information to be contained in it; if the certification is with respect to a
record date or closing of the stock transfer books, the time after the record date or closing of
the stock transfer books within which the certification must be received by the Corporation; and
any other provisions with respect to the procedure which the Board of Directors considers necessary
or desirable. On receipt of a certification that complies with the procedure adopted by the Board
of Directors in accordance with this Section, the person specified in the certification is, for the
purpose set forth in the certification, the holder of record of the specified stock in place of the
stockholder who makes the certification.
Section 5.06
Lost Stock Certificates
.
The Board of Directors of the Corporation may
determine the conditions for issuing a new stock certificate in place of one that is alleged to
have been lost, stolen, or destroyed, or the Board of Directors may delegate such power to any
officer or officers of the Corporation. Any officer designated by the Board of Directors may direct
a new
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certificate to be issued in place of any certificate previously issued by the Corporation
alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the
person claiming the certificate to be lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing the issuance of a
new certificate, an officer designated by the Board of Directors may, in his or her discretion and
as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or
destroyed certificate or the owners legal representative to advertise the same in such manner as
he shall require and/or to give bond, with sufficient surety, to the Corporation to indemnify it
against any loss or claim which may arise as a result of the issuance of a new certificate.
Section 5.07
Regulations
.
The issue, transfer, conversion and registration of
certificates of stock shall be governed by such other regulations as the Board of Directors may
establish.
ARTICLE VI
FINANCE
Section 6.01
Checks, Drafts and Other Instruments
.
All checks, drafts and orders for
the payment of money, notes and other evidences of indebtedness, issued in the name of the
Corporation, shall be signed by such officer of the Corporation as shall from time to time be
determined by the Board of Directors. In the absence of such a determination by the Board of
Directors, all such checks, drafts and orders for the payment of money, notes and other evidences
of indebtedness, of the Corporation shall be signed by any two (2) of the following officers: the
Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, or an Assistant
Treasurer.
Section 6.02
Annual Statement of Affairs
.
The Chief Executive Officer or the Chief
Financial Officer/Treasurer shall prepare annually a full and correct statement of the affairs of
the Corporation, which shall include a balance sheet and a financial statement of operations for
the preceding fiscal year. The statement of affairs shall be submitted at the annual meeting of the
stockholders, and within twenty (20) days after the meeting, placed on file at the Corporations
principal office.
Section 6.03
Fiscal Year
.
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be the twelve (12)
calendar month period ending on December 31st of each year.
Section 6.04
Dividends
.
Distributions upon the stock of the Corporation, including
dividends, may be authorized by the Board of Directors and may be paid in money, property or stock,
subject to the provisions of the MGCL, any other applicable law and the Charter of the Corporation.
If a stock dividend or stock split is not considered a distribution under the MGCL, it may be
authorized by the Board of Directors in accordance with the provisions of the MGCL. Before payment
of any dividends or other distributions, there may be set aside out of any assets of the
Corporation available for dividends or other distributions such sum or sums as the Board of
Directors may from time to time, in its absolute discretion, think proper as a reserve fund for
contingencies, for equalizing dividends or other distributions, for repairing or maintaining any
property of the Corporation or for such other purpose as the Board of Directors shall determine to
be in the best interest of the Corporation, and the Board of Directors may modify or abolish any
such reserve.
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Section 6.05
Loans
.
No loans constituting borrowed money shall be contracted on behalf
of the Corporation and no evidence of indebtedness for borrowed money shall be issued in its name
unless authorized by the Board of Directors. Such authority may be general or confined to specific
instances.
Section 6.06
Deposits
.
All funds of the Corporation not otherwise employed shall be
deposited from time to time to the credit of the Corporation in any of depositories as the Board of
Directors may designate or approve.
Section 6.07
Investments
. Subject to the provisions of the Charter of the
Corporation, the Board of Directors may from time to time adopt, amend, revise or terminate any
policy or policies with respect to investments by the Corporation as it shall deem appropriate in
its sole discretion.
ARTICLE VII
INDEMNIFICATION AND ADVANCE EXPENSES
Section 7.01
Indemnification
. The Corporation: (1) shall indemnify each of its current
and former Directors and officers, whether serving the Corporation or at the request of the
Corporation serving any other entity, including, without limitation, any subsidiary or other
affiliate of the Corporation, including the advancement of expenses under procedures permitted or
required by applicable law, unless it is established under the MGCL that (a) his act or omission
was material to the matter giving rise to the proceeding and was committed in bad faith or was the
result of active and deliberate dishonesty, (b) he actually received an improper personal benefit
in money, property or services or (c) in the case of a criminal proceeding, he had reasonable cause
to believe that his act or omission was unlawful (but in the event any amendment to the MGCL
permits the Corporation to provide broader indemnification rights than are set forth herein to its
officers and directors, the Corporation provide such rights to the fullest extent required or
permitted by the MGCL as so amended); and (2) may indemnify (including the advancement of expenses
under procedures permitted or required by applicable law) current and former employees and agents
of the Corporation as may be authorized by the Board of Directors in the specific case and
permitted by applicable law or the Bylaws of the Corporation; provided, however, that, except as
provided in
Section 7.02
with respect to proceedings to enforce rights to indemnification or in a
contract approved by the Board of Directors pursuant to a resolution approved by a majority of
Directors then in office, the Corporation shall not indemnify any such indemnitee in connection
with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such indemnitee unless such proceeding (or part
thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors pursuant to a resolution approved by a majority
of the Directors then in office.
Section 7.02
Procedure
. If a claim under
Section 7.01
is not paid in full by the
Corporation within sixty (60) days after a written claim has been received by the Corporation,
except in the case of a claim for an advancement of expenses, in which case the applicable period
shall be thirty (30) days, the indemnitee may at any time thereafter bring suit against the
Corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim. If successful in whole or in part in any
such suit, the indemnitee shall also be entitled to be reimbursed the expense of prosecuting or
defending such suit against the Corporation. It shall be a defense to any action for advancement of
expenses that the Corporation has not received both: (1) an undertaking as required by law to
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repay such advances in the event it shall ultimately be determined that the standard of
conduct for indemnification has not been met; and (2) a written affirmation by the indemnitee or on
the indemnitees behalf of his or her good faith belief that the standard of conduct necessary for
indemnification by the Corporation has been met.
Neither the failure of the Corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal
counsel, or its stockholders) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such suit
that indemnification of the indemnitee is proper in the circumstances because the indemnitee has
met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in the MGCL, nor an actual determination by the
Corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel, or its stockholders) that
the indemnitee has not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall create a presumption that the
indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct or, in the case of such a suit brought by
an indemnitee to whom the Corporation has not agreed to advance expenses, be a defense to such
suit. In any suit brought by the indemnitee to enforce any right to indemnification or to an
advancement of expenses hereunder, or by the Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses
pursuant to the terms of an undertaking, the burden of proving that the indemnitee is not entitled
to be indemnified, or to such advancement of expenses, under this
Article VII
or otherwise, shall
be on the Corporation.
Section 7.03
Non-Exclusivity
. The rights to indemnification and to the advancement of
expenses conferred in this
Article VII
shall not be exclusive of any other right that any person
may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, the Charter, these Bylaws, any contract,
agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested Directors, or otherwise.
Section 7.04
Insurance
. The Corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to
protect itself or any Director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation or another
corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust or other enterprise
against any expense, liability or loss, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to
indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under the MGCL.
Section 7.05
Miscellaneous
. The Corporation shall not be liable for any payment under
this
Article VII
in connection with a claim made by any indemnitee to the extent such indemnitee
has otherwise actually and unconditionally received payment under any insurance policy, agreement,
or otherwise, of the amounts otherwise indemnifiable hereunder. The rights to indemnification and
to the advancement of expenses conferred in
Section 7.01
and
Section 7.02
shall be contract rights
and such rights shall continue as to an indemnitee who has ceased to be a Director or officer of
the Corporation and shall inure to the benefit of the indemnitees heirs, executors and
administrators. Any repeal or modification of all of any portion of this
Article VII
shall not in
any way diminish any rights of any person to indemnification or advancement of expenses of or the
obligations of the Corporation arising hereunder with respect to events occurring, or claims made,
while this
Article VII
is in force.
ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 8.01
Principal Office
.
The principal office of the Corporation in the State of
Maryland shall be located at such place as the Board of Directors may designate.
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Section 8.02
Additional Offices
.
The Corporation may have additional offices,
including a principal executive office, at such places as the Board of Directors may from time to
time determine or the business of the Corporation may require. The principal executive office of
the Corporation shall be 841 Bishop Street, Suite 1700, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, unless the Board of
Directors designates a different principal executive office.
Section 8.03
Facsimile Signatures
.
In addition to the provisions for use of facsimile
signatures elsewhere specifically authorized in these Bylaws, facsimile signatures of any officer
or officers of the Corporation may be used whenever and as authorized by the Board of Directors or
a committee thereof.
Section 8.04
Corporate Seal
.
The Board of Directors may authorize the adoption of a
seal by the Corporation. The Board of Directors may authorize one or more duplicate seals and
provide for the custody thereof. Whenever the Corporation is permitted or required to affix its
seal to a document, it shall be sufficient to meet the requirements of any law, rule or regulation
relating to a seal to place the word (SEAL) adjacent to the signature of the person authorized to
execute the document on behalf of the Corporation.
Section 8.05
Notices
.
(a) Notices to the Corporation
.
All notices required to be given to the Corporation
under these Bylaws shall be given as provided in these Bylaws or as required by applicable law. If
applicable law or these Bylaws do not specify the manner of giving notice to the Corporation in a
specific situation, such notice shall be in writing and shall be sent by United States mail,
personal delivery or private courier to the Corporation at its principal executive office, in each
case addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and the Secretary of the Corporation. Unless these
Bylaws or applicable law require otherwise, notices given to the Corporation by personal delivery,
private courier or United States mail and addressed in the manner specified above shall be
effective only upon actual receipt by the Corporation, and notices given to the Corporation by
telephone, facsimile transmission, electronic mail or any other means shall be ineffective, whether
or not actually received by the Corporation.
(b) Other Notices
.
All notices required to be given to any stockholder, director,
officer, employee or agent of the Corporation may be effectively given by personal delivery,
private courier, United States mail, electronic mail or facsimile transmission, unless a different
manner of notice is required by these Bylaws, the MGCL, any other applicable law or contract. All
notices to any stockholder, director, officer, employee or agent shall be addressed to him, her or
it at his, her or its last known address as the same appears on the books of the Corporation. All
notices sent to any such stockholder, director, officer, employee or agent shall be deemed to be
given if sent: (i) by personal delivery when personally delivered to the intended recipient; (ii)
by United States mail, when deposited in the United States mail, properly addressed to the intended
recipient, with postage thereon prepaid; (iii) by courier, when deposited with or delivered to a
courier properly addressed to the intended recipient; (iv) with respect to notices sent by the
Corporation, by electronic mail, upon transmission of the message to the electronic mail address
given by the intended recipient to the Corporation or appearing on its books and records; and (v)
with respect to notices sent by the Corporation, by facsimile transmission, upon completion of the
transmission of the message to the number given by the
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intended recipient to the Corporation or appearing on its books and records and receipt of a
completed answer-back indicating receipt.
Section 8.06
Waiver of Notice
.
A written waiver of any notice, signed by the
corporation or a stockholder, director, officer, employee or agent, whether before or after the
time of the event for which notice is to be given, shall be deemed equivalent to the notice
required to be given to the Corporation or such stockholder, director, officer, employee or agent.
Neither the business nor the purpose of any meeting need be specified in such a waiver. The
attendance of any person at any meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except
where such person attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any
business on the ground that the meeting was not lawfully called or convened.
Section 8.07
Time Periods
.
In applying any provision of these Bylaws which requires
that an act be done or not be done a specified number of days prior to an event or that an act be
done during a period of a specified number of days prior to an event, calendar days shall be used,
the day of the doing of the act shall be excluded and the day of the event shall be included.
Section 8.08
Control Share Acquisition Act Opt-out
.
Notwithstanding any other
provision of the Charter of the Corporation or these Bylaws, Title 3, Subtitle 7 of the MGCL (or
any successor statute) shall not apply to any acquisition by any person of capital stock of the
Corporation. This section may be repealed, in whole or in part, at any time, whether before or
after an acquisition of control shares and, upon such repeal, shall, to the extent provided by any
successor Bylaw, apply to any prior or subsequent control share acquisition.
ARTICLE IX
AMENDMENTS
The Board of Directors shall have the exclusive power to adopt, alter, amend, restate or repeal the
Bylaws of the Corporation; provided, however, that no alteration, amendment or repeal of
Article
VII
of these Bylaws may affect the right of any person entitled to indemnification arising, and in
connection with conduct, prior to such alteration, amendment or repeal. Any adoption, alteration,
amendment, restatement or repeal of the Bylaws of the Corporation by the Board of Directors shall
be pursuant to a resolution approved by a majority of the Whole Board (rounded up to the nearest
whole number).
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APPENDIX D
AGREEMENT OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
OF
PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES, L.P.
a Delaware limited partnership
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DEFINITIONS
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2.
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ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
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2.1
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Organization
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2.2
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Name
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2.3
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Registered Office and Agent; Principal Office
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2.4
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Power of Attorney
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2.5
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Term
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PURPOSE
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3.1
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Purpose and Business
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3.2
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Powers
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3.3
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Partnership Only for Partnership Purposes
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3.4
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Representations and Warranties by
the Parties
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4.
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CAPITAL ACCOUNTS; CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ISSUANCES OF PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS
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4.1
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Capital Accounts
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4.2
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General Partnership Interests
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4.3
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Class A Convertible Preferred
Units
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4.4
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Issuances of Additional Partnership Interests
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4.5
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Additional Funds and Capital Contributions
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4.6
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Stock Incentive Plans
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4.7
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No Interest; No Return
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4.8
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Other Contribution Provisions
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4.9
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Not Publicly Traded
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DISTRIBUTIONS
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5.1
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Requirement and Characterization of Distributions
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5.2
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Distributions in Kind
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5.3
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Amounts Withheld
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5.4
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Distributions Upon Liquidation
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5.5
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Distributions to Reflect Issuance of Additional Partnership Units
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5.6
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Restricted Distributions
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ALLOCATIONS
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6.1
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Timing and Amount of Allocations of Income and Loss
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6.2
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General Allocations
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6.3
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Additional Allocation Provisions
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6.4
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Tax Allocations
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MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF BUSINESS
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7.1
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Management
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7.2
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Certificate of Limited Partnership
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7.3
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Reimbursement of the General Partner
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7.4
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Outside Activities of the General Partner
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7.5
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Contracts with Affiliates
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7.6
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Indemnification
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7.7
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Liability of the General Partner
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7.8
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Other Matters Concerning the General Partner
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7.9
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Title to Partnership Assets
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7.10
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Reliance by Third Parties
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RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF LIMITED PARTNERS
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8.1
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Limitation of Liability
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8.2
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Management of Business
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8.3
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Outside Activities of Limited Partners
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8.4
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No Return of Capital
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8.5
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Redemption Rights of Qualifying Parties
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8.6
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Mergers
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BOOKS, RECORDS, ACCOUNTING AND REPORTS
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9.1
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Records and Accounting
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9.2
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Fiscal Year
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9.3
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Reports
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TAX MATTERS
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10.1
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Preparation of Tax Returns
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10.2
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Tax Elections
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10.3
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Tax Matters Partner
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10.4
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Withholding
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10.5
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Organizational Expenses
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TRANSFERS AND WITHDRAWALS
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11.1
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Transfer
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11.2
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Transfer of General Partners Partnership Interest
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11.3
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Transfer of Limited Partners Partnership Interests
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11.4
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Substituted Limited Partners
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11.5
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Assignees
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11.6
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General Provisions
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ADMISSION OF PARTNERS
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12.1
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Admission of Successor General Partner
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12.2
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Admission of Additional Limited Partners
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12.3
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Amendment of Agreement and Certificate of Limited Partnership
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DISSOLUTION, LIQUIDATION AND TERMINATION
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13.1
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Dissolution
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13.2
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Winding Up
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13.3
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Deemed Distribution and Recontribution
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13.4
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Rights of Limited Partners
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13.5
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Notice of Dissolution
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13.6
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Cancellation of Certificate of Limited Partnership
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13.7
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Reasonable Time for Winding-Up
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PROCEDURES FOR ACTIONS AND CONSENTS OF PARTNERS; AMENDMENTS; MEETINGS
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Procedures for Actions and Consents of Partners
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14.2
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Amendments
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14.3
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Meetings of the Partners
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
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15.1
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Addresses and Notice
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15.2
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Entire Agreement
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15.3
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Governing Law Jurisdiction
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Headings
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15.5
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Pronouns and Plurals
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Further Action
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Binding Effect
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15.8
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Counterparts
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Fax Signatures
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15.10
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Partial Invalidity
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15.11
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Waiver
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15.12
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Limitation to Preserve REIT Status
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15.13
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No Partition
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15.14
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No Third-Party Rights Created Hereby
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15.15
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No Rights as Stockholders
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Construction
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AGREEMENT OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
OF
PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES, L.P.
THIS AGREEMENT OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES, L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership, effective as of
, 2008 (the
Effective Time
), is entered into by and among
Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation (defined herein as the
General
Partner
), as the general partner of and a limited partner in the Partnership, and POP Venture,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the initial limited partner of the Partnership,
together with any other Persons who become Partners in the Partnership as provided herein.
RECITALS
A. The General Partner is making a Capital Contribution to the Partnership in exchange for a
General Partner Interest.
B. The initial Limited Partner is POP Venture, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company,
which is contributing certain indirect interests in real property pursuant to the terms and subject
to the conditions set forth in the Master Agreement.
C. The General Partner has determined that it is in the best interest of the Partnership and
the Partners to enter into this Agreement.
AGREEMENTS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, and for other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
General Partner and each Person subsequently joining this Agreement as a Partner hereby agree as
follows:
1.
DEFINITIONS
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As used in this Agreement, the following terms shown have the meanings set forth in this
Section 1
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Act
means the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, as it may be amended from
time to time, and any successor to such statute.
Actions
has the meaning set forth in
Section 7.6.1
hereof.
Additional Funds
has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.5.1
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Additional Limited Partner
means a Person who is admitted to the Partnership as a Limited
Partner pursuant to
Section 4.4
and
Section 12.2
hereof and who is shown as such on the books and
records of the Partnership.
Adjusted Capital Account
means, with respect to any Partner, the balance in such Partners
Capital Account as of the end of the relevant Fiscal Year or any other point of determination,
after giving effect to the following adjustments:
(i) credit to such Capital Account any amounts that such Partner is obligated to restore
pursuant to this Agreement or by operation of law upon liquidation of such Partners Partnership
Interest or is deemed to be obligated to restore pursuant to the penultimate sentence of each of
Regulations Sections 1.704-2(g)(1) and 1.704-2(i)(5); and
(ii) debit to such Capital Account the items described in Regulations Section
1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), (5) and (6).
The foregoing definition of Adjusted Capital Account is intended to comply with the requirements of
the alternate test for economic effect contained in Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d) and
shall be interpreted consistently therewith.
Adjusted Capital Account Deficit
means, with respect to any Partner, the deficit balance, if
any, in such Partners Adjusted Capital Account.
Adjustment Date
means the last day of any Fiscal Year and any
day on which the Gross Asset
Value of any Company asset is adjusted pursuant to this Agreement.
Advisor
means Pacific Office Management, Inc., a Delaware corporation, or any
successor-in-interest thereto or permitted assignee of Pacific Office Management, Inc.s interest
in and obligation under the Advisory Agreement.
Advisory Agreement
means that certain Advisory Agreement that the Partnership currently
anticipates entering into with the Advisor and the General Partner, as the same may be amended or
supplemented from time to time.
Affiliate
shall mean with respect to a specified Person, a Person that directly or
indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common
control with the Person specified and shall have such additional meaning as such term has under
Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act.
Agreement
means this Agreement of Limited Partnership of Pacific Office Properties, L.P., as
it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified from time to time.
Applicable Percentage
has the meaning set forth in
Section 8.5.4
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Articles of Incorporation
means the Articles of Incorporation of the General Partner filed
with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland, as amended, supplemented or
restated from time to time.
Assignee
means a Person to whom one or more Partnership Units have been Transferred in a
manner permitted under this Agreement, but who has not become a Substituted Limited Partner, and
who has the rights set forth in
Section 11.5
hereof.
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Business Day
means any day except a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks
in Honolulu, Hawaii are authorized or required by law to close.
Capital Account
means, with respect to any Partner, the capital account established and
maintained for such Partner in accordance with
Section 4
.
Capital Account Deficit
has the meaning set forth in
Section 13.2.3
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Capital Contribution
means, with respect to any Partner, the sum of (i) the cash, cash
equivalents and promissory obligations, plus (ii) the initial Gross Asset Value of any Contributed
Property, plus (iii) the Net Equity Value of any Contributed Interests, in each such case, that
such Partner contributes to the Partnership or is deemed to have contributed pursuant to
Section 4
hereof.
Certificate
means the Certificate of Limited Partnership of the Partnership filed in the
office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, as amended from time to time in
accordance with the terms hereof and the Act.
Class A Conversion Price
means, as of any date of determination, an amount equal to the
quotient obtained by dividing the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Liquidation Preference Amount
by the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Conversion Factor. As of the date of this Agreement, the
initial Class A Conversion Price is $3.49 (i.e., $25.00 divided by 7.1717).
Class A Convertible Preferred Unit
means a fractional portion of the Partnership Interests
that has the rights and designation, including distribution rights and rights upon liquidation,
winding up and dissolution, that are superior or prior to the Common Units, as more specifically
described in
Section 4.3
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Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Conversion Factor
initially means the number equal to
7.1717;
provided
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however
, if at any time:
(i) the Partnership (a) declares or pays a distribution on its Common Units in
Common Units or makes a distribution to all holders of its Common Units in Common
Units, (b) splits or subdivides its Common Units or (c) effects a reverse stock
split or otherwise combines its Common Units into a smaller number of Common Units,
then the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Conversion Factor shall be adjusted by
multiplying the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Conversion Factor previously in
effect by a fraction (A) the numerator of which shall be the number of Common Units
on the record date for such dividend, distribution, split, subdivision, reverse
split or combination (assuming for such purposes that such dividend, distribution,
split, subdivision, reverse split or combination has occurred as of such time) and
(B) the denominator of which shall be the actual number of Common Units (determined
without the above assumption) on the record date for such dividend, distribution,
split, subdivision, reverse split or combination;
(ii) the Partnership distributes any rights, options or warrants to all holders
of its Common Units to subscribe for or to purchase or to otherwise
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acquire Common Units (or other securities or rights convertible into,
exchangeable for or exercisable for Common Units) at a price per share less than the
Value of a Common Unit on the record date for such distribution (each a
Distributed
Right
), then the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Conversion Factor shall be
adjusted by multiplying the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Conversion Factor
previously in effect by a fraction (a) the numerator of which shall be the sum of
(A) the number of Common Units issued and on the record date plus (B) the maximum
number of Common Units purchasable under such Distributed Rights, and (b) the
denominator of which shall be the sum of (1) the number of Common Units on the
record date, plus (2) a fraction, (I) the numerator of which equals the product of
(x) the maximum number of Common Units purchasable under such Distributed Rights
multiplied by (y) the minimum purchase price per Common Unit under such Distributed
Rights, and (II) the denominator of which is the Value of a Common Unit as of the
record date;
provided
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however
, that, if any such Distributed Rights
expire or become no longer exercisable, then the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit
Conversion Factor shall be adjusted, effective retroactively to the date of
distribution of the Distributed Rights, to reflect a reduced maximum number of
Common Units or any change in the minimum purchase price for the purposes of the
above fraction;
(iii) the Partnership shall, by dividend or otherwise, distribute to all
holders of its Common Units evidences of its indebtedness or assets (including
securities, but excluding any dividend or distribution referred to in subsection (i)
above), which evidences of indebtedness or assets relate to assets not received by
the General Partner pursuant to a pro rata distribution by the Partnership, then the
Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Conversion Factor shall be adjusted to equal the
amount determined by multiplying the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Conversion
Factor in effect immediately prior to the close of business on the date fixed for
determination of shareholders entitled to receive such distribution by a fraction
(a) the numerator of which shall be such Value of a Common Unit on the date fixed
for such determination and (b) the denominator of which shall be the amount of the
numerator less the then-fair market value (as determined by the General Partner,
whose determination shall be conclusive) of the portion of the evidences of
indebtedness or assets so distributed applicable to one Common Unit;
(iv) the General Partner declares or pays a cash dividend or other cash
distribution on its outstanding Common Shares or the Partnership declares a cash
distribution on its outstanding Common Units during any quarterly fiscal period
(excluding any dividend or distribution in connection with a liquidation,
dissolution or wind up of the Partnership or the General Partner), in either case,
in excess of the Reference Dividend multiplied by the number of shares of Common
Stock or Common Units outstanding on the record date for dividend or distribution,
then the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Conversion Factor shall be adjusted to
equal the amount determined by multiplying the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit
Conversion Factor in effect immediately prior to the close of business on the date
fixed for determination of shareholders or unit
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holders entitled to receive such distribution by a fraction (i) the numerator
of which shall be the average of the daily Market Prices for the five (5)
consecutive trading days prior to the trading day immediately preceding the earlier
of the record date or ex-dividend date for the distribution, and (ii) the
denominator of which is the difference of the amount equal to the numerator minus
the amount in cash per Common Share or Common Unit (as the case may be) distributed
(or to be distributed) to the holders of its outstanding Common Shares or Common
Unit (as the case may be) in excess of the Reference Dividend. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained herein, no adjustment shall be made to the Class
A Convertible Preferred Unit Conversion Factor if such adjustments would reduce the
amount of the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Conversion Factor; and
(v) the Partnership (a) declares or pays a distribution on the outstanding
Class A Convertible Preferred Units in Class A Convertible Preferred Units or makes
a distribution to all Partners in Class A Convertible Preferred Units, (b)
subdivides the outstanding Class A Convertible Preferred Units or (c) combines the
outstanding Class A Convertible Preferred Units into a smaller number of Class A
Convertible Preferred Units, then the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Redemption
Factor shall be adjusted by multiplying the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit
Redemption Factor by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the actual number
of Class A Convertible Preferred Units issued and outstanding on the record date
(determined without giving effect to such dividend, distribution, subdivision or
combination), and the denominator of which shall be the actual number of Class A
Convertible Preferred Units (determined after giving effect to such dividend,
distribution, subdivision or combination) issued and outstanding on such record
date.
Any adjustments to the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Conversion Factor shall become
effective immediately after the effective date of such event, retroactive to the record date, if
any, it being intended that if a Specified Redemption Date shall fall between the record date and
the effective date of any event of the type described above, then the Class A Convertible Preferred
Unit Conversion Factor applicable to such redemption shall be adjusted to take into account such
event,
provided
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however
, that any Limited Partner may waive, by written notice to
the General Partner, the effect of any adjustment to the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit
Conversion Factor applicable to the Class A Convertible Preferred Units held by such Limited
Partner, and, thereafter, such adjustment will not be effective as to such Class A Convertible
Preferred Units.
Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Liquidation Preference Amount
means $25.00 per Class A
Convertible Preferred Unit. Such amount shall be adjusted, as determined to be equitable by the
General Partner in its sole discretion, in the event of a dividend, distribution, subdivision,
combination or similar recapitalization affecting the Class A Convertible Preferred Units.
Class A Preferred Distribution
has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.3.2
.
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Class A Transition Unlock Date
means for any Common Unit acquired upon conversion of all or
any part of Class A Convertible Preferred Unit(s) pursuant to
Section 4.3.4
,
unless otherwise
agreed by the Partnership and a Limited Partner, the first anniversary of the date such Common Unit
is so acquired.
Class A Unlock Date
means, unless otherwise agreed by the Partnership and a Limited Partner,
the date at which both of the following have occurred: (i) the two-year anniversary of the
Effective Time and (ii) the consummation of a Qualified Public Offering.
Closing Price
means on any date the last sale price for such Common Shares, regular way, or,
in case no such sale takes place on such day, the average of the closing bid and asked prices,
regular way, for such Common Shares, in either case as reported in the principal consolidated
transaction reporting system with respect to securities listed or admitted to trading on the
American Stock Exchange or, if such Common Shares are not listed or admitted to trading on the
American Stock Exchange, as reported on the principal consolidated transaction reporting system
with respect to securities listed on the principal national securities exchange on which such
Common Shares are listed or admitted to trading or, if such Common Shares are not listed or
admitted to trading on any national securities exchange, the last quoted price, or the principal
automated quotation system that may then be in use or, if such Common Shares are not quoted by any
such organization, the average of the closing bid and asked prices as furnished by a professional
market maker making a market in such Common Shares selected by the Board of Directors of the
General Partner or, in the event that no trading price is available for such Common Shares, the
fair market value of the Common Shares as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the
General Partner.
Code
means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and in effect from time to time or
any successor statute thereto, as interpreted by the applicable Regulations thereunder. Any
reference herein to a specific section or sections of the Code shall be deemed to include a
reference to any corresponding provision of future law.
Common Shares
means, together, the shares of the General Partners common stock, $.0001 par
value per share, and the shares of General Partners Class B common stock, $.0001 par value per
share. Where relevant in this Agreement, Common Shares includes shares of the General Partners
common stock, $.0001 par value per share, issued upon conversion of Preferred Shares or Junior
Shares.
Common Shares Amount
means a number of Common Shares equal to the product of (a) the number
of Tendered Units, multiplied by (b) the Common Unit Redemption Factor in effect on the Specified
Redemption Date with respect to such Tendered Units;
provided
,
however
, that, in
the event that the General Partner issues to all holders of Common Shares as of a certain record
date rights, options, warrants or convertible or exchangeable securities entitling such holders to
subscribe for or purchase Common Shares or any other securities or property (collectively, the
Rights
), with the record date for such Rights issuance falling within the period starting on the
date of the Notice of Redemption and ending on the day immediately preceding the Specified
Redemption Date but which Rights will not be distributed before the relevant Specified Redemption
Date, then the Common Shares Amount shall also include such Rights that a holder of that number of
Common Shares would be entitled to receive, expressed,
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where relevant hereunder, in a number of Common Shares determined by the General Partner in
good faith.
Common Unit
means a fractional portion of the Partnership Interests of all Partners issued
pursuant to
Sections 4.1
and
4.3
hereof, but does not include any Class A Convertible Preferred
Unit, Preferred Unit, Junior Unit or any other Partnership Unit specified in a Partnership Unit
Designation or this Agreement as being other than a Common Unit;
provided
,
however
,
that the General Partner Interest and the Limited Partner Interests shall have the differences in
rights and privileges as specified in this Agreement. The ownership of Common Units may be (but
need not be, in the sole and absolute discretion of the General Partner) evidenced by the form of
certificate for Common Units attached hereto as
Exhibit B
.
Common Unit Redemption Factor
means 1.0;
provided
,
however
, if, at any time:
(i) the General Partner (a) declares or pays a dividend on its outstanding
Common Shares in Common Shares or makes a distribution to all holders of its
outstanding Common Shares in Common Shares, (b) splits or subdivides its outstanding
Common Shares or (c) effects a reverse stock split or otherwise combines its
outstanding Common Shares into a smaller number of Common Shares, then the Common
Unit Redemption Factor shall be adjusted by multiplying the Common Unit Redemption
Factor previously in effect by a fraction (A) the numerator of which shall be the
number of Common Shares issued and outstanding on the record date for such dividend,
distribution, split, subdivision, reverse split or combination (assuming for such
purposes that such dividend, distribution, split, subdivision, reverse split or
combination has occurred as of such time) and (B) the denominator of which shall be
the actual number of Common Shares (determined without the above assumption) issued
and outstanding on the record date for such dividend, distribution, split,
subdivision, reverse split or combination;
(ii) the General Partner distributes any rights, options or warrants to all
holders of its Common Shares to subscribe for or to purchase or to otherwise acquire
Common Shares (or other securities or rights convertible into, exchangeable for or
exercisable for Common Shares) at a price per share less than the Value of a Common
Share on the record date for such distribution (each a
Distributed Right
), then
the Common Unit Redemption Factor shall be adjusted by multiplying the Common Unit
Redemption Factor previously in effect by a fraction the numerator of which shall be
the sum of (A) the number of Common Shares issued and outstanding on the record date
plus (B) the maximum number of Common Shares purchasable under such Distributed
Rights, and the denominator of which shall be the sum of (1) the number of Common
Shares issued and outstanding on the record date, plus (2) a fraction, the numerator
of which equals the product of (x) the maximum number of Common Shares purchasable
under such Distributed Rights multiplied by (y) the minimum purchase price per
Common Share under such Distributed Rights, and the denominator of which is the
Value of a Common Share as of the record date;
provided
,
however
,
that, if any such Distributed Rights expire or become no
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longer exercisable, then the Common Unit Redemption Factor shall be adjusted,
effective retroactively to the date of distribution of the Distributed Rights, to
reflect a reduced maximum number of Common Shares or any change in the minimum
purchase price for the purposes of the above fraction;
(iii) the General Partner shall, by dividend or otherwise, distribute to all
holders of its Common Shares evidences of its indebtedness or assets (including
securities, but excluding any dividend or distribution referred to in subsection (i)
above), which evidences of indebtedness or assets relate to assets not received by
the General Partner pursuant to a pro rata distribution by the Partnership, then the
Common Unit Redemption Factor shall be adjusted to equal the amount determined by
multiplying the Common Unit Redemption Factor in effect immediately prior to the
close of business on the date fixed for determination of shareholders entitled to
receive such distribution by a fraction (a) the numerator of which shall be such
Value of a Common Share on the date fixed for such determination and (b) the
denominator of which shall be the amount of the numerator less the then-fair market
value (as determined by the General Partner, whose determination shall be
conclusive) of the portion of the evidences of indebtedness or assets so distributed
applicable to one Common Share; and
(iv) the Partnership (a) declares or pays a distribution on the outstanding
Common Units in Common Units or makes a distribution to all Partners in Common
Units, (b) subdivides the outstanding Common Units or (c) combines the outstanding
Common Units into a smaller number of Common Units, then the Common Unit Redemption
Factor shall be adjusted by multiplying the Common Unit Redemption Factor by a
fraction, the numerator of which shall be the actual number of Common Units issued
and outstanding on the record date (determined without giving effect to such
dividend, distribution, subdivision or combination), and the denominator of which
shall be the actual number of Common Units (determined after giving effect to such
dividend, distribution, subdivision or combination) issued and outstanding on such
record date.
If the General Partner has in effect a rights plan, then the Common Unit Redemption Factor
shall not be adjusted to reflect the issuance of rights under the General Partners rights plan
except as set forth in the next following sentence. If the rights provided for in the rights plan
adopted by the General Partner have separated from the Common Shares in accordance with the
provisions of the applicable stockholder rights agreement so that holders of Common Units would not
be entitled to receive any rights in respect of any shares of Common Shares delivered upon receipt
of any REIT Consideration an exchange of Common Units, the Common Unit Redemption Factor will be
adjusted at the time of separation as if the General Partner had distributed, to all holders of
Common Shares, capital stock, evidences of indebtedness or other assets or property pursuant
hereto. Any adjustments to the Common Unit Redemption Factor shall become effective immediately
after the effective date of such event, retroactive to the record date, if any, it being intended
that (x) adjustments to the Common Unit Redemption Factor are to be made to avoid unintended
dilution or anti-dilution as a result of transactions in which Common Shares are issued, redeemed
or exchanged without a corresponding issuance,
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redemption or exchange of Common Units and (y) if a Specified Redemption Date shall fall
between the record date and the effective date of any event of the type described above, then the
Common Unit Redemption Factor applicable to such redemption shall be adjusted to take into account
such event,
provided
,
however
, that any Limited Partner may waive, by written
notice to the General Partner, the effect of any adjustment to the Common Unit Redemption Factor
applicable to the Common Units held by such Limited Partner, and, thereafter, such adjustment will
not be effective as to such Common Units.
Consent
means the consent to, approval of, or vote in favor of a proposed action by a
Partner given in accordance with
Section 14
hereof.
Consent of the Limited Partners
means the Consent of a Majority of the Limited Partners,
which Consent shall be obtained prior to the taking of any action for which it is required by this
Agreement and, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, may be given or withheld by a
Majority of the Limited Partners.
Contributed Interest
shall mean an equity interest (whether in shares of capital stock,
limited liability company membership interests, partnership interests, trust interests or
otherwise) in an entity (whether corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited
partnership, statutory business trust, trust or otherwise) which holds (on a direct or an indirect
basis) holds fee simple or leasehold title (in whole or in part) to a Contributed Property.
Contributed Property
means each item of Property or other non-cash asset contributed to the
Partnership.
Conversion Time
has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.3.7
.
Cut-Off Date
means the fifth (5th) Business Day after the General Partners receipt of a
Notice of Redemption.
Debt
means, as to any Person, as of any date of determination, (i) all indebtedness of such
Person for borrowed money or for the deferred purchase price of property or services; (ii) all
amounts owed by such Person to banks or other Persons in respect of reimbursement obligations under
letters of credit, surety bonds and other similar instruments guaranteeing payment or other
performance of obligations by such Person; (iii) all indebtedness for borrowed money or for the
deferred purchase price of property or services secured by any lien on any property owned by such
Person, to the extent attributable to such Persons interest in such property, even though such
Person has not assumed or become liable for the payment thereof; and (iv) lease obligations of such
Person that, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, should be capitalized.
Depreciation
means, for each Fiscal Year or other applicable period, an amount equal to the
federal income tax depreciation, amortization or other cost recovery deduction allowable with
respect to an asset for such year or other period, except that if the Gross Asset Value of an asset
differs from its adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes at the beginning of such year or
period, Depreciation shall be in an amount that bears the same ratio to such beginning Gross Asset
Value as the federal income tax depreciation, amortization or other cost recovery deduction for
such year or other period bears to such beginning adjusted tax basis;
provided
,
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however
, that if the federal income tax depreciation, amortization or other cost
recovery deduction for such year or period is zero, Depreciation shall be determined with reference
to such beginning Gross Asset Value using any reasonable method selected by the General Partner.
Distributed Right
has the meaning set forth in the definitions of Common Unit Redemption
Factor and Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Conversion Factor, as applicable, set forth in
this
Section 1
.
Domestic Partner
of any Partner shall mean an individual who (i) has reached the age of 18
and is competent to consent to a contract, (ii) is of the same gender of the Partner, (iii) is not
married to and/or is not the domestic partner of anyone other than the Partner; (iv) is not related
by blood to the Partner in any way that would prohibit marriage in their state of residence, and
(v) has shared a principal place of residence with the Partner for a period of at least eighteen
(18) months and has a current intention to continue sharing a principal place of residence with the
Partner and intends to do so indefinitely.
Effective Time
has the meaning set forth in the Preamble to this Agreement.
ERISA
means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and as it may
be amended from time to time and any successor statute.
Exchange Act
means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder, each as may be amended from time to time and any successor statute.
Family Members
means, as to a Person that is an individual, such Persons spouse, Domestic
Partner, ancestors, descendants (whether by blood or by adoption), brothers and sisters and inter
vivos or testamentary trusts of which only such Person and/or his spouse, Domestic Partner,
ancestors, descendants (whether by blood or by adoption), brothers and sisters are beneficiaries.
Fiscal Year
means the fiscal year of the Partnership, which shall be the calendar year
unless otherwise determined by the General Partner.
Funding Debt
means any Debt incurred by or on behalf of the General Partner for the purpose,
in whole or in part, of providing funds to the Partnership.
General Partner
means Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and its
successors and assigns, as the general partner of the Partnership in its capacity as general
partner of the Partnership.
General Partner Interest
means the Partnership Interest held by the General Partner, which
Partnership Interest is an interest as a general partner under the Act. A General Partner Interest
may be expressed as a number of Common Units, Preferred Units or any other Partnership Units.
Initially, the General Partner Interest shall be denominated as a number of Common Units equal to
the number of Common Shares outstanding as of the Effective Time.
General Partner Loan
has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.5.4
.
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Gross Asset Value
means, with respect to any asset of the Partnership, the assets adjusted
basis for federal income tax purposes, except as follows:
(a) the initial Gross Asset Value of any asset contributed by a Partner to the Partnership
shall be the gross fair market value of such asset, as reasonably determined by the General Partner
or as otherwise agreed to by the General Partner and the contributing Partner;
(b) if the General Partner reasonably determines that such adjustment is necessary or
appropriate to reflect the relative economic interests of the Partners in the Partnership, the
Gross Asset Values of all Partnership assets shall be adjusted to equal their respective gross fair
market values, as reasonably determined by the General Partner, as of the following times: (i) the
acquisition of an additional Partnership Interest by any new or existing Partner in exchange for
more than a
de minimis
Capital Contribution; (ii) the distribution by the Partnership to a Partner
of more than a
de minimis
amount of cash or other Partnership property as consideration for a
Partnership Interest; (iii) the liquidation of the Partnership within the meaning of Regulations
Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(g); (iv) the grant of more than a
de minimis
Partnership Interest as
consideration for the provision of services to or for the benefit of the Partnership by an existing
Partner acting in his capacity as a Partner, or by a new Partner acting in his capacity as such or
in anticipation of becoming a Partner; and (v) at any other time (A) specified in Regulations
Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(f)(5) or (B) if reasonably determined by the General Partner to be
necessary or advisable in order to comply with Regulations Sections 1.704-1(b) and 1.704-2;
(c) the Gross Asset Values of Partnership assets distributed to any Partner shall be the gross
fair market values of such assets (taking Code Section 7701(g) into account) as reasonably
determined by the General Partner as of the date of distribution; and
(d) the Gross Asset Values of Partnership assets shall be increased (or decreased) to reflect
any adjustments to the adjusted basis of such assets pursuant to Code Section 734(b) or Code
Section 743(b), but only to the extent that such adjustments are taken into account in determining
Capital Accounts pursuant to Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m) and
Section 6.3.2(vii)
;
provided
,
however
, that Gross Asset Values shall not be adjusted pursuant to this
paragraph to the extent the General Partner reasonably determines that an adjustment pursuant to
clause (b) above is necessary or appropriate in connection with a transaction that would otherwise
result in an adjustment pursuant to this paragraph.
At all times, Gross Asset Values shall be adjusted by Depreciation, which Depreciation is
taken into account with respect to the Partnerships assets for purposes of computing Income or
Loss. Any adjustment to the Gross Asset Values of Partnership property shall require an adjustment
to the Partners Capital Accounts; as for the manner in which such adjustments are allocated to the
Capital Accounts, see paragraph (d) of the definition of Income or Loss in the case of adjustments
by Depreciation, and see paragraph (e) of said definition in all other cases.
Holder
means any Partner, and any Assignee which is treated as a partner in the Partnership
for federal income tax purposes.
Incapacity or Incapacitated
means, (i) as to any Partner who is an individual, death,
total physical disability or entry by a court of competent jurisdiction adjudicating such
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Partner incompetent to manage his or her person or his or her estate; (ii) as to any Partner
that is a corporation or limited liability company, the filing of a certificate of dissolution, or
its equivalent, or the revocation of the corporations charter; (iii) as to any Partner that is a
partnership, the dissolution and commencement of winding up of the partnership; (iv) as to any
Partner that is an estate, the distribution by the fiduciary of the estates entire interest in the
Partnership; (v) as to any trustee of a trust that is a Partner, the termination of the trust (but
not the substitution of a new trustee); or (vi) as to any Partner, the bankruptcy of such Partner.
For purposes of this definition, bankruptcy of a Partner shall be deemed to have occurred when
(a) the Partner commences a voluntary proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization or other
relief of or against such Partner under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or
hereafter in effect, (b) the Partner is adjudged as bankrupt or insolvent, or a final and
nonappealable order for relief under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law now or hereafter in
effect has been entered against the Partner, (c) the Partner executes and delivers a general
assignment for the benefit of the Partners creditors, (d) the Partner files an answer or other
pleading admitting or failing to contest the material allegations of a petition filed against the
Partner in any proceeding of the nature described in clause (b) above, (e) the Partner seeks,
consents to or acquiesces in the appointment of a trustee, receiver or liquidator for the Partner
or for all or any substantial part of the Partners properties, (f) any proceeding seeking
liquidation, reorganization or other relief under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law
now or hereafter in effect has not been dismissed within one hundred twenty (120) days after the
commencement thereof, (g) the appointment without the Partners consent or acquiescence of a
trustee, receiver or liquidator has not been vacated or stayed within ninety (90) days of such
appointment, or (h) an appointment referred to in clause (g) above is not vacated within ninety
(90) days after the expiration of any such stay.
Income or Loss
means, for each Fiscal Year of the Partnership, the Partnerships taxable
income or loss, as the case may be, for such year for federal income tax purposes, determined in
accordance with Code Section 703(a), inclusive of all items of income, gain, loss or deduction
required to be separately taxable pursuant to Code Section 703(a)(1), with the following
adjustments:
(a) Any income of the Partnership that is exempt from federal income tax and not otherwise
taken into account in computing Income (or Loss) shall be added to (or subtracted from, as the case
may be) such taxable income (or loss);
(b) Any expenditure of the Partnership described in Code Section 705(a)(2)(b) or treated as a
Code Section 705(a)(2)(b) expenditure under Code Section 704(b), and not otherwise taken into
account in computing Income (or Loss) shall be subtracted from (or added to, as the case may be)
such taxable income (or loss);
(c) Gain or loss resulting from any disposition of Partnership property with respect to which
gain or loss is recognized for federal income tax purposes shall be computed by reference to the
Partnership Gross Asset Value of the property disposed of, rather than its adjusted tax basis;
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(d) In lieu of the depletion, depreciation, amortization and other cost recovery deductions
taken into account in computing such taxable income or loss, there shall be taken into account
Depreciation for the period;
(e) In the event of an adjustment of the book value of any Partnership asset which requires
that the Capital Accounts of the Partners be adjusted pursuant to Regulations Sections
1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(e), (f) and (m), the amount of such adjustments are, in the case of Regulations
Sections 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv) (e) and (f), to be taken into account as gain or loss from a taxable
disposition of Partnership property pursuant to paragraph (c) above, and, in the case of
Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m), to be taken into account as additional Income or Loss but
subject to the special allocations set forth in
Section 6.3
hereof; and
(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this definition of Income or Loss, any item
that is specially allocated pursuant to
Section 6.3
hereof shall not be taken into account in
computing Income or Loss.
Indemnitee
means (i) any Person made a party to a proceeding by reason of its status as (a)
the General Partner, or (b) a director of the General Partner or an officer or employee of the
Partnership or the General Partner and (ii) such other Persons (including Affiliates of the General
Partner or the Partnership) as the General Partner may designate from time to time (whether before
or after the event giving rise to potential liability), in its sole and absolute discretion.
Independent Director
means a director of the General Partner who is not an employee of the
General Partner and who is not an employee or an Affiliate of the Advisor.
IRS
means the Internal Revenue Service.
Junior Share
means a share of capital stock of the General Partner now or hereafter
authorized or reclassified that has dividend rights, or rights upon liquidation, winding up and
dissolution, that are inferior or junior to the Common Shares.
Junior Unit
means a fractional portion of the Partnership Interests that the General Partner
hereafter authorizes pursuant to
Section 4.2
,
Section 4.4
or
Section 4.6
hereof that has
distribution rights, or rights upon liquidation, winding up and dissolution, that are inferior or
junior to the Common Units.
Limited Partner
means any Person reflected as a limited partner on the books and records of
the Partnership, including any Substituted Limited Partner or Additional Limited Partner, in such
Persons capacity as a limited partner in the Partnership.
Limited Partner Interest
means a Partnership Interest of a Limited Partner in the
Partnership representing a fractional part of the Partnership Interests of all Limited Partners and
includes any and all benefits to which the holder of such a Partnership Interest may be entitled as
provided in this Agreement, together with all obligations of such Person to comply with the terms
and provisions of this Agreement. A Limited Partner Interest may be expressed as a number of
Common Units, Class A Convertible Preferred Units, Preferred Units, Junior Units or other
Partnership Units.
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Liquidating Event
has the meaning set forth in
Section 13.1
.
Liquidator
has the meaning set forth in
Section 13.2.1
.
Lock-Out Date
means the Class A Unlock Date, the Class A Transition Unlock Date and any
other date specified as a restriction on the rights of Partner to convert its Partnership Units
into any other class or series of Partnership Units or to otherwise exercise such Partners rights
of redemption with respect to its Partnership Units.
LP Direction Votes
has the meaning set forth in
Section 7.1.1(f)
.
Majority of the Limited Partners
means Limited Partners holding more than fifty percent
(50%) of the Common Shares that would be obtained by exchanging all of the Partnership Units
outstanding at such time and each exchangeable by their terms for Common Shares (ignoring for
purposes hereof the impact of any Lock-Out Date).
Market Price
means on any date, with respect to any class or series of outstanding Common
Shares, the Closing Price for such Common Shares on such date.
Master Agreement
means that certain Master Formation and Contribution Agreement by and
between Arizona Land Income Corporation, an Arizona corporation, and POP Venture, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company, dated as of October 3, 2006.
Net Equity Value
shall mean, for any Contributed Interest, the product of (a) the percentage
ownership represented by such Contributed Interest, multiplied by (b) the amount equal to the
difference between (i) the Gross Asset Value of the Contributed Property, minus (ii) the amount,
including accrued and unpaid interest, of any unpaid mortgage debt secured by such Contributed
Property (whether by lien encumbering fee simple title, a leasehold estate or an ownership interest
in a condominium).
