0000950123-11-031043.txt : 20110331 0000950123-11-031043.hdr.sgml : 20110331 20110330215217 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950123-11-031043 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 7 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20101231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20110331 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110330 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Cole Credit Property Trust II Inc CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001308606 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: OPERATORS OF NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS [6512] IRS NUMBER: 201676382 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-51963 FILM NUMBER: 11723613 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2555 E CAMELBACK ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 400 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85016 BUSINESS PHONE: 602.778.8700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2555 E CAMELBACK ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 400 CITY: PHOENIX STATE: AZ ZIP: 85016 10-K 1 g26607e10vk.htm FORM 10-K e10vk
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
 
     
(Mark One)    
 
þ
  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010
o
  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the transition period from          to          
 
Commission file number 000-51963
COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
     
Maryland   20-1676382
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
2555 East Camelback Road, Suite 400
Phoenix, Arizona, 85016
(Address of principal executive offices; zip code)
  (602) 778-8700
(Registrant’s telephone number,
including area code)
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
     
Title of Each Class
 
Name of Exchange on Which Registered
 
None
  None
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes o     No þ
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes o     No þ
 
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 þ     No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes o     No o
 
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or any amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  o
 
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 o
  Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer þ
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
  Smaller reporting company o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o     No þ
 
While there is no established market for the registrant’s shares of common stock, the registrant has made initial and follow-on public offerings of its shares of common stock pursuant to registration statements on Form S-11. The registrant ceased offering shares of common stock in its follow-on public offering on January 2, 2009. The last price paid to acquire a share in the registrant’s follow-on public offering was $10.00, excluding shares purchased through the distribution reinvestment plan. On June 22, 2010, the board of directors of the registrant approved an estimated value per share of the registrant’s common stock of $8.05, as of June 22, 2010. There were approximately 207.2 million shares of common stock held by non-affiliates at June 30, 2010, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter.
 
The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of March 30, 2011 was 209,651,817.
 
Documents Incorporated by Reference:
 
The Registrant incorporates by reference portions of the Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (into Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Part III).
 


 

 
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS     2  
 
PART I
  ITEM 1.     BUSINESS     3  
  ITEM 1A.     RISK FACTORS     18  
  ITEM 1B.     UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS     45  
  ITEM 2.     PROPERTIES     45  
  ITEM 3.     LEGAL PROCEEDINGS     49  
  ITEM 4.     REMOVED AND RESERVED     49  
 
PART II
  ITEM 5.     MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES     50  
  ITEM 6.     SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA     55  
  ITEM 7.     MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS     56  
  ITEM 7A.     QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK     77  
  ITEM 8.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA     77  
  ITEM 9.     CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE     77  
  ITEM 9A.     CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES     77  
  ITEM 9B.     OTHER INFORMATION     78  
 
PART III
  ITEM 10.     DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE     79  
  ITEM 11.     EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION     79  
  ITEM 12.     SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS     79  
  ITEM 13.     CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE     79  
  ITEM 14.     PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES     79  
 
PART IV
  ITEM 15.     EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES     80  
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM     F-2  
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS     F-3  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS     F-4  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     F-5  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS     F-6  
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS     F-7  
SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS     S-1  
SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION     S-2  
SCHEDULE IV — MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE     S-18  
SIGNATURES        
EXHIBIT INDEX        
 EX-10.6
 EX-10.14
 EX-23.1
 EX-31.1
 EX-31.2
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
Certain statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc., other than historical facts may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). We intend for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, as applicable by law. Such statements include, in particular, statements about our plans, strategies, and prospects and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, as well as known and unknown risks, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Therefore, such statements are not intended to be a guarantee of our performance in future periods. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” or other similar words. Forward-looking statements that were true at the time made may ultimately prove to be incorrect or false. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our management’s view only as of the date this Annual Report on Form 10-K is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). We make no representation or warranty (express or implied) about the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additionally, we undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results. The forward-looking statements should be read in light of the risk factors identified in “Item 1A — Risk Factors” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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PART I
 
ITEM 1.   BUSINESS
 
Formation
 
Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a Maryland corporation formed on September 29, 2004, that elected to be taxed, and currently qualifies, as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes. We were organized to acquire and operate commercial real estate primarily consisting of freestanding, single-tenant, retail properties net leased to investment grade and other creditworthy tenants located throughout the United States. As of December 31, 2010, we owned 725 properties comprising 20.6 million rentable square feet of single and multi-tenant retail and commercial space located in 45 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As of December 31, 2010, the rentable space at these properties was 94% leased. As of December 31, 2010, we also owned 69 mortgage notes receivable secured by 43 restaurant properties and 26 single-tenant retail properties, each of which is subject to a net lease. Through two joint ventures, we had a majority indirect interest in a 386,000 square foot multi-tenant retail building in Independence, Missouri and a majority indirect interest in a ten-property storage facility portfolio as of December 31, 2010. In addition, we owned six commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) bonds as of December 31, 2010.
 
Substantially all of our business is conducted through our operating partnership, Cole Operating Partnership II, LP (“Cole OP II”), a Delaware limited partnership organized in 2004. The Company is the sole general partner of and owns a 99.99% interest in Cole OP II. Cole REIT Advisors II, LLC (“Cole Advisors II”), the advisor to the Company, is the sole limited partner and owns an insignificant noncontrolling partnership interest of less than 0.01% of Cole OP II.
 
Our sponsor, Cole Real Estate Investments, which is comprised of a group of affiliated entities, including our advisor, has sponsored various prior real estate investment programs. Cole Advisors II, pursuant to an advisory agreement with us, is responsible for managing our affairs on a day-to-day basis and for identifying and making acquisitions and investments on our behalf. Our charter provides that our independent directors are responsible for reviewing the performance of our advisor and determining whether the compensation paid to our advisor and its affiliates is reasonable. The advisory agreement with Cole Advisors II is for a one-year term and is reconsidered on an annual basis by our board of directors.
 
On June 27, 2005, we commenced an initial public offering on a “best efforts” basis of up to 45,000,000 shares of common stock offered at a price of $10.00 per share, subject to certain volume and other discounts, pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-11 filed with the SEC under the Securities Act (the “Initial Offering”). The Registration Statement also covered up to 5,000,000 shares available pursuant to a distribution reinvestment plan (the “DRIP”) under which our stockholders were able to elect to have their distributions reinvested in additional shares of our common stock at the greater of $9.50 per share or 95% of the estimated value of a share of common stock. On November 13, 2006, we increased the aggregate amount of the Initial Offering to 49,390,000 shares for the primary offering and 5,952,000 shares pursuant to the DRIP in a related Registration Statement on Form S-11. Subsequently, we reallocated the shares of common stock available such that a maximum of 54,140,000 shares of common stock was available under the primary offering for an aggregate offering price of $541.4 million and a maximum of 1,202,000 shares was available under the DRIP for an aggregate offering price of $11.4 million.
 
We commenced our principal operations on September 23, 2005, when we issued the initial 486,000 shares of our common stock in the Initial Offering. Prior to such date, we were considered a development stage company. We terminated the Initial Offering on May 22, 2007. As of the close of business on May 22, 2007, we had issued a total of 54,838,315 shares in the Initial Offering, including 53,909,877 shares sold in the primary offering and 928,438 shares sold pursuant to the DRIP, resulting in gross offering proceeds to us of $547.4 million. At the completion of the Initial Offering, a total of 503,685 shares of common stock remained unsold, including 230,123 shares that remained unsold in the primary offering and 273,562 shares of common stock that remained unsold pursuant to the DRIP. All unsold shares in the Initial Offering were deregistered.


