10-Q 1 d10q.htm FORM 10-Q Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             .

Commission File Number: 000-53200

 

 

CB RICHARD ELLIS REALTY TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   56-2466617

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

515 South Flower Street, Suite 3100, Los Angeles, California 90071

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(609) 683-4900

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  x    Smaller reporting company  ¨

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YES  ¨    NO  x

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common shares, $0.01 par value, was 40,256,815, as of May 2, 2008

 

 

 


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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

   Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)   
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007    1
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007    2
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007    3
   Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008    4
   Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007    5

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    33

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk    53

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures    53

Item 4T.

   Controls and Procedures    53

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings    54

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors    54

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    54

Item 3.

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities    54

Item 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    54

Item 5.

   Other Information    54

Item 6.

   Exhibits    55
   Signatures    56


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PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

CB RICHARD ELLIS REALTY TRUST

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 (unaudited)

(In Thousands, Except Share Data)

 

     March 31,
2008
    December 31,
2007
 

ASSETS:

    

Investments in Real Estate:

    

Land

   $ 63,475     $ 48,966  

Site Improvements

     22,368       17,901  

Buildings and Improvements

     234,386       183,268  

Tenant Improvements

     10,721       9,449  
                
     330,950       259,584  

Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization

     (9,009 )     (7,233 )
                

Net Investments in Real Estate

     321,941       252,351  

Investment in Unconsolidated Entity

     64       101  

Real Estate and Other Assets Held for Sale

     60,910       61,100  

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     62,332       77,554  

Restricted Cash

     124       430  

Accounts and Other Receivables

     1,226       1,445  

Deferred Rent

     1,604       1,196  

Acquired Above Market Leases, Net of Accumulated Amortization of $1,183 and $922, respectively

     12,217       11,735  

Acquired In-Place Lease Value, Net of Accumulated Amortization of $9,542 and $8,181, respectively

     31,305       26,324  

Deferred Financing Costs, Net of Accumulated Amortization of $361 and $267, respectively

     1,313       1,369  

Lease Commissions, Net of Accumulated Amortization of $60 and $46, respectively

     180       180  

Other Assets

     545       1,021  
                

Total Assets

   $ 493,761     $ 434,806  
                

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

    

LIABILITIES:

    

Notes Payable, less discount of $2,961 and $3,049, respectively

   $ 116,121     $ 116,876  

Loan Payable

     45,000       45,000  

Liabilities Related to Real Estate and Other Assets Held for Sale

     725       729  

Security Deposits

     197       155  

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

     4,081       3,891  

Accrued Offering Costs Payable to Related Parties

     4,443       5,241  

Distributions Payable

     4,882       4,013  

Acquired Below Market Leases, Net of Accumulated Amortization of $2,097 and $1,696, respectively

     16,376       11,895  

Property Management Fee Payable to Related Party

     86       50  

Investment Management Fee Payable to Related Party

     246       429  
                

Total Liabilities

     192,157       188,279  

MINORITY INTEREST:

     1,464       1,495  

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

    

Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value, 990,000,000 shares authorized; 37,788,751 and 31,076,709 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

     378       311  

Additional Paid-in-Capital

     324,551       264,954  

Accumulated Deficit

     (24,573 )     (20,274 )

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

     (216 )     41  
                

Total Shareholders’ Equity

     300,140       245,032  
                

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 493,761     $ 434,806  
                

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

(In Thousands, Except Share Data)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2007  

REVENUES:

    

Rental

   $ 5,814     $ 1,683  

Tenant Reimbursements

     1,069       485  
                
     6,883       2,168  
                

EXPENSES:

    

Operating and Maintenance

     483       214  

Property Taxes

     631       295  

Interest

     2,406       446  

General and Administrative

     408       223  

Property Management Fee to Related Party

     64       9  

Investment Management Fee to Related Party

     681       237  

Depreciation and Amortization

     3,151       1,143  
                
     7,824       2,567  
                

INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME:

     796       264  
                

LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST, INCOME TAXES AND EQUITY IN LOSS OF UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITY:

     (145 )     (135 )

MINORITY INTEREST:

     2       3  

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES—CONTINUING OPERATIONS:

     (59 )     —    

EQUITY IN LOSS OF UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITY:

     (96 )     —    
                

LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS:

     (298 )     (132 )

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

    

Revenues

     1,361       —    

Expenses

     307       —    

Property Management Fee to Related Party

     54       —    

Minority Interest

     7       —    

Provision for Income Taxes

     112       —    
                

INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

     881       —    
                

NET INCOME (LOSS):

   $ 583     $ (132 )
                

Basic and Diluted Loss from Continuing Operations per Share

   $ (0.009 )   $ (0.015 )

Basic and Diluted Income from Discontinued Operations per Share

     0.026       —    
                

Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share

   $ 0.017     $ (0.015 )
                

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding—Basic and Diluted

     34,027,925       8,987,691  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

(In Thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2007  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net Income (Loss)

   $ 583     $ (132 )

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities:

    

Equity in Loss of Unconsolidated Entity

     96       —    

Minority Interest

     5       (3 )

Depreciation and Amortization of Building and Improvements

     1,776       499  

Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs

     94       15  

Amortization of Acquired In-Place Lease Value

     1,361       638  

Amortization of Above and Below Market Leases

     (140 )     (51 )

Amortization of Lease Commissions

     14       6  

Amortization of Discount on Notes Payable

     88       —    

Deferred Income Taxes

     64       —    

Changes in Assets and Liabilities:

    

Accounts and Other Receivables

     219       15  

Deferred Rent

     (408 )     (45 )

Other Assets

     124       (39 )

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

     244       (273 )

Investment Management & Property Management Fees Payable to Related Party

     (147 )     71  
                

Net Cash Flows Provided By Operating Activities

     3,973       701  
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Acquisitions of Real Estate Property

     (73,536 )     —    

Purchase Deposit

     —         (1,101 )

Restricted Cash

     306       —    

Lease Commissions

     (21 )     (51 )

Improvements to Investments in Real Estate

     (98 )     (44 )
                

Net Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities

     (73,349 )     (1,196 )
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Proceeds from Common Shares – Public Offering and Dividend Reinvestment

     67       27  

Proceeds from Additional Paid-in-Capital – Public Offering and Dividend Reinvestment

     64,460       26,422  

Redemption of Common Shares

     (127 )     —    

Payment of Offering Costs

     (5,371 )     (1,533 )

Payment of Distributions

     (4,013 )     (892 )

Distribution to Minority Interest

     (35 )     (31 )

Principal Payments on Notes Payable

     (830 )     —    

Deferred Financing Costs

     (37 )     —    

Security Deposits

     42       43  
                

Net Cash Flows Provided by Financing Activities

     54,156       24,036  
                

EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION:

     (2 )     —    
                

Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     (15,222 )     23,541  

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period

     77,554       14,021  
                

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period

   $ 62,332     $ 37,562  
                

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

    

Cash Paid During the Period for Interest

   $ 2,192     $ 431  

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Distributions Declared and Payable

   $ 4,882     $ 1,124  

Application of Deposit to Purchase Price of Carolina Portfolio

   $ 551     $ —    

Accrued Acquisition Costs Related to Real Property

   $ 287     $ —    

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 (unaudited)

(In Thousands, Except Share Data)

 

     Common Shares    Additional
Paid-in-
Capital
    Accumulated
Deficit
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
     Shares     Amount         

Balance at January 1, 2008

   31,076,709     $ 311    $ 264,954     $ (20,274 )   $ 41     $ 245,032  

Net Income

   —         —        —         583       —         583  

Foreign Currency Translation Loss

   —         —        —         —         (257 )     (257 )
                                             

Total Comprehensive Income

   —         —        —         583       (257 )     326  
                                             

Net Contributions From Public Offering of Common Shares, $0.01 Par Value

   6,727,388       67      64,460       —         —         64,527  

Costs Associated with Public Offering

   —         —        (4,736 )     —         —         (4,736 )

Redemption of Common Shares

   (15,346 )     —        (127 )     —         —         (127 )

Distributions

   —         —        —         (4,882 )     —         (4,882 )
                                             

Balance at March 31, 2008

   37,788,751     $ 378    $ 324,551     $ (24,573 )   $ (216 )   $ 300,140  
                                             

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

1. Organization and Nature of Business

CB Richard Ellis Realty Trust (the “Company”) was formed on March 30, 2004 under the laws of the state of Maryland. CBRE Operating Partnership, L.P. (“CBRE OP”) was formed in Delaware on March 30, 2004, with the Company as the sole general partner (the “General Partner”). The Company has elected to be taxed as a Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) under sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, beginning with its taxable period ended December 31, 2004. The Company was incorporated to raise capital and acquire ownership interests in high quality real estate properties, including office, retail, industrial, and multi-family residential properties, as well as other real estate-related assets. CBRE OP was formed as a holding company to own direct investment interests in properties and other assets, as well as for the purpose of operating these investment interests. This structure is commonly known in the real estate industry as an umbrella partnership REIT.

On July 1, 2004, the Company commenced operations and issued 6,844,313 common shares of beneficial interest in connection with the initial capitalization of the Company. For each common share the Company issued, one class A partnership unit in CBRE OP was issued to the Company in exchange for the cash proceeds from the issuance of the common shares. In addition, CBRE REIT Holdings, LLC (“REIT Holdings”), an affiliate of CBRE Advisors LLC (the “Investment Advisor”), purchased 29,937 class A partnership units in CBRE OP as a limited partner. During October 2004, the Company issued an additional 123,449 common shares of beneficial interest to an unrelated third-party investor. On July 2, 2007, in conjunction with the Carolina Portfolio acquisition, the Company formed a taxable REIT subsidiary, CBRE RT Carolina TRS, Inc., (“Carolina TRS”), to hold certain real estate assets designated by management as held for sale which represent non-qualified REIT assets.

The registration statement relating to our initial public offering was declared effective on October 24, 2006. CNL Securities Corp., a related party, is the dealer manager of our offering. The registration statement covers up to $2,000,000,000 in common shares of beneficial interest, 90% of which will be offered at a price of $10.00 per share, and 10% of which will be offered pursuant to our dividend reinvestment plan at a purchase price equal to the higher of $9.50 per share or 95% of the fair market value of a common share on the reinvestment date, as determined by CBRE Advisors LLC, the Investment Advisor, or another firm we choose for that purpose. During the period October 24, 2006 through March 31, 2008, the Company issued 30,907,038 additional common shares of beneficial interest.

The Company operates in an umbrella partnership REIT structure in which its majority-owned subsidiary, CBRE OP, owns, directly or indirectly, substantially all of the properties acquired on behalf of the Company. The Company, as the sole general partner of CBRE OP, owns approximately 99.35% of the class A partnership units therein. REIT Holdings, an affiliate of the Investment Advisor, holds the remaining interest through 246,361 class A partnership units representing approximately a 0.65% ownership interest in the total class A partnership units as of March 31, 2008. In exchange for services provided to the Company relating to its formation and future services, REIT Holdings also owns a Class B limited partnership interest (“Class B interest”). The Investment Advisor is affiliated with the Company in that the two entities have common officers some of whom also own equity interests in the Investment Advisor and the Company. All business activities of the Company are managed by the Investment Advisor.

Unless the context otherwise requires or indicates, references to “CBRE REIT,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to the activities of and the assets and liabilities of the business and operations of CB Richard Ellis Realty Trust and its subsidiaries.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

2. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules applicable to Form 10-Q and reflect all adjustments, which are, in our opinion, of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim period. Certain information and footnotes required for annual financial statement presentation have been condensed or excluded pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. Accordingly, our interim financial statements do not include all of the information and disclosures required under U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s current Annual Report on Form 10-K, which contains the latest available audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, which are as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Principles of Consolidation

Because the Company is the sole general partner of CBRE OP and the owner of Carolina TRS and has majority control over their management and major operating decisions, the accounts of CBRE OP and Carolina TRS are consolidated in the Company’s financial statements. The interests of REIT Holdings are reflected in minority interest in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. CB Richard Ellis Investors, LLC (“CBRE Investors”), an affiliate of the Investment Advisor, also owns an interest in the Company through its ownership of 243,229 common shares of beneficial interest at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007.

Variable Interest Entities

Our determination of the appropriate accounting method with respect to our investment in CBRE Asia Fund which is considered a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”), is based on Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, Interpretation No. 46 (revised in December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities—an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN46R”). We account for this VIE, of which we are not the primary beneficiary, under the equity method of accounting.

We determine if an entity is a VIE under FIN 46R based on several factors, including whether the entity’s total equity investment at risk upon inception is sufficient to finance the entity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support. We make judgments regarding the sufficiency of the equity at risk based first on a qualitative analysis, then a quantitative analysis, if necessary. In a quantitative analysis, we incorporate various estimates, including estimated future cash flows, asset hold periods and discount rates, as well as estimates of the probabilities of various scenarios occurring. If the entity is a VIE, we then determine whether we consolidate the entity as the primary beneficiary. We determine whether an entity is a VIE and, if so, whether it should be consolidated by utilizing judgments and estimates that are inherently subjective. If we made different judgments or utilized different estimates in these evaluations, it could result in differing conclusions as to whether or not an entity is a VIE and whether or not to consolidate such entity.

We carry our investment in CBRE Asia Fund on the equity method of accounting because we have the ability to exercise significant influence (but not control) over operating and financial policies of such subsidiary. We eliminate transactions with such equity method subsidiary to the extent of our ownership in such subsidiary. Accordingly, our share of losses of this equity method subsidiary is included in consolidated net income (loss). Under the equity method, impairment losses are recognized upon evidence of other-than-temporary losses of value.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

Segment Information

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,” established standards for disclosure about operating segments and related disclosure about products and services, geographic areas and major customers. The Company currently operates in two geographic areas, the United States and the United Kingdom. The Company views its operations as two reportable segments, a Domestic segment and an International segment (which are each comprised of aggregated operating segments), which participate in the acquisition, development, ownership, and operation of high quality real estate in their respective regions.

Cash Equivalents

The Company considers short-term investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, cash equivalents consisted primarily of investments in money market funds.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash represents those cash accounts for which the use of funds is restricted by loan covenants. As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, our restricted cash balance was $124,000 and $430,000, respectively, which represents amounts set aside as impounds for future property tax payments as required by our agreements with our lenders.

Discontinued Operations and Real Estate Held for Sale

In accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets” (“SFAS No. 144”), the income or loss and net gain on dispositions of operating properties and the income or loss on all properties classified as held for sale are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations as discontinued operations for all periods presented. A property is classified as held for sale when certain criteria, as set forth under SFAS No. 144, are met. At such time, the Company presents the respective assets and liabilities separately on the balance sheet and ceases to record depreciation and amortization expense. Properties held for sale are reported at the lower of their carrying value or their estimated current sales value less costs to sell. As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company had 18 properties classified as held for sale (see Notes 5 and 6).

