10-Q 1 star-09302014x10q.htm 10-Q STAR-09.30.2014-10Q
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________________________________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014
OR
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to            
Commission File No. 1-15371
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iSTAR FINANCIAL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
95-6881527
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
1114 Avenue of the Americas, 39th Floor
 
 
New York, NY
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
10036
(Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 930-9400
_______________________________________________________________________________
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As of October 28, 2014, there were 85,171,859 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of iStar Financial Inc. ("Common Stock") outstanding.
 


TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
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PART I. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.    Financial Statements
iStar Financial Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
As of
 
September 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
ASSETS
 
 
 
Real estate
 
 
 
Real estate, at cost
$
3,138,151

 
$
3,220,634

Less: accumulated depreciation
(455,325
)
 
(424,453
)
Real estate, net
2,682,826

 
2,796,181

Real estate available and held for sale
317,964

 
360,517

Total real estate
3,000,790

 
3,156,698

Loans receivable and other lending investments, net
1,190,746

 
1,370,109

Other investments
314,275

 
207,209

Cash and cash equivalents
652,788

 
513,568

Restricted cash
21,774

 
48,769

Accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net
13,752

 
14,941

Deferred operating lease income receivable
98,029

 
92,737

Deferred expenses and other assets, net
188,471

 
237,980

Total assets
$
5,480,625

 
$
5,642,011

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
$
159,979

 
$
170,831

Debt obligations, net
4,047,016

 
4,158,125

Total liabilities
4,206,995

 
4,328,956

Commitments and contingencies
—

 
—

Redeemable noncontrolling interests
11,355

 
11,590

Equity:
 
 
 
iStar Financial Inc. shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
Preferred Stock Series D, E, F, G and I, liquidation preference $25.00 per share (see Note 11)
22

 
22

Convertible Preferred Stock Series J, liquidation preference $50.00 per share (see Note 11)
4

 
4

High Performance Units
9,800

 
9,800

Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 145,788 issued and 85,172 outstanding at September 30, 2014 and 144,334 issued and 83,717 outstanding at December 31, 2013
146

 
144

Additional paid-in capital
4,009,660

 
4,022,138

Retained earnings (deficit)
(2,542,755
)
 
(2,521,618
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (see Note 11)
(3,349
)
 
(4,276
)
Treasury stock, at cost, $0.001 par value, 60,617 shares at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013
(262,954
)
 
(262,954
)
Total iStar Financial Inc. shareholders' equity
1,210,574

 
1,243,260

Noncontrolling interests
51,701

 
58,205

Total equity
1,262,275

 
1,301,465

Total liabilities and equity
$
5,480,625

 
$
5,642,011

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

1

iStar Financial Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating lease income
$
60,691

 
$
60,227

 
$
183,766

 
$
175,354

Interest income
31,098

 
24,235

 
94,139

 
78,584

Other income
18,407

 
11,234

 
62,253

 
35,778

Land sales revenue
3,290

 
—

 
11,920

 
—

Total revenues
113,486

 
95,696

 
352,078

 
289,716

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
55,424

 
63,793

 
169,410

 
204,516

Real estate expense
41,285

 
37,546

 
124,452

 
112,362

Land cost of sales
2,763

 
—

 
10,028

 
—

Depreciation and amortization
17,722

 
18,962

 
55,157

 
53,615

General and administrative
23,377

 
24,285

 
69,788

 
67,008

Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
(673
)
 
(9,834
)
 
(6,865
)
 
5,392

Impairment of assets
15,462

 
6,261

 
21,741

 
6,261

Other expense
(285
)
 
1,495

 
4,626

 
7,266

Total costs and expenses
155,075

 
142,508

 
448,337

 
456,420

Income (loss) before earnings from equity method investments and other items
(41,589
)
 
(46,812
)
 
(96,259
)
 
(166,704
)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net
(186
)
 
(3,498
)
 
(24,953
)
 
(28,282
)
Earnings from equity method investments
49,578

 
4,345

 
76,848

 
34,346

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
7,803

 
(45,965
)
 
(44,364
)
 
(160,640
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
(103
)
 
3,879

 
619

 
(625
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations(1)
7,700

 
(42,086
)
 
(43,745
)
 
(161,265
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
—

 
255

 
—

 
1,441

Gain from discontinued operations
—

 
9,166

 
—

 
22,488

Income from sales of real estate
27,791

 
14,075

 
61,465

 
72,092

Net income (loss)
35,491

 
(18,590
)
 
17,720

 
(65,244
)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
412

 
(167
)
 
(367
)
 
332

Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Financial Inc. 
35,903

 
(18,757
)
 
17,353

 
(64,912
)
Preferred dividends
(12,830
)
 
(12,830
)
 
(38,490
)
 
(36,190
)
Net (income) loss allocable to HPU holders and Participating Security holders(2)(3)
(746
)
 
1,016

 
683

 
3,263

Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders
$
22,327

 
$
(30,571
)
 
$
(20,454
)
 
$
(97,839
)
Per common share data(1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) attributable to iStar Financial Inc. from continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.26

 
$
(0.46
)
 
$
(0.24
)
 
$
(1.43
)
Diluted
$
0.21

 
$
(0.46
)
 
$
(0.24
)
 
$
(1.43
)
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Financial Inc.:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.26

 
$
(0.36
)
 
$
(0.24
)
 
$
(1.15
)
Diluted
$
0.21

 
$
(0.36
)
 
$
(0.24
)
 
$
(1.15
)
Weighted average number of common shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
85,163

 
85,392

 
84,967

 
85,116

Diluted
130,160

 
85,392

 
84,967

 
85,116

Per HPU share data(1)(2):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) attributable to iStar Financial Inc. from continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
49.60

 
$
(87.93
)
 
$
(45.53
)
 
$
(269.07
)
Diluted
$
40.13

 
$
(87.93
)
 
$
(45.53
)
 
$
(269.07
)
Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Financial Inc.:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
49.60

 
$
(67.73
)
 
$
(45.53
)
 
$
(217.54
)
Diluted
$
40.13

 
$
(67.73
)
 
$
(45.53
)
 
$
(217.54
)
Weighted average number of HPU shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
15

 
15

 
15

 
15

Diluted
15

 
15

 
15

 
15

Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Financial Inc. was $8.1 million and $(44.1) million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $(42.3) million and $(160.9) million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. See Note 13 for details on the calculation of earnings per share.
(2)
HPU holders are current and former Company employees who purchased high performance common stock units under the Company's High Performance Unit Program.
(3)
Participating Security holders are non-employee directors who hold unvested common stock equivalents granted under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plans that are eligible to participate in dividends (see Note 12 and Note 13).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

2

iStar Financial Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
(unaudited)

 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net income (loss)
$
35,491

 
$
(18,590
)
 
$
17,720

 
$
(65,244
)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reclassification of (gains)/losses on available-for-sale securities into earnings upon realization(1)
—

 
(266
)
 
—

 
(859
)
Reclassification of (gains)/losses on cash flow hedges into earnings upon realization(2)
(32
)
 
80

 
3,698

 
231

Realization of (gains)/losses on cumulative translation adjustment into earnings upon realization(3)
—

 
—

 
968

 
(1,310
)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities
23

 
(2
)
 
134

 
(283
)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
411

 
(1,448
)
 
(4,193
)
 
(222
)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on cumulative translation adjustment
(4
)
 
(143
)
 
320

 
(517
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
398

 
(1,779
)

927

 
(2,960
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
35,889

 
(20,369
)
 
18,647

 
(68,204
)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
410

 
(166
)
 
(364
)
 
323

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to iStar Financial Inc. 
$
36,299

 
$
(20,535
)
 
$
18,283

 
$
(67,881
)
Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, $593 is included in "Earnings from equity method investments" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, $266 is included in "Other income" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, $3,634 is included in "Other expense" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations (see Note 10). Included in "Interest expense" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations are $(32) and $64 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $80 and $231 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.
(3)
Included in "Earnings from equity method investments" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

3

iStar Financial Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
(In thousands)
(unaudited)

 
 
iStar Financial Inc. Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred
Stock(1)
 
Preferred Stock Series J(1)
 
HPU's
 
Common
Stock at
Par
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Treasury
Stock at
Cost
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2013
 
$
22

 
$
4

 
$
9,800

 
$
144

 
$
4,022,138

 
$
(2,521,618
)
 
$
(4,276
)
 
$
(262,954
)
 
$
58,205

 
$
1,301,465

Dividends declared—preferred
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(38,490
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(38,490
)
Issuance of stock/restricted stock unit amortization, net
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
2

 
(11,387
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(11,385
)
Net income for the period(2)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
17,353

 
—

 
—

 
1,693

 
19,046

Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
927

 
—

 
—

 
927

Additional paid in capital attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,091
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,091
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
505

 
505

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(4,787
)
 
(4,787
)
Change in noncontrolling interests(3)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(3,915
)
 
(3,915
)
Balance at September 30, 2014
 
$
22

 
$
4

 
$
9,800

 
$
146

 
$
4,009,660

 
$
(2,542,755
)
 
$
(3,349
)
 
$
(262,954
)
 
$
51,701

 
$
1,262,275


Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
See Note 11 for details on the Company's Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
(2)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, net income shown above excludes $1,326 of net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests.
(3)
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company sold its 72% interest in a previously consolidated entity to one of its unconsolidated ventures (see Note 4 and Note 6).


4

iStar Financial Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Continued)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
(In thousands)
(unaudited)

 
 
iStar Financial Inc. Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred
Stock(1)
 
Preferred Stock Series J(1)
 
HPU's
 
Common
Stock at
Par
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Treasury
Stock at
Cost
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
$
22

 
$
—

 
$
9,800

 
$
143

 
$
3,832,780

 
$
(2,360,647
)
 
$
(1,185
)
 
$
(241,969
)
 
$
74,210

 
$
1,313,154

Issuance of Preferred Stock
 
—

 
4

 
—

 
—

 
193,506

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
193,510

Dividends declared—preferred
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(36,190
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(36,190
)
Issuance of stock/restricted stock unit amortization, net
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

 
(2,876
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2,875
)
Net income (loss) for the period(2)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(64,912
)
 
—

 
—

 
1,767

 
(63,145
)
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2,960
)
 
—

 
—

 
(2,960
)
Additional paid in capital attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest(3)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2,555
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2,555
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests(4)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
9,951

 
9,951

Distributions to noncontrolling interests(3)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(23,850
)
 
(23,850
)
Balance at September 30, 2013
 
$
22

 
$
4

 
$
9,800

 
$
144

 
$
4,020,855

 
$
(2,461,749
)
 
$
(4,145
)
 
$
(241,969
)
 
$
62,078

 
$
1,385,040


Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
See Note 11 for details on the Company's Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
(2)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, net loss shown above excludes $2,099 of net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests.
(3)
Includes an $8.8 million payment to redeem a noncontrolling member's interest (see Note 4).
(4)
Includes $9.4 million of operating property assets contributed by a noncontrolling partner.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

5

iStar Financial Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
17,720

 
$
(65,244
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
(6,865
)
 
5,392

Impairment of assets
21,741

 
7,335

Depreciation and amortization
55,157

 
53,873

Land cost of sales
10,028

 
—

Payments for withholding taxes upon vesting of stock-based compensation
(18,482
)
 
(13,985
)
Non-cash expense for stock-based compensation
8,544

 
14,484

Amortization of discounts/premiums and deferred financing costs on debt
12,937

 
15,690

Amortization of discounts/premiums and deferred interest on loans
(44,953
)
 
(26,356
)
(Gain) loss from sales of loans
(19,067
)
 
596

Earnings from equity method investments
(76,848
)
 
(34,346
)
Distributions from operations of equity method investments
76,719

 
12,825

Deferred operating lease income
(6,787
)
 
(9,489
)
Income from sales of real estate
(61,465
)
 
(72,092
)
Gain from discontinued operations
—

 
(22,488
)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net
24,953

 
16,768

Repayments and repurchases of debt—debt discount and prepayment penalty
(14,532
)
 
(22,218
)
Other operating activities, net
33,732

 
3,385

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Changes in accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net
1,189

 
5,460

Changes in deferred expenses and other assets, net
(4,904
)
 
(13,312
)
Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
(7,247
)
 
(6,573
)
Cash flows from operating activities
1,570

 
(150,295
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Investment originations and fundings
(361,858
)
 
(170,762
)
Capital expenditures on real estate assets
(103,511
)
 
(76,970
)
Acquisitions of real estate assets
(2,964
)
 
(8,790
)
Repayments of and principal collections on loans
454,951

 
536,170

Net proceeds from sales of loans
65,029

 
81,171

Net proceeds from sales of real estate
319,813

 
360,848

Net proceeds from sale of other investments
—

 
220,281

Distributions from other investments
55,567

 
27,011

Contributions to other investments
(157,431
)
 
(7,411
)
Changes in restricted cash held in connection with investing activities
27,187

 
(22,527
)
Other investing activities, net
(998
)
 
3,292

Cash flows from investing activities
295,785

 
942,313

Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Borrowings from debt obligations
1,349,822

 
1,237,673

Repayments of debt obligations
(1,445,635
)
 
(1,678,277
)
Preferred dividends paid
(38,490
)
 
(36,190
)
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
—

 
193,510

Payments for deferred financing costs
(19,552
)
 
(13,383
)
Other financing activities, net
(4,280
)
 
(16,243
)
Cash flows from financing activities
(158,135
)
 
(312,910
)
Changes in cash and cash equivalents
139,220

 
479,108

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
513,568

 
256,344

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
652,788

 
$
735,452


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

6
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)






Note 1—Business and Organization

Business—iStar Financial Inc., or the "Company," is a fully-integrated finance and investment company focused on the commercial real estate industry. The Company provides custom-tailored investment capital to high-end private and corporate owners of real estate and invests directly across a range of real estate sectors. The Company, which is taxed as a real estate investment trust, or "REIT," has invested more than $35 billion over the past two decades. The Company's primary business segments are real estate finance, net lease, operating properties and land (see Note 15).

Organization—The Company began its business in 1993 through the management of private investment funds and became publicly traded in 1998. Since that time, the Company has grown through the origination of new investments, as well as through corporate acquisitions.

Note 2—Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
Basis of Presentation—The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10-01 of Regulation S-X for interim financial statements. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. These unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Such operating results may not be indicative of the expected results for any other interim periods or the entire year.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes to conform to the 2014 presentation.
Principles of Consolidation—The Consolidated Financial Statements include the financial statements of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries, controlled partnerships and variable interest entities ("VIEs") for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company's involvement with VIEs affects its financial performance and cash flows primarily through amounts recorded in "Operating lease income," "Earnings from equity method investments," "Real estate expense" and "Interest expense" in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company has not provided financial support to these VIEs that it was not previously contractually required to provide.
    
Consolidated VIEs—As of September 30, 2014, the Company consolidated 4 VIEs for which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary. At September 30, 2014, the total assets of these consolidated VIEs were $167.9 million and total liabilities were $16.8 million. The classifications of these assets are primarily within "Real estate, net" and "Other investments" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The classifications of liabilities are primarily within "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The liabilities of these VIEs are non-recourse to the Company and can only be satisfied from each VIE's respective assets. The Company's total unfunded commitments related to consolidated VIEs was $38.8 million as of September 30, 2014.

Unconsolidated VIEs—As of September 30, 2014, 28 of the Company's investments were in VIEs where it is not the primary beneficiary and accordingly the VIEs have not been consolidated in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. As of September 30, 2014, the Company's maximum exposure to loss from these investments does not exceed the sum of the $168.0 million carrying value of the investments, which are classified in "Other investments" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets, and $25.5 million of related unfunded commitments.

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iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

Note 3—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

As of September 30, 2014, the Company's significant accounting policies, which are detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, have not changed materially other than the policies described below.
Real Estate
Capitalization—For real estate projects, the Company begins to capitalize qualified development and construction costs, including interest, real estate taxes, compensation and certain other carrying costs incurred which are specifically identifiable to a development project once activities necessary to get the asset ready for its intended use have commenced. If specific allocation of costs is not practicable, the Company will allocate costs based on relative fair value prior to construction or relative sales value, relative size or other value methods as appropriate during construction. The Company ceases capitalization on the portions substantially completed and ready for their intended use.