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On May 23, 2007, we commenced our follow-on public offering of up to 150,000,000 shares of common stock (the “Follow-on Offering”). We terminated the Follow-on Offering on January 2, 2009. As of the close of business on January 2, 2009, we had issued a total of 147,454,259 shares in the Follow-on Offering, including 141,520,572 shares sold in the primary offering and 5,933,687 shares sold pursuant to the DRIP, resulting in gross offering proceeds to us of $1.5 billion. At the completion of the Follow-on Offering, a total of 1,595,741 shares of common stock remained unsold, including 1,529,428 shares that remained unsold in the primary offering and 66,313 shares of common stock that remained unsold pursuant to the DRIP. Unsold shares in the Follow-on Offering were deregistered.
 
On September 18, 2008, we registered 30,000,000 additional shares to be offered pursuant to the DRIP in a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “DRIP Offering”) (collectively with the Initial Offering and Follow-on Offering, the “Offerings”). On June 22, 2010, our board of directors amended the DRIP to provide that reinvestments of distributions made on or after July 15, 2010 will be made at a price equal to the most recent estimated per share value of our common stock as determined by our board of directors. Our board of directors determined that the estimated share value of our common stock as of June 22, 2010, was $8.05 per share, so that amount will be the price used for the purchase of shares pursuant to the DRIP until such time as the board of directors provides a new estimate of share value. As of December 31, 2010, we had issued 15,790,886 shares of our common stock in the DRIP Offering, resulting in gross proceeds of $144.5 million. Combined with the gross proceeds from the Initial Offering and Follow-on Offering, the Company had aggregate gross proceeds from the Offerings of $2.2 billion (including shares sold pursuant to the DRIP) as of December 31, 2010, before offering costs, selling commissions, and dealer management fees of $188.3 million and before share redemptions of $82.2 million.
 
Our stock is not currently listed on a national securities exchange. Our goal is to sell our company, liquidate our portfolio or list our shares of common stock for trading on a national securities exchange at a time and in a method recommended by our advisor and determined by our independent directors to be in the best interest of our stockholders. At this time, we have no present intention to sell our company, liquidate our portfolio or list our shares. We do not anticipate that there would be any market for our common stock until our shares are listed on a national securities exchange. In the event we do not obtain listing prior to May 22, 2017, our charter requires that we either: (1) seek stockholder approval of an extension or elimination of this listing deadline; or (2) seek stockholder approval to adopt a plan of liquidation. If neither proposal is approved, we may continue to operate as before.
 
Investment Objectives and Policies
 
Our objective is to invest primarily in freestanding, single-tenant, retail properties net leased to investment grade and other creditworthy tenants. We may also invest in mortgage loans, CMBS or other investments related to real property or entities or joint ventures that make similar investments. Our primary investment objectives are:
 
  •  to provide current income to our stockholders through the payment of cash distributions; and
 
  •  to preserve and return our stockholders’ capital contributions.
 
We also seek capital gains from our investments. We cannot assure investors that we will achieve these investment objectives or that our capital will not decrease.
 
Decisions relating to the purchase or sale of our investments are made by our advisor, subject to oversight by our board of directors, a majority of whom are independent directors. Our board of directors may revise our investment policies, as described below, without the concurrence of our stockholders. However, our board of directors will not amend our charter, including any investment policies that are provided in our charter, without the concurrence of a majority of the outstanding shares, except for amendments that do not adversely affect the rights, preferences and privileges of our stockholders. Our independent directors will review our investment policies at least annually to determine that our policies are in the best interest of our stockholders.


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Acquisition and Investment Policies
 
Types of Investments
 
We invest primarily in freestanding, single-tenant, retail properties under long-term net leases to investment grade and other creditworthy tenants. We also invest in multi-tenant retail “power centers,” which are net leased to national big box retailers and smaller retail establishments, and single tenant office and industrial properties under long-term net leases to investment grade and other creditworthy tenants. In addition, we have acquired, and may continue to acquire mortgage loans secured by similar types of commercial properties in our portfolio.
 
For over three decades, our sponsor, Cole Real Estate Investments, has developed and utilized this investment approach in acquiring and managing core commercial real estate assets primarily in the retail sector but in the office and industrial sectors as well. We believe that our sponsor’s experience in assembling real estate portfolios, which principally focus on national and regional creditworthy tenants subject to long-term leases, will provide us with a competitive advantage. In addition, our sponsor has built a business of over 200 employees, who are experienced in the various aspects of acquiring, financing and managing commercial real estate, and that our access to these resources also will provide us with an advantage.
 
Many of our properties are leased to single-tenants of large national retail chains or franchises, including “big box” retailers, which operate stores in the home improvement, drug, sporting goods, specialty, convenience and restaurant industries. Other properties are so-called “power centers,” which are comprised of big box retailers and smaller retail establishments, and other multi-tenant properties that compliment our overall investment objectives. Our advisor monitors industry trends and seeks to identify properties on our behalf that will provide a favorable return balanced with risk. Our management primarily targets retail businesses with established track records. This industry is highly property dependent, therefore our advisor believes it also offers highly competitive sale-leaseback investment opportunities.
 
We believe that our general focus on the acquisition of freestanding, single-tenant, retail properties net leased to investment grade and other creditworthy tenants under long-term leases presents lower investment risks and greater stability than other sectors of today’s commercial real estate market. Unlike funds that invest solely in multi-tenant properties, we have acquired a diversified portfolio comprised primarily of single-tenant properties and a smaller number of multi-tenant retail properties that compliment our overall investment objectives. By primarily acquiring single-tenant properties, we believe that lower than expected results of operations from one or a few investments will not necessarily preclude our ability to realize our investment objectives of cash flow and preservation of capital from our overall portfolio. In addition, we believe that freestanding retail properties, as compared to shopping centers, malls and other traditional retail complexes, offer a distinct investment advantage since these properties generally require less management and operating capital, have less recurring tenant turnover and generally offer superior locations that are less dependent on the financial stability of adjoining tenants. In addition, since we acquired properties that are geographically diverse, we believe we have minimized the potential adverse impact of economic downturns in local markets. Our management believes that a portfolio consisting primarily of freestanding, single-tenant, retail properties net leased to creditworthy tenants diversified geographically and by the industry and brand of tenants enhances our liquidity opportunities for investors by making the sale of individual properties, multiple properties or our investment portfolio as a whole attractive to institutional investors, and by making a possible listing of our shares attractive to the public investment community.
 
To the extent feasible, we have acquired a well-balanced portfolio diversified by geographic location, age of the property and lease maturity. We pursued, and continue to pursue, properties with tenants that represent a variety of industries so as to avoid concentration in any one industry. These industries include all types of retail establishments, such as “big box” retailers, convenience stores, drug stores and restaurant properties. Tenants of our properties are diversified between national, regional and local brands. We generally target properties with lease terms in excess of ten years. We have acquired, and may continue to acquire, properties with shorter terms if the property is in an attractive location, if the property is difficult to replace, or if the property has other significant favorable attributes. We expect that these investments will provide long-term


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value by virtue of their size, location, quality and condition and lease characteristics. We expect any future acquisitions to be made in the United States, including United States protectorates.
 
Many retail companies today are entering into sale-leaseback arrangements as a strategy for applying more capital that would otherwise be applied to their real estate holdings to their core operating businesses. We believe that our investment strategy enables us to take advantage of the increased emphasis on retailers’ core business operations in today’s competitive corporate environment as retailers attempt to divest from real estate assets.
 