Nonrecourse Deductions
means, for a Fiscal Year, the net increase, if any, in the amount of
Partnership Minimum Gain during that Fiscal Year, reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate
amount of any distributions made during such taxable year of proceeds of a nonrecourse liability
(other than a Partner Nonrecourse Debt) that are allocable to an increase in Partnership Minimum
Gain, determined according to the principles of Regulations Section 1.704-2(c).
Nonrecourse Liability
has the meaning set forth in Regulations Section 1.752-1(a)(2).
Notice of Conversion
has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.3.7
.
Notice of Redemption
means the Notice of Redemption substantially in the form of
Exhibit A
attached to this Agreement.
Optional Liquidation Preference Event
has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.3.3
.
Other Securities
means (i) any rights, options, warrants or convertible or exchangeable
securities having the right to subscribe for or purchase Common Shares or
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Preferred Shares, excluding Preferred Shares, Junior Shares and grants under any Stock
Incentive Plans, or (ii) any Debt issued by the General Partner that provides any of the rights
described in clause (i).
Ownership Limit
means the applicable restriction or restrictions on ownership of shares of
the General Partner imposed under the Articles of Incorporation.
Pari Passu Units
has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.3.1
.
Partially Adjusted Capital Account
means, with respect to any
Partner as of the close of
business on an Adjustment Date, the Capital Account of such Partner as of the beginning of the
applicable accounting period ending on such Adjustment Date, after giving effect to all allocations
of items of income, gain, loss or deduction not included in the definition of Profits or Losses
and all Capital Contributions and distributions during such period but before giving effect to any
allocations of Profits and Losses for such period pursuant to
Section 6.2.1
,
increased by (i) such
Partners share of partnership minimum gain (as determined pursuant to Regulations Section
1.704-2(g)) as of the end of such period and (ii) such Partners share of partner nonrecourse debt
minimum gain (as determined pursuant to Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)) as of the end of such
period.
Partner
means the General Partner or a Limited Partner, and Partners means the General
Partner and the Limited Partners.
Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain
means partner nonrecourse debt minimum gain as such
term is defined in Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(2). A Partners share of Partner Nonrecourse
Debt Minimum Gain (and any net decrease thereof) at any time shall be determined in accordance with
Regulations Section 1.704-2(i).
Partner Nonrecourse Debt
has the meaning set forth in Regulations Section 1.704-2(b)(4).
Partner Nonrecourse Deductions
has the meaning set forth in Regulations Section
1.704-2(i)(2), and the amount of Partner Nonrecourse Deductions with respect to a Partner
Nonrecourse Debt for a Fiscal Year shall be determined in accordance with the rules of Regulations
Section 1.704-2(i)(2).
Partnership
means the limited partnership formed under the Act and pursuant to this
Agreement, and any successor thereto.
Partnership Employees
means the employees of the Partnership, the General Partner and any of
their subsidiaries.
Partnership Interest
means an ownership interest in the Partnership held by either a Limited
Partner or the General Partner and includes any and all benefits to which the holder of such a
Partnership Interest may be entitled as provided in this Agreement, together with all obligations
of such Person to comply with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. A Partnership Interest
may be expressed as a number of Common Units, Class A Convertible Preferred Units, Preferred Units,
Junior Units or other Partnership Units.
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Partnership Minimum Gain
has the meaning set forth in Regulations Section
1.704-2(b)(2), and the amount of Partnership Minimum Gain, as well as any net increase or decrease
in Partnership Minimum Gain, for a Fiscal Year shall be determined in accordance with the rules of
Regulations Section 1.704-2(d).
Partnership Record Date
means a record date established by the General Partner for a
distribution pursuant to
Section 5.1
hereof, which record date shall generally be the same as the
record date established by the General Partner for a distribution to its shareholders of some or
all of its share of such distribution.
Partnership Unit
shall mean a Common Unit, a Class A Convertible Preferred Unit, a Preferred
Unit, a Junior Unit or any other fractional portion of the Partnership Interests that the General
Partner has authorized pursuant to
Section 4.2
,
Section 4.4
or
Section 4.6
hereof.
Partnership Unit Designation
shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 4.4.1
hereof.
Percentage Interest
means, as to each Partner (including the General Partner), its interest,
if any, in the Common Units as determined by dividing the number of Common Units then-held by such
Partner by the total number of Common Units outstanding as of such time. To the extent that the
Partnership issues more than one class or series of Partnership Interests, the interest of such
class or series shall be determined as set forth in this Agreement or any amendment hereto.
Person
means an individual or a corporation, partnership, trust, unincorporated
organization, association, limited liability company or other entity.
Preferred Share
means a share of capital stock of the General Partner now or hereafter
authorized or reclassified that has dividend rights, or rights upon liquidation, winding up and
dissolution, that are superior or prior to the Common Shares.
Preferred Unit
means a fractional portion of the Partnership Interests that the General
Partner hereafter authorizes pursuant to
Section 4.2
,
Section 4.4
or
Section 4.6
hereof that has
distribution rights, or rights upon liquidation, winding up and dissolution, that are superior or
prior to the Common Units.
Property
or
Properties
means any assets and property of the Partnership such as, but not
limited to, interests in real property and personal property, including fee interests, interests in
ground leases, interests in limited liability companies, joint ventures or partnerships, interests
in mortgages, and Debt instruments as the Partnership may hold from time to time, and Property
shall mean any one such asset or property.
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock
means shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock,
$.0001 par value per share, of the General Partner.
Qualified Public Offering
means the sale by the General Partner of Common Shares in a bona
fide, firm commitment fully underwritten offering pursuant to an effective registration statement
filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on Form S-1 (or any
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success form thereto) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in which the General
Partner receives net proceeds of more than $75 million (i.e. following deduction of underwriting
discounts, expenses of sale and other costs), provided that immediately following the consummation
of such offering the Common Shares sold in such offering are listed for trading on any national
securities exchange.
Qualified REIT Subsidiary
means a qualified REIT subsidiary of the General Partner within
the meaning of Code Section 856(i)(2).
Qualified Transferee
means an accredited investor as defined in Rule 501 promulgated under
the Securities Act.
Qualifying Party
means (a) a Limited Partner (other than the General Partner to the extent
it is also a Limited Partner), (b) an Additional Limited Partner, or (c) a Substituted Limited
Partner succeeding to all or part of a Limited Partner Interest of a Limited Partner or an
Additional Limited Partner.
Redemption
has the meaning set forth in
Section 8.5
.
Redemption Cash Amount
has the meaning set forth in
Section 8.5.1
and
Section 8.5.2
, as
applicable.
Redemption Common Unit Amount
has the meaning set forth in
Section 8.5.1
.
Redemption Preferred Unit Amount
has the meaning set forth in
Section 8.5.1
.
Reference Dividend
means the per quarter amount set by the Board of Directors of the General
Partner for the first quarterly dividend on Common Shares declared following the Effective Time;
provided
,
however
, that this amount shall be adjusted in a manner inversely
proportionate to adjustments to the Common Unit Redemption Factor upon the same events as for
Common Unit Redemption Factor.
Regulations
means the applicable income tax regulations under the Code, whether such
regulations are in proposed, temporary or final form, as such regulations may be amended from time
to time (including corresponding provisions of succeeding regulations).
Regulatory Allocations
has the meaning set forth in
Section 6.3.1(viii)
.
REIT
means a real estate investment trust qualifying under Code Section 856.
REIT Consideration
means the aggregate number of Common Shares equal to the product of the
Common Shares Amount multiplied by the Applicable Percentage. No fractional Common Shares shall be
issued as REIT Consideration. In lieu of any fractional shares to which the holder would otherwise
be entitled, the General Partner shall pay cash equal to such fraction multiplied by the Value of a
Common Share. If the General Partner has in effect a rights plan, the REIT Consideration shall
include, in addition to Common Shares, rights under the General Partners stockholder rights
agreement unless such rights have expired, terminated or been redeemed or unless the rights have
separated from the Common Shares.
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REIT Expenses
means (i) costs and expenses relating to the continuity of existence of the
General Partner and any Person (other than the Partnership) in which the General Partner owns an
equity interest, to the extent not prohibited by
Section 7.4
(which Persons shall, for purposes of
this definition, be included within the definition of General Partner), including taxes, fees and
assessments associated therewith (other than federal, state or local income taxes imposed upon the
General Partner as a result of the General Partners failure to distribute to its shareholders an
amount equal to its taxable income), any and all costs, expenses or fees payable to any trustee or
director of the General Partner, (ii) costs and expenses relating to any offer or registration of
securities by the General Partner (the proceeds of which will be contributed or advanced to the
Partnership) and all statements, reports, fees and expenses incidental thereto, including
underwriting discounts and selling commissions applicable to any such offer of securities, (iii)
costs and expenses associated with the preparation and filing of any periodic reports by the
General Partner under federal, state or local laws or regulations, including filings with the SEC,
(iv) costs and expenses associated with compliance by the General Partner with laws, rules and
regulations promulgated by any regulatory body, including the SEC, and (v) all other operating or
administrative costs of the General Partner incurred in the ordinary course of its business;
provided
,
however
, that any of the foregoing expenses that are determined by the
General Partner to be expenses relating to the ownership and operation of, or for the benefit of,
the Partnership shall be treated as reimbursable expenses under
Section 7.3.2
hereof rather than as
REIT Expenses.
REIT Partner
means (a) a Partner, including the General Partner, that is a REIT, (b) any
qualified REIT subsidiary (as defined in Code Section 856(i)(2)) of any Partner that is a REIT and
(c) any Partner that is a qualified REIT subsidiary (as defined in Code Section 856(i)(2)) of a
REIT.
REIT Payment
has the meaning set forth in
Section 15.12
.
REIT Requirements
means the requirements for qualification as a REIT under the Code and
Regulations, including the distribution requirements contained in Section 857(a) of the Code.
Related Party
means, with respect to any Person, any other Person whose ownership of shares
of the General Partners capital stock would be attributed to the first such Person under Code
Section 544 (as modified by Code Section 856(h)(1)(b)).
Restricted Common Units
has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.6.2
.
Rights
has the meaning set forth in the definition of Common Shares Amount.
SARs
means stock or Unit appreciation rights, whether payable in cash or stock (or Units),
including SARs payable in cash, stock or Units at the election of the recipient.
SEC
means the Securities and Exchange Commission, or any successor agency thereto.
Securities Act
means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder, each as may be amended from time to time and any successor statute.
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Senior Units
has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.3.1
.
Services Agreement
means any management, development or advisory agreement with a property
and/or asset manager for the provision of property management, asset management, leasing,
development and/or similar services with respect to the Properties and any agreement for the
provision of services of accountants, legal counsel, appraisers, insurers, brokers, transfer
agents, registrars, developers, financial advisors and other professional services, including the
Advisory Agreement.
Specified Redemption Date
means the tenth (10th) Business Day after the receipt by the
General Partner of a Notice of Redemption;
provided
,
however
, that a Specified
Redemption Date, as well as the closing of a Redemption or an acquisition of Tendered Units by a
REIT Partner pursuant to
Section 8.5.4
hereof on any Specified Redemption Date, may be deferred, in
the General Partners sole and absolute discretion, for such time (but in any event not more than
one hundred fifty (150) days in the aggregate) as may reasonably be required to effect, as
applicable, (i) compliance with the Securities Act or other laws (including, but not limited to,
(a) state blue sky or other securities laws and (b) the expiration or termination of the
applicable waiting period, if any, under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976,
as amended), or (ii) satisfaction or waiver of other commercially reasonable and customary closing
conditions and requirements for a transaction of such nature.
Stock Incentive Plan
means any plan, contract, authorization or arrangement, whether or not
set forth in any formal documents, pursuant to which the following may be received: cash, stock or
Units, restricted stock or Units, phantom stock or Units, stock or Unit options, SARs, stock or
Unit options in tandem with SARs, warrants, convertible securities, performance units and
performance shares, and similar instruments, hereafter adopted by the Partnership or the General
Partner.
Subsidiary
means, with respect to any Person, any other Person (which is not an individual)
of which a majority of (i) the voting power of the voting equity securities or (ii) the outstanding
equity interests is owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person.
Substituted Limited Partner
means a Person who is admitted as a Limited Partner to the
Partnership pursuant to
Section 11.4
hereof.
Target Capital Account
means, with respect to any Partner as of any Adjustment Date, an
amount (which may be either a positive or deficit balance) equal to the amount such Partner would
receive as a distribution if all of the Companys assets as of such Adjustment Date were sold for
cash equal to the Gross Asset Value of such assets, all of the Companys liabilities were satisfied
to the extent required by their terms, and the net proceeds were distributed on the Adjustment
Date.
Taxable REIT Subsidiary
has the meaning set forth in Section 856(l) of the Code.
Tax Items
has the meaning set forth in
Section 6.4.1
.
Tenant List
has the meaning set forth in
Section 3.4.1
.
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Tendered Units
has the meaning set forth in
Section 8.5
.
Tendering Party
has the meaning set forth in
Section 8.5
.
Terminating Capital Transaction
means any sale or other disposition of all or all but a
de
minimis
amount of the assets of the Partnership or a related series of transactions that, taken
together, result in the sale or other disposition of all or all but a
de minimis
amount of the
assets of the Partnership; except that sales or other dispositions of assets to a Subsidiary will
not be deemed a Terminating Capital Transaction.
Transfer
,
when used with respect to a Partnership Unit, or all or any portion of a
Partnership Interest, means any sale, assignment, bequest, conveyance, devise, gift (outright or in
trust), pledge, encumbrance, hypothecation, mortgage, exchange, transfer or other disposition or
act of alienation, whether voluntary or involuntary or by operation of law;
provided
,
however
, that except as otherwise provided in
Section 11
, when the term is used in
Section
11
hereof, Transfer does not include (a) any Redemption of Partnership Units by the Partnership,
or acquisition of Tendered Units by a REIT Partner, pursuant to
Section 8.5
hereof or (b) any
redemption of Partnership Units pursuant to any Partnership Unit Designation. The terms
Transferred and Transferring have correlative meanings.
Transfer Agent
means, for any class of Partnership Interests, the transfer agent engaged by
the Partnership, or if none is so engaged, the Partnership.
Unitholder
means the General Partner or any Holder of Partnership Units.
Value
means, on any date of determination with respect to a Common Share, the average of the
daily Market Prices for ten (10) consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date of
determination except that, as provided in
Section 4.6.
1(d)
hereof, the Market Price for the trading
day immediately preceding the date of exercise of a stock option (or other similar incentive
exercisable by the recipient) under any Stock Incentive Plan shall be substituted for such average
of daily Market Prices for purposes of
Section 4.6
hereof. For purposes of
Section 8.5
, the
date
of determination
shall be the date of receipt by the General Partner of a Notice of Redemption or,
if such date is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day. In the event that the
Common Shares Amount includes Rights (as defined in the definition of Common Shares Amount) that
a holder of Common Shares would be entitled to receive, then the Value of such Rights shall be
determined by the General Partner acting in good faith. Value means, on any date of
determination with respect to a Common Unit, the Value of a Common Share multiplied by the Common
Unit Redemption Factor.
Voting Direction Provision
has the meaning set forth in
Section 7.1.1(f)
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2.
ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
.
2.1
Organization
. The Partnership is a limited partnership organized pursuant to the
provisions of the Act and upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Except as expressly provided herein to the contrary, the rights and obligations of the Partners
and the administration and termination of the Partnership shall be governed by the Act. The
Partnership Interest of each Partner shall be personal property for all purposes.
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2.2
Name
.
The name of the Partnership is Pacific Office Properties, L.P. The
Partnerships business may be conducted under any other name or names deemed advisable by the
General Partner, including the name of the General Partner or any Affiliate thereof. The General
Partner in its sole and absolute discretion may change the name of the Partnership at any time and
from time to time and shall notify the Partners of such change in the next regular communication to
the Partners.
2.3
Registered Office and Agent; Principal Office
.
The address of the registered
office of the Partnership in the State of Delaware is located at 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400,
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware 19808, and the registered agent for service of process on
the Partnership in the State of Delaware at such registered office is Corporation Service Company.
The principal office of the Partnership is located at 841 Bishop Street, Suite 1700, Honolulu,
Hawaii 96813, or such other place as the General Partner may from time to time designate by notice
to the Limited Partners. The Partnership may maintain offices at such other place or places within
or outside the State of Delaware as the General Partner deems advisable.
2.4
Power of Attorney
.
2.4.1
Each Limited Partner hereby constitutes and appoints the General Partner, any
Liquidator, and authorized officers and attorneys-in-fact of each, and each of those acting singly,
in each case with full power of substitution, as its true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact,
with full power and authority in its name, place and stead to:
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execute, swear to, acknowledge, deliver, file and record in the
appropriate public offices (a) all certificates, documents and other
instruments (including this Agreement and the Certificate and all amendments,
supplements or restatements thereof) that the General Partner or the Liquidator
deems appropriate or necessary to form, qualify or continue the existence or
qualification of the Partnership as a limited partnership (or a partnership in
which the Limited Partners have limited liability) in the State of Delaware and
in all other jurisdictions in which the Partnership may or plans to conduct
business or own property; (b) all instruments that the General Partner deems
appropriate or necessary to reflect any amendment, change, modification or
restatement of this Agreement in accordance with its terms; (c) all conveyances
and other instruments or documents that the General Partner or the Liquidator
deems appropriate or necessary to reflect the dissolution and liquidation of
the Partnership pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, including a
certificate of cancellation; (d) all instruments relating to the admission,
withdrawal, removal or substitution of any Partner pursuant to, or other events
described in,
Section 11
,
Section 12
or
Section 13
hereof or the Capital
Contribution of any Partner; and (e) all certificates, documents and other
instruments relating to the determination of the rights, preferences and
privileges relating to Partnership Interests; and
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execute, swear to, acknowledge and file all ballots, consents,
approvals, waivers, certificates and other instruments appropriate or
necessary, in the
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sole and absolute discretion of the General Partner or any Liquidator, to
make, evidence, give, confirm or ratify any vote, consent, approval,
agreement or other action which is made or given by the Partners hereunder
or is consistent with the terms of this Agreement or appropriate or
necessary, in the sole and absolute discretion of the General Partner or any
Liquidator, to effectuate the terms or intent of this Agreement.
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Nothing contained herein shall be construed as authorizing the General Partner or any Liquidator to
amend this Agreement except in accordance with
Section 14
hereof or as may be otherwise expressly
provided for in this Agreement.
2.4.2
The foregoing power of attorney is hereby declared to be irrevocable and a power coupled
with an interest, in recognition of the fact that each of the Limited Partners and Assignees will
be relying upon the power of the General Partner and any Liquidator to act as contemplated by this
Agreement in any filing or other action by it on behalf of the Partnership, and it shall survive
and not be affected by the subsequent Incapacity of any Limited Partner or Assignee and the
Transfer of all or any portion of such Limited Partners or Assignees Partnership Units or
Partnership Interest and shall extend to such Limited Partners or Assignees heirs, successors,
assigns and personal representatives. Each such Limited Partner or Assignee hereby agrees to be
bound by any representation made by the General Partner or any Liquidator, acting in good faith
pursuant to such power of attorney; and each such Limited Partner or Assignee hereby waives any and
all defenses that may be available to contest, negate or disaffirm the action of the General
Partner or any Liquidator, taken in good faith under such power of attorney. Each Limited Partner
or Assignee shall execute and deliver to the General Partner or the Liquidator, within fifteen (15)
days after receipt of the General Partners or the Liquidators request therefor, such further
designation, powers of attorney and other instruments as the General Partner or the Liquidator, as
the case may be, deems necessary to effectuate this Agreement and the purposes of the Partnership.
2.5
Term
.
Pursuant to Section 17-201 of the Act, the term of the Partnership
commenced on
, 2008 and shall continue until the Partnership is dissolved pursuant to
the provisions of
Section 13
hereof or as otherwise provided by law.
3.
PURPOSE
.
3.1
Purpose and Business
. The purpose and nature of the Partnership is (i) to conduct
any business that may be lawfully conducted by a limited partnership organized pursuant to the Act;
provided
,
however
, that such business shall be limited to and conducted in such a
manner as to permit the General Partner at all times to be classified as a REIT and avoid the
imposition of federal income and excise taxes on the General Partner, unless the General Partner
ceases to qualify, or is not qualified, as a REIT for any reason or reasons; (ii) to enter into any
partnership, joint venture, limited liability company or other similar arrangement to engage in any
of the foregoing or the ownership of interests in any entity engaged, directly or indirectly, in
any of the foregoing; and (iii) to do anything necessary or incidental to the foregoing. Nothing
in this
Section 3.1
shall prevent the General Partner from terminating its status as a REIT under
the Code at any time (following which the proviso contained in clause of (i) above shall no longer
be applicable).
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3.2
Powers
.
The Partnership shall have full power and authority to do any and all
acts and things necessary, appropriate, proper, advisable, incidental to or convenient for the
furtherance and accomplishment of the purposes and business described herein and for the protection
and benefit of the Partnership, including, directly or through its ownership interest in other
Persons, the power to (i) enter into, perform and carry out contracts of any kind, (ii) borrow
money and issue evidences of indebtedness, whether or not secured by mortgage, deed of trust,
pledge or other lien, (iii) acquire, own, manage, improve and develop real property, and (iv)
lease, sell, transfer and dispose of real property;
provided
,
however
, that the
Partnership shall not take, or refrain from taking, any action which, in the judgment of the
General Partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, (i) could adversely affect the ability of the
General Partner to continue to qualify as a REIT, (ii) could subject the General Partner to any
additional taxes under Section 857 or Section 4981 of the Code, ( iii) could violate any
law or regulation of any governmental body or agency having jurisdiction over the General Partner,
its securities or the Partnership; or (iv) could violate in any material respects any of the
covenants, conditions or restrictions now or hereafter placed upon or adopted by the General
Partner pursuant to any of its agreements or applicable laws and regulations.
3.3
Partnership Only for Partnership Purposes
.
This Agreement shall not be deemed to
create a company, venture or partnership between or among the Partners with respect to any
activities whatsoever other than the activities within the purposes of the Partnership as specified
in
Section 3.1
hereof. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, no Partner shall have any
authority to act for, bind, commit or assume any obligation or responsibility on behalf of the
Partnership, its properties or any other Partner. No Partner, in its capacity as a Partner under
this Agreement, shall be responsible or liable for any indebtedness or obligation of another
Partner, and the Partnership shall not be responsible or liable for any indebtedness or obligation
of any Partner, incurred either before or after the execution and delivery of this Agreement by
such Partner, except as to those responsibilities, liabilities, indebtedness or obligations
incurred pursuant to and as limited by the provisions of this Agreement and the Act.
3.4
Representations and Warranties by the Parties
.
3.4.1
Each Additional Limited Partner and Substituted Limited Partner that is an individual,
as a condition to becoming a Limited Partner, shall, by executing this Agreement or a counterpart
thereof, represent and warrant to the Partnership and each other Partner that (i) the consummation
of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be performed by such Partner will not result
in a breach or violation of, or a default under, any material agreement by which such Partner or
any of such Partners property is bound, or any statute, regulation, order or other law to which
such Partner is subject, (ii) subject to the last sentence of this
Section 3.4.1
, such Partner is
neither a foreign person within the meaning of Code Section 1445(f) nor a foreign partner
within the meaning of Code Section 1446(e), (iii) such Partner does not own, directly or
indirectly, (a) nine and eight tenths percent (9.8%) or more of the total combined voting power of
all classes of stock entitled to vote, or nine and eight tenths percent (9.8%) or more of the total
value of shares of all classes of stock, of any corporation that is a tenant of any of (A) the
General Partner or any Qualified REIT Subsidiary, (B) the Partnership or (C) any partnership,
venture or limited liability company of which the General Partner or any Qualified REIT Subsidiary
or the Partnership is a member, as reflected on the then current tenant list to be maintained by
the General Partner (the
Tenant List
) or (b) an
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interest of nine and eight tenths percent (9.8%) or more in the assets or net profits of any
tenant of any of (A) the General Partner or any Qualified REIT Subsidiary, (B) the Partnership or
(C) any partnership, venture, or limited liability company of which the General Partner or any
Qualified REIT Subsidiary or the Partnership is a member, as reflected on the Tenant List and (iv)
this Agreement is binding upon, and enforceable against, such Partner in accordance with its terms.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, in the event that the representation
contained in the foregoing clause (ii) would be inaccurate if given by a Partner, such Partner (w)
shall not be required to make and shall not be deemed to have made such representation, if it
delivers to the General Partner in connection with or prior to its execution of this Agreement
written notice that it may not truthfully make such representation, (x) hereby agrees that it is
subject to the withholding provisions of the Code applicable to a foreign person or foreign
partner, as applicable, and hereby authorizes the General Partner to withhold any and all amounts
it is required to withhold pursuant to the Code with respect to such foreign person or foreign
partner, as applicable, and (y) hereby agrees to cooperate fully with the General Partner with
respect to such withholdings, including by effecting the timely completion and delivery to the
General Partner of all forms reasonably determined to be required by the General Partner in
connection therewith.
3.4.2
Each Additional Limited Partner and Substituted Limited Partner that is not an
individual, as a condition to becoming an Additional Limited Partner or a Substituted Limited
Partner, respectively, shall, by executing this Agreement or a counterpart thereof, represent and
warrant to the Partnership and each other Partner(s) that (i) all transactions contemplated by this
Agreement to be performed by it have been duly authorized by all necessary action, including that
of its general partner(s), committee(s), trustee(s), beneficiaries, directors and/or
shareholder(s), as the case may be, as required, (ii) the consummation of such transactions shall
not result in a breach or violation of, or a default under, its partnership or operating agreement,
trust agreement, articles, charter, bylaws or similar organizational document, as the case may be,
any material agreement by which such Partner or any of such Partners properties or any of its
partners, members, beneficiaries, trustees or shareholders, as the case may be, is or are bound, or
any statute, regulation, order or other law to which such Partner or any of its partners, members,
trustees, beneficiaries or shareholders, as the case may be, is or are subject, (iii) subject to
the last sentence of this
Section 3.4.2
, such Partner is neither a foreign person within the
meaning of Code Section 1445(f) nor a foreign partner within the meaning of Code Section 1446(e),
(iv) such Partner does not own, directly or indirectly, (a) except as otherwise disclosed by the
Partner in writing to the Partnership, nine and eight tenths percent (9.8%) or more of the total
combined voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote, or nine and eight tenths percent
(9.8%) or more of the total value of shares of all classes of stock, of any corporation that is a
tenant of any of (A) the General Partner or any Qualified REIT Subsidiary, (B) the Partnership or
(C) any partnership, venture or limited liability company of which the General Partner, any
Qualified REIT Subsidiary or the Partnership is a member, as reflected on the Tenant List or (b)
except as otherwise identified by the Partner in writing to the Partnership, an interest of nine
and eight tenths percent (9.8%) or more in the assets or net profits of any tenant of any of (A)
the General Partner or any Qualified REIT Subsidiary, (B) the Partnership or (C) any partnership,
venture or limited liability company for which the General Partner, any Qualified REIT Subsidiary
or the Partnership is a member, as reflected on the Tenant List and (v) this Agreement is binding
upon, and enforceable against, such Partner in accordance with its terms. Notwithstanding anything
contained herein to the contrary, in the
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event that the representation contained in the foregoing clause (iii) would be inaccurate if
given by a Partner, such Partner (w) shall not be required to make and shall not be deemed to have
made such representation, if it delivers to the General Partner in connection with or prior to its
execution of this Agreement written notice that it may not truthfully make such representation, (x)
hereby agrees that it is subject to the withholding provisions of the Code applicable to a foreign
person or foreign partner, as applicable, and hereby authorizes the General Partner to withhold
any and all amounts it is required to withhold pursuant to the Code with respect to such foreign
person or foreign partner, as applicable, and (y) hereby agrees to cooperate fully with the
General Partner with respect to such withholdings, including by effecting the timely completion and
delivery to the General Partner of all forms reasonably determined to be required by the General
Partner in connection therewith.
3.4.3
Each Partner (including each Additional Limited Partner or Substituted Limited Partner
as a condition to becoming a Limited Partner) represents, warrants and agrees that it has acquired
its interest in the Partnership for its own account for investment purposes only and not for the
purpose of, or with a view toward, the resale or distribution of all or any part thereof, and not
with a view toward selling or otherwise distributing such interest or any part thereof at any
particular time or under any predetermined circumstances. Each Partner further represents and
warrants that it is a sophisticated investor, able and accustomed to handling sophisticated
financial matters for itself, particularly real estate investments, and that it has a sufficiently
high net worth that it does not anticipate a need for the funds that it has invested in the
Partnership in what it understands to be a highly speculative and illiquid investment.
3.4.4
The representations and warranties contained in
Sections 3.4.1
,
3.4.2
and
3.4.3
hereof
shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement by each Partner (and, in the case of an
Additional Limited Partner or a Substituted Limited Partner, the admission of such Additional
Limited Partner or Substituted Limited Partner as a Limited Partner in the Partnership) and the
dissolution, liquidation and termination of the Partnership.
3.4.5
Each Partner (including each Additional Limited Partner or Substituted Limited Partner
as a condition to becoming a Limited Partner) hereby acknowledges that no representations as to
potential profit, cash flows, funds from operations or yield, if any, in respect of the Partnership
or the General Partner have been made by the Partnership, any Partner or any employee or
representative or Affiliate of any Partner to such Partner, and that projections and any other
information, including financial and descriptive information and documentation, that may have been
in any manner submitted to such Partner shall not constitute any representation or warranty of any
kind or nature, express or implied.
4.
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS; CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ISSUANCES OF PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS
.
4.1
Capital Accounts
. A separate capital account shall be maintained for each Partner
in accordance with the provisions of Regulations Section 1.704-1. No Partner shall be entitled to
receive interest on its Capital Account or any portion thereof. Subject to
Section 6
below, each
Partners Capital Account shall be equal to:
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(i) The amount of cash or the Gross Asset Value of property contributed by such
Partner to the Partnership (net of liabilities encumbering the contributed property
that the Partnership is considered to assume or take subject to under Section 752 of
the Code); plus
(ii) The amount of any Profits or other items of taxable income or gain, or tax
exempt income or gain, and items in the nature of income or gain allocated to the
Partner pursuant to
Section 6
; less
(iii) The amount of any Losses and items in the nature of Loss or deduction
allocated to the Partner pursuant to
Section 6
; and less
(iv) All distributions of cash of other property distributed to the Partner.
4.2
General Partnership Interests
.
At or about the Effective Time, the General
Partner shall make a Capital Contribution to the Partnership in exchange for Partnership Units as
contemplated by the Master Agreement.
4.3
Class A Convertible Preferred Units
.
4.3.1
Rank
. The Class A Convertible Preferred Units shall rank in a Liquidating Event
(a) prior to the Common Units; (b) prior to any class or series of Junior Units hereafter created;
(c) pari passu with any class or series of Partnership Units (including Preferred Units) currently
existing or hereafter created specifically ranking on parity with the Class A Convertible Preferred
Units (collectively,
Pari Passu Units
), and (d) junior to any class or series of Partnership
Units (including Preferred Units) hereafter created specifically ranking senior to the Class A
Convertible Preferred Units (collectively,
Senior Units
).
4.3.2
Cumulative Distributions
. Subject to the rights of any applicable Senior Units,
each Class A Convertible Preferred Unit shall be entitled to distributions at an annual rate of
2.0% of the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Liquidation Preference Amount from the date of
issuance of such Class A Convertible Preferred Unit (adjusted for any stock split, stock dividend
or distribution, reclassification, reorganization, consolidation or similar change or event)
(collectively, the
Class A Preferred Distributions
). Such distributions shall accumulate
(accrue) from day to day, and shall be paid in cash in arrears on
[the last day]
of each March,
June, September and December beginning
, 2008. All Class A Preferred
Distributions under this
Section 4.3.2
shall be cumulative so that if such Distributions in respect
of any distribution period shall not have been paid on or declared and set apart for all Class A
Convertible Preferred Units at the time outstanding, the deficiency shall be fully paid on or
declared and set apart for such Class A Convertible Preferred Units after the payment of any amount
necessary to enable the General Partner to pay REIT Expenses, but before the Partnership makes any
other distribution (as hereinafter defined) to the holders of any other Partnership Units (other
than Senior Units and Pari Passu Units (provided Class A Preferred Distributions shall be paid
simultaneously with distributions to Pari Passu Units pro rata in proportion to the ratio that the
aggregate accumulated and unpaid Class A Preferred
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Distributions bears to the aggregate accumulated and unpaid distributions owing to holders of
the Pari Passu Units)).
4.3.3
Liquidation Preference
. Subject to the rights of any applicable Senior Units,
in the event of (i) a Liquidating Event, or (ii) the merger, consolidation, reorganization or other
combination of the Partnership with or into another entity (any such event, an
Optional
Liquidation Preference Event
), the holders of Class A Convertible Preferred Units shall be
entitled to receive, in exchange for any Class A Convertible Preferred Unit, out of the assets of
the Partnership, an amount per Class A Convertible Preferred Unit equal to the Class A Convertible
Preferred Unit Liquidation Preference Amount before any payment is made, or any assets are
distributed, to the holders of Common Units or Junior Units but following any payment to be made or
any assets to be distributed to any Senior Units and concurrent with any payment to be made or any
assets to be distributed to Pari Passu Units. With respect to an Optional Liquidation Preference
Event, each holder of Class A Convertible Preferred Units will have the option, in such holders
sole discretion, to exercise its right to receive, in exchange for any Class A Convertible
Preferred Unit, the Class A Preferred Liquidation Preference plus all declared but unpaid Class A
Preferred Distributions by delivering written notice to the Partnership of such election. If, in
the event of a Liquidating Event or an Optional Liquidation Preference Event, the assets of the
Partnership are insufficient to pay the total aggregate Class A Convertible Preferred Unit
Liquidation Preference Amount plus any accumulated and declared and unpaid Class A Preferred
Distributions (in the case of an Optional Liquidation Preference Event, to those electing holders)
and aggregate amounts, if any, to which the Pari Passu Units would be entitled upon such
Liquidating Event, the holders of such Class A Convertible Preferred Units shall share in any such
distribution pro rata with the holders of all Pari Passu Units outstanding in proportion to the
full amounts to which they would otherwise be respectively entitled (i.e., the amount to be
distributed to the holders of the Class A Convertible Preferred Units shall be equal to the product
of (i) the amount available for distribution, multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which
is the aggregate Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Liquidation Preference Amount plus any
accumulated and declared and unpaid Class A Preferred Distributions (in the case of an Optional
Liquidation Preference Event, the aggregate Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Liquidation
Preference Amount plus any accumulated and declared and unpaid Class A Preferred Distributions of
the electing holders) and the denominator of which is the sum of the aggregate Class A Convertible
Preferred Unit Liquidation Preference Amounts plus any accumulated and declared and unpaid Class A
Preferred Distributions (in the case of an Optional Liquidation Preference Event, the aggregate
Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Liquidation Preference Amount of the electing holders plus any
accumulated and declared and unpaid Class A Preferred Distributions of such holders) and the
aggregate amounts, if any, to which the Pari Passu Units would be entitled upon such Liquidating
Event). All amounts distributed to any holder of Class A Convertible Preferred Units shall be in
cash to the extent cash is available, unless otherwise previously consented to in writing by such
holder.
4.3.4
Optional Conversion
. Commencing on the Class A Unlock Date, each Class A
Convertible Preferred Unit shall be convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time
and from time to time, and without the payment of additional consideration by the holder thereof,
into the number of fully paid and nonassessable Common Units equal to the Class A Convertible
Preferred Unit Conversion Factor.
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4.3.5
Mandatory Conversion
. The Partnership may require any holder of Class A
Convertible Preferred Units to convert each of his, her or its Class A Convertible Preferred Units
into the number of fully paid and nonassessable Common Units equal to the Class A Convertible
Preferred Unit Conversion Factor commencing on the fourth anniversary of the issuance of the Class
A Convertible Preferred Units in the event that at any time (A) (i) the product of (a) the Common
Unit Redemption Factor multiplied by (b) the Market Price of the Common Shares is greater than (ii)
one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the Class A Conversion Price during twenty (20) days out
of any thirty (30) consecutive trading days, and (B) a Qualified Public Offering has been
consummated.
4.3.6
No Fractional Units
. No fractional Common Units shall be issued upon conversion
of the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit. In lieu of any fractional Common Units to which the
holder would otherwise be entitled, the Partnership shall pay cash equal to such fraction
multiplied by the Class A Conversion Price. Whether or not fractional Common Units would be
issuable upon such conversion shall be determined on the basis of the total number of Class A
Convertible Preferred Units the holder is at the time converting into Common Units and the
aggregate number of Common Units issuable upon such conversion at any time.
4.3.7
Notice of Conversion (Optional)
. In order for a holder of Class A Convertible
Preferred Units to voluntarily convert shares of Class A Convertible Preferred Units into Common
Units, such holder shall deliver to the Partnerships Transfer Agent written notice (
Notice of
Conversion
) that such holder elects to convert all or any number of the Class A Convertible
Preferred Units held by such holder and, if applicable, any event on which such conversion is
contingent. A Notice of Conversion shall state such holders name or the names of the nominees in
which such holder wishes the Common Units to be issued. The close of business on the date of
receipt by the Transfer Agent of such Notice of Conversion shall be the time of conversion (the
Conversion Time
), and the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the Class A Convertible
Preferred Units indicated in the Notice of Conversion shall be deemed to be outstanding of record
as of such date. As soon as reasonably practicable following the Conversion Time and in any event
within three business days following the Conversion Time, the holder of Class A Convertible
Preferred Units shall surrender the certificate or certificates, if any, for such Class A
Convertible Preferred Units (or, if such registered holder alleges that a certificate has been
lost, stolen or destroyed, a lost certificate affidavit and agreement reasonably acceptable to the
Partnership to indemnify the Partnership against any claim that may be made against the Partnership
on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate), at the office of the
Transfer Agent. If required by the Partnership, certificates surrendered for conversion shall be
endorsed or accompanied by a written instrument or written instruments of transfer, in form
satisfactory to the Partnership, duly executed by the registered holder or such holders attorney
duly authorized in writing. If the Common Units are to be certificated, the Partnership shall, as
soon as practicable after the Conversion Time, and in no event later than the third business day
following the Conversion Time, issue and deliver or cause its Transfer Agent to issue and deliver
to the holder of Class A Convertible Preferred Units subject to a Notice of Conversion, or to such
holders nominees, a certificate or certificates for the number of full Common Units issuable upon
such conversion in accordance with the provisions hereof and, if applicable, a certificate for the
number (if any) of the Class A Convertible Preferred Units represented by a surrendered certificate
that were not converted into Common Units, and cash as provided in
Section 4.3.6
above in lieu of
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fraction of a Common Unit otherwise issuable upon such conversion and payment of any
accumulated or declared but unpaid distributions on the Class A Convertible Preferred Units
converted.
4.3.8
Notice of Conversion (Mandatory). In the event the Partnership exercises its
right under
Section 4.3.5
to require any holder of Class A Convertible Preferred Units to convert
each of his, her or its Class A Convertible Preferred Units into Common Units, then the Partnership
may provide by notice to such Limited Partner that the Partnership has elected to exercise its
rights under
Section 4.3.5
and may treat such Limited Partner as a party who has delivered a Notice
of Conversion pursuant to
Section 4.3.7
above. Such notice given by the Partnership to a Limited
Partner pursuant to this
Section 4.3.8
shall be treated as if it were a Notice of Conversion
delivered to the General Partner by such Limited Partner. For purposes of this
Section 4.3.8
,
other than with respect to the delivery of the Notice of Conversion (which is dealt with in the
preceding two sentences), the provisions of
Section 4.3.7
shall apply, mutatis mutandis, with the
Conversion Time being the date that the Partnership issues a Notice of Conversion.
4.4
Issuances of Additional Partnership Interests
.
4.4.1
General
.
The General Partner is hereby authorized to cause the Partnership to
issue additional Partnership Interests, in the form of Partnership Units, for any Partnership
purpose, at any time or from time to time, to the Partners (including the General Partner) or to
other Persons, and to admit such Persons as Additional Limited Partners, for such consideration and
on such terms and conditions as shall be established by the General Partner in its sole and
absolute discretion, all without the approval of any Limited Partners. Subject to other
limitations in this Agreement, but without limiting the foregoing, the General Partner is expressly
authorized to cause the Partnership to issue Partnership Units (i) upon the conversion, redemption
or exchange of any Debt, Partnership Units or other securities issued by the Partnership, (ii) for
less than fair market value, so long as the General Partner concludes in good faith that such
issuance is in the best interests of the General Partner and the Partnership, (iii) in connection
with any merger of any other Person into the Partnership or any Subsidiary of the Partnership if
the applicable merger agreement provides that Persons are to receive Partnership Units in exchange
for their interests in the Person merging into the Partnership or any Subsidiary of the
Partnership, (iv) in connection with any acquisition of real property or other assets and (v) that
are Senior Units, Pari Passu Units or Junior Units. Subject to the Act, any additional Partnership
Interests may be issued in one or more classes, or one or more series of any of such classes, with
such designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights,
powers and duties as shall be determined by the General Partner, in its sole and absolute
discretion without the approval of any Limited Partner, and set forth in this Agreement or a
written document thereafter attached to and made an exhibit to this Agreement (each, a
Partnership
Unit Designation
). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the General Partner shall
have authority to specify (a) the allocations of items of Partnership income, gain, loss, deduction
and credit to each such class or series of Partnership Interests; (b) the right of each such class
or series of Partnership Interests to share in Partnership distributions; (c) the rights of each
such class or series of Partnership Interests upon dissolution and liquidation of the Partnership;
(d) the voting rights, if any, of each such class or series of Partnership Interests; and
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(e) the conversion, redemption or exchange rights applicable to each such class or series of
Partnership Interests.
4.4.2
Issuances to the General Partner
.
No additional Partnership Units shall be
issued to the General Partner unless (i) the additional Partnership Units are issued to all
Partners in proportion to their respective Percentage Interests with respect to the class of
Partnership Units so issued, (ii) (a) the additional Partnership Units are (x) Common Units issued
in connection with an issuance of Common Shares, or (y) Partnership Units (other than Common Units)
issued in connection with an issuance, conversion or exercise of Preferred Shares, Other Securities
or other interests in the General Partner (other than Common Shares), which Preferred Shares, Other
Securities or other interests have designations, preferences and other rights, terms and provisions
that are substantially the same as the designations, preferences and other rights, terms and
provisions of the additional Partnership Units issued to the General Partner, and (b) the General
Partner contributes or otherwise causes to be transferred to the Partnership the cash proceeds or
other consideration received in connection with the issuance of such Common Shares, Preferred
Shares, Other Securities or other interests in the General Partner, (iii) the additional
Partnership Units are issued upon the conversion, redemption or exchange of Debt, Partnership Units
or other securities issued by the Partnership, or (iv) the additional Partnership Units are issued
pursuant to
Section 4.5.2
or
Section 4.6
.
4.4.3
No Preemptive Rights
.
No Person, including any Partner or Assignee, shall have
any preemptive, preferential, participation or similar right or rights to subscribe for or acquire
any Partnership Interest.
4.5
Additional Funds and Capital Contributions
.
4.5.1
General
.
The General Partner may, at any time and from time to time, determine
that the Partnership requires additional funds (
Additional Funds
) for the acquisition or
development of additional Properties, for the redemption of Partnership Units or for such other
purposes as the General Partner may determine in its sole and absolute discretion. Additional
Funds may be obtained by the Partnership, at the election of the General Partner, in any manner
provided in, and in accordance with, the terms of this
Section 4.5
without the approval of any
Limited Partners.
4.5.2
Additional Capital Contributions
.
The General Partner, on behalf of the
Partnership, may obtain any Additional Funds by accepting Capital Contributions from any Partners
or other Persons. In connection with any such Capital Contribution (of cash or property), the
General Partner is hereby authorized to cause the Partnership from time to time to issue additional
Partnership Units (as set forth in
Section 4.4
above) in consideration therefor and the Percentage
Interests of the General Partner and the Limited Partners shall be adjusted appropriately to
reflect the issuance of such additional Partnership Units.
4.5.3
Loans by Third Parties
.
The General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, may
obtain any Additional Funds by causing the Partnership to incur Debt to any Person upon such terms
as the General Partner determines appropriate, including making such Debt convertible, redeemable
or exchangeable for Partnership Units;
provided
,
however
, that the Partnership
shall not incur any such Debt if (i) a breach, violation or default of such Debt would
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be deemed to occur by virtue of the Transfer by any Limited Partner of any Partnership
Interest, or (ii) such Debt is recourse to any Partner (unless the Partner otherwise agrees in
writing prior thereto).
4.5.4
General Partner Loans
.
The General Partner may provide Additional Funds by
causing the Partnership to incur Debt to the General Partner (each, a
General Partner Loan
) if
(i) such Debt is, to the extent permitted by law, on substantially the same terms and conditions
(including interest rate, repayment schedule, and conversion, redemption, repurchase and exchange
rights) as Funding Debt incurred by the General Partner, the net proceeds of which are lent to the
Partnership to provide such Additional Funds, or (ii) such Debt is on terms and conditions no less
favorable to the Partnership than would be available to the Partnership from any third party;
provided
,
however
, that the Partnership shall not incur any such Debt if (a) a
breach, violation or default of such Debt would be deemed to occur by virtue of the Transfer by any
Limited Partner of any Partnership Interest, or (b) such Debt is recourse to any Partner (unless
the Partner otherwise agrees in writing prior thereto).
4.5.5
Issuance of Securities by the General Partner.
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The General Partner shall contribute the cash proceeds or other
consideration received from any issuances from and after the date hereof of
Common Shares, Preferred Shares, Junior Shares or Other Securities, as the case
may be, and from the exercise of the rights contained in any such additional
Other Securities, to the Partnership in exchange for (x) in the case of an
issuance of Common Shares, Common Units, or (y) in the case of an issuance of
Preferred Shares, Junior Shares or Other Securities, Partnership Units with
designations, preferences and other rights, terms and provisions that are
substantially the same as the designations, preferences and other rights, terms
and provisions of such Preferred Shares, Junior Shares or Other Securities.
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The General Partner shall not issue any additional Common
Shares, Preferred Shares, Junior Shares or Other Securities unless the General
Partner contributes the cash proceeds or other consideration received from the
issuance of such additional Common Shares, Preferred Shares, Junior Shares or
Other Securities, as the case may be, and from the exercise of the rights
contained in any such additional Other Securities, to the Partnership in
exchange for (x) in the case of an issuance of Common Shares, Common Units, or
(y) in the case of an issuance of Preferred Shares, Junior Shares or Other
Securities, Partnership Units with designations, preferences and other rights,
terms and provisions that are substantially the same as the designations,
preferences and other rights, terms and provisions of such Preferred Shares,
Junior Shares or Other Securities;
provided
,
however
, that
notwithstanding the foregoing, the General Partner may issue Common Shares,
Preferred Shares, Junior Shares or Other Securities (a) pursuant to
Section 4.6
or
Section 8.5.4
hereof, (b) pursuant to a dividend or distribution (including
any stock split) of Common Shares, Preferred Shares, Junior Shares or Other
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Securities to all of the holders of Common Shares, Preferred Shares, Junior
Shares or Other Securities, as the case may be, (c) upon a conversion,
redemption or exchange of Preferred Shares, (d) upon a conversion of Junior
Shares into Common Shares, (e) upon a conversion, redemption, exchange or
exercise of Other Securities, or (f) in connection with an acquisition of a
property or other asset to be owned, directly or indirectly, by the General
Partner if the General Partner determines that such acquisition is in the
best interests of the Partnership. In the event of any issuance of
additional Common Shares, Preferred Shares, Junior Shares or Other
Securities by the General Partner, the Partnership shall pay the General
Partners expenses associated with such issuance, including any underwriting
discounts or commissions (it being understood that payment of some or all of
such expenses may be made by the General Partner on behalf of the
Partnership out of the gross proceeds of such issuance prior to the
contribution of such proceeds by the General Partner).
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4.6
Stock Incentive Plans
.
4.6.1
Options Granted to Partnership Employees and Independent Directors
.
If at any
time or from time to time, in connection with a Stock Incentive Plan, a stock option (or other
similar incentive exercisable by the recipient) granted to a Partnership Employee or an Independent
Director is duly exercised:
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the General Partner shall, as soon as practicable after such
exercise, make a Capital Contribution to the Partnership in an amount equal to
the exercise price paid to the General Partner by such exercising party in
connection with the exercise of such stock option (or other similar incentive
exercisable by the recipient);
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on the date that the General Partner makes a capital
contribution pursuant to
Section 4.6.
1(a)
hereof, the General Partner shall be
deemed to have contributed to the Partnership as a Capital Contribution, in
consideration of an additional Limited Partner Interest (expressed in and as
additional Common Units), an amount equal to the Value of a Common Share as of
the date of exercise multiplied by the number of Common Shares then being
issued in connection with the exercise of such stock option (or other similar
incentive exercisable by the recipient); and
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An equitable Percentage Interest adjustment shall be made in
which the General Partner shall be treated as having made a cash contribution
equal to the amount described in
Section 4.6.
1(b)
hereof.
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For purposes of this
Section 4.6
, in determining the Value of a
Common Share, only the trading date immediately preceding the exercise of the
relevant stock option (or other similar incentive exercisable by the recipient)
under the Stock Incentive Plan shall be considered.