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

Accounting for Derivative Financial Investments and Hedging Activities

We account for our derivative and hedging activities, if any, in accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS No. 133”) as amended, which requires all derivative instruments to be carried at fair value on the balance sheet. Derivative instruments designated in a hedge relationship to mitigate exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. We formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as our risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking each hedge transaction. We periodically review the effectiveness of each hedging transaction, which involves estimating future cash flows. Cash flow hedges are accounted for by recording the fair value of the derivative instrument on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability, with a corresponding amount recorded in other comprehensive income within shareholders’ equity. Calculation of a fair value of derivative instruments also requires management to use estimates. Amounts will be reclassified from other comprehensive income to the income statement in the period or periods the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Derivative instruments designated in a hedge relationship to mitigate exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges under SFAS No. 133. The changes in fair value hedges are accounted for by recording the fair value of the derivative instruments on the balance sheet as either assets or liabilities, with the corresponding amount recorded in current period earnings.

Investments in Real Estate

The Company’s investment in real estate is stated at depreciated cost. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives as follows:

 

Buildings and Improvements

   39 years

Site Improvements

   15 years

Tenant Improvements

   Shorter of the useful lives or the terms of the related leases

Improvements and replacements are capitalized when they extend the useful life, increase capacity, or improve the efficiency of the asset. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company owned 47 and 44 real estate investments, respectively.

On January 23, 2008, we acquired land parcels located in North Carolina and South Carolina. The purchase price was $857,000 including transaction costs and acquisition fees. The purchase price was allocated to Fairforest Bldg. 6 located in Spartanburg, SC ($584,000), North Rhett III located in Charleston, SC ($69,000) and Kings Mountain I located in Charlotte, NC ($204,000).

On March 5, 2008, we acquired Lakeside Office Center, a multi-tenant office building, located in Lewisville, TX. The purchase price was approximately $17,949,000 including transaction costs and acquisition fees.

On March 14, 2008, we acquired Kings Mountain III, a warehouse distribution building, located in Charlotte, NC. The purchase price was approximately $25,654,000 including transaction costs and acquisition fees.

On March 20, 2008, we acquired Thames Valley Five, a single tenant office building, located in Reading, United Kingdom. The purchase price was approximately £14,631,000 ($29,335,000) including transaction costs and acquisition fees.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

Other Assets

Other assets consist primarily of purchase deposits paid in connection with future acquisitions that have not yet been applied to investments in real estate, prepaid insurance, and prepaid property taxes. Other assets will be amortized to expense or reclassified to other asset accounts upon being put into service in future periods.

Other assets include the following as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 (in thousands):

 

     March 31,
2008
   December 31,
2007

Purchase deposit

   $ —      $ 551

Prepaid insurance

     335      315

Prepaid property taxes

     76      —  

Interest rate cap at fair value

     108      121

Other

     26      34
             

Total

   $ 545    $ 1,021
             

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company’s properties are located throughout the United States and in the United Kingdom. The ability of the tenants to honor the terms of their respective leases is dependent upon the economic, regulatory, and social factors affecting the communities in which the tenants operate. The Company’s credit risk relates primarily to cash, restricted cash, and interest rate cap agreements. Cash accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000. The Company has not experienced any losses to date on its invested cash and restricted cash. The interest rate cap agreements create credit risk. Credit risk arises from the potential failure of counterparties to perform in accordance with the terms of their contracts. The Company’s risk management policies define parameters of acceptable market risk and limit exposure to credit risk. Credit exposure resulting from derivative financial instruments is represented by their fair value amounts, increased by an estimate of potential adverse position exposure arising from changes over time in interest rates, maturities, and other relevant factors. The Company does not anticipate nonperformance by any of its counterparties.

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

Minority Interest in the Operating Partnership

The interest in CBRE OP not owned by us, which is reflected as minority interest as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, represents 0.65% and 0.79%, respectively, of the Operating Partnership. Of the 246,341 operating partnership units held as minority interest as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, 246,341 operating partnership units were exchangeable on a one for one basis for common shares of CBRE REIT, with an estimated aggregate fair value of $2,463,000, based on the gross selling price of $10.00 per share of CBRE REIT’s common shares in our initial public offering.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company assesses whether there has been impairment in the value of its long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount to the future net cash flows, undiscounted and without interest, expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. Management believes no impairment in the net carrying values of the investments in real estate has occurred as of March 31, 2008.

Purchase Accounting for Acquisition of Investments in Real Estate

The Company applies purchase accounting to all acquired real estate investments. The purchase price of the real estate is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting primarily of land, building and tenant improvements and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases, other value of in-place leases, value of tenant relationships and acquired ground leases, based in each case on their fair values. Loan premiums, in the case of above-market rate loans, or loan discounts, in the case of below-market loans, will be recorded based on the fair value of any loans assumed in connection with acquiring the real estate.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to land (or acquired ground lease if the land is subject to a ground lease), building and tenant improvements based on management’s determination of the relative fair values of these assets. Management determines the as-if-vacant fair value of a property using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. Factors considered by management in performing these analyses include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. Management also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal and other related costs.

 

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In allocating the purchase price of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases; and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease and, for below-market leases, over a period equal to the initial term plus any below-market fixed rate renewal periods. The capitalized below-market lease values, also referred to as acquired lease obligations, are amortized as an increase to rental income over the initial terms of the respective leases and any below-market fixed rate renewal periods. The capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a decrease to rental income over the initial terms of the prospective leases.

The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets, consisting of in-place leases and tenant relationships, is measured by the estimated cost of operations during a theoretical lease-up period to replace in-place leases, including lost revenues and any unreimbursed operating expenses, plus an estimate of deferred leasing commissions for in-place leases. This aggregate value is allocated between in-place lease value and tenant relationships based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease; however, the value of tenant relationships has not been separated from in-place lease value for the real estate acquired as such value and its consequence to amortization expense is immaterial for these particular acquisitions. Should future acquisitions of properties result in allocating material amounts to the value of tenant relationships, an amount would be separately allocated and amortized over the estimated life of the relationship. The value of in-place leases is amortized to expense over the remaining non-cancelable periods of the respective leases. If a lease were to be terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts relating to that lease would be written-off.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income. In the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, accumulated other comprehensive income consists of foreign currency translation adjustments.

Income Taxes

The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), beginning with its taxable period ended December 31, 2004. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must distribute annually at least 90% of its adjusted taxable income, as defined in the Code, to its shareholders and satisfy certain other organizational and operating requirements. The Company generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income taxes if it distributes 100% of its taxable income for each year to its shareholders. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will be subject to U.S. federal income taxes (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) on its taxable income at regular corporate rates and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years. Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, it may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property, and to U.S. federal income taxes and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income. The Company believes that it has met all of the REIT distribution and technical requirements for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and the year ended December 31, 2007. Management intends to continue to adhere to these requirements and maintain the Company’s REIT status.

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

Revenue Recognition

All leases are classified as operating leases and minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases. The excess of rents recognized over amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying leases is recorded as deferred rent. In connection with various leases, the Company has received irrevocable stand-by letters of credit totaling $8,353,000 as security for such leases at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007.

Reimbursements from tenants, consisting of amounts due from tenants for common area maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and other recoverable costs, are recognized as revenue in the period the expenses are incurred. Tenant reimbursements are recognized and presented in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 99-19, Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent (“Issue 99-19”). Issue 99-19 requires that these reimbursements be recorded on a gross basis, when the Company is the primary obligor with respect to incurring expenses and with respect to having the credit risk.

Tenant receivables and deferred rent receivables are carried net of the allowances for uncollectible current tenant receivables and deferred rent. Management’s determination of the adequacy of these allowances is based primarily upon evaluations of historical loss experience, individual receivables, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors. The allowances are increased or decreased through the provision for bad debts. Management of the Company did not consider it necessary to have an allowance for uncollectible rent receivables as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007.

Offering Costs

Offering costs totaling $4,736,000 and $1,530,000 were incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and are recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in-capital in the consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity. Offering costs incurred through March 31, 2008 totaled $30,145,000. Of the total amount, $25,000,000 was incurred to CNL Securities Corp., as dealer manager; $3,969,000 was incurred to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., an affiliate of the Investment Advisor; $78,000 was incurred to the Investment Advisor for reimbursable marketing costs and $1,098,000 was incurred to other service providers. Each party will be paid the amount incurred from proceeds of the public offering. As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the accrued offering costs payable to related parties included in our consolidated balance sheets were $4,443,000 and $5,241,000, respectively. Offering costs payable to unrelated parties of $163,000 at March 31, 2008 was included in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

Deferred Financing Costs

Direct costs incurred in connection with obtaining financing are amortized over the respective term of the loan on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method.

Translation of Non-U.S. Currency Amounts

The financial statements and transactions of our United Kingdom real estate operation is reported in its functional currency, namely GBP-pound sterling and is then translated into U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities of this operation are denominated in the functional currency and are then translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate for the reporting period. Translation adjustments are reported in “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss),” a component of Shareholders’ Equity.

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

The carrying value of our United Kingdom assets and liabilities fluctuate due to changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the GBP-pound sterling. The exchange rate of the U.S. dollar to the GBP-pound sterling was $1.9846 and $1.9869 as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.

Class B Interest – Related Party

Effective July 1, 2004, REIT Holdings, an affiliate of the Investment Advisor, was granted a Class B interest in CBRE OP. The Class B interest is an equity instrument issued to non-employees in exchange for services. The holder is entitled to receive distributions made by CBRE OP in an amount equal to 15% of all net proceeds of any disposition of properties to be distributed to the partners after subtracting (i) the costs of such distribution, (ii) the amount of equity capital invested in such property which has not been reinvested or returned to the partners, and (iii) an amount equal to 7% annual, uncompounded return on such invested capital. The terms of the termination provision relating to the Class B limited partnership interest were amended to require its forfeiture in the event the Advisor unilaterally terminates the Investment Advisory Agreement. As a result future changes in the fair value of the Class B interest will be deferred from recognition in the financial statements until a listing of the common shares on a national securities exchange or a change in a control transaction takes place. Basic net income (loss) per share from continuing operations and discontinued operations is computed by dividing income (loss) from continuing operations and discontinued operations by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. The computation of diluted net income (loss) from continuing operations and discontinued operations per share further assumes the dilutive effect of stock options, stock warrants and contingently issuable shares, if any. In accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share,” as the Company has recorded net losses from continuing operations and net income from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, the effect, of stock options, stock warrants and contingently issuable shares, if any, would be anti–dilutive, and accordingly are excluded from the earnings per share computation. In addition, no stock options, stock warrants or contingently issuable shares have ever been issued. As a result, there is no difference in basic and diluted shares.

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

Accounting Pronouncements Adopted January 1, 2008

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted, on a prospective basis, SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”) as amended by FASB Staff Position SFAS No. 157-1, “Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13” (“FSP FAS No. 157-1”) and FASB Staff Position SFAS No. 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157” (“FSP FAS No. 157-2”). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and provides for expanded disclosure about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies prospectively to all other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. FSP FAS No. 157-1 amends SFAS No. 157 to exclude from the scope of SFAS No. 157 certain leasing transactions accounted for under SFAS No. 13, “Accounting for Leases.” FSP FAS No. 157-2 amends SFAS No. 157 to defer the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008.

The adoption of SFAS No. 157 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Management is evaluating the impact that SFAS No. 157 will have on its non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities since the application of SFAS No. 157 for such items was deferred to January 1, 2009. The Company believes that the impact of these items will not be material to its consolidated financial statements. Assets and liabilities typically recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis to which the Company has not yet applied SFAS No. 157 due to the deferral of SFAS No. 157 for such items include:

 

   

Non-financial assets and liabilities initially measured at fair value in an acquisition or business combination;

 

   

Long-lived assets measured at fair value due to an impairment assessment under SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets;” and

 

   

Asset retirement obligations initially measured under SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted, on a prospective basis, SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS No. 159”). SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective of the guidance is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. The adoption of SFAS No. 159 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements since the Company did not elect to apply the fair value option for any of its eligible financial instruments or other items on the January 1, 2008 effective date.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS No. 141(R)”). SFAS No. 141(R) changes the requirements for an acquirer’s recognition and measurement of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in a business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2008 and should be applied prospectively for all business combinations entered into after the date of adoption. We anticipate that the adoption of SFAS

No. 141(R) will only have an impact on our financial statements in so far as we will not be able to capitalize indirect deal costs to our acquisitions.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160 “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS No. 160”). SFAS No. 160 requires (i) that noncontrolling (minority) interests be reported as a component of shareholders’ equity, (ii) that net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be separately identified in the consolidated statement of operations, (iii) that changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling interest be accounted for as equity transactions, (iv) that any retained noncontrolling equity investment upon the deconsolidation of a subsidiary be initially measured at fair value, and (v) that sufficient disclosures are provided that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS No. 160 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2008 and should be applied prospectively. However, the presentation and disclosure requirements of the statement shall be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. Management does not expect the adoption of the provisions of SFAS No. 160 will have a material impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161 “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS No. 161”). This new standard enhances disclosure requirements for derivative instruments in order to provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of (i) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (ii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” and its related interpretations and (iii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is to be applied prospectively for the first annual reporting period beginning on or after November 15, 2008. The Company believes that the adoption of SFAS No. 161 will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statement disclosures since the Company does not currently have any derivative instruments.

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

3. Acquisitions of Real Estate

The Carolina land parcels were acquired on January 23, 2008 for $857,000, Lakeside Office Center was acquired on March 5, 2008 for $17,949,000, Kings Mountain III was acquired on March 14, 2008 for $25,654,000 and Thames Valley Five was acquired on March 20, 2008 for £14,631,000 ($29,335,000).

These property acquisitions are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” The fair value of the real estate acquired is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, site improvements, building and tenant improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above and below-market leases and the value of in-place leases and tenant relationships, if any, based in each case on their respective fair values. Loan premiums, in the case of above-market rate loans, or loan discounts, in the case of below-market loans, will be recorded based on the fair value of any loans assumed in connection with acquiring the real estate. The purchase price allocation to the assets and liabilities acquired at Lakeside Office Center and Thames Valley Five are preliminary and are subject to revision based on the finalization of appraisals of the assets and liabilities acquired.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the above noted acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2008 and designated as real estate held for investment (in thousands):

 

Property

   Land    Site
Improvements
   Building
Improvements
   Tenant
Improvements
   Acquired In-
Place Lease
Value
   Above
Market
Lease
Value
   Below
Market
Lease
Value
    Discount
on Notes
   Purchase
Price
   Notes
Payable
Assumed
   Net
Assets
Acquired

Carolina Land Parcels

   $ 857    $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —       $ —      $ 857    $ —      $ 857

Lakeside Office Center

     4,417      919      13,349      1,163      2,101      1      (4,001 )     —        17,949      —        17,949

Kings Mountain III

     1,180      2,339      22,135      —        —        —        —         —        25,654      —        25,654

Thames Valley Five

     8,234      1,208      16,286      99      4,398      —        (890 )     —        29,335      —        29,335
                                                                             
   $ 14,688    $ 4,466    $ 51,770    $ 1,262    $ 6,499    $ 1    $ (4,891 )   $ —      $ 73,795    $ —      $ 73,795
                                                                             

Building Improvements are depreciated over 39 years; Site Improvements are depreciated over 15 years; Tenant Improvements, Value of In-Place Leases, Above-Market Lease Values and Below-Market Lease Values are amortized over the remaining lease terms at the time of acquisition.