There is no limitation on the number, size or type of properties that we have acquired, or may continue to acquire, or on the percentage of net proceeds of the Offerings that have been or may be invested in a single property. The number and mix of properties we will hold at any given time depends primarily upon real estate market conditions and other circumstances existing at that time.
 
We incur debt to acquire properties if our advisor determines that incurring such debt is in our best interest. In addition, from time to time, we acquire properties without financing and later incur mortgage debt secured by one or more of such properties if favorable financing terms are available. We generally use the proceeds from such loans to acquire additional properties. See the section below captioned “— Borrowing Policies” for a more detailed explanation of our borrowing intentions and limitations.
 
Real Estate Underwriting Process
 
In evaluating potential property and mortgage loan acquisitions consistent with our investment objectives, we apply credit underwriting criteria to the tenants of existing properties. Similarly, we will apply credit underwriting criteria to possible new tenants when we are re-leasing properties in our portfolio. Tenants of our properties frequently are national or super-regional retail chains that are investment grade or otherwise creditworthy entities having high net worth and operating income. The underwriting process includes analyzing the financial data and other available information about the tenant, such as income statements, balance sheets, net worth, cash flow, business plans, data provided by industry credit rating services, and/or other information our advisor may deem relevant. Generally, these tenants must be experienced multi-unit operators with a proven track record in order to meet the credit tests applied by our advisor.
 
In evaluating the credit worthiness of a tenant or prospective tenant, our advisor may not always use specific quantifiable standards, and may consider many factors, including debt rating agencies, such as Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, and/or the proposed terms of the acquisition. A tenant will be considered “investment grade” when the tenant has a debt rating by Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) of Baa3 or better or a credit rating by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services, LLC (“Standard & Poor’s”) of BBB- or better, or its payments are guaranteed by a company with such rating. Changes in tenant credit ratings, coupled with future acquisition and disposition activity, may increase or decrease our concentration of investment grade tenants in the future.
 
Moody’s ratings are opinions of future relative creditworthiness based on an evaluation of franchise value, financial statement analysis and management quality. The rating given to a debt obligation describes the level of risk associated with receiving full and timely payment of principal and interest on that specific debt obligation and how that risk compares with that of all other debt obligations. The rating, therefore, measures the ability of a company to generate cash in the future.
 
A Moody’s debt rating of Baa3, which is the lowest investment grade rating given by Moody’s, is assigned to companies with adequate financial security. However, certain protective elements may be lacking or may be unreliable over any given period of time. A Moody’s debt rating of Aaa, which is the highest investment grade rating given by Moody’s, is assigned to companies with exceptional financial security. Thus, investment grade tenants will be judged by Moody’s to have at least adequate financial security, and will in some cases have exceptional financial security.
 
Standard & Poor’s assigns a credit rating to both companies as a whole and to each issuance or class of a company’s debt. A Standard & Poor’s credit rating of BBB-, which is the lowest investment grade rating given by Standard & Poor’s, is assigned to companies that exhibit adequate protection parameters. However, adverse


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economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the company to meet its financial commitments. A Standard & Poor’s credit rating of AAA+, which is the highest investment grade rating given by Standard & Poor’s, is assigned to companies or issuances with extremely strong capacities to meet their financial commitments. Thus, investment grade tenants will be judged by Standard & Poor’s to have at least adequate protection parameters, and will in some cases have extremely strong financial positions.
 
Other creditworthy tenants are tenants with financial profiles that our advisor believes meet our investment objectives. In evaluating the credit worthiness of a tenant or prospective tenant, our advisor does not use specific quantifiable standards, but does consider many factors, including other debt rating agencies, such as Dun and Bradstreet, and/or the proposed terms of the acquisition. The factors our advisor considers include the financial condition of the tenant and/or guarantor, the operating history of the property with such tenant or tenants, the tenant’s or tenants’ market share and track record within its industry segment, the general health and outlook of the tenant’s or tenants’ industry segment, and the lease length and terms at the time of the acquisition.
 
Description of Leases
 
We typically purchase single-tenant properties with existing “net” leases, and when spaces become vacant or existing leases expire, we anticipate entering into “net” leases. “Net” leases means leases that typically require that tenants pay all or a majority of the operating expenses, including real estate taxes, special assessments and sales and use taxes, utilities, insurance and building repairs related to the property, in addition to the lease payments. There are various forms of net leases, typically classified as triple net or double net. Triple net leases typically require the tenant to pay all costs associated with a property in addition to the base rent and percentage rent, if any. Double net leases typically have the landlord responsible for the roof and structure of the building, or other aspects of the property, while the tenant is responsible for all remaining expenses associated with the property. With respect to our multi-tenant properties, we have a variety of lease arrangements with the tenants of such properties. Since each lease is an individually negotiated contract between two or more parties, each contract will have different obligations of both the landlord and tenant. Many large national tenants have standard lease forms that generally do not vary from property to property, and we will have limited ability to revise the terms of leases to those tenants.
 
The majority of our properties had lease terms of ten years or more at the time we acquired them. We may acquire in the future, properties under which the lease term has partially expired. We also may acquire properties with shorter lease terms if the property is in an attractive location, if the property is difficult to replace, or if the property has other significant favorable real estate attributes. Under most commercial leases, tenants are obligated to pay a predetermined annual base rent. Some of the leases for our properties also may contain provisions that increase the amount of base rent payable at points during the lease term and/or percentage rent that can be calculated by a number of factors. Under triple net and double net leases, the tenants are generally required to pay the real estate taxes, insurance, utilities and common area maintenance charges associated with the properties. Generally, the leases require each tenant to procure, at its own expense, commercial general liability insurance, as well as property insurance covering the building for the full replacement value and naming the ownership entity and the lender, if applicable, as the additional insured on the policy. As a precautionary measure, our advisor has obtained and may obtain in the future, to the extent available, secondary liability insurance, as well as loss of rents insurance that covers one year of annual rent in the event of a rental loss. The secondary insurance coverage names the ownership entity as the named insured on the policy.
 
Some leases require that we procure insurance for both commercial general liability and property damage insurance; however, the premiums are fully reimbursable from the tenant. When we procure such insurance, the policy lists us as the named insured on the policy and the tenant as the additional insured. Tenants are required to provide proof of insurance by furnishing a certificate of insurance to our advisor on an annual basis. The insurance certificates are carefully tracked and reviewed for compliance by our advisor’s property management department.


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In general, leases may not be assigned or subleased without our prior written consent. If we do consent to an assignment or sublease, the original tenant generally will remain fully liable under the lease unless we release the tenant from its obligations under the lease.
 
Other Possible Investments
 
Although we expect that most of our additional property acquisitions will be of the types described above, we have made and may continue to make other investments. For example, we are not limited to investments in single-tenant, freestanding retail properties or properties leased to investment grade and other creditworthy tenants and complimentary multi-tenant properties. We have invested and may continue to invest in other commercial properties such as business and industrial parks, manufacturing facilities, office buildings and warehouse and distribution facilities, or in other entities that make such investments or own such properties, in order to reduce overall portfolio risks or enhance overall portfolio returns if our advisor and board of directors determine that it would be advantageous to do so. Further, to the extent that our advisor and board of directors determine it is in our best interest, due to the state of the real estate market, in order to diversify our investment portfolio or otherwise, we have invested, and may continue to invest, in CMBS and mortgage loans generally secured by the same types of commercial properties that we generally acquire. We also have invested, and may continue to invest, in other investments related to real property or entities or joint ventures that make similar investments.
 