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4.6.2
Restricted Units
.
In accordance with
Section 4.5.5
, to the extent the General
Partner issues shares of restricted common stock or restricted stock units pursuant to a Stock
Incentive Plan, the Partnership shall issue to the General Partner an equal number of Common Units
that are subject to a similar vesting schedule, forfeiture provisions and other terms and
conditions that correspond to those of the restricted common stock (
Restricted Common Units
).
The terms of such Restricted Common Units shall comply in all respects with the elective safe
harbor provided in proposed Regulations Section 1.83-3(l) and the proposed revenue procedure issued
as part of IRS Notice 2005-43, as each of the same may be revised and finalized;
provided
,
however
, that such Restricted Common Units are issued after the adoption of such Regulation
and revenue procedure as final. The Partnership is authorized and directed to elect such safe
harbor, and the Partnership and each of its partners (including the General Partner, as holder of
such Restricted Common Units, and any other holder of Partnership Units transferred in connection
with the performance of services) agrees to comply with all requirements of the safe harbor with
respect to all Restricted Common Units (or other Partnership Units transferred in connection with
the performance of services) while this election remains effective;
provided
,
however
, that such Restricted Common Units are issued after the adoption of such Regulation
and revenue procedure as final.
4.6.3
Future Stock Incentive Plans
.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed or
applied to preclude or restrain the General Partner from adopting, modifying or terminating stock
incentive plans for the benefit of employees, directors or other business associates of the General
Partner, the Partnership or any of their Affiliates. In the event that any such plan is adopted,
modified or terminated by the General Partner, amendments to this
Section 4.6
may become necessary
or advisable and that any approval or consent of the Limited Partners required pursuant to the
terms of this Agreement in order to effect any such amendments requested by the General Partner
shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
4.7
No Interest; No Return
.
No Partner shall be entitled to interest on its Capital
Contribution or on such Partners Capital Account. Except as provided herein or by law, no Partner
shall have any right to demand or receive the return of its Capital Contribution from the
Partnership.
4.8
Other Contribution Provisions
.
In the event that any Partner is admitted to the
Partnership and is given a Capital Account in exchange for services rendered to the Partnership,
unless otherwise determined by the General Partner in its sole and absolute discretion, such
transaction shall be treated by the Partnership and the affected Partner as if the Partnership had
compensated such partner in cash and such Partner had contributed the cash to the capital of the
Partnership. In addition, with the consent of the General Partner, one or more Limited Partners
may enter into contribution agreements with the Partnership which have the effect of providing a
guarantee of certain obligations of the Partnership.
4.9
Not Publicly Traded
.
The General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, shall use
commercially reasonable efforts not to take any action which would result in the Partnership being
a publicly traded partnership under and as such term is defined in Section 7704(b) of the Code.
5.
DISTRIBUTIONS
.
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5.1
Requirement and Characterization of Distributions
.
5.1.1
General. Without limitation of any rights of accumulation of any Partnership
Unit, the General Partner shall have the exclusive right and authority to declare and cause the
Partnership to make distributions as and when the General Partner deems appropriate or desirable in
its sole discretion. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in no event may a
Partner receive a distribution with respect to a Partnership Unit for a quarter or shorter period
if such Partner is entitled to receive a distribution for such quarter or shorter period with
respect to a Share for which such Partnership Unit has been redeemed or exchanged. Except as
otherwise expressly provided for herein (including in
Section 4.3.2
), no Partnership Unit shall be
entitled to a distribution in preference to any other Partnership Unit. For so long as the General
Partner elects to qualify as a REIT, the General Partner shall make such reasonable efforts, as
determined by it in its sole and absolute discretion and consistent with the qualification of the
General Partner as a REIT, to make distributions to the Partners such that the General Partner will
receive amounts sufficient to enable the General Partner to pay shareholder dividends that will (1)
satisfy the REIT Requirements and (2) avoid any federal income or excise tax liability for the
General Partner.
5.1.2
Method
.
After payment to the General Partner of any amount necessary to enable
the General Partner to pay REIT Expenses, when, as and if declared by the General Partner, the
Partnership shall make distributions to the Partners:
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first, to Holders of any Partnership Interests that are entitled to any
preference in distribution (including Class A Convertible Preferred Units), and within
each such class of Partnership Interests, pro rata among the Holders thereof in
proportion to each Holders respective ownership interest of such class of Partnership
Interest), in the respective order and amount of such preferences; and
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second, to Holders of any Partnership Interests that are not entitled to any
preference in distribution (including Common Units and Junior Units), in accordance
with the rights of such class of Partnership Interests (pro rata to each such Holder
in accordance with the ratio of (a) the amount to be distributed to such Holder
pursuant to this Section to (b) the aggregate amount to be distributed to all such
Holders pursuant to this Section).
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5.2
Distributions in Kind
.
No Unitholder shall have the right to demand any property
other than cash in respect of any distribution. The General Partner may determine, in its sole and
absolute discretion, to make a distribution in kind of Partnership assets to the Unitholders, and
such assets shall be distributed in such a fashion as to ensure that the fair market value of such
assets is distributed and allocated in accordance with
Sections 5
,
6
and
10
hereof.
5.3
Amounts Withheld
.
All amounts withheld pursuant to the Code or any provisions of
any state or local tax law and
Section 10.4
hereof with respect to any allocation, payment or
distribution to any Unitholder shall be treated as amounts paid or distributed to such Unitholder
pursuant to
Section 5.1
hereof for all purposes under this Agreement.
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5.4
Distributions Upon Liquidation
.
Notwithstanding the other provisions of this
Section 5
, net proceeds from a Terminating Capital Transaction, and any other cash received or
reductions in reserves made after commencement of the liquidation of the Partnership, shall be
distributed to the Unitholders in accordance with
Section 13.2
hereof.
5.5
Distributions to Reflect Issuance of Additional Partnership Units
.
Subject to
Section 14.2.4
, in the event that the Partnership issues additional Partnership Units pursuant to
the provisions of
Section 4
hereof, the General Partner is hereby authorized to make such revisions
to this
Section 5
as it determines are necessary or desirable to reflect the issuance of such
additional Partnership Units consistent with their Partnership Unit Designation, including making
preferential distributions to certain classes of Partnership Units.
5.6
Restricted Distributions
.
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained
in this Agreement, neither the Partnership nor the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership,
shall make a distribution to any Unitholder on account of its Partnership Interest or interest in
Partnership Units if such distribution would violate Section 17-607 of the Act or other applicable
law.
6.
ALLOCATIONS
.
6.1
Timing and Amount of Allocations of Income and Loss
.
Income and Loss of the
Partnership shall be determined and allocated with respect to each Fiscal Year of the Partnership
as of the end of each such year. Except as otherwise provided in this
Section 6
, an allocation to
a Unitholder of a share of Income or Loss shall be treated as an allocation of the same share of
each item of income, gain, loss or deduction that is taken into account in computing Income or
Loss.
6.2
General Allocations
.
6.2.1
Allocation of Profits and Losses for Capital Account Purposes
.
After giving
effect to the special allocations set forth in
Sections 6.3
and
6.4
, Profits and Losses for each
Fiscal Year shall be allocated among the Partners so as to
reduce, proportionately, in the case of
any Profits, the difference between their respective Target Capital Accounts
and Partially Adjusted
Capital Accounts for such Fiscal Year and, in the case of
Losses, the difference between their
respective Partially Adjusted Capital Accounts and Target Capital Accounts for such Fiscal Year
.
No portion of Profits or Losses for any Fiscal Year shall be allocated to a Partner, in
the case of
Profits, whose Partially Adjusted Capital Account is greater than its Target
Capital Account or, in
the case of Losses, whose Target Capital Account is greater than or equal
to its Partially Adjusted
Capital Account for such Fiscal Year.
6.2.2
Limitation on Loss Allocations
. To the extent any Losses allocated to a Partner
under
Section 6.2.1
would cause such
Partner to have an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit, such
Losses shall not be allocated to such Partner and instead shall be allocated
to the other Partner
to the maximum extent that such losses may be allocated to
such other Partner without causing such
other Partner to have an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit. Thereafter, any further Losses for
the
Fiscal Year shall be allocated in accordance with the Partners Percentage Interests.
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6.3
Additional Allocation Provisions
.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of
this
Section 6
:
6.3.1
Regulatory Allocations.
(i)
Minimum Gain Chargeback.
Except as otherwise provided in Regulations
Section 1.704-2(f), notwithstanding any other provision of this
Section 6
, if there
is a net decrease in Partnership Minimum Gain during any Fiscal Year, each Holder of
Partnership Units shall be specially allocated items of Partnership income and gain
for such year (and, if necessary, subsequent years) in an amount equal to such
Holders share of the net decrease in Partnership Minimum Gain, as determined under
Regulations Section 1.704-2(g). Allocations pursuant to the previous sentence shall
be made in proportion to the respective amounts required to be allocated to each
Holder pursuant thereto. The items to be allocated shall be determined in
accordance with Regulations Sections 1.704-2(f)(6) and 1.704-2(j)(2). This
Section
6.3.
1(i)
is intended to qualify as a minimum gain chargeback within the meaning of
Regulations Section 1.704-2(f) and shall be interpreted consistently therewith.
(ii)
Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain Chargeback.
Except as otherwise
provided in Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(4) or in
Section 6.3.
1(i)
hereof, if
there is a net decrease in Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain attributable to a
Partner Nonrecourse Debt during any Fiscal Year, each Holder of Partnership Units
who has a share of the Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain attributable to such
Partner Nonrecourse Debt, determined in accordance with Regulations Section
1.704-2(i)(5), shall be specially allocated items of Partnership income and gain for
such year (and, if necessary, subsequent years) in an amount equal to such Holders
share of the net decrease in Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain attributable to
such Partner Nonrecourse Debt, determined in accordance with Regulations Section
1.704-2(i)(4). Allocations pursuant to the previous sentence shall be made in
proportion to the respective amounts required to be allocated to each General
Partner, Limited Partner and other Holder pursuant thereto. The items to be so
allocated shall be determined in accordance with Regulations Sections 1.704-2(i)(4)
and 1.704-2(j)(2). This
Section 6.3.1(ii)
is intended to qualify as a chargeback
of partner nonrecourse debt minimum gain within the meaning of Regulations Section
1.704-2(i) and shall be interpreted consistently therewith.
(iii)
Nonrecourse Deductions and Partner Nonrecourse Deductions.
Any
Nonrecourse Deductions for any Fiscal Year shall be specially allocated to the
Holders of Partnership Units in accordance with their Partnership Units. Any
Partner Nonrecourse Deductions for any Fiscal Year shall be specially allocated to
the Holder(s) who bears the economic risk of loss with respect to the Partner
Nonrecourse Debt to which such Partner Nonrecourse Deductions are attributable, in
accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-2(i).
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(iv)
Qualified Income Offset.
If any Holder of Partnership Units unexpectedly
receives an adjustment, allocation or distribution described in Regulations Section
1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), (5) or (6), items of Partnership income and gain shall be
allocated, in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d), to such
Holder in an amount and manner sufficient to eliminate, to the extent required by
such Regulations, the Adjusted Capital Account Deficit of such Holder as quickly as
possible, provided that an allocation pursuant to this
Section 6.3.1(iv)
shall be
made if and only to the extent that such Holder would have an Adjusted Capital
Account Deficit after all other allocations provided in this
Section 6
have been
tentatively made as if this
Section 6.3.1(iv)
were not in the Agreement. It is
intended that this
Section 6.3.1(iv)
qualify and be construed as a qualified income
offset within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d) and shall be
interpreted consistently therewith.
(v)
Gross Income Allocation.
In the event that any Holder of Partnership Units
has an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit at the end of any Fiscal Year, each such
Holder shall be specially allocated items of Partnership income and gain in the
amount of such excess to eliminate such deficit as quickly as possible, provided
that an allocation pursuant to this
Section 6.3.
1(v)
shall be made if and only to
the extent that such Holder would have a deficit Capital Account in excess of such
sum after all other allocations provided in this
Section 6
have been tentatively
made as if this
Section 6.3.
1(v)
were not in the Agreement.
(vi)
Limitation on Allocation of Loss.
To the extent that any allocation of
Loss would cause or increase an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit as to any Holder of
Partnership Units, such allocation of Loss shall be reallocated among the other
Holders of Partnership Units in accordance with their respective Partnership Units,
subject to the limitations of this
Section 6.3.1(vi)
.
(vii)
Section 754 Adjustment.
To the extent that an adjustment to the adjusted
tax basis of any Partnership asset pursuant to Code Section 734(b) or Code Section
743(b) is required, pursuant to Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(2) or
Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(4), to be taken into account in determining
Capital Accounts as the result of a distribution to a Holder of Partnership Units in
complete liquidation of its interest in the Partnership, the amount of such
adjustment to the Capital Accounts shall be treated as an item of gain (if the
adjustment increases the basis of the asset) or loss (if the adjustment decreases
such basis), and such gain or loss shall be specially allocated to the applicable
Holders in accordance with the aforesaid Regulations.
(viii)
Curative Allocations.
The allocations set forth in
Sections 6.3.
1(i)
,
(ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi) and (vii)
hereof (the
Regulatory Allocations
) are
intended to comply with certain regulatory requirements, including the requirements
of Regulations Sections 1.704-1(b) and 1.704-2. Notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 6.1
hereof, the Regulatory Allocations shall be taken into account in
allocating other items of income, gain, loss and deduction among
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the Holders of Partnership Units so that to the extent possible without
violating the requirements giving rise to the Regulatory Allocations, the net amount
of such allocations of other items and the Regulatory Allocations to each Holder of
a Partnership Unit shall be equal to the net amount that would have been allocated
to each such Holder if the Regulatory Allocations had not occurred.
6.3.2
Special Allocations Upon Liquidation
.
Notwithstanding any provision in this
Section 6
to the contrary, Income or Loss realized in connection with a Terminating Capital
Transaction or for any period thereafter (and, if necessary, constituent items of income, gain,
loss and deduction) shall be specially allocated among the Partners as required so as to cause
liquidating distributions pursuant to
Section 13.2.1
hereof to be made in the same amounts and
proportions as would have resulted had such distributions instead been made pursuant to
Section 5.1
hereof.
6.3.3
Allocation of Excess Nonrecourse Liabilities
.
The Partnership shall allocate
nonrecourse liabilities (within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.752-1(a)(2)) of the
Partnership that are secured by multiple Properties under any reasonable method chosen by the
General Partner in accordance with Regulations Section 1.752-3(a)(3)(b). The Partnership shall
allocate excess nonrecourse liabilities of the Partnership under any method approved under
Regulations Section 1.752-3(a)(3) as chosen by the General Partner. For purposes of determining a
Holders proportional share of the excess nonrecourse liabilities of the Partnership within the
meaning of Regulations Section 1.752-3(a)(3), each Holders interest in Partnership profits shall
be equal to such Holders share of Partnership Units.
6.4
Tax Allocations
.
6.4.1
In General
.
Except as otherwise provided in this
Section 6.4
, for income tax
purposes under the Code and the Regulations each Partnership item of income, gain, loss and
deduction (collectively,
Tax Items
) shall be allocated among the Holders of Common Units in the
same manner as its correlative item of book income, gain, loss or deduction is allocated pursuant
to
Sections 6.2
and
6.3
hereof.
6.4.2
Allocations Respecting Section 704(c) Revaluations
.
Notwithstanding
Section
6.4.1
hereof, Tax Items with respect to Property whose Gross Asset Value varies from its adjusted
tax basis in the hands of the Partnership shall be allocated among the Holders of Partnership Units
for income tax purposes pursuant to Regulations promulgated under Code Section 704(c) so as to take
into account such variation. The Partnership shall account for such variation under any permitted
method chosen by the General Partner in its sole discretion.
7.
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF BUSINESS
.
7.1
Management
.
7.1.1
Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, all management powers over the
business and affairs of the Partnership are and shall be exclusively vested in the General Partner,
and no Limited Partner shall have any right to participate in or exercise control or management
power over the business and affairs of the Partnership. The
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General Partner may not be removed by the Partners with or without cause, except with the
consent of the General Partner. In addition to the powers now or hereafter granted to a general
partner of a limited partnership under applicable law or that are granted to the General Partner
under any other provision of this Agreement, the General Partner, subject to the other provisions
hereof, shall have full power and authority to do all things deemed necessary or desirable by it to
conduct the business of the Partnership, to exercise all powers set forth in
Section 3.2
hereof and
to effectuate the purposes set forth in
Section 3.1
hereof, including, without limitation:
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the making of any expenditures, the lending or borrowing of
money (including making prepayments on loans and borrowing money or selling
assets to permit the Partnership to make distributions to its Partners in such
amounts as will permit the General Partner (so long as the General Partner
desires to maintain or restore its status as a REIT) to avoid the payment of
any federal income tax (including, for this purpose, any excise tax pursuant to
Code Section 4981) and to make distributions sufficient to permit the General
Partner to maintain or restore REIT status or otherwise to satisfy the REIT
Requirements), the assumption or guarantee of, or other contracting for,
indebtedness and other liabilities, the issuance of evidences of indebtedness
(including the securing of same by deed to secure debt, mortgage, deed of trust
or other lien or encumbrance on the Partnerships assets) and the incurring of
any obligations that it deems necessary for the conduct of the activities of
the Partnership;
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the making of tax, regulatory and other filings, or rendering
of periodic or other reports to governmental or other agencies having
jurisdiction over the business or assets of the Partnership;
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the acquisition, sale, lease, transfer, exchange or other
disposition of any, all or substantially all of the assets of the Partnership
(including, but not limited to, the exercise or grant of any conversion,
option, privilege or subscription right or any other right available in
connection with any assets at any time held by the Partnership) or, subject to
Section 8.6
, the merger, consolidation, reorganization or other combination of
the Partnership with or into another entity;
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the mortgage, pledge, encumbrance or hypothecation of any
assets of the Partnership, the use of the assets of the Partnership (including
cash on hand) for any purpose consistent with the terms of this Agreement and
on any terms that it sees fit, including the financing of the operations and
activities of the General Partner, the Partnership or any of the Partnerships
Subsidiaries, the lending of funds to other Persons (including the
Partnerships Subsidiaries) and the repayment of obligations of the
Partnership, its Subsidiaries and any other Person in which the Partnership has
an equity investment, and the making of capital contributions to and equity
investments in the Partnerships Subsidiaries;
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the management, operation, leasing, landscaping, repair,
alteration, demolition, replacement or improvement of any Property, including
any Contributed Property, or other asset of the Partnership or any Subsidiary,
whether pursuant to a Services Agreement or otherwise;
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the negotiation, execution and performance of any contracts,
leases, conveyances or other instruments that the General Partner considers
useful or necessary to the conduct of the Partnerships operations or the
implementation of the General Partners powers under this Agreement, including
contracting with contractors, developers, consultants, accountants, legal
counsel, the Advisors other professional advisors and other agents and the
payment of their expenses and compensation out of the Partnerships assets;
provided
,
however
, that the Advisory Agreement must contain a
provision (the
Voting Direction Provision
) that requires the Advisor to vote
its shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock in proportion to the votes
(the
LP Direction Votes
) that the Advisor receives from the holders of
Partnership Units (other than the General Partner), that are issued pursuant to
the Master Agreement or pursuant to any option delivered pursuant thereto or in
connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby. The
Advisor shall not cast any votes with respect to the share of Proportionate
Voting Preferred Stock unless it receives LP Direction Votes with respect
thereto.
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the distribution of Partnership cash or other Partnership
assets in accordance with this Agreement, the holding, management, investment
and reinvestment of cash and other assets of the Partnership, and the
collection and receipt of revenues, rents and income of the Partnership;
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the maintenance of such insurance for the benefit of the
Partnership and the Partners as it deems necessary or appropriate, including
(i) casualty, liability and other insurance on the Properties and (ii)
liability insurance for the Indemnitees hereunder;
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the formation of, or acquisition of an interest in, and the
contribution of property to, any further limited or general partnerships,
limited liability companies, joint ventures or other relationships that it
deems desirable (including the acquisition of interests in, and the
contributions of property to, any Subsidiary and any other Person in which it
has an equity investment from time to time);
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the control of any matters affecting the rights and obligations
of the Partnership, including the settlement, compromise, submission to
arbitration or any other form of dispute resolution,
or abandonment, of any
claim, cause of action, liability, debt or damages, due or owing to or from the
Partnership, the commencement or defense of suits,
legal proceedings,
administrative proceedings, arbitrations or other forms of dispute resolution
,
and the representation of the Partnership in all suits or legal
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proceedings, administrative proceedings, arbitrations or other forms of
dispute resolution, the incurring of legal expense, and the indemnification
of any Person against liabilities and contingencies to the extent permitted
by law;
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the undertaking of any action in connection with the
Partnerships direct or indirect investment in any Subsidiary or any other
Person (including the contribution of Property or contribution or loan of funds
by the Partnership to such Persons);
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except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Agreement,
the determination of the fair market value of any Partnership property
distributed in kind using such method of valuation as it may reasonably adopt
as long as such method is otherwise consistent with the requirements of this
Agreement;
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(m)
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the enforcement of any rights against any Partner pursuant to
representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities relating to such
Partners contribution of property or assets to the Partnership;
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the exercise, directly or indirectly, through any
attorney-in-fact acting under a general or limited power of attorney, of any
right, including the right to vote, appurtenant to any asset or investment held
by the Partnership;
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the exercise of any of the powers of the General Partner
enumerated in this Agreement on behalf of or in connection with any Subsidiary
of the Partnership or any other Person in which the Partnership has a direct or
indirect interest, or jointly with any such Subsidiary or other Person;
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the exercise of any of the powers of the General Partner
enumerated in this Agreement on behalf of any Person in which the Partnership
does not have an interest, pursuant to contractual or other arrangements with
such Person;
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the making, execution and delivery of any and all deeds,
leases, notes, deeds to secure debt, mortgages, deeds of trust, security
agreements, conveyances, contracts, guarantees, warranties, indemnities,
waivers, releases or legal instruments or agreements in writing necessary or
appropriate in the judgment of the General Partner for the accomplishment of
any of the powers of the General Partner enumerated in this Agreement;
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the issuance of additional Partnership Units, as appropriate
and in the General Partners sole and absolute discretion, in connection with
Capital Contributions by Additional Limited Partners and additional Capital
Contributions by Partners pursuant to
Section 4
hereof;
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the selection and dismissal of Partnership Employees (including
employees having titles or offices such as president, vice president, secretary
and treasurer), and agents, outside attorneys, accountants, consultants and
contractors of the Partnership or the General Partner, the determination of
their compensation and other terms of employment or hiring and the delegation
to any such Partnership Employee the authority to conduct the business of the
Partnership in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and
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an election to dissolve the Partnership pursuant to
Section
13.1.2
hereof.
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7.1.2
Except as provided in
Section 14.2
hereof, the General Partner is authorized to execute,
deliver and perform the above-mentioned agreements and transactions on behalf of the Partnership
without any further act, approval or vote of the Partners, notwithstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, the Act or any applicable law, rule or regulation. The execution, delivery or
performance by the General Partner or the Partnership of any agreement authorized or permitted
under this Agreement shall not constitute a breach by the General Partner of any duty that the
General Partner may owe the Partnership or the Limited Partners or any other Persons under this
Agreement or of any duty stated or implied by law or equity.
7.1.3
At all times from and after the date hereof, the General Partner may cause the
Partnership to establish and maintain working capital and other reserves in such amounts as the
General Partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, deems appropriate and reasonable from time to
time.
7.1.4
In exercising its authority under this Agreement, the General Partner may, but shall be
under no obligation to, take into account the tax consequences to any Partner (including the
General Partner) of any action taken by it. The General Partner and the Partnership shall not have
liability to a Limited Partner under any circumstances as a result of an income tax liability
incurred by such Limited Partner as a result of an action (or inaction) by the General Partner
pursuant to its authority under this Agreement.
7.1.5
The General Partner may not take any action in contravention of this Agreement,
including, without limitation:
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taking any action that would make it impossible to carry on the
ordinary business of the Partnership, except as otherwise provided in this
Agreement;
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possessing Property, or assigning any rights in specific
Property, for other than a Partnership purpose except as otherwise provided in
this Agreement, including
Section 7.9
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admitting a Person as a Partner, except as otherwise provided
in this Agreement;
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performing any act that would subject a Limited Partner to
liability as a general partner in any jurisdiction or any other liability
except as otherwise provided in this Agreement or under the Act; or
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entering into any contract, mortgage, loan or other agreement
that prohibits or restricts the ability of (a) the General Partner or the
Partnership from satisfying its obligations under
Section 8.5
hereof in full or
(b) a Limited Partner from exercising its rights under
Section 8.5
hereof to
effect a Redemption in full, except, in either case, with the written consent
of such Limited Partner adversely affected by the prohibition or restriction.
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7.2
Certificate of Limited Partnership
.
To the extent that such action is determined
by the General Partner to be reasonable and necessary or appropriate, the General Partner shall
file amendments to and restatements of the Certificate and do all the things to maintain the
Partnership as a limited partnership (or a partnership in which the limited partners have limited
liability) under the laws of the State of Delaware and each other state, the District of Columbia
or any other jurisdiction, in which the Partnership may elect to do business or own property.
Except as otherwise required under the Act, the General Partner shall not be required, before or
after filing, to deliver or mail a copy of the Certificate or any amendment thereto to any Limited
Partner. The General Partner shall use all reasonable efforts to cause to be filed such other
certificates or documents as may be reasonable and necessary or appropriate for the formation,
continuation, qualification and operation of a limited partnership (or a partnership in which the
limited partners have limited liability to the extent provided by applicable law) in the State of
Delaware and any other state, or the District of Columbia or other jurisdiction, in which the
Partnership may elect to do business or own property.
7.3
Reimbursement of the General Partner
.
7.3.1
The General Partner shall not be compensated for its services as general partner of the
Partnership except as provided in this Agreement (including the provisions of
Sections 5
and
6
hereof regarding distributions, payments and allocations to which it may be entitled in its
capacity as the General Partner).
7.3.2
The Partnership shall be liable for, and shall reimburse the General Partner on a
monthly basis, or such other basis as the General Partner may determine in its sole and absolute
discretion, for all sums expended and all expenses incurred in connection with the Partnerships
business, including (i) expenses relating to the ownership of interests in and management and
operation of, or for the benefit of, the Partnership, (ii) compensation of officers and employees,
including payments under compensation plans of the General Partner that may provide for stock
units, or phantom stock, pursuant to which employees of the General Partner will receive payments
based upon dividends on or the value of Common Shares, (iii) director fees and expenses, (iv) all
amounts due under a Services Agreement and (v) all costs and expenses of the General Partner being
a public company, including costs of filings with the SEC, reports and other distributions to its
shareholders. Such reimbursements shall be in addition to any reimbursement of the General Partner
as a result of indemnification pursuant to
Section 7.6
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hereof. To the extent practicable, Partnership expenses shall be billed directly to and paid
by the Partnership.
7.3.3
Reimbursements to the General Partner or any of its Affiliates by the Partnership
pursuant to this
Section 7.3
shall be treated for federal income tax purposes as non-income
reimbursements and not as guaranteed payments within the meaning of Code Section 707(c) or other
form or gross income. If and to the extent that any reimbursement made pursuant to this
Section
7.3
cannot be so characterized, it shall be treated as a distribution to the General Partner
pursuant to
Section 5.1.2.
7.4
Outside Activities of the General Partner
.
The General Partner shall not directly
or indirectly enter into or conduct any business, other than in connection with (a) the ownership,
acquisition and disposition of Partnership Interests as General Partner, (b) the management of the
business of the Partnership, (c) the operation of the General Partner as a reporting company under
the Exchange Act, (d) the General Partners operations as a REIT, (e) the offering, sale,
syndication, private placement or public offering of stock, bonds, securities or other interests,
(f) financing or refinancing of any type related to the Partnership or its assets or activities,
(g) any of the foregoing activities as they relate to a Subsidiary of the Partnership or of the
General Partner and (h) such activities as are incidental thereto. Nothing contained herein shall
be deemed to prohibit the General Partner from executing guarantees of Partnership debt for which
it would otherwise be liable in its capacity as General Partner. Except as otherwise provided
herein, the General Partner shall not own any assets or take title to assets (other than
temporarily in connection with an acquisition prior to contributing such assets to the Partnership)
other than interests in the Partnership or Subsidiaries of the Partnership or the General Partner,
and other than such cash and cash equivalents, bank accounts or similar instruments or accounts as
the General Partner deems reasonably necessary, taking into account
Section 7.1.4
hereof and the
requirements necessary for the General Partner to carry out its responsibilities contemplated under
this Agreement and the Articles of Incorporation and to qualify as a REIT.
7.5
Contracts with Affiliates
.
7.5.1
The Partnership may lend or contribute funds or other assets to its Subsidiaries or
other Persons in which it has an equity investment, and such Persons may borrow funds from the
Partnership, on terms and conditions established in the sole and absolute discretion of the General
Partner. The foregoing authority shall not create any right or benefit in favor of any Subsidiary
or any other Person.
7.5.2
Except as provided in
Section 7.4
hereof and subject to
Section 3.1
hereof, the
Partnership may transfer assets to joint ventures, limited liability companies, partnerships,
corporations, business trusts or other business entities in which it is or thereby becomes a
participant upon such terms and subject to such conditions consistent with this Agreement and
applicable law as the General Partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, believes to be
advisable.
7.5.3
Except as expressly permitted by this Agreement, neither the General Partner nor any of
its Affiliates shall sell, transfer or convey any property to the Partnership, directly or
indirectly, except pursuant to transactions that are contemplated by the
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Master Agreement or are determined by the General Partner in good faith to be fair and
reasonable.
7.5.4
The General Partner, in its sole and absolute discretion and without the approval of the
Limited Partners, may propose and adopt on behalf of the Partnership employee benefit plans funded
by the Partnership for the benefit of employees of the General Partner, the Partnership,
Subsidiaries of the Partnership or any Affiliate of any of them in respect of services performed,
directly or indirectly, for the benefit of the Partnership or any of the Partnerships
Subsidiaries.
7.5.5
Subject to the proviso contained
Section 7.1.1(f)
, the General Partner is expressly
authorized to enter into, in the name and on behalf of the Partnership, any Services Agreement with
Affiliates of any of the Partnership or the General Partner, on such terms as the General Partner,
in its sole and absolute discretion, believes are advisable.
7.6
Indemnification
.
7.6.1
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Partnership shall indemnify each
Indemnitee from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities (whether joint or
several), expenses (including attorneys fees and other legal fees and expenses), judgments, fines,
settlements and other amounts arising from any and all claims, demands, actions, suits or
proceedings, civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, that relate to the operations of the
Partnership (
Actions
) as set forth in this Agreement in which such Indemnitee may be involved, or
is threatened to be involved, as a party or otherwise;
provided
,
however
, that the
Partnership shall not indemnify an Indemnitee (i) for the act or omission of the Indemnitee
material to the matter giving rise to the proceeding which was committed in bad faith or was the
result of active and deliberate dishonesty; (ii) for any transaction for which such Indemnitee
received an improper personal benefit (in money, property or services) in violation or breach of
any provision of this Agreement; or (iii) in the case of a criminal proceeding, for an unlawful act
or omission by the Indemnitee for which the Indemnitee had reasonable cause to believe was
unlawful. Without limitation, the foregoing indemnity shall extend to any liability of any
Indemnitee, pursuant to a loan guaranty or otherwise, for any indebtedness of the Partnership or
any Subsidiary of the Partnership (including any indebtedness which the Partnership or any
Subsidiary of the Partnership has assumed or taken subject to), and the General Partner is hereby
authorized and empowered, on behalf of the Partnership, to enter into one or more indemnity
agreements consistent with the provisions of this
Section 7.6
in favor of any Indemnitee having or
potentially having liability for any such indebtedness. It is the intention of this
Section 7.6.1
that the Partnership indemnify each Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by law. The
termination of any proceeding by judgment, order or settlement does not create a presumption that
the Indemnitee did not meet the requisite standard of conduct set forth in this
Section 7.6.1
.
The termination of any proceeding by conviction of an Indemnitee or upon a plea of
nolo
contendere
or its equivalent by an Indemnitee, or an entry of an order of probation against an
Indemnitee prior to judgment, does not create a presumption that such Indemnitee acted in a manner
contrary to that specified in this
Section 7.6.1
with respect to the subject matter of such
proceeding. Any indemnification pursuant to this
Section 7.6
shall be made only out of the
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assets of the Partnership, and neither the General Partner nor any Limited Partner shall have
any obligation to contribute to the capital of the Partnership or otherwise provide funds to enable
the Partnership to fund its obligations under this
Section 7.6
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7.6.2
To the fullest extent permitted by law, expenses incurred by an Indemnitee who is a
party to a proceeding or otherwise subject to or the focus of or is involved in any Action shall be
paid or reimbursed by the Partnership as incurred by the Indemnitee in advance of the final
disposition of the Action upon receipt by the Partnership of (i) a written affirmation by the
Indemnitee of the Indemnitees good faith belief that the standard of conduct necessary for
indemnification by the Partnership as authorized in this
Section 7.6.1
has been met, and (ii) a
written undertaking by or on behalf of the Indemnitee to repay the amount if it shall ultimately be
determined that the standard of conduct has not been met.
7.6.3
The indemnification provided by this
Section 7.6
shall be in addition to any other
rights to which an Indemnitee or any other Person may be entitled under any agreement, pursuant to
any vote of the Partners, as a matter of law or otherwise, and shall continue as to an Indemnitee
who has ceased to serve in such capacity and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors,
assigns and administrators of the Indemnitee unless otherwise provided in a written agreement with
such Indemnitee or in the writing pursuant to which such Indemnitee is indemnified.
7.6.4
The Partnership may, but shall not be obligated to, purchase and maintain insurance, on
behalf of any of the Indemnitees and such other Persons as the General Partner shall determine,
against any liability that may be asserted against or expenses that may be incurred by such Person
in connection with the Partnerships activities, regardless of whether the Partnership would have
the power to indemnify such Person against such liability under the provisions of this Agreement.
7.6.5
Any liabilities which an Indemnitee incurs as a result of acting on behalf of the
Partnership or the General Partner (whether as a fiduciary or otherwise) in connection with the
operation, administration or maintenance of an employee benefit plan or any related trust or
funding mechanism (whether such liabilities are in the form of excise taxes assessed by the IRS,
penalties assessed by the Department of Labor, restitutions to such a plan or trust or other
funding mechanism or to a participant or beneficiary of such plan, trust or other funding
mechanism, or otherwise) shall be treated as liabilities or judgments or fines under this
Section
7.6
, unless such liabilities arise as a result of (i) the act or omission of the Indemnitee
material to the matter giving rise to the proceeding which was committed in bad faith or was the
result of active and deliberate dishonesty; (ii) any transaction for which such Indemnitee received
an improper personal benefit (in money, property or services) in violation or breach of any
provision of this Agreement; or (iii) in the case of a criminal proceeding, an unlawful act or
omission by the Indemnitee for which the Indemnitee had reasonable cause to believe was unlawful.
7.6.6
In no event may an Indemnitee subject any of the Partners to personal liability by
reason of the indemnification provisions set forth in this Agreement.
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7.6.7
An Indemnitee shall not be denied indemnification in whole or in part under this
Section 7.6
because the Indemnitee had an interest in the transaction with respect to which the
indemnification applies if the transaction was otherwise permitted by the terms of this Agreement.
7.6.8
The provisions of this
Section 7.6
are for the benefit of the Indemnitees, their heirs,
successors, assigns and administrators and shall not be deemed to create any rights for the benefit
of any other Persons. Any amendment, modification or repeal of this
Section 7.6
or any provision
hereof shall be prospective only and shall not in any way affect the obligations of the Partnership
or the limitations on the Partnerships liability to any Indemnitee under this
Section 7.6
as in
effect immediately prior to such amendment, modification or repeal with respect to claims arising
from or relating to matters occurring, in whole or in part, prior to such amendment, modification
or repeal, regardless of when such claims may arise or be asserted.
7.6.9
It is the intent of the Partners that any amounts paid by the Partnership to the General
Partner pursuant to this
Section 7.6
that are not treated for federal income tax purposes as
repayments of advances made by the General Partner on behalf of the Partnership shall be treated as
guaranteed payments within the meaning of Code Section 707(c).
7.7
Liability of the General Partner
.
7.7.1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, neither the
General Partner nor any of its directors or officers shall be liable or accountable in damages or
otherwise to the Partnership, any Partners or any Assignees for losses sustained, liabilities
incurred or benefits not derived as a result of errors in judgment or mistakes of fact or law or of
any act or omission if the General Partner or such director or officer acted in good faith.
7.7.2
The General Partner is under no obligation to give priority to the separate interests of
the Limited Partners or the General Partners shareholders (including the tax consequences to
Limited Partners, Assignees or the General Partners shareholders) in deciding whether to cause the
Partnership to take(or decline to take) any actions.
7.7.3
Subject to its obligations and duties as General Partner set forth in
Section 7.1.1
hereof, the General Partner may exercise any of the powers granted to it by this Agreement and
perform any of the duties imposed upon it hereunder either directly or by or through its employees
or agents (subject to the supervision and control of the General Partner). The General Partner
shall not be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any such agent appointed
by it in good faith.
7.7.4
To the extent that, at law or in equity, the General Partner has duties (including
fiduciary duties) and liabilities relating thereto to the Partnership or the Limited Partners, the
General Partner shall not be liable to the Partnership or to any other Partner for its good faith
reliance on the provisions of this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement, to
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the extent that they restrict the duties and liabilities of the General Partner otherwise
existing at law or in equity, to replace such other duties and liabilities of such General Partner.
7.7.5
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, except for fraud, willful misconduct or
gross negligence, or pursuant to any express indemnities given to the Partnership by any Partner
pursuant to any other written instrument, no Partner shall have any personal liability whatsoever,
to the Partnership or to the other Partner(s), for the debts or liabilities of the Partnership or
the Partnerships obligations hereunder, and the full recourse of the other Partner(s) shall be
limited to that Partners Partnership Interest. To the fullest extent permitted by law, no
officer, director or shareholder of the General Partner shall be liable to the Partnership for
money damages except for (i) active and deliberate dishonesty established by a non-appealable final
judgment or (ii) actual receipt of an improper benefit or profit in money, property or services.
Without limitation of the foregoing, and except for fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence,
or pursuant to any such express indemnity, no property or assets of any Partner, other than its
interest in the Partnership, shall be subject to levy, execution or other enforcement procedures
for the satisfaction of any judgment(or other judicial process) in favor of any other Partner(s)
and arising out of, or in connection with, this Agreement. This Agreement is executed by the
officers of the General Partner solely as officers of the same and not in their own individual
capacities.
7.7.6
Any amendment, modification or repeal of this
Section 7.7
or any provision hereof shall
be prospective only and shall not in any way affect the limitations on the General Partners, and
its officers and directors, liability to the Partnership and the Limited Partners under this
Section 7.7
as in effect immediately prior to such amendment, modification or repeal with respect
to claims arising from or relating to matters occurring, in whole or in part, prior to such
amendment, modification or repeal, regardless of when such claims may arise or be asserted.
7.8
Other Matters Concerning the General Partner
.
7.8.1
The General Partner may rely and shall be protected in acting or refraining from acting
upon any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, consent,
order, bond, debenture or other paper or document believed by it in good faith to be genuine and to
have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties.
7.8.2
The General Partner may consult with legal counsel, accountants, appraisers, management
consultants, investment bankers, architects, engineers, environmental consultants and other
consultants and advisers selected by it, and any act taken or omitted to be taken in reliance upon
the opinion of such Persons as to matters that the General Partner reasonably believes to be within
such Persons professional or expert competence shall be conclusively presumed to have been done or
omitted in good faith.
7.8.3
The General Partner shall have the right, in respect of any of its powers or obligations
hereunder, to act through any of its duly authorized officers and a duly appointed attorney or
attorneys-in-fact. Each such attorney shall, to the extent provided by the General Partner in the
power of attorney, have full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and duty that
is permitted or required to be done by the General Partner hereunder.
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7.8.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or the Act, any action of the
General Partner on behalf of the Partnership or any decision of the General Partner to refrain from
acting on behalf of the Partnership, undertaken in the good faith belief that such action or
omission is necessary or advisable in order (i) to protect the ability of the General Partner to
continue to qualify as a REIT, (ii) for the General Partner otherwise to satisfy the REIT
Requirements, or (iii) to avoid the General Partner incurring any taxes under Code Section 857 or
Code Section 4981, is expressly authorized under this Agreement and is deemed approved by all of
the Limited Partners.
7.9
Title to Partnership Assets
.
Title to Partnership assets, whether real, personal
or mixed and whether tangible or intangible, shall be deemed to be owned by the Partnership as an
entity, and no Partner, individually or collectively with other Partners or Persons, shall have any
ownership interest in such Partnership assets or any portion thereof. Title to any or all of the
Partnership assets may be held in the name of the Partnership, the General Partner or one or more
nominees, as the General Partner may determine, including Affiliates of the General Partner. The
General Partner hereby declares and warrants that any Partnership assets for which legal title is
held in the name of the General Partner or any nominee or Affiliate of the General Partner shall be
held by the General Partner for the use and benefit of the Partnership in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement. All Partnership assets shall be recorded as the property of the
Partnership in its books and records, irrespective of the name in which legal title to such
Partnership assets is held.
7.10
Reliance by Third Parties
.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Agreement, any Person dealing with the Partnership shall be entitled to assume that the General
Partner has full power and authority, without the consent or approval of any other Partner or
Person, to encumber, sell or otherwise use in any manner any and all assets of the Partnership and
to enter into any contracts on behalf of the Partnership, and take any and all actions on behalf of
the Partnership, and such Person shall be entitled to deal with the General Partner as if it were
the Partnerships sole party in interest, both legally and beneficially. Each Limited Partner
hereby waives any and all defenses or other remedies that may be available against such Person to
contest, negate or disaffirm any action of the General Partner in connection with any such dealing.
In no event shall any Person dealing with the General Partner or its representatives be obligated
to ascertain that the terms of this Agreement have been complied with or to inquire into the
necessity or expediency of any act or action of the General Partner or its representatives. Each
and every certificate, document or other instrument executed on behalf of the Partnership by the
General Partner or its representatives shall be conclusive evidence in favor of any and every
Person relying in good faith thereon or claiming thereunder that (i) at the time of the execution
and delivery of such certificate, document or instrument, this Agreement was in full force and
effect, (ii) the Person executing and delivering such certificate, document or instrument was duly
authorized and empowered to do so for and on behalf of the Partnership and (iii) such certificate,
document or instrument was duly executed and delivered in accordance with the terms and provisions
of this Agreement and is binding upon the Partnership.
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8.
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF LIMITED PARTNERS
.
8.1
Limitation of Liability
.
The Limited Partners shall have no liability under this
Agreement (other than for breach thereof) except as expressly provided in
Section 10.4
or under the
Act.
8.2
Management of Business
.
No Limited Partner or Assignee (other than the General
Partner, any of its Affiliates or any officer, director, member, employee, partner, agent or
representative of the General Partner, the Partnership or any of their Affiliates, in their
capacity as such) shall have any right to take part in the operations, management or control
(within the meaning of the Act) of the Partnerships business, transact any business in the
Partnerships name or have the power to sign documents for or otherwise bind the Partnership. The
transaction of any such business by the General Partner, any of its Affiliates or any officer,
director, member, employee, partner, agent or representative of the General Partner, the
Partnership or any of their Affiliates, in their capacity as such, shall not affect, impair or
eliminate the limitations on the liability of the Limited Partners or Assignees under this
Agreement.
8.3
Outside Activities of Limited Partners
.
Subject to any agreements entered into
pursuant to
Section 7.5.5
hereof and any other agreements entered into by a Limited Partner or its
Affiliates with the General Partner, the Partnership or a Subsidiary (including any employment
agreement), any Limited Partner and any Assignee, officer, director, employee, agent, trustee,
Affiliate, member or shareholder of any Limited Partner shall be entitled to and may have business
interests and engage in business activities in addition to those relating to the Partnership,
including business interests and activities that are in direct or indirect competition with the
Partnership or that are enhanced by the activities of the Partnership. Neither the Partnership nor
any Partner shall have any rights by virtue of this Agreement in any business ventures of any
Limited Partner or Assignee. Subject to such agreements, none of the Limited Partners nor any
other Person shall have any rights by virtue of this Agreement or the partnership relationship
established hereby in any business ventures of any other Person (other than the General Partner, to
the extent expressly provided herein), and such Person shall have no obligation pursuant to this
Agreement, subject to
Section 7.5.5
hereof and any other agreements entered into by a Limited
Partner or its Affiliates with the General Partner, the Partnership or a Subsidiary, to offer any
interest in any such business ventures to the Partnership, any Limited Partner or any such other
Person, even if such opportunity is of a character that, if presented to the Partnership, any
Limited Partner or such other Person, could be taken by such Person.
8.4
No Return of Capital
.
Without limitation of the rights of Redemption set forth in
Section 8.5
hereof, no Limited Partner shall be entitled to the withdrawal or return of its Capital
Contribution, except upon termination of the Partnership as provided herein. Except to the extent
provided in
Section 4
or
Section 6
hereof, as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or in
connection with any class of Partnership Units issued pursuant to
Section 4.4
, no Limited Partner
or Assignee shall have priority over any other Limited Partner or Assignee either as to the return
of Capital Contributions or as to profits, losses or distributions.
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8.5
Redemption Rights of Qualifying Parties
.
8.5.1
On the fifth anniversary of the issuance of the Class A Convertible Preferred Units (but
not prior to nor following such date (provided that a Notice of Redemption may be delivered prior
to such fifth anniversary)), if a Qualified Public Offering has been consummated on or at any time
prior to such fifth anniversary, subject to
Section 11.6.3
, a Qualifying Party, but no other
Limited Partner or Assignee, shall have the right (subject to the terms and conditions set forth
herein) to require the Partnership to redeem (a
Redemption
) all or a portion of the Class A
Convertible Preferred Units held by such Qualifying Party (such Class A Convertible Preferred Units
being hereafter referred to as
Tendered Units
) in exchange for any of the following, selected by
the General Partner in its sole discretion, payable on the Specified Redemption Date: (A
) the
Redemption Cash Amount; (B) the Redemption Common Unit
Amount; or (C) the Redemption Preferred Unit
Amount. For purposes of this
Section 8.5.1
,
Redemption Cash Amount
means an amount equal to the
product of (x) the sum of (i) the Class A Convertible Preferred Unit Liquidation Preference Amount,
plus (ii) all accumulated and all declared but unpaid distributions relating to a Class A
Convertible Preferred Unit, multiplied by (y) the number of Tendered Units, payable, at the General
Partners sole and exclusive option, in cash or pursuant to a promissory note maturing five (5)
years from the date of issuance and having an interest rate at prevailing market terms (as
determined in the sole discretion of the General Partner) and otherwise in a form acceptable to the
General Partner.
Redemption Common Unit Amount
means the number of Common Units equal to the
quotient of the Redemption Cash Amount divided by the Value of a Common Unit on the Specified
Redemption Date.
Redemption Preferred Unit Amount
means the number of perpetual preferred units,
each with a market distribution rate and with a liquidation preference equal to the Class A
Convertible Preferred Unit Liquidation Preference Amount, equal to the sum of (A) the number of
Tendered Units plus (B) a number equal to the quotient, rounded to the nearest whole number, of the
aggregate amount of accrued and unpaid distributions on the Tendered Units, divided by the Class A
Convertible Preferred Unit Liquidation Preference Amount.
8.5.2
Subject to
Section 11.6.3
and to any applicable restrictions set forth in any agreement,
including a contribution agreement, between a Partner and the Partnership relating to any
Contributed Interest or Contributed Property, a Qualifying Party, but no other Limited Partner or
Assignee, shall have the right (subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein) to require
the Partnership to redeem (also a
Redemption
) all or a portion of the Common Units held by such
Qualifying Party (such Common Units also being hereafter referred to as
Tendered Units
) in
exchange for the Redemption Cash Amount payable on the Specified Redemption Date. For purposes of
this
Section 8.5.2
,
Redemption Cash Amount
means an amount in cash equal to the product of (y)
the Value of a Common Share, multiplied by (z) such Tendering Partys Common Shares Amount, all
determined as of the date of receipt by the General Partner of such Tendering Partys Notice of
Redemption or, if such date is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day.
8.5.3
Any Redemption shall be exercised pursuant to a Notice of Redemption delivered to the
General Partner by such Qualifying Party (the
Tendering Party
) when exercising the Redemption
right. The Partnerships obligation to effect a Redemption, however, shall not arise or be binding
against the Partnership before the Business Day following
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the Cut-Off Date and, with respect to any Common Unit, such Common Units Class A Transition
Unlock Date. Regardless of the binding or non-binding nature of a pending Redemption, a Tendering
Party shall have no right to receive distributions with respect to any Tendered Units (other than
the Redemption Cash Amount) paid after delivery of the Notice of Redemption, whether or not the
Partnership Record Date for such distribution precedes or coincides with such delivery of the
Notice of Redemption. In the event of a Redemption, the Redemption Cash Amount shall be delivered
as a certified check payable to the Tendering Party or, in the General Partners sole and absolute
discretion, in immediately available funds (subject, however, to the Tendering Partys ability to
elect payment via a five (5) year note with respect to a Redemption under
Section 8.5.1
above).