Dispositions—Revenues from sales of land are recognized in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 360-20, Real Estate Sales. Sales of land are recognized for full profit recognition upon closing of the sale transactions, when the profit is determinable, the earnings process is virtually complete, the parties are bound by the terms of the contract, all consideration has been exchanged, any permanent financing for which the seller is responsible has been arranged and all conditions for closing have been performed. Revenues from sales of land are included in "Land sales revenue" and costs of land sales are included in "Land cost of sales" on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Reserve for Loan Losses
The reserve for loan losses reflects management's estimate of loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. If the Company determines that the collateral value is less than the carrying value of a collateral-dependent loan, the Company will record a reserve. The reserve is increased through "Provision for (recovery of) loan losses" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations and is decreased by charge-offs. During delinquency and the foreclosure process, there are typically numerous points of negotiation with the borrower as the Company works toward a settlement or other alternative resolution, which can impact the potential for loan repayment or receipt of collateral. The Company's policy is to charge off a loan when it determines, based on a variety of factors, that all commercially reasonable means of recovering the loan balance have been exhausted. This may occur at different times, including when the Company receives cash or other assets in a pre-foreclosure sale or takes control of the underlying collateral in full satisfaction of the loan upon foreclosure or deed-in-lieu, or when the Company has otherwise ceased significant collection efforts. The Company considers circumstances such as the foregoing to be indicators that the final steps in the loan collection process have occurred and that a loan is uncollectible. At this point, a loss is confirmed and the loan and related reserve will be charged off. The Company has one portfolio segment, represented by commercial real estate lending, whereby it utilizes a uniform process for determining its reserve for loan losses. The reserve for loan losses includes a general, formula-based component and an asset-specific component.
The general reserve component covers performing loans and reserves for loan losses are recorded when (i) available information as of each balance sheet date indicates that it is probable a loss has occurred in the portfolio and (ii) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The formula-based general reserve is derived from estimated principal default probabilities and loss severities applied to groups of loans based upon risk ratings assigned to loans with similar risk characteristics during the Company's quarterly loan portfolio assessment. During this assessment, the Company performs a comprehensive analysis of its loan portfolio and assigns risk ratings to loans that incorporate management's current judgments about their credit quality based on all known and relevant internal and external factors that may affect collectability. The Company considers, among other things, payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. This methodology results in loans being segmented by risk classification into risk rating categories that are associated with estimated probabilities of default and principal loss. Ratings range from "1" to "5" with "1" representing the lowest risk of loss and "5" representing the highest risk of loss. The Company estimates loss rates based on historical realized losses experienced within its portfolio and takes into account current economic conditions affecting the commercial real estate market when establishing appropriate time frames to evaluate loss experience.
The asset-specific reserve component relates to reserves for losses on impaired loans. The Company considers a loan to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, it believes that it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. This assessment is made on a loan-by-loan basis each quarter based on such factors as payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type,

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iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. A reserve is established for an impaired loan when the present value of payments expected to be received, observable market prices, or the estimated fair value of the collateral (for loans that are dependent on the collateral for repayment) is lower than the carrying value of that loan.
Substantially all of the Company's impaired loans are collateral dependent and impairment is measured using the estimated fair value of collateral, less costs to sell. The Company generally uses the income approach through internally developed valuation models to estimate the fair value of the collateral for such loans. In more limited cases, the Company obtains external "as is" appraisals for loan collateral, generally when third party participations exist. Valuations are performed or obtained at the time a loan is determined to be impaired and designated non-performing, and they are updated if circumstances indicate that a significant change in value has occurred. In limited cases, appraised values may be discounted when real estate markets rapidly deteriorate.
A loan is also considered impaired if its terms are modified in a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR"). A TDR occurs when the Company has granted a concession and the debtor is experiencing financial difficulties. Impairments on TDR loans are generally measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity ("ASU 2014-08"). This guidance requires disposals of a component of an entity or group of components of an entity that represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results to be reported as discontinued operations. Assets and liabilities of a disposal group that includes a discontinued operation must be presented separately in asset and liability sections, respectively, of the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets for each comparative period. Expanded disclosures about the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of discontinued operations are also required. For individually significant disposals that do not qualify as discontinued operations, disclosure of pre-tax income is required. ASU 2014-08 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported in previously-issued financial statements. The Company has elected to early adopt ASU 2014-08 beginning with disposals and classifications of assets as held for sale that occurred after December 31, 2013.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09") which supersedes existing industry-specific guidance, including ASC 360-20, Real Estate Sales. The new standard is principles-based and requires more estimates and judgment than current guidance. Certain contracts with customers, including lease contracts and financial instruments and other contractual rights, are not within the scope of the new guidance. ASU 2014-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted. Management is evaluating the impact of the guidance on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period ("ASU 2014-12") which requires a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition in accordance with Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. ASU 2014-12 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not believe the guidance will have a significant impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern ("ASU 2014-15") which requires management to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt that the Company is able to continue operating as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued or available to be issued. If there is substantial doubt, additional disclosure is required, including the principal condition or event that raised the substantial doubt, the Company's evaluation of the condition or event in relation to its ability to meet its obligations and the Company's plan to alleviate (or, which is intended to alleviate) the substantial doubt. ASU 2014-15 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not believe the guidance will have a significant impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

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iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

Note 4—Real Estate
The Company's real estate assets were comprised of the following ($ in thousands):
 
Net Lease
 
Operating
Properties
 
Land
 
Total
As of September 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land and land improvements
$
321,668

 
$
144,854

 
$
845,614

 
$
1,312,136

Buildings and improvements
1,254,182

 
571,833

 
—

 
1,826,015

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
(360,816
)
 
(89,974
)
 
(4,535
)
 
(455,325
)
Real estate, net
1,215,034

 
626,713

 
841,079

 
2,682,826

Real estate available and held for sale
—

 
196,597

 
121,367

 
317,964

Total real estate
$
1,215,034

 
$
823,310

 
$
962,446

 
$
3,000,790

As of December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land and land improvements
$
350,817

 
$
132,934

 
$
803,238

 
$
1,286,989

Buildings and improvements
1,346,071

 
587,574

 
—

 
1,933,645

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
(338,640
)
 
(82,420
)
 
(3,393
)
 
(424,453
)
Real estate, net
1,358,248

 
638,088

 
799,845

 
2,796,181

Real estate available and held for sale
—

 
228,328

 
132,189

 
360,517

Total real estate
$
1,358,248

 
$
866,416

 
$
932,034

 
$
3,156,698


Real Estate Available and Held for Sale—As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had $189.6 million and $221.0 million, respectively, of residential properties available for sale in its operating properties portfolio.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company reclassified land with a carrying value of $6.5 million from held for sale to held for investment due to a change in the Company's strategy and its plan to re-entitle the property. The asset is included in "Real estate, net" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. There were no operations to reclassify on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations as a result of this change. During the same period, the Company reclassified units with a carrying value of $56.7 million to held for sale due to the conversion of hotel rooms to residential units to be sold.

Acquisitions—The following acquisitions of real estate were reflected in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 ($ in thousands):
 
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
Acquisitions of real estate assets
2,964

(1)
8,790

(2)

Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company purchased two residential units for $3.0 million.
(2)
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company paid $8.8 million to redeem a noncontrolling member's interest.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company acquired, via deed-in-lieu, title to three commercial operating properties and a land asset, which had a total fair value of $77.9 million and previously served as collateral for loans receivable held by the Company. No gain or loss was recorded in connection with this transaction. The following table summarizes the Company's pro forma revenues and net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, as if the acquisition of these properties acquired during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was completed on January 1, 2013 ($ in thousands):

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iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

 
 
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Pro forma total revenues
 
113,486

 
98,740

 
356,378

 
298,811

Pro forma net income (loss)
 
35,491

 
(18,921
)
 
17,306

 
(66,366
)
From the date of acquisition in May 2014 through September 30, 2014, $5.3 million in total revenues and $1.7 million in net loss associated with the properties were included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. The pro forma revenues and net income are presented for informational purposes only and may not be indicative of what the actual results of operations of the Company would have been assuming the transaction occurred on January 1, 2013, nor do they purport to represent the Company’s results of operations for future periods.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company acquired, via foreclosure, title to a residential operating property, which previously served as collateral for a loan receivable held by the Company. The Company contributed the residential operating property which had a fair value of $25.5 million, to an entity of which it owns 63%. Based on the control provisions in the partnership agreement, the Company consolidates the entity and reflects its partner's 37% share of equity in "Noncontrolling interests" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The acquisition was accounted for at fair value. No gain or loss was recorded in connection with this transaction.

Dispositions—During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company sold residential condominiums for total net proceeds of $165.6 million and $222.6 million, respectively, and recorded income from sales of real estate totaling $56.9 million and $68.7 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company sold residential lots from three of our master planned community properties for proceeds of $11.9 million which had associated cost of sales of $10.0 million. During the same period, the Company also sold properties with a carrying value of $6.8 million for proceeds that approximated carrying value.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company sold a commercial operating property with a carrying value of $29.4 million resulting in a gain of $4.6 million. The gain was recorded as "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. Additionally, during the same period, the Company sold a net lease asset for net proceeds of $7.8 million. The Company recorded an impairment loss of $3.0 million in connection with the sale.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company sold a net lease asset for net proceeds of $93.7 million which approximated carrying value to a newly formed unconsolidated entity. The Company also sold its 72% interest in a previously consolidated entity, which owns a net lease asset subject to a non-recourse mortgage of $26.0 million, for net proceeds of $10.1 million that approximated carrying value. During the same period, the Company contributed land with a carrying value of $9.5 million to a newly formed unconsolidated entity. See Note 6.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company sold land for net proceeds of $21.4 million to a newly formed unconsolidated entity in which the Company also received a preferred partnership interest and a 47.5% equity interest. The Company recognized a gain of $3.4 million, reflecting the proportionate share of the sold interest, which was recorded as "Income from sales of real estate" in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company sold four net lease assets with a carrying value of $15.7 million resulting in a net gain of $2.9 million. During the same period, the Company sold five commercial operating properties with a carrying value of $70.5 million resulting in a net gain of $19.1 million. These gains were recorded as "Gain from discontinued operations" in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company also sold other land assets with a carrying value of $8.6 million for proceeds that approximated carrying value. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company transferred title of net lease assets with a carrying value of $8.7 million to its tenant for consideration that approximated our carrying value.
Discontinued Operations—The Company has elected to early adopt ASU 2014-08 beginning with disposals and classifications of assets as held for sale that occurred after December 31, 2013. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, there were no disposals or assets classified as held for sale which were individually significant or represented a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results.

11
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

The following table summarizes income (loss) from discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 ($ in thousands):
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Revenues
$
1,562

 
$
5,240

Total expenses
(783
)
 
(2,879
)
Impairment of assets
(524
)
 
(920
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
$
255

 
$
1,441

Impairments—During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recorded impairments on real estate assets totaling $21.7 million, of which $15.4 million resulted from continued unfavorable local market conditions for two real estate properties, $3.3 million resulting from changes in business strategy for a residential property and $3.0 million resulting from the sale of a net lease asset.
Tenant Reimbursements—The Company receives reimbursements from tenants for certain facility operating expenses including common area costs, insurance, utilities and real estate taxes. Tenant expense reimbursements were $7.6 million and $23.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $9.1 million and $24.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. These amounts are included in "Operating lease income" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts—As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the allowance for doubtful accounts related to real estate tenant receivables was $2.4 million and $3.4 million, respectively, and the allowance for doubtful accounts related to deferred operating lease income was $2.4 million and $2.5 million, respectively.
Note 5—Loans Receivable and Other Lending Investments, net

The following is a summary of the Company's loans receivable and other lending investments by class ($ in thousands):
 
As of
Type of Investment
September 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
Senior mortgages
$
588,984

 
$
1,071,662

Subordinate mortgages
46,476

 
60,679

Corporate/Partnership loans
490,864

 
473,045

Total gross carrying value of loans
1,126,324

 
1,605,386

Reserves for loan losses
(119,907
)
 
(377,204
)
Total loans receivable, net
1,006,417

 
1,228,182

Other lending investments—securities
184,329

 
141,927

Total loans receivable and other lending investments, net(1)
$
1,190,746

 
$
1,370,109


Explanatory Note:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
The Company's recorded investment in loans as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 also includes accrued interest of $6.5 million and $6.5 million, respectively, which are included in "Accrued interest and operating lease income receivable, net" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company sold loans with total carrying values of $30.8 million, which resulted in a realized gain of $19.1 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company sold loans with total carrying values of $95.1 million, which resulted in a net realized loss of $0.6 million. Gains and losses on sales of loans are included in "Other income" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.


12
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

Reserve for Loan Losses—Changes in the Company's reserve for loan losses were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Reserve for loan losses at beginning of period
$
137,904

 
$
479,826

 
$
377,204

 
$
524,499

Provision for (recovery of) loan losses(1)
(673
)
 
(9,834
)
 
(6,865
)
 
5,392

Charge-offs
(17,324
)
 
(89,985
)
 
(250,432
)
 
(149,884
)
Reserve for loan losses at end of period
$
119,907

 
$
380,007

 
$
119,907

 
$
380,007


Explanatory Note:
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the provision for loan losses includes recoveries of previously recorded loan loss reserves of $0.9 million and $8.5 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the provision for loan losses includes recoveries of previously recorded loan loss reserves of $44.1 million and $55.1 million, respectively.

The Company's recorded investment in loans (comprised of a loan's carrying value plus accrued interest) and the associated reserve for loan losses were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment(1)
 
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment(2)
 
Loans Acquired
with Deteriorated
Credit Quality(3)
 
Total
As of September 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans
$
211,811

 
$
921,033

 
$
—

 
$
1,132,844

Less: Reserve for loan losses
(89,107
)
 
(30,800
)
 
—

 
(119,907
)
Total
$
122,704

 
$
890,233

 
$
—

 
$
1,012,937

As of December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans
$
752,425

 
$
849,613

 
$
9,889

 
$
1,611,927

Less: Reserve for loan losses
(348,004
)
 
(29,200
)
 
—

 
(377,204
)
Total
$
404,421

 
$
820,413

 
$
9,889

 
$
1,234,723


Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
The carrying value of these loans include unamortized discounts, premiums, deferred fees and costs aggregating to a net discount of $0.2 million and a net premium of $0.5 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The Company's loans individually evaluated for impairment primarily represent loans on non-accrual status and therefore, the unamortized amounts associated with these loans are not currently being amortized into income.
(2)
The carrying value of these loans include unamortized discounts, premiums, deferred fees and costs aggregating to a net discount of $8.3 million and $4.6 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
(3)
The carrying value of the loan includes unamortized discounts, premiums, deferred fees and costs aggregating to a net premium of $0.4 million as of December 31, 2013. The loan had a cumulative principal balance of $10.2 million as of December 31, 2013. The loan was repaid during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Credit Characteristics—As part of the Company's process for monitoring the credit quality of its loans, it performs a quarterly loan portfolio assessment and assigns risk ratings to each of its performing loans. Risk ratings are based on judgments which are inherently uncertain and there can be no assurance that actual performance will be similar to current expectation.


13
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

The Company's recorded investment in performing loans, presented by class and by credit quality, as indicated by risk rating, was as follows ($ in thousands):
 
As of
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Performing
Loans
 
Weighted
Average
Risk Ratings
 
Performing
Loans
 
Weighted
Average
Risk Ratings
Senior mortgages
$
411,280

 
2.50

 
$
591,145

 
2.50

Subordinate mortgages
47,019

 
2.89

 
61,364

 
3.37

Corporate/Partnership loans
494,584

 
3.83

 
438,831

 
3.88

  Total
$
952,883

 
3.21

 
$
1,091,340

 
3.11


As of September 30, 2014, the Company's recorded investment in loans, aged by payment status and presented by class, were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Current
 
Less Than
and Equal
to 90 Days
 
Greater
Than
90 Days(1)
 
Total
Past Due
 
Total
Senior mortgages
$
444,704

 
$
—

 
$
146,537

 
$
146,537

 
$
591,241

Subordinate mortgages
47,019

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
47,019

Corporate/Partnership loans
494,584

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
494,584

Total
$
986,307

 
$
—

 
$
146,537

 
$
146,537

 
$
1,132,844


Explanatory Note:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
As of September 30, 2014, the Company had 4 loans which were greater than 90 days delinquent and were in various stages of resolution, including legal proceedings, environmental concerns and foreclosure-related proceedings, and ranged from 5.0 to 6.0 years outstanding.

Impaired Loans—The Company's recorded investment in impaired loans, presented by class, were as follows ($ in thousands)(1):
 
As of September 30, 2014
 
As of December 31, 2013
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior mortgages
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
3,012

 
$
2,992

 
$
—

With an allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior mortgages
181,380

 
180,454

 
(86,975
)
 
650,337

 
645,463

 
(304,544
)
Corporate/Partnership loans
30,431

 
30,444

 
(2,132
)
 
99,076

 
99,067

 
(43,460
)
Subtotal
211,811

 
210,898

 
(89,107
)
 
749,413

 
744,530

 
(348,004
)
Total:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior mortgages
181,380

 
180,454

 
(86,975
)
 
653,349

 
648,455

 
(304,544
)
Corporate/Partnership loans
30,431

 
30,444

 
(2,132
)
 
99,076

 
99,067

 
(43,460
)
Total
$
211,811

 
$
210,898

 
$
(89,107
)
 
$
752,425

 
$
747,522

 
$
(348,004
)

Explanatory Note:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
All of the Company's non-accrual loans are considered impaired and included in the table above. In addition, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, certain loans modified through troubled debt restructurings with a recorded investment of $31.9 million and $231.8 million, respectively, are also included as impaired loans in accordance with GAAP although they are performing and on accrual status.


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iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

The Company's average recorded investment in impaired loans and interest income recognized, presented by class, were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior mortgages
$
40,635

 
$
1,234

 
$
13,622

 
$
166

 
$
44,574

 
$
1,922

 
$
38,508

 
$
9,223

Corporate/Partnership loans
—

 
—

 
10,044

 
349

 
—

 
—

 
10,077

 
789

Subtotal
40,635

 
1,234

 
23,666

 
515

 
44,574

 
1,922

 
48,585

 
10,012

With an allowance recorded:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior mortgages
192,513

 
18

 
749,367

 
444

 
385,277

 
140

 
830,225

 
1,399

Subordinate mortgages
—

 
—

 
27,068

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
40,478

 
—

Corporate/Partnership loans
34,330

 
40

 
82,290

 
83

 
63,948

 
157

 
72,308

 
240

Subtotal
226,843

 
58

 
858,725

 
527

 
449,225

 
297

 
943,011

 
1,639

Total:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior mortgages
233,148

 
1,252

 
762,989

 
610

 
429,851

 
2,062

 
868,733

 
10,622

Subordinate mortgages
—

 
—

 
27,068

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
40,478

 
—

Corporate/Partnership loans
34,330

 
40

 
92,334

 
432

 
63,948

 
157

 
82,385

 
1,029

Total
$
267,478

 
$
1,292

 
$
882,391

 
$
1,042

 
$
493,799

 
$
2,219

 
$
991,596

 
$
11,651


There was no interest income related to the resolution of non-performing loans recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded interest income of $8.0 million related to the resolution of a non-performing loan. Interest income was not previously recorded while the loan was on non-accrual status.

Troubled Debt Restructurings—During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, the Company modified loans that were determined to be troubled debt restructurings. The recorded investment in these loans was impacted by the modifications as follows, presented by class ($ in thousands):
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
Number
of Loans
 
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Number
of Loans
 
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Senior mortgages
1

 
$
7,040

 
$
7,040

 
1

 
$
7,040

 
$
7,040

 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
Number
of Loans
 
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Number
of Loans
 
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Senior mortgages
2

 
$
9,020

 
$
9,020

 
5

 
$
153,452

 
$
145,778


During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company restructured one non-performing loan with a recorded investment of $7.0 million to grant a maturity extension of one year and included conditional extension options.

15
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company restructured one performing loan with a recorded investment of $1.4 million to grant a maturity extension of one year. The Company also extended a payoff option on a loan with a recorded investment of $7.6 million that was classified as non-performing.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company restructured five loans that were considered troubled debt restructurings. In addition to the loans modified during the three months ended September 30, 2013 that are described above, the Company also restructured one non-performing loan with a recorded investment of $72.7 million in which the Company received a $13.3 million paydown and accepted a discounted payoff option on this loan. At the time of the restructuring, the Company reclassified the loan from non-performing to performing status as the Company believed the borrower would perform under the modified terms of the agreement. The loan was repaid in January 2014 at the discounted payoff amount. The Company restructured one performing loan with a recorded investment of $3.2 million to grant a maturity extension of one year. The Company also extended a payoff option on a loan with a recorded investment of $68.6 million that was classified as non-performing.
Generally when granting concessions, the Company will seek to protect its position by requiring incremental pay downs, additional collateral or guarantees and in some cases lookback features or equity kickers to offset concessions granted should conditions impacting the loan improve. The Company's determination of credit losses is impacted by troubled debt restructurings whereby loans that have gone through troubled debt restructurings are considered impaired, assessed for specific reserves, and are not included in the Company's assessment of general loan loss reserves. Loans previously restructured under troubled debt restructurings that subsequently default are reassessed to incorporate the Company's current assumptions on expected cash flows and additional provision expense is recorded to the extent necessary. As of September 30, 2014, there were no unfunded commitments associated with modified loans considered troubled debt restructurings.
 