Our criteria for investing in CMBS and mortgage loans are substantially the same as those involved in our investment in properties. We do not intend to make loans to other persons (other than mortgage loans), to underwrite securities of other issuers or to engage in the purchase and sale of any types of investments other than direct or indirect interests in real estate.
 
Investment Decisions
 
Cole Advisors II has substantial discretion with respect to the selection of specific investments and the purchase and sale of our properties, subject to the oversight of our board of directors. In pursuing our investment objectives and making investment decisions for us, Cole Advisors II evaluates the proposed terms of the purchase against all aspects of the transaction, including the condition and financial performance of the property, the terms of existing leases and the creditworthiness of the tenant, and property and location characteristics. Because the factors considered, including the specific weight we place on each factor, will vary for each potential investment, we do not, and are not able to, assign a specific weight or level of importance to any particular factor.
 
In addition to procuring and reviewing an independent valuation estimate and property condition report, our advisor also, to the extent such information is available, considers the following:
 
  •  tenant rolls and tenant creditworthiness;
 
  •  a property condition report;
 
  •  unit level store performance;
 
  •  property location, visibility and access;
 
  •  age of the property, physical condition and curb appeal;
 
  •  neighboring property uses;
 
  •  local market conditions including vacancy rates;
 
  •  area demographics, including trade area population and average household income;
 
  •  neighborhood growth patterns and economic conditions;
 
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  •  lease terms, including length of lease term, scope of landlord responsibilities, presence and frequency of contractual rental increases, renewal option provisions, exclusive and permitted use provisions, co-tenancy requirements, termination options, projected net cash flow yield and projected internal rates of return.
 
Our advisor considers whether properties are leased by, or have leases guaranteed by, companies that maintain an investment grade rating by either Standard and Poor’s or Moody’s Investor Services. Our advisor also will consider non-rated and non-investment grade rated tenants that we consider creditworthy, as described in “— Real Estate Underwriting Process” above.
 
Conditions to Closing Our Acquisitions
 
Generally, we condition our obligation to close the purchase of any investment on the delivery and verification of certain documents from the seller or developer, including, where appropriate:
 
  •  plans and specifications;
 
  •  surveys;
 
  •  evidence of marketable title, subject to such liens and encumbrances as are acceptable to Cole Advisors II;
 
  •  financial statements covering recent operations of properties having operating histories;
 
  •  title and liability insurance policies; and
 
  •  tenant estoppel certificates.
 
We generally will not purchase any property unless and until we also obtain what is generally referred to as a “Phase I” environmental site assessment and are generally satisfied with the environmental status of the property. However, we may purchase a property without obtaining such assessment if our advisor determines it is not warranted. A Phase I environmental site assessment basically consists of a visual survey of the building and the property in an attempt to identify areas of potential environmental concerns, visually observing neighboring properties to assess surface conditions or activities that may have an adverse environmental impact on the property, and contacting local governmental agency personnel who perform a regulatory agency file search in an attempt to determine any known environmental concerns in the immediate vicinity of the property. A Phase I environmental site assessment does not generally include any sampling or testing of soil, ground water or building materials from the property and may not reveal all environmental hazards on a property.
 
We may enter into purchase and sale arrangements with a seller or developer of a suitable property under development or construction. In such cases, we will be obligated to purchase the property at the completion of construction, provided that the construction substantially conforms to definitive plans, specifications, and costs approved by us in advance. In such cases, prior to our acquiring the property, we generally would receive a certificate of an architect, engineer or other appropriate party, stating that the property substantially complies with all plans and specifications. If renovation or remodeling is required prior to the purchase of a property, we expect to pay a negotiated maximum amount to the seller upon completion. We do not currently intend to construct or develop properties or to render any services in connection with such development or construction.
 
In determining whether to purchase a particular property, we may, in accordance with customary practices, obtain an option on such property. The amount paid for an option, if any, normally is surrendered if the property is not purchased and normally is credited against the purchase price if the property is purchased.
 
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Ownership Structure
 
Our investment in real estate generally takes the form of holding fee title or a long-term leasehold estate. In addition, we invest in mortgages acquired in the secondary market and secured by commercial properties. We acquire such assets either directly through our operating partnership, or indirectly through limited liability companies, limited partnerships, or through investments in joint ventures, partnerships, co-tenancies or other co-ownership arrangements with the developers of the properties, affiliates of Cole Advisors II or other persons. See the “— Joint Venture Investments” section below. In addition, we have purchased, and may continue to purchase, properties and lease them back to the sellers of such properties. While we use our best efforts to structure any such sale-leaseback transaction so that the lease will be characterized as a “true lease” and so that we will be treated as the owner of the property for federal income tax purposes, the Internal Revenue Service could challenge this characterization. In the event that any sale-leaseback transaction is re-characterized as a financing transaction for federal income tax purposes, deductions for depreciation and cost recovery relating to such property would be disallowed.
 
Joint Venture Investments
 
We may enter into joint ventures, partnerships, co-tenancies and other co-ownership arrangements with affiliated entities of our advisor, including other real estate programs sponsored by affiliates of our advisor, and other third parties for the acquisition, development or improvement of properties or the acquisition of other real estate-related investments. We have and may continue to also enter into such arrangements with real estate developers, owners and other unaffiliated third parties for the purpose of developing, owning and operating real properties. In determining whether to invest in a particular joint venture, our advisor will evaluate the underlying real property or other real estate-related investment using the same criteria described above in “— Real Estate Investment Decisions” for the selection of our real property investments. Our advisor also will evaluate the joint venture or co-ownership partner and the proposed terms of the joint venture or a co-ownership arrangement.
 
Our general policy is to invest in joint ventures only when we would have substantial decision-making rights and a right of first refusal to purchase the co-venturer’s interest in the joint venture if the co-venturer elects to sell such interest. In the event that the co-venturer elects to sell property held in any such joint venture, however, we may not have sufficient funds to exercise our right of first refusal to buy the other co-venturer’s interest in the property held by the joint venture. In the event that any joint venture with an affiliated entity holds interests in more than one property, the interest in each such property may be specially allocated based upon the respective proportion of funds invested by each co-venturer in each such property.
 
Cole Advisors II and its officers and key persons may have conflicts of interest in determining which real estate program sponsored by our sponsor, Cole Real Estate Investments, should enter into any particular joint venture agreement. The co-venturer may have economic or business interests or goals that are or may become inconsistent with our business interests or goals. In addition, if the joint venture is with an affiliate, Cole Advisors II may face a conflict in structuring the terms of the relationship between our interests and the interest of the affiliated co-venturer and in managing the joint venture. Since Cole Advisors II and its affiliates will control both the affiliated co-venturer and, to a certain extent, us, agreements and transactions between the co-venturers with respect to any such joint venture will not have the benefit of arm’s-length negotiation of the type normally conducted between unrelated co-venturers, which may result in the co-venturer receiving benefits greater than the benefits that we receive. In addition, we may have liabilities that exceed the percentage of our investment in the joint venture.
 
We may enter into joint ventures with other real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments only if a majority of our directors not otherwise interested in the transaction and a majority of our independent directors approve the transaction as being fair and reasonable to us and on substantially the same terms and conditions as those received by unaffiliated joint venturers.