8.5.4
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, no Qualifying Party shall
have the right of Redemption for any Common Unit prior to such Common Units Class A Transition
Unlock Date, if applicable, and any purported exercise of rights of Redemption shall be void and
invalid with respect to the Common Units for which the Class A Transition Unlock Date has not
occurred.
8.5.5
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, with respect to any
proposed
Redemption under
Section 8.5.2
above (but, for the avoidance of doubt, not with respect to any
proposed Redemption under
Section 8.5.1
above), on or before the close of business on the Cut-Off
Date, the General Partner may, in its sole and absolute discretion but subject to the Ownership
Limit and the transfer restrictions and other limitations of the Articles of Incorporation, elect
to acquire, up to 100% of the Tendered Units from the Tendering Party (the percentage elected to be
acquired by the General Partner being referred to as the
Applicable Percentage
) in exchange for
the REIT Consideration. It shall be a condition to the General Partners ability to deliver the
REIT Consideration that any such consideration shall consist of Common Shares which shall, upon
issuance, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. In making such
election, the General Partner shall act in a fair, equitable and reasonable manner that neither
prefers one group or class of Qualifying Parties over another nor discriminates against a group or
class of Qualifying Parties. If the General Partner so elects, on the Specified Redemption Date
the Tendering Party shall sell the Applicable Percentage of the Tendered Units to the General
Partner in exchange for the REIT Consideration. The Tendering Party shall submit (i) such
information, certification or affidavit as the General Partner may reasonably require in connection
with the application of the Ownership Limit and any other restrictions and limitations imposed by
the Articles of Incorporation on such acquisition and (ii) such written representations, investment
letters, legal opinions or other instruments necessary in the view of the General Partner to effect
compliance with the Securities Act and the application of the Code. In the event of a purchase of
any Tendered Units by the General Partner pursuant to this
Section 8.5.5
, the Tendering Party shall
no longer have the right to cause the Partnership to effect a Redemption of such Tendered Units,
and, upon notice to the Tendering Party by the General Partner given on or before the close of
business on the Cut-Off Date, that the General Partner has elected to acquire some or all of the
Tendered Units pursuant to this
Section 8.5.5
, the Partnership shall have no obligation to effect a
Redemption of the Tendered Units as to which the notice by the General Partner relates. The REIT
Consideration shall be delivered by the General Partner as duly authorized, validly issued, fully
paid and non-assessable Common Shares and, if applicable, Rights, free of any pledge, lien,
encumbrance or restriction, other than the Ownership Limit and other restrictions provided in the
Articles of Incorporation,
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the Bylaws of the General Partner, the Securities Act and relevant state securities or blue
sky laws. Neither any Tendering Party whose Tendered Units are acquired by the General Partner
pursuant to this
Section 8.5.5
, any Partner nor any other interested Person shall have any right to
require or cause the General Partner to register, qualify or list any Common Shares owned or held
by such Person, whether or not such Common Shares are issued pursuant to this
Section 8.5.5,
with
the SEC, with any state securities commissioner, department or agency, under the Securities Act or
the Exchange Act or with any stock exchange;
provided
,
however
,
that this
limitation shall not be in derogation of any registration or similar rights granted pursuant to any
other written agreement between the General Partner and any such Person. Notwithstanding any delay
in such delivery, the Tendering Party shall be deemed the owner of such Common Shares and Rights
for all purposes, including rights to vote or consent, receive dividends, and exercise rights, as
of the Specified Redemption Date. Common Shares issued upon an acquisition of the Tendered Units
by the General Partner pursuant to this
Section 8.5.5
may contain such legends regarding
restrictions under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws as the General Partner
determines to be necessary or advisable in order to ensure compliance with such laws.
8.5.6
Notwithstanding the provisions of
Sections 8.5.1
and
8.5.5
hereof, no Tendering Party
shall have any rights (including any right to a Redemption pursuant to
Section 8.5.1
) under this
Agreement that would otherwise be prohibited under the Articles of Incorporation with respect to
the Ownership Limit. To the extent that any attempted Redemption or acquisition of the Tendered
Units by the General Partner pursuant to
Section 8.5.5
hereof would be in violation of this
Section
8.5.6
, it shall be null and void
ab initio
, and the Tendering Party shall not acquire any rights or
economic interests in Common Shares otherwise issuable by the General Partner under
Section 8.5.5
.
hereof and the General Partner shall be required in lieu thereof to pay the Redemption Cash Amount.
8.5.7
Notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 8.5.4
hereof, the General Partner shall not,
under any circumstances, elect to acquire Tendered Units in exchange for the REIT Consideration if
such exchange would be prohibited under the Articles of Incorporation.
8.5.8
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in no event shall the General
Partner be obligated to deliver cash in respect of any Redemption pursuant to
Section 8.5.1
or
Section 8.5.2
unless the General Partner so elects in its sole discretion.
8.5.9
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary (but subject to
Section 8.5.6
hereof),
with respect to any Redemption (or any tender of Partnership Units for Redemption if the Tendered
Units are acquired by the General Partner pursuant to
Section 8.5.5
hereof) pursuant to this
Section 8.5
:
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All Partnership Units acquired by the General Partner pursuant
to
Section 8.5.5
hereof may, at the election of the General Partner, be
converted into and deemed to be a General Partner Interest comprised of the
same number of Common Units.
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(b)
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Subject to the Ownership Limit, no Tendering Party may effect a
Redemption for less than five hundred (500) Common Units or, if such Tendering
Party holds (as a Limited Partner or, economically, as an Assignee)
less than
five hundred (500) Common Units, all of the Common Units held by such Tendering
Party.
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Each Tendering Party (a) may effect a Redemption only once in
each fiscal quarter of a twelve-month period, unless otherwise permitted by the
General Partner, in its sole and absolute discretion and (b) may not effect a
Redemption during the period after the Partnership Record Date with respect to
a distribution and before the record date established by the General Partner
for a distribution to its shareholders of some or all of its portion of such
Partnership distribution.
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The consummation of such Redemption (or an acquisition of
Tendered Units by the General Partner pursuant to Section 8.5.4 hereof, as the
case may be) shall be subject to the expiration or termination of the
applicable waiting period, if any, under the Hart-Scott-
Rodino Antitrust
Improvements Act of 1976, as amended.
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Subject to
Section 8.5.1
, the Tendering Party shall continue to
own all Partnership Units subject to any Redemption, and be treated as a
Limited Partner or Holder, as applicable, with respect to such Partnership
Units for all purposes of this Agreement, until such Partnership Units are
either paid for by the Partnership pursuant to
Section 8.5.1
hereof or
transferred to the General Partner and paid for, by the issuance of the Common
Shares, pursuant to
Section 8.5.5
hereof on the Specified Redemption Date.
Until a Specified Redemption Date and an acquisition of the Tendered Units by
the General Partner pursuant to
Section 8.5.5
hereof, the Tendering Party shall
have no rights as a shareholder of the General Partner with respect to the
Common Shares issuable in connection with such acquisition.
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All Tendered Units shall be delivered to the General Partner
free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances whatsoever and should any
such liens, claims and/or encumbrances exist or arise with respect to such
Tendered Units, the General Partner shall be under no obligation to acquire or
redeem the same. Each Limited Partner further agrees that, in the event any
state or local property transfer tax is payable as a result of the transfer of
its Tendered Units to the General Partner (or its designee), such Limited
Partner shall assume and pay such transfer tax.
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8.5.10
In connection with an exercise of Redemption rights pursuant to this
Section 8.5
, the
Tendering Party shall submit the following to the General Partner, in addition to the Notice of
Redemption:
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A written affidavit, dated the same date as the Notice of
Redemption, (a) disclosing the actual and constructive ownership, as determined
for
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purposes of Code Sections 856(a)(6) and 856(h), of Common Shares by (i) such
Tendering Party and (ii) any Related Party and (b) representing that, after
giving effect to the Redemption or an acquisition of the Tendered Units by the
General Partner pursuant to
Section 8.5.5
hereof, neither the Tendering Party
nor any Related Party will own Common Shares in excess of the Ownership Limit;
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A written representation that neither the Tendering Party nor
any Related Party has any intention to acquire any additional Common Shares
prior to the closing of the Redemption or an acquisition of the Tendered Units
by a REIT Partner pursuant to
Section 8.5.5.B
hereof on the Specified
Redemption Date; and
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An undertaking to certify, at and as a condition to the closing
of (i) the Redemption or (ii) the acquisition of the Tendered Units by the
General Partner pursuant to
Section 8.5.5
hereof on the Specified Redemption
Date, that either (a) the actual and constructive ownership of Common Shares by
the Tendering Party and any Related Party remain unchanged from that disclosed
in the affidavit required by
Section 8.5.10
(a) or (b) after giving effect to
the Redemption or an acquisition of the Tendered Units by the General Partner
pursuant to
Section 8.5.4
hereof, neither the Tendering Party nor any Related
Party shall own Common Shares in violation of the Ownership Limit.
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8.5.11
Partnership Right to Call Limited Partner Interests
.
Notwithstanding any other
provision of this Agreement, (x) on and after the date on which the aggregate economic interests of
the Limited Partners in the assets of the Partnership are less than one percent (1%), or (y) at any
time from and after the date hereof that the Partnership determines, in its sole and absolute
discretion, that it is reasonably necessary for the General Partner to maintain or restore its
status as a REIT or to satisfy the REIT Requirements that the Partnership redeem all or a portion
of the Class A Convertible Preferred Units held by any Limited Partner, then, at either such time,
the Partnership shall have the right, but not the obligation, from time to time and at any such
time to redeem any and all outstanding Limited Partner Interests by treating any Limited Partner as
a Tendering Party who has delivered a Notice of Redemption pursuant to
Section 8.5
hereof for the
amount of Common Units to be specified by the General Partner, in its sole and absolute discretion,
by notice to such Limited Partner that the Partnership has elected to exercise its rights under
this
Section 8.5.11
. Such notice given by the General Partner to a Limited Partner pursuant to
this
Section 8.5.11
shall be treated as if it were a Notice of Redemption delivered to the General
Partner by such Limited Partner. For purposes of this
Section 8.5.11
, (a) any Limited Partner
(whether or not otherwise a Qualifying Party) may, in the General Partners sole and absolute
discretion, be treated as a Qualifying Party that is a Tendering Party and (b) the provisions of
Sections 8.5.9(b)
, and
8.5.
9(c)
hereof shall not apply, but the remainder of
Section 8.5
hereof
shall apply, mutatis mutandis.
8.6
Mergers
.
The General Partner shall not permit the Partnership to be a party to
any consolidation, merger, combination or other transaction pursuant to which the Common Units are
converted or changed into or exchanged for partnership interests and/or other securities
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of another operating partnership in an UPREIT or similar structure, in each case without the
affirmative vote of both (i) the holders of at least a majority of the Percentage Interests
excluding the General Partners Interest, voting together as a single class, and (ii) the holders
of at least a majority of the Class A Convertible Preferred Units, unless upon consummation of any
such consolidation, merger, combination or other transaction, the holders of Common Units shall
receive shares of stock or beneficial interest or other equity securities of the parent REIT of
such operating partnership with preferences, rights and privileges not materially inferior to the
preferences, rights and privileges of Common Shares. This
Section 8.6
shall not be amended or
modified without the prior consent of the both (i) holders of at least a majority of the Percentage
Interests excluding the General Partners Interest, and (ii) the holders of at least a majority of
the Class A Convertible Preferred Units.
9.
BOOKS, RECORDS, ACCOUNTING AND REPORTS
.
9.1
Records and Accounting
.
9.1.1
The General Partner shall keep or cause to be kept at the principal office of the
Partnership those records and documents required to be maintained by the Act and other books and
records deemed by the General Partner to be appropriate with respect to the Partnerships business,
including all books and records necessary to provide to the Limited Partners any information, lists
and copies of documents required to be provided pursuant to
Section 9.3
hereof. Any records
maintained by or on behalf of the Partnership in the regular course of its business may be kept on,
or be in the form for, magnetic tape, photographs, micrographics or any other information storage
device, provided that the records so maintained are convertible into clearly legible written form
within a reasonable period of time.
9.1.2
The books of the Partnership shall be maintained, for financial and tax reporting
purposes, on an accrual basis in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting
principles, or on such other basis as the General Partner determines to be necessary or
appropriate. The Partnership and the General Partner may operate with integrated or consolidated
accounting records, operations and principles.
9.2
Fiscal Year
.
The Fiscal Year of the Partnership shall be the calendar year unless
otherwise determined by the General Partner.
9.3
Reports
.
9.3.1
As soon as practicable, but in no event later than one hundred twenty (120) days after
the close of each Fiscal Year, the General Partner shall cause to be mailed to each Limited Partner
of record as of the close of the Fiscal Year an annual report containing financial statements of
the Partnership, or of the General Partner if such statements are prepared on a consolidated basis
with the General Partner, for such Fiscal Year, presented in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, such statements to be audited by a nationally recognized firm of independent
public accountants selected by the General Partner.
9.3.2
As soon as practicable, but in no event later than one hundred five (105) days after the
close of each calendar quarter (except the last calendar quarter of each year), the General Partner
shall cause to be mailed to each Limited Partner of record as of the last day
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of the calendar quarter a report containing unaudited financial statements of the Partnership,
or of the General Partner if such statements are prepared solely on a consolidated basis with the
General Partner, and such other information as may be required by applicable law or regulation or
as the General Partner determines to be appropriate.
10.
TAX MATTERS
.
10.1
Preparation of Tax Returns
.
The General Partner shall arrange for the
preparation and timely filing of all returns with respect to Partnership income, gains, deductions,
losses and other items required of the Partnership for federal and state income tax purposes and
shall use commercially reasonable efforts to furnish, within ninety (90) days of the close of each
taxable year, the tax information reasonably required by Limited Partners for federal and state
income tax reporting purposes. The Limited Partners shall promptly provide the General Partner
with such information relating to the Contributed Properties, including tax basis and other
relevant information, as may be reasonably requested by the General Partner from time to time for
the purpose of complying with this
Section 10.1
.
10.2
Tax Elections
.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the General Partner shall,
in its sole and absolute discretion, determine whether to make or revoke any available election
pursuant to the Code, including, but not limited to, the election under Code Section 754.
10.3
Tax Matters Partner
.
10.3.1
The General Partner shall be the tax matters partner of the Partnership for federal
income tax purposes. The tax matters partner shall receive no compensation for its services. All
third-party costs and expenses incurred by the tax matters partner in performing its duties as such
(including legal and accounting fees and expenses) shall be borne by the Partnership in addition to
any reimbursement pursuant to
Section 7.3
hereof. Nothing herein shall be construed to restrict
the Partnership from engaging an accounting firm or other advisors to assist the tax matters
partner in discharging its duties hereunder, so long as the compensation paid by the Partnership
for such services is reasonable.
10.3.2
The tax matters partner is authorized, but not required:
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to enter into any settlement with the IRS with respect to any
administrative or judicial proceedings for the adjustment of Partnership items
required to be taken into account by a Partner for income tax purposes(such
administrative proceedings being referred to as a tax audit and such judicial
proceedings being referred to as judicial review), and in the settlement
agreement the tax matters partner may expressly state that such agreement shall
bind all Partners, except that such settlement agreement shall not bind any
Partner (i) who (within the time prescribed pursuant to the Code and
Regulations) files a statement with the IRS providing that the tax matters
partner shall not have the authority to enter into a settlement agreement on
behalf of such Partner or (ii) who is a notice partner (as defined in Code
Section 6231) or a member of a notice group (as defined in Code Section
6223(b)(2));
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in the event that a notice of a final administrative adjustment
at the Partnership level of any item required to be taken into account by a
Partner for tax purposes (a final adjustment) is mailed to the tax matters
partner, to seek judicial review of such final adjustment, including the filing
of a petition for readjustment with the United States Tax Court or the United
States Claims Court, or the filing of a complaint for refund with the District
Court of the United States for the district in which the Partnerships
principal place of business is located;
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to intervene in any action brought by any other Partner for
judicial review of a final adjustment;
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to file a request for an administrative adjustment with the IRS
at any time and, if any part of such request is not allowed by the IRS, to file
an appropriate pleading (petition or complaint) for judicial review with
respect to such request;
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to enter into an agreement with the IRS to extend the period
for assessing any tax that is attributable to any item required to be taken
into account by a Partner for tax purposes, or an item affected by such item;
and
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to take any other action on behalf of the Partners in
connection with any tax audit or judicial review proceeding to the extent
permitted by applicable law or regulations.
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The taking of any action and the incurring of any expense by the tax matters partner in
connection with any such proceeding, except to the extent required by law, is a matter in the sole
and absolute discretion of the tax matters partner and the provisions relating to indemnification
of the General Partner set forth in
Section 7.6
hereof shall be fully applicable to the tax matters
partner in its capacity as such.
10.4
Withholding
.
The Partnership shall be authorized to withhold from or pay on
behalf of or with respect to any Unitholder, any amount of federal, state, local or foreign taxes
that the General Partner determines that the Partnership is required to withhold or pay with
respect to any amount distributable or allocable to such Unitholder pursuant to this Agreement,
including any taxes required to be withheld or paid by the Partnership pursuant to Section 1441,
1442, 1445 or 1446 of the Code. Any amount paid on behalf of or with respect to a Unitholder shall
constitute a loan by the Partnership to such Unitholder, which loan shall be repaid by such
Unitholder within fifteen (15) days after notice from the General Partner that such payment must be
made unless (i) the Partnership withholds such payment from a distribution that would otherwise be
made to the Unitholder or (ii) the General Partner determines, in its sole and absolute discretion,
that such payment may be satisfied out of the available funds of the Partnership that would, but
for such payment, be distributed to the Unitholder. Any amounts withheld pursuant to the foregoing
clause (i) or (ii) shall be treated as having been distributed to such Unitholder. The Partnership
shall have (without the requirement that any party take any further action) a security interest in
such Unitholders Partnership Interests to secure such Unitholders obligation to pay to the
Partnership any amounts required to be paid pursuant to this
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Section 10.4
. In the event that a Unitholder fails to pay any amounts owed to the Partnership
pursuant to this
Section 10.4
when due, the General Partner may, in its sole and absolute
discretion, elect to make the payment to the Partnership on behalf of such defaulting Unitholder,
and in such event shall be deemed to have loaned such amount to such defaulting Unitholder and
shall succeed to all rights and remedies of the Partnership as against such defaulting Unitholder
(including the right to receive distributions). Any amounts payable by a Unitholder hereunder
shall bear interest at the prime rate at large United States money center commercial banks, as
published from time to time in The Wall Street Journal, plus four (4) percentage points (but not
higher than the maximum lawful rate) from the date such amount is due (i.e., fifteen (15) days
after demand) until such amount is paid in full. Each Unitholder shall take such actions as the
General Partner shall request in order to perfect or enforce the security interest created
hereunder.
10.5
Organizational Expenses
.
The Partnership shall elect to deduct expenses, if any,
incurred by it in organizing the Partnership ratably over the period provided in Section 709 of the
Code unless the General Partner reasonably determines that such election is not in the best
interest of the Partners.
11.
TRANSFERS AND WITHDRAWALS
.
11.1
Transfer
.
11.1.1
No part of the Partnership Interest of any Partner shall be subject to the claims of
any creditor, to any spouse for alimony or support, or to legal process, and may not be voluntarily
or involuntarily alienated or encumbered except as may be specifically permitted in this Agreement.
11.1.2
No Partnership Interest shall be Transferred, in whole or in part, except in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth in this
Section 11
. Any Transfer or purported Transfer of
a Partnership Interest not made in accordance with this
Section 11
shall be null and void
ab
initio
.
11.1.3
No Transfer of any Partnership Interest may be made to a lender to the Partnership or
any Person who is related (within the meaning of Section 1.752-4(b) of the Regulations) to any
lender to the Partnership whose loan constitutes a Nonrecourse Liability, without the consent of
the General Partner in its sole and absolute discretion; provided that as a condition to such
consent, the lender will be required to enter into an arrangement with the Partnership and the
General Partner to redeem or exchange for the REIT Consideration any Partnership Units in which a
security interest is held by such lender concurrently with such time as such lender would be deemed
to be a partner in the Partnership for purposes of allocating liabilities to such lender under
Section 752 of the Code.
11.2
Transfer of General Partners Partnership Interest
.
11.2.1
The General Partner may not Transfer any of its General Partner Interest or withdraw
from the Partnership except as provided in this
Section 11.2
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11.2.2
Except as set forth in
Section 11.2.2
and
Section 11.2.3
below, the General Partner
shall not withdraw from the Partnership and shall not Transfer all or any portion of its interest
in the Partnership (whether by sale, disposition, statutory merger or consolidation, liquidation or
otherwise) without the Consent of the Limited Partners, which Consent may be given or withheld in
the sole and absolute discretion of the Limited Partners. Upon any Transfer of such a Partnership
Interest pursuant to the Consent of the Limited Partners and otherwise in accordance with the
provisions of this
Section 11.2.2
, the transferee shall become a successor General Partner for all
purposes herein, and shall be vested with the powers and rights of the transferor General Partner,
and shall be liable for all obligations and responsible for all duties of the General Partner, once
such transferee has executed such instruments as may be necessary to effectuate such admission and
to confirm the agreement of such transferee to be bound by all the terms and provisions of this
Agreement with respect to the Partnership Interest so acquired. It is a condition to any Transfer
otherwise permitted hereunder that the transferee assumes, by operation of law or express
agreement, all of the obligations of the transferor General Partner under this Agreement with
respect to such Transferred Partnership Interest, and such Transfer shall relieve the transferor
General Partner of its obligations under this Agreement without the Consent of the Limited
Partners. In the event that the General Partner withdraws from the Partnership, in violation of
this Agreement or otherwise, or otherwise dissolves or terminates, or upon the bankruptcy of the
General Partner, a Majority of the Limited Partners may elect to continue the Partnership business
by selecting a successor General Partner in accordance with the Act.
11.2.3
Notwithstanding the other provisions of this
Section 11
(other than
Section 11.6.3
hereof), the Partnership Interests of the General Partner may be Transferred, in whole or in part,
at any time or from time to time, to any Person that is, at the time of such Transfer, a Qualified
REIT Subsidiary. Any transferee of the entire General Partner Interest pursuant to this
Section
11.2.3
shall automatically become, without further action or Consent of any Limited Partners, the
sole general partner of the Partnership, subject to all the rights, privileges, duties and
obligations under this Agreement and the Act relating to a general partner. Upon any Transfer
permitted by this
Section 11.2.3
, the transferor Partner shall be relieved of all its obligations
under this Agreement. The provisions of
Section 11.2.2
(other than the last sentence thereof),
11.3
,
11.4.1
and
11.5
hereof shall not apply to any Transfer permitted by this
Section 11.2.3
.
11.2.4
Notwithstanding
Section 11.2.2
, the General Partner may merge with another entity if
immediately after such merger substantially all of the assets of the surviving entity, other than
the General Partner Interest held by the General Partner, are contributed to the Partnership as a
Capital Contribution in exchange for Partnership Units.
11.3
Transfer of Limited Partners Partnership Interests
.
11.3.1
General. No Limited Partner shall Transfer all or any portion of its
Partnership Interest to any transferee without the consent of the General Partner, which consent
may be withheld in its sole and absolute discretion,
provided
,
however
,
that
subject to
Section 11.3.4
and
Section 11.6.3
hereof, any Limited Partner that is an individual may
Transfer all or any portion of his Partnership Interest to any of his Family Members without the
consent of
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the General Partner,
provided
,
further
,
that the General Partner has the right
not to admit such transferee as a Substituted Limited Partner in the Partnership.
11.3.2
Conditions to Transfer Consent. Without limiting the generality of
Section
11.3.1
hereof, it is expressly understood and agreed that the General Partner will not consent to
any Transfer of all or any portion of any Partnership Interest pursuant to
Section 11.3.1
above
unless such Transfer meets each of the following conditions:
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Qualified Transferee
. Such Transfer is made only to a single
Qualified Transferee;
provided
,
however
, that, for such
purposes, all Qualified Transferees that are Affiliates, or that comprise
investment accounts or funds managed by a single Qualified Transferee and its
Affiliates, shall be considered together to be a single Qualified Transferee.
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Assumption of Obligations
. The transferee in such Transfer
assumes by operation of law or express agreement all of the obligations of the
transferor Limited Partner under this Agreement with respect to such
Transferred Partnership Interest; provided, that no such Transfer (unless made
pursuant to a statutory merger or consolidation wherein all obligations and
liabilities of the transferor Partner are assumed by a successor corporation by
operation of law) shall relieve the transferor Partner of its obligations under
this Agreement without the approval of the General Partner, in its sole and
absolute discretion. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any transferee of any
Transferred Partnership Interest shall be subject to any and all Ownership
Limits that may limit or restrict such transferees ability to exercise its
Redemption rights, including the Ownership Limit. Any transferee, whether or
not admitted as a Substituted Limited Partner, shall take subject to the
obligations of the transferor hereunder. Unless admitted as a Substituted
Limited Partner, no transferee, whether by a voluntary Transfer, by operation
of law or otherwise, shall have any rights hereunder, other than the rights of
an Assignee as provided in
Section 11.5
hereof.
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Effective Date
. Such Transfer is to be effective as of the
first day of a fiscal quarter of the Partnership.
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11.3.3
Incapacity. If a Limited Partner is subject to Incapacity, the executor,
administrator, trustee, committee, guardian, conservator or receiver of such Limited Partners
estate shall have all the rights of a Limited Partner, but not more rights than those enjoyed by
other Limited Partners, for the purpose of settling or managing the estate, and such power as the
Incapacitated Limited Partner possessed to Transfer all or any part of its interest in the
Partnership. The Incapacity of a Limited Partner, in and of itself, shall not dissolve or
terminate the Partnership.
11.3.4
No Adverse Tax Consequences. No Transfer by a Limited Partner of its
Partnership Interests may be made to or by any person if in the opinion of the General Partner, (i)
the Transfer would result in the Partnership being treated as an association taxable as
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a corporation or would result in a termination of the Partnership under Code Section 708,
(ii) such Transfer would be effectuated through an established securities market or a secondary
market (or the substantial equivalent thereof) within the meaning of Code Section 7704, or (iii)
such Transfer would require registration under the Securities Act or would otherwise violate any
federal or state securities laws or regulations applicable to the Partnership or the Partnership
Interests Transferred. The General Partner shall have the right to receive an opinion of counsel
reasonably satisfactory to it, at the cost of the Limited Partner desiring to effectuate such
transfer, to the effect that the proposed Transfer satisfies the requirements of the first sentence
of this
Section 11.3.4
.
11.4
Substituted Limited Partners
.
11.4.1
A transferee of the interest of a Limited Partner pursuant to a Transfer consented to
by the General Partner (or for which no consent is required) pursuant to
Section 11.3
may be
admitted as a Substituted Limited Partner only with the consent of the General Partner, which
consent may be given or withheld by the General Partner in its sole and absolute discretion. The
failure or refusal by the General Partner to permit a transferee of any such interests to become a
Substituted Limited Partner shall not give rise to any cause of action against the Partnership or
the General Partner. Subject to the foregoing, an Assignee shall not be admitted as a Substituted
Limited Partner until and unless it furnishes to the General Partner (i) an instrument of joinder
to this Agreement executed by such Assignee and (ii) such other documents and instruments as may be
required or advisable, in the sole and absolute discretion of the General Partner, to effect such
Assignees admission as a Substituted Limited Partner.
11.4.2
A transferee who has been admitted as a Substituted Limited Partner in accordance with
this
Section 11
shall have all the rights and powers and be subject to all the restrictions and
liabilities of a Limited Partner under this Agreement.
11.4.3
Upon the admission of a Substituted Limited Partner, the General Partner shall amend
its books and records to reflect the name, address and number of Partnership Units of such
Substituted Limited Partner and to eliminate or adjust, if necessary, the name, address and number
of Partnership Units of the predecessor of such Substituted Limited Partner.
11.5
Assignees
.
If the General Partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, does not
consent to the admission of any transferee of any Partnership Interest as a Substituted Limited
Partner in connection with a transfer consented to (or for which no consent is required) by the
General Partner pursuant to
Section 11.3.1
, such transferee shall be considered an Assignee for
purposes of this Agreement. An Assignee shall be entitled to all the rights of an assignee of a
limited partnership interest under the Act, and the right to receive distributions from the
Partnership and the share of Income, Loss and other items of income, gain, loss, deduction and
credit of the Partnership attributable to the Partnership Units assigned to such transferee, and
the rights to Transfer the Partnership Units in accordance with the provisions of this
Section 11
,
but shall not be deemed to be a holder of Partnership Units for any other purpose under this
Agreement, and shall not be entitled to effect a Consent or vote or effect a
Redemption with respect to such Partnership Units on any matter presented to the Limited
Partners for approval (such right to Consent or vote or effect a Redemption, to the extent provided
in this Agreement or under the Act, fully remaining with the transferor Limited Partner). In the
event that any such
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transferee desires to make a further assignment of any such Partnership Units,
such transferee shall be subject to all the provisions of this
Section 11
to the same extent and in
the same manner as any Limited Partner desiring to make an assignment of Partnership Units.
11.6
General Provisions
.
11.6.1
No Limited Partner may withdraw from the Partnership other than as a result of a
permitted Transfer of all of such Limited Partners Partnership Units in accordance with this
Section 11
, with respect to which the transferee becomes a Substituted Limited Partner, or pursuant
to a redemption (or acquisition by the General Partner) of all of its Partnership Units pursuant to
a Redemption under
Section 8.5
hereof and/or pursuant to terms and conditions of any Partnership
Unit Designation. Any Limited Partner who shall Transfer all of its Partnership Units in a
Transfer (i) consented to (or for which consent is not required) by the General Partner pursuant to
this
Section 11
where such transferee was admitted as a Substituted Limited Partner, (ii) pursuant
to the exercise of its rights to effect a redemption of all of its Partnership Units pursuant to a
Redemption under
Section 8.5
hereof and/or pursuant to any Partnership Unit Designation or (iii) to
the General Partner, whether or not pursuant to
Section 8.5.4
hereof, shall cease to be a Limited
Partner.
11.6.2
If any Partnership Unit is Transferred in compliance with the provisions of this
Section 11
, or is redeemed by the Partnership, or acquired by the General Partner pursuant to
Section 8.5.4
hereof, on any day other than the first day of a Fiscal Year, then Income, Losses,
each item thereof and all other items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit attributable to
such Partnership Unit for such Fiscal Year shall be allocated to the transferor Partner or the
Tendering Party, as the case may be, and, in the case of a Transfer or assignment other than a
Redemption, to the transferee Partner, by taking into account their varying interests during the
Fiscal Year in accordance with Code Section 706(d), using the interim closing of the books method
or another permissible method selected by the General Partner. Solely for purposes of making such
allocations, each of such items for the calendar month in which a Transfer occurs shall be
allocated to the transferee Partner and none of such items for the calendar month in which a
Transfer or a Redemption occurs shall be allocated to the transferor Partner or the Tendering
Party, as the case may be, if such Transfer occurs on or before the fifteenth (15th) day of the
month, otherwise such items shall be allocated to the transferor (unless such method of allocation
is determined by the General Partner to be improper). All distributions pursuant to
Section 5.1
attributable to such Partnership Unit with respect to which the Partnership Record Date is before
the date of such Transfer, assignment or Redemption shall be made to the transferor Partner or the
Tendering Party, as the case may be, and, in the case of a Transfer other than a Redemption, all
distributions pursuant to
Section 5.1
thereafter attributable to such Partnership Unit shall be
made to the transferee Partner.
11.6.3
In no event may any Transfer of a Partnership Interest by any Partner (including any
Redemption, any acquisition of Partnership Units by the General Partner or any other acquisition of
Partnership Units by the Partnership) be made (i) to any person or entity who lacks the legal
right, power or capacity to own a Partnership Interest; (ii) in violation of applicable law; (iii)
of any component portion of a Partnership Interest (other than a Partnership Unit), such as the
Capital Account, or rights to distributions, separate and apart from all other components of a
Partnership Interest; (iv) in the event that such Transfer would cause
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the General Partner to cease
to comply with the REIT Requirements; (v) if such Transfer would, in the opinion of counsel to the
Partnership or the General Partner, cause a termination of the Partnership for federal or state
income tax purposes (except as a result of the Redemption (or acquisition by a REIT Partner) of all
Common Units held by all Limited Partners); (vi) if such Transfer would, in the opinion of legal
counsel to the Partnership, cause the Partnership to cease to be classified as a partnership for
federal income tax purposes (except as a result of the Redemption (or acquisition by a REIT
Partner) of all Common Units held by all Limited Partners); (vii) if such Transfer would cause the
Partnership to become, with respect to any employee benefit plan subject to Title I of ERISA, a
party-in-interest (as defined in ERISA Section 3(14)) or a disqualified person (as defined in
Code Section 4975(c)); (viii) if such Transfer would, in the opinion of legal counsel to the
Partnership, cause any portion of the assets of the Partnership to constitute assets of any
employee benefit plan pursuant to Department of Labor Regulations Section 2510.2-101; (ix) if such
Transfer requires the registration of such Partnership Interest pursuant to any applicable federal
or state securities laws; (x) if such Transfer causes the Partnership to become a publicly traded
partnership, as such term is defined in Code 7704(b); or (xi) if such Transfer subjects the
Partnership to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisors Act of
1940 or ERISA, each as amended.
12.
ADMISSION OF PARTNERS
.
12.1
Admission of Successor General Partner
.
A successor to all of the General
Partners General Partner Interest pursuant to
Section 11.2
hereof who is proposed to be admitted
as a successor General Partner shall be admitted to the Partnership as the General Partner,
effective immediately upon such Transfer. Any such successor shall carry on the business of the
Partnership without dissolution. In each case, the admission shall be subject to the successor
General Partner executing and delivering to the Partnership an instrument of joinder to this
Agreement and such other documents or instruments as may be required to effect the admission.
12.2
Admission of Additional Limited Partners
.
12.2.1
After the date hereof, a Person (other than an existing Partner) who makes a Capital
Contribution to the Partnership in accordance with this Agreement shall be admitted to the
Partnership as an Additional Limited Partner only upon furnishing to the General Partner (i) an
instrument of joinder to this Agreement executed by such Person and (ii) such other documents or
instruments as may be required in the sole and absolute discretion of the General Partner in order
to effect such Persons admission as an Additional Limited Partner.
12.2.2
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Section 12.2
, no Person shall be
admitted as an Additional Limited Partner without the consent of the General Partner, which consent
may be given or withheld in the General Partners sole and absolute discretion. The admission of
any Person as an Additional Limited Partner shall become effective on the date upon which the name
of such Person is recorded on the books and records of the Partnership, following the consent of
the General Partner to such admission.
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12.2.3
If any Additional Limited Partner is admitted to the Partnership on any day other than
the first day of a Fiscal Year, then Income, Losses, each item thereof and all other items of
income, gain, loss, deduction and credit allocable among Partners and Assignees for such Fiscal
Year shall be allocated pro rata among such Additional Limited Partner and all other Partners and
Assignees by taking into account their varying interests during the Fiscal Year in accordance with
Code Section 706(d), using the interim closing of the books method or another permissible method
selected by the General Partner. Solely for purposes of making such allocations, each of such
items for the calendar month in which an admission of any Additional Limited Partner occurs shall
be allocated among all the Partners and Assignees including such Additional Limited Partner, in
accordance with the principles described in
Section 11.6.2
hereof. All distributions pursuant to
Section 5.1
(a) with respect to which the Partnership Record Date is before the date of such
admission shall be made solely to Partners and Assignees other than the Additional Limited Partner,
(b) with respect to which the Partnership Record Date is after the date of such admission but which
relates to the calendar quarter in which such Partner was admitted shall be prorated (i.e.,
reduced) to reflect the number of days in such quarter during which such Partner was a Partner and
such prorated amount shall be paid to such Additional Limited Partner, and (c) thereafter shall be
made to all the Partners and Assignees including such Additional Limited Partner.
12.3
Amendment of Agreement and Certificate of Limited Partnership
.
For the admission
to the Partnership of any Partner, the General Partner shall take all steps necessary and
appropriate under the Act to amend the records of the Partnership and, if necessary, to prepare as
soon as practical an amendment of this Agreement and, if required by law, shall prepare and file an
amendment to the Certificate and may for this purpose exercise the power of attorney granted
pursuant to
Section 2.4
hereof.
13.
DISSOLUTION, LIQUIDATION AND TERMINATION
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13.1
Dissolution
.
The Partnership shall not be dissolved by the admission of
Additional Limited Partners or by the admission of a successor General Partner in accordance with
the terms of this Agreement. Upon the withdrawal of the General Partner, any successor General
Partner shall continue the business of the Partnership without dissolution. However, the
Partnership shall dissolve, and its affairs shall be wound up, upon the first to occur of any of
the following (each a
Liquidating Event
):
13.1.1
an event of withdrawal, as defined in the Act (including bankruptcy), of the sole
General Partner unless, within ninety (90) days after the withdrawal, a Majority of the remaining
Limited Partners agree in writing, in their sole and absolute
discretion, to continue the business of the Partnership and to the appointment, effective as
of the date of withdrawal, of a successor General Partner;
13.1.2
an election to dissolve the Partnership made by the General Partner in its sole and
absolute discretion, with or without the Consent of the Limited Partners;
13.1.3
entry of a decree of judicial dissolution of the Partnership pursuant to the provisions
of the Act;
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13.1.4
there exists only one Partner for a period of ninety (90) days; or
13.1.5
the consummation of a Terminating Capital Transaction.
13.2
Winding Up
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13.2.1
Upon the occurrence of a Liquidating Event, the Partnership shall continue solely for
the purposes of winding up its affairs in an orderly manner, liquidating its assets and satisfying
the claims of its creditors and Partners. After the occurrence of a Liquidating Event, no Partner
shall take any action that is inconsistent with the winding up of the Partnerships business and
affairs. The General Partner (or, in the event that there is no remaining General Partner or the
General Partner has dissolved, become bankrupt within the meaning of the Act or ceased to operate,
any Person elected by a Majority of the Limited Partners (the General Partner or such other Person
being referred to herein as the
Liquidator
)) shall be responsible for overseeing the winding up
and dissolution of the Partnership and shall take full account of the Partnerships liabilities and
property, and the Partnership property shall be liquidated as promptly as the Liquidator determines
is consistent with obtaining the fair value thereof, and the proceeds therefrom (which may, to the
extent determined by the Liquidator, include shares of stock in the General Partner) shall be
applied and distributed in the following order:
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and liabilities to creditors other than the Partners and their Assignees
(whether by payment or the making of reasonable provision for payment thereof);
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Second, to the satisfaction of all of the Partnerships debts
and liabilities to the General Partner (whether by payment or the making of
reasonable provision for payment thereof), including, but not limited to,
amounts due as reimbursements under
Section 7.3
hereof;
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Third, to the satisfaction of all of the Partnerships debts
and liabilities to the other Partners and any Assignees (whether by payment or
the making of reasonable provision for payment thereof);
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Fourth, to the satisfaction of all of the debts and liabilities
of any Subsidiary of the General Partner and the Partnership;
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(e)
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Fifth, to the Holders of Senior Units in accordance with the
designations or preferences associated with such Senior Units;
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(f)
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Sixth, to the Holders of Class A Convertible Preferred Units
and Pari Passu Units pursuant to
Section 4.3.3
above; and
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Subject to the terms of any additional Partnership Unit
Designation, the balance, if any, to the Holders of Common Units, pro rata in
accordance with their Percentage Interests.
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The General Partner shall not receive any additional compensation for any services performed
pursuant to this
Section 13
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13.2.2
Notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 13.2.1
hereof that require liquidation of the
assets of the Partnership, but subject to the order of priorities set forth therein, if prior to or
upon dissolution of the Partnership the Liquidator determines that an immediate sale of part or all
of the Partnerships assets would be impractical or would cause undue loss to the Partners, the
Liquidator may, in its sole and absolute discretion, defer for a reasonable time the liquidation of
any assets except those necessary to satisfy liabilities of the Partnership (including to those
Partners as creditors) and/or distribute to the Partners, in lieu of cash, as tenants in common and
in accordance with the provisions of
Section 13.2.1
hereof, undivided interests in such Partnership
assets as the Liquidator deems not suitable for liquidation. Any such distributions in kind shall
be made only if they can be made without registration under the Securities Act and if, following
such distributions, the Partnership is not required to register the interests so distributed under
the Exchange Act, and shall be subject to such conditions relating to the disposition and
management of such properties as the Liquidator deems reasonable and equitable and to any
agreements governing the operation of such properties at such time. The Liquidator shall determine
the fair market value of any property distributed in kind using such reasonable method of valuation
as it may adopt.
13.2.3
In the event that the Partnership is liquidated within the meaning of Regulations
Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(g), and any Partner has a deficit balance in its Capital Account (after
giving effect to all contributions, distributions and allocations for all taxable years, including
the year during which such liquidation occurs) (a
Capital Account Deficit
), such Partner shall
have no obligation to make a contribution to the capital of the Partnership on account of such
deficit, and such Capital Account Deficit shall not be considered a debt owed to the Partnership or
any other person for any purpose whatsoever. In the sole and absolute discretion of the General
Partner or the Liquidator, a pro rata portion of the distributions that would otherwise be made to
the Partners pursuant to this
Section 13
may be:
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distributed to a trust established for the benefit of the
Partners for the purpose of liquidating Partnership assets, collecting amounts
owed to the Partnership, and paying any contingent or unforeseen liabilities or
obligations of the Partnership or of the General Partner arising out of or in
connection with the Partnership and/or Partnership activities. The
assets of any such trust shall be distributed to the General Partner and the
Limited Partners, from time to time, in the reasonable discretion of the
General Partner, in the same priority, proportions and amounts as would
otherwise have been distributed to the General Partner and the Limited
Partners pursuant to this Agreement; or
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withheld or escrowed to provide a reasonable reserve for
Partnership liabilities (contingent or otherwise) and to reflect the unrealized
portion of any installment obligations owed to the Partnership, provided that
such withheld or escrowed amounts shall be distributed as soon as practicable
to the General Partner and Limited Partners in the same priority,
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proportions and amounts as would otherwise have been distributed to the General Partner and
the Limited Partners pursuant to this Agreement.
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13.3
Deemed Distribution and Recontribution
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Notwithstanding any other provision of
this
Section 13
, in the event that the Partnership is liquidated within the meaning of Regulations
Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(g), but no Liquidating Event has occurred, the Partnerships Property
shall not be liquidated, the Partnerships liabilities shall not be paid or discharged and the
Partnerships affairs shall not be wound up. Instead, for federal income tax purposes the
Partnership shall be deemed to have contributed all of its assets and liabilities to a new
partnership in exchange for an interest in the new partnership; and, immediately thereafter,
distributed interests in the new partnership to the Partners in accordance with the provisions of
Section 13.2.1
in liquidation of the Partnership, and the new partnership shall be deemed to
continue the business of the Partnership. Nothing in this
Section 13.3
shall be deemed to have
constituted any Assignee as a Substituted Limited Partner without compliance with the provisions of
Section 11.4
hereof.
13.4
Rights of Limited Partners
.
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, (a)
each Limited Partner shall look solely to the assets of the Partnership for the obligations of the
Partnership, (b) no Limited Partner shall have the right or power to demand or receive property
other than cash from the Partnership and (c) no Limited Partner (other than any Limited Partner who
holds Class A Convertible Preferred Units or who holds Preferred Units, to the extent specifically
set forth herein and in the applicable Partnership Unit Designation) shall have priority over any
other Limited Partner as to the distributions, allocations or liquidating distributions.
13.5
Notice of Dissolution
.
In the event that a Liquidating Event occurs or an event
occurs that would, but for an election or objection by one or more Partners pursuant to
Section
13.1
hereof, result in a dissolution of the Partnership, the General Partner shall, within thirty
(30) days thereafter, provide written notice thereof to each of the Partners and, in the General
Partners sole and absolute discretion or as required by the Act, to all other parties with whom
the Partnership regularly conducts business (as determined in the sole and absolute discretion of
the General Partner), and the General Partner may, or, if required by the Act, shall, publish
notice thereof in a newspaper of general circulation in each place in which the
Partnership regularly conducts business (as determined in the sole and absolute discretion of
the General Partner).
13.6
Cancellation of Certificate of Limited Partnership
.
Upon the completion of the
liquidation of the Partnership cash and property as provided in
Section 13.2
hereof, the
Partnership shall be terminated, a certificate of cancellation shall be filed with the State of
Delaware, all qualifications of the Partnership as a foreign limited partnership or association in
jurisdictions other than the State of Delaware shall be cancelled, and such other actions as may be
necessary to terminate the Partnership shall be taken.
13.7
Reasonable Time for Winding-Up
.
A reasonable time shall be allowed for the
orderly winding-up of the business and affairs of the Partnership and the liquidation of its assets
pursuant to
Section 13.2
hereof, in order to minimize any losses otherwise attendant upon such
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winding-up, and the provisions of this Agreement shall remain in effect between the Partners during
the period of liquidation.
14.
PROCEDURES FOR ACTIONS AND CONSENTS OF PARTNERS; AMENDMENTS; MEETINGS
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14.1
Procedures for Actions and Consents of Partners
.
The actions requiring consent
or approval of Limited Partners pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise pursuant to applicable law,
are subject to the procedures set forth in this
Section 14
.
14.2
Amendments
.
14.2.1
Amendments to this Agreement may be proposed by the General Partner or by a Majority of
the Limited Partners. Within thirty (30) days following such proposal, the General Partner shall
submit to the Limited Partners any proposed amendment that requires the consent of the Limited
Partners. The General Partner shall seek the written consent of the Limited Partners on the
proposed amendment or shall call a meeting to vote thereon and to transact any other business that
the General Partner may deem appropriate. For purposes of obtaining a written consent, the General
Partner may require a response within a reasonable specified time, but not less than fifteen (15)
days, and failure to respond in such time period shall constitute a consent that is consistent with
the General Partners recommendation with respect to the proposal;
provided
,
however
, that an action shall become effective at such time as requisite consents are
received even if prior to such specified time.
14.2.2
The General Partner shall not, without the prior Consent of the Limited Partners,
except as provided in
Sections 4.4.1
,
5.5
,
6.2.1
and
14.2.3
hereof, amend, modify or terminate this
Agreement.
14.2.3
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, including
Section 14.2.2
hereof, the General Partner shall have the power, without the Consent of the Limited Partners to
amend this Agreement as may be required to facilitate or implement any of the following purposes:
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to add to the obligations of the General Partner or surrender
any right or power granted to the General Partner or any Affiliate of the
General Partner for the benefit of the Limited Partners;
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(b)
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to reflect the admission, substitution or withdrawal of
Partners or the termination of the Partnership in accordance with this
Agreement;
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(c)
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to cure any ambiguity, correct or supplement any provision in
this Agreement not inconsistent with law or with other provisions of this
Agreement;
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to satisfy any requirements, conditions or guidelines contained
in any order, directive, opinion, ruling or regulation of a federal or state
agency or contained in federal or state law;
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(i) to reflect such changes as are reasonably necessary for the
General Partner to maintain or restore its status as a REIT or to satisfy the
REIT Requirements; or (ii) to reflect the Transfer of all or any part of a
Partnership Interest between the General Partner and any Qualified REIT
Subsidiary or Taxable REIT Subsidiary;
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to modify the manner in which Capital Accounts are computed
(but only to the extent set forth in the definition of Capital Account or
contemplated by the Code or the Regulations); and
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to issue additional Partnership Interests in accordance with
Section 4.3
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14.2.4
Notwithstanding
Sections 14.2.2
and
14.2.3
hereof, this Agreement shall not be amended,
and no action may be taken by the General Partner, without the Consent of each Partner adversely
affected thereby, if such amendment or action would (i) convert a Limited Partner Interest in the
Partnership into a General Partner Interest (except as a result of the General Partner acquiring
such Partnership Interest), (ii) modify the limited liability of a Limited Partner, (iii) alter the
rights of any Partner to receive the distributions to which such Partner is entitled, pursuant to
Section 5
or
Section 13.2.1
hereof, or alter the allocations specified in
Section 6
hereof (except,
in any case, as permitted pursuant to
Sections 4.3
,
5.5
,
6.2.1
and
14.2.3
hereof), (iv) alter or
modify the Redemption rights, Redemption Cash Amount, REIT Consideration, or Common Shares Amount
as set forth in
Sections 8.5
and
11.2
hereof (except, in any case, as permitted pursuant to
Sections 4.3
,
5.5
,
6.2.1
and
14.2.3
hereof), or amend or modify any related definitions (except, in
any case, as permitted pursuant to
Sections 4.3
,
5.5
,
6.2.1
and
14.2.3
hereof), (v) permit the
removal of the General Partner without its consent or (vi) amend this
Section 14.2.4
;
provided
,
however
, that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this
Agreement, the Consent of each Partner adversely affected shall not be required for any amendment
or action that affects all Partners holding the same class or series of Partnership Units
(including the Class A Convertible Preferred Units) on a uniform or pro rata basis (in which event
such amendment shall require approval by a majority of the Partnership Units of such class or
series). Further,
no amendment may alter the restrictions on the General Partners authority set forth elsewhere
in this
Section 14.2
without the Consent specified therein. Any such amendment or action consented
to by any Partner shall be effective as to that Partner, notwithstanding the absence of such
consent by any other Partner.
14.3
Meetings of the Partners
.