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

Unaudited pro forma results, assuming the above noted acquisitions had occurred as of January 1, 2007 for purposes of the 2008 and 2007 pro forma disclosures, are presented below. These unaudited pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and include certain adjustments, such as increased depreciation and amortization expenses as a result of tangible and intangible assets acquired in the acquisitions. These unaudited pro forma results do not purport to be indicative or what operating results would have been had the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2007 and may not be indicative of future operating results (dollars in thousands, except share data):

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2007  

Revenue

   $ 7,237     $ 6,562  

Operating Loss

     (886 )     (138 )

Loss from Continuing Operations

     (244 )     (124 )

Basic and Diluted Loss from Continuing Operations Per Share

     (0.01 )     (0.01 )

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding for Basic and Diluted Loss from Continuing Operations Per Share

     34,027,925       8,987,691  

4. Investments in Unconsolidated Entity

We have agreed to a capital commitment of $20,000,000 in CBRE Asia Fund, which extends for 24 months after the close of the final capital commitment. On October 16, 2007, we contributed $200,000 of our capital commitment which was funded using net proceeds from our initial public offering. CBRE Investors, our sponsor, formed CBRE Asia Fund, to purchase, reposition, develop, hold for investment and sell institutional quality real estate and related assets in targeted markets in Asia, including China, Japan, India, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and other Asia Pacific markets. The initial closing date of the CBRE Asia Fund was in July 2007, with additional commitments being accepted through January 2008. CBRE Asia Fund closed on January 31, 2008, with aggregate capital commitments of $394,200,000. CBRE Asia Fund has an eight year term, which may be extended for up to two one-year periods with the approval of two-thirds of the limited partners.

As of March 31, 2008, CBRE Asia Fund had aggregate investor commitments of approximately $394,200,000 from institutional investors including CBRE Investors. As of March 31, 2008, we owned an ownership interest of approximately 5.07% in CBRE Asia Fund. Our capital commitment is currently being pledged as collateral for borrowings of CBRE Asia Fund of which of our pro-rata portion of such borrowing was $6,310,000, based on our 5.07% ownership interest at March 31, 2008. Currency translation gains recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2008 are recognized as Other Comprehensive Gains in the amount of $59,000.

We carry our investment in CBRE Asia Fund on the equity method of accounting. Those investments where we have the ability to exercise significant influence (but not control) over operating and financial policies of such subsidiaries (including certain subsidiaries where we have less than 20% ownership) are accounted for using the equity method. We eliminate transactions with such equity method subsidiaries to the extent of our ownership in such subsidiaries. Accordingly, our share of the earnings or losses of these equity method subsidiaries is included in consolidated net loss. Under the equity method, impairment losses are recognized upon evidence of other-than-temporary losses of value.

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet of the Unconsolidated Entity as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 (unaudited) (in thousands):

 

     March 31,
2008
   December 31,
2007

Assets

     

Real Estate Net

   $ 186,578    $ 98,995

Other Assets

     11,030      7,510
             

Total Assets

   $ 197,608    $ 106,505
             

Liabilities and Equity

     

Notes Payable

   $ 124,367    $ 44,969

Loan Payable

     64,204      57,389

Other Liabilities

     7,542      2,062
             

Total Liabilities

     196,113      104,420
             

Company’s Equity

     64      101

Other Investors Equity

     1,431      1,984
             

Total Liabilities and Equity

   $ 197,608    $ 106,505
             

Consolidated Statement of Operations of the Unconsolidated Entity for the three months ended March 31, 2008 (unaudited) (in thousands); there were no activities for the three months ended March 31, 2007:

 

Total Revenues

   $ 426  

Total Expenses

     2,720  
        

Net Loss

   $ (2,294 )
        

Company’s Equity in Net Loss

   $ (96 )
        

5. Real Estate and Other Assets Held for Sale and Related Liabilities

Real estate and other assets held for sale include real estate for sale in their present condition that have met all of the “held for sale” criteria of SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” and other assets directly related to such projects. Liabilities related to real estate and other assets held for sale have been included as a single line item in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Real estate and other assets held for sale and related liabilities as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 (in thousands):

 

     March 31,
2008
   December 31,
2007

Assets

     

Real estate held for sale

   $ 58,458    $ 58,449

In-place lease value

     2,125      2,125

Other assets

     327      526
             

Total real estate and other assets held for sale

     60,910      61,100

Liabilities

     

Other liabilities

     749      753
             

Total liabilities related to real estate and other assets held for sale

     749      753
             

Net real estate and other assets held for sale

   $ 60,161    $ 60,347
             

Included in Other liabilities is $24,000 in property management fee payable to related party at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007.

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

6. Discontinued Operations

In accordance with SFAS No. 144, the income and the net gain on dispositions of operating properties are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Revenues and expenses from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 represent the activities of the held for sale portfolio of light industrial and warehouse distribution buildings acquired during the year ended December 31, 2007 for $60,574,000. The properties are currently being marketed for sale. There were no discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

The following table summarizes the components that comprise total income from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 (in thousands):

 

REVENUES

  

Rental

   $ 1,158

Tenant Reimbursements

     203
      

Total Revenues

     1,361
      

EXPENSES

  

Operating and Maintenance

     47

Property Taxes

     229

General and Administrative

     31

Property Management Fee to Related Party

     54
      

Total Expenses

     361
      

Minority Interest in Discontinued Operations

     7

Provision for Income Taxes for Discontinued Operations

     112
      

Total Income from Discontinued Operations

   $ 881
      

7. Acquisition Related Intangible Assets

The Company’s acquisition related intangible assets are included in the consolidated balance sheets as acquired in-place lease value, acquired above market lease value and acquired below market lease value.

The following is a schedule of future amortization of acquisition related intangible assets as of March 31, 2008 (in thousands):

 

     Acquired
In-Place Lease Value
   Below Market
Lease Value
   Above Market
Lease Value

2008 (Nine months ending December 31, 2008)

   $ 4,909    $ 1,657    $ 752

2009

     5,936      2,192      1,000

2010

     4,023      1,986      906

2011

     3,196      1,929      818

2012

     3,011      1,912      816

2013

     2,438      1,493      791

Thereafter

     7,792      5,207      7,134
                    
   $ 31,305    $ 16,376    $ 12,217
                    

The amortization of the above-and below-market lease values included in rental revenue were $(262,000) and $400,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2008; $(52,000) and $103,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The amortization of in-place lease value included in amortization expense was $1,360,000 and $638,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

8. Debt

Notes Payable secured by real property is summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     Interest Rate as of          Notes Payable as of  

Property

   March 31,
2008
    December 31,
2007
   

Maturity Date

   March 31,
2008
    December 31,
2007
 

REMEC

   4.79 %   4.79 %   November 1, 2011    $ 13,250     $ 13,250  

300 Constitution

   4.84     4.84     April 1, 2012      12,000       12,000  

Deerfield Commons I(1)

   5.23     5.23     December 1, 2015      9,725       9,725  

602 Central Blvd.(2)

   6.24     6.94     April 27, 2014      10,915       10,928  

Bolingbrook Point III

   5.26     5.26     January 1, 2015      9,000       9,000  

Fairforest Bldg. 5(3)

   6.33     6.33     February 1, 2024      11,077       11,177  

Fairforest Bldg. 6(3)

   5.42     5.42     June 1, 2019      3,695       3,754  

HJ Park—Bldg. 1(3)

   4.98     4.98     March 1, 2013      1,348       1,407  

North Rhett I(3)

   5.65     5.65     August 1, 2019      4,797       4,871  

North Rhett II(3)

   5.20     5.20     October 1, 2020      2,615       2,652  

North Rhett III(3)

   5.75     5.15     February 1, 2020      2,135       2,166  

North Rhett IV(3)

   5.80     5.80     February 1, 2025      11,036       11,132  

Mt Holly Bldg.(3)

   5.20     5.20     October 1, 2020      2,615       2,652  

Orangeburg Park Bldg.(3)

   5.20     5.20     October 1, 2020      2,660       2,697  

Kings Mountain I(3)

   5.27     5.27     October 1, 2020      2,262       2,294  

Kings Mountain II(3)

   5.47     5.47     January 1, 2020      6,809       6,911  

Union Cross Bldg. I(3)

   5.50     5.50     July 1, 2021      3,238       3,278  

Union Cross Bldg. II(3)

   5.53     5.53     June 1, 2021      9,905       10,031  
                       

Notes Payable

            119,082       119,925  

Less Discount

            (2,961 )     (3,049 )
                       

Notes Payable Less Discount

          $ 116,121     $ 116,876  
                       

 

(1)

Interest only payments are due monthly for the first 60 months of the loan term. Principal and interest payments are due monthly for the remaining 60 months of the loan term.

(2)

Variable interest rate of 6.24% and 6.94% at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 based on three month London Inter-Bank Offering Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 0.67%.

(3)

These notes payable were assumed from the seller of the Carolina Portfolio on August 30, 2007 as part of the property acquisitions and were recorded at estimated fair value which includes the discount.

 

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In connection with our acquisition of the Carolina Portfolio on August 30, 2007, the Company assumed 13 loans with principal balances totaling $66,110,000 ($62,944,000 at estimated fair value including the discount of $3,166,000) from various lenders that are secured by first deeds of trust on the properties and the assignment of related rents and leases. Assumption fees and other loan closing costs totaling $765,500 were capitalized as incurred. The loans bear interest at rates ranging from 4.98% to 6.33% per annum and mature between March 1, 2013 and February 1, 2025. The loans require monthly payments of interest and principal, fully amortized over the lives of the loans. Principal payments totaling $830,000 were made during the three months ended March 31, 2008. The Company indemnifies the lenders against environmental costs and expenses and guarantees the loans under certain conditions.

In addition, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. to provide us a $65,000,000 term loan and a $10,000,000 revolving line of credit (collectively, the “Credit Facility”). The one year term loan was fully drawn upon at the closing of the Carolina Portfolio on August 30, 2007. None of the revolving line of credit has been drawn. The Credit Facility matures in August 2008 and interest is payable monthly at a floating rate of LIBOR plus 1.25%, or 3.95% per annum as of March 31, 2008 and 6.10% per annum as of December 31, 2007. Upfront fees and other loan closing cost totaling approximately $229,000 were capitalized as incurred. A fee of 0.2% per annum is accrued on unfunded balances under the revolving line of credit. The loan contains various financial covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.6, as defined in the credit agreement. On November 29, 2007, we repaid a portion of the loan balance in the amount of $20,000,000 using net proceeds from the Company’s initial public offering. As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the term loan balance was $45,000,000 and the Company was in compliance with all such covenants and restrictions. The Credit Facility is unsecured, but the Company is required to repay a proportion of the Credit Facility, as defined in the credit agreement, if any of the unencumbered properties in the Carolina Portfolio, including all of the properties held for sale, are financed or sold.

On April 27, 2007, the Company, in connection with the acquisition of 602 Central Blvd, entered into a £5,500,000 ($10,915,000 at March 31, 2008) financing arrangement with the Royal Bank of Scotland secured by the property. The loan is for a term of seven years and bears interest at a variable rate of interest, adjusted quarterly, based on three month LIBOR plus 0.67%, or 6.24% and 6.94% per annum as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. Interest payments only are due quarterly for the term of the loan with principal due at maturity. The loan agreement requires the Company to maintain a rate cap agreement pursuant to which the Company will be protected against an increase in the three month LIBOR over 6.25% through May 27, 2010.

The minimum principal payments due for the notes payable and loan payable are as follows as of March 31, 2008 (in thousands):

 

2008 (Nine months ending December 31, 2008)

   $ 47,559

2009

     3,583

2010

     3,787

2011

     17,391

2012

     16,378

2013

     4,395

Thereafter

     70,989
      
   $ 164,082
      

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

Our organizational documents contain a limitation on the amount of indebtedness that we may incur, so that unless our shares are listed on a national securities exchange, our aggregate borrowing may not exceed 300% of our net assets unless any excess borrowing is approved by a majority of our independent trustees and is disclosed to shareholders in our next quarterly report.

9. Minimum Future Rents Receivable

The following is a schedule of minimum future rentals to be received on non-cancelable operating leases as of March 31, 2008 (in thousands):

 

2008 (Nine months ending December 31, 2008)

   $ 17,145

2009

     23,393

2010

     20,042

2011

     18,819

2012

     18,899

2013

     16,918

Thereafter

     89,385
      
   $ 204,601
      

10. Concentrations

Tenant Revenue Concentrations

For the three months ended March 31, 2008, the tenant in REMEC accounted for approximately $678,000, or 10%, of total revenues and the tenant in Jedburg Commerce Park accounted for approximately $788,000, or 11%, of total revenues.

For the three months ended March 31, 2007, the tenant in REMEC accounted for approximately $648,000, or 30%, of total revenues, the tenant in 300 Constitution accounted for approximately $489,000, or 23%, of total revenues.

The tenant in 300 Constitution has the right of first offer if the Company decides to sell the property. The leases under which the tenants occupy the properties expire in April 2017 for the tenant in REMEC, March 2013 for the tenant in 300 Constitution and July 2027 for the tenant in Jedburg Commerce Park.

Geographic Concentrations

As of March 31, 2008, the Company owned 45 domestic properties: one in each of Georgia, Illinois and Massachusetts; four in each of Texas and California; five in North Carolina and 29 in South Carolina. The Company also owned two properties in the United Kingdom (“UK”).