Securities—As of September 30, 2014, other lending investments—securities includes the following ($ in thousands):
 
Face Value
 
Amortized Cost Basis
 
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss)
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Net Carrying Value
Available-for-Sale Securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal debt securities
$
1,020

 
$
1,020

 
$
115

 
$
1,135

 
$
1,135

Held-to-Maturity Securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
175,506

 
183,194

 
—

 
183,194

 
183,194

Total
$
176,526

 
$
184,214

 
$
115

 
$
184,329

 
$
184,329



Note 6—Other Investments

The Company's other investments and its proportionate share of results from equity method investments were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Carrying Value as of
 
Equity in Earnings
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Real estate equity investments(1)
$
207,242

 
$
62,205

 
$
33,707

 
$
(966
)
 
$
35,394

 
$
1,755

Madison Funds
44,470

 
67,782

 
3,982

 
3,674

 
1,591

 
10,798

Other equity method investments(2)(3)
32,566

 
45,954

 
10,753

 
430

 
35,671

 
2,056

Oak Hill Funds
20,453

 
21,366

 
1,136

 
1,207

 
4,192

 
3,272

LNR
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
16,465

Total equity method investments
304,731

 
197,307

 
$
49,578

 
$
4,345

 
$
76,848

 
$
34,346

Other
9,544

 
9,902

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total other investments
$
314,275

 
$
207,209

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


16
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recognized $32.9 million of earnings from equity method investments resulting from asset sales by one of its equity method investees.
(2)
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recognized $23.4 million of earnings from equity method investments resulting from asset sales and a legal settlement by one of its equity method investees.
(3)
In conjunction with the sale of the Company's interests in Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. in 2011, the Company retained interests in its share of carried interest related to various funds. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recognized $9.0 million of carried interest income.

LNR—In July 2010, the Company acquired an ownership interest of approximately 24% in LNR Property Corporation ("LNR"). LNR is a servicer and special servicer of commercial mortgage loans and CMBS and a diversified real estate investment, finance and management company. In the transaction, the Company and a group of investors, including other creditors of LNR, acquired 100% of the common stock of LNR in exchange for cash and the extinguishment of existing senior notes of LNR's parent holding company (the "Holdco Notes"). The Company contributed $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of Holdco Notes and $100.0 million in cash in exchange for an equity interest of $120.0 million.

Beginning in September 2012, the Company and other owners of LNR entered into negotiations with potential purchasers of LNR. After an extensive due diligence and negotiation process, the LNR owners entered into a definitive contract to sell LNR in January 2013 at a fixed sale price which, from the Company's perspective, reflected in part the Company's then-current expectations about the future results of LNR and potential volatility in its business. The definitive sale contract provided that LNR would not make cash distributions to its owners during the fourth quarter of 2012 through the closing of the sale. Notwithstanding the fixed terms of the contract, our investment balance in LNR increased due to equity in earnings recorded which resulted in our recognition of other than temporary impairment on our investment during the year ended December 31, 2013. In April 2013, the Company completed the sale of its 24% equity interest in LNR and received $220.3 million in net proceeds. Approximately $25.2 million of net proceeds, which were placed in escrow for potential indemnification obligations, were released to the Company in April 2014.
The following table represents investee level summarized financial information for LNR ($ in thousands)(1):
 
For the Period from April 1, 2013 to
April 19, 2013
 
For the Period from October 1, 2012 to April 19, 2013
Income Statements
 
 
 
Total revenue(2)
$
32,794

 
$
179,373

Income tax (expense) benefit
(736
)
 
(2,137
)
Net income attributable to LNR
(51,983
)
 
113,478


Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
The Company recorded its investment in LNR, which was sold in April 2013, on a one quarter lag. Therefore, the amounts in the Company's financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were based on balances and results from LNR for the period from April 1, 2013 to April 19, 2013 and for the period from October 1, 2012 to April 19, 2013, respectively.
(2)
LNR consolidates certain commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized debt obligation trusts that are considered VIEs (and for which it is the primary beneficiary), that have been included in the amounts presented above. Total revenue presented above includes $5.1 million and $55.5 million for the period from April 1, 2013 to April 19, 2013 and for the period from October 1, 2012 to April 19, 2013, respectively, of servicing fee revenue that is eliminated upon consolidation of the VIE's at the LNR level. This income is then added back through consolidation at the LNR level as an adjustment to income allocable to noncontrolling entities and has no net impact on net income attributable to LNR.


17
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

The following table reconciles the activity related to the Company's investment in LNR for the three months ended March 31, 2013, June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2013 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 ($ in thousands):
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
Carrying value of LNR at beginning of period
$
205,773

 
$
220,281

 
$
—

 
$
205,773

 
Equity in earnings of LNR for the period(1)
45,375

 
—

 
—

 
45,375

(a)
Balance before other than temporary impairment
251,148

 
220,281

 
—

 
251,148

 
Other than temporary impairment(1)
(30,867
)
 
—

 
—

 
(30,867
)
(b)
Sales proceeds pursuant to contract
—

 
(220,281
)
 
—

 
(220,281
)
 
Carrying value of LNR at end of period
220,281

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Explanatory Note:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded an other than temporary impairment of $30.9 million. Subsequent to the sale of the Company's interest in LNR, LNR reported a reduction in their earnings of $66.2 million related to a purchase price allocation adjustment. The reduction was reflected in LNR's operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013, which resulted in a net loss for the period. Because the Company recorded its investment in LNR on a one quarter lag, the adjustment was reflected in the quarter ended June 30, 2013. There was no net impact on the Company's previously reported equity in earnings as the Company limited its proportionate share of earnings from LNR pursuant to the definitive sale agreement as described above.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the amount that was recognized as income in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations is the sum of items (a) and (b), and $1.7 million of income recognized for the release of other comprehensive income related to LNR upon sale, or $16.5 million.
Madison Funds—As of September 30, 2014, the Company owned a 29.52% interest in Madison International Real Estate Fund II, LP, a 32.92% interest in Madison International Real Estate Fund III, LP and a 29.52% interest in Madison GP1 Investors, LP (collectively, the "Madison Funds"). The Madison Funds invest in ownership positions of entities that own real estate assets. The Company determined that these entities are VIEs and that the Company is not the primary beneficiary.
Oak Hill Funds—As of September 30, 2014, the Company owned a 5.92% interest in OHA Strategic Credit Master Fund, L.P. ("OHASCF"). OHASCF was formed to acquire and manage a diverse portfolio of assets, investing in distressed, stressed and undervalued loans, bonds, equities and other investments. The Company determined that this entity is a VIE and that the Company is not the primary beneficiary.
Real Estate Equity Investments—During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company partnered with a sovereign wealth fund to form a new unconsolidated entity in which the Company has a noncontrolling equity interest of approximately 51.9%. This entity is not a VIE and the Company does not have controlling interest due to shared power of the entity with its partner. The partners plan to contribute up to an aggregate $500 million of equity to acquire and develop net lease assets over time. The Company is responsible for sourcing new opportunities and managing the venture and its assets in exchange for a promote and management fee. Several of the Company's senior executives whose time is substantially devoted to the net lease venture own a total of 0.6% equity ownership in the venture via co-investment. These executives are also entitled to an amount equal to 50% of any promote payment received based on the 47.5% partner's interest. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company sold a net lease asset for net proceeds of $93.7 million, which approximated carrying value, to the venture. The Company also sold its 72% interest in a previously consolidated entity, which owns a net lease asset subject to a non-recourse mortgage of $26.0 million, to the venture for net proceeds of $10.1 million, which approximated carrying value. During the same period, the venture purchased a portfolio of 58 net lease assets for a purchase price of $200.0 million from a third party. As of September 30, 2014, the venture's carrying value of total assets was $347.6 million and the Company had a recorded equity interest in the venture of $127.1 million.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, an unconsolidated entity for which the Company held a 50.0% noncontrolling equity interest sold its properties. As a result of the transaction, the Company received net proceeds of $48.1 million and recognized a gain of $32.9 million, which is included in "Earnings from equity method investments" in its Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of September 30, 2014, the Company no longer had an equity interest in the entity.


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iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company contributed land to a newly formed unconsolidated entity in which the Company received an initial equity interest of 85.7%. This entity is a VIE and the Company does not have controlling interest due to shared power of the entity with its partner. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had a recorded equity interest of $9.6 million. Additionally, the Company committed to provide $45.7 million of mezzanine financing to the entity. As of September 30, 2014, the loan balance was $6.7 million and is included in "Loans receivable and other lending investments, net" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

In addition, as of September 30, 2014, the Company's other real estate equity investments included equity interests in real estate ventures ranging from 31% to 76%, comprised of investments of $14.2 million in operating properties and $56.3 million in land assets. As of December 31, 2013, the Company's real estate equity investments included $16.4 million in net lease assets, $16.0 million in operating properties and $29.8 million in land assets. One of the Company's equity investments in operating properties represents a 33% interest in residential property units. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company's earnings from its interest in this property includes income from sales of residential units of $0.3 million and $4.5 million, respectively.
Summarized financial information—The following table presents the investee level summarized financial information of the Company's equity method investments, which were significant subsidiaries as of September 30, 2014 ($ in thousands):
 
 
For the Nine Months Ended August 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
OHA Strategic Credit Master Fund, L.P. ("OHA")
 
 
 
 
Revenues(1)
 
$
77,631

 
$
64,803

Expenses(1)
 
(639
)
 
(1,224
)
Net income attributable to OHA(1)
 
76,992

 
63,579

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Moor Park Real Estate Partners II L.P. ("Moor Park")
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$
25,760

 
$
993

Expenses
 
(224
)
 
(210
)
Net income attributable to Moor Park
 
25,536

 
783


Explanatory Note:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
The Company recorded its investment in OHA, on a month lag. Therefore, the amounts in the Company's financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 were based on balances and results from OHA for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, respectively.

Other Investments—As of September 30, 2014, the Company also had smaller investments in real estate related funds and other strategic investments in several other entities that were accounted for under the equity method or cost method.


19
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

Note 7—Other Assets and Other Liabilities
Deferred expenses and other assets, net, consist of the following items ($ in thousands):
 
As of
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Intangible assets, net(1)
$
54,336

 
$
100,652

Deferred financing fees, net(2)
39,675

 
33,591

Other receivables
20,123

 
34,655

Leasing costs, net(3)
18,175

 
21,799

Corporate furniture, fixtures and equipment, net(4)
5,645

 
6,557

Other assets
50,517

 
40,726

Deferred expenses and other assets, net
$
188,471

 
$
237,980


Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
Intangible assets, net are primarily related to the acquisition of real estate assets. Accumulated amortization on intangible assets was $40.4 million and $38.1 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The amortization of above market leases decreased operating lease income on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations by $1.4 million and $5.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $1.4 million and $4.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. The amortization expense for other intangible assets was $1.3 million and $5.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $1.9 million and $7.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. These amounts are included in "Depreciation and amortization" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2)
Accumulated amortization on deferred financing fees was $12.5 million and $9.9 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
(3)
Accumulated amortization on leasing costs was $8.2 million and $7.1 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
(4)
Accumulated depreciation on corporate furniture, fixtures and equipment was $6.8 million and $6.2 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities consist of the following items ($ in thousands):
 
As of
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Accrued expenses
$
57,839

 
$
58,840

Accrued interest payable
44,361

 
40,015

Intangible liabilities, net(1)
12,339

 
26,223

Other liabilities(2)
45,440

 
45,753

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
$
159,979

 
$
170,831


Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
Intangible liabilities, net are primarily related to the acquisition of real estate assets. Accumulated amortization on intangible liabilities was $5.8 million and $4.6 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The amortization of intangible liabilities increased operating lease income on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations by $0.5 million and $2.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $0.9 million and $3.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.
(2)
As of September 30, 2014, "Other liabilities" includes $7.7 million related to tax increment financing ("TIF") bonds which were issued by a governmental entity to fund the installation of infrastructure within one of the Company's master planned community developments. The balance represents a special assessment associated with each individual land parcel, which will decrease as the Company sells parcels.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities of the Company's TRS entities were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
As of
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Deferred tax assets(1)
$
52,723

 
$
55,962

Valuation allowance
(52,723
)
 
(55,962
)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
$
—

 
$
—


20
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

Explanatory Note:
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2014 include real estate basis differences of $34.9 million, investment basis differences of $9.6 million, net operating loss carryforwards of $5.9 million and other differences of $2.3 million. Deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2013 include real estate basis differences of $33.0 million, net operating loss carryforwards of $14.9 million and investment basis differences of $8.1 million.

Note 8—Debt Obligations, net

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company's debt obligations were as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Carrying Value as of
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
Stated
Interest Rates
 
Scheduled
Maturity Date
Secured credit facilities and term loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2012 Tranche A-2 Facility
$
382,242

 
$
431,475

 
LIBOR + 5.75%

(1)
March 2017
February 2013 Secured Credit Facility
—

 
1,379,407

 
LIBOR + 3.50%

(2)
—
Term loans collateralized by net lease assets
251,112

 
278,817

 
4.851% - 7.26%

(3)
Various through 2026
Total secured credit facilities and term loans
633,354

 
2,089,699

 
 

 
 
Unsecured notes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.05% senior notes
105,765

 
105,765

 
6.05
%
 
April 2015
5.875% senior notes
261,403

 
261,403

 
5.875
%
 
March 2016
3.875% senior notes
265,000

 
265,000

 
3.875
%
 
July 2016
3.0% senior convertible notes(4)
200,000

 
200,000

 
3.0
%
 
November 2016
1.50% senior convertible notes(5)
200,000

 
200,000

 
1.50
%
 
November 2016
5.85% senior notes
99,722

 
99,722

 
5.85
%
 
March 2017
9.0% senior notes
275,000

 
275,000

 
9.0
%
 
June 2017
4.00% senior notes
550,000

 
—

 
4.00
%
 
November 2017
7.125% senior notes
300,000

 
300,000

 
7.125
%
 
February 2018
4.875% senior notes
300,000

 
300,000

 
4.875
%
 
July 2018
5.00% senior notes
770,000

 
—

 
5.00
%
 
July 2019
Total unsecured notes
3,326,890

 
2,006,890

 
 

 
 
Other debt obligations:

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other debt obligations
100,000

 
100,000

 
LIBOR + 1.50%

 
October 2035
Total debt obligations
4,060,244

 
4,196,589

 
 

 
 
Debt discounts, net
(13,228
)
 
(38,464
)
 
 

 
 
Total debt obligations, net
$
4,047,016

 
$
4,158,125

 
 

 
 

Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
The loan has a LIBOR floor of 1.25%. As of September 30, 2014, inclusive of the floor, the 2012 Tranche A-2 Facility loan incurred interest at a rate of 7.00%.
(2)
This loan had a LIBOR floor of 1.00%.
(3)
As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, includes a loan with a floating rate of LIBOR plus 2.00%. As of December 31, 2013, includes a loan with a floating rate of LIBOR plus 2.75%. As of September 30, 2014, the weighted average interest rate of these loans is 5.3%.
(4)
The Company's 3.0% senior convertible fixed rate notes due November 2016 ("3.0% Convertible Notes") are convertible at the option of the holders, into 85.0 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 3.0% Convertible Notes, at any time prior to the close of business on November 14, 2016.
(5)
The Company's 1.50% senior convertible fixed rate notes due November 2016 ("1.50% Convertible Notes") are convertible at the option of the holders, into 57.8 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 1.50% Convertible Notes, at any time prior to the close of business on November 14, 2016.


21
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

Future Scheduled Maturities—As of September 30, 2014, future scheduled maturities of outstanding long-term debt obligations are as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Unsecured Debt
 
Secured Debt
 
Total
2014 (remaining three months)
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

2015
105,765

 
—

 
105,765

2016
926,403

 
—

 
926,403

2017
924,722

 
382,242

 
1,306,964

2018
600,000

 
15,705

 
615,705

Thereafter
870,000

 
235,407

 
1,105,407

Total principal maturities
3,426,890

 
633,354

 
4,060,244

Unamortized debt discounts, net
(9,075
)
 
(4,153
)
 
(13,228
)
Total long-term debt obligations, net
$
3,417,815

 
$
629,201

 
$
4,047,016


February 2013 Secured Credit Facility—On February 11, 2013, the Company entered into a $1.71 billion senior secured credit facility due October 15, 2017 (the "February 2013 Secured Credit Facility") that amended and restated its $1.82 billion senior secured credit facility, dated October 15, 2012 (the "October 2012 Secured Credit Facility"). The February 2013 Credit Facility amended the October 2012 Secured Credit Facility by: (i) reducing the interest rate from LIBOR plus 4.50%, with a 1.25% LIBOR floor, to LIBOR plus 3.50%, with a 1.00% LIBOR floor; and (ii) extending the call protection period for the lenders from October 15, 2013 to December 31, 2013.
In connection with the February 2013 Secured Credit Facility transaction, the Company incurred $17.1 million of lender fees, of which $14.4 million was capitalized in "Debt obligations, net" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets and $2.7 million was recorded as a loss in "Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations as it related to the lenders who did not participate in the new facility. The Company also incurred $3.8 million in third party fees, of which $3.6 million was recognized in “Other expense” on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations, as it related primarily to those lenders from the original facility that modified their debt under the new facility, and $0.2 million was recorded in “Deferred expenses and other assets, net” on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets, as it related to the new lenders.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, net proceeds from the issuances of the Company's $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.00% senior unsecured notes and $770.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% senior unsecured notes, together with cash on hand, were used to fully repay and terminate the February 2013 Secured Credit Facility. From February 2013 through full payoff in June 2014, the Company made cumulative amortization repayments of $388.5 million. Amortization repayments made during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 resulted in losses on early extinguishment of debt of $1.1 million related to the accelerated amortization of discounts and unamortized deferred financing fees on the portion of the facility that was repaid. In connection with the repayment and termination of the facility, the Company recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $22.8 million related to unamortized discounts and financing fees at the time of refinancing. These amounts were included in "Loss on extinguishment of debt, net" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.
March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities—In March 2012, the Company entered into an $880.0 million senior secured credit agreement providing for two tranches of term loans: a $410.0 million 2012 A-1 tranche due March 2016, which bears interest at a rate of LIBOR + 4.00% (the "2012 Tranche A-1 Facility"), and a $470.0 million 2012 A-2 tranche due March 2017, which bears interest at a rate of LIBOR + 5.75% (the "2012 Tranche A-2 Facility," together the "March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities"). The 2012 A-1 and A-2 tranches were issued at 98.0% of par and 98.5% of par, respectively, and both tranches include a LIBOR floor of 1.25%. Proceeds from the March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities, together with cash on hand, were used to repurchase and repay at maturity $606.7 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's convertible notes due October 2012, to fully repay the $244.0 million balance on the Company's unsecured credit facility due June 2012, and to repay, upon maturity, $90.3 million outstanding principal balance of its 5.50% senior unsecured notes.