14.3.1
Meetings of the Partners may be called by the General Partner and shall be called upon
the receipt by the General Partner of a written request by a Majority of the Limited Partners. The
call shall state the nature of the business to be transacted. Notice of any such meeting shall be
given to all Partners not less than seven (7) days or more than sixty (60) days prior to the date
of such meeting. Partners may vote in person or by proxy at such meeting. Whenever the vote or
Consent of Partners is permitted or required under this Agreement, such vote or Consent may be
given at a meeting of Partners or may be given in accordance with the procedure prescribed in
Section 14.3.2
hereof.
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14.3.2
Any action required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of the Partners may be taken
without a meeting if a written consent setting forth the action so taken is signed by a majority of
the Percentage Interests of the Partners (or such other percentage as is expressly required by this
Agreement for the action in question), including the Percentage Interest of the General Partner.
Such consent may be in one instrument or in several instruments, and shall have the same force and
effect as a vote of a majority of the Percentage Interests of the Partners (or such other
percentage as is expressly required by this Agreement). Such consent shall be filed in the books
and records of the Partnership. An action so taken shall be deemed to have been taken at a meeting
held on the effective date so certified.
14.3.3
Each Limited Partner may authorize any Person or Persons to act for it by proxy on all
matters in which a Limited Partner is entitled to participate, including waiving notice of any
meeting, or voting or participating at a meeting. Every proxy must be signed by the Limited
Partner or its attorney-in-fact. No proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven (11)
months from the date thereof unless otherwise provided in the proxy (or there is receipt of a proxy
authorizing a later date). Every proxy shall be revocable at the pleasure of the Limited Partner
executing it, such revocation to be effective upon the Partnerships receipt of written notice of
such revocation from the Limited Partner executing such proxy. The use of proxies will be governed
in the same manner as in the case of corporations organized under the General Corporation Law of
Delaware (including Section 212 thereof).
14.3.4
Each meeting of Partners shall be conducted by the General Partner or such other Person
as the General Partner may appoint pursuant to such rules for the conduct of the meeting as the
General Partner or such other Person deems appropriate in its sole and absolute discretion.
Without limitation, meetings of Partners may be conducted in the same manner as meetings of the
General Partners shareholders and may be held at the same time as, and as part of, the meetings of
the General Partners shareholders.
15.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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15.1
Addresses and Notice
.
Any notice, demand, request or report required or
permitted to be given or made to a Partner or Assignee under this Agreement shall be in writing and
shall be deemed given or made when delivered in person or when sent by first class United States
mail or by other means of written communication (including by telecopy, facsimile, or commercial
courier service) to the Partner or Assignee at the address set forth in the books and records of
the Partnership or such other address of which the Partner shall notify the General Partner in
writing.
15.2
Entire Agreement
.
This Agreement contains all of the understandings and
agreements between and among the Partners with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and
the rights, interests and obligations of the Partners with respect to the Partnership.
15.3
Governing Law Jurisdiction
. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without reference to principles of conflicts of
law. The Partners: (x) agree that any suit, action or legal proceeding relating to this Agreement
shall only be brought in any federal court located in Delaware, if federal jurisdiction is
available, and, otherwise, in any state court located in such state; (y) consent to the
jurisdiction
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of each such court in any such suit, action or proceeding; and (z) waive any objection
which they may have to the laying of venue in any such suit, action or proceeding in either such
court. Further, the Partners hereby consent and submit to the personal jurisdiction of the
Delaware courts, both state and federal, and hereby waive any and all objections now or hereafter
existing to personal jurisdiction of said courts over them. The Partners waive, to the extent
permitted under applicable law, any right they may have to assert the doctrine of
forum non
conveniens
or to object to venue to the extent any proceeding is brought in accordance with this
section.
15.4
Headings
. The headings of various Sections in this Agreement are for convenience
only, and are not to be utilized in construing the content or meaning of the substantive provisions
hereof.
15.5
Pronouns and Plurals
.
Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used in
this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the
singular form of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include the plural and vice versa.
15.6
Further Action
.
The Partners shall execute and deliver all documents, provide
all information and take or refrain from taking action as may be necessary or appropriate to
achieve the purposes of this Agreement.
15.7
Binding Effect
.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives
and permitted assigns.
15.8
Counterparts
.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of identical
counterparts, any of which may contain the signatures of less than all parties, and all of which
together shall constitute a single agreement.
15.9
Fax Signatures
. Any signature page hereto delivered by a fax machine or telecopy
machine shall be binding to the same extent as an original signature page, with regard to any
agreement subject to the terms hereof or any amendment thereto. Any party who delivers such a
signature page agrees to later deliver an original counterpart to any party that requests it.
15.10
Partial Invalidity
. The provisions hereof shall be deemed independent and
severable, and the invalidity or partial invalidity or enforceability of any one provision shall
not affect the validity of enforceability of any other provision hereof.
15.11
Waiver
.
15.11.1
No failure by any party to insist upon the strict performance of any covenant, duty,
agreement or condition of this Agreement or to exercise any right or remedy consequent upon a
breach thereof shall constitute waiver of any such breach or any other covenant, duty, agreement or
condition.
15.11.2
The restrictions, conditions and other limitations on the rights and benefits of the
Limited Partners contained in this Agreement, and the duties, covenants and other requirements of
performance or notice by the Limited Partners, are for the benefit of the Partnership and, except
for an obligation to pay money to the Partnership, may be waived or
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relinquished by the General
Partner, in its sole and absolute discretion, on behalf of the Partnership in one or more instances
from time to time and at any time;
provided
,
however
, that any such waiver or
relinquishment may not be made if it would have the effect of (i) creating liability for any
Limited Partner, (ii) causing the Partnership to cease to qualify as a limited partnership, (iii)
reducing the amount of cash otherwise distributable to the Limited Partners, (iv) resulting in the
classification of the Partnership as an association or publicly traded partnership taxable as a
corporation or (v) violating the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or any state blue sky or other
securities laws;
provided
,
further
, that any waiver relating to compliance with the
Ownership Limit or other restrictions in the Articles of Incorporation shall be made and shall be
effective only as provided in the Articles of Incorporation.
15.12
Limitation to Preserve REIT Status
.
Notwithstanding anything else in this
Agreement, to the extent that the amount paid, credited, distributed or reimbursed by the
Partnership to any REIT Partner or its officers, directors, employees or agents, whether as a
reimbursement, fee, expense or indemnity (a
REIT Payment
), would constitute gross income to the
REIT Partner for purposes of Code Section 856(c)(2) or Code Section 856(c)(3), then,
notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the amount of such REIT Payments, as
selected by the General Partner in its discretion from among items of potential distribution,
reimbursement, fees, expenses and indemnities, shall be reduced for any Fiscal Year so that the
REIT Payments, as so reduced, for or with respect to such REIT Partner shall not exceed the lesser
of:
(i) an amount equal to the excess, if any, of (a) four and nine-tenths percent
(4.9%) of the REIT Partners total gross income (but excluding the
amount of any REIT Payments) for the Fiscal Year that is described in
subsections (A) through (H) of Code Section 856(c)(2) over (b) the amount of gross
income (within the meaning of Code Section 856(c)(2)) derived by the REIT Partner
from sources other than those described in subsections (A) through (H) of Code
Section 856(c)(2) (but not including the amount of any REIT Payments); or
(ii) an amount equal to the excess, if any, of (a) twenty-four percent (24%) of
the REIT Partners total gross income (but excluding the amount of any REIT
Payments) for the Fiscal Year that is described in subsections (A) through (I) of
Code Section 856(c)(3) over (b) the amount of gross income (within the meaning of
Code Section 856(c)(3)) derived by the REIT Partner from sources other than those
described in subsections (A) through (I) of Code Section 856(c)(3) (but not
including the amount of any REIT Payments);
provided
,
however
, that REIT Payments in excess of the amounts set forth in clauses
(i) and (ii) above may be made if the General Partner, reasonably determines, on the advice of
counsel, that the receipt of such excess amounts shall not adversely affect the REIT Partners
ability to qualify as a REIT. To the extent that REIT Payments may not be made in a Fiscal Year as
a consequence of the limitations set forth in this
Section 15.12
, such REIT Payments shall carry
over and shall be treated as arising in the following Fiscal Year(s). The purpose of the
limitations contained in this
Section 15.12
is to prevent any REIT Partner from failing to qualify
as a REIT under the Code by reason of such REIT Partners share of items, including
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distributions,
reimbursements, fees, expenses or indemnities, receivable directly or indirectly from the
Partnership, and this
Section 15.12
shall be interpreted and applied to effectuate such purpose
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15.13
No Partition
.
No Partner nor any successor-in-interest to a Partner shall have
the right while this Agreement remains in effect to have any property of the Partnership
partitioned, or to file a complaint or institute any proceeding at law or in equity to have such
property of the Partnership partitioned, and each Partner, on behalf of itself and its successors
and assigns hereby waives any such right. It is the intention of the Partners that the rights of
the parties hereto and their successors-in-interest to Partnership property, as among themselves,
shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement, and that the rights of the Partners and their
successors-in-interest shall be subject to the limitations and restrictions as set forth in this
Agreement.
15.14
No Third-Party Rights Created Hereby
.
The provisions of this Agreement are
solely for the purpose of defining the interests of the Partners, inter se; and no other person,
firm or entity (i.e., a party who is not a signatory hereto or a permitted successor to such
signatory hereto) shall have any right, power, title or interest by way of subrogation or
otherwise, in and to the rights, powers, title and provisions of this Agreement. No creditor or
other third party having dealings with the Partnership (other than as expressly set forth herein
with respect to Indemnitees) shall have the right to enforce the right or obligation of any Partner
to make Capital Contributions or loans to the Partnership or to pursue any other right or remedy
hereunder or at law or in equity. None of the rights or obligations of the Partners
herein set forth to make Capital Contributions or loans to the Partnership shall be deemed an
asset of the Partnership for any purpose by any creditor or other third party, nor may any such
rights or obligations be sold, transferred or assigned by the Partnership or pledged or encumbered
by the Partnership to secure any debt or other obligation of the Partnership or any of the
Partners.
15.15
No Rights as Stockholders
.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
construed as conferring upon the Unitholders any rights whatsoever as stockholders of the General
Partner, including without limitation any right to receive dividends or other distributions made to
stockholders of the General Partner or to vote or to consent or receive notice as stockholders in
respect of any meeting of stockholders for the election of directors of the General Partner or any
other matter.
15.16
Construction
. Whenever used in this Agreement, the singular shall include the
plural and vice versa (where applicable), the use of the masculine, feminine or neuter gender shall
include the other genders (unless the context otherwise requires), the words hereof, herein,
hereto, hereby, hereunder and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a
whole (including all schedules and exhibits), the words include, includes and including shall
mean include, without limitation, includes, without limitation and including, without
limitation, respectively. Each party has been represented by its own counsel in connection with
the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and, consequently, each party hereby waives the
application of any rule of law that would otherwise be applicable in connection with the
interpretation of this Agreement, including any rule of law to the effect that any provision of
this Agreement shall be interpreted or construed against the party whose counsel drafted that
provision.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed as of the date first written above.
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GENERAL PARTNER:
PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
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LIMITED PARTNER:
POP VENTURE, LLC
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Exhibit A
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION
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To:
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Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
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[ADDRESS]
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The undersigned Limited Partner hereby irrevocably tenders for Redemption Common Units in
Pacific Office Properties, L.P. Limited Partnership in accordance with the terms of the Agreement
of Limited Partnership of The Pacific Office Properties, L.P. Limited Partnership (the
Agreement
), and the Redemption rights referred to therein. The undersigned Limited Partner:
(a) undertakes (i) to surrender such Common Units and any certificate therefor at the closing
of the Redemption and (ii) to furnish to the General Partner, prior to the Specified Redemption
Date, the documentation, instruments and information required under
Section 8.5.10
of the
Agreement;
(b) directs that the certified check representing the Redemption Cash Amount, or the Common
Shares Amount, as applicable, deliverable upon the closing of such Redemption be delivered to the
address specified below;
(c) represents, warrants, certifies and agrees that:
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(i)
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the undersigned Limited Partner is a Qualifying Party,
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(ii)
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the undersigned Limited Partner has, and at the closing of the
Redemption will have, good, marketable and unencumbered title to such Common
Units, free and clear of the rights or interests of any other person or entity,
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(iii)
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the undersigned Limited Partner has, and at the closing of the
Redemption will have, the full right, power and authority to tender and
surrender such Common Units as provided herein, and
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(iv)
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the undersigned Limited Partner has obtained the consent or
approval of all persons and entities, if any, having the right to consent to or
approve such tender and surrender; and
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(d) acknowledges that he will continue to own such Common Units until and unless either (1)
such Common Units are acquired by the General Partner pursuant to
Section 8.5.4
of the Agreement or
(2) such redemption transaction closes.
All capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the same meaning
ascribed to them respectively in the Agreement.
Dated:
A-1
Name of Limited Partner:
(Signature of Limited Partner or Assignee)
(Street Address)
(City) (State) (Zip Code)
Signature Guaranteed by:
Issue Check Payable to:
Please insert social security or identifying number:
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Exhibit B
FORM OF UNIT CERTIFICATE
THE SECURITY EVIDENCED HEREBY HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS
AMENDED (THE ACT), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR
OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION, UNLESS THE TRANSFEROR DELIVERS TO THE
PARTNERSHIP AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE PARTNERSHIP, IN FORM AND SUBSTANCE
SATISFACTORY TO THE PARTNERSHIP, TO THE EFFECT THAT THE PROPOSED SALE, TRANSFER OR OTHER
DISPOSITION MAY BE EFFECTED WITHOUT REGISTRATION UNDER THE ACT AND UNDER APPLICABLE STATE
SECURITIES OR BLUE SKY LAWS. IN ADDITION, THE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST EVIDENCED BY THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED ONLY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS ON
TRANSFER SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES, L.P.,
DATED AS OF
, 2008, A COPY OF WHICH MAY BE OBTAINED FROM PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES
TRUST, INC. AT ITS PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
Certificate Number
THE PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES, L.P. LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
FORMED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE
B-1
Appendix E
PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY
Articles Supplementary of Board of Directors Classifying
and Designating a Series of Preferred Stock as
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock
and Fixing Distribution and
Other Preferences and Rights of Such Series
Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation, having its principal office in
the State of Maryland in the City of Baltimore (the
Corporation
), hereby certifies to the State
Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland that:
FIRST: Pursuant to authority conferred upon the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors
has duly classified one (1) share of the authorized but unissued shares of Preferred Stock of the
Corporation as a class designated the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock.
SECOND: A description of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock, including the preferences,
conversion and other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends,
qualifications, and terms and conditions of redemption, all as set by the Board of Directors of the
Corporation, is as follows:
Section 1.1
Designation and Number
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A class of Preferred Stock designated as
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock
is hereby established. The number of shares constituting
such class shall be one (1). Such number of shares may be increased only by resolution of the
Board of Directors which is approved by the affirmative vote of all of the Directors.
Section 1.2
Definitions
:
For purposes of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock,
the following terms shall have the following meanings:
Board of Directors
shall mean the Board of Directors of the Corporation or any committee
authorized by such Board of Directors, subject to applicable law, to perform any of its
responsibilities with respect to the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock.
Capital Stock
shall mean all classes or series of stock of the Corporation, including,
without limitation, Common Stock and Preferred Stock.
Common Units
shall have the meaning set forth in the Partnership Agreement.
Class A Convertible Preferred Units
shall have the meaning set forth in the Partnership
Agreement.
Effective Date
shall mean the date on which these Articles Supplementary become effective.
Effective Time Units
shall mean the Common Units and Class A Convertible Preferred Units
that are not held by the Corporation and are issued and outstanding as of the close of business on
the Effective Date.
Operating Partnership
shall mean Pacific Office Properties, L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership of which the Corporation is the sole general partner, and any successor thereof.
Partnership Agreement
shall mean the Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating
Partnership, dated on or about the Effective Date as the same may be amended from time to time.
Redemption Date
shall mean the date upon which a Redemption Event occurs.
Redemption Event
shall mean either of the following: (i) the consummation of a
consolidation, merger, combination or other transaction involving the Operating Partnership
pursuant to which all of the outstanding Class A Convertible Preferred Units and Common Units are
converted or changed into or exchanged for stock and/or other securities of any other entity and/or
cash or any other property; or (ii) the Voting Amount is reduced to zero.
Voting Amount
shall mean a number initially equal to the number of shares of Common Stock
for which Effective Time Units are exchangeable, subject to automatic reduction (but not increase)
from time to time to the extent Effective Time Units are redeemed by the Operating Partnership
pursuant to Section
[___]
of the Partnership Agreement or are acquired by the Corporation pursuant
to Section
[___]
of the Partnership Agreement, and subject to further appropriate adjustment as set
forth in
Section 1.4.2
below. As permitted by Article VI of the Charter and the MGCL, the Voting
Amount, and therefore the voting power of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock, as described in
Section 1.4
below, are dependent upon the number of outstanding Effective Time Units from time to
time which constitute facts ascertainable outside of the charter of the Corporation.
Section 1.3
Dividends and Distributions
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Except as set forth in
Section 1.7
hereof,
the holders of shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to any regular
or special dividend payments. Without limiting the foregoing, the holders of shares of
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to any dividends or other distributions
declared or paid with respect to the shares of Common Stock or any other class or series of stock
of the Corporation.
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Section 1.4
Voting Rights
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1.4.1 With respect to all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders of the Corporation,
each share of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock shall entitle the holder thereof to an aggregate
number of votes equal to the Voting Amount in effect on the record date for
determining the holders of stock of the Corporation entitled to vote on such matter. For so
long as the Voting Amount is greater than one (1), each of the votes of a share of the
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock may be voted in the manner determined by the holder of such
share of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock, even if such vote differs from any other vote of the
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock. The holders of shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred
Stock shall vote together with the holders of shares of Common Stock as one class on all matters
submitted to a vote of stockholders of the Corporation, and, except as expressly set forth in this
Section 1.4
, the holders of shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock shall have no other
voting rights, as a separate class or other otherwise, including any rights to vote as a class with
respect to any extraordinary corporate action such as a merger, consolidation, dissolution,
liquidation or the like.
1.4.2 If the Corporation or the Operating Partnership shall at any time after the Effective
Date subdivide or combine its outstanding shares of Common Stock or Common Units or Class A
Convertible Preferred Units, as the case may be, declare a dividend payable in Common Stock or
Common Units or Class A Convertible Preferred Units, as the case may be, or effect any similar
change in its capitalization structure, the Voting Amount shall be adjusted appropriately (after
any adjustments that may occur pursuant to the terms of the Common Units or the Class A Convertible
Preferred Units) to allow the holders of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock, as nearly as
reasonably possible, to maintain the pro rata voting rights in the Corporation that such holders
possessed immediately prior to any such subdivision, combination, stock dividend, reorganization,
reclassification or similar event.
1.4.3 Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, if the number of shares of
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock is increased and additional shares of Proportionate Voting
Preferred Stock are issued, then at any time during which more than one share of Proportionate
Voting Preferred Stock is issued and outstanding, each share of Proportionate Voting Preferred
Stock shall entitle the holder thereof to a number of votes equal to the quotient of (A) the Voting
Amount in effect on the record date for determining the holders of shares of Common Stock entitled
to vote on any matter, divided by (B) the number of shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock
which are issued and outstanding on such date (and fractional voting rights resulting from such
adjustment shall be permitted).
Section 1.5 Restrictions on Transfer.
1.5.1 No share of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock shall be transferable, and no such
share shall be transferred on the stock transfer books of the Corporation, in each case without the
prior approval of the Corporation. A legend shall be placed on the face of each certificate
representing ownership of shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock referring to the
restriction on transfer set forth herein.
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1.5.2 Notwithstanding any terms or provisions to the contrary contained herein, the
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock shall constitute Capital Stock and shall be subject to the
provisions of Article VII of the Charter.
Section 1.6
Reacquired Shares
.
Any shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock
redeemed, purchased or otherwise acquired by the Corporation in any manner whatsoever shall
cease to be outstanding and shall become authorized but unissued shares of Preferred Stock,
without designation as to class or series until such shares are once more classified and designated
as part of a particular class or series by action of the Board of Directors, and the former holder
or holders thereof shall have no further rights (hereunder or otherwise) with respect to such
shares.
Section 1.7
Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding Up
.
In the event of any liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary,
before any assets of the Corporation shall be distributed, paid or set aside for the holders of any
equity securities ranking junior to the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock as to the distribution
of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, the Corporation shall pay
to the holders of shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock, out of assets of the Corporation
legally available for distribution to its stockholders, the sum of $.01 per share for each share of
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock held by each such holder. After payment in full to the
holders of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock of the above-described $.01 per share
liquidation amount, the holders of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will have no right or
claim to any of the remaining assets of the Corporation.
If, upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, the assets of the
Corporation, or the proceeds thereof, distributable among the holders of Proportionate Voting
Preferred Stock and the holders of Common Stock shall be insufficient to pay in full the
above-described liquidation amount per share to the holders of the Proportionate Voting Preferred
Stock and a like amount per share to the holders of the Common Stock, then such assets, or the
proceeds therefrom, shall be distributed among the holders of the Proportionate Voting Preferred
Stock and the Common Stock in equal amounts per share.
For the purposes of this
Section 1.7
, (i) a consolidation or merger of the Corporation with
one or more entities, (ii) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of the Corporations
assets, or (iii) a statutory share exchange shall not be deemed to be a liquidation, dissolution or
winding up, voluntary or involuntary, of the Corporation.
In determining whether a distribution (other than upon voluntary or involuntary liquidation),
by dividend, redemption or other acquisition of shares of stock of the Corporation or otherwise, is
permitted under the MGCL, amounts that would be needed, if the Corporation were to be dissolved at
the time of distribution, to satisfy the preferential rights upon dissolution of holders of shares
of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock shall not be added to the Corporations total
liabilities.
Section 1.8
Redemption
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Upon the occurrence of a Redemption Event, effective
concurrent with the Redemption Event, the outstanding shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred
Stock shall be redeemed by the Corporation out of assets legally available therefor, at a
redemption price, payable in cash, equal to $.01 per share of Proportionate Voting Preferred
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Stock
(adjusted for any splits or subdivisions). From and after the Redemption Date, the outstanding
shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock shall no longer be deemed outstanding and all rights
of holders of such shares will terminate, except the rights to receive the cash payable upon such
redemption, without interest thereon, upon surrender and endorsement of the certificates
representing the shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock, if so required.
Section 1.9
Rank
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1.9.1 The Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will, with respect to rights upon liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, rank (a) senior to all equity securities issued by
the Corporation, the terms of which provide that such equity securities rank junior to the
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock with respect to rights upon liquidation, dissolution or
winding up of the Corporation; (b) junior to all equity securities issued by the Corporation, the
terms of which provide that such equity securities rank senior to the Proportionate Voting
Preferred Stock with respect to rights upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the
Corporation; and (c) on a parity with the Common Stock of the Corporation and with all other equity
securities issued by the Corporation, other than those equity securities referred to in clauses (a)
and (b) hereof; provided, however, that after payment in full to the holders of the Proportionate
Voting Preferred Stock of the $.01 per share liquidation amount described in
Section 1.7
above, the
holders of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will have no right or claim to any of the
remaining assets of the Corporation, and such remaining assets of the Corporation shall be
distributed among the holders of Common Stock and any other classes or series of stock ranking on a
parity with or junior to the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock as to rights upon liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, according to their respective rights and preferences
and in each case according to their respective number of shares, and the holders of the
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to share therein.
1.9.2 The Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will, with respect to dividend rights, rank
junior to the Common Stock and to all other equity securities issued by the Corporation.
1.9.3 The term
equity securities
does not include convertible debt securities or other debt
securities of the Corporation which will rank senior to the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock
prior to conversion.
Section 1.10
Conversion
.
The Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock is not convertible
into or exchangeable for any other property or securities of the Corporation.
Section 1.11
Value
. For purposes of the term Aggregate Stock Ownership Limit in
Section 7.1 of the Charter, the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock shall have no value.
Section 1.12
No Preemptive Rights
.
No holder of shares of Proportionate Voting
Preferred Stock shall have any preemptive or preferential right to subscribe for, or to purchase,
any additional shares of capital stock of the Corporation of any class or series, or any other
security of the Corporation which the Corporation may issue or sell.
Section 1.13
Severability of Provisions
. If any preference, right, voting power,
restriction, limitation as to dividends or other distributions, qualification or term or condition
of
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redemption of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock set forth herein is invalid, unlawful or
incapable of being enforced by reason of any rule of law or public policy, all other preferences,
rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends or other distributions,
qualifications or terms or conditions of redemption of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock set
forth herein which can be given effect without the invalid, unlawful or unenforceable
provision thereof shall, nevertheless, remain in full force and effect, and no preferences,
rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends or other distributions,
qualifications or terms or conditions of redemption of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock
herein set forth shall be deemed dependent upon any other provision thereof unless so expressed
therein.
Section 1.14
Effective Time
.
These Articles Supplementary will become effective at
12:01 a.m. on _________, 2008.
THIRD: Except as otherwise provided by the express provisions of these Articles
Supplementary, nothing herein shall limit, by inference or otherwise, the discretionary right of
the Board of Directors of the Corporation to classify and reclassify and issue any unissued shares
of Preferred Stock of the Corporation, and to fix or alter all terms thereof to the full extent
permitted by the Charter of the Corporation.
FOURTH: The shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock have been classified and
designated by the Board of Directors under the authority contained in the Charter.
FIFTH: These Articles Supplementary have been approved by the Board of Directors in the
manner and by the vote required by law.
SIXTH : The undersigned President of the Corporation acknowledges these Articles
Supplementary to be the corporate act of the Corporation and, as to all matters or facts required
to be verified under oath, the undersigned President acknowledges that, to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief, these matters and facts are true in all material respects and
that this statement is made under the penalties of perjury.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused these Articles Supplementary to be signed in
its name and on its behalf by its President and attested to by its
Secretary on this ___day of
, 2008.
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PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
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APPENDIX F
ADVISORY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.,
PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES, L.P.
AND
PACIFIC OFFICE MANAGEMENT, INC.
Dated as
of , 2008
ADVISORY AGREEMENT
THIS
AGREEMENT
, made as of , 2008, among
PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
, a
Maryland corporation (
POP
),
PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES, L.P.
, a Delaware limited partnership
(the
Operating Partnership
and together with POP, the
Company
), and
PACIFIC OFFICE MANAGEMENT,
INC.
(the
Advisor
).
WHEREAS,
POP, through the Operating Partnership, owns, manages and operates real estate
assets;
WHEREAS,
POP is and intends to continue to be qualified as a real estate investment trust
within the meaning of Section 856(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and
WHEREAS,
the Company desires to retain the Advisor for the purpose of providing day-to-day
management and administrative services to the Company as described herein on the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth;
WHEREAS
, the Advisor has agreed to undertake certain obligations with respect to the
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock, no par value per share, of the Company;
NOW, THEREFORE
, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual agreements herein set
forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1.
Definitions
.
As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set
forth below.
Advisor
means Pacific Office Management, Inc., a Delaware limited liability company.
Advisor Affiliate
means the Advisor, Shidler West Investment Partners, L.P., Shidler Hawaii
Investment Partners, LLC and any entity Controlling, Controlled by or under common Control with the
Advisor.
Base Management Fee
has the meaning set forth in the
Section 6.1
.
Board
means the Board of Directors of POP.
Cause
means: (i) the Advisors continuous and intentional failure to perform its duties
under this Agreement after written notice from the Company to the Advisor of such non-performance;
(ii) the Advisors commission of any act of gross negligence in the performance of its duties under
this Agreement; (iii) the Advisors commission of any act of fraud, misappropriation of funds, or
embezzlement against the Company; (iv) the Advisors commission of any other willful and
intentional misconduct which is materially injurious to the Company, monetarily or otherwise; and (v) the Advisors default in the performance or
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observance of any material term, condition or covenant contained in this Agreement to be performed
or observed on its part, when such default continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written
notice thereof from the Company specifying such default and requesting that the same be remedied
within such thirty (30) day period; provided, however, the Advisor shall have an additional sixty
(60) days to cure any such foregoing default if (A) such default cannot reasonably be cured with in
thirty (30) days but can be cured within ninety (90) days, and (B) the Advisor shall have commenced
to cure such default within the initial thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently proceeds
to cure the same within ninety (90) days of the date of the Companys original notice of the
default.
Code
means Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Common Stock
means shares of POPs common stock or Class B common stock.
Company
has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
Company
Account
has the meaning set forth in
Section 3.6
.
Company
Property
means each parcel of real property owned, ground leased or managed directly
or indirectly by the Company.
Control
means the direct or indirect ownership of more than 50% of the beneficial equity
interests and voting power of an entity.
Exchange Act
means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
GAAP
means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America as of
the date applicable.
Independent Directors
means the directors of POP who are not employees of either the
Company, the Advisor or any of their respective subsidiaries.
LP
Direction Votes
has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.1
.
Master Agreement
means that certain Master Formation and Contribution Agreement by and
between Arizona Land Income Corporation, an Arizona corporation, and POP Venture, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company, dated as of October 3, 2006.
Operating Partnership
means Pacific Office Properties, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership.
Partnership Agreement
means the Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating
Partnership, as hereinafter amended, supplemented and modified.
Partnership Units
shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Partnership Agreement.
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Person
means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability
company, estate, trust, unincorporated association, any federal, state, county or municipal
government or any bureau, department or agency thereof and any fiduciary acting in such capacity on
behalf of any of the foregoing.
POP
means Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation.
Property Management
Agreements
has the meaning set forth in
Section 2.2
.
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock
means shares of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock,
no par value per share, of POP issued to the Advisor.
Records
has the
meaning set forth in the
Section 3.7.1
.
SOX
means The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Subsidiary
means, with respect to any Person, any other Person (which is not an individual)
of which a majority of (i) the voting power of the voting equity securities or (ii) the outstanding
equity interests is owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person.
Supplemental Management
Fee
has the meaning set forth in the
Section 6.2
.
2. ENGAGEMENT BY COMPANY
2.1.
Engagement of Advisor
.
Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Company hereby engages the
Advisor as its agent to manage, operate and administer the assets, liabilities and business of the
Company and the Advisor hereby agrees to perform each of the duties set forth herein in accordance
with the provisions of this Agreement. By the execution and delivery of this Agreement, each party
represents and warrants that (i) it is duly organized, validly existing, in good standing under the
laws of the state of its organization and has all requisite power and authority to enter into and
perform its obligations under this Agreement, (ii) the person signing this Agreement for such party
is duly authorized to execute this Agreement on such partys behalf, (iii) the execution and
delivery of this Agreement by such party and the performance by such party of its obligations
hereunder do not violate any provisions of such partys constituent documents, constitute a breach
or default by such party under any material agreement to which such party is a signatory or cause
such party to violate any federal or state law, regulation or rule applicable to such party.
2.2.
Engagement of Advisor Affiliates
. For each Company Property, the Company, or the
subsidiary or affiliate of the Company that is the owner or ground lessor of such Company Property,
shall enter into separate property management agreement (the
Property Management Agreements
) with
an Advisor Affiliate designated by the Advisor pursuant to which the Advisor Affiliate shall be
entitled to receive fees for property management services. All property management fees payable to
the Advisor Affiliate pursuant to Property Management Agreements shall be market-rate compensation
based on the prevailing market rates for similar services provided on an arms-length basis in the area in
which the subject property is located,
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and shall require the prior written approval of a majority of Independent Directors of the Board. Such Property Management Agreements may only be terminated
by the Company as prescribed in
Section 8.2
of this Agreement and shall contain commercially
reasonable and customary terms for such arrangements. Notwithstanding
anything in this
Section 2.2
to the contrary, in the case of a Company Property for which an Advisor Affiliate provides property
management services pursuant to a written agreement (each, an
Existing Management Agreement
) at
the time such property becomes Company Property, such Existing Management Agreement shall continue
to remain in full force and effect to the extent so provided in such agreement, and the Company
shall not be obligated to enter into a Property Management Agreement
pursuant to this
Section 2.2
for so long as such Existing Management Agreement
remains in full force and effect.
3. RESPONSIBILITIES, AUTHORITY AND RIGHTS OF ADVISOR
3.1.
General Responsibilities
. Subject to the supervision of the Board, the Advisor
shall:
3.1.1.
Provide executive and administrative personnel, office space and office services
required in rendering services to the Company;
3.1.2.
Manage, operate and administer the Companys day-to-day operations, business and
affairs, as may be agreed upon by the Advisor and the Company, with such authority as the
Company may delegate to it, including, without limitation, the authority to oversee and
conduct the Companys investment activities in accordance with guidelines and policies
adopted and implemented by the Board, monitor leases, mortgages and debt obligations, make
payment of the Companys debt and obligations, make payment of dividends or distributions to
POPs stockholders and maintain the appropriate back-office infrastructure to perform such
administrative functions;
3.1.3.
Serve as the Companys consultant with respect to the periodic review of the
investment criteria and parameters for the investments, borrowings and operations of the
Company and make recommendations as to the foregoing to the Board for its approval;
3.1.4.
Counsel the Company in connection with policy decisions to be made by the Board;
3.1.5.
Use commercially reasonable efforts to cause expenses incurred by the Company or
on its behalf to be reasonable and customary and within any budgeted parameters or expense
guidelines set by the Board from time to time;
3.1.6.
Make recommendations to the Board regarding the Companys capital structure and
capital raising activities;
3.1.7.
Coordinate and manage operations of any joint venture or co-investment interests
held by the Company, and conduct all matters on behalf of the Company within the joint
venture or otherwise with co-investment partners;
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3.1.8.
Communicate on the Companys behalf with the holders of any of the Companys
equity or debt securities as is necessary or is deemed advisable by Advisor or trading
markets and as necessary in order to maintain effective relations with such holders;
3.1.9.
Handle and resolve all claims, disputes or controversies (including all
litigation, arbitration, settlement or other proceedings or negotiations) in which the
Company may be involved or to which the Company may be subject arising out of the Companys
day-to-day operations, subject to such limitations or parameters as may be imposed from time
to time by the Board;
3.1.10.
Evaluate and recommend to the Board potential hedging activities on the
Companys behalf, consistent with POPs status as a real estate investment trust and with
the Companys investment guidelines;
3.1.11.
Investigate, analyze and select possible investment opportunities and
originate, acquire, finance, retain, sell, negotiate for prepayment, restructure or dispose
Company investments consistent with the guidelines adopted and implemented by the Board;
3.1.12.
Assist the Company in developing criteria for asset purchase commitments that
are specifically tailored to the Companys investment objectives and make available to the
Company its knowledge and experience with respect to real estate and other real estate
related assets;
3.1.13.
Supervise, on the Companys behalf and at the Companys expense, the Advisor
Affiliates who provide property management services and other services pursuant to Property
Management Agreements contemplated in
Section 2.2
;
3.1.14.
Subject to the activities to be performed by the Advisor pursuant to Section
6.3, engage and supervise, on the Companys behalf and at the Companys expense, independent
contractors who provide investment banking, mortgage brokerage, securities brokerage and
other financial services and such other services as may be required relating thereto;
3.1.15.
Invest or reinvest any of the Companys money or securities, including
investing in short-term opportunities pending deployment of capital in long-term
opportunities;
3.1.16.
Make recommendations to the Board regarding payment of fees, costs and
expenses, and payments of dividends or distributions to the Companys stockholders and
limited partners;
3.1.17.
Cause the Company to obtain appropriate credit facilities or other financings
for the investments consistent with the guidelines adopted and implemented by the Board;
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3.1.18.
Cause the Company to obtain insurance covering such risks, with such insurers
and on such terms as the Company may reasonably determine;
3.1.19.
Monitor the operating performance of the investments and provide periodic
reports with respect thereto to the Board;
3.1.20.
Make recommendations to the Company regarding the retaining of independent
accountants and legal counsel, as applicable, to assist in developing appropriate accounting
procedures, compliance procedures and testing systems with respect to financial reporting
obligations and compliance with the real estate investment trust provisions of the Code and
the regulations promulgated thereunder and to conduct quarterly compliance reviews with
respect thereto;
3.1.21.
Assist the Company in complying with all regulatory requirements applicable to
it in respect of the Companys business activities, including preparing or causing to be
prepared all consolidated financial statements required under applicable regulations and
contractual undertakings and all reports and documents, if any, required under the Exchange
Act;
3.1.22.
Take all necessary actions to enable the Company to make required tax filings
and reports, including soliciting stockholders for required information to the extent
provided by the real estate investment trust provisions of the Code and the regulations
promulgated thereunder;
3.1.23.
Make recommendations to the Company regarding the maintenance of the Companys
qualification for taxation as a real estate investment trust and monitor compliance with the
various real estate investment trust qualification tests and other rules set out in the Code
and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder and use commercially reasonable efforts
to cause the Company to qualify for taxation as a REIT;
3.1.24.
Counsel the Company regarding the maintenance of the Companys exclusion from
status as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and
monitor compliance with the requirements for maintaining such exclusion and using
commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Company to maintain such exclusion from status
as an investment company under the Investment Company Act;
3.1.25.
Cause the Company to qualify to do business in all applicable jurisdictions and
to obtain and maintain all appropriate licenses;
3.1.26.
Perform such other services as may be required from time to time for management
and other activities relating to the Companys assets as the Board shall
reasonably request or the Advisor shall deem appropriate under the particular
circumstances; and
3.1.27.
Use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Company to comply with all
other applicable laws.
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3.2.
Authority
. The Advisor shall have full discretion and authority pursuant to this
Agreement to perform the duties and services specified in
Section 3.1
hereof in such manner as the
Advisor reasonably considers appropriate, subject to the terms and restrictions contained in POPs
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as the same may be amended from time to time, and further
subject to the Operating Partnerships Certificate of Limited Partnership and the Partnership
Agreement. In furtherance of the foregoing, POP and the Operating Partnership hereby designate and
appoint the Advisor or its designee as the agent and attorney-in-fact of POP and the Operating
Partnership, with full power and authority and without further approval of POP and the Operating
Partnership, for purposes of accomplishing on its behalf any of the foregoing matters or any
matters which are properly the subject matter of this Agreement. The Advisor may execute, in the
name and on behalf of POP and the Operating Partnership and their affiliates, all such documents
and take all such other actions which the Advisor reasonably considers necessary or advisable to
carry out its duties hereunder.
3.3.
Subcontract of Services
. The Company acknowledges and agrees that any services
to be performed by the Advisor hereunder may be provided pursuant to subcontracts with third party
providers or pursuant to arrangements with affiliates of POP. In such connection, the Advisor
shall disclose to the Board upon its request the terms of any sub-contracting arrangement entered
into by the Advisor with third parties or affiliates of POP with respect to the services to be
provided by the Advisor hereunder.
3.4.
Reporting Requirements
. As frequently as the Advisor may deem necessary or
advisable, or at the direction of the Board, the Advisor shall prepare, or cause to be prepared,
with respect to any investment (i) reports and information on the Companys operations and asset
performance and (ii) other information reasonably requested by the Company.
3.5.
Devotion of Time; Exclusivity
. The Advisor will provide a management team to
deliver the management services to the Company hereunder, with the members of such management team
devoting such of their time to the management of the Company as the Advisor deems reasonably
necessary and appropriate for the proper performance of all of the Advisors duties hereunder,
commensurate with the level of activity of the Company from time to time. The Company shall have
the benefit of the Advisors reasonable judgment and effort in rendering services and, in
furtherance of the foregoing, the Advisor shall not undertake activities which, in its reasonable
judgment, will substantially adversely affect the performance of its obligations under this
Agreement. The Advisor shall at all times have and operate as its sole business the activities,
the actions, services, responsibilities, obligations and business contemplated by this Agreement.
The Advisor shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that all of its officers, directors and
managers and any persons or entities (and any officers, directors and managers of any such entity)
to which it subcontracts any of its services hereunder shall
agree, as a condition to their acting in such capacities, to agree not to compete with the
Company or utilize any of the Companys confidential information to the detriment of the Company.
3.6.
Bank Accounts
. At the direction of the Board, the Advisor may establish and
maintain, as an agent and signatory on behalf of the Company, one or more bank accounts in the name
of the Company or any other Subsidiary (any such account, a
Company Account
), collect and deposit
funds into any such Company Account and disburse funds from any such Company Account, under such
terms and conditions as the Board may approve. The Advisor
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shall from time-to-time render appropriate accountings of such collections and payments to the Board and, upon request, to the
auditors of Company.
3.7.
Book and Records; Confidentiality
.
3.7.1.
Records. The Advisor shall maintain appropriate books of account,
records data and files (including without limitation, computerized material) (collectively,
Records
) relating to the Company and the investments generated or obtained by the Advisor
in performing its obligations under this Agreement, and such Records shall be accessible for
inspection by representatives of the Company at any time during normal business hours. The
Advisor shall have full responsibility for the maintenance, care and safekeeping of all
Records.
3.7.2.
Confidentiality. The Advisor shall keep confidential any nonpublic
information obtained in connection with the services rendered under this Agreement and shall
not disclose any such information (or use the same except in furtherance of its duties under
this Agreement), except (i) with the prior written consent of the Board; (ii) to legal
counsel, accountants and other professional advisors; (iii) to appraisers, financing sources
and others in the ordinary course of the Companys business; (iv) to governmental officials
having jurisdiction over the Company; (v) in connection with any governmental or regulatory
filings of the Company or disclosure or presentations to Company investors; or (vi) as
required by law or legal process to which the Advisor or any Person to whom disclosure is
permitted hereunder is a party. The foregoing shall not apply to information which has
previously become available through the actions of a Person other than the Advisor not
resulting from Advisors violation of this
Section 3.7.2
. The provisions of this
Section 3.7.2
shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement for a period of two years.
3.8.
Obligations of Advisor; Restrictions
.
3.8.1.
Internal Control. The Advisor shall (i) establish and maintain (and
require property managers and other contractors to establish and maintain) a system of
internal accounting and financial controls (including, without limitation, internal controls
to safeguard records and to permit the Company to comply with the Exchange Act and SOX, and
designed to provide reasonable assurance of the reliability of financial reporting, the
effectiveness and efficiency of operations and compliance with applicable laws, (ii)
maintain records for each Company investment on a GAAP basis, (iii) develop accounting
entries and reports required by the Company to meet its
reporting requirements under applicable laws, (iv) consult with the Company with respect to
proposed or new accounting/reporting rules identified by the Advisor or the Company and (v)
prepare quarterly and annual financial statements as soon after the end of each such period
as may be reasonably requested and general ledger journal entries and other information
necessary for the Companys compliance with applicable laws, including Regulation S-X, the
Exchange Act, Securities Act and SOX, in accordance with GAAP and cooperate with the
Companys registered public accounting firm in connection with the auditing or review of
such financial statements, the cost of any such audit or review to be paid by the Company.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Advisor
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shall permit the Companys registered public accounting firm to review, audit and analyze the operations and controls
of the Advisor to the extent required by such accounting firm in connection with any audit
or review by such accounting firm of the internal controls of the Company.
3.8.2.
Management Letters. The Advisor shall provide to the Company, as soon
after the end of each quarter or year as may be reasonably requested (within deadlines
required for the Company to comply with applicable legal requirements) by the Company, a
completed management questionnaire letter to the Board, in such form as the Company may
reasonably request in response to applicable legal requirements, on accounting, reporting,
internal controls and disclosure issues in support of any management representation letter
to be issued by the Company to its independent accounting firm.
3.8.3.
Restrictions. The Advisor shall refrain from taking any action or
engaging in any omission that, in its sole judgment made in good faith, (i) is not in
compliance with the investment guidelines and policies approved by the Board, (ii) would
adversely affect the status of the Company as a REIT or its exclusion from status as an
investment company under the Investment Company Act, or (iii) would violate any law, rule or
regulation of any governmental body or agency having jurisdiction over the Company or that
would otherwise not be permitted by the any of the Companys constituent documents. If the
Advisor is ordered to take any such action or engage in any omission by the Board, the
Advisor shall promptly notify the Board of the Advisors judgment that such action or
omission would adversely affect such status or violate any such law, rule or regulation or
constituent documents, and shall have no responsibility or liability to the Company for its
implementation of any such action or omission and shall be indemnified by the Company for
any consequences thereof. In all events, the Advisor, its directors, managers, officers,
stockholders and employees shall not be liable to the Company, the Board or the Companys
stockholders for any act or omission by the Advisor, its directors, managers, officers,
stockholders or employees taken in good faith, except to the limited extent as provided in
Section 5.1
.
4. PROPORTIONATE VOTING PREFERRED STOCK
4.1.
Voting
. The Advisor shall cast all votes with respect to the share of
Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock in proportion to the votes (the
LP Direction Votes
)
that the Advisor receives from the holders of Partnership Units (other than POP) that are
issued pursuant to the Master Agreement or pursuant to any option delivered pursuant thereto or in
connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby. The Advisor shall not
cast any votes with respect to the share of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock unless it receives
LP Direction Votes with respect thereto.
4.2.
Voting Procedure
. In order to give effect to the
provisions of
Section 4.1
, the
Advisor agrees to promptly deliver definitive proxy materials or other approved solicitation
documents received from the Company as to any matter as to which votes or consents are sought by
POP from the holders of Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock. In connection with such delivery,
the Advisor shall not make any recommendation to any holder of Common Stock or
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Partnership Units to how or whether such holder should vote its Common Stock or Partnership Units.
5. INDEMNIFICATION
5.1.
Indemnity.
5.1.1.
The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless the Advisor, and its stockholders,
officers, affiliates, agents and employees, from and against any and all liability, claims,
demands, expenses and fees, fines, suits, losses and causes of action of any and every kind
or nature arising from or in any way connected with the performance by the Advisor of its
obligations under this Agreement, other than any liability, claim, demand, expense, fee,
suit, loss or cause of action arising from or in any way connected with (i) any acts of the
Advisor, or its stockholders, officers, affiliates, agents or employees, outside the scope
of the authority of the Advisor under this Agreement, unless the Advisor or its indemnitee
acted in good faith and reasonably believed that its his conduct was within the scope of
authority granted to the Advisor under this Agreement, or (ii) misconduct or breach of any
material term of this Agreement that in any case constitutes gross negligence or willful and
malicious misconduct or the violation of applicable laws by the Advisor, its stockholders,
officers, affiliates, agents or employees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Advisor
shall have no right to indemnification by the Company against claims by the Advisors
employees relating to the terms and conditions of their employment. In addition, Advisor
shall have the right to be named as an additional insured on all policies of liability
insurance maintained by the Company including, without limitation, the Commercial General
Liability, Comprehensive Automobile Liability, Errors and Omissions, Umbrella and Excess
Liability Insurance policy. Certificates of Insurance evidencing compliance with the
provisions of the immediately preceding sentence shall be furnished to the Advisor on
request.
5.1.2.
The Advisor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its directors,
officers, affiliates, agents and employees, from and against any and all liability, claims,
demands, expenses and fees, fines, suits, losses and causes of action of any and every kind
or nature arising from third party actions and connected with the performance by the Advisor
of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent caused by (i) any acts of the Advisor, or its stockholders, officers, affiliates,
agents or employees, outside the scope of the authority of the Advisor under this Agreement
unless such indemnitee acted in good faith and reasonably believed that its conduct was
within the scope of authority of the Advisor under this Agreement, or (ii) material breach
of a term of this Agreement that, in any case, constitutes gross negligence, willful and
malicious misconduct or the violation of applicable laws by the Advisor, its stockholders,
officers, affiliates, agents or employees.
5.2.
Additional Costs; Survival
. The obligation to
indemnify set forth in
Section 5.1
above shall include the payment of reasonable attorneys fees and investigation costs, as well as
other reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the indemnified party in connection with any such
claim. At the option of, and upon receipt of notice from, the indemnified party, the
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indemnifying party shall promptly and diligently defend any such claim, demand, action or proceeding. The
provisions of
Sections 5.1
and
5.2
hereof shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this
Agreement.
6. COMPENSATION
The Advisor agrees to accept from the
Company the compensation set forth in this
Section 6
as
full and complete consideration for all services to be rendered by the Advisor pursuant to this
Agreement. Except as hereinafter provided, neither the Advisor nor any of its affiliates shall be
entitled to receive any other fees or compensation relating to the Company or its properties,
including but not limited to leasing commissions, acquisition fees, disposition fees or loan fees.
6.1.
Base Management Fee
. The Advisor shall be entitled to receive a base management
fee (the
Base Management Fee
), which shall be payable in arrears on a quarterly basis on the last
day of each calendar quarter. The Base Management Fee shall be equal to $1,500,000 per annum (and
$375,000 per quarter). A pro rata portion of the Base Management Fee shall be payable for any
partial calendar quarter included in the term of this Agreement.
6.2.
Supplemental Management Fee
. In addition to the Base Management Fee, the Advisor
shall also be entitled to receive a supplemental management fee (the
Supplemental Management Fee
and, together with the Base Management Fee, the
Advisory Fee
), which shall be payable in arrears
within thirty (30) days following the determination of the amount of such fee pursuant to this
Section 6.2
. The Supplemental Management Fee shall be a per annum amount equal to the product of
(x) one tenth of one percent (0.1%), multiplied by (y) the positive difference between (i) the sum
of (a) the aggregate gross asset value, excluding depreciation, of all real property (
i.e.