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

Our geographic revenue concentrations from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2007  

Domestic

    

California

   9.91 %   29.88 %

Georgia

   9.56     27.54  

Massachusetts

   7.30     22.55  

Texas

   9.07     20.03  

Illinois

   5.04     —    

North Carolina

   13.16     —    

South Carolina

   38.93     —    
            

Total Domestic

   92.97     100.00  

International

    

UK

   7.03     —    
            

Total

   100.00 %   100.00 %
            

Our geographic long-lived asset concentrations from continuing operations as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 are as follows:

 

     March 31,
2008
    December 31,
2007
 

Domestic

    

California

   6.68 %   30.65 %

Massachusetts

   5.53     25.62  

Georgia

   4.73     23.29  

Texas

   10.30     20.44  

Illinois

   4.88     —    

North Carolina

   18.51     —    

South Carolina

   34.91     —    
            

Total Domestic

   85.54     100.00  

International

    

UK

   14.46     —    
            

Total

   100.00 %   100.00 %
            

100% of the geographic revenue concentrations from discontinued operations and geographic asset concentrations from discontinued operations are attributable to buildings located in South Carolina as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2008. There were no discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

11. Segment Disclosure

The Company’s reportable segments consist of two types of commercial real estate properties for which the Company’s management internally evaluates operating performance and financial results: the Domestic Properties and International Properties. Management internally evaluates the operating performance and financial results of our segments based on net operating income. The Company also has certain general and administrative level activities including legal, accounting, tax preparation and shareholder servicing costs that are not considered separate operating segments. The Company’s reportable segments are on the same basis of accounting as described for the overall Company in footnote 2.

The Company evaluates the performance of its segments based on net operating income, defined as: rental income and tenant reimbursements less property and related expenses (operating and maintenance, management fees and real estate taxes) and excludes other non-property income and expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, and the Company level general and administrative expenses. The following table compares the net operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (in thousands):

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2007  

Domestic Properties

    

Revenues:

    

Rental

   $ 5,327     $ 1,683  

Tenant Reimbursements

     1,035       485  
                
     6,362       2,168  
                

Property and Related Expenses:

    

Operating and Maintenance

     451       214  

General and Administrative

     44       56  

Property Management Fee to Related Party

     62       9  

Property Taxes

     631       295  
                
     1,188       574  
                

Net Operating Income

     5,174       1,594  
                

International Properties

    

Revenues:

    

Rental

     487       —    

Tenant Reimbursements

     34       —    
                
     521       —    
                

Property and Related Expenses:

    

Operating and Maintenance

     32       —    

Property Management Fee to Related Party

     2       —    
                
     34       —    
                

Net Operating Income

     487       —    
                

Total Reportable Segments

    

Revenues:

    

Rental

     5,814       1,683  

Tenant Reimbursements

     1,069       485  
                
     6,883       2,168  
                

Property and Related Expenses:

    

Operating and Maintenance

     483       214  

General and Administrative

     44       56  

Property Management Fee to Related Party

     64       9  

Property Taxes

     631       295  
                
     1,222       574  
                

Net Operating Income

     5,661       1,594  
                

Reconciliation to Consolidated Net Loss

    

Total Segment Net Operating Income

     5,661       1,594  

Interest and Other Income

     796       264  
                
     6,457       1,858  
                

Interest Expense

     2,406       446  

General and Administrative

     364       167  

Investment Management Fee to Related Party

     681       237  

Depreciation and Amortization

     3,151       1,143  
                

Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes, Minority Interest and Equity in Loss of Unconsolidated Entity

     (145 )     (135 )

Minority Interest

     2       3  

Provision for Income Taxes

     (59 )     —    

Equity in Loss of Unconsolidated Entity

     (96 )     —    
                

Loss from Continuing Operations

     (298 )     (132 )

Income from Discontinued Operation

     881       —    
                

Net Income (Loss)

   $ 583     $ (132 )
                

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

Condensed Balance Sheets

   March 31,
2008
   December 31,
2007

Domestic Assets – Continuing Operations

   $ 319,763    $ 272,637

Assets Related to Discontinued Operations

     60,910      61,100

International Assets

     54,465      24,236

Non-Segment Assets

     58,623      76,833
             

Total Assets

   $ 493,761    $ 434,806
             
     Three Months Ended
March 31,

Capital Expenditures

   2008    2007

Domestic Continuing Operations – Capital Expenditures

   $ 45,137    $ 44

International Capital Expenditures

     29,335      —  
             

Total Capital Expenditures

   $ 74,472    $ 44
             

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

12. Investment Management and Other Fees to Related Parties

Pursuant to the agreement between the Company and the Investment Advisor (the “Advisory Agreement”), the Investment Advisor and its affiliates perform services relating to the Company’s ongoing initial public offering and the management of its assets. Items of compensation and equity participation are as follows:

Investment Management Fee to Related Party

On October 24, 2006, the board of trustees, including our independent trustees, approved and the Company entered into the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of CBRE OP (the “Amended Partnership Agreement”) and the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement (the “Amended Advisory Agreement” and, together with the Amended Partnership Agreement, the “Amended Agreements”). The Amended Advisory Agreement provides an investment management fee of (i) a monthly fee equal to one twelfth of 0.6% of the aggregate cost (before non-cash reserves and depreciation) of all real estate investments within the Company’s portfolio and (ii) a monthly fee equal to 7.0% of the aggregate monthly net operating income derived from all real estate investments within the Company’s portfolio. The Investment Advisor waived investment management fees of $311,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. There were no investment management fees waived for the three months ended March 31, 2007. All or any portion of the investment management fee not taken as to any fiscal year may be deferred or waived without interest at the option of the Investment Advisor.

The Investment Advisor earned investment management fees of $681,000 and $237,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, and 2007, respectively. In connection with services provided to the Investment Advisor, CNL Fund Management Company, the Sub-Advisor and affiliate of the Dealer Manager pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement dated August 21, 2006, was paid by the Investment Advisor $94,000 and $33,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Acquisition Fee to Related Party

The Investment Advisor may earn an acquisition fee of up to 1.0% of (i) the purchase price of real estate investments acquired by the Company, including any debt attributable to such investments, or (ii) when the Company makes an investment indirectly through another entity, such investment’s pro rata share of the gross asset value of real estate investments held by that entity. The Investment Advisor earned acquisition fees of $715,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. There were no fees earned for the three months ended March 31, 2007. In connection with services provided to the Investment Advisor, the Sub-Advisor, pursuant to a sub advisory agreement, was paid by the Investment Advisor $134,000 in acquisition fees for the three months ended March 31, 2008. These fees have been capitalized to investments in real estate and related intangibles.

Management Services to Related Party

Affiliates of the Investment Advisor may also provide leasing, brokerage, property management, or mortgage banking services for the Company. CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., an affiliate of the Investment Advisor, received property management fees of approximately $118,000 and $9,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the property management fee payable included in property management fees payable to related party in our consolidated balance sheets were $86,000 and $50,000, respectively. No leasing, mortgage banking and brokerage fees were paid to affiliates of the Investment Advisor for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.

 

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13. Equity Incentive Plan and Performance Bonus Plan

Equity Incentive Plan

The Company has adopted a 2004 equity incentive plan. The purpose of the 2004 equity incentive plan is to provide the Company with the flexibility to use share options and other awards to provide a means of performance-based compensation. Key employees, directors, trustees, officers, advisors, consultants or other personnel of the Company and its subsidiaries or other persons expected to provide significant services to the Company or its subsidiaries, including employees of the Investment Advisor, would be eligible to be granted share options, restricted shares, phantom shares, distribution equivalent rights and other share-based awards under the 2004 equity incentive plan. No awards of any kind have been made under this plan during the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Performance Bonus Plan

The Company has adopted a 2004 performance bonus plan. Annual bonuses under the Company’s 2004 performance bonus plan are awarded by the Company’s Compensation Committee to selected key employees, including employees of the Investment Advisor, based on corporate factors or individual factors (or a combination of both). Subject to the provisions of the 2004 performance bonus plan, the Compensation Committee will (i) determine and designate those key employees to whom bonuses are to be granted; (ii) determine, consistently with the 2004 performance bonus plan, the amount of the bonus to be granted to any key employee for any performance period; and (iii) determine, consistently with the 2004 performance bonus plan, the terms and conditions of each bonus. Bonuses may be so awarded by the Compensation Committee prior to the commencement of any performance period, during or after any performance period. No bonus shall exceed 200% of the key employee’s aggregate salary for the year. The Compensation Committee may provide for partial bonus payments at target and other levels. Corporate performance hurdles for bonuses may be adjusted by the Compensation Committee in its discretion to reflect (i) dilution from corporate acquisitions and share offerings, and (ii) changes in applicable accounting rules and standards. The Compensation Committee may determine that bonuses shall be paid in cash or shares or other equity-based grants, or a combination thereof. The Compensation Committee may also provide that any such share grants be made under the Company’s 2004 equity incentive plan or any other equity-based plan or program the Company may establish. The Compensation Committee may provide for programs under which the payment of bonuses may be deferred at the election of the employee. No bonuses were awarded and no bonus related expenses were incurred by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

14. Shareholders’ Equity

Under our declaration of trust, we have the authority to issue a total of 1,000,000,000 shares of beneficial interest. Of the total shares authorized, 990,000,000 shares are designated as common shares with a par value of $0.01 per share and 10,000,000 shares are designated as preferred shares.

The registration statement relating to the Company’s initial public offering was declared effective on October 24, 2006. CNL Securities Corp. is the dealer manager of our offering. The registration statement covers up to $2,000,000,000 in common shares of beneficial interest, 90% of which will be offered at a price of $10.00 per share, and 10% of which will be offered pursuant to our dividend reinvestment plan at a purchase price equal to the higher of $9.50 per share or 95% of the fair market value of a common share on the reinvestment date, as determined by CBRE Advisors LLC, the Investment Advisor, or another firm the Company chooses for that purpose. As of March 31, 2008, the Company had issued 30,907,038 common shares in its initial public offering.

During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company repurchased 15,346 common shares under the Company’s Share Redemption Program. There were no common shares repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2007.

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

15. Distributions

Earnings and profits, which determine the taxability of distributions to shareholders, will differ from income reported for financial reporting purposes due to the differences for federal income tax purposes including the treatment of loss on extinguishment of debt, revenue recognition, compensation expense and in the basis of depreciable assets and estimated useful lives used to compute depreciation.

The following table reconciles the distributions declared per common share to the distributions paid per common share during the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007:

 

     2008     2007  

Distributions declared per common share

   $ 0.144     $ 0.125  

Less: Distributions declared in the current period, and paid in the subsequent period

     (0.144 )     (0.125 )

Add: Distributions declared in the prior period, and paid in the current period

     0.144       0.125  
                

Distributions paid per common share

   $ 0.144     $ 0.125  
                

Distributions paid to shareholders during the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 totaled $4,013,000 and $892,000, respectively.

16. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, as well as the loan payable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value of payables to related parties is not determinable due to their related party nature. The fair value of notes payable was estimated based on current interest rates available to the Company for debt instruments with similar terms. The interest rate cap is valued quarterly and the net change is recognized in earnings. The interest rate cap has a term of 33 months from August 27, 2007 to May 27, 2010 and has a notional amount of £5,500,000 ($10,915,000 at March 31, 2008) and caps the three month LIBOR at 6.25% during such period. Included in other assets is the fair value of the interest rate cap of $108,000, which includes ($13,000) in earnings for the decrease in fair value of the interest rate cap during the three months ended March 31, 2008.

The following table summarizes our interest rate cap and its estimated fair value at March 31, 2008 (in thousands):

 

     As of March 31, 2008
     Carrying
Value
   Total
Fair
Value
   Fair Value Measurements Using:
         Quoted
Markets
Prices
(Level 1)
   Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Financial Assets (Liabilities):

              

Interest Rate Cap

   $ 108    $ 108    $ —      $ 108    $ —  

 

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SFAS No. 157 (see Note 2) establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. As presented in the table above, the statement requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

We use appropriate valuation techniques based on the available inputs to measure the fair values of our assets and liabilities. When available, we measure fair value using Level 1 inputs because they generally provide the most reliable evidence of fair value. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the assets and liabilities in the table above.

Level 2 Fair Value Measurements

Interest Rate Cap – The fair value of interest rate caps is estimated using internal discounted cash flow calculations based upon forward interest rate curves and quotes obtained from counterparties to the agreements.

 

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17. Commitments and Contingencies

We have agreed to a capital commitment of up to $20,000,000 in CBRE Asia Fund, which extends for 24 months after the close of the final capital commitment. On October 16, 2007, we funded $200,000 of our capital commitment. CBRE Investors, our sponsor, formed CBRE Asia Fund to purchase, reposition, develop, hold for investment and sell institutional quality real estate and related assets in targeted markets in China, Japan, India, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and other Asia Pacific markets. If we and all other currently committed capital investors had funded our entire commitments in CBRE Asia Fund as of March 31, 2008, we would have owned an ownership interest of approximately 5.07% in CBRE Asia Fund. A majority of our trustees (including a majority of our independent trustees) not otherwise interested in this transaction approved the transaction as being fair, competitive and commercially reasonable. CBRE Asia Fund is managed by CB Richard Ellis Investors SP Asia II, LLC or the Fund Manager, a subsidiary of CBRE Investors.

Litigation – From time to time, the Company and its properties may be subject to legal proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of its business. Currently, neither the Company nor any of its properties are subject to, or threatened with, any legal proceedings for which the outcome is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the results of operations or financial condition of the Company.

Environmental Matters – The Company is not aware of any environmental liability or any unasserted claim or assessment with respect to an environmental liability that the Company believes would require additional disclosure or the recording of a loss contingency.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

18. Comprehensive Income (Loss)

U.S. GAAP requires that the effect of foreign currency translation adjustments be classified as comprehensive income (loss). The following table sets forth our comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007. There were no currency translation adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2007 (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2007  

Net Income (Loss)

   $ 583     $ (132 )

Foreign Currency Translation Loss

     (257 )     —    
                

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

   $ 326     $ (132 )
                

19. Income Taxes

The Company elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code with its taxable year ended December 31, 2004. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. It is management’s current intention to adhere to these requirements and maintain the Company’s REIT status. As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to corporate level federal income tax on net income it distributes currently to its shareholders. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, then it will be subject to federal income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years. Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property and to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income, if any.

The Company has made Taxable REIT Subsidiary (“TRS”) elections for all of its held for sale property subsidiaries. The elections, effective for the tax year beginning January 1, 2007 and future years, were made pursuant to section 856(I) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company’s TRS is subject to corporate level income taxes which are recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company’s TRS includes all of the held for sale properties at March 31, 2008.

The following table reconciles net income available to common shareholders to taxable income available to common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2008 (in thousands):

 

Net Income Available from TRS(1)

   $ 504  

Less: Tax Depreciation and Amortization

     (438 )

Add: Receipts of Prepaid Rent

     72  
        

Taxable Income for TRS

   $ 138  
        

 

(1)

Net income available from the TRS is comprised of income from discontinued operations of $993,000 (before tax provision for income taxes of $112,000) less allocated term loan interest of $317,000, investment management fees of $91,000 and professional fees of $81,000.