The March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities are collateralized by a first lien on a fixed pool of assets. Proceeds from principal repayments and sales of collateral are applied to amortize the March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities. Proceeds received for interest, rent, lease payments and fee income are retained by the Company. The Company may also make optional prepayments, subject to prepayment fees. The 2012 Tranche A-1 Facility was fully repaid in August 2013. Repayments of the 2012 Tranche A-1 Facility

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iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

prior to scheduled amortization dates resulted in losses on early extinguishment of debt of $0.2 million and $4.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 related to the accelerated amortization of discounts and unamortized deferred financing fees on the portion of the facility that was repaid. These amounts were included in "Loss on extinguishment of debt, net" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Additionally, through September 30, 2014, the Company made cumulative amortization repayments of $87.8 million on the 2012 Tranche A-2 Facility. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, repayments of the 2012 Tranche A-2 Facility prior to maturity resulted in losses on early extinguishment of debt of $0.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively, related to the accelerated amortization of discounts and unamortized deferred financing fees on the portion of the facility that was repaid. These amounts were included in "Loss on extinguishment of debt, net" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Unsecured Notes—In June 2014, the Company issued $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.00% senior unsecured notes due November 2017 and $770.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% senior unsecured notes due July 2019. Net proceeds from these transactions, together with cash on hand, were used to fully repay and terminate the February 2013 Secured Credit Facility which had an outstanding balance of $1.32 billion.

Encumbered/Unencumbered Assets—As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying value of the Company's encumbered and unencumbered assets by asset type are as follows ($ in thousands):
 
As of
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Encumbered Assets
 
Unencumbered Assets
 
Encumbered Assets
 
Unencumbered Assets
Real estate, net
$
605,616

 
$
2,077,210

 
$
1,644,463

 
$
1,151,718

Real estate available and held for sale
17,950

 
300,014

 
152,604

 
207,913

Loans receivable and other lending investments, net(1)
47,018

 
1,174,528

 
860,557

 
538,752

Other investments
20,519

 
293,756

 
24,093

 
183,116

Cash and other assets
—

 
974,814

 
—

 
907,995

Total
$
691,103

 
$
4,820,322

 
$
2,681,717

 
$
2,989,494


Explanatory Note:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the amounts presented exclude general reserves for loan losses of $30.8 million and $29.2 million, respectively.

Debt Covenants

The Company's outstanding unsecured debt securities contain corporate level covenants that include a covenant to maintain a ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured indebtedness of at least 1.2x and a restriction on debt incurrence based upon the effect of the debt incurrence on the Company's fixed charge coverage ratio. If any of the Company's covenants are breached and not cured within applicable cure periods, the breach could result in acceleration of its debt securities unless a waiver or modification is agreed upon with the requisite percentage of the bondholders. While the Company's ability to incur new indebtedness under the fixed charge coverage ratio is currently limited, which may put limitations on its ability to make new investments, it is permitted to incur indebtedness for the purpose of refinancing existing indebtedness and for other permitted purposes under the indentures.

The Company's March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities contain certain covenants, including covenants relating to collateral coverage, dividend payments, restrictions on fundamental changes, transactions with affiliates, matters relating to the liens granted to the lenders and the delivery of information to the lenders. In particular, the Company is required to maintain collateral coverage of 1.25x outstanding borrowings. In addition, for so long as the Company maintains its qualification as a REIT, the March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities permit the Company to distribute 100% of its REIT taxable income on an annual basis. The Company may not pay common dividends if it ceases to qualify as a REIT.

The Company's March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities contain cross default provisions that would allow the lenders to declare an event of default and accelerate the Company's indebtedness to them if the Company fails to pay amounts due in respect of its other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds or if the lenders under such other indebtedness are otherwise permitted

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iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

to accelerate such indebtedness for any reason. The indentures governing the Company's unsecured public debt securities permit the bondholders to declare an event of default and accelerate the Company's indebtedness to them if the Company's other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds is not paid at final maturity or if such indebtedness is accelerated.
Note 9—Commitments and Contingencies

Unfunded Commitments—The Company generally funds construction and development loans and build-outs of space in net lease assets over a period of time if and when the borrowers and tenants meet established milestones and other performance criteria. The Company refers to these arrangements as Performance-Based Commitments. In addition, the Company sometimes establishes a maximum amount of additional funding which it will make available to a borrower or tenant for an expansion or addition to a project if it approves of the expansion or addition in its sole discretion. The Company refers to these arrangements as Discretionary Fundings. Finally, the Company has committed to invest capital in several real estate funds and other ventures. These arrangements are referred to as Strategic Investments.

As of September 30, 2014, the maximum amount of fundings the Company may be required to make under each category, assuming all performance hurdles and milestones are met under the Performance-Based Commitments, that it approves all Discretionary Fundings and that 100% of its capital committed to Strategic Investments is drawn down, are as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Loans and Other Lending Investments
 
Real Estate
 
Other
Investments
 
Total
Performance-Based Commitments
$
348,591

 
$
16,333

 
$
33,114

 
$
398,038

Strategic Investments
—

 
—

 
45,756

 
45,756

Discretionary Fundings
5,000

 
—

 
—

 
5,000

Total
$
353,591

 
$
16,333

 
$
78,870

 
$
448,794


Legal Proceedings—The Company and/or one or more of its subsidiaries is party to various pending litigation matters that are considered ordinary routine litigation incidental to the Company's business as a finance and investment company focused on the commercial real estate industry, including loan foreclosure and foreclosure-related proceedings. In addition to such matters, the Company is a party to the following legal proceeding:

On March 7, 2014, a shareholder action purporting to assert derivative, class and individual claims was filed in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland naming the Company, a number of its current and former senior executives (including its chief executive officer) and current and former directors as defendants.  The complaint sought unspecified damages and other relief and alleged breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and other causes of action arising out of shares of common stock issued by the Company to its senior executives pursuant to restricted stock unit awards granted in December 2008 and modified in July 2011. Defendants filed Motions to Dismiss the claims in their entirety. On October 30, 2014, the Court granted the defendants’ Motions to Dismiss and plaintiffs’ claims against all of the defendants in this action were dismissed.

The Company evaluates, on a quarterly basis, developments in legal proceedings that could require a liability to be accrued and/or disclosed. Based on its current knowledge, and after consultation with legal counsel, the Company believes it is not a party to, nor are any of its properties the subject of, any pending legal proceeding that would have a material adverse effect on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

Note 10—Derivatives

The Company's use of derivative financial instruments is primarily limited to the utilization of interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and foreign exchange contracts. The principal objective of such financial instruments is to minimize the risks and/or costs associated with the Company's operating and financial structure and to manage its exposure to interest rates and foreign exchange rates. Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and are used to manage the Company's exposure to interest rate movements, foreign exchange rate movements, and other identified risks, but may not meet the strict hedge accounting requirements.

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iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

The table below presents the fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 ($ in thousands):
 
Derivative Assets as of
 
Derivative Liabilities as of
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Balance Sheet
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Balance Sheet
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Balance Sheet
Location
 
Fair
Value
 
Balance Sheet
Location
 
Fair
Value
Derivatives Designated in Hedging Relationships
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
Other Assets
 
$
—

 
Other Assets
 
$
393

 
Other Liabilities
 
$
497

 
N/A
 
$
—

Interest rate swaps
Other Assets
 
336

 
Other Assets
 
650

 
N/A
 
—

 
N/A
 
—

Interest rate cap
Other Assets
 
—

 
Other Assets
 
9,107

 
N/A
 
—

 
N/A
 
—

Total
 
 
$
336

 
 
 
$
10,150

 
 
 
$
497

 
 
 
$
—

Derivatives not Designated in Hedging Relationships
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
Other Assets
 
$
5,069

 
Other Assets
 
$
1,025

 
N/A
 
$
—

 
Other Liabilities
 
$
1,653

Interest rate cap
Other Assets
 
$
6,346

 
N/A
 
$
—

 
N/A
 
$
—

 
N/A
 
$
—

Total
 
 
$
11,415

 
 
 
$
1,025

 
 
 
$
—

 
 
 
$
1,653

The tables below present the effect of the Company's derivative financial instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 ($ in thousands):
Derivatives Designated in Hedging Relationships
 
Location of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income
 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)
 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings (Effective Portion)
 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings
 (Ineffective Portion)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate cap
 
Interest Expense
 
—

 
15

 
N/A

Interest rate swaps
 
Interest Expense
 
322

 
(47
)
 
N/A

Foreign exchange contracts
 
Other Expense
 
89

 
—

 
N/A

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate cap
 
Interest Expense
 
(1,590
)
 
—

 
N/A

Interest rate swap
 
Interest Expense
 
(204
)
 
80

 
N/A

Foreign exchange contracts
 
Other Expense
 
347

 
—

 
N/A

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate cap
 
Interest Expense
 
—

 
15

 
N/A

Interest rate cap
 
Other Expense
 
(2,984
)
 
—

 
(3,634
)
Interest rate swaps
 
Interest Expense
 
(719
)
 
49

 
N/A

Foreign exchange contracts
 
Other Expense
 
(490
)
 
—

 
N/A

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
  

 
  

 
 

Interest rate cap
 
Interest Expense
 
(1,590
)
 
—

 
N/A

Interest rate swap
 
Interest Expense
 
678

 
231

 
N/A

Foreign exchange contracts
 
Other Expense
 
691

 
—

 
N/A


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iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

 
 
 
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income
 
 
Location of Gain or
(Loss) Recognized in
Income
 
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Derivatives not Designated in Hedging Relationships
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Interest rate cap
 
Other Expense
 
$
728

 
$
—

 
$
224

 
$
—

Foreign exchange contracts
 
Other Expense
 
5,141

 
(7,992
)
 
5,888

 
1,750

Foreign Exchange Contracts—The Company is exposed to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on investments it holds in foreign entities. The Company uses foreign exchange contracts to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign exchange rates on its foreign investments. Foreign exchange contracts involve fixing the U.S. dollar ("USD") to the respective foreign currency exchange rate for delivery of a specified amount of foreign currency on a specified date. The foreign exchange contracts are typically cash settled in USD for their fair value at or close to their settlement date.
For derivatives designated as net investment hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income as part of the cumulative translation adjustment. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. Amounts are reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into earnings when the hedged foreign entity is either sold or substantially liquidated. In January 2014, the Company entered into a foreign exchange contract to hedge its exposure in a subsidiary whose functional currency is Indian rupee ("INR").  The foreign exchange contract replaced an existing contract which matured in January 2014. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had the following outstanding foreign currency derivatives that were used to hedge its net investments in foreign operations that were designated ($ in thousands):
Derivative Type
 
Notional
Amount
 
Notional
(USD Equivalent)
 
Maturity
Sells INR/Buys USD Forward
 
₨
456,000

 
$
7,384

 
June 2015
For derivatives not designated as net investment hedges, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations within "Other Expense." As of September 30, 2014, the Company had the following outstanding foreign currency derivatives that were used to hedge its net investments in foreign operations that were not designated ($ in thousands):
Derivative Type
 
Notional
Amount
 
Notional
(USD Equivalent)
 
Maturity
Sells euro ("EUR")/Buys USD Forward
 
€
31,600

 
$
39,914

 
October 2014
Sells pound sterling ("GBP")/Buys USD Forward
 
£
600

 
$
973

 
October 2014
Sells Canadian dollar ("CAD")/Buys USD Forward
 
C$
40,500

 
$
36,149

 
October 2014
The Company marks its foreign investments each quarter based on current exchange rates and records the gain or loss through "Other expense" on its Consolidated Statements of Operations for loan investments or "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)," on its Consolidated Balance Sheets for net investments in foreign subsidiaries. The Company recorded net gains related to foreign investments of $0.1 million and $0.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and net losses of $1.1 million and $1.5 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, in its Consolidated Statements of Operations.  
Interest Rate Hedges—For derivatives designated as interest rate hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. In October 2012, the Company entered into an interest rate swap to convert its variable rate debt to fixed rate on a $28.0 million secured term loan maturing in 2019. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had the following outstanding interest rate swap that was used to hedge its variable rate debt that was designated ($ in thousands):
Derivative Type
 
Notional
Amount
 
Variable Rate
 
Fixed Rate
 
Effective Date
 
Maturity
Interest rate swap
 
$
27,584

 
LIBOR + 2.00%
 
3.47%
 
October 2012
 
November 2019

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iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

For derivatives not designated as interest rate hedges, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations within "Other Expense." In August 2013, the Company entered into an interest rate cap agreement to reduce exposure to expected increases in future interest rates and the resulting payments associated with variable interest rate debt. In June 2014, in connection with the full repayment and termination of the Company's February 2013 Secured Credit Facility referenced in Note 8, the Company realized amounts in earnings from other comprehensive income (loss) as a portion of a hedge related to the Company's variable rate debt was no longer expected to be highly effective.  The amount realized was a loss of $3.6 million recorded as a component of "Other expense" in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had the following outstanding interest rate cap that was used to hedge its variable rate debt that was not designated ($ in thousands):
Derivative Type
 
Notional
Amount
 
Variable Rate
 
Fixed Rate
 
Effective Date
 
Maturity
Interest rate cap
 
$
500,000

 
LIBOR
 
1.00%
 
July 2014
 
July 2017
Over the next 12 months, the Company expects that $0.1 million related to terminated cash flow hedges will be reclassified from "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" into interest expense and $0.3 million relating to other cash flow hedges will be reclassified from "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" into interest expense.

Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features—The Company has agreements with each of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company either defaults or is capable of being declared in default on any of its indebtedness, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations.

In connection with its foreign currency derivatives, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company has posted collateral of $4.8 million and $7.2 million, respectively, which is included in "Restricted cash" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Note 11—Equity

Preferred Stock—The Company had the following series of Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cumulative Preferential Cash
Dividends(1)(2)
Series
 
Shares Issued and
Outstanding
(in thousands)
 
Par Value
 
Liquidation Preference
 
Rate per Annum
 
Equivalent to
Fixed Annual
Rate (per share)
D
 
4,000

 
$
0.001

 
$
25.00

 
8.000
%
 
$
2.00

E
 
5,600

 
0.001

 
25.00

 
7.875
%
 
1.97

F
 
4,000

 
0.001

 
25.00

 
7.8
%
 
1.95

G
 
3,200

 
0.001

 
25.00

 
7.65
%
 
1.91

I
 
5,000

 
0.001

 
25.00

 
7.50
%
 
1.88

J
 
4,000

 
0.001

 
50.00

 
4.50
%
 
2.25

 
 
25,800

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 


Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
Holders of shares of the Series D, E, F, G, I and J preferred stock are entitled to receive dividends, when and as declared by the Board of Directors, out of funds legally available for the payment of dividends. Dividends are cumulative from the date of original issue and are payable quarterly in arrears on or before the 15th day of each March, June, September and December or, if not a business day, the next succeeding business day. Any dividend payable on the preferred stock for any partial dividend period will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. Dividends will be payable to holders of record as of the close of business on the first day of the calendar month in which the applicable dividend payment date falls or on another date designated by the Board of Directors of the Company for the payment of dividends that is not more than 30 nor less than 10 days prior to the dividend payment date.
(2)
The Company declared and paid dividends of $6.0 million, $8.3 million, $5.9 million, $4.6 million and $7.0 million on its Series D, E, F, G and I preferred stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. The Company declared and paid dividends of $6.8 million and $4.5 million on its Series J preferred stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. All of the dividends qualified as return of capital for tax reporting purposes. There are no dividend arrearages on any of the preferred shares currently outstanding.

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iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

Dividends—In order to maintain its election to qualify as a REIT, the Company must currently distribute, at a minimum, an amount equal to 90% of its taxable income, excluding net capital gains, and must distribute 100% of its taxable income (including net capital gains) to avoid paying corporate federal income taxes. The Company has recorded net operating losses and may record net operating losses in the future, which may reduce its taxable income in future periods and lower or eliminate entirely the Company's obligation to pay dividends for such periods in order to maintain its REIT qualification. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had $759.8 million of net operating loss carryforwards at the corporate REIT level that can generally be used to offset both ordinary and capital taxable income in future years and will expire through 2033 if unused. The amount of net operating loss carryforwards as of September 30, 2014 will be determined upon finalization of the Company's 2014 tax return. Because taxable income differs from cash flow from operations due to non-cash revenues and expenses (such as depreciation and certain asset impairments), in certain circumstances, the Company may generate operating cash flow in excess of its dividends or, alternatively, may need to make dividend payments in excess of operating cash flows. The Company's 2012 Tranche A-2 Facility permits the Company to distribute 100% of its REIT taxable income on an annual basis, for so long as the Company maintains its qualification as a REIT. The 2012 Tranche A-2 Facility restricts the Company from paying any common dividends if it ceases to qualify as a REIT. The Company did not declare or pay any Common Stock dividends for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Stock Repurchase Programs—On May 15, 2012, the Company's Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program that authorized the repurchase of up to $20.0 million of its Common Stock from time to time in open market and privately negotiated purchases, including pursuant to one or more trading plans. In September 2013, the Company's Board of Directors approved an increase in the repurchase limit to $50.0 million from the $16.0 million that remained from the previously approved program. There were no stock repurchases during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had remaining authorization to repurchase up to $29.0 million of Common Stock out of the $50.0 million authorized by its Board in 2013.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)—"Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" reflected in the Company's shareholders' equity is comprised of the following ($ in thousands):
 
As of
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities
$
(161
)
 
$
(294
)
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
169

 
662

Unrealized losses on cumulative translation adjustment
(3,357
)
 
(4,644
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(3,349
)
 
$
(4,276
)

Note 12—Stock-Based Compensation Plans and Employee Benefits

On May 22, 2014, the Company's shareholders approved the 2013 Performance Incentive Plan ("iPIP") which is designed to provide, primarily to senior executives and select professionals engaged in the Company's investment activities, long-term compensation which has a direct relationship to the realized returns on investments included in the plan. The Company granted 73.0% out of a maximum of 100% of iPIP points to these executives and professionals. Subject to certain vesting and employment requirements, point holders will be paid a combination of cash and stock. The payout of iPIP is based on the amount of invested capital, investment performance and the Company's total shareholder return, or TSR, as compared to the average TSR of the NAREIT All REIT Index and the Russell 2000 Index. The Company, as well as any companies not included in each index at the beginning and end of the performance period, are excluded from calculation of the performance of such index. The fair value of points is determined using a model that forecasts the Company's projected investment performance. All decisions regarding the granting of points under iPIP are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors or a committee of the Board of Directors. iPIP is a liability-classified award which will be remeasured each reporting period at fair value until the awards are settled. Compensation costs relating to iPIP are included in "General and administrative" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Stock-Based Compensation—The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $3.3 million and $8.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $4.6 million and $14.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 in "General and administrative" on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of September 30, 2014, there was $3.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to all unvested restricted stock units that are expected to be recognized over a weighted average remaining vesting/service period of 1.09 years. As of September 30,