On-Balance Sheet Properties) reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the Company
contained in the Form 10-Q filed by the Company with respect to such quarter (or the earliest of
the filing or issuance of a Form 8-K, press release or Form 10-K with respect to the fourth quarter
of any year, which contains the consolidated financial information of the Company for such quarter)
of the Company, plus (b) the aggregate gross asset value, excluding depreciation, of any real
property, for which less than the full value (as set forth in the books and records of the Company)
(
i.e.
Off-Balance Sheet Properties owned in joint venture or other co-investment vehicles) is reflected in such
consolidated financial statements, minus (ii) $1,500,000,000. A pro rata portion of the
Supplemental Management Fee shall be payable for any partial calendar quarter included in the term
of this Agreement.
6.3.
Real Property Transaction Management Fees
. The Advisor shall be entitled to
receive real property transaction management fees for performing real property transaction
management services for the Company, including, without limitation, all origination, underwriting,
acquisition, capitalization and disposition services performed on behalf of the Company. All real
property transaction management fees payable to the Advisor shall be market-rate compensation based
on the prevailing market rates for similar services provided on an arms-length basis in the area in
which the subject property is located and shall require the prior written approval of a majority of
Independent Directors of the Board.
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6.4.
Other Services
. Other than as specifically provided in this Agreement, or as
approved in writing by a majority of Independent Directors of the Board, the Advisor shall not be
compensated by the Company for services rendered to the Company.
7. EXPENSES
The Advisor shall bear, and shall not be entitled to reimbursement from the Company for, any
expenses incurred by the Advisor for goods or services purchased by it in the course of performing
the Advisory services contemplated hereunder for Company. Without limitation, such
non-reimbursable expenses shall include office rent, equipment costs, telecommunications expenses,
supplies, travel costs, insurance costs and labor costs incurred with respect to employees or
subcontractors engaged by the Advisor. All such non-reimbursable expenses shall be borne by the
Advisor out of the Advisory Fee paid to it by the Company. Company shall bear and directly pay, to
all of the vendors and providers in question, all direct expenses incurred by Company or its
affiliates as to which the Company is the primary service obligee, as determined in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. Without limitation, such direct expenses shall include
audit fees, costs of monitoring internal controls under the applicable rules and regulations of the
Securities Exchange Commission, director fees and directors and officers liability insurance
premium costs. If and to the extent that the Advisor advances such direct expenses on behalf of
the Company, then the Advisor shall be entitled to reimbursement therefor. All direct expenses
incurred by the Company, whether paid directly by the Company or paid by the Advisor and reimbursed
to it by the Company, shall be deducted from the Advisory Fee provided hereunder, subject to the
proviso that total annual reduction of the Advisory Fee shall in no event exceed 50% of the then
applicable Advisory Fee. Any applicable reduction in the Advisory Fee shall be applied to the next
due payment(s) of such fee.
8. TERM OF AGREEMENT; TERMINATION
8.1.
Term
. This Agreement shall become effective on the date hereof and shall
continue in force for a period expiring on June , 2017
[NOTE: 10 YEARS FROM EXECUTION DATE]
.
8.2.
Right of Termination
.
8.2.1.
The Company shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, with or without
Cause at any time upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Advisor, by the vote of
a majority of the Companys Independent Directors. In the event that this Agreement shall
have been terminated by the Company for Cause, the Company shall have the right to offset
any direct damages to the Company caused by the actions giving rise to such termination for
Cause against any amount otherwise payable under
Section 8.3
.
8.2.2.
The Advisor may terminate this Agreement effective upon 30 days prior written
notice of termination to the Company in the event that the Company shall default in the
performance or observance of any material term, condition or covenant in this Agreement and
such default shall continue for a period of 30 days after written notice
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thereof specifying such default and requesting that the same be remedied in such 30 day period.
8.3.
Termination Fee
. Upon any termination of this Agreement, other than for cause,
the Company will be obligated to pay the Advisor a termination fee equal to $1,000,000 plus all
accrued and unreimbursed primary obligation expenses owed pursuant to
Section 7
. The Advisor shall
not be reimbursed for any termination fees or other amounts owing to any third party retained on a
subcontract basis by Advisor with regard to the services to be provided by Advisor hereunder. If
this Agreement is terminated by the Company for Cause, the Advisor shall be entitled only to
payment of all earned and unpaid Base Management Fees, Supplemental Management Fees, real property
transaction management fees and any other fees to which the Advisor is entitled pursuant to
Section
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above through the date of termination (plus all accrued and unreimbursed expenses pursuant to
Section 7
), provided, however, that the Advisor shall still be entitled to any other fees and
expenses owing to it pursuant to any separate agreements into which it has entered.
8.4.
Continued Responsibility
. Notwithstanding termination of this Agreement as
provided above, the Advisor (i) shall continue to perform all of
its obligations under
Section 4
of
this Agreement, and (ii) shall use its best efforts to perform its duties under this Agreement
until the effective date of the termination of this Agreement.
8.5.
Responsibilities upon Termination
. Upon termination of this Agreement, the
Advisor shall forthwith deliver the following to the Company, as applicable, on the effective date
of termination:
8.5.1.
A final accounting reflecting the balance of funds held on behalf of the Company
as of the date of termination;
8.5.2.
All files, records, documents and other property of any kind relating to the
Company, including, but not limited to, computer records, contracts, leases, warranties,
bank statements, rent rolls, employment records, plans and specifications,
inventories, correspondence, tenant records, receipts, paid and unpaid bills or
invoices, maintenance records;
8.5.3.
Agreements to terminate all property management, construction management and
other agreements with Advisor Affiliates and third parties retained on a subcontracting
basis by the Advisor, in each case, with respect to the services to be provided by the
Advisor hereunder; and
8.5.4.
Evidence of the change of Advisors name to something that is not confusingly
similar to Pacific Office.
9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.1.
Notice
. Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be given by being delivered to the following addresses or fax numbers of the
parties hereto:
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or to such other address or fax number as may be specified from time to time by such party in
writing.
9.2.
No Joint Venture
.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to make the
Company and the Advisor partners or joint venturers or impose any liability as such on either of
them.
9.3.
Release of Money or Other Property upon Written Request
.
The Advisor agrees that
any money or other property of the Company held by the Advisor under this Agreement shall be held
by the Advisor as custodian for the Company, and the Advisors records shall be clearly and
appropriately marked to reflect the ownership of such money or other property by the Company. Upon
the receipt by the Advisor of a written request signed by a duly authorized officer of the Company
requesting the Advisor to release to the Company any money or other property then held by the
Advisor for the account of the Company under this Agreement, the Advisor shall release such money
or other property to the Company within a reasonable period of time, but in no event later than
thirty (30) days following such request. The Advisor, its directors, officers, managers,
stockholders and employees will not be liable to the Company, any Subsidiary, any of their
directors, officers, stockholders, managers, owners or partners for any acts or omissions by the
Company in connection with the money or other property released to the Company in accordance with
the terms hereof. The Company shall indemnify the Advisor and its Advisor Affiliates, officers,
directors, stockholders, employees, agents and successors and assigns against any and all expenses,
losses, damages, liabilities, demands, charges and claims of any nature whatsoever which arise
in connection with the Advisors release of such money or other property to the Company in
accordance with the terms of this
Section 9.3
.
9.4.
Entire Agreement; Amendment
. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement shall not be amended or
modified in any respect unless agreed to in writing by the Company and the Advisor.
9.5.
Governing Law Jurisdiction
. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without reference to principles of conflicts of
law. The parties: (x) agree that any suit, action or legal proceeding relating to this Agreement
shall be brought exclusively in any federal court located in Delaware, if federal jurisdiction is
available, and, otherwise, in any state court located in such state; (y) consent to the
jurisdiction of each such court in any such suit, action or proceeding; and (z) waive any objection
which they may have to the laying of venue in any such suit, action or proceeding in either such
court. Further, the parties hereby consent and submit to the personal jurisdiction of the Delaware
courts, both state and federal, and hereby waive any and all objections now or hereafter existing
to personal jurisdiction of said courts over them. The parties waive, to the extent permitted
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under applicable law, any right they may have to assert the doctrine of forum non conveniens or to
object to venue to the extent any proceeding is brought in accordance with this section.
9.6.
Assignment
. This Agreement may not be assigned by any party hereto without the
prior written consent of the other parties hereto; provided, however, that the Advisor shall be
permitted to assign this Agreement or any of its rights hereunder, and delegate any and all of its
responsibilities and obligations hereunder, to an Advisor Affiliate, provided that the Advisor
shall remain fully responsible to the Company for all errors or omissions of such assignee
notwithstanding and following such assignment.
9.7.
No Waiver
. Neither the failure nor any delay on the part of a party to exercise
any right, remedy, power or privilege under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor
shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege preclude any other or
further exercise of the same or of any other right, remedy, power or privilege, nor shall any
waiver of any right, remedy, power or privilege with respect to any occurrence be construed as a
waiver of such right, remedy, power or privilege with respect to any other occurrence. No waiver
shall be effective unless it is in writing and is signed by the party asserted to have granted such
waiver.
9.8.
Headings
. The headings of various Sections in this Agreement are for convenience
only, and are not to be utilized in construing the content or meaning of the substantive provisions
hereof.
9.9.
Pronouns and Plurals
.
Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used in
this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the
singular form of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include the plural and vice versa.
9.10.
Further Action
.
The parties shall execute and deliver all documents, provide
all information and take or refrain from taking action as may be necessary or appropriate to
achieve the purposes of this Agreement.
9.11.
Binding Effect
.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the parties hereto and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives
and permitted assigns.
9.12.
Counterparts
. This Agreement may be executed in any number of identical
counterparts, any of which may contain the signatures of less than all parties, and all of which
together shall constitute a single agreement.
9.13.
Partial Invalidity
. The provisions hereof shall be deemed independent and
severable, and the invalidity or partial invalidity or enforceability of any one provision shall
not affect the validity of enforceability of any other provision hereof.
9.14.
Fax Signatures
. Any signature page hereto delivered by a fax machine or
telecopy machine shall be binding to the same extent as an original signature page, with regard to
any agreement subject to the terms hereof or any amendment thereto. Any party who delivers such a
signature page agrees to later deliver an original counterpart to any party that requests it.
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9.15.
Construction
. The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the
language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction
will be applied against any party. Any reference to any federal, state, local or foreign statute
or law, statute, rule or regulation will be deemed also to refer to all rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires otherwise. The use of the word including and
similar expressions means including without limitation and unless the context otherwise requires,
neither, nor, any, either and or shall not be exclusive. Unless otherwise noted, all
references to sections, exhibits and schedules are to sections, exhibits and schedules to this
Agreement. All words used in this Agreement shall be construed to be of such gender or number as
the circumstances require. The parties hereto intend that each representation, warranty and
covenant contained herein shall have independent significance. If any party has breached any
representation, warranty or covenant contained herein in any respect, the fact that there exists
another representation, warranty or covenant relating to the same subject matter (regardless of the
relative levels of specificity) which such party has not breached shall not detract from or
mitigate the fact that such party is in breach of the first representation, warranty or covenant.
All references to agreements hereunder include all exhibits and schedules to such agreements and
shall mean such agreements as they may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified
from time to time.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF
, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date and year
first above written.
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PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST, INC
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By:
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Title:
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PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES, L.P.
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PACIFIC OFFICE PROPERTIES
TRUST,
INC
., its general partner
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PACIFIC OFFICE MANAGEMENT, INC.
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S-1
REVOCABLE PROXY FOR ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
January 14, 2008
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT PLEASE VOTE IMMEDIATELY
The undersigned hereby appoints Thomas Hislop, with full power of substitution, to act as
proxies for the undersigned to vote all shares of common stock of Arizona Land Income Corporation
(AZL) that the undersigned is entitled to vote at AZLs Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the
Meeting), to be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2008, at 2999 North 44
th
Street
(1
st
Floor Conference Room), Phoenix, Arizona, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time, and at any
and all adjournments and postponements thereof.
ALTHOUGH YOU ARE BEING ASKED TO APPROVE EACH OF THESE PROPOSALS AND SUB-PROPOSALS SEPARATELY,
EACH OF PROPOSALS 1-4 AND SUB-PROPOSALS 5A-5D ARE RELATED TO, AND EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED UPON THE
APPROVAL OF, EACH OF PROPOSALS 1-4 AND SUB-PROPOSALS 5A-5D. THIS MEANS THAT AZL WILL NOT TAKE ANY
ONE OR MORE OF THESE ACTIONS RELATING TO THE TRANSACTIONS WITHOUT TAKING ALL ACTIONS, SUBJECT TO
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH TRANSACTIONS. ACCORDINGLY, UNLESS PROPOSALS 1-4 AND SUB-PROPOSALS
5A-5D ARE APPROVED BY THE REQUISITE VOTE OF THE SHAREHOLDERS AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT,
THE TRANSACTIONS WILL
NOT
HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS AND, ACCORDINGLY, WILL
NOT
BE COMPLETED.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR ADOPTION OF ALL THE PROPOSALS 1-4 AND
SUB-PROPOSALS 5A-5D AND FOR ALL THE DIRECTOR NOMINEES IN PROPOSAL 6.
1. To approve the Master Formation and Contribution Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2006, as
amended (the Master Agreement), between AZL and Pop Venture, LLC, and the transactions
contemplated by the Master Agreement (the Transactions), including AZLs contribution of
substantially all of its assets to Pacific Office Properties, L.P., a newly-formed limited
partnership of which AZL will be the general partner (the Operating Partnership).
o
FOR
o
AGAINST
o
ABSTAIN
2. To
approve, as a part of the Transactions, (i) the sale of
$6.35 million in cash of 1,180,000 shares of
the common stock of AZL and/or common units of the Operating
Partnership to designees of POP Venture, LLC, (ii) the granting
of options to purchase 500,000 shares at $7.50 per share of the
common stock of AZL to designees of POP Venture, LLC, and (iii) the issuance by the Operating Partnership of common units and
convertible preferred units, which may be redeemed in the future for shares of common stock of AZL,
upon the contribution to the Operating Partnership of ownership interests in up to eight
wholly-owned and one 7.5% owned commercial office properties by POP Venture, LLC.
o
FOR
o
AGAINST
o
ABSTAIN
3. To approve, as a part of the Transactions, the Advisory Agreement between AZL, the Operating
Partnership and Pacific Office Management, Inc.
o
FOR
o
AGAINST
o
ABSTAIN
4. To approve the reincorporation of AZL as a Maryland corporation by merging it into a
newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary Maryland corporation (the Reincorporation), resulting in,
among other things, a change in AZLs name to Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc.
o
FOR
o
AGAINST
o
ABSTAIN
5. To approve, as a part of the Reincorporation, the adoption of a Charter and Bylaws with the
following sub-proposals:
A VOTE
FOR
ALL SUB-PROPOSALS 5A-5D BELOW CONSTITUTES A VOTE IN FAVOR OF A NEW CHARTER AND
BYLAWS. A VOTE
AGAINST
ANY OF THE SUB-PROPOSALS 5A-5D BELOW, OR AN
ABSTAIN
VOTE ON
ANY OF THE SUB-PROPOSALS 5A-5D BELOW, WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS A VOTE
AGAINST
THE
TRANSACTIONS.
5A. To approve changing the authorized shares of AZL common stock from 10,000,000 shares of Class
A common stock, no par value per share, and 10,000 shares of Class B common stock, no par value per
share, to 200,000,000 shares of common stock, $.0001 par value per share, 200,000 shares of Class B
common stock, $.0001 par value per share, and 100,000,000 shares of
preferred stock, $.0001 par value per share, and any additional or lesser number of shares as the
Board of Directors may hereafter determine.
o
FOR
o
AGAINST
o
ABSTAIN
5B. To approve a provision authorizing the Board of Directors of AZL to hereafter establish the
rights, preferences and powers, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, of preferred
stock of AZL, including the proportionate voting preferred stock described in the accompanying
Proxy Statement.
o
FOR
o
AGAINST
o
ABSTAIN
5C. To approve the modification of the rights, preferences and powers, and the qualifications,
limitations and restrictions, of Class A common stock and Class B common stock.
o
FOR
o
AGAINST
o
ABSTAIN
5D. To approve the classification of the Board of Directors of AZL into three classes, each with a
term of three years.
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FOR
o
AGAINST
o
ABSTAIN
6. Election of Directors:
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all nominees listed below
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WITHHOLD AUTHORITY
to vote
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(except as marked to the
contrary below)
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for all nominees listed below
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(INSTRUCTIONS: TO WITHHOLD AUTHORITY TO VOTE FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL NOMINEE, STRIKE A LINE THROUGH
THE NOMINEES NAME IN THE LIST BELOW.)
Term Expires 2008: Thomas R. Hislop, Robert L. Blackwell, Burton P. Freireich and David W.
Miller.
7. To approve adjournments of the Meeting in the event that an insufficient number of shares
are present in person or by proxy to approve the proposals to permit further solicitation.
o
FOR
o
AGAINST
o
ABSTAIN
IF YOU WISH TO APPROVE THE TRANSACTIONS, THEN YOU MUST APPROVE ALL OF PROPOSALS 1 THROUGH 4 AND
EACH OF THE SUB-PROPOSALS 5A-5D. IF YOU WISH TO APPROVE THE REINCORPORATION, THEN YOU MUST
APPROVE BOTH PROPOSAL 4 AND SUB-PROPOSALS 5A-5D.
THIS PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED AS DIRECTED, BUT IF NO INSTRUCTIONS ARE
SPECIFIED, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED
FOR
THE APPROVAL OF ALL PROPOSALS AND THE ELECTION OF
ALL DIRECTOR NOMINEES. IF ANY OTHER BUSINESS IS PRESENTED AT THE MEETING, OR AT ANY ADJOURNMENT OR
POSTPONEMENT THEREOF, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED BY THOSE NAMED IN THIS PROXY IN THEIR BEST JUDGMENT.
AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AZL KNOWS OF NO OTHER BUSINESS TO BE PRESENTED AT
THE MEETING.
The undersigned acknowledges receipt from AZL, prior to the execution of this proxy, of Notice
of the Meeting and a copy of the Proxy Statement. The undersigned hereby revokes any proxy or
proxies heretofore given to vote upon or act with respect to said shares.
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NAME OF SHAREHOLDER
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Please sign exactly as your name
appears on this proxy card. When
signing as attorney, executor,
administrator, trustee or guardian,
please give your full title. If
shares are held jointly, each holder
should sign.
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SIGNATURE OF SHAREHOLDER
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PRINT NAME OF SHAREHOLDER
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SIGNATURE OF SHAREHOLDER
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PLEASE PROMPTLY COMPLETE, DATE, SIGN AND MAIL
THIS PROXY IN
THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE
Explanatory
note: The following material is being provided pursuant to Note D. 4
of Schedule 14A because it is incorporated by reference into the foregoing proxy statement.
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the quarterly period ended
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September 30, 2007
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OR
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the transition period from _______________________ to _________________________
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Commission file number
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1-9900
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ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Arizona
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86-0602478
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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2999 N. 44th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, Arizona 85018
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Check whether the issuer (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 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 issuers classes of common stock, as
of the latest practicable date.
As of November 14, 2007, there were 1,851,025 shares of Class A common stock and 100 shares of
Class B common stock issued and outstanding
Table of Contents
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Part I
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ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
Balance Sheets
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September 30,
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December 31,
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2007
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2006
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(Unaudited)
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Assets
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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603,430
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$
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773,993
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Investments:
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Trading Securities
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1,688,712
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1,800,102
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Securities available for sale
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1,797,030
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Accrued interest receivable
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67,550
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Mortgage note receivable, net of deferred
gain on real estate
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3,411,346
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Land held for sale
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55,890
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55,890
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Total Investments
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3,541,632
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5,334,888
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Total assets
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$
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4,145,062
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$
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6,108,881
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Liabilities
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Accounts payable and other liabilities
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$
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42,543
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$
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25,865
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Dividends payable
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1,851,025
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Total Liabilities
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42,543
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1,876,890
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Stockholders Equity
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Common Stock-Class A
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185,103
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185,103
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Common Stock-Class B
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10
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10
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Additional paid-in capital
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21,670,997
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21,670,997
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Unrealized loss on marketable securities-net
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(6,474
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Distributions in excess of earnings
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(17,747,117
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)
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(17,624,119
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Total stockholders equity
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4,102,519
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4,231,991
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity
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$
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4,145,062
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$
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6,108,881
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these balance sheets.
3
ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
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Three months
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Three months
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Nine months
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Nine months
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ended
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ended
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ended
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ended
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Sept. 30, 2007
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Sept. 30, 2006
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Sept. 30, 2007
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Sept. 30, 2006
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Income
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Interest on mortgages
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$
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$
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71,729
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$
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36,367
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$
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269,919
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Interest on temporary investments
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42,432
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31,910
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127,905
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59,773
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Sign lease income
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3,750
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3,750
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11,250
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11,250
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Total income
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46,182
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107,389
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175,522
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340,942
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Expenses
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Professional services
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57,530
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32,233
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184,765
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52,249
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Administration and general
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3,709
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21,025
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90,055
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39,564
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Directors fees
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7,500
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9,900
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23,700
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26,100
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Total expenses
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68,739
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63,158
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298,520
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117,913
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Income
before gain on sale of properties and income tax expense
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(22,557
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44,231
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(122,998
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223,029
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Gain on sale of properties
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3,567,735
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3,567,735
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Income before income taxes
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(22,557
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3,611,966
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(122,998
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3,790,764
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Income taxes
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(7,644
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(7,644
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Net income (loss)
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($22,557
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$
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3,604,322
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($122,998
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)
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$
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3,783,120
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Net income (loss) per common share
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$
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(0.01
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$
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1.95
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$
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(0.07
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$
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2.04
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Dividends declared per share
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$
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0.00
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$
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0.10
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$
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0.00
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$
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0.30
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Weighted average number of shares of
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1,851,025
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1,851,025
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1,851,025
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1,851,025
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common stock outstanding
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
4
ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
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Nine months ended
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Nine months ended
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September 30, 2007
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September 30, 2006
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
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Net income (loss)
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$
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(122,998
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$
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3,783,120
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided
by operating activities
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Recognition of deferred income
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(3,567,735
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Change in assets and liabilities:
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(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable
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67,550
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(12,314
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(Increase) in trading securities
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(114,976
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(17,903
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Increase in accounts payable and other liabilities
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16,678
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11,752
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
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(153,746
|
)
|
|
|
196,920
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Proceeds from sale of mortgage note receivable
|
|
|
3,411,346
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of trading securities
|
|
|
(7,250,530
|
)
|
|
|
(2,499,936
|
)
|
Sale of trading securities
|
|
|
7,476,896
|
|
|
|
1,318,000
|
|
Purchase of securities available for sale
|
|
|
(1,803,504
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Principal payments received from mortgages
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,783,209
|
|
Additional investment in mortgage note receivable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(70,337
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by investing activities
|
|
|
1,834,208
|
|
|
|
530,936
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment of dividends
|
|
|
-1,851,025
|
|
|
|
-555,310
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities
|
|
|
-1,851,025
|
|
|
|
-555,310
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in cash and temporary investments
|
|
|
-170,563
|
|
|
|
172,546
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period
|
|
|
773,993
|
|
|
|
71,116
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents end of period
|
|
$
|
603,430
|
|
|
$
|
243,662
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends declared in excess of dividends paid
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
185,103
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income Taxes Paid
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
7,644
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
5
Arizona Land Income Corporation
Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2007
Note 1
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Basis of Presentation
The financial statements have been prepared by Arizona Land
Income Corporation (the Company or AZL) without audit, pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the instructions to Form 10-QSB. In
the opinion of the Company, the unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments
(consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial
position, the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of
operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007 are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
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Note 2
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
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|
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|
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Investments with an original maturity
of less than 90 days when purchased are considered cash
equivalents. On occasion, the Company may have deposits with
financial institutions in excess of governmental insured limits.
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|
|
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Marketable Securities:
U.S. Treasury Notes and debt securities of
other governmental agencies with original maturities of 120 days or
more are classified as trading securities upon acquisition and
recorded at fair value. Gains and losses are included in income on
trading securities in the accompanying statements of operations.
Substantially all income from trading securities for the three
months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 resulted from interest
earned on securities. The Companys available
for sale securities are reported at fair value with unrealized
gains or losses excluded from earnings and reported as a separate
component of shareholders equity.
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|
|
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Income Taxes and REIT Status:
The Company has elected treatment as
a real estate investment trust (REIT) under Internal Revenue Code
(IRC) Sections 856-860. A REIT is taxed in the same manner as
any corporation except that it may deduct certain qualifying
distributions made to shareholders and reduce or eliminate any
potential income taxes. This distribution deduction must be at
least 90% of the REITs taxable income. The Company has met the
distribution requirement for all periods presented, and thus has
not recorded any income tax provision in the accompanying
statements of operations.
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|
|
|
For income tax purposes, certain expenses or reserves for financial
reporting purposes are not allowed as current tax deductions.
Similarly, the Company may take certain current deductions for tax
purposes that are not current expenses for financial reporting
purposes.
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|
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On July 13, 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48.
Accounting
for Uncertainty in Income Taxes An Interpretation of FASB
Statement No. 109
(Fin 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for
uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entitys financial
statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109,
Accounting
for Income Taxes
and prescribes a recognition threshold and
measurement attributes for financial statement disclosure of tax
positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Under FIN
48, the impact of an uncertain income tax position on the income
tax return must be recognized at the largest amount that is
more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant
taxing authority. An uncertain income tax position will not be
recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained.
Additionally, FIN 48 provides guidance on derecognition,
classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim
periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2006.
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|
|
|
|
The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. As a result of the
adoption of FIN 48, the Company has not recognized any change to the January 1, 2007 balance
in retained earnings. At January 1, 2007 and September 30, 2007, the Company had no
unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the
Companys effective income tax rate in future periods. The adoption of FIN 48 did not
impact our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
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|
|
|
|
The Companys practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax
matters in income tax expense. The Company had no accrued interest or penalties at January
1, 2007 and no accrued interest or penalties at September 30, 2007.
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6
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|
The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S.
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|
Note 3
|
|
Available for Sale Securities
The following is a summary
of the Companys Available for Sale Securities as of
September 30, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
$
|
1,803,504
|
|
Gross unrealized holding gains
|
|
|
6,496
|
|
Gross unrealized holding losses
|
|
|
(12,970
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Fair market value
|
|
$
|
1,797,030
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 4
|
|
Mortgage Note Receivable
|
|
|
|
The mortgage note receivable which totaled $3,516,852 at December 31, 2006 was received as
partial consideration for the Companys sale of the property associated with Loan No. 6.
The Company sold its remaining holdings of approximately 280 acres in Maricopa County,
Arizona on May 10, 2004.
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|
|
|
In February 2007, the Company sold its interest in the note receivable to a related party
for $3,411,346 and invested the proceeds from that sale in trading securities. As of
December 31, 2006, the Company recorded an impairment reserve for loss on sale of $105,506,
resulting in no gain or loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
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|
Note 5
|
|
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains and losses on investments are excluded from net income but are reported as
comprehensive income on the Balance Sheets under Shareholders equity. The following table
illustrates the effect on net income (loss) if the Company had recognized comprehensive
income:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended
|
|
Nine months ended
|
|
|
September 30, 2007
|
|
September 30, 2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$
|
|
(122,998
|
)
|
$
|
|
3,783,120
|
|
Comprehensive loss from the
unrealized loss on marketable
securities
|
|
|
|
(6,474
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income (loss)
|
|
$
|
|
(129,472
|
)
|
$
|
|
3,783,120
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
Arizona Land Income Corporation (the Company or AZL) is an Arizona corporation which has
elected to be treated as a real estate investment trust (a REIT) under the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986. The statements of operations filed herewith cover the periods from January 1, 2007
through September 30, 2007, and January 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006.
Potential Dissolution/Transaction with Pacific Office
As disclosed in the Companys prospectus used in connection with the Companys 1988 initial
public offering and in its subsequent annual reports on Form 10-KSB, the Companys intent at the
time of the public offering was to dissolve within approximately eight years after the date of such
offering.
For the past several years, we have been liquidating our loan and land holdings and returning
capital to our shareholders through regular and special dividends. In the second quarter ended
June 30, 2004, we sold our remaining holdings (with the exception of a small parcel of
approximately 1/100
th
of an acre) of approximately 280 acres related to Loan No. 6. As
partial consideration for the Companys sale of the property associated with Loan No. 6, the
Company received a mortgage note receivable which totaled $3,516,852 at December 31, 2006. In
February 2007, the Company sold its interest in the note receivable to a related party for
$3,411,346 and invested the proceeds from that sale in trading securities.
In January 2005, we engaged Peacock, Hislop, Staley & Given, Inc., a financial advisor
(PHS&G) to assist in developing and evaluating strategic alternatives available to the Company to
enhance shareholder value. Alternatives that were being considered included a change of business
plan for the Company, a merger or sale of the Company, a combination of these, or the decision to
take no action other than the completion of the liquidation of the Company. We issued a press
release on January 24, 2005 announcing our engagement with PHS&G and the purpose of the engagement.
Our Board of Directors believed that PHS&Gs historic relationship with, and long knowledge of,
the Company put it in a unique position to assist in determining the best course of action for the
Company to take.
Our engagement of PHS&G has entailed an effort by PHS&G to locate a possible merger, partner
or acquirer for the Company that would result in enhanced shareholder value. Our agreement with
PHS&G calls for the Company to pay PHS&G a fee of 4% of the transaction value (but in no event more
than $250,000) only upon the successful completion of its efforts.
In connection with PHS&Gs receipt of certain offers from interested parties relating to a
potential transaction with the Company, our Board met in March 2005 for the purpose of forming a
special committee composed of qualified independent directors (the Special Committee). The
Special Committee was tasked with investigating and negotiating a potential business disposition,
liquidation or other strategic transaction regarding the Company. We announced on October 3, 2006
that we had entered into a Master Formation and Contribution Agreement (as subsequently amended,
the Master Agreement) with POP Venture, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Pacific
Office Contributor), as described in our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2006 (see Item 1. Description of BusinessProposed Transactions with Pacific Office
Contributor in that Form 10-KSB). Pursuant to the Master Agreement, the Company will form an
umbrella partnership (UPREIT) in which the Company is the sole general partner. Upon
consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement (the Closing), the UPREIT
will acquire ownership interests in up to nine office properties (the Contributed Properties),
which comprise approximately 2.4 million square feet of office space, in consideration for common
units and convertible preferred units in the UPREIT with a value equal to the net asset value of
the interests in the Contributed Properties at Closing. This value is estimated to be
approximately $163.5 million.
Results of Operations
For the quarter ended September 30, 2007, the Company had total income of approximately
$46,000 compared to $107,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. This decrease was primarily
attributable to a decrease of approximately $72,000 in interest on mortgages and an increase of
approximately $11,000 in interest on temporary investments. During the first quarter of 2007, the
Company sold its mortgage note receivable and invested the proceeds in temporary investments.
8
The Companys expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 were approximately $69,000
compared to $63,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. The Companys fees for professional
services increased to approximately $58,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 from
approximately $32,000 for the same period of 2006. The increase in fees for professional services
can be attributed to expenses associated with the proposed transaction between the Company and
Pacific Office Contributor, pursuant to the Master Agreement. The Companys administration and
general expenses decreased to approximately $4,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, from
approximately $21,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006.
The Company reported a net loss of approximately $23,000 for the quarter ended September 30,
2007 compared to net income of approximately $3,604,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006,
due to the gain on sale of properties.
The Company reported a net loss of approximately $123,000 for the nine-month operating period
ended September 30, 2007, compared to income of $3,783,000 for the same period during fiscal 2006.
This decrease resulted from a decrease of approximately $234,000 in interest on mortgages and an
increase of approximately $68,000 in interest on temporary investments. In addition, the Company
recorded a gain on sale of $3,568,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
For the nine-month operating period ended September 30, 2007, the Company reported expenses of
approximately $299,000 compared to approximately $118,000 for the same period during fiscal year
2006. This increase resulted from an increase in fees for professional services of approximately
$133,000 and an increase of approximately $50,000 in administration and general expenses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company currently has no commitments for any material capital expenditures and does not
anticipate any such expenditures in the foreseeable future.
The Company has agreed under the Master Agreement not to declare or pay any further dividends
prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement, except for a
special dividend to address compliance with annual income distribution requirements for real estate
investment trusts for 2007.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The Company estimates the carrying value of its land held for sale and certain other
investments. At September 30, 2007, the Company had made no provisions for impairment on any of
its assets.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Our disclosure and analysis in this Report on Form 10-QSB contains forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which include information
relating to future events, future financial performance, strategies, expectations, risks and
uncertainties. From time to time, we also provide forward-looking statements in other materials we
release to the public as well as oral forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
include, without limitation, statements regarding: projections, predictions, expectations,
estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic
performance; statements regarding strategic transactions such as mergers or acquisitions or a
possible dissolution of the Company; and statements of managements goals and objectives and other
similar expressions. Such statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events;
they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Words such as believe, may,
will, should, could, would, predict, potential, continue, plan, anticipate,
estimate, expect, intend, objective, seek, strive and similar expressions, as well as
statements in future tense, identify forward-looking statements.
We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be realized, although we believe
we have been prudent in our plans and assumptions. Achievement of future results is subject to
risks, uncertainties and potentially inaccurate assumptions. Should known or unknown risks or
uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could
differ materially from past results and those anticipated, estimated or projected. You should bear
this in mind as you consider forward-looking statements.
9
We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further
disclosures we make on related subjects in our Form 10-KSB, Forms 10-QSB and 8-K reports to the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
10
Item 3. Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the
supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer,
of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant
to Rule 13a-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on this evaluation, our
chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and
procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports that we
file with or submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms. There have
been no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that have materially
affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial
reporting.
11
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits.
Furnish the exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-B
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10.1
|
|
Fourth Amendment and Exhibit Acknowledgement to Master Formation and
Contribution Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2007, between the Registrant and POP
Venture, LLC.
1
|
|
|
10.2
|
|
Master Amendment to Contribution Agreements, dated as of November 9, 2007,
between Registrant and POP Venture, LLC.
2
|
|
|
31.1
|
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Item 601(b)(31) of
Regulation S-B. (Filed herewith).
|
|
|
31.2
|
|
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Item 601(b)(31) of
Regulation S-B. (Filed herewith).
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|
|
32.1
|
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant
to Item 601(b)(32) of Regulation S-B. (Filed herewith).
|
SIGNATURES
In accordance with 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.
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|
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|
|
|
ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
|
|
Date: November 14, 2007
|
/s/ Thomas R. Hislop
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|
|
Thomas R. Hislop
|
|
|
Chairman of the Board, Chief Financial Officer and
Chief Executive Officer
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|
|
1
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants current report on Form 8-K,
filed with the SEC on November 13, 2007
2
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrants current report on Form 8-K,
filed with the SEC on November 13, 2007
12
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Thomas R. Hislop, certify that:
|
1.
|
|
I have reviewed this Report on Form 10-QSB of Arizona Land Income Corporation;
|
|
|
2.
|
|
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made,
in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading
with respect to the period covered by this report;
|
|
|
3.
|
|
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the small business issuer
as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
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|
|
4.
|
|
The small business issuers other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible
for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a 15(e) and 15d 15(e)) and internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13(a)-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f) for the small
business issuer and have:
|
|
(a)
|
|
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or
caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small
business issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known
to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this report is being prepared;
|
|
|
(b)
|
|
Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business
issuers disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report
our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and
procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on
such evaluation; and
|
|
|
(c)
|
|
Disclosed in this report any change in the small business
issuers internal control over financial reporting that occurred during
the small business issuers most recent fiscal quarter (the small
business issuers fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report)
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, the small business issuers internal control over financial
reporting; and
|
|
5.
|
|
The small business issuers other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed,
based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to
the small business issuers auditors and the audit committee of the small business
issuers board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
|
|
(a)
|
|
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in
the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting
which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the small business
issuers ability to record, process, summarize and report financial
information; and
|
|
|
(b)
|
|
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves
management or other employees who have a significant role in the small
business issuers internal control over financial reporting.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Date: November 14, 2007
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/s/ Thomas R. Hislop
|
|
|
Thomas R. Hislop
|
|
|
Chief Executive Officer
|
|
13
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Thomas R. Hislop, certify that:
|
1.
|
|
I have reviewed this Report on Form 10-QSB of Arizona Land Income Corporation;
|
|
|
2.
|
|
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made,
in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading
with respect to the period covered by this report;
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|
|
3.
|
|
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the small business issuer
as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
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|
|
4.
|
|
The small business issuers other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible
for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a 15(e) and 15d 15(e)) for the small business issuer and have:
|
|
(a)
|
|
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or
caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small
business issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known
to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this report is being prepared;
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|
|
(b)
|
|
Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business
issuers disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report
our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and
procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on
such evaluation and
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|
|
(c)
|
|
Disclosed in this report any change in the small business
issuers internal control over financial reporting that occurred during
the small business issuers most recent fiscal quarter (the small
business issuers fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report)
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, the small business issuers internal control over financial
reporting; and
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|
5.
|
|
The small business issuers other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed,
based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to
the small business issuers auditors and the audit committee of the small business
issuers board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
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|
(a)
|
|
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in
the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting
which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the small business
issuers ability to record, process, summarize and report financial
information; and
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|
|
(b)
|
|
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves
management or other employees who have a significant role in the small
business issuers internal control over financial reporting.
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|
|
|
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|
Date: November 14, 2007
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/s/ Thomas R. Hislop
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|
|
Thomas R. Hislop
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|
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Chief Financial Officer
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|
14
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION
In connection with the quarterly report of Arizona Land Income Corporation (the Company) on
Form 10-QSB for the period ended September 30, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on the date hereof (the Report), I, Thomas R. Hislop, Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
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1.
|
|
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
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2.
|
|
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material
respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
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|
|
|
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|
|
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|
/s/ Thomas R. Hislop
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|
|
Thomas R. Hislop
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|
|
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Arizona Land Income Corporation
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|
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Date: November 14, 2007
15
Explanatory note: The following material is being provided
pursuant to Note D.4 of Schedule 14A
because it is incorporated by
reference into the foregoing proxy statement.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
(Mark One)
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the transition period from
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Commission File Number 1-9900
ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
(Exact name of small business issuer in its charter)
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Arizona
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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86-0602478
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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2999 North 44th Street, Suite 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuers telephone number, including area code: (602) 952-6800
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
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Title of each class
Class A Common Stock, no par value
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Name of each exchange on which registered
American Stock Exchange
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Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Check whether the issuer is required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
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Check whether the issuer: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or
15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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
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Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B
contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrants
knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of
this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes
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The issuers revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 were $4,012,442.
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant,
based upon the average of the high and the low prices of the registrants Class A Common Stock as
reported by the American Stock Exchange on March 15, 2007, was approximately $13,640,000. Shares of
voting stock held by each executive officer and director and by each person who owns 5% or more of
the outstanding voting stock have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed affiliates. This
determination of affiliate status is not necessarily conclusive.
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock,
as of the latest practicable date.
1,851,025 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding on March 15, 2007
100 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding on March 15, 2007
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Not applicable.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes
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PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.
Background
. Arizona Land Income Corporation (the Company) is a real estate investment trust
organized as an Arizona corporation on March 10, 1988. On that same date, the Company issued 100
shares of the Companys Class B Common Stock to YSP Holdings, Inc. (YSP Holdings), the Companys
sponsor, in return for an initial capital contribution of $1,000. Operations of the Company
commenced on June 13, 1988, the date on which the Company completed its initial public offering.
In June 1988, the Company began investing in first mortgage loans on unimproved real
property located primarily in the metropolitan Phoenix area. Such loans included mortgage loans
secured or collateralized by first mortgages, first deeds of trust and real property subject to
agreements for sale and subdivision trusts (First Mortgage Loans). From its inception until
December 31, 1991, the Company purchased interests totaling $34,120,000 in twenty First Mortgage
Loans. Since January 1, 1992, the Company has purchased only two First Mortgage Loans, and
currently has a policy to not make new loans.
The Companys goal has been to pay distributions of available cash to shareholders and to
preserve and protect shareholders net capital investment. The Company pays extraordinary cash
distributions to its shareholders when such distributions are warranted based upon the Companys
cash reserves at the time of the distribution as well as the Companys projected need for operating
capital. During the 2006 fiscal year, the Company declared and paid four cash distributions. The
first distribution was for $.10 per share and was paid on April 14, 2006 to shareholders of record
on March 31, 2006. The second distribution was for $.10 per share and was paid on July 17, 2006 to
shareholders of record on July 3, 2006. The third distribution was for $.10 per share and was paid
on October 16, 2006 to shareholders of record on October 2, 2006. The fourth distribution was for
$1.00 per share and was paid on January 26, 2007 to shareholders of record on January 5, 2007. This
fourth distribution was made in an amount and at a time agreed between the Company and POP Venture,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Pacific Office Contributor) affiliated with the
Shidler Group under a Master Formation and Contribution Agreement dated October 3, 2006 and amended
November 2, 2006 and December 9, 2006 (the Master Agreement). The Company has agreed under the
Master Agreement not to declare or pay any further dividends prior to the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement.
As disclosed in the Companys prospectus used in connection with the Companys 1988
initial public offering, the Companys intent at the time of the public offering was to dissolve
within approximately eight years after the date of such offering.
For the past several years, we have been liquidating our loan and land holdings and
returning capital to our shareholders through regular and special dividends. In the second quarter
ended June 30, 2004, we sold our remaining holdings (with the exception of a small .01 acre parcel)
of approximately 280 acres related to Loan No. 6.
In January 2005, we engaged Peacock, Hislop, Staley & Given, Inc., a financial advisor
(PHS&G), to assist in developing and evaluating strategic alternatives available to the Company
to enhance shareholder value. Alternatives that were being considered included a change of business
plan for the Company, a merger or sale of the Company, a combination of these, or the decision to
take no action other than the completion of the liquidation of the Company. We issued a press
release January 24, 2005 announcing our engagement of PHS&G and the purpose of the engagement. Our
Board of Directors believed that PHS&Gs historic relationship with, and long knowledge of, the
Company put it in a unique position to assist in determining the best course of action for the
Company to take.
Our engagement of PHS&G entailed an effort by PHS&G to locate a possible merger, partner
or acquirer for the Company that would result in enhanced shareholder value. Our agreement with
PHS&G calls for the Company to pay PHS&G a fee of four percent of the transaction value (but in no
event more than $250,000) only upon the successful completion of its efforts.
In connection with PHS&Gs receipt of certain offers from interested parties relating to
a potential transaction with the Company, our Board met in March 2005 for the purpose of forming a
special committee composed of qualified independent directors (the Special Committee). The
Special Committee was tasked with investigating and negotiating a potential business disposition, liquidation or
other strategic transaction regarding the Company.
The Special Committee developed a set of criteria for any proposed strategic transaction
to meet in order to be considered for a positive recommendation to the Companys shareholders. The
criteria were as follows:
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an acknowledgment that the cash held by the Company immediately
prior to closing any proposed recapitalization and management
change will be paid out to current Company shareholders in the form
of a dividend;
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an understanding that the proposed new management or advisor will
purchase for cash or with acceptable assets new Company shares at:
(i) a premium to the then book value per share, as determined in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and not
reflecting a discounted value of the note receivable held by the
Company; (ii) in an amount such that the total premium to book
value is at least $500,000; and (iii) the total proceeds not be
less than $1 million;
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the proposed new management or advisor will have demonstrated
experience in the real estate or REIT industry in general and/or
experience managing the asset class described in the proposed
business plan;
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the proposed new management or advisor will be able to demonstrate
to the satisfaction of the Special Committee the capability to
provide or raise the capital necessary to finance the proposed
business plan; and
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any consideration paid directly to
Company shareholders to acquire any of
their shares be paid in cash.
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Proposed Transactions with Pacific Office Contributor.
PHS&G contacted over 50 possible
candidates and entered into discussions with several potential acquirers. Representatives of The
Shidler Group first indicated their interest in evaluating a strategic transaction with us in April
2006. In July 2006, we received a detailed non-binding proposal from an affiliate of The Shidler
Group containing some of the essential terms of a strategic transaction with an affiliate of The
Shidler Group. Numerous changes were negotiated between the parties until the Master
Agreement was executed on October 3, 2006. Among other things, we negotiated the right, following
the time that any definitive agreement was executed among the parties, to pay a special dividend to
our existing shareholders in the amount of $1.00 per share. Pursuant to the Master Agreement, the
Company will form an umbrella partnership (UPREIT) in which the Company is the sole general
partner. Upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement (the
Closing), the UPREIT will acquire ownership interests in up to ten office properties (the
Contributed Properties), which comprise approximately 2.8 million square feet of office space, in
consideration for common units and convertible preferred units in the UPREIT with a value equal to
the net asset value of the interests in the Contributed Properties at Closing. This value was
estimated to be approximately $165 million when the Master Agreement was executed.
The Master Agreement originally contemplated that Pacific Office Contributors interest
in any escrows required by lenders of mortgage indebtedness on the Contributed Properties would be
received by the UPREIT at Closing, and that the escrowed amounts would increase the value of the
contribution made by Pacific Office Contributor and therefore the number of common and preferred
units issuable to it by the UPREIT. Pacific Office Contributor has determined that the
lender-required escrows for the eight wholly owned Contributed Properties was approximately $10.3
million as of September 30, 2006. The Company and Pacific Office Contributor amended the Master
Agreement so that the increase in the contribution values from the lender-required escrows cannot cause the total net asset value of Pacific
Office Contributors contributions to exceed $165 million. Since the Company will benefit from the
cash in the lender-required escrows at Closing, the Company has agreed to limit any possible
liability Pacific Office Contributor may have to the Company under agreements conveying the
Contributed Properties unless the liabilities exceed the aggregate amount of the transferred
lender-required escrows that do not increase the net asset value of the contribution.
The Master Agreement originally contemplated that the Company would declare a Special
Dividend of $1.00 per share of the Companys common stock prior to Closing and continue regular
quarterly dividends, not to exceed $0.10 per share, on the Companys common stock until Closing.
The Companys Board of Directors declared a Special Dividend on December 1, 2006 entitling the
shareholders of record as of January 5, 2007 the payment of $1.00 on January 26, 2007. The Company
has agreed in an amendment to the Master Agreement not to authorize any other dividends prior to
Closing.
Qualification as a Real Estate Investment Trust
. The Company has qualified for real
estate investment trust (REIT) status for all tax years since its inception, and management and
the Companys Board of Directors believe that the Company has completed the necessary steps to
permit the Company to continue, if it so chooses, REIT status for the tax year ended December 31,
2006. REIT status allows the Company to deduct from its federal taxable income (and not pay taxes
upon) qualified dividends paid to its shareholders. See Item 6Managements Discussion and
Analysis or Plan of Operation.
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Generally, if the Company is to maintain its REIT status, it must meet a series of
qualifications including: (i) restricting its investments principally to assets that produce
interest from mortgage loans collateralized by real estate or that produce real property rental
income; (ii) paying out at least 90% of its taxable income (excluding capital gains) to its
shareholders; (iii) paying taxes at corporate tax rates on capital gains or distributing capital
gains as dividends to its shareholders; (iv) holding less than 10% of the voting securities of any
single issuer; and (v) having an independent manager or advisor for its assets. If the Company
fails to maintain its status as a REIT, the Company would not be entitled to deduct from its
federal taxable income dividends paid to shareholders. The Company has agreed under the Master
Agreement to continue to own the properties owned by it and to operate its business as a real
estate investment trust as the business was operated when the Master Agreement was signed. Among
other things, the Company has agreed to comply with requirements applicable to real estate
investment trusts under the Internal Revenue Code and not to take any action, or fail to take any
action, if such action or failure could reasonably be expected to result in the termination of the
Companys REIT status.
Investment Objectives and Criteria
. The Companys historical investment objective was to
locate First Mortgage Loans that satisfied the foregoing investment criteria. As reported in prior
annual reports, the Company is no longer engaged in making or purchasing First Mortgage Loans.
Under the Master Agreement, the Company has agreed to use its commercially reasonable efforts to
sell on or after the Closing Date, for cash, all of its assets other than cash and cash equivalents
in arms-length transactions or on terms at least as favorable to the Company as those that could
be obtained in an arms-length transaction, but at no less than 95% of the par value of the note
receivable. At Closing, the Company will contribute to the UPREIT all of its assets as of the
Closing (including any assets that have not been sold prior to the Closing) except for any cash
reserved for any accrued liabilities. In consideration for such contribution, the Company will
acquire a general partner interest in the UPREIT, become the sole general partner of the UPREIT and
thereafter will have the rights, duties, privileges and obligations as the general partner of the
UPREIT.
Management Arrangements
. The Company has no employees. The Companys affairs are managed
by its non-salaried officers under the supervision of its Board of Directors. The Company and ALI
Advisor, Inc. (the Advisor) entered into an advisory and servicing agreement (the Advisory
Agreement) at the time of the Companys incorporation. The Advisory Agreement has expired by its
own terms; however, the Company and the Advisor have agreed to continue to operate as if the terms
and conditions of the Advisory Agreement are still in effect.
Pursuant to the Advisors agreement with the Company, the Advisor is authorized to: (i)
purchase First Mortgage Loans, subject to review and ratification by the Companys Board of
Directors; (ii) serve as the exclusive investment and financial advisor and provide research, economic and statistical
data in connection with investments and financial policies; (iii) investigate, select and conduct
relations with accountants, attorneys, brokers, investors, and others as necessary; (iv) maintain
bank accounts and records deemed appropriate or requested by the Companys Board; (v) perform or
obtain accounting and other services; (vi) collect and remit principal and interest payments due on
the First Mortgage Loans; and (vii) perform such other services as set forth in the Advisory
Agreement.