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Borrowing Policies
 
Our advisor believes that utilizing borrowing is consistent with our investment objective of maximizing the return to investors. By operating on a leveraged basis, we have more funds available for investment in properties. This allows us to make more investments than would otherwise be possible, resulting in a more diversified portfolio. There is no limitation on the amount we may borrow against any single improved property. However, under our charter, we are required to limit our borrowings to 60% of the greater of cost (before deducting depreciation or other non-cash reserves) or fair market value of our gross assets, unless excess borrowing is approved by a majority of the independent directors and disclosed to our stockholders in the next quarterly report along with the justification for such excess borrowing. In the event that we issue preferred stock that is entitled to a preference over the common stock in respect of distributions or liquidation or is treated as debt under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), we will include it in the leverage restriction calculations, unless the issuance of the preferred stock is approved or ratified by our stockholders.
 
Our advisor uses its best efforts to obtain financing on the most favorable terms available to us. Our advisor has substantial discretion with respect to the financing we obtain, subject to our borrowing policies, which are approved by our board of directors. Lenders may have recourse to assets not securing the repayment of the indebtedness. Our advisor may refinance properties during the term of a loan only in limited circumstances, such as when a decline in interest rates makes it beneficial to prepay an existing mortgage, when an existing mortgage matures, or if an attractive investment becomes available and the proceeds from the refinancing can be used to purchase such investment. The benefits of the refinancing may include increased cash flow resulting from reduced debt service requirements, an increase in dividend distributions from proceeds of the refinancing, if any, and an increase in property ownership if some refinancing proceeds are reinvested in real estate.
 
Our ability to increase our diversification through borrowing may be adversely impacted if banks and other lending institutions continue to reduce the amount of funds available for loans secured by real estate. When interest rates on mortgage loans are high or financing is otherwise unavailable on a timely basis, we may purchase properties for cash with the intention of obtaining a mortgage loan for a portion of the purchase price at a later time. To the extent that we do not obtain mortgage loans on our properties, our ability to acquire additional properties will be restricted and we may not be able to adequately diversify our portfolio.
 
Beginning in late 2007, domestic and international financial markets experienced significant disruptions that were brought about in large part by challenges in the world-wide banking system. These disruptions severely impacted the availability of credit and have contributed to rising costs associated with obtaining credit. Recently, the volume of mortgage lending for commercial real estate has increased and lending terms have improved; however, such lending activity is significantly less than previous levels. Although lending market conditions have improved, we have experienced, and may continue to experience, more stringent lending criteria, which may affect our ability to finance certain property acquisitions or refinance our debt at maturity. For properties for which we are able to obtain financing, the interest rates and other terms on such loans may be unacceptable. Additionally, if we are able to refinance our existing debt as it matures, it may be at lower leverage levels or at rates and terms which are less favorable than our existing debt or, if we elect to extend the maturity dates of the mortgage notes in accordance with the hyper-amortization provisions, the interest rates charged to us will be higher, each of which may adversely affect our results of operations and the distribution rate we are able to pay to our investors. We have managed, and expect to continue to manage, the current mortgage lending environment by utilizing borrowings on our amended and restated $350.0 million line of credit (the “Credit Facility”), and considering alternative lending sources, including the securitization of debt, utilizing fixed rate loans, short-term variable rate loans, assuming existing mortgage loans in connection with property acquisitions, or entering into interest rate lock or swap agreements, or any combination of the foregoing. We have acquired, and may continue to acquire, our properties for cash without financing. If we are unable to obtain suitable financing for future acquisitions or we are unable to identify suitable properties at appropriate prices in the current credit environment, we may have a larger amount of uninvested cash, which may adversely affect our results of operations. We will continue to evaluate


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alternatives in the current market, including purchasing or originating debt backed by real estate, which could produce attractive yields in the current market environment.
 
We may not borrow money from any of our directors or from our advisor or its affiliates unless such loan is approved by a majority of the directors not otherwise interested in the transaction (including a majority of the independent directors) as fair, competitive and commercially reasonable and no less favorable to us than a comparable loan between unaffiliated parties. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 we did not acquire any properties or borrow any funds from Cole Advisors II or its affiliates.
 
Disposition Policies
 
We intend to hold each property we acquire for an extended period of time, generally eight to ten years from the time of acquisition. However, circumstances might arise that could result in the early sale of some properties. We may sell a property before the end of the expected holding period if we believe the sale of the property would be in the best interests of our stockholders. As of December 31, 2010, we had not sold any properties.
 
The determination of whether a particular property should be sold or otherwise disposed of will be made after consideration of relevant factors, including prevailing economic conditions and current tenant creditworthiness, with a view to achieving maximum capital appreciation. There can be no assurance that this objective will be realized. The selling price of a property that is net leased will be determined in part by the amount of rent payable remaining under the lease and the economic conditions at that time. In connection with our sales of properties, we may lend the purchaser all or a portion of the purchase price. In these instances, our taxable income may exceed the cash received in the sale. The terms of payment will be affected by customs in the area in which the property being sold is located and the then-prevailing economic conditions.
 
Acquisition of Properties from Affiliates
 
We may acquire properties or interests in properties from or in co-ownership arrangements with entities affiliated with our advisor, including properties acquired from affiliates of our advisor engaged in construction and development of commercial real properties. We will not acquire any property from an affiliate unless a majority of our directors (including a majority of our independent directors) not otherwise interested in the transaction determine that the transaction is fair and reasonable to us. The purchase price that we will pay for any property we acquire from affiliates of our advisor, including property developed by an affiliate as well as property held by an affiliate that has already been developed, will not exceed the current appraised value of the property. In addition, the price of the property we acquire from an affiliate may not exceed the cost of the property to the affiliate, unless a majority of our directors and a majority of our independent directors determine that substantial justification for the excess exists and the excess is reasonable. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, we did not purchase any properties from our advisor’s affiliates.
 
Conflicts of Interest
 
We are subject to various conflicts of interest arising out of our relationship with Cole Advisors II and its affiliates, including conflicts related to the arrangements pursuant to which we will compensate our advisor and its affiliates. While our independent directors will act on our behalf, our agreements and compensation arrangements with our advisor and its affiliates may not be determined by arm’s-length negotiations, since the approval process may be impacted by the fact that our stockholders invested with the understanding and expectation that an affiliate of Cole Real Estate Investments would act as our advisor. Some of the potential conflicts of interest in our transactions with our advisor and its affiliates, and certain conflict resolution procedures set forth in our charter, are described below.
 
Our officers and affiliates of our advisor will try to balance our interests with the interests of real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments. However, to the extent that these persons take actions that are more favorable to other entities than to us, these actions could have a negative impact on our financial performance and, consequently, on distributions to our stockholders and the value of our stock. In addition,


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our directors, officers and certain of our stockholders may engage for their own account in business activities of the types conducted or to be conducted by our subsidiaries and us.
 
Our independent directors have an obligation to function on our behalf in all situations in which a conflict of interest may arise, and all of our directors have a fiduciary obligation to act on behalf of our stockholders.
 