 

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CB RICHARD ELLIS REALTY TRUST

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

The following table summarizes the provision for income taxes of the TRS for the three months ended March 31, 2008 (in thousands):

 

Current

   $ 48

Deferred

     64
      

Total Provision for Income Taxes

   $ 112
      

The following table reconciles the provision for income taxes of the TRS for the three months ended March 31, 2008 to the amount computed by applying the Federal Corporate tax rate (in thousands):

 

Federal Income Taxes at Statutory Federal Rate for Taxable REIT Subsidiary

   $ 171  

State Income Taxes

     23  

Earnings not Subject to Federal Income Taxes and Other

     (82 )
        

Total Provision for Income Taxes

   $ 112  
        

SFAS No. 109 requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The deferred liabilities of the TRS relate primarily to differences in the book and tax depreciation method of property for federal and state income tax purpose.

The following table summarizes the tax effects of temporary differences of the TRS included in the accounts payable and accrued expenses as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 (in thousands):

 

     March 31,
2008
    December 31,
2007
 

Net Deferred Tax Liability, resulting primary from differences in depreciation and amortization in real property

   $ (281 )   $ (217 )
                

In addition, we have incurred income and other taxes related to our continuing operations in the amount of $59,000 for franchise, local and state government, California, Georgia, Texas and North Carolina, and United Kingdom taxes impacting our operating properties during the three months ended March 31, 2008.

20. Subsequent Events

From April 1, 2008 through May 2, 2008, we received gross proceeds of approximately $26,168,711 from the sale of 2,627,334 common shares in our initial public offering.

On January 28, 2008, American La France LLC (“ALF”), the tenant in the Jedburg Commerce Park Building, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. ALF occupies the entire Jedburg Commerce Park Building under a lease that runs through July 31, 2027. The current annual rent is approximately $2,994,000 with 2% annual increases effective each year on August 1, through the end of the lease term. In connection with the lease, we have received an irrevocable stand-by letter of credit totaling $3,000,000 at March 31, 2008 as security for the lease. As of March 31, 2008, ALF owed us $131,000 in unpaid rent. In addition, as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, we had deferred rent receivables from ALF of $377,000 and $215,000, respectively. Since ALF has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, we have continued to receive contractual rent payments in the amount of $249,500 for each of January 2008 through April 2008.

On May 1, 2008, through one of our indirect subsidiaries, we entered into a definitive purchase agreement with an unrelated third party to acquire, subject to customary closing conditions, Enclave on the Lake, located at 1255 Enclave Parkway, in Houston, Texas. The contract purchase price for Enclave on the Lake is $37,250,000 exclusive of transaction costs, financing fees and working capital reserves. We anticipate that the acquisition will be funded from the proceeds of our initial public offering and mortgage financing that we intend to assume in connection with the acquisition. The property consists of a six-story office building with structured and surface parking lots completed in 1999. The office building is 100% leased to SBM Offshore, N.V., a Netherlands based supplier of products and services to the oil and gas industry. While we anticipate this acquisition will close during the second quarter of 2008, this agreement is subject to a number of contingencies and there can be no assurances that this acquisition will transpire.

 

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CB RICHARD ELLIS REALTY TRUST

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

 

On May 5, 2008, we entered into a contribution agreement with Duke Realty Limited Partnership, or Duke, to form a joint venture (the “Joint Venture”) to acquire $248,900,500 in industrial real property assets, or the Industrial Portfolio. The Industrial Portfolio consists of six bulk industrial built-to-suit properties that are expected to be contributed to the Joint Venture during 2008.

One property has been recently completed by Duke and is expected to be contributed to the Joint Venture during May 2008. The remaining five properties are currently under construction and will be contributed to the Joint Venture upon completion, lease commencement and the satisfaction of other customary conditions.

We will own an 80% interest and Duke will own a 20% interest in the Joint Venture.

The following table summarizes the properties expected to be contributed to the Joint Venture pursuant to the contribution agreement. None of the properties have an operating history. Closing of the contribution of each property to the Joint Venture is subject to certain contingencies set forth in the contribution agreement and there is no assurance that any of the properties listed below will be contributed to the Joint Venture on the specific terms described therein, or at all.

List of Expected Properties

 

Location

   Property    Tenant    Net Rentable Sq. Ft.    Estimated Closing Date

Phoenix, AZ

   Buckeye Logistics Center    Amazon.com    604,678    May 2008

Indianapolis, IN

   Anson Building 1    Amazon.com    630,570    November 2008

Hutchins, TX

   Unilever Texas    Unilever    822,550    November 2008

Plainfield, IN

   Prime Distribution Center    Prime Distribution    1,200,420    November 2008

Jacksonville, FL

   Unilever Florida    Unilever    722,210    November 2008

West Jefferson, OH

   Kellogg’s    Kellogg’s    1,142,400    December 2008

Upon the closing of the contribution of the first property to the Joint Venture, we will enter into an operating agreement for the Joint Venture with Duke. The term of the Joint Venture will be 10 years, subject to certain conditions. Duke will act as the managing member of the Joint Venture and will be entitled to receive fees in connection with the services it provides to the Joint Venture, including asset management, construction, development, leasing and property management services. Duke will also be entitled to a promoted interest in the Joint Venture. We will have approval rights over all major decisions.

For a period of three years from the date of the operating agreement, the Joint Venture will have the right to acquire additional newly developed bulk industrial built-to-suit properties from Duke if such properties satisfy certain specified conditions. We will retain the right to approve the purchase price of each such property. The total amount of properties (inclusive of the Industrial Portfolio) that may be contributed to the Joint Venture over this period may be up to $800,000,000.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Explanatory Note

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements, the notes thereto, and the other financial data included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains various “forward-looking statements.” You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “estimates” or “anticipates” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases. You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Statements regarding the following subjects may be impacted by a number of risks and uncertainties:

 

   

our business strategy;

 

   

our ability to obtain future financing arrangements;

 

   

estimates relating to our future distributions;

 

   

our understanding of our competition;

 

   

market trends;

 

   

projected capital expenditures;

 

   

the impact of technology on our products, operations and business; and

 

   

the use of the proceeds of our initial public offering and subsequent offerings.

The forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future performance, taking into account all information currently available to us. These beliefs, assumptions and expectations are subject to risks and uncertainties and can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider these risks before you make an investment decision with respect to our common shares, along with the following factors that could cause actual results to vary from our forward-looking statements:

 

   

national, regional and local economic climates;

 

   

future terrorist attacks in the United States or abroad;

 

   

changes in supply and demand for office, retail, industrial and multi-family residential properties;

 

   

our ability to maintain rental rates and maximize occupancy;

 

   

our ability to identify acquisitions;

 

   

our pace of acquisitions and/or dispositions of properties;

 

   

our corporate debt ratings and changes in the general interest rate environment;

 

   

the condition of capital and credit markets;

 

   

the actual outcome of the resolution of any conflict;

 

   

our ability to successfully operate acquired properties;

 

   

our ability to qualify as a REIT;

 

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availability of capital (debt and equity);

 

   

unanticipated increases in financing and other costs, including a rise in interest rates;

 

   

our ability to satisfy complex rules in order for us to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes and our operating partnership’s ability to satisfy the rules in order for it to qualify as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes;

 

   

accounting principles and policies and guidelines applicable to REITs;

 

   

legislative or regulatory changes adversely affecting REITs and the real estate business; and

 

   

environmental, regulatory and/or safety requirements.

We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise.

Overview

We are a Maryland real estate investment trust that invests in real estate properties, focusing on office, retail, industrial and multi-family residential properties, as well as other real estate-related assets. We may also utilize our expertise and resources to capitalize on unique opportunities that may exist elsewhere in the marketplace, in which we might also acquire interests in mortgages or other investments where we could seek to acquire the underlying property. We will not invest more than 20% of our total assets in any single investment. In addition, we will seek to maintain a portfolio of geographically diverse assets and may invest up to 30% of our total assets outside of the United States. Investments outside of the United States are expected to be focused in locations in which CBRE Investors has existing operations or previous investment experience, which today consist of metropolitan markets in Western Europe (including London, Paris, Milan and Frankfurt), China (Shanghai and Beijing) and Japan. To the extent that we enter markets outside of the United States in which CBRE Investors does not already have existing operations or previous investment experience, we would expect to do so in partnership, utilizing joint venture or other structures, with entities that have significant existing local expertise in these markets.

As of March 31, 2008, we owned 47 office and industrial properties located in seven states (California, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas) and in the United Kingdom, as well as one undeveloped land parcel in Georgia. In addition, we have an ownership interest in an unconsolidated strategic partnership that, as of March 31, 2008, owned interests in eight properties located in China and Japan.

We are externally managed by CBRE Advisors LLC, or the Investment Advisor, and all of our real estate investments are held directly by, or indirectly through wholly owned subsidiaries of, CBRE Operating Partnership, L.P., or CBRE OP. Generally, we contribute the proceeds we receive from the issuance of common shares for cash to CBRE OP and CBRE OP, in turn, issues units of limited partnership to us, which entitle us to receive our share of CBRE OP’s earnings or losses and net cash flow. Provided we have sufficient available cash flow, we intend to pay our shareholders quarterly cash dividends. We are structured in a manner that allows CBRE OP to issue limited partnership interests from time to time in exchange for real estate properties. By structuring our acquisitions in this manner, the contributors of real estate to CBRE OP are generally able to defer gain recognition for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

        Our business objective is to maximize shareholder value through: (1) maintaining an experienced management team of investment professionals; (2) investing in properties in certain markets where property fundamentals will support stable income returns and where capital appreciation is expected to be above average; (3) acquiring properties at a discount to replacement cost and where there is expected positive rent growth; and (4) repositioning properties to increase their value in the market place.

 

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Operating results at our individual properties are impacted by the supply and demand for office, retail, industrial and multifamily space, trends of the national regional economies, the financial health of current and prospective tenants and their customers, capital market trends, construction costs, and interest rate movements. Individual operating property performance is monitored and calculated using certain non-GAAP financial measures such as an analysis of net operating income. An analysis of net operating income as compared to local regional and national statistics may provide insight into short or longer term trends exclusive of capital markets or capital structuring issues. Interest rates are a critical factor in our results of operations. Our properties may be financed with significant amounts of debt, so changes in interest rates may affect both net income and the health of capital markets. For investments outside of the United States, in addition to monitoring local property market fundamentals and capital market trends, we evaluate currency hedging strategies, taxes, the stability of the local government and economy and the experience of our management team in the region.

The real estate financing and credit markets experienced significant deterioration since the second half of 2007, resulting in dramatic changes in credit spreads, liquidity and the availability and cost of debt and equity capital. The impact has been most severe in the single-family residential real estate mortgage markets in the United States, but has more recently affected the commercial real estate markets. We believe the real estate financing and credit markets have yet to stabilize. If these conditions persist in 2008 and beyond, debt financing available to us, even with our modest leverage, may have less favorable terms than we would have received in the past, in which case, we may elect to fund acquisitions without, or with minimal, debt. Highly-levered real estate investors, in particular, are now facing significantly-reduced, or even eliminated, availability of funding sources, or at significantly increased cost. As such, under current market conditions and with our modest levels of leverage, we expect to benefit from improved access to attractive investment opportunities and reduced competition to acquire real estate assets.

We commenced operations in July 2004, following an initial private placement of our common shares of beneficial interest. We raised aggregate net proceeds (after commissions and expenses) of approximately $55,500,000 from July 2004 to October 2004 in private placements of our common shares.

On October 24, 2006, we commenced an initial public offering of up to $2,000,000,000 in our common shares, 90% of which are offered at a price of $10.00 per share, and 10% of which are offered pursuant to our dividend reinvestment plan at a purchase price equal to the higher of $9.50 per share or 95% of the fair market value of a common share on the reinvestment date, as determined by the Investment Advisor or another firm we choose for that purpose. As of May 2, 2008, we had accepted subscriptions from 7,327 investors, issued 33,534,372 common shares and received $335,076,000 in gross proceeds.

We have elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

The table below provides information regarding the properties we own. We purchased all of these properties from unaffiliated third parties. These properties are subject to competition from similar properties within their market areas and their economic performance could be affected by changes in local economic conditions. In evaluating these properties for acquisition, we considered a variety of factors including location, functionality and design, price per square foot, the credit worthiness of tenants, length of lease terms, market fundamentals and the in-place rental rates compared to market rates.

 

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As of March 31, 2008, we owned the following properties:

 

Location

   Property   Date
Acquired
   Year
Built
   Number
of
Properties
   Approximate
Total

Acquisition Cost (1)
   Net
Rentable
Sq. Ft.
   Occupancy  

Domestic

                   

San Diego, CA

   REMEC Corporate Campus   9/15/2004    1983    4    $ 26,667,000    132,685    100.0 %

Taunton, MA

   300 Constitution Drive   11/3/2004    1998    1      19,805,000    330,000    100.0 %

Alpharetta, GA

   Deerfield Commons I   6/21/2005    2000    1      19,572,000    121,969    100.0 %

Alpharetta, GA

   Deerfield Commons II   6/21/2005    —      —        2,262,000    —      —    

Richardson, TX

   660 North Dorothy   1/9/2006    1997    1      6,836,000    120,000    100.0 %

Allen, TX

   505 Century   1/9/2006    1997    1      6,095,000    100,000    72.4 %

Richardson, TX

   631 International   1/9/2006    1998    1      5,407,000    73,112    100.0 %

Bolingbrook, IL

   Bolingbrook Point III   8/29/2007    2006    1      18,170,000    185,045    100.0 %

Spartanburg, SC

   Fairforest Bldg. 5   8/30/2007    2006    1      16,968,000    316,491    100.0 %

Spartanburg, SC

   Fairforest Bldg. 6 (2)   8/30/2007

1/23/2008

   2005    1      7,468,000    101,055    100.0 %

Spartanburg, SC

   Fairforest Bldg. 7   8/30/2007    2006    1      5,626,000    101,459    0.0 %

Spartanburg, SC

   HJ Park Bldg. 1   8/30/2007    2003    1      4,216,000    70,000    100.0 %

Charleston, SC

   North Rhett I   8/30/2007    1973    1      10,302,000    284,750    100.0 %

Charleston, SC

   North Rhett II   8/30/2007    2001    1      7,073,000    101,705    100.0 %

Charleston, SC

   North Rhett III (2)   8/30/2007

1/23/2008

   2002    1      4,812,000    79,972    100.0 %

Charleston, SC

   North Rhett IV   8/30/2007    2005    1      17,060,000    316,040    100.0 %

Charleston, SC

   Jedburg Commerce Park   8/30/2007    2007    1      41,967,000    512,686    100.0 %

Charleston, SC

   Mount Holly Building   8/30/2007    2003    1      6,208,000    100,823    100.0 %

Charleston, SC

   Orangeburg Park Bldg.   8/30/2007    2003    1      5,474,000    101,055    100.0 %

Charlotte, NC

   Kings Mountain I (2)   8/30/2007

1/23/2008

   1998    1      5,497,000    100,000    100.0 %

Charlotte, NC

   Kings Mountain II   8/30/2007    2002    1      11,311,000    301,400    100.0 %

Winston-Salem, NC

   Union Cross Bldg. I   8/30/2007    2005    1      6,585,000    100,853    100.0 %

Winston-Salem, NC

   Union Cross Bldg. II   8/30/2007    2005    1      17,216,000    316,130    100.0 %

Lewisville, TX

   Lakeside Office Center   3/5/2008    2006    1      17,949,000    98,750    96.0 %

Charlotte, NC

   Kings Mountain III   3/14/2008    2007    1      25,654,000    541,910    0.0 %
                               

Total

           27      316,200,000    4,607,890    85.35 %
                               

International

                   

Coventry, UK

   602 Central Blvd.   4/27/2007    2001    1      23,847,000    49,985    100.0 %

Reading, UK

   Thames Valley Five   3/20/2008    1998    1      29,335,000    40,468    100.0 %
                               

Total

           2      53,182,000    90,453    100.0 %
                               

Real Estate Held for Sale

                   

Spartanburg, SC

   Fairforest Bldgs 1-4   8/30/2007    1999-2001    4      20,947,000    355,794    100.0 %

Spartanburg, SC

   Highway 290 Commerce Pk
Bldgs
  8/30/2007

9/24/2007

11/1/2007

   1993-1996    5      21,204,000    473,050    78.9 %

Spartanburg, SC

   Orchard Business Park 1 & 2   8/30/2007

11/1/2007

   1994    2      2,271,000    50,000    65.0 %

Spartanburg, SC

   Greenville/Spartanburg Ind. Pk   8/30/2007    1990    1      3,581,000    67,375    100.0 %

Spartanburg, SC

   Community Cash Complex 1-5   8/30/2007    1960-1984    5      8,648,000    552,904    70.5 %

Spartanburg, SC

   Cherokee Corporate Park   8/30/2007    2000    1      3,928,000    60,000    100.0 %
                               

Total

           18      60,579,000    1,559,123    82.02 %
                               

Grand Total

           47    $ 429,961,000    6,257,466    84.73 %
                               

 

(1)

Acquisition cost represents the purchase price inclusive of customary closing costs and acquisition fees.