The Company historically paid the Advisor a servicing fee for servicing the Companys
First Mortgage Loans. The servicing fee is payable quarterly and equals 1/16 of 1% of the sum of
(i) the aggregate outstanding loan balance of the First Mortgage Loans in the Companys mortgage
loan portfolio, and (ii) the recorded value of property acquired by the Company through
foreclosure, as of the first day of each fiscal quarter. During 2006 and 2005, the Company paid the
Advisor a servicing fee of $-0- (nil) and $10,345 respectively.
The Company also agreed to pay the Advisor a management fee for assisting the Company in
developing investment policies and analyzing and recommending investments to the Company. The
management fee will be paid for each quarter the shareholders cumulative return on capital
investment as of the end of such quarter exceeds 12.7%, and will equal 30% of the Companys
available cash in excess of that necessary to provide shareholders with a cumulative return on
capital investment in excess of 12.7%. The Company did not accrue or pay a management fee to the
Advisor in 2006 or 2005.
The Company also agreed to reimburse the Advisor quarterly for other expenses incurred in
servicing the Companys First Mortgage Loans, such as legal, accounting and transfer agent fees and
copying and mailing costs incurred in preparing and mailing periodic reports to shareholders. The
Company did not reimburse the Advisor for any such expenses in 2006 or 2005.
2004 Land Sales
. In the second quarter ended June 30, 2004, the Company sold its
remaining holdings (with the exception of a small .01 acre parcel described in Note 8 to the
financial statements) of approximately 280 acres in Maricopa County, Arizona associated with Loan
No. 6. The transaction was effected through cash and a note receivable due from the buyer. The
Companys proportionate share of the net purchase price (given the Companys 86.47% participation
in Loan No. 6) was approximately $6,824,000. The carrying value of the property was approximately
$2,176,000, resulting in a gain of $4,648,000. The Company received cash of $1,588,000 and a note
of $5,229,000. Because the mortgage note receivable calls
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for interest only payments, those scheduled payments do meet the level annual
payment that would be needed to pay the principal and interest on the unpaid balance over 20 years
using a fair interest rate. Therefore, a portion of the gain was deferred using the installment
method of accounting. Of the $4,648,000 gain, $3,567,000 was deferred and $1,081,000 was recognized
in the year ended December 31, 2004. On July 1, 2006, The Company received $1,783,208 from the
maker of its mortgage note receivable as a payment to release 80 acres of the 280 acres then
securing the loan. The Company recorded a gain on real estate sale of $3,567,735, the balance of
deferred income, as the payment received now allows for the treatment of the sale under the full
accrual method. The terms of the note are for interest-only monthly installments commencing June
2004 through May 2009 when the full principal balance becomes due and payable. The note bears
interest at the floating prime lending rate. The mortgage receivable is collateralized by the
underlying property. In addition, on July 10, 2006, the Company purchased an additional 1.76%
interest in its mortgage note receivable for a total consideration of approximately $70,500. This
purchase increased the Companys interest in the mortgage note receivable from 86.47% to 88.23%.
In connection with the sale of the property, the broker agreed to defer payment of 50% of
the commission due under the brokers agreement. There is a note payable to the broker with a face
value of $252,000, the Companys proportionate share of which is $218,000 at December 31,
2006. The promissory note payable has terms identical to that of the mortgage note receivable,
interest only at the prime rate and due in full in May 2009. Payments on the note payable are only
due from proceeds of the payments from the mortgage note receivable. Because such payments are only
due from the proceeds of the mortgage note receivable, the balance of the promissory note payable
is netted against the gross balance of the note receivable. As a result of the prepayment on July 1, 2006 from the maker of the
mortgage note receivable, a prepayment of $85,925 was paid to the broker. The resulting balance on
the brokerage note is $166,074, of which the Companys proportionate share is $146,527 at December
31, 2006.
Subsequent to December 31, 2006, the Company sold its interest in the note receivable to
a related party for $3,411,346, and invested the proceeds from that sale in trading securities. As
of December 31, 2006, the Company recorded a reserve for loss on sale of $105,506.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Our disclosure and analysis in this Report on Form 10-KSB contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which include
information relating to future events, future financial performance, strategies, expectations,
risks and uncertainties. From time to time, we also provide forward-looking statements in other
materials we release to the public as well as oral forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding: projections,
predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational
results and future economic performance; statements regarding strategic transactions such as
mergers or acquisitions; and statements of managements goals and objectives and other similar
expressions. Such statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events; they do
not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Words such as believe, may, will,
should, could, would, predict, potential, continue, plan, anticipate, estimate,
expect, intend, objective, seek, strive and similar expressions, as well as statements in
future tense, identify forward-looking statements.
We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be realized, although we
believe we have been prudent in our plans and assumptions. Achievement of future results is subject
to risks, uncertainties and potentially inaccurate assumptions. Should known or unknown risks or
uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could
differ materially from past results and those anticipated, estimated or projected. You should bear
this in mind as you consider forward-looking statements.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any
further disclosures we make on related subjects in our Form 10-QSB and 8-K reports to the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Factors Affecting Future Results
Our future results of operations involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some of
which are discussed below. For purposes of this section only, unless the context indicates
otherwise, all references to us, we and other terms of like import shall be deemed to refer to
the surviving corporation in our merger with a Maryland subsidiary (the Merger) immediately
following the effective time of the Merger, which is expected to be consummated as part of the
transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement (the Transactions).
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Risks Relating to the Transactions
Securities eligible for future sale may have adverse effects on our share price.
Following the consummation of the Transactions, we will have authorized 200,000,000
shares of our common stock (the Common Stock), 200,000 shares of Class B Common Stock and
100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, one share of which will be designated Proportionate Voting
Preferred Stock.
The UPREIT will have outstanding Common Units and Convertible Preferred Units issued to
Pacific Office Contributor and its designees in the Transactions. These units may be exchanged for
shares of our Common Stock. We will be obligated to file, one year and nine months following
consummation of the Transactions, a registration statement that would allow shares of our Common
Stock issued upon exchange of these units to be sold following effectiveness of the registration
statement. We anticipate registering at least 51.2 million shares of our Common Stock in this
registration statement. The issuance of these shares of our Common Stock could result in a decrease
in the market price of our Common Stock.
Shareholders will suffer immediate and substantial dilution.
Our Common Stock had a net tangible book value per share on December 31, 2006 that is
expected to be substantially higher than the pro forma net tangible book value per share of our
Common Stock as of December 31, 2006 after the completion of the Transactions. Holders of our
Common Stock will incur immediate dilution in net tangible book value.
The Transactions may result in a reduction in per share dividends to holders of our Common
Stock after the Transactions, and there can be no assurance of our ability to pay dividends.
Aside from the Special Dividend and previously paid extraordinary cash dividends, we have
routinely paid quarterly cash dividends at the rate of $.10 per share of our Common Stock from 1998
until we agreed to cease paying dividends following declaration of the Special Dividend. However,
there can be no assurance that we would be able to maintain our current level of dividends if the
Transactions are not consummated. In addition, some of our distributions may include a return of
capital.
Any dividends on our Common Stock following the consummation of the Transactions will be
made at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on our earnings, our financial
condition, maintenance of our REIT status and such other factors as our Board of Directors may deem
relevant from time to time. In the event that our results of operations do not provide us with
sufficient cash to make the payment of dividends appropriate in the discretion of our Board of
Directors, we may not pay dividends for a period of time.
We expect to incur significant costs and expenses in connection with the Transactions, which
could result in our not realizing some or all of the anticipated benefits of the Transactions.
We and Pacific Office Contributor are expected to incur significant one-time, pre-tax
closing costs in connection with the Transactions. These costs include payments to financial
advisors, our external advisor, legal and accounting fees, printing expenses and other related
charges incurred and expected to be incurred by both Pacific Office Contributor and us. We expect
to incur one-time cash and non-cash costs related to the integration of the Contributed Properties,
which cannot be estimated at this time. There can be no assurance that the costs incurred by both
of us in connection with the Transactions will not be higher than expected or that the
post-Transactions company will not incur additional unanticipated costs and expenses in connection
with the Transactions.
Failure to complete the Transactions, or the contribution of any of the Contributed
Properties, could subject us to various fees and expenses and could negatively impact the price of
our Common Stock and future business and operations.
It is possible that the Transactions may not be completed. The parties obligations to
complete the Transactions are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of specified conditions, some
of which are beyond the control of the parties. For example, the Transactions are conditioned on
the receipt of the required approvals of our shareholders. If these approvals are not received, the
Transactions cannot be completed even if all of the other conditions to the Transactions are
satisfied or waived. Furthermore, the contribution of each Contributed Property is subject to
closing conditions specific to that property. For example, contributions of four of the Contributed
Properties are subject to the approvals of certain mortgage lenders holding liens against the
Contributed Properties. If these approvals are not received, then the subject Contributed
Properties may not be contributed as part of the Transactions. If the Transactions are not
completed for any reason, we may be subject to a number of material risks, including the following:
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We may be required under certain circumstances to pay Pacific Office
Contributor a termination fee of $300,000 and reimburse Pacific Office Contributor for up to
$500,000 of expenses incurred in trying to complete the Transactions and, in other circumstances,
reimburse these expenses as well as pay its expenses in enforcing its rights under the Master
Agreement,
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The price of our shares of our Common Stock may decline to the extent that the
current market price of our shares of our Common Stock reflects a market assumption that the
Transactions will be completed, and
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Each company will have incurred substantial costs related to the Transactions,
such as legal, accounting and financial advisor fees, which must be paid even if the
Transactions are not completed.
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Further, if the Transactions are terminated and our Board of Directors determines to seek
another business combination, there can be no assurance that it will be able to find a transaction
comparable to or better than the Transactions. In addition, while the Master Agreement is in
effect, subject to specified exceptions, we are prohibited from soliciting, initiating, encouraging
or entering into any alternative acquisition transactions, such as a merger, sale of assets or
other business combination, with any party other than Pacific Office Contributor.
We will incur substantial expenses and payments if the Transactions do not occur, which could
discourage other potential parties from proposing or entering into business combinations with us
which might otherwise be desirable to our shareholders.
We already have incurred substantial expenses in connection with the Transactions.
Neither we nor Pacific Office Contributor can assure you that the Transactions will be consummated.
The Master Agreement provides for various termination payments and expense reimbursements by us if
Pacific Office Contributor terminates the Master Agreement based on our default, or if we elect to
pursue a different proposal. These payments may discourage some third party proposals for business
combinations that our shareholders may otherwise find desirable to the extent that a potential
acquirer would not be willing to assume these payments.
After the Transactions are completed, holders of our Common Stock will have different rights
that may be less advantageous than their current rights.
Differences in our current Charter and Bylaws and the surviving corporations Charter and
Bylaws after the Merger will result in changes to the rights of our shareholders. Our current
shareholders may conclude that their current rights are more advantageous than those they will have
as a result of the Transactions. These differences include:
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Provisions in the surviving corporations Charter and Bylaws and Maryland
law that might discourage, delay or prevent a change in control
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The Board of Directors will have authority to issue preferred stock in one or
more series, and establish the terms, preferences and rights of any such series of preferred
stock, all without shareholder approval
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The surviving corporation Charter will not require cumulative voting,
therefore, it will be more difficult for a shareholder with a significant minority percentage of
outstanding shares to elect representatives to our Board of Directors
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The ability of the Board of Directors, under Maryland law, to effect a reverse
stock split that results in a combination of shares of stock at a ratio of not more than ten shares
of stock into one share of stock in any 12-month period without shareholder approval
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The surviving corporation Bylaws opt out of the Maryland Control Share Acquisition
statute
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The surviving corporation Charter prohibits ownership, directly or indirectly, of
more than 4.9% in economic value of the aggregate outstanding shares of stock or 4.9% in economic
value or number of shares, whichever is more restrictive, of the aggregate outstanding shares of
our Common Stock and
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The surviving corporation Charter requires every shareholder who owns more
than 2% of our outstanding stock to give written notice, within thirty (30) days after the end of
each taxable year, setting forth such shareholders direct and indirect ownership of our stock.
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The consideration given for the Contributed Properties by us in the Transactions may exceed
their aggregate fair market value.
The value of Pacific Office Contributors interests in the ten Contributed Properties
were determined through negotiation of the Master Agreement based on the history and prospects of
the Contributed Properties, the markets in which they are located and the ability of management and
business potential following the consummation of the Transactions. The valuations do not bear any
direct relationship to the book value of the Contributed Properties. We did not obtain any third-party appraisals for any
of the ten Contributed Properties and other assets to be acquired in the Transactions in connection
with our negotiation of the Master Agreement. There can be no assurance that the value of the
consideration paid by us in the Transactions, through the issuance of Convertible Preferred Units
and Common Units in the UPREIT, will not exceed the fair market value of the interests in the
property-owning entities and other assets acquired by us in the Transactions. In addition, value
was not determined on a property-by-property basis because, in the view of management, the
appropriate basis for valuing the Shidler Predecessor is as an ongoing business, rather than as a
collection of assets. We did not seek nor did we obtain an opinion of any third party that the
Transactions are fair to our shareholders from a financial point of view.
We are assuming liabilities, including unknown liabilities, in the Transactions.
As part of the Transactions, we will acquire equity interests in the property-owning
entities. Our investment will therefore be subject to the existing liabilities of the
property-owning entities, including liabilities in connection with the Contributed Properties, some
of which may be unknown or unquantifiable at the time. Unknown liabilities might include
liabilities for cleanup or remediation of undisclosed environmental conditions, claims of tenants,
vendors or other persons dealing with the entities prior to the Transactions, tax liabilities, and
accrued but unpaid liabilities whether incurred in the ordinary course of business or otherwise.
As a result of the Merger, provisions in our Charter and Bylaws, and Maryland law may delay or
prevent our acquisition by a third party, even if such acquisition were in the best interests of
our shareholders.
Certain provisions of Maryland law and our Charter and Bylaws after the Merger could have
the effect of discouraging, delaying or preventing transactions that involve an actual or
threatened change in control of us, and may have the effect of entrenching our management and
members of our Board of Directors, regardless of their performance. These provisions include the
following:
Removal of directors
. Our Charter will provide that any director may be
removed from office at any time with cause, by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the
votes entitled to be cast by the shareholders generally in the election of directors. Additionally, a director may be removed with or without cause, if the removal of such director is
recommended by our Board pursuant to a resolution approved by at least a majority of the total
number of directors, calculated as though there are no vacancies on our Board at the time such
resolution is presented to our Board and excluding from such total number the director whose
removal is sought, and the removal of such director is approved by the affirmative vote of at least
a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the shareholders generally in the election of
directors.
Limitation on shareholder requested special meetings
. Our Bylaws will provide that our
shareholders have the right to call a special meeting only upon the written request of the
shareholders entitled to cast not less than a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast by our
shareholders at such meeting.
Advance notice provisions for shareholder nominations and proposals
. Our Bylaws generally
will require shareholders to notify us not less than 120 days and not more than 150 days prior to
the anniversary of the date of mailing of the notice for the previous years annual meeting in
order to nominate individuals for election as directors at, or to bring other business before, any
meeting of our shareholders. This provision will limit the ability of our shareholders to make
nominations of individuals for election as directors or to introduce other proposals unless we are
notified in a timely manner prior to the meeting.
Exclusive authority of our board to amend our Bylaws
. Our Bylaws will provide that our
Board of Directors has the exclusive power to adopt, alter or repeal any provision of our Bylaws or
to make new Bylaws. Thus, our shareholders will not be able to effect any changes to any of the
provisions of our Bylaws, including the provisions referred to above relating to shareholder
requested special meetings and advance notice for shareholder nominations and proposals. These
Bylaw provisions will limit the ability of potential acquirers to call a special meeting of
shareholders, and to make nominations of individuals for election as directors and to introduce
other proposals at meetings of our shareholders.
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Preferred Stock
. Under our Charter, our Board of Directors will have authority to issue
preferred stock from time to time in one or more series, and to establish the terms, preferences and
rights of any such series of preferred stock, all without approval of our shareholders. The terms,
preferences and rights of any series of our preferred stock that becomes outstanding may be
utilized to create a shareholder rights plan, may be unattractive to a potential acquirer, or may
require a separate vote of the holders of such series of preferred stock to effect a change in
control or may be superior to the terms, preferences and rights of holders of our Common Stock. Our
Board of Directors will also have the power, without shareholder approval, to reclassify any
unissued shares of our Common Stock from time to time in one or more classes or series of stock and
to amend our Charter from time to time to increase or decrease the aggregate number of shares of
stock or the number of shares of stock of any class or series that we have authority to issue.
Duties of directors with respect to unsolicited takeovers.
Maryland law provides
protection for Maryland corporations against unsolicited takeovers by limiting, among other things,
the duties of the directors in unsolicited takeover situations. The duties of directors of Maryland
corporations do not require them to (1) accept, recommend or respond to any proposal by a person
seeking to acquire control of the corporation, (2) authorize the corporation to redeem any rights
under, or modify or render inapplicable, any shareholders rights plan, (3) make a determination
under the Maryland Business Combination Act or the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act, or (4)
act or fail to act solely because of the effect of the act or failure to act may have on an
acquisition or potential acquisition of control of the corporation or the amount or type of
consideration that may be offered or paid to the shareholders in an acquisition. Moreover, under
Maryland law the act of the directors of a Maryland corporation relating to or affecting an
acquisition or potential acquisition of control is not subject to any higher duty or greater
scrutiny than is applied to any other act of a director. Maryland law also contains a statutory
presumption that an act of a director of a Maryland corporation satisfies the applicable standards
of conduct for directors under Maryland law.
Ownership Limit.
Our Charter generally will prohibit any single shareholder, or any group
of affiliated shareholders, from beneficially owning more than 4.9% in economic value or number of
shares, whichever is more restrictive, of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock or more than
4.9% in economic value of the aggregate of the outstanding shares of all classes and series of our
stock unless our Board of Directors waives or modifies this ownership limit. Jay H. Shidler, James
C. Reynolds, Matthew J. Root, James R. Ingebritsen, Lawrence J. Taff and their affiliates will be
exempt from these ownership limitations. We have also agreed to grant a limited exemption to
Phillip and Linda Barkdoll.
Maryland Business Combination Act.
The Maryland Business Combination Act provides that,
unless exempted, a Maryland corporation may not engage in business combinations, including mergers,
dispositions of 10% or more of its assets, certain issuances of shares of stock and other specified
transactions, with an interested shareholder or an affiliate of an interested shareholder for
five years after the most recent date on which the interested shareholder became an interested
shareholder, and thereafter unless specified criteria are met. An interested shareholder is
generally a person owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, 10% or more of the voting power
of the outstanding stock of a Maryland corporation. Our Charter will elect to be governed by the
Maryland Business Combination Act, except with regard to any business combination that is executed
pursuant to the Master Agreement or any agreement that is executed pursuant to the Master Agreement
or to the extent that the interested shareholder is any of the Shidler Principals or their
respective affiliates or future associates or any person acting in concert or as a group with any
of these named individuals.
Unsolicited Takeovers.
Under certain provisions of Maryland law, as long as a corporation
has a class of equity securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
Exchange Act) and at least three independent directors (both of which we expect to have upon
completion of the Transactions), it may elect to be subject to certain statutory provisions which,
among other things: (i) automatically classify the members of its board of directors into three
classes with staggered terms of office of three years each; and (ii) vest in the board of directors
the exclusive power to determine the number of directors and the exclusive power by the affirmative
vote of a majority of the remaining directors, to fill vacancies on the board of directors, even if
the remaining directors do not constitute a quorum. These provisions of Maryland law, which are
applicable even if other provisions of Maryland law or the charter or bylaws of the corporation
provide to the contrary, also provide that any director elected to fill a vacancy shall hold office
for the remainder of the full term of the class of directors in which the vacancy occurred, rather
than until the next annual meeting of directors as would otherwise be the case, and until his or
her successor is elected and qualified. The election to be subject to any or all of the foregoing
provisions of Maryland law may be made in the charter or bylaws of the corporation or by resolution of the board of
directors of the corporation, without shareholder approval. However, our Board of Directors may
repeal or modify such a resolution in the future if such repeal or modification is approved by the
unanimous vote of our independent directors, and we could then elect to become subject to some or
all of the foregoing statutory provisions by resolutions adopted by our Board of Directors.
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Risks Related to Our Business and Properties Following the Transactions
All of our properties will be located in San Diego, Phoenix, and Honolulu, and we will be dependent on the Southern California, Phoenix and Honolulu office markets and economies, and we are therefore susceptible to adverse local regulations and natural disasters in those areas.
Because all of our properties will be concentrated in San Diego, Phoenix and Honolulu
immediately following the Transactions, we will be exposed to greater economic risks than if we
owned a more geographically dispersed portfolio. We will be susceptible to adverse developments in
the Southern California, Phoenix and Honolulu economic and regulatory environments (such as
business layoffs or downsizing, industry slowdowns, relocations of businesses, increases in real
estate and other taxes, costs of complying with governmental regulations or increased regulation
and other factors) as well as natural disasters that occur in these areas (such as earthquakes,
floods and other events). In addition, the State of California is also regarded as more litigious
and more highly regulated and taxed than many states, which may reduce demand for office space in
California. Any adverse developments in the economy or real estate markets in Southern California,
Phoenix or Honolulu, or any decrease in demand for office space resulting from the Southern
California, Phoenix or Honolulu regulatory or business environments, could adversely impact our
financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, the per share trading price of our Common
Stock and our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to pay dividends to our
shareholders.
Our operating performance will be subject to risks associated with the real estate industry.
Real estate investments are subject to various risks and fluctuations and cycles in value
and demand, many of which are beyond our control. Certain events may decrease cash available for
dividends, as well as the value of our properties. These events include, but are not limited to:
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Adverse changes in economic and demographic conditions
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Vacancies or our inability to rent space on favorable terms
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Adverse changes in financial conditions of buyers, sellers and tenants of properties
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Inability to collect rent from tenants
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Competition from other real estate investors with significant capital,
including other real estate operating companies, publicly traded REITs and institutional investment funds
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Reductions in the level of demand for office space, and changes in the relative
popularity of properties
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Increases in the supply of office space
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Fluctuations in interest rates, which could adversely affect our ability, or
the ability of buyers and tenants of properties, to obtain financing on favorable terms or at all
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Increases in expenses, including insurance costs, labor costs, energy
prices, real estate assessments and other taxes and costs of compliance with laws, regulations and
governmental policies, and our inability to pass on some or all of these increases to our tenants
and
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Changes in, and changes in enforcement of, laws, regulations and
governmental policies, including, without limitation, health, safety, environmental, zoning and tax
laws, governmental fiscal policies and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
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In addition, periods of economic slowdown or recession, rising interest rates or
declining demand for real estate, or the public perception that any of these events may occur,
could result in a general decline in rents or an increased incidence of defaults under existing
leases. If we cannot operate our properties so as to meet our financial expectations, our financial
condition, results of operations, cash flow, per share trading price of our Common Stock and
ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to pay dividends to our shareholders could be
adversely affected. There can be no assurance that we can achieve our economic objectives.
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We will have a substantial amount of indebtedness outstanding on a consolidated basis
following the Transactions, which may affect our ability to pay dividends, may expose us to
interest rate fluctuation risk and may expose us to the risk of default under our debt obligations.
As of December 31, 2006, on a pro forma basis, our total consolidated indebtedness would
have been substantial. Our joint venture properties are also leveraged and we may incur significant
additional debt for various purposes, including the funding of future acquisitions of property. All
of this indebtedness has been incurred by the property-owning entities.
Payments of principal and interest on borrowings may leave our property-owning entities
with insufficient cash resources to operate our properties and/or pay distributions to us so that
we can make distributions to shareholders currently contemplated or necessary to maintain our REIT
qualification. Our substantial outstanding indebtedness, and the limitations imposed on us by our
debt agreements, could have significant other adverse consequences, including the following:
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Our cash flow may be insufficient to meet our required principal and interest payments
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We may be unable to borrow additional funds as needed or on favorable terms, which
could adversely affect our liquidity for
acquisitions or operations
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We may be unable to refinance our indebtedness at maturity or the refinancing terms
may be less favorable than the terms of our original indebtedness
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We may be forced to dispose of one or more of our properties, possibly on
disadvantageous terms
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We will be exposed to interest and future interest rate volatility with respect to
indebtedness that is variable rate and
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Any property-owning entity may default on its obligations and the lenders or
mortgagees may foreclose on our properties and execute on any collateral that secures their
loans.
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If any one of these events were to occur, our financial condition, results of operations,
cash flow, per share trading price of our Common Stock and our ability to satisfy our debt service
obligations and to pay dividends to our shareholders could be adversely affected. In addition, any
foreclosure on our properties could create taxable income without accompanying cash proceeds, which
could adversely affect our ability to meet the REIT distribution requirements imposed by the
Internal Revenue Code.
We will be subject to risks and liabilities unique to joint venture relationships.
Two of the Contributed Properties are joint venture investments in which we will co-own
equity with another investor. Our business plan following the Transactions contemplates further
acquisitions of office properties through joint ventures and sales to institutions of partial
ownership of the Contributed Properties that are wholly-owned immediately following the
Transactions. Real estate is relatively difficult to sell quickly. We may be unable to realize our
investment objectives by a sale of equity at attractive prices within any given period of time or
may otherwise be unable to complete any exit strategy. In particular, these risks could arise from
weakness in or even the lack of an established market for a property, changes in the financial
condition or prospects of prospective purchasers, changes in national or international economic
conditions, and changes in laws, regulations or fiscal policies of jurisdictions in which the
property is located. Joint venture investments, involve certain risks, including:
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co-members or joint venturers may control or share certain approval
rights over major decisions
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co-members or joint venturers may fail to fund their share of any required
capital commitments
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co-members or joint venturers might have economic or other business interests or
goals that are inconsistent with our business interests or goals that would affect our ability to
operate the property
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co-members or joint venturers may have the power to act contrary to our
instructions and policies, including our current policy with respect to maintaining our
qualification as a real estate investment trust
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joint venture agreements often restrict the transfer of a members or joint
venturers interest or buy-sell or may otherwise restrict our ability to sell the interest when we desire or on advantageous terms
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disputes between us and our co-members or joint venturers may result in
litigation or arbitration that would increase our expenses and divert attention from other elements
of our business and result in subjecting the properties owned by the applicable joint venture to
additional risk and
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we may in certain circumstances be liable for the actions of our co-members
or joint venturers.
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The occurrence of one or more of the events described above could
adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and our ability to pay
dividends.
The actual rents we receive for the properties in our portfolio may be less than our asking
rents, and we may experience lease roll down from time to time.
We may be unable to realize our asking rents across the properties in our portfolio because of:
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Competitive pricing pressure in our submarkets
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Adverse conditions in the southern California, Phoenix or Honolulu real estate markets
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General economic downturn and
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The desirability of our properties compared to other properties in our submarkets.
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In addition, the degree of discrepancy between our asking rents and the actual rents we
are able to obtain may vary both from property to property and among different leased spaces within
a single property. If we are unable to achieve our asking rents across our portfolio, then our
ability to generate cash flow growth will be negatively impacted. In addition, depending on asking
rental rates at any given time as compared to expiring leases in our portfolio, from time to time
rental rates for expiring leases may be higher than starting rental rates for new leases.
We may be unable to renew leases or lease vacant space.
As of December 31, 2006, leases representing approximately 16.1% of the 2,770,076
rentable square feet of the Contributed Properties were scheduled to expire in 2007, and an
additional approximately 15.5% of the square footage of the properties was available for lease.
These leases may not be renewed, or may be re-leased at rental rates equal to or above existing
rental rates. Substantial rent abatements, tenant improvements, early termination rights or
below-market renewal options may be offered to attract new tenants or retain existing tenants.
Accordingly, portions of our properties may remain vacant for extended periods of time. In
addition, some existing leases currently provide tenants with options to renew the terms of their
leases at rates that are less than the current market rate or to terminate their leases prior to
the expiration date thereof. If we are unable to obtain rental rates that are on average comparable
to our asking rents across our portfolio, then our ability to generate cash flow growth will be
negatively impacted.
Potential losses may not be covered by insurance.
Our business operations in southern California, Phoenix and Honolulu are susceptible to,
and could be significantly affected by, adverse weather conditions and natural disasters such as
earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, volcanoes, wind, floods, landslides, drought and fires. These
adverse weather conditions and natural disasters could cause significant damage to the properties
in our portfolio, the risk of which is enhanced by the concentration of our properties locations.
Our insurance may not be adequate to cover business interruption or losses resulting from adverse
weather or natural disasters. In addition, our insurance policies include customary deductibles and
limitations on recovery. As a result, we may be required to incur significant costs in the event of
adverse weather conditions and natural disasters. We may discontinue earthquake or any other
insurance coverage on some or all of our properties in the future if the cost of premiums for any
of these policies in our judgment exceeds the value of the coverage discounted for the risk of
loss.
Furthermore, we do not carry insurance for certain losses, including, but not limited to,
losses caused by certain environmental conditions, such as mold, asbestos or war. In addition, our
title insurance policies may not insure for the current aggregate market value of our portfolio,
and we do not intend to increase our title insurance coverage as the market value of our portfolio
increases. As a result, we may not have sufficient coverage against all losses that we may
experience, including from adverse title claims. If we experience a loss that is uninsured or which
exceeds policy limits, we could incur significant costs and lose the capital invested in the
damaged properties as well as the anticipated future cash flows from those properties.
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In addition, our properties may not be able to be rebuilt to their existing height or size at
their existing location under current land-use laws and policies. In the event that we experience a
substantial or comprehensive loss of one of our properties, we may not be able to rebuild such
property to its existing specifications and otherwise may have to upgrade such property to meet
current code requirements.
Our properties may contain or develop harmful mold, which could lead to liability for adverse
health effects and costs of remediating the problem.
When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth
may occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or is not addressed over a
period of time. Some molds may produce airborne toxins or irritants. Concern about indoor exposure
to mold has been increasing, as exposure to mold may cause a variety of adverse health effects and
symptoms, including allergic or other reactions. Some of the properties in our portfolio may
contain microbial matter such as mold and mildew. The presence of significant mold at any of our
properties could require us to undertake a costly remediation program to contain or remove the mold
from the affected property. The presence of significant mold could expose us to liability from our
tenants, employees of our tenants and others if property damage or health concerns arise. If we
become subject to claims in this regard, it could materially affect us and our insurability for
such matters.
Terrorism and other factors affecting demand for our properties could harm our operating
results.
The strength and profitability of our business depends on demand for and the value of our
properties. Future terrorist attacks in the United States, such as the attacks that occurred in New
York and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001, and other acts of terrorism or war may have a
negative impact on our operations. Such terrorist attacks could have an adverse impact on our
business even if they are not directed at our properties. In addition, the terrorist attacks of
September 11, 2001 have substantially affected the availability and price of insurance coverage for
certain types of damages or occurrences, and our insurance policies for terrorism include large
deductibles and co-payments. The lack of sufficient insurance for these types of acts could expose
us to significant losses and could have a negative impact on our operations.
We face intense competition, which may decrease or prevent increases of the occupancy and
rental rates of our properties.
We compete with a number of developers, owners and operators of office real estate, many
of which own properties similar to ours in the same markets in which our properties are located. If
our competitors offer space at rental rates below current market rates, or below the rental rates
we currently charge our tenants, we may lose existing or potential tenants and we may be pressured
to reduce our rental rates below those we currently charge or to offer more substantial rent
abatements, tenant improvements, early termination rights or below-market renewal options in order
to retain tenants when our tenants leases expire. In that case, our financial condition, results
of operations, cash flow, per share trading price of our Common Stock and ability to satisfy our
debt service obligations and to pay dividends to our shareholders may be adversely affected.
Because we will own real property, we will be subject to extensive environmental regulation,
which creates uncertainty regarding future environmental expenditures and liabilities.
Environmental laws regulate, and impose liability for, releases of hazardous or toxic
substances into the environment. Under some of these laws, an owner or operator of real estate may
be liable for costs related to soil or groundwater contamination on or migrating to or from its
property. In addition, persons who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic
substances may be liable for the costs of cleaning up contamination at the disposal site.
These laws often impose liability regardless of whether the person knew of, or was
responsible for, the presence of the hazardous or toxic substances that caused the contamination.
Contamination resulting from any of these substances or the failure to properly remediate them, may
adversely affect our ability to sell or rent our property or to borrow using the property as
collateral. In addition, persons exposed to hazardous or toxic substances may sue for personal
injury damages. For example, some laws impose liability for release of or exposure to
asbestos-containing materials, a substance known to be present in a number of our buildings. In
other cases, some of our properties may have been impacted by contamination from past operations or from off-site sources. As a result, we may be potentially liable for
investigation and cleanup costs, penalties, and damages under environmental laws.
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Although most of the Contributed Properties have been subjected to preliminary environmental
assessments, known as Phase I assessments, by independent environmental consultants that identify
certain liabilities, Phase I assessments are limited in scope, and may not include or identify all
potential environmental liabilities or risks associated with the property. Unless required by
applicable law, we may decide not to further investigate, remedy or ameliorate the liabilities
disclosed in the Phase I assessments. Further, these or other environmental studies may not
identify all potential environmental liabilities, or that we will not incur material environmental
liabilities in the future. If we do incur material environmental liabilities in the future, we may
face significant remediation costs, and we may find it difficult to sell any affected properties.
Compliance with the ADA and fire, safety and other regulations may require us to make
unanticipated expenditures that could significantly reduce the cash available for distribution to
our shareholders.
Under the ADA all public accommodations must meet federal requirements related to access
and use by disabled persons. Although we believe that the Contributed Properties substantially
comply with present requirements of the ADA, we have not conducted an audit or investigation of the
Contributed Properties to determine our compliance. If one or more of our Contributed Properties or
future properties is not in compliance with the ADA, then we would be required to incur additional
costs to bring the property into compliance. Additional federal, state and local laws also may
require modifications to our properties, or restrict our ability to renovate our properties. We
cannot predict the ultimate amount of the cost of compliance with the ADA or other legislation.
In addition, our properties are subject to various federal, state and local regulatory
requirements, such as state and local fire and life safety requirements. If we were to fail to
comply with these various requirements, we might incur governmental fines or private damage awards.
We have received representations and warranties from Pacific Office Contributor as to material
compliance of the Contributed Properties with applicable regulatory requirements. However,
violations may be discovered following the expiration of these representations and warranties and
existing requirements will change and future requirements will require us to make significant
unanticipated expenditures. If we incur substantial costs to comply with the ADA or any other
regulatory requirements, our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, market price of
our Common Stock and our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to pay distributions
to our shareholders could be adversely affected. Local regulations, including municipal or local
ordinances, zoning restrictions and restrictive covenants imposed by community developers may
restrict our use of our properties and may require us to obtain approval from local officials or
community standards organizations at any time with respect to our properties, including prior to
acquiring a property or when undertaking renovations of any of our existing properties.
We may be unable to complete acquisitions that would grow our business and, even if
consummated, we may fail to successfully integrate and operate acquired properties.
We plan to acquire additional properties as opportunities arise. Our ability to
acquire properties on favorable terms and successfully integrate and operate them is
subject to the following significant risks:
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We may be unable to acquire desired properties because of competition from other
real estate investors with better access to less expensive capital, including other real
estate operating companies, publicly traded REITs and investment funds
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We may acquire properties that are not accretive to our results upon acquisition, and we
may not successfully manage and lease those properties to meet our expectations
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Competition from other potential acquirers may significantly increase purchase prices
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We may be unable to generate sufficient cash from operations, or obtain the necessary
debt or equity financing to consummate an acquisition on favorable terms or at all
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We may need to spend more than anticipated amounts to make necessary improvements or
renovations to acquired properties
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We may spend significant time and money on potential acquisitions that we do not
consummate
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We may be unable to quickly and efficiently integrate new acquisitions into our
existing operations
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We may suffer higher than expected vacancy rates and/or lower than expected
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We may acquire properties without any recourse, or with only limited recourse, for
liabilities, against the former owners of the properties.
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If we cannot complete property acquisitions on favorable terms, or operate acquired
properties to meet our goals or expectations, our financial condition, results of operations, cash
flow, per share trading price of our Common Stock and ability to satisfy our debt service
obligations and to pay dividends to our shareholders could be adversely affected.
We may be unable to successfully expand our operations into Los Angeles or other new markets
in the western United States.
Each of the risks applicable to our ability to acquire and successfully integrate and
operate properties in the markets in which the Contributed Properties are located are also
applicable to our ability to acquire and successfully integrate and operate properties in new
markets such as Los Angeles. In addition to these risks, we may not possess the same level of
familiarity with the dynamics and market conditions of certain new markets that we may enter, which
could adversely affect our ability to expand into those markets. We may be unable to build a
significant market share or achieve a desired return on our investments in new markets. If we are
unsuccessful in expanding into new markets, it could adversely affect our financial condition,
results of operations, cash flow, per share trading price of our Common Stock and ability to
satisfy our debt service obligations and to pay dividends to our shareholders.
If we default on the ground leases to which three of our properties are subject, our business
could be adversely affected.
Our interests in two of our properties will be ground leasehold interests and 6.6% of the
land underlying one additional property is subject to a ground lease. If we default under the terms
of these leases, we may be liable for damages and could lose our leasehold interest in the
property. If any of these events were to occur, our business and results of operations would be
adversely affected.
Our property taxes could increase due to property tax rate changes or reassessment, which
would impact our cash flows.
We will be required to pay some state and local taxes on our properties. The real
property taxes on our properties may increase as property tax rates change or as our properties are
assessed or reassessed by taxing authorities. Therefore, the amount of property taxes we pay in the
future may increase substantially and we may be unable to fully recover these increased costs from
our tenants. If the property taxes we pay increase and we are unable to fully recover these
increased costs form our tenants, our cash flow would be impacted, and our ability to pay expected
dividends to our shareholders could be adversely affected.
If we fail to develop and maintain an effective system of integrated internal controls
following the Transactions, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results.
In the past, results relating to each of the Contributed Properties have been reported
separately. The Contributed Properties have not had uniform account systems and procedures. In
addition, in the past, results for the Contributed Properties were not required to be reported on a
GAAP basis. In connection with our operation as a public company, the operations of the Contributed
Properties and the company must be reported on a consolidated basis under GAAP. Following the
consummation of the Transactions, we expect to consolidate our account function and procedures to
enable us to report on a consolidated basis under GAAP. If we fail to implement proper internal
controls as required to integrate the Contributed Properties and support our growth, we may be
unable to comply with financial reporting and control obligations.
Risks Related to Conflicts of Interest and Certain Relationships
There will be various conflicts of interest resulting from the relationships among us, our management, our external advisor and other parties.
There are conflicts of interest based on the various elements of the Transactions and
there is the potential that various conflicts of interest may exist after the Transactions among
us, our management, and our post-Transactions external advisor (the New Advisor) including:
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The enforcement by us of our rights under the contribution agreements for the
Contributed Properties
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Our obligations under the contribution agreements restricting subsequent
dispositions and defeasances of the Contributed Properties and indebtedness secured by mortgages on
such properties for the tax benefit of Pacific Office Contributor and its affiliates
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Our granting of an exemption to Jay H. Shidler, James C. Reynolds, Lawrence
J. Taff, Matthew J. Root and James R. Ingebritsen (the Shidler Principals) and their affiliates
from the 4.9% ownership limitation in our Charter
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Allocation of time by the New Advisors senior management team, which also holds
economic interests in other public and private real estate ventures and serves as senior management
of The Shidler Group, a group of affiliated entities that owns and manages commercial property and
is ultimately controlled by Jay H. Shidler, and
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The enforcement by us of our rights under the Advisory Agreement between us
and the New Advisor (the New Advisory Agreement).
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These conflicts may result in terms that are more favorable to our management, the New
Advisor and/or the New Advisors affiliates than would have been obtained on an arms length basis,
and may operate to the detriment of our shareholders.
Termination of the New Advisory Agreement with the New Advisor may be costly.
Termination of the New Advisory Agreement with the New Advisor may be difficult and
costly. The New Advisory Agreement has a term of ten years. We may terminate the New Advisory
Agreement earlier (1) for cause at any time upon the affirmative vote of a majority of our
independent directors and (2) without cause. If we terminate without cause, we are required to pay
the New Advisor a termination fee equal to $1 million.
We will be substantially controlled by Jay H. Shidler and the other Shidler Principals.
Jay H. Shidler will be the Chairman of our Board of Directors and Lawrence J. Taff will
be our Chief Financial Officer. Jay H. Shidler and entities controlled by the Shidler Principals
will beneficially own Common and Convertible Preferred Units in the UPREIT representing
approximately 83.83% of our outstanding Common Stock following the Transactions on a fully diluted
basis assuming redemption of all the UPREIT units in exchange for shares of our Common Stock. Under
certain circumstances, the Common and Convertible Preferred Units are redeemable for cash. The New
Advisor will hold the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock, which entitles it to vote on all
matters submitted to a vote of our holders. The New Advisor will agree to cast those votes in
respect of the Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock on any matter in direct proportion to votes
that are cast by limited partners of the UPREIT holding the partnership units issued in the
Transactions. The Proportionate Voting Preferred Stock will represent approximately 94.63% of our
voting power immediately following the consummation of the Transactions. In addition, the Shidler
Principals intend to purchase 1,000,000 shares of our Common Stock for $5 million which will
initially represent approximately 35.07% of our Common Stock. The Shidler Principals and their
affiliates will be exempted from the ownership limitations contained in our Charter. Furthermore,
even though we will be the general partner of the UPREIT, operations and management control will
effectively reside in the New Advisor under the New Advisory Agreement. Therefore, because of their
positions with us and the New Advisor and their ability to effectively vote an aggregate of
approximately 96.52% of our outstanding voting securities, Jay H. Shidler and the other Shidler
Principals will have significant influence over our policies and strategy and the operations and
control of our business and the business of the UPREIT. The interests of the Shidler Principals in
these matters may conflict with the interests of our other shareholders. As a result, the Shidler
Principals could cause us or the UPREIT to take actions that our other shareholders do not support.
Jay H. Shidler and Lawrence J. Taff may compete with us and, therefore, may have conflicts of
interest with us.
Upon consummation of the Transactions, we will enter into Noncompetition Agreements with
Jay H. Shidler, who will serve as the Chairman of our Board of Directors and Lawrence J. Taff, who
will serve as our Chief Financial Officer following the Transactions. The Noncompetition Agreements
for Mr. Shidler and Mr. Taff will prohibit, without our prior written consent, Messrs. Shidler and
Taff from investing in certain office properties in any county in which the Contributed Properties
are located, in our targeted geographic operating region and in any county in which we own an
office property. However, this covenant not to compete will not restrict:
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and their respective affiliates
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Activities contemplated by the option to require additional properties that Pacific
Office Contributor will grant to us at upon consummation of the Transactions and
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of the entity and are not actively engaged in the management of such entity.
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It is therefore possible, despite the limitations imposed by their Noncompetition Agreements,
that a property in which Messrs. Shidler of Taff, or an affiliate of Messrs. Shidler or Taff, has
an interest may compete with us in the future if we were to invest in a property similar in type
and in close proximity to that property.
Risks Related to Our Status as a REIT
If we fail to remain qualified as a REIT following the Transactions, we will be subject to
taxation as a regular corporation and could face substantial tax liability.
We presently intend to remain qualified as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code.
However, qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex Internal
Revenue Code provisions for which only limited judicial and administrative authorities exist, and
which are subject to change, potentially with retroactive effect. Even a technical or inadvertent
mistake could jeopardize our REIT status. Additionally, we have not obtained an opinion of counsel
as to the continued REIT status of the surviving corporation following consummation of the
Transactions. Our continued qualification as a REIT will depend on our satisfaction of certain
asset, income, organizational, distribution, shareholder ownership and other requirements on a
continuing basis. Actions taken by the UPREIT may affect our ongoing satisfaction of these tests.
If we were to fail to qualify as a REIT in any tax year, then:
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We would not be allowed to deduct distributions to our shareholders in computing our
taxable income
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We would be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates and
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Any resulting tax liability could be substantial and could require us to borrow money or
sell assets to pay such liability, and would reduce the amount of cash available for distribution
to shareholders. Unless we were entitled to relief under applicable statutory provisions, we would
be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the subsequent four taxable years following the year
during which we lost our qualification, and thus, our cash available for distribution to
shareholders would be reduced for each of the years during which we did not qualify as a REIT.
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Even if we remain qualified as a REIT, we may face other tax liabilities that reduce our cash
flow.
Even if we remain qualified for taxation as a REIT, we may be subject to certain federal,
state and local taxes on our income and assets, including taxes on any undistributed income. Any of
these taxes would decrease the amount of cash available for distribution to our shareholders. In
addition, in order to meet the REIT qualification requirements, or to avert the imposition of a
100% tax that applies to certain gains derived by a REIT from dealer property or inventory, we may
in the future hold some of our assets through taxable subsidiary corporations, which (unlike REITs)
are taxed on their taxable income, whether or not distributed.
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Complying with REIT requirements may force us to borrow to make distributions to shareholders.
As a REIT, we must generally distribute at least 90% of our annual REIT taxable income,
subject to certain adjustments, to our shareholders. If we satisfy the REIT distribution
requirement but distribute less than 100% of our taxable income, we will be subject to federal
corporate income tax on our undistributed taxable income. In addition, we will be subject to a 4%
nondeductible excise tax if the actual amount that we pay to our shareholders in a calendar year is
less than a minimum amount specified under federal tax laws.
From time to time, we may generate taxable income greater than our cash flow available
for distribution to shareholders (for example, due to substantial non-deductible cash outlays, such
as capital expenditures or principal payments on debt). If we do not have other funds available in
these situations we could be required to borrow funds, sell investments at disadvantageous prices
or find alternative sources of funds to make distributions sufficient to enable us to pay out
enough of our taxable income to satisfy the REIT distribution requirement and to avoid income and
excise taxes in a particular year. These alternatives could increase our operating costs or
diminish our levels of growth.
We may be subject to adverse legislative or regulatory tax changes that could reduce the
market price of our Common Stock.
At any time, the federal income tax laws governing REITs, or the administrative
interpretations of those laws, may be amended. Any of those new laws or interpretations may take
effect retroactively and could adversely affect us or our shareholders. REIT dividends, with only
very limited exceptions, do not qualify for preferential tax rates, which might cause shares of our
Common Stock in non-REIT corporations to be a more attractive investment to individual investors
than shares in REITs and could have an adverse effect on the value of our Common Stock.
REIT restrictions on ownership of our Common Stock may delay or prevent our acquisition by a
third party, even if an acquisition is in the best interests of our shareholders.
In order for us to qualify as a REIT, not more than 50% of the value of our outstanding
shares of our Common Stock may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals
during the last half of any taxable year.
Our Charter will provide that, subject to certain exceptions, no person, including
entities, may own, or be deemed to own by virtue of the attribution provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code, more than 4.9% in economic value or number of shares, whichever is more restrictive,
of our outstanding Common Stock. While these restrictions may prevent any five individuals from
owning more than 50% of the shares, they could also discourage a change in control of our company.
These restrictions may also deter tender offers that may be attractive to shareholders or limit the
opportunity for shareholders to receive a premium for their shares if an investor makes purchases
of shares of our Common Stock to acquire a block of shares of our Common Stock.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.
The Companys principal offices are located at the offices of Peacock, Hislop, Staley & Given,
Inc. (PHS&G), 2999 North 44th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, Arizona, 85018. Messrs. Peacock, Hislop
and Staley are officers and/or directors of the Company, and Messrs. Peacock, Hislop and Staley are
the shareholders of ALI Advisor, Inc. The Company does not pay for the use of PHS&Gs facilities.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
Not applicable.
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PART II
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ITEM 5.
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MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND SMALL BUSINESS
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
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The Company has two classes of common equity securities, Class A Common Stock and Class B
Common Stock. All 100 shares of the Companys Class B Common Stock were purchased by YSP Holdings,
the Companys sponsor, in connection with the formation of the Company and are currently owned by
YSP Holdings. The Companys Class B Common Stock is not traded on any exchange.
The Companys Class A Common Stock is listed for trading on the AMEX. As of March 15,
2007, there were approximately 52 holders of record of the Class A Common Stock. In the Companys
estimation, based upon information available to the Company, there are approximately 1,400
beneficial owners of the Companys Class A Common Stock. The market price of Class A Common Stock
at the close of trading on March 15, 2007 was $8.65 per share.
The following table sets
forth the range of high and low sales prices per share for the Companys Class A Common Stock, as
reported by the AMEX, and cash distributions paid by the Company per share of Class A Common Stock
for the periods indicated.