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iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

2014, approximately $4.9 million of stock-based compensation was included in "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
As of September 30, 2014, an aggregate of 4.1 million shares remain available for issuance pursuant to future awards under the Company's 2006 and 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plans.
2014 Activity—During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued a total of 1,182,311 shares of our Common Stock to employees, net of statutory minimum required tax withholdings, upon the vesting of 2,369,386 restricted stock units, or Units, that were previously granted. These vested Units were primarily comprised of the following:
•
1,696,053 service-based Units granted to certain employees in 2008 that vested in January 2014;
•
73,333 service-based Units granted to certain employees in March and August 2011 that cliff vested in 2014; and
•
600,000 service-based Units granted to the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in October 2011 that vested in June 2014.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company granted new stock-based compensation awards to certain employees in the form of annual incentive awards and long-term incentive awards, comprised of the following:
•
Effective January 10, 2014, the Company granted 229,235 shares of our Common Stock to certain employees as part of annual incentive awards that included a mix of cash and equity awards. The shares are fully-vested and 128,652 shares were issued net of statutory minimum required tax withholdings. The employees are restricted from selling these shares for up to two years from the date of grant.
•
Effective January 10, 2014, the Company also granted 67,637 service-based Units representing the right to receive an equivalent number of shares of our Common Stock (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings) if and when the Units vest. The Units will cliff vest in one installment three years from the grant date, if the employee remains employed by the Company on the vesting date, subject to certain accelerated vesting rights. Dividends will accrue as and when dividends are declared by the Company on shares of the its Common Stock, but will not be paid unless and until the Units vest and are settled. As of September 30, 2014, 66,967 of such service-based Units were outstanding.
•
Effective January 10, 2014, the Company also granted 51,726 target amount of performance-based Units based on the Company's TSR measured over a performance period ending on December 31, 2016, which is the vesting date. Vesting will range from 0% to 200% of the target amount of the award, depending on the Company's TSR performance relative to the NAREIT All REITs Index (one-half of the target amount of the award) and the Russell 2000 Index (one-half of the target amount of the award). The Company, as well as any companies not included in each index at the beginning and end of the performance period, are excluded from calculation of the performance of such index. To the extent Units vest based on the Company's TSR performance, holders will receive an equivalent number of shares of our Common Stock (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings), if the employee remains employed by the Company on the vesting date, subject to certain accelerated vesting rights. Dividends will accrue as and when dividends are declared by the Company on shares of the its Common Stock, but will not be paid unless and until the Units vest and are settled. The fair values of the performance-based Units were determined by utilizing a Monte Carlo model to simulate a range of possible future stock prices for the Company's Common Stock. The assumptions used to estimate the fair value of these performance-based awards were 0.76% for risk-free interest rate and 44.84% for expected stock price volatility. As of September 30, 2014, 51,055 Units were outstanding.
As of September 30, 2014, the Company had the following additional stock-based compensation awards outstanding:

•
196,582 service-based Units, granted on February 1, 2013, representing the right to receive an equivalent number of shares of the Company's Common Stock (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings) if and when the Units vest. The Units will cliff vest in one installment on February 1, 2016, three years from the grant date, if the employee remains employed by the Company on the vesting date, subject to certain accelerated vesting rights. Dividends will accrue as and when dividends are declared by the Company on shares of the its Common Stock, but will not be paid unless and until the Units vest and are settled.

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iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

•
195,409 target amount of performance-based Units, granted on February 1, 2013, representing the right to receive shares of the Company's Common Stock (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings) if and when the Units vest based on the Company's total shareholder return, or TSR, measured over a performance period ending on the vesting date of December 31, 2014, which is the vesting date. Vesting will range from 0% to 200% of the target amount of the awards, depending on the Company's TSR performance relative to the NAREIT All REITs Index (one-half of the target amount of the award) and the Russell 2000 Index (one-half of the target amount of the award). The Company and any companies not included in the index at the beginning and end of the performance period are excluded from calculation of the performance of such index. To the extent these Units vest based on the Company's TSR performance, holders will receive an equivalent number of shares of our Common Stock (after deducting shares for minimum required statutory withholdings), if the employee remains employed by the Company on the vesting date, subject to certain accelerated vesting rights. Dividends will accrue as and when dividends are declared by the Company on shares of the its Common Stock, but will not be paid unless and until the Units vest and are settled. The fair values of the performance-based Units were determined by utilizing a Monte Carlo model to simulate a range of possible future stock prices for the Company's Common Stock. The assumptions used to estimate the fair value of these performance-based awards were 0.26% for risk-free interest rate and 50.44% for expected stock price volatility.
•
17,333 service-based Units granted on various dates to employees with an original vesting term of three years. Upon vesting of these units, holders will receive shares of the Company's Common Stock in the amount of the vested units, net of statutory minimum required tax withholdings. Dividends will accrue as and when dividends are declared by the Company on shares of the its Common Stock, but will not be paid unless and until the Units vest and are settled.
Directors' Awards—During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company awarded a total of 48,172 common share equivalents ("CSEs") and restricted shares to non-employee Directors pursuant to the Company's Non-Employee Directors Deferral Plan, at a fair value per share of $14.46 at the time of grant. These CSEs and restricted shares have a one year vesting period and pay dividends in an amount equal to the dividends paid on the equivalent number of shares of the Company's Common stock from the date of grant, as and when dividends are paid on Common Stock. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued 55,076 shares of our Common Stock to a former director in settlement of previously vested CSE awards granted under the Non-Employee Directors Deferral Plan. As of September 30, 2014, a total of 360,230 CSEs and restricted shares of our Common Stock granted to members of the Company's Board of Directors remained outstanding under such Plan, with an aggregate intrinsic value of $4.9 million.

401(k) Plan—The Company made gross contributions of $0.1 million and $0.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $0.1 million and $0.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.


30
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

Note 13—Earnings Per Share

EPS is calculated using the two-class method, which allocates earnings among common stock and participating securities to calculate EPS when an entity's capital structure includes either two or more classes of common stock or common stock and participating securities. HPU holders are current and former Company employees who purchased high performance common stock units under the Company's High Performance Unit (HPU) Program. These HPU units are treated as a separate class of common stock.
The following table presents a reconciliation of income (loss) from continuing operations used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations ($ in thousands, except for per share data):
 
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
7,700

 
$
(42,086
)
 
$
(43,745
)
 
$
(161,265
)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
412

 
(167
)
 
(367
)
 
332

Income from sales of real estate
27,791

 
14,075

 
61,465

 
72,092

Preferred dividends
(12,830
)
 
(12,830
)
 
(38,490
)
 
(36,190
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to common shareholders, HPU holders and Participating Security Holders for basic earnings per common share(1)
23,073

 
(41,008
)
 
(21,137
)
 
(125,031
)
Add: Effect of 1.5% senior convertible unsecured notes(2)
1,124

 
—

 
—

 
—

Add: Effect of 3.0% senior convertible unsecured notes(2)
1,765

 
—

 
—

 
—

Add: Effect of Series J convertible perpetual preferred stock
2,250

 
—

 
—

 
—

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to common shareholders, HPU holders and Participating Security Holders for diluted earnings per common share(1)
$
28,212

 
$
(41,008
)
 
$
(21,137
)
 
$
(125,031
)

Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
For the three months ended September 30, 2014, includes income from continuing operations allocable to Participating Security Holders of $2 and $2 on a basic and dilutive basis, respectively.
(2)
For the three months ended September 30, 2014, includes interest expense, amortization of fees, and other changes in income or loss that would result from the assumed conversion.

31
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

 
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Earnings allocable to common shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to common shareholders
$
22,327

 
$
(39,689
)
 
$
(20,454
)
 
$
(120,995
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
—

 
247

 
—

 
1,394

Gain from discontinued operations
—

 
8,871

 
—

 
21,762

Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to common shareholders
$
22,327

 
$
(30,571
)
 
$
(20,454
)
 
$
(97,839
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to common shareholders
$
27,608

 
$
(39,689
)
 
$
(20,454
)
 
$
(120,995
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
—

 
247

 
—

 
1,394

Gain from discontinued operations
—

 
8,871

 
—

 
21,762

Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to common shareholders
$
27,608

 
$
(30,571
)
 
$
(20,454
)
 
$
(97,839
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share
85,163

 
85,392

 
84,967

 
85,116

Add: Effect of assumed shares issued under treasury stock method for restricted shares
505

 
—

 
—

 
—

Add: Effect of joint venture shares
298

 
—

 
—

 
—

Add: Effect of 1.5% senior convertible unsecured notes
11,567

 
—

 
—

 
—

Add: Effect of 3.0% senior convertible unsecured notes
16,992

 
—

 
—

 
—

Add: Effect of series J convertible perpetual preferred stock
15,635

 
—

 
—

 
—

Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted earnings per common share
130,160

 
85,392

 
84,967

 
85,116

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to common shareholders
$
0.26

 
$
(0.46
)
 
$
(0.24
)
 
$
(1.43
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
—

 
—

 
—

 
0.02

Gain from discontinued operations
—

 
0.10

 
—

 
0.26

Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to common shareholders
$
0.26

 
$
(0.36
)
 
$
(0.24
)
 
$
(1.15
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to common shareholders
$
0.21

 
$
(0.46
)
 
$
(0.24
)
 
$
(1.43
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
—

 
—

 
—

 
0.02

Gain from discontinued operations
—

 
0.10

 
—

 
0.26

Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to common shareholders
$
0.21

 
$
(0.36
)
 
$
(0.24
)
 
$
(1.15
)


32
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

 
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Earnings allocable to High Performance Units:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator for basic earnings per HPU share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to HPU holders
$
744

 
$
(1,319
)
 
$
(683
)
 
$
(4,036
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
—

 
8

 
—

 
47

Gain from discontinued operations
—

 
295

 
—

 
726

Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to HPU holders
$
744

 
$
(1,016
)
 
$
(683
)
 
$
(3,263
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator for diluted earnings per HPU share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to HPU holders
$
602

 
$
(1,319
)
 
$
(683
)
 
$
(4,036
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
—

 
8

 
—

 
47

Gain from discontinued operations
—

 
295

 
—

 
726

Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to HPU holders
$
602

 
$
(1,016
)
 
$
(683
)
 
$
(3,263
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per HPU share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average High Performance Units outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share
15

 
15

 
15

 
15

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per HPU share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to HPU holders
$
49.60

 
$
(87.93
)
 
$
(45.53
)
 
$
(269.07
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
—

 
0.53

 
—

 
3.13

Gain from discontinued operations
—

 
19.67

 
—

 
48.40

Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to HPU holders
$
49.60

 
$
(67.73
)
 
$
(45.53
)
 
$
(217.54
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per HPU share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to HPU holders
$
40.13

 
$
(87.93
)
 
$
(45.53
)
 
$
(269.07
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
—

 
0.53

 
—

 
3.13

Gain from discontinued operations
—

 
19.67

 
—

 
48.40

Net income (loss) attributable to iStar Financial Inc. and allocable to HPU holders
$
40.13

 
$
(67.73
)
 
$
(45.53
)
 
$
(217.54
)


33
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the following shares were not included in the diluted EPS calculation because they were anti-dilutive (in thousands):
 
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2014(1)
 
2013(2)
 
2014(2)
 
2013(2)
Joint venture shares
—

 
298

 
298

 
298

3.00% convertible senior unsecured notes
—

 
16,992

 
16,992

 
16,992

Series J convertible perpetual preferred stock
—

 
15,635

 
15,635

 
15,635

1.50% convertible senior unsecured notes
—

 
—

 
11,567

 
—


Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
For the three months ended September 30, 2014, the effect of 21 unvested performance-based Units were anti-dilutive.
(2)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the effect of the Company's unvested Units and CSEs were anti-dilutive.

Note 14—Fair Values
Fair value represents the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The following fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to be used in valuation techniques to measure fair value:
Level 1:    Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
Level 2:    Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
Level 3:    Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity).
Certain of the Company's assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value either on a recurring or non-recurring basis. Assets required to be marked-to-market and reported at fair value every reporting period are classified as being valued on a recurring basis. Assets not required to be recorded at fair value every period may be recorded at fair value if a specific provision or other impairment is recorded within the period to mark the carrying value of the asset to market as of the reporting date. Such assets are classified as being valued on a non-recurring basis.

34
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

The following fair value hierarchy table summarizes the Company's assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis by the above categories ($ in thousands):
 
 
 
Fair Value Using
 
Total
 
Quoted market
prices in
active markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
As of September 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets
$
11,751

 
$
—

 
$
11,751

 
$
—

Derivative liabilities
497

 
—

 
497

 
—

Non-recurring basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans(1)
28,269

 
—

 
—

 
28,269

Impaired real estate(2)
25,544

 
—

 
—

 
25,544

As of December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets
$
11,175

 
$
—

 
$
11,175

 
$
—

Derivative liabilities
1,653

 
—

 
1,653

 
—

Non-recurring basis:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
115,423

 
—

 
—

 
115,423

Impaired real estate
35,680

 
—

 
5,744

 
29,936

Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
The Company recorded a recovery of loan losses on one loan with a fair value of $28.3 million based on the loan's remaining term of 1.75 years and interest rate of 4.7% using discounted cash flow analysis.
(2)
The Company recorded impairment on one real estate asset with a fair value of $18.0 million based on a discount rate of 16.0%, average annual revenue growth of 2.2% and remaining inventory sell out period of 6.5 years using discounted cash flows. In addition, the Company recorded impairment on one real estate asset with a fair value of $7.5 million based on a discount rate of 13.0%, average annual revenue growth of 4.0% and remaining inventory sell out period of 6.0 years using discounted cash flows.

Fair values of financial instruments—The Company's estimated fair values of its loans receivable and other lending investments and debt obligations were $1.2 billion and $4.2 billion, respectively, as of September 30, 2014 and $1.4 billion and $4.5 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2013. The Company determined that the significant inputs used to value its loans receivable and other lending investments and debt obligations fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value of other financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accrued interest receivable and accounts payable, approximate the fair values of the instruments. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash values are considered Level 1 on the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of other financial instruments, including derivative assets and liabilities, are included in the fair value hierarchy table above.
Note 15—Segment Reporting

The Company has determined that it has four reportable segments based on how management reviews and manages its business. These reportable segments include: Real Estate Finance, Net Lease, Operating Properties and Land. The Real Estate Finance segment includes all of the Company's activities related to senior and mezzanine real estate loans and real estate related securities. The Net Lease segment includes all of the Company's activities related to the ownership and leasing of corporate facilities. The Operating Properties segment includes all of the Company's activities and operations related to its commercial and residential properties. The Land segment includes the Company's activities related to its developable land portfolio.

35
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

The Company evaluates performance based on the following financial measures for each segment. The Company's segment information is as follows ($ in thousands):
 
Real Estate Finance
 
Net Lease
 
Operating Properties
 
Land
 
Corporate/Other(1)
 
Company Total
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating lease income
$
—

 
$
36,947

 
$
23,513

 
$
231

 
$
—

 
$
60,691

Interest income
31,098

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
31,098

Other income
885

 
3,573

 
11,795

 
496

 
1,658

 
18,407

Land sales revenue
—

 
—

 
—

 
3,290

 
—

 
3,290

Total revenue
31,983

 
40,520

 
35,308

 
4,017

 
1,658

 
113,486

Earnings (loss) from equity method investments
—

 
349

 
177

 
123

 
48,929

 
49,578

Income from sales of real estate
—

 
—

 
27,791

 
—

 
—

 
27,791

Revenue and other earnings
31,983

 
40,869

 
63,276

 
4,140

 
50,587

 
190,855

Real estate expense
—

 
(6,059
)
 
(28,795
)
 
(6,431
)
 
—

 
(41,285
)
Land cost of sales
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2,763
)
 
—

 
(2,763
)
Other expense
(283
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
568

 
285

Allocated interest expense
(14,187
)
 
(18,156
)
 
(10,169
)
 
(7,490
)
 
(5,422
)
 
(55,424
)
Allocated general and administrative(2)
(3,492
)
 
(4,610
)
 
(2,699
)
 
(3,566
)
 
(5,737
)
 
(20,104
)
Segment profit (loss)(3)
$
14,021

 
$
12,044

 
$
21,613

 
$
(16,110
)
 
$
39,996

 
$
71,564

Other significant non-cash items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
$
(673
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(673
)
Impairment of assets
—

 
231

 
4,231

 
11,000

 
—

 
15,462

Depreciation and amortization
—

 
9,522

 
7,606

 
320

 
274

 
17,722

Capitalized expenditures
—

 
595

 
20,555

 
25,655

 
—

 
46,805

Three Months Ended September 30, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating lease income
$
—

 
$
36,063

 
$
24,164

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
60,227

Interest income
24,235

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
24,235

Other income
1,731

 
—

 
8,045

 
333

 
1,125

 
11,234

Total revenue
25,966

 
36,063

 
32,209

 
333

 
1,125

 
95,696

Earnings (loss) from equity method investments
—

 
679

 
533

 
(2,178
)
 
5,311

 
4,345

Income from sales of real estate
—

 
—

 
14,075

 
—

 
—

 
14,075

Income (loss) from discontinued operations(4)
—

 
350

 
486

 
—

 
—

 
836

Gain from discontinued operations
—

 
—

 
9,166

 
—

 
—

 
9,166

Revenue and other earnings
25,966

 
37,092

 
56,469

 
(1,845
)
 
6,436

 
124,118

Real estate expense
—

 
(5,191
)
 
(25,152
)
 
(7,203
)
 
—

 
(37,546
)
Other expense
(253
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,242
)
 
(1,495
)
Allocated interest expense(5)
(16,172
)
 
(19,066
)
 
(11,082
)
 
(7,541
)
 
(9,932
)
 
(63,793
)
Allocated general and administrative(2)
(3,610
)
 
(4,282
)
 
(2,735
)
 
(2,487
)
 
(6,608
)
 
(19,722
)
Segment profit (loss)(3)
$
5,931

 
$
8,553

 
$
17,500

 
$
(19,076
)
 
$
(11,346
)
 
$
1,562

Other significant non-cash items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
$
(9,834
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(9,834
)
Impairment of assets(5)
—

 
494

 
6,291

 
—

 
—

 
6,785

Depreciation and amortization(5)
—

 
9,556

 
8,884

 
288

 
291

 
19,019

Capitalized expenditures
—

 
4,322

 
11,906

 
8,877

 
—

 
25,105

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

36
iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

 
Real Estate Finance
 
Net Lease
 
Operating Properties
 
Land
 
Corporate/Other(1)
 