(2)

Includes the purchase prices of adjacent land parcels acquired on January 23, 2008.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

Management believes our most critical accounting policies are accounting for lease revenues (including straight-line rent), regular evaluation of whether the value of a real estate asset has been impaired, real estate purchase price allocations and accounting for our derivatives and hedging activities, if any. Each of these items involves estimates that require management to make judgments that are subjective in nature. Management relies on its experience, collects historical data and current market data, and analyzes these assumptions in order to arrive at what it believes to be reasonable estimates. Under different conditions or assumptions, materially different amounts could be reported related to the accounting policies described below. In addition, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgments on the use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could materially differ from these estimates.

Revenue Recognition and Valuation of Receivables

Our revenues, which are composed largely of rental income, include rents reported on a straight-line basis over the initial term of the lease. If our leases provide for rental increases at specified intervals, we will be required to straight-line the recognition of revenue, which will result in the recording of a receivable for rent not yet due under the lease terms. Accordingly, our management must determine, in its judgment, to what extent the unbilled rent receivable applicable to each specific tenant is collectible. We review unbilled rent receivable on a quarterly basis and take into consideration the tenant’s payment history, the financial condition of the tenant, business conditions in the industry in which the tenant operates and economic conditions in the area in which the property is located. Should the ability to collect unbilled rent with respect to any given tenant be in doubt, we would be required to record an increase in our allowance for doubtful accounts or record a direct write-off of the specific rent receivable, which would have an adverse effect on our net income for the year in which the reserve is increased or the direct write-off is recorded and would decrease our total assets and shareholders’ equity.

Investments in Real Estate

We record investments in real estate at cost (including third-party acquisition expenses) and we capitalize improvements and replacements when they extend the useful life or improve the efficiency of the asset. We expense costs of repairs and maintenance as incurred. We compute depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of our real estate assets, which we expect to be approximately 39 years for buildings and improvements, three to five years for equipment and fixtures and the shorter of the useful life or the remaining lease term for tenant improvements and leasehold interests.

We are required to make subjective assessments as to the useful lives of our properties for purposes of determining the amount of depreciation to record on an annual basis with respect to our investments in real estate. These assessments have a direct impact on our net income because, if we were to shorten the expected useful lives of our investments in real estate, we would depreciate these investments over fewer years, resulting in more depreciation expense and lower net income on an annual basis throughout the expected useful lives of the related assets.

We have adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS No. 144”), which establishes a single accounting model for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets including discontinued operations. SFAS No. 144 requires that the operations related to properties that have been sold or that we intend to sell be presented as discontinued operations in the statement of operations for all periods presented, and properties we intend to sell be designated as “held for sale” on our balance sheet.

When circumstances such as adverse market conditions indicate a possible impairment of the value of a property, we review the recoverability of the property’s carrying value. The review of recoverability is based on our estimate of the future undiscounted cash flows, excluding interest charges, expected to result from the property’s use and eventual disposition. Our forecast of these cash flows considers factors such as expected future operating income, market and other applicable trends and residual value, as well as the effects of leasing demand, competition and other factors. These factors contain subjectivity and thus are not able to be precisely estimated. If impairment exists due to the inability to recover the carrying value of a property, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value of the property. We are required to make subjective assessments as to whether there are impairments in the values of our investments in real estate.

 

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Real Estate Purchase Price Allocation

We allocate the purchase price to tangible assets of an acquired property (which includes land, building and tenant improvements) based on the estimated fair values of those tangible assets, assuming the building was vacant. Estimates of fair value for land are based on factors such as comparisons to other properties sold in the same geographic area, adjusted for unique characteristics. Estimates of fair values of buildings and tenant improvements are based on present values determined based upon the application of hypothetical leases with market rates and terms.

We record above-market and below-market, in-place lease values for acquired properties based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. We amortize any capitalized above-market lease values as a reduction of rental income over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. We amortize any capitalized below-market lease values as an increase to rental income over the initial term and any fixed-rate renewal periods in the respective leases.

We measure the aggregate value of other intangible assets acquired based on the difference between (i) the property valued with existing in-place leases adjusted to market rental rates and (ii) the property valued as if vacant. Management’s estimates of value are made using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers (e.g., discounted cash flow analysis). Factors considered by management in its analysis include an estimate of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases. We also consider information obtained about each property as a result of our pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing and leasing activities in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods. Management also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses to the extent that such costs are not already incurred in connection with a new lease origination as part of the transaction.

The total amount of other intangible assets acquired is further allocated to in-place lease values and customer relationship intangible values based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and our overall relationship with that respective tenant. Characteristics considered by management in allocating these values include the nature and extent of our existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality and expectations of lease renewals (including those existing under the terms of the lease agreement), among other factors.

We amortize the value of in-place leases to expense over the remaining term of the respective leases, which we primarily expect to range from five to fifteen years. The value of customer relationship intangibles is amortized to expense over the remaining term and any renewal periods in the respective leases, but in no event may the amortization period for intangible assets exceed the remaining depreciable life of the building. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the in-place lease value and customer relationship intangibles would be charged to expense.

These assessments have a direct impact on net income and revenues. If we assign more fair value to the in-place leases versus buildings and tenant improvements, assigned costs would generally be depreciated over a shorter period, resulting in more depreciation expense and a lower net income on an annual basis. Likewise, if we estimate that more of our leases in-place at acquisition are on terms believed to be above the current market rates for similar properties, the calculated present value of the amount above market would be amortized monthly as a direct reduction to rental revenues and ultimately reduce the amount of net income.

 

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Treatment of Management Compensation, Expense Reimbursements

Management of our operations is conducted by the Investment Advisor. Fees related to services provided by the Investment Advisor are accounted for based on the nature of such service and the relevant accounting literature. Fees for services performed that represent period costs of our company, such as cash payments for investment management fees paid to the Investment Advisor, are expensed as incurred. In addition, an affiliate of the Investment Advisor owns a partnership interest which represents a profits interest in CBRE OP related to these services.

Subject to certain limitations, we are obligated to reimburse the Investment Advisor for the organizational and offering costs incurred on our behalf. This treatment is consistent with Staff Accounting Bulletin, or SAB, Topic 1.B.1, which requires that we include all of the costs associated with our operations and formation in our financial statements. These costs will then be analyzed and segregated between those which are organizational in nature, those which are offering-related salaries and other general and administrative expenses of the Investment Advisor and its affiliates, and those which qualify as offering expenses in accordance with SAB Topic 5.A. Organizational costs are expensed as incurred in accordance with AICPA Statement of Position 98-5, Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities. Offering costs in the amount of $4,736,000 and $1,530,000 were incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and are recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in-capital in the consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity. Offering costs incurred through March 31, 2008 totaled $30,145,000. Of the total amount, $25,000,000 was incurred to CNL Securities Corp., as dealer manager; $3,969,000 was incurred to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., an affiliate of the Investment Advisor; $78,000 was incurred to the Investment Advisor for reimbursable marketing costs and $1,098,000 was incurred to other service providers. Each party will be paid the amount incurred from proceeds of the public offering. As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the accrued offering costs payable to related parties included in our consolidated balance sheets were $4,443,000 and $5,241,000, respectively. Offering costs payable to unrelated parties of $163,000 at March 31, 2008 was included in accounts and payable accrued expenses.

The Investment Advisor earned investment management fees of $681,000 and $237,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and waived investment management fees of $311,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. In connection with services provided to the Investment Advisor, CNL Fund Management Company, the Sub-Advisor and affiliate of the Dealer Manager pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement dated August 21, 2006, was paid by the Investment Advisor $94,000 and $33,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

The Investment Advisor earned acquisition fees of $715,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. There were no fees earned for the three months ended March 31, 2007. In connection with services provided to the Investment Advisor, the Sub-Advisor, pursuant to a sub advisory agreement, was paid by the Investment Advisor $134,000 in acquisition fees for the three months ended March 31, 2008. These fees have been capitalized to investments in real estate and related intangibles.

Discontinued Operations and Real Estate Held for Sale

In accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets” (“SFAS No. 144”), the income or loss and net gain on dispositions of operating properties and the income or loss on all properties classified as held for sale are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations as discontinued operations for all periods presented. A property is classified as held for sale when certain criteria, as set forth under SFAS No. 144, are met. At such time, we present the respective assets and liabilities separately on the balance sheet and cease to record depreciation and amortization expense. Properties held for sale are reported at the lower of their carrying value or their estimated current sales value less costs to sell. As of March 31, 2008, we had 18 buildings classified as held for sale (see Notes 5 and 6).

Accounting for Derivative Financial Investments and Hedging Activities

We account for our derivative and hedging activities, if any, in accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS No. 133”) as amended, which requires all derivative instruments to be carried at fair value on the balance sheet. Derivative instruments designated in a hedge relationship to mitigate exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. We formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as our risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking each hedge transaction. We periodically review the effectiveness of each hedging transaction, which involves estimating future cash flows. Cash flow hedges are accounted for by recording the fair value of the derivative instrument on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability, with a corresponding amount recorded in other comprehensive income within shareholders’ equity. Calculation of a fair value of derivative instruments also requires management to use estimates. Amounts will be reclassified from other comprehensive income to the income statement in the period or periods the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Derivative instruments designated in a hedge relationship to mitigate exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges under SFAS No. 133. The changes in fair value hedges are accounted for by recording the fair value of the derivative instruments on the balance sheet as either assets or liabilities, with the corresponding amount recorded in current year earnings.

 

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Accounting for Share-Based Compensation

We have adopted the fair value based method of accounting for share-based compensation. Under this approach, we recognize an expense for the fair value of any share-based compensation at the time it is granted, as well as for transactions with non-employees in which services are performed in exchange for equity instruments.

Variable Interest Entities

Our determination of the appropriate accounting method with respect to our investment in CBRE Asia Fund which is considered a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”), is based on Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, Interpretation No. 46 (revised in December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities—an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“ FIN46R”). We account for this VIE, of which we are not the primary beneficiary, under the equity method of accounting.

We determine if an entity is a VIE under FIN 46R based on several factors, including whether the entity’s total equity investment at risk upon inception is sufficient to finance the entity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support. We make judgments regarding the sufficiency of the equity at risk based first on a qualitative analysis, then a quantitative analysis, if necessary. In a quantitative analysis, we incorporate various estimates, including estimated future cash flows, asset hold periods and discount rates, as well as estimates of the probabilities of various scenarios occurring. If the entity is a VIE, we then determine whether we consolidate the entity as the primary beneficiary.

We determine whether an entity is a VIE and, if so, whether it should be consolidated by utilizing judgments and estimates that are inherently subjective. If we made different judgments or utilized different estimates in these evaluations, it could result in differing conclusions as to whether or not an entity is a VIE and whether or not to consolidate such entity.

We carry our investment in CBRE Asia Fund on the equity method of accounting because we have the ability to exercise significant influence (but not control) over operating and financial policies of such subsidiary. We eliminate transactions with such equity method subsidiary to the extent of our ownership in such subsidiary. Accordingly, our share of the losses of this equity method subsidiary is included in consolidated net loss. Under the equity method, impairment losses are recognized upon evidence of other-than-temporary losses of value.

Accounting Pronouncements Adopted January 1, 2008

Effective January 1, 2008, we adopted, on a prospective basis, SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”) as amended by FASB Staff Position SFAS No. 157-1, “Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13 (“FSP FAS No. 157-1”) and FASB Staff Position SFAS No. 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157” (“FSP FAS No. 157-2”). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and provides for expanded disclosure about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies prospectively to all other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. FSP FAS No. 157-1 amends SFAS No. 157 to exclude from the scope of SFAS No. 157 certain leasing transactions accounted for under SFAS No. 13, “Accounting for Leases.” FSP FAS No. 157-2 amends SFAS No. 157 to defer the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008.

The adoption of SFAS No. 157 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. Management is evaluating the impact that SFAS No. 157 will have on our non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities since the application of SFAS No. 157 for such items was deferred to January 1, 2009. We believe that the impact of these items will not be material to our consolidated financial statements. Assets and liabilities typically recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis to which we have not yet applied SFAS No. 157 due to the deferral of SFAS No. 157 for such items include:

 

   

Non-financial assets and liabilities initially measured at fair value in an acquisition or business combination;

 

   

Long-lived assets measured at fair value due to an impairment assessment under SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets;” and

 

   

Asset retirement obligations initially measured under SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.”