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5.65
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4.10
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0.10
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7.62
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4.15
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6.04
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5.00
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4.90
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4.90
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3.45
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0.10
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4.15
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3.40
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0.10
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18.86
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3.76
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1.00
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(2)
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The Companys goal has been to pay distributions of available cash. During the 2006
fiscal year, the Company declared and paid four cash distributions. The first distribution was for
$.10 per share and was paid on April 14, 2006 to shareholders of record on March 31, 2006. The
second distribution was for $.10 per share and was paid on July 17, 2006 to shareholders of record
on July 3, 2006. The third distribution was for $.10 per share and was paid on October 16, 2006 to
shareholders of record on October 2, 2006. The fourth distribution was for $1.00 per share and was
paid on January 26, 2007 to shareholders of record on January 5, 2007. This fourth distribution was
made in an amount and at a time agreed between the Company and Pacific Office Contributor under the
Master Agreement. The Company has agreed under the Master Agreement not to declare or pay any
further dividends prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Master
Agreement. During the 2005 fiscal year, the Company declared and paid four cash distributions. The
first distribution was for $.10 per share and was paid on April 15, 2005 to shareholders of record
on April 1, 2005. The second distribution was for $.10 per share and was paid on July 15, 2005 to shareholders of record on July
1, 2005. The third distribution was for $.10 per share and was paid on October 14, 2005 to
shareholders of record on September 30, 2005. The fourth distribution was for $.10 per share and
was paid on January 17, 2006 to shareholders of record on January 3, 2006.
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ITEM 6. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION.
You should read the following discussion together with the financial statements and the
related notes included elsewhere in this Report on
Form 10-KSB
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forward-looking statements that are based on managements current expectations, estimates and
projections about the Companys business and operations. The Companys actual results may differ
materially from those currently anticipated and expressed in such forward-looking statements as a
result of a number of factors, including those discussed in this Report on
Form 10-KSB
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Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2006 vs. 2005
The Company had net income of $3,681,459 or $1.99 per share of Class A Common Stock for
the year ended December 31, 2006, compared to net income of approximately $39,316 or $.02 per share
of Class A Common Stock for the year ended December 31, 2005. The increase in net income for the
year ended December 31, 2006 was primarily attributable to the recognition of deferred income on
sale of property of $3,567,735. On July 1, 2006, the Company received $1,783,208 from the maker of
its mortgage note receivable as a payment to release 80 acres of the 280 acres securing the loan.
The Company recorded a gain on real estate sale of $3,567,735, the balance of income deferred at
the time that the promissory note was originally received, as the payment received now allows for
the treatment of the sale under the full accrual method. In addition, on July 10, 2006, the Company
purchased an additional 1.76% interest in its mortgage note receivable for a total consideration of
approximately $70,500. This purchase increased the Companys interest in the mortgage note
receivable from 86.47% to 88.23%. Subsequent to December 31, 2006, the Company sold its interest in
the note receivable to a related party for $3,411,346, and invested the proceeds from that sale in
trading securities.
The Companys expenses increased to approximately $323,000 in 2006, as compared to
approximately $220,000 in 2005. This increase was the result of a reserve for loss on sale of
$105,506, and an increase in professional services of approximately $23,000. The increases in
professional services can be attributed to expenses associated with the proposed transaction
between the Company and the Pacific Office Contributor, which is described in Item 1 of Part I,
above.
Net cash provided by operating activities in 2006 totaled approximately $181,000 as
contrasted to approximately $85,615 in 2005. Net cash provided by investing activities in 2006 and
2005 were approximately $1,262,247 and $2,356,464, respectively. Net cash used for financing
activities in 2006 and 2005 were approximately $740,400 and $2,591,000, respectively.
Year Ended December 31, 2005 vs. 2004
The Company had net income of approximately $39,316 or $0.02 per share of Class A Common
Stock for the year ended December 31, 2005, compared to net income of approximately $1,938,289 or
$1.05 per share of Class A Common Stock for the year ended December 31, 2004. The decrease in net
income for the year ended December 31, 2005 was primarily attributable to a gain on sale of
property of $1,081,262 and income from the sale of an investment in partnership of $817,641 in the
prior year.
The Companys expenses increased in the aggregate to approximately $220,000 in 2005, as
compared to approximately $167,000 in 2004. The increase was the result of an increase of
approximately $47,000 in professional services and an increase in general and administration
expenses of approximately $17,000. The increases in professional services and general and
administration expense can be attributed to expenses associated with compliance with the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and professional fees incurred in connection with the development and
evaluation of strategic alternatives available to the Company. The increases were partially offset
by a $7,000 decrease in advisory fees.
Net cash provided by operating activities in 2005 totaled approximately $85,600 as
contrasted to approximately $2,400 in 2004. Net cash provided by investing activities in 2005 and
2004 were approximately $2,356,464 and $1,685,000 respectively. Net cash used for financing
activities in 2005 and 2004 were approximately $2,591,000 and $1,481,000 respectively.
Outlook
Potential Dissolution
. As disclosed in the Companys prospectus used in connection with
the Companys 1988 initial public offering and in its subsequent annual reports on Form 10-KSB, the Companys intent at the time of the public offering was to dissolve within approximately eight
years after the date of such offering.
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For the past several years, we have been liquidating our loan and land holdings and returning
capital to our shareholders through regular and special dividends. In the second quarter ended June
30, 2004, we sold our remaining holdings (with the exception of a small .01 acre parcel) of
approximately 280 acres related to Loan No. 6.
In January 2005, we engaged Peacock, Hislop, Staley & Given, Inc., a financial advisor
(PHS&G) to assist in developing and evaluating strategic alternatives available to the Company to
enhance shareholder value. Alternatives that were being considered included a change of business
plan for the Company, a merger or sale of the Company, a combination of these, or the decision to
take no action other than the completion of the liquidation of the Company. We issued a press
release on January 24, 2005 announcing our engagement with PHS&G and the purpose of the engagement.
Our Board of Directors believed that PHS&Gs historic relationship with, and long knowledge of, the
Company put it in a unique position to assist in determining the best course of action for the
Company to take.
Our engagement of PHS&G has entailed an effort by PHS&G to locate a possible merger,
partner or acquirer for the Company that would result in enhanced shareholder value. Our agreement
with PHS&G calls for the Company to pay PHS&G a fee of 4% of the transaction value (but in no event
more than $250,000) only upon the successful completion of its efforts.
In connection with PHS&Gs receipt of certain offers from interested parties relating to
a potential transaction with the Company, our Board met in March 2005 for the purpose of forming a
special committee composed of qualified independent directors (the Special Committee). The
Special Committee was tasked with investigating and negotiating a potential business disposition,
liquidation or other strategic transaction regarding the Company. We announced on October 3, 2006
that we had entered into the Master Agreement described above in Item 1. Description of
BusinessProposed Transactions with Pacific Office Contributor.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company currently has no commitments for any material capital expenditures and does
not anticipate any such expenditures in the foreseeable future.
Dividends
In 2006, the Company declared and paid four cash distributions. The first distribution
was for $.10 per share and was paid on April 14, 2006 to shareholders of record on March 31, 2006.
The second distribution was for $.10 per share and was paid on July 17, 2006 to shareholders of
record on July 3, 2006. The third distribution was for $.10 per share and was paid on October 16,
2006 to shareholders of record on October 2, 2006. The fourth distribution was for $1.00 per share
and was paid on January 26, 2007 to shareholders of record on January 5, 2007. This fourth
distribution was made in an amount and at a time agreed between the Company and Pacific Office
Contributor under the Master Agreement. The Company has agreed under the Master Agreement not to
declare or pay any further dividends prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by
the Master Agreement.
During the 2005 fiscal year, the Company declared and paid four cash distributions. The
first distribution was for $.10 per share and was paid on April 15, 2005 to shareholders of record
on April 1, 2005. The second distribution was for $.10 per share and was paid on July 15, 2005 to
shareholders of record on July 1, 2005. The third distribution was for $.10 per share and was paid
on October 14, 2005 to shareholders of record on September 30, 2005. The fourth distribution was
for $.10 per share and was paid on January 17, 2006 to shareholders of record on January 3, 2006.
In order for the Company to maintain its status as a qualified REIT, it must, among other
requirements, pay out in the form of dividends at least 95% of its taxable income (excluding
capital gains) to shareholders and must pay taxes at corporate tax rates on capital gains or
distribute at least 95% of capital gains as dividends to shareholders. If the Company fails to
maintain its status as a REIT, the Company would no longer be entitled to deduct from its federal
taxable income (and not pay federal taxes on) dividends paid to shareholders.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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REPORT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of
Arizona Land Income Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Arizona Land Income Corporation as of
December 31, 2006 and the related statements of operations, stockholders equity and cash flows for
each of the two years in the period then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility
of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Arizona Land Income Corporation as of December 31, 2006, and
the results of its operations and cash flows for each of the two years in the period then ended in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
/s/ EPSTEIN, WEBER & CONOVER, PLC
Scottsdale, Arizona
March 19, 2007
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ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2006
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ASSETS:
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773,993
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Investments
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Trading securities
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1,800,102
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Accrued interest receivable
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67,550
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Mortgage note receivable (net of reserve for loss on sale)
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3,411,346
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Land held for sale
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55,890
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Total investments
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5,334,888
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TOTAL ASSETS
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6,108,881
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY:
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Accounts payable and other liabilities
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25,865
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Dividends payable
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1,851,025
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Total liabilities
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1,876,890
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY:
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Class A common stock, $.10 stated value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 1,851,025 shares issued and
outstanding
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185,103
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Class B common stock, $.10 stated value, 10,000 shares authorized, 100 shares issued and outstanding
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10
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Additional paid-in capital
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21,670,997
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Distributions in excess of earnings
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Total stockholders equity
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4,231,991
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
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6,108,881
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ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
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INCOME:
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Interest income on mortgages
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349,954
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$
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325,268
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Income on trading securities
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|
|
94,754
|
|
|
|
60,152
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income
|
|
|
444,708
|
|
|
|
385,420
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EXPENSES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property taxes
|
|
|
32
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
Professional services
|
|
|
120,795
|
|
|
|
97,587
|
|
Advisory fees to related party
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,345
|
|
General and administration
|
|
|
61,627
|
|
|
|
77,045
|
|
Directors fees
|
|
|
34,800
|
|
|
|
34,800
|
|
Reserve for loss
|
|
|
105,506
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenses
|
|
|
322,760
|
|
|
|
219,785
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INCOME BEFORE GAIN ON SALE OF PROPERTIES AND INCOME TAX EXPENSE
|
|
|
121,948
|
|
|
|
165,635
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GAIN ON SALE OF PROPERTIES, net
|
|
|
3,567,735
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
|
|
|
3,689,683
|
|
|
|
165,635
|
|
INCOME TAXES
|
|
|
8,224
|
|
|
|
126,319
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCOME
|
|
$
|
3,681,459
|
|
|
$
|
39,316
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCOME PER SHARE:
|
|
$
|
1.99
|
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
|
|
|
1,851,125
|
|
|
|
1,851,125
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
26
ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY FOR THE
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
Distributions in
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-in
|
|
|
Excess of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Earnings
|
|
|
Total
|
|
BALANCE, December 31, 2004
|
|
|
1,851,125
|
|
|
$
|
185,113
|
|
|
$
|
21,670,997
|
|
|
$
|
(18,198,148
|
)
|
|
$
|
3,657,962
|
|
Dividends declared
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(740,412
|
)
|
|
|
(740,412
|
)
|
Net income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,316
|
|
|
|
39,316
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE, December 31, 2005
|
|
|
1,851,125
|
|
|
$
|
185,113
|
|
|
$
|
21,670,997
|
|
|
$
|
(18,899,244
|
)
|
|
$
|
2,956,866
|
|
Dividends declared
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,406,334
|
)
|
|
|
(2,406,334
|
)
|
Net income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,681,459
|
|
|
|
3,681,459
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE, December 31, 2006
|
|
|
1,851,125
|
|
|
$
|
185,113
|
|
|
$
|
21,670,997
|
|
|
$
|
(17,624,119
|
)
|
|
$
|
4,231,991
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
27
ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2005
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
3,681,459
|
|
|
$
|
39,316
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on sale of land
|
|
|
(3,567,735
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Reserve for loss on sale of note receivable
|
|
|
105,506
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase) in trading securities
|
|
|
(18,817
|
)
|
|
|
(9,473
|
)
|
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable
|
|
|
(25,008
|
)
|
|
|
50,549
|
|
Increase in accounts payable and other liabilities
|
|
|
5,637
|
|
|
|
5,223
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
|
181,042
|
|
|
|
85,615
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of trading securities
|
|
|
(2,499,935
|
)
|
|
|
(3,524,296
|
)
|
Proceeds from sale of trading securities
|
|
|
2,049,310
|
|
|
|
5,880,760
|
|
Collection of note receivable
|
|
|
1,783,209
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in note receivable
|
|
|
(70,337
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by investing activities
|
|
|
1,262,247
|
|
|
|
2,356,464
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment of dividends
|
|
|
(740,412
|
)
|
|
|
(2,591,447
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used for financing activities
|
|
|
(740,412
|
)
|
|
|
(2,591,447
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
|
|
|
702,877
|
|
|
|
(149,368
|
)
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year
|
|
|
71,116
|
|
|
|
220,484
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year
|
|
$
|
773,993
|
|
|
$
|
71,116
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends declared in excess of dividends paid
|
|
$
|
1,665,922
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes paid
|
|
$
|
8,224
|
|
|
$
|
126,319
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
28
ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
1.
|
|
ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
|
Arizona Land Income Corporation (the Company) was incorporated in the State of Arizona on
March 10, 1988 as a wholly owned subsidiary of YSP Holdings, Inc. and completed an initial
public offering on June 13, 1988. The net proceeds of the initial public offering of
$25,808,600 were used to acquire and originate mortgage loans secured by unimproved real
property located primarily in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. The Company has two
classes of common stock, Class A and Class B. The Class A shares are listed for trading on the
American Stock Exchange.
On October 3, 2006, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement
whereby it would acquire the West Coast office portfolio of POP Venture, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company affiliated with The Shidler Group, and reincorporate in Maryland
under the name Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. (Pacific Office Properties).
Pursuant to the agreement, the ownership interests in up to ten Class A office properties
controlled by affiliates of The Shidler Group, located in Honolulu, San Diego and Phoenix,
will be contributed to an umbrella partnership (UPREIT) to be formed by the Company.
Reincorporated as Pacific Office Properties, the Company will be externally managed by an
affiliate of The Shidler Group. The transaction, which is comprised of a number of steps, has
been approved by the Companys Board of Directors and is subject to approval by its
shareholders and other closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the second
quarter of 2007.
Under the terms of the agreement, the UPREIT will become the owner of the contributed
properties, comprising up to 2.8 million square feet of office space, in exchange for limited partnership
interest in the UPREIT. Although the Companys common stock will remain outstanding, the
UPREIT will issue common and preferred partnership interests, which will be exchangeable in
the future for shares of the Companys common stock.
On November 3, 2006, the Company and POP Venture, LLC changed one material term of the
agreement, and POP Venture, LLC agreed to increase from $2.79 to $5.00 per share the price at
which POP Venture, LLC or affiliates will purchase $5 million of the Companys common stock.
2.
|
|
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Investments with an original maturity of less than 90 days when
purchased are considered cash equivalents. On occasion, the Company may have deposits with
financial institutions in excess of governmental insured limits. Deposits in excess of those
limits totaled $624,886 at December 31,2006.
Trading Securities:
U.S. Treasury Notes and debt securities of other governmental agencies with original maturities of 120 days
or more are classified as trading securities upon acquisition and recorded at fair value.
Gains and losses are included in income on trading securities in the accompanying statements
of operations. Substantially all income from trading securities for the years ended December
31, 2006 and 2005 resulted from interest earned on debt securities. These securities are
presented at the amortized cost which approximates market. All of the securities held at
December 31, 2006 matured in January 2007.
Mortgage Note Receivable:
Mortgage note receivable is presented at its net realizable
value in the accompanying balance sheet. It is the Companys policy to discontinue the accrual
of interest for notes in default as of the default date.
Revenue Recognition:
Revenue from land sales is recognized in accordance with Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 66,
Accounting for Sales of Real Estate,
which
requires that there is a valid sales contract, an adequate down payment, a reasonable
likelihood that any related receivable will be collected and that all conditions precedent to
the closing have been performed.
Interest income from mortgage notes receivable is recognized using the interest method.
Accrual of interest income is suspended when a loan is contractually delinquent for ninety
days or more. The accrual is resumed when the loan becomes current, and past-due interest
income is recognized at that time. In addition, a detailed review of commercial loans will
cause earlier suspension of interest accrual if collection is deemed doubtful. The Companys
mortgage note receivable is not in default at December 31, 2006.
29
Income Taxes and REIT Status
: The Company has elected treatment as a real estate investment
trust (REIT) under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sections 856-860. A REIT is taxed in the same
manner as any corporation except that it may deduct certain qualifying distributions made to
shareholders and reduce or eliminate any potential income taxes. This distribution deduction must
be at least 90% of the REITs taxable income. The Company has met the distribution requirement for
all years presented, and thus has not recorded any income tax provision in the accompanying
statements of operations.
For income tax purposes, certain expenses or reserves for financial reporting purposes are not
allowed as current tax deductions. Similarly, the Company may take certain current deductions for
tax purposes that are not current expenses for financial reporting purposes. As a result of these
differences, taxable income before deductions for dividends paid totaled approximately $1,306,175
and $55,531 in the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The most significant
book/tax difference in the year ended December 31, 2006 is the installment method accounting for
the land sale for tax purposes, and the reserve for loss on sale of note receivable. Net operating
losses for federal income tax purposes available to offset future taxable income totaled
approximately $474,938 at December 31, 2006 and expire through the year ending 2010.
Income Per Common Share
: Income per common share is computed based upon the weighted average
number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. There are no stock options, warrants
or other common stock equivalents outstanding at December 31, 2006 and 2005.
Use of Estimates
: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities
at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
: The Company assesses long-lived assets for impairment in
accordance with the provisions of SFAS 144,
Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets
(SFAS 144). SFAS 144 requires that the Company assess the value of a long-lived asset
whenever there is an indication that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. The carrying
amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash
flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. The amount of
impairment loss, if any, is measured as the difference between the net book value of the asset and
its estimated fair value. For purposes of these tests, long-lived assets must be grouped with other
assets and liabilities for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows
of other assets and liabilities. No long-lived assets were impaired during the years ended December
31, 2006 and 2005.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
:
In December 2004, the FASB issued a revised Statement 123 (SFAS 123R),
Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation
requiring public entities to measure the cost of employee services
received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on grant date fair value. The cost
will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in
exchange for the award usually the vesting period. The effective date for SFAS 123R is as of the
first interim period that begins after June 15, 2005. The Company incurred no material impact of
implementing this new pronouncement.
In March 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 156,
Accounting for Servicing of Financial
Assetsan amendment of FASB Statement No. 140
(FASB No. 156). FASB No. 156 amends FASB Statement
No. 140,
Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of
Liabilities,
with respect to the accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and
servicing liabilities. FASB No. 156 is effective for years beginning after September 15, 2006. The
Company does not believe FASB No. 156 will have a material effect on the Companys financial
statements.
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxesan interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109
(FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for
uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprises financial statements in accordance with
SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and
measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position
taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48, which is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2006, also provides guidance on derecognition, classification,
interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The Company
plans on reviewing in detail its tax situation to determine whether there are any uncertain tax
positions but does not presently believe that there are any material such matters.
30
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (FASB No.
157). FASB No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value
measurements. FASB No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or
permit fair value measurements, the FASB having previously concluded in those accounting
pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, this
Statement does not require any new fair value measurements.
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 108,
Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying
Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements
(SAB 108). SAB 108 provides guidance on
consideration of the effects of prior year misstatements in quantifying current year
misstatements for the purpose of a materiality assessment. SAB 108 is effective for fiscal
years ending after November 15, 2006. The adoption of SAB 108 did not have an impact on our
consolidated financial statements.
In December 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position EITF 00-19-2,
Accounting for
Registration Payment Arrangements
(FSP EITF 00-19-2). FSP EITF 00-19-2 specifies that the
contingent obligation to make future payments or otherwise transfer consideration under a
registration payment arrangement, whether issued as a separate agreement or included as a
provision of a financial instrument or other agreement, should be separately recognized and
measured in accordance with FASB Statement No. 5,
Accounting for Contingencies.
A registration
payment arrangement is defined in FSP EITF 00-19-2 as an arrangement with both of the
following characteristics: (1) the arrangement specifies that the issuer will endeavor (a) to
file a registration statement for the resale of specified financial instruments and/or for the
resale of equity shares that are issuable upon exercise or conversion of specified financial
instruments and for that registration statement to be declared effective by the US SEC within
a specified grace period, and/or (b) to maintain the effectiveness of the registration
statement for a specified period of time (or in perpetuity); and (2) the arrangement requires
the issuer to transfer consideration to the counterparty if the registration statement for the
resale of the financial instrument or instruments subject to the arrangement is not declared
effective or if effectiveness of the registration statement is not maintained. FSP EITF
00-19-2 is effective for registration payment arrangements and the financial instruments
subject to those arrangements that are entered into or modified subsequent to December 21,
2006. For registration payment arrangements and financial instruments subject to those
arrangements that were entered into prior to the issuance of FSP EITF 00-19-2, this guidance
is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2006, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We do not expect the adoption of FSP EITF
00-19-2 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159,
The Fair Value Option for Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities
(SFAS 159) which permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and
certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair
value. SFAS 159 will be effective for us on January 1, 2008. We are currently evaluating the
impact of adopting SFAS 159 on our financial position, cash flows, and results of operations.
3.
|
|
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
|
The Companys financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist
primarily of treasury securities and its mortgage note receivable. The Companys treasury
securities are placed with a major bank. The Companys mortgage note was sold subsequent to
December 31, 2006. The Companys investment policy limits its overall exposure to
concentrations of credit risk.
4.
|
|
MORTGAGE NOTE RECEIVABLE
|
The mortgage note receivable which totals $3,516,852 at December 31, 2006 was received as
partial consideration for the Companys sale of the property associated with Loan No. 6. The
Company sold its remaining holdings of approximately 280 acres in Maricopa County, Arizona on
May 10, 2004. The transaction was effected through cash and a note receivable due from the
buyer. The Companys proportionate share of the net purchase price was approximately
$6,822,000. The carrying value of the
property was approximately $2,176,000, resulting in a gain of $4,641,000. The Company received
cash of $1,588,000 and a note of $5,229,000. The terms of the note are for interest-only
monthly installments commencing in June 2004 through May 2009 when the full principal balance
becomes due and payable. The face value of the note is $6,300,000 and bears interest at the
floating prime lending rate of 8.25% at December 31, 2006. The Company has recorded its
proportionate share of the note as a receivable at December 31, 2006. The mortgage receivable
is collateralized by the underlying property. Initially, because the mortgage note receivable
calls for interest only payments, those scheduled payments did not meet the level annual
payment that would
31
be needed to pay the principal and interest on the unpaid
balance over 20 years using a fair interest rate. Therefore, a portion of the gain had been
deferred using the installment method of accounting. Of the $4,648,000 gain, $3,567,000 was
deferred and $1,081,000 was recognized in the year ended December 31, 2004. The deferred gain
of $3,567,000 was recognized in the year ended December 31, 2006 due to principal payments on
the note being paid in advance of the originally scheduled payment dates. The accelerated
payments were sufficient to allow full accrual of the gain under SFAS No. 66.
On July 1, 2006, the Company received $1,783,208 from the maker of its mortgage note
receivable as a payment to release 80 acres of the 280 acres securing the loan. The Company
recorded a gain on real estate sale of $3,567,735, the balance of deferred income, as the
payment received now allows for the treatment of the sale under the full accrual method. In
addition, on July 10, 2006, the Company purchased an additional 1.76% interest in its mortgage
note receivable for a total consideration of approximately $70,500. This purchase increased
the Companys interest in the mortgage note receivable from 86.47% to 88.23%.
In connection with the sale of the property, the broker agreed to defer payment of 50% of
the commission due under the brokers agreement. There is a note payable to the broker with a
face value of $252,000, the Companys proportionate share of which is $146,527 at December 31,
2006. The promissory note payable has terms identical to that of the mortgage note receivable
interest only at the prime rate and due in full in May 2009. Payments on the note payable
are only due from proceeds of the payments from the mortgage note receivable. Because such
payments are only due from the proceeds of the mortgage note receivable, the balance of the
promissory note payable is netted against the gross balance of the note receivable.
Subsequent to December 31, 2006, the Company sold its interest in the note receivable to
a related party for $3,411,346, and invested the proceeds from that sale in trading
securities. As of December 31, 2006, the Company recorded a reserve for loss on sale of
$105,506.
5.
|
|
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
|
The Company is a party to the following agreements with affiliates who share common management
and directors with the Company:
ALI Advisor Inc. The Company paid a quarterly
advisory fee of 30% of available cash in any quarter in which the cumulative return to
investors is in excess of 12.7%. No such fees were paid during the years ended December 31,
2006 and 2005 as the cumulative return requirement was not met. The Company also pays a
quarterly servicing fee for servicing loans of
1
/
16
of 1% of
total assets, as defined. In addition, certain other overhead expenses may be paid. Such
servicing fees and other overhead costs totaled $0.00 (nil) and $10,345 in the years ended
December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The Company terminated the advisory and servicing
fee arrangements during 2006.
Peacock, Hislop, Staley & Given, Inc. (PHS&G) The Company utilizes PHS&G on certain
investment transactions involving excess cash. The fees paid for these services have
historically been immaterial.
Subsequent to December 31, 2006, the Company sold its note receivable to PHS&G for
$3,411,346, and invested the proceeds from that sale in trading securities (see Note 4).
Directors fees totaling $34,800 for each of the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005
were paid to independent directors for board services.
Dividends on the Companys Class A common stock for years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 are
as follows:
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Date Declared
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Per Share
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Amount
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March 8, 2006
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$
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0.10
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|
|
$
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185,103
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June 8, 2006
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|
0.10
|
|
|
|
185,103
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|
September 13, 2006
|
|
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0.10
|
|
|
|
185,103
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|
December 1, 2006
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|
|
1.00
|
|
|
|
1,851,025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total 2006
|
|
$
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1.30
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|
|
$
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2,406,334
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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March 22, 2005
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|
$
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0.10
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|
|
$
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185,103
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|
June 2, 2005
|
|
|
0.10
|
|
|
|
185,103
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August 22, 2005
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|
|
0.10
|
|
|
|
185,103
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|
November 15, 2005
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|
|
0.10
|
|
|
|
185,103
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total 2005
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$
|
.40
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|
|
$
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740,412
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|
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Approximately 9% and 2% of dividends declared in the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005,
respectively, represented distributions of ordinary taxable income. The remainder represented
a return of capital or capital gain income.
Land held for sale at December 31, 2006 consisted of the following:
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Companys
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Carrying
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Loan Number
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Property Description
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Participation
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Value
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17
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.01 acres Southwest corner of I-17 and Deer
Valley Road, Phoenix, Arizona
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100
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%
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$
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55,890
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ITEM 8.
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CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE.
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None.
ITEM 8A.
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
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As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the
supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial
officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on
this evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are
effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports that we file with or
submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is recorded, processed, summarized and
reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms. There were no changes in
our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2006 that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over
financial reporting.
ITEM 8B.
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OTHER INFORMATION.
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None.
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PART III
ITEM 9.
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DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS, CONTROL PERSONS AND CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION
16(a)
OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.
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Identification of Directors
The Companys Bylaws provide that a majority of the Board of Directors must not be
affiliated, directly or indirectly, with the Advisor, and must not perform any other services for
the Company, except
as a director of the Company (Unaffiliated Directors). Certain information regarding each of
the Companys Directors is set forth below.
Thomas R. Hislop
, age 58, has served as Chairman of the Board (and, in that capacity, as
CEO) of the Company since September 22, 1988, and as Vice President, CFO and Treasurer of the
Company since its inception. Mr. Hislop is Chief Executive Officer and a director of PHS&G, where
he has been employed since that companys inception in 1989. Prior to that date, Mr. Hislop was a
director of Young, Smith & Peacock, Inc. (YSP), where he was employed from 1967 to 1989.
Robert L. Blackwell
, age 84, has served as an Unaffiliated Director of the Company since
May 12, 1992. Mr. Blackwell has extensive experience in managing assets for various trusts, and is
currently self-employed as a manager of various trust portfolios. He has been involved with real
estate in Arizona for more than twenty-five years. Mr. Blackwell is a native of Kansas. He is a
graduate of the University of Kansas and has resided in Arizona since 1957.
Burton P. Freireich
, age 81, has served as an Unaffiliated Director of the Company since
September 9, 1991. Mr. Freireich is currently retired. Prior to retirement, Mr. Freireich was an
owner of News-Suns Newspaper from 1960 to 1984. Mr. Freireich is a graduate of the University of
Illinois and has resided in Arizona since 1950.
David W. Miller
, age 58, has served as an Unaffiliated Director of the Company since
March 2004. Mr. Miller served as Secretary of the Company from September 22, 1988 to March 2004.
Mr. Miller has served as Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of PHS&G since
June 1989. Prior to that date, Mr. Miller served in various capacities with YSP, where he was
employed from 1971 until he joined PHS&G.
Identification of Executive Officers
Officers are elected annually by the Companys Board of Directors and serve at the
discretion of the Board. Information regarding the Companys current executive officers who are not
also Directors of the Company is set forth below.
Barry W. Peacock
, age 69, has served as the Companys President since its inception in
1988. Mr. Peacock is Chairman of the Board of PHS&G, a position he has held since the inception of
that company in June 1989. Mr. Peacock served as a senior executive with YSP Holdings from 1964
until June 1989, and most recently as Managing DirectorMunicipal Bonds.
Larry P. Staley
, age 64, has served as the Companys Vice President since its inception
in 1988 and as its Secretary since March 2004. Mr. Staley is Vice Chairman of the Board of PHS&G, a
position he has held since June 1989. Prior to that date, Mr. Staley served in various capacities
with YSP Holdings, where he was employed from 1973 until he joined PHS&G in 1989.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
To the best knowledge of the Company, none of the Companys current directors or
executive officers has been involved during the past five years in any legal proceedings required
to be disclosed pursuant to Item 401(d) of Regulation S-B.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires the Companys
directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of the
Companys equity securities, to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission initial reports of
ownership and reports of changes in ownership of common stock and other equity securities of the
Company. Such reports are filed on Form 3, Form 4, and Form 5 under the Exchange Act. Directors,
executive officers and greater-than-10% shareholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish the
Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
Based solely on its review of the copies of such forms received by it, or written
representations from certain reporting persons that no Forms 3, 4, or 5 were required for those
persons, the Company believes that all directors, executive officers, and greater-than-10%
beneficial owners have complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to such
persons or entities during the 2006 fiscal year.
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Code of Conduct and Ethics
The Companys Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
applicable to all Company personnel. In addition, the Companys Board has adopted a Supplemental
Code of Ethics applicable to the Companys Chairman of the Board (who, in that capacity, acts as
the Companys Chief Executive Officer) and the Companys senior financial and accounting officers.
The Company believes that each code substantially conforms with the code of ethics required by the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company will provide a copy of
its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and/or its Supplemental Code of Ethics upon request made by
writing to the Company at its principal executive offices at 2999 North 44th Street, Suite 100,
Phoenix, Arizona 85018.
Procedures for Shareholder Recommendation of Nominees
The Board of Directors has not established written procedures by which shareholders may
nominate candidates for election as directors of the Company. The Board has an unwritten policy
under which the Board will consider candidates recommended by shareholders. Any such nomination
submitted to the Board must be in writing and include the nominees written consent to the
nomination and sufficient background information on the candidate to enable the Board to assess his
or her qualifications. Nominations may be addressed to the chairman of the Board in care of the Secretary of the Company
at the Companys headquarters address listed on the first page of this proxy statement.
Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert
The Company maintains an Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, comprised of the
Companys Unaffiliated Directors, Messrs. Freireich, Blackwell and Miller. The Companys Board of
Directors has determined that all of the Unaffiliated Directors are independent under the rules
of AMEX, as well as the special standards established by the Securities and Exchange Commission for
members of audit committees. The Companys Board has further determined that Mr. Miller is the
independent director who meets the qualifications of an audit committee financial expert in
accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Executive Compensation
The Company has no salaried employees. The table below sets forth information concerning
the annual and long-term compensation for services in all capacities to the Company for the fiscal
years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, of those persons who were, at December 31, 2006 (i)
the chief executive officer and (ii) the other four most highly compensated executive officers of
the Company:
Summary Compensation Table
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|
|
Nonqualified
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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Non-Equity
|
|
Deferred
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|
|
Name and
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|
|
Incentive Plan
|
|
Compensation
|
|
All Other
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Principal Position
|
|
Year
|
|
Salary
|
|
Bonus
|
|
Stock Awards
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|
Option Awards
|
|
Compensation
|
|
Earnings
|
|
Compensation
|
|
Total
(1)
|
Thomas R. Hislop
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|
|
2006
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
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|
|
|
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(1)
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The Company has no salaried employees. See Compensation of Officers and Directors above.
However, under an Advisory Agreement with the Advisor, the Company pays the Advisor a servicing fee
for servicing the Companys First Mortgage Loans.
See Certain Relationships and Related Transactions set forth elsewhere in this Report on
Form 10-KSB. Mr. Hislop is Treasurer, Vice President and a director of the Advisor and
functions as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hislop received no salary from the Advisor in
2006 and no servicing fee was paid to Advisor in 2006.
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Compensation of Directors
In return for their services as Unaffiliated Directors of the Company, Messrs. Freireich,
Blackwell and Miller receive an annual fee of $10,000, a meeting fee of $400 for each meeting of
the Board of Directors attended, and a fee of $100 for each meeting of the Board conducted by
telephone. Mr. Hislop does not receive compensation for his services as a Director of the Company.
The Company reimburses all Directors for expenses incurred in connection with their duties as
Directors of the Company.
Director Compensation
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|
|
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|
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|
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Nonqualified
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Equity
|
|
Deferred
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fees Earned or
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Incentive Plan
|
|
Compensation
|
|
All Other
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|
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Name
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|
Paid in Cash
|
|
Stock Awards
|
|
Option Awards
|
|
Compensation
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|
Earnings
|
|
Compensation
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|
Total
|
Robert L. Blackwell
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|
$
|
11,600
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|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
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|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
11,600
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|
Burton P. Freireich
|
|
$
|
11,600
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|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
11,600
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|
David W. Miller
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|
$
|
11,600
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
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|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
-0-
|
|
|
$
|
11,600
|
|
|
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ITEM 11.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
None.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth, as of March 15, 2007, certain information concerning
beneficial ownership of the Companys Class A Common Stock by (i) each director, (ii) all of the
Companys directors and executive officers as a group, and (iii) each person known to the Company
to own beneficially more than 5% of the Companys Class A Common Stock:
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Amount and Nature of
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Percent of Class A
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Name
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Beneficial Ownership
(1)
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|
Common Stock
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Directors and Executive Officers:
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Thomas R. Hislop
(2)
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|
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7,700
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|
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|
*
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Burton P. Freireich
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|
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125,000
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6.8
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%
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Robert L. Blackwell
(3)
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|
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4,000
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|
|
|
*
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David W. Miller
(4)
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|
|
1,500
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|
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|
*
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|
Barry W. Peacock
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|
|
0
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|
|
|
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Larry P. Staley
(5)
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|
|
10,000
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|
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*
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|
All directors and executive officers as a group (6 persons)
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|
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148,200
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|
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8.0
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%
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
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5% Holders:
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|
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Phillip and Linda Barkdoll
(6)
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|
125,000
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6.8
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%
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|
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Unless otherwise noted, the address of each person named in the table is 2999 North 44th Street,
Suite 100, Phoenix, Arizona 85018.
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*
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Less than 1%.
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(1)
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The inclusion herein of any shares of common stock does not constitute an admission of
beneficial ownership of such shares, but is included in accordance with rules of the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
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(2)
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|
Includes 1,500 shares held in retirement accounts; 400 shares held in custodian accounts; 4,800
shares held in The Hislops Family Trust dated August 5, 2005 of which Mr. Hislop is co-trustee;
and 1,000 shares held in the Carol Cain Trust of which Mr. Hislop is trustee.
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(3)
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Includes 2,900 shares held in the Robert L. and Beverly Blackwell Family Trust, and 1,100
shares held in Mr. Blackwells Individual Retirement Account.
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(4)
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Includes 500 shares held in a custodial account for Mr. Millers daughter for which account Mr.
Miller serves as custodian.
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|
(5)
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|
Includes 10,000 shares held in the Staley Family Trust dated July
15, 2005 of which Mr. Staley is co-trustee.
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|
(6)
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|
Shares are held by the Barkdoll Family Trust, of
which Mr. and Mrs. Barkdoll are the trustees and sole beneficiaries.
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ITEM 12.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
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Transactions With Related Persons
Mr. Hislop is Vice President, Treasurer and a director of the Advisor. Barry Peacock, the
Companys President, is President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Advisor. Larry
Staley, the Companys Vice President, is Secretary and a director of the Advisor. Under the
Companys Advisory Agreement with the Advisor, the Company pays the Advisor a servicing fee for
servicing the Companys first mortgage loans. Messrs. Hislop, Peacock and Staley collectively own
all of the issued and outstanding stock of the Advisor. The servicing fee is payable quarterly and
equals
1
/
16
of 1% of (i) the aggregate outstanding loan balance
of the first mortgage loans in the Companys mortgage loan portfolio, and (ii) the recorded value
of property acquired by the Company through foreclosure, as of the first day of each fiscal
quarter. During 2005, the Company paid the Advisor a servicing fee of $10,345, and during 2006, the
Company did pay any servicing fee.
The Company has also agreed to pay the Advisor an advisory fee for aiding the Company in
developing investment policies and analyzing and recommending investments to the Company. The
advisory fee is payable in any quarter at the end of which the shareholders cumulative return on
capital investment as of the end of such quarter exceeds 12.7%. Such advisory fee, when payable,
will equal 30% of the Companys available cash in excess of that necessary to provide shareholders
with a cumulative return on capital investment in excess of 12.7%. To date, the Company has not
accrued or paid an advisory fee to the Advisor.
The Company has also agreed to reimburse the Advisor quarterly for other expenses
incurred in servicing the Companys first mortgage loans, such as legal, accounting and transfer
agent fees and copying and mailing costs incurred in preparing and mailing periodic reports to
shareholders. To date, the Company has not reimbursed the Advisor for any such expenses.
The Companys Advisory Agreement with the Advisor expired by its own terms on June 13,
1991. However, the Company and the Advisor have agreed to continue to operate as if the terms and
conditions of the Advisory Agreement are still in effect.
For the past several years, the Company has been liquidating its loan and land holdings
and returning capital to its shareholders through regular and special dividends. In January 2005,
the Company engaged PHS&G to assist in developing and evaluating strategic alternatives available
to the Company to enhance shareholder value. Alternatives may include a change of business plan for
the Company, a merger or sale of the Company, a combination of these, or the decision to take no
action other than the completion of the liquidation of the Company. The engagement with PHS&G
entails an effort by PHS&G to locate a possible merger, partner or acquirer for the Company that
will result in enhanced shareholder value. The Company will pay PHS&G a fee of four percent of the
transaction value (but in no event more than $250,000) only upon the successful completion of its
efforts.
Subsequent to December 31, 2006, the Company sold its mortgage note receivable
to PHS&G for $3,411,346 (see Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements).
Director Independence
The Companys Board of Directors has determined that all of the Unaffiliated Directors
are independent under the rules of AMEX, as well as the special standards established by the
Securities and Exchange Commission for small business issuers.
The following is a list of the financial statements of Arizona Land Income Corporation
included at Item 7 of Part II of this Form 10-KSB.
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Financial Statements
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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|
3.1
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Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3-A to Amendment No. 3 to S - 18 (No. 33-20625).)
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3.2
|
|
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 31, 2005).
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10.1
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|
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June 13, 1988 Advisory and Servicing Agreement between ALI Advisor, Inc. and the Company. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 31, 2005.)
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10.2
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Indemnification Agreement dated May 12, 1992 between the Company and Robert Blackwell. (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.2 of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 31, 2005.)
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|
10.3
|
|
|
Indemnification Agreement dated October 1, 1991 between the Company and Burton Freireich. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 31, 2005.)
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10.4
|
|
|
Master Formation and Contribution Agreement dated October 3, 2006 between the registrant and POP Venture, LLC.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Companys current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on
October 3, 2006).
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|
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|
10.5
|
|
|
Amendment and Exhibit Acknowledgement to Master Formation and Contribution Agreement, dated November 2, 2006,
between the Company and POP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Companys current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 6, 2006).
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|
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|
10.6
|
|
|
Second Amendment to Master Formation and Contribution Agreement, dated December 7, 2006, between the Company
and Pacific Office Contributor. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Companys current report on Form 8-K,
filed with the Commission on December 11, 2006).
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|
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|
10.7
|
|
|
Third Amendment to Master Formation and Contribution Agreement, dated December 7, 2006, between the Company
and Pacific Office Contributor. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Companys current report on Form 8-K,
filed with the Commission on March 29, 2007).
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|
14.2
|
|
|
Arizona Land Income Corporation Supplemental Code of Ethics for Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial
Officers. (Incorporated by reference to Appendix C to the Companys Definitive Proxy Statement filed April 5, 2004.)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24.1
|
|
|
Power of Attorney. (Included on signature page.)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.1
|
|
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.2
|
|
|
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32.1
|
|
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
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99.1
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Form of Advisory Agreement Exhibit A to the Amended and Exhibit Acknowledgement to Master Formation and
Contribution Agreement, dated as of November 2, 2006, between the Company and POP. (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 99.1 of the Companys current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 29, 2007.)
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99.2
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Form of Registration Rights Agreement Exhibit B to the Amended and Exhibit Acknowledgement to Master Formation
and Contribution Agreement, dated as of November 2, 2006, between the Company and POP. (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 99.2 of the Companys current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 6, 2006.)
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99.3
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Form of Articles of Incorporation (including Articles Supplementary) Exhibit C to the Amended and Exhibit
Acknowledgement to Master Formation and Contribution Agreement, dated as of November 2, 2006, between the
Company and POP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 of the Companys current report on Form 8-K, filed with
the Commission on November 6, 2006.)
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99.4
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Form of Bylaws Exhibit D to the Amended and Exhibit Acknowledgement to Master Formation and Contribution
Agreement, dated as of November 2, 2006, between the Company and POP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 of
the Companys current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 6, 2006.)
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.5
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Form of Certificate of Formation of Pacific Office Properties, L.P. Exhibit F to the Amended and Exhibit
Acknowledgement to Master Formation and Contribution Agreement, dated as of November 2, 2006, between the
Company and POP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 of the Companys current report on Form 8-K, filed with
the Commission on November 6, 2006.)
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99.6
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Form of Limited Partnership Agreement of Pacific Office Properties, L.P. Exhibit E to the Master Formation and
Contribution Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2006, as amended between the Company and Pacific Office Contributor.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 of the Companys current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on
March 29, 2007.)
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99.7
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Form of Non-Competition Agreement Exhibit G to the Master Formation and Contribution Agreement, dated as of
October 3, 2006, as amended between the Company and Pacific Office Contributor. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
99.2 of the Companys current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 11, 2006.)
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(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None.
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ITEM 14.
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
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The following table presents fees billed for professional services rendered by Epstein, Weber
& Conover, P.L.C., the Companys independent auditor, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2006
and 2005 respectively.
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CATEGORY
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2006
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2005
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Audit Fees
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$
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17,925
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$
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18,310
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Audit-Related Fees
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0
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0
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Tax Fees
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3,980
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9,315
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All other fees
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0
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0
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Total
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$
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21,905
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$
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27,625
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The tax fees set forth in the above table, which were approved in advance by the Companys
Audit Committee, include tax compliance services provided in relation to U.S. federal, state and
local taxes. The policy of the Companys Audit Committee is to approve expenditures for audit or
non-audit services at the time such services are proposed.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report on Form 10-KSB to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, this 2 day of April, 2007.
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ARIZONA LAND INCOME CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ Thomas R. Hislop
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Thomas R. Hislop
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Chairman of the Board, Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below hereby
constitutes and appoints Barry W. Peacock and Thomas R. Hislop, and any of them (with full power to
each of them to act alone), as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of
substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all
capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full
power and authority to do and to perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be
done in and about the premises, as fully and to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in
person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents and/or any of
them, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report on Form
10-KSB has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature
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Title
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Date
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President
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April 2, 2007
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Barry W. Peacock
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/s/ Thomas R. Hislop
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Chairman of the Board, Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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April 2, 2007
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Thomas R. Hislop
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(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
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Unaffiliated Director
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April 2, 2007
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Robert Blackwell
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Unaffiliated Director
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April 2, 2007
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Burton P. Freireich
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Unaffiliated Director
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April 2, 2007
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David W. Miller
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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3.1
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Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3-A to Amendment
No. 3 to S-18 (No. 33-20625).)
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3.2
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, as amended.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the
Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 31,
2005).
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10.1
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June 13, 1988 Advisory and Servicing Agreement between
ALI Advisor, Inc. and the Company. (Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Companys Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 31, 2005).
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10.2
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Indemnification Agreement dated May 12, 1992 between the
Company and Robert Blackwell. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Companys Annual Report
on Form 10-KSB filed March 31, 2005).
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10.3
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Indemnification Agreement dated October 1, 1991 between
the Company and Burton Freireich. (Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Companys Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 31, 2005).
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10.4
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Master Formation and Contribution Agreement dated
October 3, 2006 between the registrant and POP Venture,
LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the
Companys current report on Form 8-K, filed with the
Commission on October 3, 2006).
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10.5
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Amendment and Exhibit Acknowledgement to Master
Formation and Contribution Agreement, dated November 2,
2006, between the Company and POP. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Companys current
report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on
November 6, 2006).
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10.6
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Second Amendment to Master Formation and Contribution
Agreement, dated December 7, 2006, between the
Company and Pacific Office Contributor. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Companys current
report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December
11, 2006).
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10.7
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Third Amendment to Master Formation and Contribution
Agreement, dated December 7, 2006, between the
Company and Pacific Office Contributor. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Companys current
report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March
29, 2007).
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31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed
herewith.)
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31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed
herewith.)
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32.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as
adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002. (Filed herewith.)
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99.1
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Form of Advisory Agreement Exhibit A to the Amended
and Exhibit Acknowledgement to Master Formation and
Contribution Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2007,
between the Company and POP. (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 99.1 of the Companys current report on Form
8-K, filed with the Commission on November 6, 2006.)
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99.2
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Form of Registration Rights Agreement Exhibit B to
the Amended and Exhibit Acknowledgement to Master
Formation and Contribution Agreement, dated as of
November 2, 2006, between the Company and POP.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 of the
Companys current report on Form 8-K, filed with the
Commission on November 6, 2006.)
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99.3
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Form of Articles of Incorporation (including Articles
Supplementary) Exhibit C to the Amended and Exhibit
Acknowledgement to Master Formation and Contribution
Agreement, dated as of November 2, 2006, between the
Company and POP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
99.3 of the Companys current report on Form 8-K, filed
with the Commission on November 6, 2006.)
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99.4
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Form of Bylaws Exhibit D to the Amended and Exhibit
Acknowledgement to Master Formation and Contribution
Agreement, dated as of November 2, 2006, between the
Company and POP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
99.4 of the Companys current report on Form 8-K, filed
with the Commission on November 6, 2006.)
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99.5
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Form of Certificate of Formation of Pacific Office
Properties, L.P. Exhibit F to the Amended and
Exhibit Acknowledgement to Master Formation and
Contribution Agreement, dated as of November 2, 2006,
between the Company and POP. (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 99.6 of the Companys current report on Form
8-K, filed with the Commission on November 6, 2006.)
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.6
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Form of Limited Partnership Agreement of Pacific Office Properties, L.P. Exhibit E to the Master Formation and
Contribution Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2006, as amended between the Company and Pacific Office Contributor.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 of the Companys current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on
March 29, 2007.)
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99.7
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Form of Non-Competition Agreement Exhibit G to the Master Formation and Contribution Agreement, dated as of
October 3, 2006, as amended between the Company and Pacific Office Contributor (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
99.2 of the Companys current report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 11, 2006.).
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Thomas R. Hislop, certify that:
1.
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I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-KSB of Arizona Land Income Corporation;
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2.
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Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material
fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the
circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period
covered by this report;
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3.
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in
this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of
operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
report;
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4.
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The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and
maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and
15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
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a)
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and
procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known
to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is
being prepared;
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b)
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls
and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;
and
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c)
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants
fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial
reporting.
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5.
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The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the
audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
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a)
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal
control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
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b)
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a
significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
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Date: April 2, 2007.
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/s/ Thomas R. Hislop
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Thomas R. Hislop
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Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Thomas R. Hislop, certify that:
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1.
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I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-KSB of Arizona Land Income Corporation;
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2.
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact
or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the
circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period
covered by this report;
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3.
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
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4.
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The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls
and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(g) for the registrant and have:
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a)
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and
procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating
to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others
within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
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b)
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Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over
financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements
for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
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c)
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls
and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;
and
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d)
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants
fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial
reporting.
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5.
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The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the
audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
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a)
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal
control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect
the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
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b)
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a
significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
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Date: April 2, 2007.
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/s/ Thomas R. Hislop
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Thomas R. Hislop
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Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION
In connection with the annual report of Arizona Land Income Corporation (the Company) on
Form 10-KSB for the year ending December 31, 2006, as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on the date hereof (the Report), I, Thomas R. Hislop, Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
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(1)
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The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
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(2)
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The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the
financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
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/s/ Thomas R. Hislop
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Thomas R. Hislop
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Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Arizona Land Income Corporation
April 2, 2007
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A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to
Arizona Land Income Corporation and will be retained by Arizona Land Income Corporation and
furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
This certification accompanies this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by such Act, be deemed
filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the Exchange Act). Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into
any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent
that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference.
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