Company Total
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating lease income
$
—

 
$
113,502

 
$
69,631

 
$
633

 
$
—

 
$
183,766

Interest income
94,139

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
94,139

Other income
20,327

 
4,306

 
32,335

 
865

 
4,420

 
62,253

Land sales revenue
—

 
—

 
—

 
11,920

 
—

 
11,920

Total revenue
114,466

 
117,808

 
101,966

 
13,418

 
4,420

 
352,078

Earnings (loss) from equity method investments
—

 
1,497

 
1,125

 
(286
)
 
74,512

 
76,848

Income from sales of real estate
—

 
—

 
61,465

 
—

 
—

 
61,465

Revenue and other earnings
114,466

 
119,305

 
164,556

 
13,132

 
78,932

 
490,391

Real estate expense
—

 
(17,253
)
 
(86,338
)
 
(20,861
)
 
—

 
(124,452
)
Land cost of sales
—

 
—

 
—

 
(10,028
)
 
—

 
(10,028
)
Other expense
(1,016
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(3,610
)
 
(4,626
)
Allocated interest expense
(45,497
)
 
(54,775
)
 
(30,657
)
 
(21,943
)
 
(16,538
)
 
(169,410
)
Allocated general and administrative(2)
(11,026
)
 
(13,592
)
 
(7,966
)
 
(10,839
)
 
(17,821
)
 
(61,244
)
Segment profit (loss)(3)
$
56,927

 
$
33,685

 
$
39,595

 
$
(50,539
)
 
$
40,963

 
$
120,631

Other significant non-cash items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
$
(6,865
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(6,865
)
Impairment of assets
—

 
3,210

 
8,131

 
10,400

 
—

 
21,741

Depreciation and amortization
—

 
29,332

 
23,838

 
1,114

 
873

 
55,157

Capitalized expenditures
—

 
169

 
46,973

 
58,711

 
—

 
105,853

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating lease income
$
—

 
$
108,497

 
$
66,857

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
175,354

Interest income
78,584

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
78,584

Other income
4,229

 
—

 
27,623

 
833

 
3,093

 
35,778

Total revenue
82,813

 
108,497

 
94,480

 
833

 
3,093

 
289,716

Earnings (loss) from equity method investments
—

 
2,017

 
5,006

 
(5,268
)
 
32,591

 
34,346

Income from sales of real estate
—

 
—

 
68,615

 
3,477

 
—

 
72,092

Income (loss) from discontinued operations(4)
—

 
1,354

 
1,328

 
—

 
—

 
2,682

Gain from discontinued operations
—

 
3,395

 
19,093

 
—

 
—

 
22,488

Revenue and other earnings
82,813

 
115,263

 
188,522

 
(958
)
 
35,684

 
421,324

Real estate expense
—

 
(16,433
)
 
(75,695
)
 
(20,234
)
 
—

 
(112,362
)
Other expense
(1,586
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(5,680
)
 
(7,266
)
Allocated interest expense(5)
(55,500
)
 
(59,296
)
 
(37,259
)
 
(23,226
)
 
(29,235
)
 
(204,516
)
Allocated general and administrative(2)
(9,661
)
 
(10,353
)
 
(7,140
)
 
(6,122
)
 
(19,248
)
 
(52,524
)
Segment profit (loss)(3)
$
16,066

 
$
29,181

 
$
68,428

 
$
(50,540
)
 
$
(18,479
)
 
$
44,656

Other significant non-cash items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
$
5,392

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
5,392

Impairment of assets(5)
—

 
494

 
6,687

 
—

 
—

 
7,181

Depreciation and amortization(5)
—

 
28,787

 
23,321

 
817

 
948

 
53,873

Capitalized expenditures
—

 
21,977

 
26,312

 
24,476

 
—

 
72,765

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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iStar Financial Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(unaudited)

 
Real Estate Finance
 
Net Lease
 
Operating Properties
 
Land
 
Corporate/Other(1)
 
Company Total
As of September 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Real estate
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Real estate, net
—

 
1,215,034

 
626,713

 
841,079

 
—

 
2,682,826

Real estate available and held for sale
—

 
—

 
196,597

 
121,367

 
—

 
317,964

Total real estate
—

 
1,215,034

 
823,310

 
962,446

 
—

 
3,000,790

Loans receivable and other lending investments, net
1,190,746

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,190,746

Other investments
—

 
127,070

 
14,223

 
65,949

 
107,033

 
314,275

Total portfolio assets
$
1,190,746

 
$
1,342,104

 
$
837,533

 
$
1,028,395

 
$
107,033

 
4,505,811

Cash and other assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
974,814

Total assets


 


 


 


 


 
$
5,480,625

As of December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Real estate, net
—

 
1,358,248

 
638,088

 
799,845

 
—

 
2,796,181

Real estate available and held for sale
—

 
—

 
228,328

 
132,189

 
—


360,517

Total real estate
—

 
1,358,248

 
866,416

 
932,034

 
—

 
3,156,698

Loans receivable and other lending investments, net
1,370,109

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,370,109

Other investments
—

 
16,408

 
16,032

 
29,765

 
145,004

 
207,209

Total portfolio assets
$
1,370,109

 
$
1,374,656

 
$
882,448

 
$
961,799

 
$
145,004

 
4,734,016

Cash and other assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
907,995

Total assets


 


 


 


 


 
$
5,642,011


Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
Corporate/Other represents all corporate level and unallocated items including any intercompany eliminations necessary to reconcile to consolidated Company totals. This caption also includes the Company's joint venture investments and strategic investments that are not related to the other reportable segments above, including the Company's share of equity in earnings from LNR of $16.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. See Note 6 for further details on the Company's investment in LNR and summarized financial information of LNR.
(2)
General and administrative excludes stock-based compensation expense of $3.3 million and $8.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $4.6 million and $14.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.
(3)
The following is a reconciliation of segment profit (loss) to net income (loss) ($ in thousands):
 
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Segment profit (loss)
$
71,564

 
$
1,562

 
$
120,631

 
$
44,656

Less: (Provision for) recovery of loan losses
673

 
9,834

 
6,865

 
(5,392
)
Less: Impairment of assets(4)
(15,462
)
 
(6,785
)
 
(21,741
)
 
(7,181
)
Less: Stock-based compensation expense
(3,273
)
 
(4,563
)
 
(8,544
)
 
(14,484
)
Less: Depreciation and amortization(4)
(17,722
)
 
(19,019
)
 
(55,157
)
 
(53,873
)
Less: Income tax (expense) benefit(4)
(103
)
 
3,879

 
619

 
(688
)
Less: Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net
(186
)
 
(3,498
)
 
(24,953
)
 
(28,282
)
Net income (loss)
$
35,491

 
$
(18,590
)
 
$
17,720

 
$
(65,244
)
(4)
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, excludes certain amounts reclassified to discontinued operations on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(5)
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, includes related amounts reclassified to discontinued operations on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Certain statements in this report, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements are included with respect to, among other things, iStar Financial Inc.'s (the "Company's") current business plan, business strategy, portfolio management, prospects and liquidity. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In assessing all forward-looking statements, readers are urged to read carefully all cautionary statements contained in this Form 10-Q and the uncertainties and risks described in Item 1A—"Risk Factors" in our 2013 Annual Report (as defined below), all of which could affect our future results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. For purposes of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, the terms "we," "our" and "us" refer to iStar Financial Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
The discussion below should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the "2013 Annual Report"). These historical financial statements may not be indicative of our future performance. We have reclassified certain items in our consolidated financial statements of prior periods to conform to our current financial statements presentation.
Introduction
iStar Financial Inc. is a fully-integrated finance and investment company focused on the commercial real estate industry. We provide custom-tailored investment capital to high-end private and corporate owners of real estate and invest directly across a range of real estate sectors. We are taxed as a real estate investment trust, or "REIT," and have invested more than $35 billion over the past two decades. Our primary business segments are real estate finance, net lease, operating properties and land.
Executive Overview

In conjunction with improving economic and commercial real estate market conditions, we have continued to make meaningful progress towards achieving a number of our strategic corporate objectives. Broad access to the capital markets has continued to allow us to extend our debt maturity profile, lower our cost of capital and become primarily an unsecured borrower. Over the past several quarters, we have significantly reduced our level of nonperforming loans and non-core assets through the monetization of legacy assets. In addition, through strategic ventures, we have partnered with other providers of capital within our net lease segment and with developers with homebuilding expertise within our land segment. These transactions and resulting benefits to liquidity have allowed us to increase new investment activity within our various business segments, which we anticipate should drive future revenue growth. During the quarter, we originated and funded $205.6 million of investments and had $652.8 million of cash at quarter end which we expect to be used primarily to fund future investment activities.
During the three months ended September 30, 2014, three of our four business segments, including real estate finance, net lease and operating properties contributed positively to our earnings. We continue to work on repositioning or redeveloping our transitional operating properties and progressing on the entitlement and development of our land assets in order to maximize their value. We intend to continue these efforts, with the objective of having these assets contribute positively to earnings in the future. For the quarter ended September 30, 2014, we recorded net income allocable to common shareholders of $22.3 million, compared to a loss of $(30.6) million during the same period in the prior year. Adjusted income (loss) allocable to common shareholders for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 was $57.7 million, compared to $(7.3) million during the same period in the prior year.

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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Operating lease income
$
60,691

 
$
60,227

 
$
464

 
1
 %
Interest income
31,098

 
24,235

 
6,863

 
28
 %
Other income
18,407

 
11,234

 
7,173

 
64
 %
Land sales revenue
3,290

 
—

 
3,290

 
100
 %
Total revenue
113,486

 
95,696

 
17,790

 
19
 %
Interest expense
55,424

 
63,793

 
(8,369
)
 
(13
)%
Real estate expenses
41,285

 
37,546

 
3,739

 
10
 %
Cost of land sales
2,763

 
—

 
2,763

 
100
 %
Depreciation and amortization
17,722

 
18,962

 
(1,240
)
 
(7
)%
General and administrative
23,377

 
24,285

 
(908
)
 
(4
)%
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
(673
)
 
(9,834
)
 
9,161

 
>100%

Impairment of assets
15,462

 
6,261

 
9,201

 
>100%

Other expense
(285
)
 
1,495

 
(1,780
)
 
>(100)%

Total costs and expenses
155,075

 
142,508

 
12,567

 
9
 %
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net
(186
)
 
(3,498
)
 
3,312

 
95
 %
Earnings from equity method investments
49,578

 
4,345

 
45,233

 
>100%

Income tax (expense) benefit
(103
)
 
3,879

 
(3,982
)
 
>(100)%

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
—

 
255

 
(255
)
 
(100
)%
Gain from discontinued operations
—

 
9,166

 
(9,166
)
 
(100
)%
Income from sales of real estate
27,791

 
14,075

 
13,716

 
97
 %
Net income (loss)
$
35,491

 
$
(18,590
)
 
$
54,081

 
>100%


Revenue—Operating lease income, which primarily includes income from net lease assets and commercial operating properties, increased to $60.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $60.2 million for the same period in 2013.

Operating lease income from net lease assets increased to $37.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $36.1 million for the same period in 2013. The net lease portfolio generated an unleveraged yield of 7.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to 7.4% during the same period in 2013 as rates for new leases were greater than rental rates for leases that terminated since September 30, 2013. Operating lease income for same store net lease assets, defined as net lease assets we owned on or prior to January 1, 2013 and were in service through September 30, 2014, increased to $36.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $36.0 million for the same period in 2013 due primarily to an increase in rent per occupied square foot for same store net lease assets, which was $9.69 for the third quarter in 2014 as compared to $9.56 for the same period in 2013. The increase was partially offset by a decline in occupancy rates for same store net lease assets, which was 93.1% at September 30, 2014 as compared to 93.3% at September 30, 2013. We had a net lease asset with a lease that commenced subsequent to September 30, 2013, which was sold prior to September 30, 2014. The lease resulted in an additional $0.5 million of operating lease income for the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013.

Operating lease income from commercial operating properties decreased to $23.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $24.2 million for the same period in 2013 as rates for new leases were less than leases that terminated since September 30, 2013. Operating lease income for same store commercial operating properties, defined as commercial operating properties (excluding hotels) we owned on or prior to January 1, 2013 and were in service through September 30, 2014, decreased to $20.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $23.8 million for the same period in 2013 due primarily to a decline in rent per occupied square foot for same store commercial operating properties, which was $25.29 and $28.76, respectively. The decline was partially offset by an increase in occupancy rates for same store commercial operating properties, which increased to 62.6% as of September 30, 2014 from 62.3% as of September 30, 2013. In addition, we acquired title to additional commercial

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operating properties during 2014, which contributed $1.9 million to operating lease income for the three months ended September 30, 2014. Ancillary operating lease income for residential operating properties increased $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013.

Interest income increased to $31.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $24.2 million for the same period in 2013 due primarily to increases in the volume and interest rates of performing loans. New investment originations and additional fundings of existing loans raised our average balance of performing loans to $1.27 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 from $1.16 billion for the same period in 2013. Our weighted average yield of our performing loans increased to 9.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2014 from 8.0% for the same period in 2013 due primarily to payoffs of loans with lower interest rates, an increased rate associated with a loan that repaid and higher interest rates for new loan originations during the quarter ended September 30, 2014.
Other income increased to $18.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $11.2 million for the same period in 2013. The increase was due primarily to $3.4 million of income related to an early lease termination and $3.1 million of income related to a settlement with a former borrower.
Land sales and costs—During the three months ended September 30, 2014, we sold residential lots from three of our master planned community properties for proceeds of $3.3 million which had associated cost of sales of $2.8 million.
Costs and expenses—Interest expense decreased to $55.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $63.8 million for the same period in 2013 due to a lower average outstanding debt balance and a lower weighted average cost of debt. The average outstanding balance of our debt declined to $4.07 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $4.35 billion for the same period in 2013. Our weighted average effective cost of debt decreased to 5.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2014 from 5.7% for the same period in 2013. The decline was primarily a result of the refinancing of higher interest rate senior unsecured notes with lower interest rate senior unsecured notes during 2013.
Real estate expenses increased to $41.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $37.5 million for the same period in 2013. Expenses for commercial operating properties increased to $22.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $19.7 million for the same period in 2013. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, expenses for same store commercial operating properties, excluding hotels, increased to $12.8 million from $12.0 million for the same period in 2013 due primarily to higher occupancy at a property. We acquired title to additional commercial operating properties in 2014, which contributed $3.9 million to real estate expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2014. Additionally, expenses for hotel properties decreased to $5.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 from $7.2 million for the same period in 2013 due to the conversion of hotel rooms to residential units to be sold at a hotel property. Costs associated with residential units increased to $6.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 from $5.4 million for the same period in 2013 due to sales assessments at one of our residential properties and carrying costs for additional residential units where construction was completed, offset by a reduction of expenses due to the sale of residential units since September 30, 2013.
Depreciation and amortization decreased to $17.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $19.0 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to a lower depreciable asset base.
General and administrative expenses decreased to $23.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $24.3 million for the same period in 2013 primarily related to the timing of expense recognition for our performance based compensation program.
The net recovery of loan losses was $0.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to a net recovery for loan losses of $9.8 million for the same period in 2013. Included in the net recovery for the three months ended September 30, 2014 were recoveries of previously recorded loan loss reserves of $0.9 million and an increase of $0.2 million in the general reserve due primarily to new investment originations. Included in the net recovery for the three months ended September 30, 2013 were recoveries of previously recorded loan loss reserves of $44.1 million offset by specific reserves totaling $38.8 million which were established on non-performing loans during the period.
During the three months ended September 30, 2014, we recorded impairments on real estate assets totaling $15.5 million resulting from continued unfavorable local market conditions at two real estate properties. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded $6.8 million of impairments on real estate assets, including $0.5 million recorded in discontinued operations, due primarily to a change in business strategy for a residential property.

Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net—During the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we incurred losses on early extinguishment of debt of $0.2 million and $3.5 million, respectively. During the three months ended September 30,

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2013, we made repayments on our February 2013 Secured Credit Facility and our March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities which resulted in net losses on the early extinguishment of debt due to accelerated amortization of discounts and fees.

Earnings from equity method investments—Earnings from equity method investments increased to $49.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $4.3 million for the same period in 2013. During the quarter ended September 30, 2014, we recognized $32.9 million of income resulting from asset sales by one of our equity method investees. We also recognized $9.0 million of income related to carried interest from a previously held strategic investment.

Income tax benefit—Income taxes are primarily generated by assets held in our taxable REIT subsidiaries ("TRS's"). Income taxes increased to a net tax expense of $0.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to a tax benefit of $3.9 million for the same period in 2013. The period to period difference was due primarily to a tax benefit generated by certain property level expenses during the quarter ended September 30, 2013.

Discontinued operations—During the first quarter of 2014, we adopted ASU 2014-08 (see Note 3), which raised the threshold for discontinued operations reporting to disposals of components that are considered strategic shifts in a company's business. There were no disposals that met this threshold during the quarter. Income (loss) from discontinued operations includes operating results from net lease assets and commercial operating properties held for sale or sold as of December 31, 2013. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we sold two commercial operating properties with a carrying value of $27.4 million, which resulted in a net gain of $9.1 million, and one net lease asset with a carrying value of $2.3 million, which resulted in an impairment loss of $0.5 million.

Income from sales of real estate—During the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we sold residential condominiums for total net proceeds of $70.8 million and $58.5 million, respectively, that resulted in income of $23.2 million and $14.1 million, respectively. Additionally, during the three months ended September 30, 2014, we sold a commercial operating property with a carrying value of $29.4 million resulting in a gain of $4.6 million.