 

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Effective January 1, 2008, we adopted, on a prospective basis, SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS No. 159”). SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective of the guidance is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. The adoption of SFAS No. 159 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements since we did not elect to apply the fair value option for any of our eligible financial instruments or other items on the January 1, 2008 effective date.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007) “Business Combinations” (“SFAS No. 141(R)”). SFAS No. 141(R) changes the requirements for an acquirer’s recognition and measurement of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in a business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2008 and should be applied prospectively for all business combinations entered into after the date of adoption. We anticipate that the adoption of SFAS No. 141 (R) will only have an impact on our financial statements in so far as we will not be able to capitalize indirect deal costs to our acquisitions.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160 “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS No. 160”). SFAS No. 160 requires (i) that noncontrolling (minority) interests be reported as a component of shareholders’ equity, (ii) that net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be separately identified in the consolidated statement of operations, (iii) that changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling interest be accounted for as equity transactions, (iv) that any retained noncontrolling equity investment upon the deconsolidation of a subsidiary be initially measured at fair value, and (v) that sufficient disclosures are provided that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS No. 160 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2008 and should be applied prospectively. However, the presentation and disclosure requirements of the statement shall be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. Management does not expect the adoption of the provisions of SFAS No. 160 will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161 “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS No. 161”). This new standard enhances disclosure requirements for derivative instruments in order to provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of (i) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (ii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” and its related interpretations and (iii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is to be applied prospectively for the first annual reporting period beginning on or after November 15, 2008. We believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 161 will not have a material impact on our financial statement disclosures since we do not currently have any derivative instruments.

 

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Rental Operations

We evaluate the performance of our segments based on net operating income, defined as: rental income and tenant reimbursements less property and related expenses (operating and maintenance, management fees and real estate taxes) and excludes other non-property income and expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, and our company level general and administrative expenses. The following tables compare the net operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (in thousands):

 

     Three Months
Ended
March 31
 
     2008     2007  

Domestic Properties

    

Revenues:

    

Rental

   $ 5,327     $ 1,683  

Tenant Reimbursements

     1,035       485  
                
     6,362       2,168  
                

Property and Related Expenses:

    

Operating and Maintenance

     451       214  

General and Administrative

     44       56  

Property Management Fee to Related Party

     62       9  

Property Taxes

     631       295  
                
     1,188       574  
                

Net Operating Income

     5,174       1,594  
                

International Properties

    

Revenues:

    

Rental

     487       —    

Tenant Reimbursements

     34       —    
                
     521       —    
                

Property and Related Expenses:

    

Operating and Maintenance

     32       —    

Property Management Fee to Related Party

     2       —    
                
     34       —    
                

Net Operating Income

     487       —    
                

Total Reportable Segments

    

Revenues:

    

Rental

     5,814       1,683  

Tenant Reimbursements

     1,069       485  
                
     6,883       2,168  
                

Property and Related Expenses:

    

Operating and Maintenance

     483       214  

General and Administrative

     44       56  

Property Management Fee to Related Party

     64       9  

Property Taxes

     631       295  
                
     1,222       574  
                

Net Operating Income(1)

     5,661       1,594  
                

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure to Consolidated Net Loss

    

Total Segment Net Operating Income

     5,661       1,594  

Interest and Other Income

     796       264  
                
     6,457       1,858  
                

Interest Expense

     2,406       446  

General and Administrative

     364       167  

Investment Management Fee to Related Party

     681       237  

Depreciation and Amortization

     3,151       1,143  
                

Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes, Minority Interest and Equity in Loss of Unconsolidated Entity

     (145 )     (135 )

Minority Interest

     2       3  

Provision for Income Taxes

     (59 )     —    

Equity in Loss of Unconsolidated Entity

     (96 )     —    
                

Loss from Continuing Operations

     (298 )     (132 )

Income from Discontinued Operation

     881       —    
                

Net Income (Loss)

   $ 583     $ (132 )
                

 

(1)

Total Reportable Segments net operating income is a Non-GAAP financial measure which may be useful as a supplemental measure for evaluating the relationship of each reporting segment to the combined total. This measure should not be looked as an alternative measure of operating performance to our US GAAP presentations provided.

 

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Consolidated Results of Continuing Operations

Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 to Three Months Ended March 31, 2007

Revenues

Rental

Rental revenue increased $4,131,000, or 245%, to $5,814,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $1,683,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increase was due to the acquisition of 602 Central Blvd., Bolingbrook Point III, the Carolina Portfolio, Lakeside Office Center and Thames Valley Five as well as increased occupancy at Deerfield Commons I.

Tenant Reimbursements

Tenant reimbursements increased $584,000, or 120%, to $1,069,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $485,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, primarily as a result of increased tenant operating expense recovery for Deerfield Commons I, Bolingbrook Point III, the Carolina Portfolio and Lakeside Office Center.

Expenses

Operating and Maintenance

Property operating and maintenance expenses increased $269,000, or 126%, to $483,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $214,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Bolingbrook Point III, the Carolina Portfolio and Lakeside Office Center and increased operating expenses at Deerfield Commons I.

Property Taxes

Property tax expense increased $336,000, or 114%, to $631,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $295,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increase was due to a combination of increased assessments and expenses associated with the Bolingbrook Point III, the Carolina Portfolio and Lakeside Office Center.

Interest

Interest expense increased $1,960,000, or 439%, to $2,406,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $446,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as a result of interest expense associated with the 602 Central Blvd., the Carolina Portfolio and the Bank of America term loan.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expense increased $185,000, or 83%, to $408,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $223,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Of the total increase, $92,000 was due to the increase in general corporate legal expense for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to March 31, 2007; $149,000 was due to the increase in general audit fees and Sarbanes-Oxley assistance fees for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to March 31, 2007, offset by the reductions of directions and officers’ insurance of $35,000 and shareholder servicing fees and reports production costs of $21,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to March 31, 2007.

 

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Property Management Fee and Investment Management Fee

Property management fee and investment management fee increased $499,000, or 203%, to $745,000 for three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $246,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increase was due to fees earned relative to the management of 602 Central Blvd., Bolingbrook Point III, the Carolina Portfolio, Lakeside Office Center and Thames Valley Five.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $2,008,000, or 176%, to $3,151,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to $1,143,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The net increase was related to tenant improvement and leasing commission activities at Deerfield Commons I and 660 N. Dorothy and the acquisitions of 602 Central Blvd., Bolingbrook Point III and the Carolina Portfolio.

Interest and Other Income

Interest and other income increased $532,000, or 202%, to $796,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $264,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increase was due to the investing of our public offering net cash proceeds in interest earning cash equivalents.

Equity in Loss of Unconsolidated Entity

Our October 2007 investment in CBRE Asia Fund resulted in a loss of $96,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. There was no comparable activity for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

 

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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

Our sources of funds will primarily be the net proceeds of our initial public offering, operating cash flows and borrowings. We believe that these cash resources will be sufficient to satisfy our cash requirements and we do not anticipate a need to raise funds from other than these sources within the next twelve months. Depending on market conditions, we expect that once the net proceeds of our initial public offering are fully invested, our debt financing will be approximately 65% of the value of the cost of our assets before non-cash reserves and depreciation. The amount of debt we place on an individual property, or the amount of debt incurred by an individual entity in which we invest, may be more or less than 65% of the value of such property or the value of the assets owned by such entity, depending on market conditions and other factors. In fact, depending on market conditions and other factors, we may choose not to place debt on our portfolio or our assets and may choose not to borrow to finance our operations or to acquire properties. Our declaration of trust limits our borrowing to 300% of our net assets unless any excess borrowing is approved by a majority of our independent trustees and is disclosed to our shareholders in our next quarterly report. Our declaration of trust defines “net assets” as our total assets (other than intangibles) at cost, before deducting depreciation, reserves for bad debts or other non-cash reserves, less total liabilities, calculated at least quarterly by us on a basis consistently applied; provided, however, that during such periods in which we are obtaining regular independent valuations of the current value of its net assets for purposes of enabling fiduciaries of employee benefit plan shareholders to comply with applicable Department of Labor reporting requirements, “net assets” means the greater of (i) the amount determined pursuant to the foregoing and (ii) the assets’ aggregate valuation established by the most recent such valuation report without reduction for depreciation, bad debts or other non-cash reserves. Any indebtedness we do incur will likely be subject to continuing covenants, and we will likely be required to make continuing representations and warranties in connection with such debt. Moreover, some or all of our debt may be secured by some or all of our assets. If we default in the payment of interest or principal on any such debt, breach any representation or warranty in connection with any borrowing or violate any covenant in any loan document, our lender may accelerate the maturity of such debt requiring us to immediately repay all outstanding principal. If we are unable to make such payment, our lender could foreclose on our assets that are pledged as collateral to such lender. The lender could also sue us or force us into bankruptcy. Any such event would have a material adverse effect on the value of our common shares. We believe that, even without any proceeds raised from our initial public offering, we have sufficient cash flow from operations to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months and into the foreseeable future.

In addition to making investments in accordance with our investment objectives, we expect to use our capital resources to make certain payments to the Investment Advisor and the Dealer Manager. During the offering stage, assuming all of the shares in our primary offering are sold, these payments will include payments of up to $126,000,000 for selling commissions, up to $27,000,000 for the dealer manager fee, up to $18,000,000 for the marketing support fee and up to $28,000,000 for organizational and offering expenses. During the acquisition and operational stages, certain services related to the acquisition and management of our investments and our operations will be provided to us by the Investment Advisor pursuant to an advisory agreement entered into in July 2004 which was amended and restated in October 2006. Pursuant to that agreement, we expect to make various payments to the Investment Advisor, including acquisition fees, investment management fees and payments for reimbursements of certain costs incurred by the Investment Advisor in providing related services to us. As the actual amounts to be paid are dependent upon the total equity and debt capital we raise and our results of operations, we cannot determine these amounts at this time.

In order to avoid corporate-level tax on our net taxable income, we are required to pay distributions to our shareholders equal to our net taxable income. In addition, to qualify as a REIT, we are required to pay distributions to our shareholders equal to at least 90% of our net ordinary taxable income. Therefore, once the net proceeds we receive from our initial public offering are substantially fully invested, we will need to raise additional capital in order to grow our business and acquire additional real estate investments. We anticipate borrowing funds to obtain additional capital, but there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

 

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Historical Cash Flows

Our net cash provided by operating activities increased by $3,272,000 to $3,973,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to $701,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increase was due to the acquisitions of 602 Central Blvd., Bolingbrook Point III, the Carolina Portfolio, Lakeside Office Center and Thames Valley Five.

Net cash used in investing activities increased by $72,153,000 to $73,349,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to $1,196,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increase was due to the acquisitions of Carolina land parcels, Lakeside Office Center, Kings Mountain III, and Thames Valley Five during the three months ended March 31, 2008.

Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $30,120,000 to $54,156,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $24,036,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increase was due to the $34,240,000 increase in net proceeds, after offering costs, received from the public offering, offset by increases in distributions to shareholders and minority interest holder of $3,125,000, shareholder redemptions of $127,000, principal payments on notes payable of $830,000, deferred financial costs of $37,000 associated with the Bolingbrook Point III mortgage and reduced security deposits of $1,000.

Non-GAAP Supplemental Financial Measure: Funds from Operations

Management believes that Funds from Operations, or FFO, is a useful supplemental measure of REIT performance. We compute FFO in accordance with standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, or NAREIT, which may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs that do not compute FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition, or that interpret the NAREIT definition differently than we do. The revised White Paper defines FFO as net income or loss computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding extraordinary items, as defined by GAAP, and gains and losses from sales of depreciable operating property, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs and depreciation of non-real estate assets), and after adjustment for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.

Because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization, gains and losses from property dispositions and extraordinary items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. Management believes that FFO provides useful information to the investment community about our financial performance when compared to other REITs since FFO is generally recognized as the industry standard for reporting the operations of REITs.

FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with GAAP), as an indication of our financial performance or to cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions.

 

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The following table presents our FFO for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2008    2007  

Reconciliation of net income (loss) to funds from operations:

     

Net Income (Loss)

   $ 583    $ (132 )

Adjustments:

     

Minority interest

     5      (3 )

Real estate depreciation and amortization

     3,151      1,143  
               

Funds from operations

   $ 3,739    $ 1,008  
               

Financing

In connection with our acquisition of the Carolina Portfolio on August 30, 2007, we assumed 13 loans with principal balances totaling $66,110,000 from various lenders that are secured by first deeds of trust on the properties and the assignment of related rents and leases. Assumption fees and other loan closing costs totaling $765,500 were capitalized as incurred. The loans bear interest at rates ranging from 4.98% to 6.33% per annum and mature between March 1, 2013 and February 1, 2025. The fair value of the loans assumed at acquisition was $62,944,000. The loans require monthly payments of interest and principal, fully amortized over the lives of the loans. Principal payments totaling $830,000 were made for the three months ended March 31, 2008. We indemnify the lenders against environmental costs and expenses and guarantee the loans under certain conditions.

In addition, we entered into a credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. to provide us a $65,000,000 term loan and a $10,000,000 revolving line of credit (collectively, the “Credit Facility”). The one year term loan was fully drawn upon at the closing of the Carolina Portfolio on August 30, 2007. None of the revolving line of credit has been drawn. The Credit Facility matures in August 2008 and interest is payable monthly at a floating rate of LIBOR plus 1.25%, or 3.95% per annum as of March 31, 2008 and 6.10% per annum as of December 31, 2007. Upfront fees and other loan closing cost totaling approximately $229,000 were capitalized as incurred. A fee of 0.2% per annum is accrued on unfunded balances under the revolving line of credit. The loan contains various financial covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.6, as defined in the credit agreement. On November 29, 2007, we repaid a portion of the loan balance in the amount of $20,000,000 using net proceeds from our initial public offering. As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the term loan balance was $45,000,000 and we were in compliance with all such covenants and restrictions. The Credit Facility is unsecured, but we are required to repay a proportion of the Credit Facility, as defined in the credit agreement, if any of the unencumbered properties in the Carolina Portfolio, including all of the properties held for sale, are financed or sold.

On April 27, 2007, we, in connection with the acquisition of 602 Central Blvd, entered into a £5,500,000 ($10,915,000 at March 31, 2008) financing arrangement with the Royal Bank of Scotland secured by the property. The loan is for a term of seven years and bears interest at a variable rate of interest, adjusted quarterly, based on three month LIBOR plus 0.67%, or 6.24% and 6.94% per annum as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. Interest payments only are due quarterly for the term of the loan with principal due at maturity. The loan agreement requires us to maintain a rate cap agreement pursuant to which we will be protected against an increase in the three month LIBOR over 6.25% through May 27, 2010.

Distribution Policy

In order to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Internal Revenue Code, we must make distributions to our shareholders each year in an amount at least equal to 90% of our REIT taxable income.

 

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It is anticipated that distributions generally will be taxable as ordinary income to our shareholders, although a portion of such distributions may be designated by us as a return of capital or as capital gain. We will furnish annually to each of our shareholders a statement setting forth distributions paid during the preceding year and their characterization as ordinary income, return of capital or capital gains.