Interests in Other Real Estate Programs
 
Affiliates of our advisor act as an advisor to, and our executive officers and two of our directors act as officers and/or directors of Cole Credit Property Trust, Inc. (“CCPT”), and/or Cole Credit Property Trust III, Inc. (“CCPT III”), and/or Cole Corporate Income Trust, Inc. (“CCIT”), each a real estate investment trust that has investment objectives and targeted assets similar to ours. CCPT is no longer offering shares for investment, and currently is not pursuing acquisitions of additional properties. In the event that CCPT sells one or more of its assets, it may seek to acquire additional properties, which may be similar to properties in which we invest. CCPT III is offering up to a maximum of 250,000,000 shares of common stock in a primary offering and up to 25,000,000 additional shares pursuant to a distribution reinvestment plan, and is currently pursuing acquisitions of properties which are similar to properties in which we invest. CCIT is offering up to a maximum of 250,000,000 shares of common stock in a primary offering and up to 50,000,000 shares pursuant to a distribution reinvestment plan, and is currently pursuing acquisitions of properties. We anticipate that certain investments that will be appropriate for investment by us also will be appropriate for investment by CCIT. Affiliates of our advisor also act as an advisor to, and our executive officers act as officers and/or directors of two additional real estate investment programs that currently are in registration for their initial public offerings. Affiliates of our officers and entities owned or managed by such affiliates also may acquire or develop real estate for their own accounts, and have done so in the past. Furthermore, affiliates of our officers and entities owned or managed by such affiliates intend to form additional real estate investment entities in the future, whether public or private, which can be expected to have investment objectives and policies similar to ours. Our advisor, its affiliates and affiliates of our officers are not obligated to present to us any particular investment opportunity that comes to their attention, even if such opportunity is of a character that might be suitable for investment by us. Our advisor and its affiliates, as well as our officers and our affiliated directors, likely will experience conflicts of interest as they simultaneously perform services for us and other affiliated real estate programs.
 
Any affiliated entity, whether or not currently existing, could compete with us in the sale or operation of our assets. We will seek to achieve any operating efficiencies or similar savings that may result from affiliated management of competitive assets. However, to the extent that affiliates own or acquire property that is adjacent, or in close proximity, to a property we own, our property may compete with the affiliate’s property for tenants or purchasers.
 
Every transaction that we enter into with our advisor or its affiliates is subject to an inherent conflict of interest. Our board of directors may encounter conflicts of interest in enforcing our rights against any affiliate in the event of a default by or disagreement with an affiliate or in invoking powers, rights or options pursuant to any agreement between us and our advisor, any of its affiliates or another real estate program sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments.
 
Other Activities of Cole Advisors II and its Affiliates
 
We rely on Cole Advisors II for the day-to-day operation of our business pursuant to an advisory agreement. As a result of the interests of members of its management in other real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments and the fact that they have also engaged and will continue to engage in other business activities, Cole Advisors II and its affiliates have conflicts of interest in allocating their time between us and other real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments and other activities in which they are involved. However, Cole Advisors II believes that it and its affiliates have sufficient personnel to discharge fully their responsibilities to all of the real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments and other ventures in which they are involved.


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In addition, each of our executive officers, including Christopher H. Cole, who also serves as the chairman of our board of directors, also serve as an officer of our advisor, our property manager, and/or other affiliated entities. As a result, these individuals owe fiduciary duties to these other entities which may conflict with the fiduciary duties that they owe to us and our stockholders.
 
Competition in Acquiring, Leasing and Operating of Properties
 
Conflicts of interest may exist to the extent that we may acquire properties or enter into joint ventures that own properties in the same geographic areas where properties owned by real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments are located. In such a case, a conflict could arise in the leasing of properties in the event that we and another real estate program sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments were to compete for the same tenants in negotiating leases, or a conflict could arise in connection with the resale of properties in the event that we and another real estate program sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments were to attempt to sell similar properties at the same time. Conflicts of interest may also exist at such time as we or our affiliates managing property on our behalf seek to employ developers, contractors or building managers, as well as under other circumstances. Cole Advisors II will seek to reduce conflicts relating to the employment of developers, contractors or building managers by making prospective employees aware of all such properties seeking to employ such persons. In addition, Cole Advisors II will seek to reduce conflicts that may arise with respect to properties available for sale or rent by making prospective purchasers or tenants aware of all such properties. However, these conflicts cannot be fully avoided in that there may be established differing compensation arrangements for employees at different properties or differing terms for resale or leasing of the various properties.
 
Affiliated Dealer Manager
 
Since Cole Capital Corporation (“Cole Capital”), our dealer manager, is an affiliate of Cole Advisors II, we did not have the benefit of an independent due diligence review and investigation of the type normally performed by an unaffiliated, independent underwriter in connection with our Offerings.
 
Affiliated Property Manager
 
Our properties are, and we anticipate that properties we acquire will be, managed and leased by our affiliated property manager, Cole Realty Advisors, Inc. (“Cole Realty Advisors”), pursuant to a property management and leasing agreement. Our agreement with Cole Realty Advisors has a one year term. We expect Cole Realty Advisors to also serve as property manager for properties owned by affiliated real estate programs, some of which may be in competition with our properties. Management fees to be paid to our property manager are based on a percentage of the gross revenue received by the managed properties.
 
Receipt of Fees and Other Compensation by Cole Advisors II and its Affiliates
 
We have incurred commissions, fees and other compensation payable to Cole Advisors II and its affiliates in connection with the Offerings, including selling commissions, dealer manager fees, and organization and offering expenses. In addition, we have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, commissions, fees and expenses payable to Cole Advisors II and its affiliates in connection with the acquisition and management of our assets, including acquisition and advisory fees, financing coordination fees, property management and leasing fees, asset management fees, acquisition expenses and operating expenses. In connection with the sale of properties, we may pay Cole Advisors II and its affiliates real estate commissions and subordinated participation in net sale proceeds and subordinated performance fees. However, the subordinated participation in net sale proceeds and the subordinated performance fees payable or reimbursable to Cole Advisors II and its affiliates relating to the net sale proceeds from the sale of properties will only be payable after the return to the stockholders of their capital contributions plus cumulative returns on such capital. Subject to oversight by our board of directors, Cole Advisors II will have considerable discretion with respect to all decisions relating to the terms and timing of all transactions. Therefore, Cole Advisors II may have conflicts of interest concerning certain actions taken on our behalf, particularly due to the fact that such fees will generally be


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payable to Cole Advisors II and its affiliates regardless of the quality of the properties acquired or the services provided to us.
 
Certain Conflict Resolution Procedures
 
Every transaction that we enter into with Cole Advisors II or its affiliates will be subject to an inherent conflict of interest. Our board of directors may encounter conflicts of interest in enforcing our rights against any affiliate in the event of a default by or disagreement with an affiliate or in invoking powers, rights or options pursuant to any agreement between us and Cole Advisors II or any of its affiliates.
 
In order to reduce or to eliminate certain potential conflicts of interest, our charter contains a number of restrictions relating to (1) transactions we enter into with Cole Advisors II and its affiliates, (2) certain future offerings, and (3) allocation of investment opportunities among affiliated entities. These restrictions include, among others, the following:
 
  •  We will not purchase or lease properties in which Cole Advisors II, any of our directors or any of their respective affiliates has an interest without a determination by a majority of the directors (including a majority of the independent directors) not otherwise interested in such transaction, that such transaction is fair and reasonable to us and at a price to us no greater than the cost of the property to the seller or lessor unless there is substantial justification for any amount that exceeds such cost and such excess amount is determined to be reasonable. In no event will we acquire any such property at an amount in excess of its appraised value. We will not sell or lease properties to Cole Advisors II, any of our directors or any of their respective affiliates unless a majority of the directors (including a majority of the independent directors) not otherwise interested in the transaction, determines that the transaction is fair and reasonable to us.
 