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Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Operating lease income
$
183,766

 
$
175,354

 
$
8,412

 
5
 %
Interest income
94,139

 
78,584

 
15,555

 
20
 %
Other income
62,253

 
35,778

 
26,475

 
74
 %
Land sales revenue
11,920

 
—

 
11,920

 
100
 %
Total revenue
352,078

 
289,716

 
62,362

 
22
 %
Interest expense
169,410

 
204,516

 
(35,106
)
 
(17
)%
Real estate expenses
124,452

 
112,362

 
12,090

 
11
 %
Cost of land sales
10,028

 
—

 
10,028

 
100
 %
Depreciation and amortization
55,157

 
53,615

 
1,542

 
3
 %
General and administrative
69,788

 
67,008

 
2,780

 
4
 %
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
(6,865
)
 
5,392

 
(12,257
)
 
>(100)%

Impairment of assets
21,741

 
6,261

 
15,480

 
>100%

Other expense
4,626

 
7,266

 
(2,640
)
 
(36
)%
Total costs and expenses
448,337

 
456,420

 
(8,083
)
 
(2
)%
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net
(24,953
)
 
(28,282
)
 
3,329

 
(12
)%
Earnings from equity method investments
76,848

 
34,346

 
42,502

 
>100%

Income tax (expense) benefit
619

 
(625
)
 
1,244

 
>100%

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
—

 
1,441

 
(1,441
)
 
(100
)%
Gain from discontinued operations
—

 
22,488

 
(22,488
)
 
(100
)%
Income from sales of real estate
61,465

 
72,092

 
(10,627
)
 
(15
)%
Net income (loss)
$
17,720

 
$
(65,244
)
 
$
82,964

 
>100%


Revenue—Operating lease income, which primarily includes income from net lease assets and commercial operating properties, increased to $183.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $175.4 million for the same period in 2013.
Operating lease income from net lease assets increased to $113.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $108.5 million for the same period in 2013. The net lease portfolio generated an unleveraged yield of 7.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to 7.3% during the same period in 2013 as rates for new leases were greater than rates for leases that terminated since September 30, 2013. Operating lease income for same store net lease assets, defined as net lease assets we owned on or prior to January 1, 2013 and were in service through September 30, 2014, increased to $109.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $108.6 million for the same period in 2013 due primarily to an increase in rent per occupied square foot for same store net lease assets which was $9.69 for the third quarter in 2014 as compared to $9.60 for the same period in 2013. The increase was partially offset by a decline in occupancy rates for same store net lease assets, which was 93.1% at September 30, 2014 as compared to 93.3% at September 30, 2013. We had two net lease assets with leases that commenced subsequent to September 30, 2013, which were sold prior to September 30, 2014. The leases resulted in an additional $3.0 million of operating lease income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013.
Operating lease income from commercial operating properties increased to $67.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $66.9 million for the same period in 2013 as rates for new leases were greater than leases that terminated since September 30, 2013. Operating lease income for same store commercial operating properties, defined as commercial operating properties (excluding hotels) we owned on or prior to January 1, 2013 and were in service through September 30, 2014, decreased to $62.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $65.9 million for the same period in 2013 due primarily to a decline in rent per occupied square foot for same store commercial operating properties, which was $25.32 and $26.58, respectively. The decline was partially offset by an increase in occupancy rates for same store commercial operating properties, which increased to 62.6% as of September 30, 2014 from 62.3% as of September 30, 2013. In addition, we acquired title to additional commercial

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operating properties during 2014, which contributed $2.9 million to operating lease income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.
Interest income increased to $94.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $78.6 million for the same period in 2013 due primarily to increases in the volume and interest rates of performing loans. New investment originations and additional fundings of existing loans raised our average balance of performing loans to $1.31 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $1.20 billion for the same period in 2013. Our weighted average yield of our performing loans increased to 8.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from 7.5% for the same period in 2013 due primarily to higher interest rates for new loan originations and payoffs of loans with lower interest rates during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.
Other income increased to $62.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $35.8 million for the same period in 2013. The increase was due to gains on sales of non-performing loans of $19.1 million as well as $5.3 million of income related to a lease modification fee, $3.4 million of income related to an early lease termination fee and $3.1 million of income related to a settlement with a former borrower. The increase was offset in part by a decline of $2.4 million in loan related income received during the same period in 2013.
Land sales and costs—During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we sold residential lots from three of our master planned community properties for proceeds of $11.9 million which had associated cost of sales of $10.0 million.
Costs and expenses—Interest expense decreased to $169.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $204.5 million for the same period in 2013 due to a lower average outstanding debt balance and a lower weighted average cost of debt. The average outstanding balance of our debt declined to $4.09 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $4.52 billion for the same period in 2013. Our weighted average effective cost of debt decreased to 5.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from 6.0% for the same period in 2013. The decline was a result of the refinancing of higher interest rate secured credit facilities and senior unsecured notes with lower interest rate senior unsecured notes during 2013 and 2014.
Real estate expenses increased to $124.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $112.4 million for the same period in 2013. Expenses for commercial operating properties increased to $65.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $60.3 million for the same period in 2013. We acquired title to additional commercial operating properties in 2014, which contributed $6.0 million to real estate expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, expenses for same store commercial operating properties, excluding hotels, increased to $40.0 million from $37.7 million for the same period in 2013 due primarily to higher occupancy at a property and higher snow removal costs. Additionally, expenses for hotel properties decreased to $17.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $21.4 million for the same period in 2013 due to the conversion of hotel rooms to residential units to be sold at a hotel property. Costs associated with residential units increased to $20.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $15.4 million for the same period in 2013 due to sales assessments at one of our residential properties and carrying costs for additional residential units where construction was completed, offset by a reduction of expenses due to the sale of residential units since September 30, 2013. Carry costs and other expenses on our land assets increased to $20.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $20.2 million for the same period in 2014, primarily related to an increase in costs incurred on certain land assets prior to development.
Depreciation and amortization increased to $55.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $53.6 million for the same period in 2013 primarily due to additional leasing activity, the acquisition of a commercial operating property during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.
General and administrative expenses increased to $69.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $67.0 million for the same period in 2013 primarily related to the timing of expense recognition for our performance based compensation program.
The net recovery of loan losses was $6.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to a net provision for loan losses of $5.4 million for the same period in 2013. Included in the net recovery for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were recoveries of previously recorded loan loss reserves of $8.5 million offset by an increase of $1.6 million in the general reserve due primarily to new investment originations. Included in the net provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were specific reserves totaling $65.8 million which were established on non-performing loans during the period offset by recoveries of previously recorded loan loss reserves of $55.1 million.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recorded impairments on real estate assets totaling $21.7 million resulting from continued unfavorable local market conditions at two real estate properties, a change in business strategy for a residential property and resulting from the sale of a net lease asset. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded

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$7.2 million of impairments on real estate assets, including $0.9 million recorded in discontinued operations, due primarily to a change in business strategy for a residential property.

Other expense decreased to $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $7.3 million for the same period in 2013. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we incurred $4.4 million of third party expenses in connection with the refinancing of our October 2012 Secured Credit Facility with our February 2013 Secured Credit Facility during 2013 and $1.5 million of foreign exchange losses. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, in connection with the full repayment and termination of our February 2013 Secured Credit Facility, we recorded $3.6 million of expense from other comprehensive loss as a portion of an interest rate cap related to our variable rate debt was no longer expected to be highly effective.
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net—During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we incurred losses on early extinguishment of debt of $25.0 million. Together with cash on hand, net proceeds from the issuances of our $550 million of 4.00% senior unsecured notes due November 2017 and our $770 million of 5.00% senior unsecured notes due July 2019 were used to fully repay and terminate our February 2013 Secured Credit Facility. As a result, during the quarter ended September 30, 2014, we expensed $22.8 million relating to accelerated amortization of discount and fees associated with the payoff of our February 2013 Secured Credit Facility.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we incurred $7.7 million of losses on the early extinguishment of debt due to accelerated amortization of discounts and fees in connection with the refinancing of our October 2012 Secured Credit Facility with our February 2013 Secured Credit Facility. We also recorded $11.1 million of losses related to the accelerated amortization of discounts and fees in connection with amortization payments that we made on our 2012 and 2013 Secured Credit Facilities. We also redeemed our $448.5 million 5.95% senior unsecured notes due October 2013 prior to maturity and incurred $9.5 million of losses related to a prepayment penalty and the acceleration of amortization of discounts.
Earnings from equity method investments—Earnings from equity method investments increased to $76.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $34.3 million for the same period in 2013. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recognized $56.3 million of income resulting from asset sales by two of our equity method investees and a legal settlement received by one of the investees. We also recognized $9.0 million of income related to carried interest from a previously held strategic investment. The increase was offset by lower income from sales of residential property units recorded by one of our real estate equity investments and the sale of our interest in LNR in April 2013. We had no equity in earnings from LNR during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013 in which we recorded equity in earnings of $45.4 million, which was offset by an other than temporary impairment of $30.9 million arising from the terms of the sale of our investment in LNR. We and other owners of LNR entered into negotiations with potential purchasers of LNR beginning in September 2012. After an extensive due diligence and negotiation process, the LNR owners entered into a definitive contract to sell LNR in January 2013 at a fixed sale price which, from our perspective, reflected in part our then-current expectations about the future results of LNR and potential volatility in its business. The definitive sale contract provided that LNR would not make cash distributions to its owners during the fourth quarter of 2012 through the closing of the sale. Notwithstanding the fixed terms of the contract, our investment balance in LNR increased due to equity in earnings recorded which resulted in our recognition of other than temporary impairment on our investment during 2013.

Discontinued operations—During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we adopted ASU 2014-08 (see Note 3), which raised the threshold for discontinued operations reporting to disposals of components that are considered strategic shifts in a company's business. There were no disposals that met this threshold during the period. Income (loss) from discontinued operations includes operating results from net lease assets and commercial operating properties held for sale or sold as of December 31, 2013. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we sold five commercial operating properties with a carrying value of $70.5 million, which resulted in a net gain of $19.1 million, and four net lease assets with a carrying value of $15.7 million, which resulted in a net gain of $2.9 million.

Income from sales of real estate—During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we sold residential condominiums for total net proceeds of $165.6 million and $222.6 million, respectively, that resulted in income of $56.9 million and $72.1 million, respectively. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we sold a commercial operating property with a carrying value of $29.4 million resulting in a gain of $4.6 million.


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Adjusted income and Adjusted EBITDA

In addition to net income (loss), we use Adjusted income and Adjusted EBITDA to measure our operating performance. Adjusted income represents net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders, prior to the effect of depreciation and amortization, provision for loan losses, impairment of assets, loss on transfer of interest to unconsolidated subsidiary, stock-based compensation expense, and the non-cash portion of gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) plus the sum of interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, provision for loan losses, impairment of assets, stock-based compensation expense and loss on transfer of interest to unconsolidated subsidiary, adjusted for gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt.

We believe Adjusted income and Adjusted EBITDA are useful measures to consider, in addition to net income (loss), as they may help investors evaluate our core operating performance prior to certain non-cash items.

Adjusted income and Adjusted EBITDA should be examined in conjunction with net income (loss) as shown in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Adjusted income and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) (determined in accordance with GAAP), as an indicator of our performance, or to cash flows from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our liquidity, nor are Adjusted income and Adjusted EBITDA indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs or available for distribution to shareholders. Rather, Adjusted income and Adjusted EBITDA are additional measures for us to use to analyze how our business is performing. It should be noted that our manner of calculating Adjusted income and Adjusted EBITDA may differ from the calculations of similarly-titled measures by other companies.
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
(in thousands)
Adjusted income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) allocable to common shareholders
$
22,327

 
$
(30,571
)
 
$
(20,454
)
 
$
(97,839
)
Add: Depreciation and amortization(1)
18,339

 
19,019

 
56,525

 
53,873

Add: Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
(673
)
 
(9,834
)
 
(6,865
)
 
5,392

Add: Impairment of assets(2)
15,462

 
6,785

 
21,741

 
7,181

Add: Stock-based compensation expense
3,273

 
4,563

 
8,544

 
14,484

Add: Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net(3)
186

 
3,498

 
24,953

 
16,768

Less: HPU/Participating Security allocation
(1,183
)
 
(773
)
 
(3,390
)
 
(3,153
)
Adjusted income (loss) allocable to common shareholders
$
57,731

 
$
(7,313
)
 
$
81,054

 
$
(3,294
)

Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, depreciation and amortization includes $57 and $258, respectively, of depreciation and amortization reclassified to discontinued operations. Depreciation and amortization also includes our proportionate share of depreciation and amortization expense for equity method investments and excludes the portion of depreciation and amortization expense allocable to noncontrolling interests.
(2)
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, impairment of assets includes $524 and $920 of impairment of assets reclassified to discontinued operations.
(3)
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, loss on early extinguishment of debt, net excludes the portion of losses paid in cash of $0 and $11,514, respectively.


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For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
(in thousands)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
35,491

 
$
(18,590
)
 
$
17,720

 
$
(65,244
)
Add: Interest expense(1)
56,480

 
63,793

 
172,743

 
204,516

Less: Income tax expense (benefit)
103

 
(3,879
)
 
(619
)
 
625

Add: Depreciation and amortization(2)
18,964

 
19,019

 
58,461

 
53,873

EBITDA
111,038

 
60,343

 
248,305

 
193,770

Add: Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
(673
)
 
(9,834
)
 
(6,865
)
 
5,392

Add: Impairment of assets(3)
15,462

 
6,785

 
21,741

 
7,181

Add: Stock-based compensation expense
3,273

 
4,563

 
8,544

 
14,484

Add: Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net(4)
186

 
3,498

 
24,953

 
16,768

Adjusted EBITDA
$
129,286

 
$
65,355

 
$
296,678

 
$
237,595


Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
Interest expense includes our proportionate share of interest for equity method investments.
(2)
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, depreciation and amortization includes $57 and $258, respectively, of depreciation and amortization reclassified to discontinued operations. Depreciation and amortization also includes our proportionate share of depreciation and amortization expense for equity method investments.
(3)
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, impairment of assets includes $524 and $920 of impairment of assets reclassified to discontinued operations.
(4)
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, loss on early extinguishment of debt, net excludes the portion of losses paid in cash of $0 and $11,514, respectively.

Risk Management

Loan Credit Statistics—The table below summarizes our non-performing loans and the reserves for loan losses associated with our loans ($ in thousands):
 
As of
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Non-performing loans
 
 
 
Carrying value(1)
$
93,235

 
$
203,604

As a percentage of total carrying value of loans
9.3
%
 
16.6
%
Reserve for loan losses
 
 
 
Impaired loan asset-specific reserves for loan losses
$
89,107

 
$
348,004

As a percentage of gross carrying value of impaired loans
42.1
%
 
46.3
%
Total reserve for loan losses
$
119,907

 
$
377,204

As a percentage of total loans before loan loss reserves
10.6
%
 
23.5
%

Explanatory Note:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, carrying values of non-performing loans are net of asset-specific reserves for loan losses of $86.7 million and $317.0 million, respectively.

Non-Performing Loans—We designate loans as non-performing at such time as: (1) the loan becomes 90 days delinquent; (2) the loan has a maturity default; or (3) management determines it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. All non-performing loans are placed on non-accrual status and income is only recognized in certain cases upon actual cash receipt. As of September 30, 2014, we had non-performing loans with an aggregate carrying value of $93.2 million compared to non-performing loans of $203.6 million at December 31, 2013. Our non-performing loans decreased during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as we sold two non-performing loans and received title to

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properties that served as collateral in full satisfaction for other non-performing loans. We expect that our level of non-performing loans will fluctuate from period to period.

Reserve for Loan Losses—The reserve for loan losses was $119.9 million as of September 30, 2014, or 10.6% of total loans, compared to $377.2 million or 23.5% at December 31, 2013. The reduction in the balance of the reserve was the result of $250.4 million of charge-offs associated with the resolutions of non-performing loans and $6.9 million of recoveries of loan losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the provision for loan losses includes recoveries of previously recorded loan loss reserves of $8.5 million offset by an increase of $1.6 million in the general reserve due primarily to new investment originations. We expect that our level of reserve for loan losses will fluctuate from period to period. Due to the volatility of the commercial real estate market, the process of estimating collateral values and reserves requires the use of significant judgment. In addition, the process of estimating values and reserves for our European loan assets, which had a carrying value of $40.2 million as of September 30, 2014, is subject to additional risks related to the economic uncertainty in the Eurozone. We currently believe there are adequate collateral and reserves to support the carrying values of the loans.

The reserve for loan losses includes an asset-specific component and a formula-based component. An asset-specific reserve is established for an impaired loan when the estimated fair value of the loan's collateral less costs to sell is lower than the carrying value of the loan. As of September 30, 2014, asset-specific reserves decreased to $89.1 million compared to $348.0 million at December 31, 2013, primarily due to charge-offs on non-performing loans that were sold and non-performing loans where we took title to properties that served as collateral in full satisfaction of such loans.

The formula-based general reserve is derived from estimated principal default probabilities and loss severities applied to groups of performing loans based upon risk ratings assigned to loans with similar risk characteristics during our quarterly loan portfolio assessment. During this assessment, we perform a comprehensive analysis of our loan portfolio and assign risk ratings to loans that incorporate management's current judgments about their credit quality based on all known and relevant factors that may affect collectability. We consider, among other things, payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. This methodology results in loans being segmented by risk classification into risk rating categories that are associated with estimated probabilities of default and principal loss. We estimate loss rates based on historical realized losses experienced within our portfolio and take into account current economic conditions affecting the commercial real estate market when establishing appropriate time frames to evaluate loss experience.
The general reserve increased to $30.8 million or 3.3% of performing loans as of September 30, 2014, compared to $29.2 million or 2.7% of performing loans at December 31, 2013. This increase was primarily attributable to the increase in the balance of performing loans, which was driven by new investment originations.