To the extent that our cash available for distribution is less than the amount we are required to distribute to qualify as a REIT, we may consider various funding sources to cover any shortfall, including borrowing funds on a short-term, or possibly long-term, basis or selling properties. In addition, we may utilize these funding sources to make distributions that exceed the amount we are required to distribute to qualify as a REIT; however, we will not use offering proceeds for this purpose.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of March 31, 2008, we had one investment in an unconsolidated entity. This investment is discussed in footnote 4 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

The following table provides information with respect to our contractual obligations at March 31, 2008 (in thousands):

 

Contractual Obligations

   Total     Less than
One Year
    One to Three
Years
    Three to
Five
Years
    More than
Five Years
 

Note Payable (and interest payments) Collateralized by REMEC Corporate Campus

   $ (15,577 )   $ (635 )   $ (1,269 )   $ (13,673 )   $ —    

Note Payable (and interest payments) Collateralized by 300 Constitution Drive

     (14,372 )     (581 )     (1,162 )     (12,629 )     —    

Note Payable (and interest payments) Collateralized by Deerfield Commons I

     (13,572 )     (509 )     (1,050 )     (1,286 )     (10,727 )

Note Payable (and interest payments) Collateralized by 602 Central Blvd.

     (15,171 )     (681 )     (1,362 )     (1,362 )     (11,766 )

Note Payable (and interest payments) Collateralized by Bolingbrook Point III

     (12,235 )     (473 )     (947 )     (947 )     (9,868 )

Note Payable (and interest payments) Collateralized by the Carolina Portfolio

     (92,607 )     (6,980 )     (13,961 )     (13,961 )     (57,705 )

Unsecured Loan Payable*

     (45,000 )     (45,000 )     —         —         —    
                                        

Total

   $ (208,534 )   $ (54,859 )   $ (19,751 )   $ (43,858 )   $ (90,066 )
                                        

 

* Excludes interest for this presentation because of the short-term nature of the loan.

As of March 31, 2008, we were committed to pay $4,606,000 in accrued offering costs. The timing of future payments is uncertain.

As of March 31, 2008, we had an unfunded investment commitment in CBRE Asia Fund totaling $19,800,000. The timing of future payments is uncertain.

 

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Income Taxes

We have elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ending December 31, 2004. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on income that we distribute currently to our shareholders. Under the Internal Revenue Code, REITs are subject to numerous organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that they distribute at least 90% of their annual net taxable income (excluding net capital gains) to their shareholders. If we fail to qualify for taxation as a REIT in any year, our income will be taxed at regular corporate rates, and we may be precluded from qualifying for treatment as a REIT for the four-year period following our failure to qualify. Even if we qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we may still be subject to state, local and foreign taxes on our income and property and to U.S. federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed gross income.

Inflation

The real estate market has not been affected significantly by inflation in the past several years due to the relatively low inflation rate. With the exception of leases with tenants in multifamily properties, we expect to include provisions in the majority of our tenant leases designed to protect us from the impact of inflation. These provisions will include reimbursement billings for operating expense pass-through charges, real estate tax and insurance reimbursements, or in some cases, annual reimbursement of operating expenses above a certain allowance. Due to the generally long-term nature of these leases, annual rent increases may not be sufficient to cover inflation and rent may be below market. Leases in multifamily properties generally turn over on an annual basis and do not typically present the same issue regarding inflation protection due to their short-term nature.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risk includes risks that arise from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, equity prices and other market changes that affect market sensitive instruments. In pursuing our business plan, we expect that the primary market risk to which we will be exposed is interest rate risk.

We may be exposed to the effects of interest rate changes primarily as a result of long-term debt used to maintain liquidity and fund expansion of our real estate investment portfolio and operations. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower overall borrowing costs. To achieve our objectives, we will borrow primarily at fixed rates or variable rates and, in some cases, with the ability to convert variable rates to fixed rates. We may also enter into derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps and caps in order to mitigate our interest rate risk on a related financial instrument. We will not enter into derivative or interest rate transactions for speculative purposes.

 

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Notes Payable secured by real property are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     Interest Rate as of    

Maturity Date

   Notes Payable as of  

Property

   March 31,
2008
    December 31,
2007
       March 31,
2008
    December 31,
2007
 

REMEC

   4.79 %   4.79 %   November 1, 2011    $ 13,250     $ 13,250  

300 Constitution

   4.84     4.84     April 1, 2012      12,000       12,000  

Deerfield Commons I(1)

   5.23     5.23     December 1, 2015      9,725       9,725  

602 Central Blvd.(2)

   6.24     6.94     April 27, 2014      10,915       10,928  

Bolingbrook Point III

   5.26     5.26     January 1, 2015      9,000       9,000  

Fairforest Bldg. 5(3)

   6.33     6.33     February 1, 2024      11,077       11,177  

Fairforest Bldg. 6(3)

   5.42     5.42     June 1, 2019      3,695       3,754  

HJ Park—Bldg. 1(3)

   4.98     4.98     March 1, 2013      1,348       1,407  

North Rhett I(3)

   5.65     5.65     August 1, 2019      4,797       4,871  

North Rhett II(3)

   5.20     5.20     October 1, 2020      2,615       2,652  

North Rhett III(3)

   5.75     5.15     February 1, 2020      2,135       2,166  

North Rhett IV(3)

   5.80     5.80     February 1, 2025      11,036       11,132  

Mt Holly Bldg.(3)

   5.20     5.20     October 1, 2020      2,615       2,652  

Orangeburg Park Bldg.(3)

   5.20     5.20     October 1, 2020      2,660       2,697  

Kings Mountain I(3)

   5.27     5.27     October 1, 2020      2,262       2,294  

Kings Mountain II(3)

   5.47     5.47     January 1, 2020      6,809       6,911  

Union Cross Bldg. I(3)

   5.50     5.50     July 1, 2021      3,238       3,278  

Union Cross Bldg. II(3)

   5.53     5.53     June 1, 2021      9,905       10,031  
                       

Notes Payable

            119,082       119,925  

Less Discount

            (2,961 )     (3,049 )
                       

Notes Payable Less Discount

          $ 116,121     $ 116,876  
                       

 

(1)

Interest only payments are due monthly for the first 60 months of the loan term. Principal and interest payments are due monthly for the remaining 60 months of the loan term.

(2)

Variable interest rate of 6.24% at March 31, 2008, based on three month London Inter-Bank Offering Rate, or LIBOR, plus 0.67%.

(3)

These notes payable were assumed from the seller of the Carolina Portfolio on August 30, 2007 as part of the property acquisitions and were recorded at estimated fair value which includes the discount.

Upon the maturity of our debt, there is a market risk as to the prevailing rates at the time of refinancing. Changes in market rates on our fixed-rate debt affect the fair market value of our debt but it has no impact on interest expense or cash flow. A 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates on our fixed rate debt would not increase or decrease our annual interest expense our fixed rate debt.

The fair value of the loan payable of $45,000,000 approximates the carrying value due to its short-term nature.

The interest rate cap has a term of 33 months from August 27, 2007 to May 27, 2010 and has a notional amount of £5,500,000 ($10,915,000 at March 31, 2008) and caps the three month LIBOR at 6.25% during such period. Included in other assets is the fair value of the interest rate cap of $108,000, which includes ($13,000) in earnings for the decrease in fair value of the interest rate cap during the three months ended March 31, 2008.

 

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The fair value of long-term debt was estimated based on current interest rates available to us for debt instruments with similar terms. The following table summarizes our financial instruments and their calculated fair values at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 (in thousands):

 

     As of March 31, 2008  
     Carrying
Value
    Total Fair
Value
 
    

Financial Assets (Liabilities):

    

Interest Rate Cap

   $ 108     $ 108  

Notes Payable

   $ (116,121 )   $ (114,681 )

A 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates would increase or decrease the fair market value of our notes payable by $5,900,000 at March 31, 2008. In addition, a 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates would either increase annual variable interest expense on the 602 Central Boulevard Property by approximately $109,000 (net of the effect of the interest rate cap) or decrease variable interest expense by approximately $109,000.

 

     As of December 31, 2007  
     Carrying
Value
    Total Fair
Value
 
    

Financial Assets (Liabilities):

    

Interest Rate Cap

   $ 121     $ 121  

Notes Payable

   $ (116,876 )   $ (114,174 )

In addition to changes in interest rates, the value of our real estate is subject to fluctuations based on changes in local and regional economic conditions and changes in the creditworthiness of lessees, which may affect our ability to refinance our debt if necessary.

 

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Subsequent Events

From April 1, 2008 through May 2, 2008, we received gross proceeds of approximately $26,168,711 from the sale of 2,627,334 common shares in our initial public offering.

On January 28, 2008, American La France LLC (“ALF”), the tenant in the Jedburg Commerce Park Building, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. ALF occupies the entire Jedburg Commerce Park Building under a lease that runs through July 31, 2027. The current annual rent is approximately $2,994,000 with 2% annual increases effective each year on August 1, through the end of the lease term. In connection with the lease, we have received an irrevocable stand-by letter of credit totaling $3,000,000 at March 31, 2008 as security for the lease. As of March 31, 2008, ALF owed us $131,000 in unpaid rent. In addition, as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 we had deferred rent receivables from ALF of $377,000 and $215,000 respectively. Since ALF has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, we have continued to receive rent payments in the amount of $249,500 for each of January 2008 through April 2008.

On May 1, 2008, through one of our indirect subsidiaries, we entered into a definitive purchase agreement with unrelated third party to acquire, subject to customary closing conditions, Enclave on the Lake, located at 1255 Enclave Parkway, in Houston, Texas. The contract purchase price for Enclave on the Lake is $37,250,000 exclusive of transaction costs, financing fees and working capital reserves. We anticipate that the acquisition will be funded from the proceeds of our initial public offering and mortgage financing that we intend to assume in connection with the acquisition. The property consists of a six-story office building with structured and surface parking lots completed in 1999. The office building is 100% leased to SBM Offshore, N.V., a Netherlands based supplier of products and services to the oil and gas industry. While we anticipate this acquisition will close during the second quarter of 2008, this agreement is subject to a number of contingencies and there can be no assurances that this acquisition will transpire.

On May 5, 2008, we entered into a contribution agreement with Duke Realty Limited Partnership, or Duke, to form a joint venture (the “Joint Venture”) to acquire $248,900,500 in industrial real property assets, or the Industrial Portfolio. The Industrial Portfolio consists of six bulk industrial built-to-suit properties that are expected to be contributed to the Joint Venture during 2008.

One property has been recently completed by Duke and is expected to be contributed to the Joint Venture during May 2008. The remaining five properties are currently under construction and will be contributed to the Joint Venture upon completion, lease commencement and the satisfaction of other customary conditions.

We will own an 80% interest and Duke will own a 20% interest in the Joint Venture.

The following table summarizes the properties expected to be contributed to the Joint Venture pursuant to the contribution agreement. None of the properties have an operating history. Closing of the contribution of each property to the Joint Venture is subject to certain contingencies set forth in the contribution agreement and there is no assurance that any of the properties listed below will be contributed to the Joint Venture on the specific terms described therein, or at all.

List of Expected Properties

 

Location

   Property   

Tenant

   Net Rentable Sq. Ft.    Estimated Closing Date

Phoenix, AZ

   Buckeye Logistics Center    Amazon.com    604,678    May 2008

Indianapolis, IN

   Anson Building 1    Amazon.com    630,570    November 2008

Hutchins, TX

   Unilever Texas    Unilever    822,550    November 2008

Plainfield, IN

   Prime Distribution Center    Prime Distribution    1,200,420    November 2008

Jacksonville, FL

   Unilever Florida    Unilever    722,210    November 2008

West Jefferson, OH

   Kellogg’s    Kellogg’s    1,142,400    December 2008

Upon the closing of the contribution of the first property to the Joint Venture, we will enter into an operating agreement for the Joint Venture with Duke. The term of the Joint Venture will be 10 years, subject to certain conditions. Duke will act as the managing member of the Joint Venture and will be entitled to receive fees in connection with the services it provides to the Joint Venture, including asset management, construction, development, leasing and property management services. Duke will also be entitled to a promoted interest in the Joint Venture. We will have approval rights over all major decisions.

For a period of three years from the date of the operating agreement, the Joint Venture will have the right to acquire additional newly developed bulk industrial built-to-suit properties from Duke if such properties satisfy certain specified conditions. We will retain the right to approve the purchase price of each such property. The total amount of properties (inclusive of the Industrial Portfolio) that may be contributed to the Joint Venture over this period may be up to $800,000,000.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

For a discussion of quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk, see the “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations above.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Not Applicable.

 

Item 4T. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We have formally adopted a policy for disclosure controls and procedures that provides guidance on the evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures and is designed to ensure that all corporate disclosure is complete and accurate in all material respects and that all information required to be disclosed in the periodic reports submitted by us under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods and in the manner specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. 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 our company to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in our periodic reports. Also, we have an investment in an unconsolidated entity. As we do not control this entity, our disclosure controls and procedures with respect to this entity is necessarily substantially more limited than those we maintain with respect to our consolidated subsidiaries.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, as required by the Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(c), our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

No changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are not party to any material legal proceeding as of March 31, 2008.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in Item 1A to Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Unregistered Sales of Securities

None.

Use of Proceeds from Sale of Registered Securities

During the quarter ended March 31, 2008, we did not sell any equity securities that are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and we repurchased 15,346 common shares.

The registration statement relating to our initial public offering (No. 333-127405) was declared effective on October 24, 2006. CNL Securities Corp. is the Dealer Manager of our offering. The registration statement covers up to $2,000,000,000 in common shares of beneficial interest, 90% of which will be offered at a price of $10.00 per share, and 10% of which will be offered pursuant to our dividend reinvestment plan at a purchase price equal to the higher of $9.50 per share or 95% of the fair market value of a common share on the reinvestment date, as determined by CBRE Advisors LLC, the Investment Advisor, or another firm we choose for that purpose. We reserve the right to reallocate the shares between the primary offering and our dividend reinvestment plan. From October 24, 2006 (effective date) through March 31, 2008, we received gross offering proceeds of approximately $308,907,000 from the sale of 30,907,038 shares. After payment of approximately $3,335,000 in acquisition fees, payment of approximately $13,396,000 in selling commissions, $4,375,000 in dealer manager fees, $2,222,000 in marketing support fees and payment of approximately $10,152,000 in organization and offering expenses, as of March 31, 2008, we had raised aggregate net offering proceeds of approximately $275,427,000.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

 

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.

 

Item 5. Other Information

None.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

31.1   Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
31.2   Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
32.1   Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
32.2   Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  CB RICHARD ELLIS REALTY TRUST
Date: May 15, 2008  

/s/JACK A. CUNEO

  Jack A. Cuneo
  President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 15, 2008  

/s/LAURIE ROMANAK

  Laurie Romanak
  Chief Financial Officer

 

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