  •  We will not make any loans to Cole Advisors II, any of our directors or any of their respective affiliates, except that we may make or invest in mortgage loans involving Cole Advisors II, our directors or their respective affiliates, provided that an appraisal of the underlying property is obtained from an independent appraiser and the transaction is approved as fair and reasonable to us and on terms no less favorable to us than those available from third parties. In addition, Cole Advisors II, any of our directors and any of their respective affiliates will not make loans to us or to joint ventures in which we are a joint venture partner unless approved by a majority of the directors (including a majority of the independent directors) not otherwise interested in the transaction as fair, competitive and commercially reasonable, and no less favorable to us than comparable loans between unaffiliated parties.
 
  •  Cole Advisors II and its affiliates will be entitled to reimbursement, at cost, for actual expenses incurred by them on behalf of us or joint ventures in which we are a joint venture partner; provided, however, Cole Advisors II must reimburse us for the amount, if any, by which our total operating expenses, including the advisor asset management fee, paid during the previous fiscal year exceeded the greater of: (i) 2.0% of our average invested assets for that fiscal year, or (ii) 25.0% of our net income, before any additions to reserves for depreciation, bad debts or other similar non-cash reserves and before any gain from the sale of our assets, for that fiscal year.
 
  •  In the event that an investment opportunity becomes available that is suitable, under all of the factors considered by Cole Advisors II, for both us and one or more other entities affiliated with Cole Advisors II, and for which more than one of such entities has sufficient uninvested funds, then the entity that has had the longest period of time elapse since it was offered an investment opportunity will first be offered such investment opportunity. It will be the duty of our board of directors, including the independent directors, to insure that this method is applied fairly to us. In determining whether or not an investment opportunity is suitable for more than one program, Cole Advisors II, subject to approval by our board of directors, shall examine, among others, the following factors:
 
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  •  the policy of each program relating to leverage of properties;
 
  •  the income tax effects of the purchase to each program;
 
  •  the size of the investment; and
 
  •  the amount of funds available to each program and the length of time such funds have been available for investment.
 
If, in the judgment of our advisor, the investment opportunity may be equally appropriate for more than one program, then the entity that has had the longest period of time elapse since it was offered an investment opportunity will first be offered such investment opportunity. It will be the duty of our board of directors, including the independent directors, to ensure that this method is applied fairly to us.
 
If a subsequent development, such as a delay in the closing of a property or a delay in the construction of a property, causes any such investment, in the opinion of Cole Advisors II, to be more appropriate for a program other than the program that committed to make the investment, Cole Advisors II may determine that another program affiliated with Cole Advisors II or its affiliates will make the investment.
 
We will not enter into any transaction with Cole Advisors II or its affiliates unless a majority of our directors, including a majority of the independent directors, not otherwise interested in the transaction approve such transaction as fair and reasonable to us and on terms and conditions not less favorable to us than those available from unaffiliated third parties.
 
Employees
 
We have no direct employees. The employees of Cole Advisors II and its affiliates provide services to us related to acquisition and disposition, property management, asset management, financing, accounting, investor relations, and administration. The employees of Cole Capital, our affiliated dealer manager, provide wholesale brokerage services.
 
We are dependent on our advisor and its affiliates for services that are essential to us, including the sale of shares of our common stock, asset acquisition decisions, property management and other general administrative responsibilities. In the event that these companies were unable to provide these services to us, we would be required to obtain such services from other sources.
 
We reimburse Cole Advisors II and its affiliates for expenses incurred in connection with its provision of administrative, acquisition, property management, asset management, financing, accounting and investor relation services, including personnel costs, subject to certain limitations. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, we incurred $3.8 million and $2.0 million, respectively, for such services provided by Cole Advisors II or its affiliates. During the year ended December 31, 2008, no amounts were recorded for such services.
 
Insurance
 
See sections captioned ‘‘— Acquisition and Investment Policies — Description of Leases” and “— Environmental Matters.”
 
Reportable Segments
 
We operate and report our results on a consolidated basis in our commercial properties segment. See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
Competition
 
As we purchase properties, we are in competition with other potential buyers for the same properties and may have to pay more to purchase the property than if there were no other potential acquirers or we may have to locate another property that meets our investment criteria. In addition, the leasing of real estate is highly competitive in the current market, and we may continue to experience competition for tenants from owners


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and managers of competing projects. As a result, we may have to provide free rent, incur charges for tenant improvements, or offer other inducements, or we might not be able to timely lease the space, all of which may have an adverse impact on our results of operations. At the time we elect to dispose of our properties, we may also be in competition with sellers of similar properties to locate suitable purchasers for our properties.
 
Concentration of Credit Risk
 
As of December 31, 2010, we had cash on deposit, including restricted cash, in five financial institutions, four of which had deposits in excess of current federally insured levels totaling $47.9 million; however, we have not experienced any losses in such accounts. We limit significant cash holdings to accounts held by financial institutions with high credit standing; therefore, we believe we are not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash.
 
No single tenant accounted for greater than 10% of our gross annualized rental revenues for the year ended December 31, 2010. Tenants in the specialty retail, drugstore and restaurant industries comprised 18%, 16% and 13%, respectively, of our gross annualized rental revenues for the year ended December 31, 2010. Additionally, we have certain geographic concentrations in our property holdings. In particular, as of December 31, 2010, 165 of our properties were located in Texas and 22 were located in Florida, accounting for 16% and 10% of our 2010 gross annualized rental revenues, respectively.
 
Litigation
 
In the ordinary course of business, we may become subject to litigation or claims. We are not aware of any material pending legal proceedings of which the outcome is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our results of operation or financial condition.
 
Environmental Matters
 
In connection with the ownership and operation of real estate, we may be potentially liable for costs and damages related to environmental matters. We have acquired certain properties that are subject to environmental remediation, in which the seller, the tenant and/or another third party has been identified as the responsible party for environmental remediation costs related to the property. Additionally, in connection with the purchase of certain of the properties, the respective sellers and/or tenants have indemnified us against future remediation costs. In addition, we carry environmental liability insurance on our properties that provides coverage for remediation liability and pollution liability for third-party bodily injury and property damage claims. See “Item 1. Business — Acquisitions and Investment Policies — Conditions to Closing Our Acquisitions” for a description of the steps we may take to ensure environmental compliance in the properties we acquire.
 
Available Information
 
We electronically file our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports with the SEC. We have also filed registration statements, amendments to our registration statements, and supplements to our prospectus in connection with our Offerings with the SEC. Copies of our filings with the SEC may be obtained from the SEC’s website, at http://www.sec.gov. Access to these filings is free of charge.


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ITEM 1A.   RISK FACTORS
 
The factors described below represent our principal risks. Other factors may exist that we do not consider to be significant based on information that is currently available or that we are not currently able to provide.
 
Risks Related to an Investment in Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc.
 
There is no public trading market for our shares and there may never be one; therefore, it will be difficult for you to sell your shares.
 
There currently is no public market for our shares and there may never be one. In addition, we do not have a fixed liquidation date. If you are able to find a buyer for your shares, you may not sell your shares unless the buyer meets applicable suitability and minimum purchase standards. Our charter also prohibits the ownership of more than 9.8% of our stock, or more than 9.8% in value or number of shares (whichever is more restrictive) of our common stock, by a single investor, unless exempted by our board of directors, which may inhibit large investors from desiring to purchase your shares. Moreover, our share redemption program includes numerous restrictions that would limit your ability to sell your shares to us. Our board of directors may reject any request for redemption of shares, or amend, suspend or terminate our share redemption program upon 30 days’ notice. Our board of directors suspended our share redemption program on November 10, 2009. On June 22, 2010, our board of directors reinstated our share redemption program, effective August 1, 2010, and adopted several amendments to the program. In particular, during any calendar year, we will not redeem in excess of 3% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the prior calendar year and the cash available for redemption is limited to the proceeds from the sale of shares pursuant to our DRIP during such calendar year. In addition, we will redeem shares on a quarterly basis, at the rate of approximately one-fourth of 3% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the prior calendar year (including shares requested for redemption upon the death of a stockholder). Funding for redemptions for each quarter will be limited to the net proceeds we receive from the sale of shares, during such quarter, under our DRIP. Therefore, it will be difficult for you to sell your shares promptly or at all. If you are able to sell your shares, you will likely have to sell them at a substantial discount to the price you paid for the shares. It also is likely that your shares would not be accepted as the primary collateral for a loan. You should purchase the shares only as a long-term investment because of the illiquid nature of the shares.
 