Risk concentrations—As of September 30, 2014, our total investment portfolio, consisting of real estate, loans receivable and other lending investments and other investments, was comprised of the following property and collateral types ($ in thousands)(1):
Property/Collateral Types
 
Real Estate Finance
 
Net Lease
 
Operating Properties
 
Land
 
Total
 
% of
Total
Office / Industrial
 
$
19,016

 
$
919,825

 
$
321,538

 
$
—

 
$
1,260,379

 
25.3
%
Land
 
60,169

 
—

 
—

 
1,032,930

 
1,093,099

 
21.9
%
Entertainment / Leisure
 
—

 
580,184

 
—

 
—

 
580,184

 
11.6
%
Mixed Use / Mixed Collateral
 
329,442

 
—

 
242,486

 
—

 
571,928

 
11.5
%
Hotel
 
251,360

 
136,080

 
53,893

 
—

 
441,333

 
8.8
%
Retail
 
163,457

 
57,348

 
118,799

 
—

 
339,604

 
6.8
%
Condominium
 
116,342

 
—

 
190,791

 
—

 
307,133

 
6.2
%
Other Property Types
 
281,760

 
9,483

 
—

 
—

 
291,243

 
5.8
%
Strategic Investments
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
107,033

 
2.1
%
Total
 
$
1,221,546

 
$
1,702,920

 
$
927,507

 
$
1,032,930

 
$
4,991,936

 
100.0
%

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Geographic Region
 
Real Estate Finance
 
Net Lease
 
Operating Properties
 
Land
 
Total
 
% of
Total
Northeast
 
$
536,245

 
$
387,588

 
$
143,666

 
$
201,073

 
$
1,268,572

 
25.4
%
West
 
105,097

 
438,364

 
128,074

 
356,398

 
1,027,933

 
20.6
%
Southeast
 
79,180

 
257,160

 
287,498

 
119,654

 
743,492

 
14.9
%
Southwest
 
121,993

 
236,171

 
183,465

 
139,425

 
681,054

 
13.6
%
Mid-Atlantic
 
176,651

 
145,021

 
132,899

 
191,287

 
645,858

 
13.0
%
Central
 
95,245

 
93,786

 
49,439

 
9,632

 
248,102

 
5.0
%
Various
 
29,906

 
142,774

 
2,466

 
15,461

 
190,607

 
3.8
%
International(2)
 
77,229

 
2,056

 
—

 
—

 
79,285

 
1.6
%
Strategic Investments(2)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
107,033

 
2.1
%
Total
 
$
1,221,546

 
$
1,702,920

 
$
927,507

 
$
1,032,930

 
$
4,991,936

 
100.0
%

Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
Based on the carrying value of our total investment portfolio gross of accumulated depreciation and general loan loss reserves.
(2)
Strategic investments include $16.7 million of international assets. Combined, international and strategic investments include $46.6 million of European assets, including $30.7 million in Germany and $15.9 million in the United Kingdom.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, we funded investments totaling $205.6 million, comprised of $138.6 million of new originations and $67.0 million associated with ongoing developments and prior financing commitments. Also during the three months ended September 30, 2014, we received $512.7 million of proceeds from our portfolios from repayments and sales, comprised of $307.8 million from real estate finance, $105.3 million from operating properties, $91.3 million from other investments, $5.0 million from net lease assets and $3.3 million from land. As of September 30, 2014, we had unrestricted cash of $652.8 million and $105.8 million of debt maturities due before September 30, 2015.
The following table outlines our capital expenditures on real estate assets reflected in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, by segment ($ in thousands):
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Net Lease
$
5,167

 
$
21,977

Operating Properties
44,719

 
30,517

Land
53,625

 
24,476

Total capital expenditures on real estate assets
$
103,511

 
$
76,970


Over the next 12 months, we currently expect to fund in the range of $175 million to $250 million of capital expenditures within our portfolio. The majority of these amounts relate to our land development activities and operating properties. The amount spent will depend on the pace of our development activities as well as the extent to which we strategically partner with others to complete these projects. Our capital sources to meet expected cash uses through the next 12 months will primarily include cash on hand, loan repayments from borrowers, proceeds from asset sales and raising capital through debt refinancings or equity capital transactions.
We cannot predict with certainty the specific transactions we will undertake to generate sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations as they come due. We will adjust our plans as appropriate in response to changes in our expectations and changes in market conditions. While economic trends have continued to improve, it is not possible for us to predict whether the improving trends will continue or to quantify the impact of these or other trends on our financial results.

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Contractual Obligations—The following table outlines the contractual obligations related to our long-term debt agreements and operating lease obligations as of September 30, 2014 (see Note 8 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
 
Amounts Due By Period
 
Total

Less Than 1
Year

1 - 3
Years

3 - 5
Years

5 - 10
Years

After 10
Years
 
(in thousands)
Long-Term Debt Obligations:
 

 

 

 

 

 
Secured credit facilities
$
382,242


$
—


$
382,242


$
—


$
—


$
—

Unsecured notes
3,326,890


105,765


1,301,125


1,920,000


—


—

Secured term loans
251,112


8,661


18,836


25,448


195,511


2,656

Other debt obligations
100,000


—


—


—


—


100,000

Total principal maturities
4,060,244


114,426


1,702,203


1,945,448


195,511


102,656

Interest Payable(1)
746,954


209,364


350,760


138,193


28,620


20,017

Operating Lease Obligations
33,275


5,609


10,737


8,663


6,809


1,457

Total(2)
$
4,840,473


$
329,399


$
2,063,700


$
2,092,304


$
230,940


$
124,130


Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________

(1)
All variable-rate debt assumes a 3-month LIBOR rate of 0.23%.
(2)
We also have issued letters of credit totaling $3.7 million in connection with our investments. See Unfunded Commitments below, for a discussion of certain unfunded commitments related to our lending and net lease businesses.

February 2013 Secured Credit Facility—On February 11, 2013, we entered into a $1.71 billion senior secured credit facility due October 15, 2017 (the "February 2013 Secured Credit Facility") that amended and restated our $1.82 billion senior secured credit facility, dated October 15, 2012 (the "October 2012 Secured Credit Facility"). The February 2013 Credit Facility amended the October 2012 Secured Credit Facility by: (i) reducing the interest rate from LIBOR plus 4.50%, with a 1.25% LIBOR floor, to LIBOR plus 3.50%, with a 1.00% LIBOR floor; and (ii) extending the call protection period for the lenders from October 15, 2013 to December 31, 2013.
In connection with the February 2013 Secured Credit Facility transaction, we incurred $17.1 million of lender fees, of which $14.4 million was capitalized in "Debt obligations, net" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and $2.7 million was recorded as a loss in "Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net" on our Consolidated Statements of Operations as it related to the lenders who did not participate in the new facility. We also incurred $3.8 million in third party fees, of which $3.6 million was recognized in “Other expense” on our Consolidated Statements of Operations, as it related primarily to those lenders from the original facility that modified their debt under the new facility, and $0.2 million was recorded in “Deferred expenses and other assets, net” on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, as it related to the new lenders.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, net proceeds from the issuances of our $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.00% senior unsecured notes and $770.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% senior unsecured notes, together with cash on hand, were used to fully repay and terminate the February 2013 Secured Credit Facility. The transaction supported our strategy to become primarily an unsecured borrower. The refinancing allowed us to reduce our percentage of secured debt outstanding down to 16% of total debt from 49% prior to the transaction. Through the transaction, we also unencumbered $2.0 billion of collateral, which included more than $1.5 billion of net lease assets and performing loans. Furthermore, the transaction provides us with additional liquidity as we will now retain 100% of proceeds from the sales and repayments of these previously encumbered assets rather than directing them to repay the February 2013 Secured Credit Facility.
From February 2013 through full payoff in June 2014, we made cumulative amortization repayments of $388.5 million. Amortization repayments made during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 resulted in losses on early extinguishment of debt of $1.1 million related to the accelerated amortization of discounts and unamortized deferred financing fees on the portion of the facility that was repaid. In connection with the repayment and termination of the facility, we recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $22.8 million related to unamortized discounts and financing fees at the time of refinancing. These amounts were included in "Loss on extinguishment of debt, net" on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities—In March 2012, we entered into an $880.0 million senior secured credit agreement providing for two tranches of term loans: a $410.0 million 2012 A-1 tranche due March 2016, which bears interest at a rate of LIBOR + 4.00% (the "2012 Tranche A-1 Facility"), and a $470.0 million 2012 A-2 tranche due March 2017, which bears interest at a rate of LIBOR + 5.75% (the "2012 Tranche A-2 Facility," together the "March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities"). The 2012 A-1 and A-2 tranches were issued at 98.0% of par and 98.5% of par, respectively, and both tranches include a LIBOR floor of 1.25%.

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Proceeds from the March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities, together with cash on hand, were used to repurchase and repay at maturity $606.7 million aggregate principal amount of our convertible notes due October 2012, to fully repay the $244.0 million balance on our unsecured credit facility due June 2012, and to repay, upon maturity, $90.3 million outstanding principal balance of our 5.50% senior unsecured notes.

The March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities are collateralized by a first lien on a fixed pool of assets. Proceeds from principal repayments and sales of collateral are applied to amortize the March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities. Proceeds received for interest, rent, lease payments and fee income are retained by us. We may also make optional prepayments, subject to prepayment fees. The 2012 Tranche A-1 Facility was fully repaid in August 2013. Repayments of the 2012 Tranche A-1 Facility prior to scheduled amortization dates resulted in losses on early extinguishment of debt of $0.2 million and $4.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 related to the accelerated amortization of discounts and unamortized deferred financing fees on the portion of the facility that was repaid. These amounts were included in "Loss on extinguishment of debt, net" on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Additionally, through September 30, 2014, we made cumulative amortization repayments of $87.8 million on the 2012 Tranche A-2 Facility. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, repayments of the 2012 Tranche A-2 Facility prior to maturity resulted in losses on early extinguishment of debt of $0.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively, related to the accelerated amortization of discounts and unamortized deferred financing fees on the portion of the facility that was repaid. These amounts were included in "Loss on extinguishment of debt" on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Unsecured Notes—In June 2014, we issued $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.00% senior unsecured notes due November 2017 and $770.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% senior unsecured notes due July 2019. Net proceeds from these transactions, together with cash on hand, were used to fully repay and terminate the February 2013 Secured Credit Facility which had an outstanding balance of $1.32 billion.

Encumbered/Unencumbered Assets—As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying value of our encumbered and unencumbered assets by asset type are as follows ($ in thousands):
 
As of
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Encumbered Assets
 
Unencumbered Assets
 
Encumbered Assets
 
Unencumbered Assets
Real estate, net
$
605,616

 
$
2,077,210

 
$
1,644,463

 
$
1,151,718

Real estate available and held for sale
17,950

 
300,014

 
152,604

 
207,913

Loans receivable and other lending investments, net(1)
47,018

 
1,174,528

 
860,557

 
538,752

Other investments
20,519

 
293,756

 
24,093

 
183,116

Cash and other assets
—

 
974,814

 
—

 
907,995

Total
$
691,103

 
$
4,820,322

 
$
2,681,717

 
$
2,989,494


Explanatory Note:
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(1)
As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the amounts presented exclude general reserves for loan losses of $30.8 million and $29.2 million, respectively.

Debt Covenants
Our outstanding unsecured debt securities contain corporate level covenants that include a covenant to maintain a ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured indebtedness of at least 1.2x and a restriction on debt incurrence based upon the effect of the debt incurrence on our fixed charge coverage ratio. If any of our covenants are breached and not cured within applicable cure periods, the breach could result in acceleration of our debt securities unless a waiver or modification is agreed upon with the requisite percentage of the bondholders. While our ability to incur new indebtedness under the fixed charge coverage ratio is currently limited, which may put limitations on our ability to make new investments, we are permitted to incur indebtedness for the purpose of refinancing existing indebtedness and for other permitted purposes under the indentures.

Our March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities contain certain covenants, including covenants relating to collateral coverage, dividend payments, restrictions on fundamental changes, transactions with affiliates, matters relating to the liens granted to the lenders and the delivery of information to the lenders. In particular, we are required to maintain collateral coverage of 1.25x outstanding borrowings. In addition, for so long as we maintain our qualification as a REIT, the March 2012 Secured Credit

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Facilities permit us to distribute 100% of our REIT taxable income on an annual basis. We may not pay common dividends if we cease to qualify as a REIT.

Our March 2012 Secured Credit Facilities contain cross default provisions that would allow the lenders to declare an event of default and accelerate our indebtedness to them if we fail to pay amounts due in respect of our other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds or if the lenders under such other indebtedness are otherwise permitted to accelerate such indebtedness for any reason. The indentures governing our unsecured public debt securities permit the bondholders to declare an event of default and accelerate our indebtedness to them if our other recourse indebtedness in excess of specified thresholds is not paid at final maturity or if such indebtedness is accelerated.
Derivatives—Our use of derivative financial instruments is primarily limited to the utilization of interest rate swaps, interest rate caps or other instruments to manage interest rate risk exposure and foreign exchange contracts to manage our risk to changes in foreign currencies (see Note 10 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements—We are not dependent on the use of any off-balance sheet financing arrangements for liquidity. We have made investments in various unconsolidated ventures. See Item 1—"Financial Statements—Note 6" for further details of our unconsolidated investments. Our maximum exposure to loss from these investments is limited to the carrying value of our investments and any unfunded commitments (see below).

Unfunded Commitments—We generally fund construction and development loans and build-outs of space in net lease assets over a period of time if and when the borrowers and tenants meet established milestones and other performance criteria. We refer to these arrangements as Performance-Based Commitments. In addition, we sometimes establish a maximum amount of additional funding which we will make available to a borrower or tenant for an expansion or addition to a project if we approve of the expansion or addition in our sole discretion. We refer to these arrangements as Discretionary Fundings. Finally, we have committed to invest capital in several real estate funds and other ventures. These arrangements are referred to as Strategic Investments. As of September 30, 2014, the maximum amounts of the fundings we may make under each category, assuming all performance hurdles and milestones are met under the Performance-Based Commitments, that we approve all Discretionary Fundings and that 100% of our capital committed to Strategic Investments is drawn down, are as follows (in thousands):
 
Loans and Other Lending Investments
 
Real Estate
 
Other
Investments
 
Total
Performance-Based Commitments
$
348,591

 
$
16,333

 
$
33,114

 
$
398,038

Strategic Investments
—

 
—

 
45,756

 
45,756

Discretionary Fundings
5,000

 
—

 
—

 
5,000

Total
$
353,591

 
$
16,333

 
$
78,870

 
$
448,794


Stock Repurchase Programs—On May 15, 2012, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program that authorized the repurchase of up to $20.0 million of our Common Stock from time to time in open market and privately negotiated purchases, including pursuant to one or more trading plans. In September 2013, our Board of Directors approved an increase in the repurchase limit to $50.0 million from the $16.0 million that remained from the previously approved program. There were no stock repurchases during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. As of September 30, 2014, we had remaining authorization to repurchase up to $29.0 million of Common Stock out of the $50.0 million authorized by its Board in 2013.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported as assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. We have established detailed policies and control procedures intended to ensure that valuation methods, including any judgments made as part of such methods, are well controlled, reviewed and applied consistently from period to period. We base our estimates on historical corporate and industry experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be appropriate under the circumstances. For all of these estimates, we caution that future events rarely develop exactly as forecasted, and, therefore, routinely require adjustment.
A summary of our critical accounting estimates is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition. There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting estimates as of September 30, 2014 other than the policies described below.
Reserve for loan losses–The reserve for loan losses reflects management's estimate of loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. If we determine that the collateral value is less than the carrying value of a collateral-dependent loan, we will record a reserve. The reserve is increased through "Provision for (recovery of) loan losses" on our Consolidated Stat

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ements of Operations and is decreased by charge-offs. During delinquency and the foreclosure process, there are typically numerous points of negotiation with the borrower as we work toward a settlement or other alternative resolution, which can impact the potential for loan repayment or receipt of collateral. Our policy is to charge off a loan when we determine, based on a variety of factors, that all commercially reasonable means of recovering the loan balance have been exhausted. This may occur at different times, including when we receive cash or other assets in a pre-foreclosure sale or take control of the underlying collateral in full satisfaction of the loan upon foreclosure or deed-in-lieu, or when we have otherwise ceased significant collection efforts. We consider circumstances such as the foregoing to be indicators that the final steps in the loan collection process have occurred and that a loan is uncollectible. At this point, a loss is confirmed and the loan and related reserve will be charged off. We have one portfolio segment, represented by commercial real estate lending, whereby we utilize a uniform process for determining our reserves for loan losses. The reserve for loan losses includes a general, formula-based component and an asset-specific component.
The general reserve component covers performing loans and reserves for loan losses are recorded when (i) available information as of each balance sheet date indicates that it is probable a loss has occurred in the portfolio and (ii) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The formula-based general reserve is derived from estimated principal default probabilities and loss severities applied to groups of loans based upon risk ratings assigned to loans with similar risk characteristics during our quarterly loan portfolio assessment. During this assessment, we perform a comprehensive analysis of our loan portfolio and assign risk ratings to loans that incorporate management's current judgments about their credit quality based on all known and relevant internal and external factors that may affect collectability. We consider, among other things, payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. This methodology results in loans being segmented by risk classification into risk rating categories that are associated with estimated probabilities of default and principal loss. Ratings range from "1" to "5" with "1" representing the lowest risk of loss and "5" representing the highest risk of loss. We estimate loss rates based on historical realized losses experienced within our portfolio and take into account current economic conditions affecting the commercial real estate market when establishing appropriate time frames to evaluate loss experience.
The asset-specific reserve component relates to reserves for losses on impaired loans. We consider a loan to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, we believe that it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. This assessment is made on a loan-by-loan basis each quarter based on such factors as payment status, lien position, borrower financial resources and investment in collateral, collateral type, project economics and geographical location as well as national and regional economic factors. A reserve is established for an impaired loan when the present value of payments expected to be received, observable market prices, or the estimated fair value of the collateral (for loans that are dependent on the collateral for repayment) is lower than the carrying value of that loan.
Substantially all of our impaired loans are collateral dependent and impairment is measured using the estimated fair value of collateral, less costs to sell. We generally use the income approach through internally developed valuation models to estimate the fair value of the collateral for such loans. In more limited cases, we obtain external "as is" appraisals for loan collateral, generally when third party participations exist. Valuations are performed or obtained at the time a loan is determined to be impaired and designated non-performing, and they are updated if circumstances indicate that a significant change in value has occurred. In limited cases, appraised values may be discounted when real estate markets rapidly deteriorate.
A loan is also considered impaired if its terms are modified in a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR"). A TDR occurs when we grant a concession to a debtor that is experiencing financial difficulties. Impairments on TDR loans are generally measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan.
New Accounting Pronouncements—For a discussion of the impact of new accounting pronouncements on our financial condition or results of operations, see Note 3 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
There have been no material changes in Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the disclosures included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. See discussion of quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk under Item 7a—"Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk," included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company's Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company has formed a disclosure committee that is responsible for considering the materiality of information and determining the disclosure obligations of the Company on a timely basis. The disclosure committee reports directly to the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the disclosure committee and other members of management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) or Rule 15d-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.
There have been no changes during the last fiscal quarter in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that it will detect or uncover failures within the Company to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in the Company's periodic reports.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings
The Company and/or one or more of its subsidiaries is party to various pending litigation matters that are considered ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business as a finance and investment company focused on the commercial real estate industry, including loan foreclosure and foreclosure-related proceedings. In addition to such matters, the Company is a party to the following legal proceeding:
Shareholder Action
On March 7, 2014, a shareholder action purporting to assert derivative, class and individual claims was filed in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland naming the Company, a number of our current and former senior executives (including our chief executive officer) and current and former directors as defendants.  The complaint sought unspecified damages and other relief and alleged breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and other causes of action arising out of shares of our common stock issued by the Company to our senior executives pursuant to restricted stock unit awards granted in December 2008 and modified in July 2011. Defendants filed Motions to Dismiss the claims in their entirety. On October 30, 2014, the Court granted the defendants’ Motions to Dismiss and plaintiffs’ claims against all of the defendants in this action were dismissed.
Item 1a.    Risk Factors
See the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5.    Other Information
None.

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Item 6.    Exhibits
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
Document Description
31.0

Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
32.0

Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
101

The following financial information from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2014 is formatted in XBRL ("eXtensible Business Reporting Language"): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, (iv) the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 and (vi) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).*


Explanatory Notes:
_______________________________________________________________________________
*
In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934 and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
iSTAR FINANCIAL INC.
 Registrant
Date:
November 4, 2014
/s/ JAY SUGARMAN
 
 
Jay Sugarman
 Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief
Executive Officer (principal executive officer)
 
 
iSTAR FINANCIAL INC.
 Registrant
Date:
November 4, 2014
/s/ DAVID DISTASO
 
 
David DiStaso
 Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and
accounting officer)


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