You will not have the opportunity to evaluate our future investments before we make them, which makes an investment in us more speculative.
 
We will seek to use the net offering proceeds, after the payment of fees and expenses of our Offerings and other sources of capital, to continue to acquire a portfolio of commercial real estate comprised primarily of a large number of freestanding, single-tenant, retail properties net leased to investment grade or other creditworthy tenants and a smaller number of multi-tenant properties that compliment our overall investment objectives. We may also, in the discretion of our advisor, invest in other types of real estate or in entities that invest in real estate. In addition, our advisor may make or invest in mortgage loans or participations therein on our behalf if our board of directors determines, due to the state of the real estate market or in order to diversify our investment portfolio or otherwise, that such investments are advantageous to us. We will not provide you with information to evaluate our future investments prior to our acquisition of properties. We have established policies relating to the creditworthiness of tenants of our properties, but our board of directors has wide discretion in implementing these policies.
 
We may suffer from delays in locating suitable additional investments, which could adversely affect our ability to make distributions and the value of your investment.
 
Our ability to achieve our investment objectives and to pay distributions is dependent upon the performance of our advisor in the acquisition of our investments, the selection of our tenants and the determination of any financing arrangements. You must rely entirely on the management ability of our advisor and the oversight of our board of directors. We could suffer from delays in locating suitable additional investments, particularly as a result of our reliance on our advisor at times when management of our advisor is


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simultaneously seeking to locate suitable investments for other affiliated programs. Delays we encounter in the selection, acquisition and, in the event we develop properties, development of income-producing properties, would adversely affect our ability to make distributions and the value of your overall returns. In such event, we may pay a portion of our distributions from the proceeds of the Offerings or from borrowings in anticipation of future cash flow, which may constitute a return of your capital. Distributions from the proceeds of our offering or from borrowings also could reduce the amount of capital we ultimately invest in properties. This, in turn, would reduce the value of your investment. In particular, if we acquire properties prior to the start of construction or during the early stages of construction, it will typically take several months to complete construction and rent available space. Therefore, you could suffer delays in the receipt of cash distributions attributable to those particular properties. If Cole Advisors II is unable to obtain suitable investments, we will hold proceeds from the Offerings in an interest-bearing account or invest the proceeds in short-term, investment-grade investments.
 
If our advisor loses or is unable to obtain key personnel, our ability to achieve our investment objectives could be delayed or hindered, which could adversely affect our ability to pay distributions to you and the value of your investment.
 
Our success depends to a significant degree upon the contributions of certain of our executive officers and other key personnel of our advisor, each of whom would be difficult to replace. Our advisor does not have an employment agreement with any of these key personnel and we cannot guarantee that all, or any particular one, will remain affiliated with us and/or advisor. If any of our key personnel were to cease their affiliation with our advisor, our operating results could suffer. Further, we do not intend to separately maintain key person life insurance on Mr. Cole or any other person. We believe that our future success depends, in large part, upon our advisor’s ability to hire and retain highly skilled managerial, operational and marketing personnel. Competition for such personnel is intense, and we cannot assure you that our advisor will be successful in attracting and retaining such skilled personnel. If our advisor loses or is unable to obtain the services of key personnel, our ability to implement our investment strategies could be delayed or hindered, and the value of your investment may decline.
 
If we pay distributions from sources other than our cash flow from operations, we will have fewer funds available for the acquisition of properties, and your overall return may be reduced.
 
Our organizational documents permit us to make distributions from any source. If we fund distributions from financings or the net proceeds from the Offerings, we will have fewer funds available for acquiring properties and other investments, and your overall value of your investment may be reduced. Further, to the extent distributions exceed cash flow from operations, a stockholder’s basis in our stock will be reduced and, to the extent distributions exceed a stockholder’s basis, the stockholder may recognize capital gain.
 
If we internalize our management functions, your interest in us could be diluted, and we could incur other significant costs associated with being self-managed.
 
Our strategy may involve internalizing our management functions. If we internalize our management functions, we may elect to negotiate to acquire our advisor’s assets and personnel. At this time, we cannot be sure of the form or amount of consideration or other terms relating to any such acquisition. Such consideration could take many forms, including cash payments, promissory notes and shares of our stock. The payment of such consideration could result in dilution of your interests as a stockholder and could reduce the net income per share and funds from operations per share attributable to your investment.
 
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advisor we would save and the costs we would incur if we became self-managed. If the expenses we assume as a result of an internalization are higher than the expenses we avoid paying to our advisor, our net income per share and funds from operations per share would be lower as a result of the internalization than it otherwise would have been, potentially decreasing the amount of funds available to distribute to you and the value of our shares.
 
As currently organized, we do not directly have any employees. If we elect to internalize our operations, we would employ personnel and would be subject to potential liabilities commonly faced by employers, such as worker’s disability and compensation claims, potential labor disputes and other employee-related liabilities and grievances. Upon any internalization of our advisor, certain key personnel of our advisor may not be employed by us, but instead may remain employees of our advisor or its affiliates.
 
If we internalize our management functions, we could have difficulty integrating these functions as a stand-alone entity. Currently, our advisor and its affiliates perform asset management and general and administrative functions, including accounting and financial reporting, for multiple entities. They have a great deal of know-how and can experience economies of scale. We may fail to properly identify the appropriate mix of personnel and capital needs to operate as a stand-alone entity. An inability to manage an internalization transaction effectively could thus result in our incurring excess costs and/or suffering deficiencies in our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting. Such deficiencies could cause us to incur additional costs, and our management’s attention could be diverted from most effectively managing our properties.
 
Our rights and the rights of our stockholders to recover claims against our officers, directors and our advisor are limited, which could reduce your and our recovery against them if they cause us to incur losses.
 
Maryland law provides that a director has no liability in that capacity if he or she performs his or her duties in good faith, in a manner he or she reasonably believes to be in the corporation’s best interests and with the care that an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would use under similar circumstances. Our charter, in the case of our directors, officers, employees and agents, and the advisory agreement, in the case of our advisor, require us to indemnify our directors, officers, employees and agents and our advisor and its affiliates for actions taken by them in good faith and without negligence or misconduct. Additionally, our charter limits the liability of our directors and officers for monetary damages to the fullest extent permitted under Maryland law, subject to the limitations required by the Statement of Policy Regarding Real Estate Investment Trusts published by the North American Securities Administrators Associations, also known as the NASAA REIT Guidelines. Although our charter does not allow us to exonerate and indemnify our directors and officers to a greater extent than permitted under Maryland law and the NASAA REIT Guidelines, we and our stockholders may have more limited rights against our directors, officers, employees and agents, and our advisor and its affiliates, than might otherwise exist under common law, which could reduce your and our recovery against them. In addition, we may be obligated to fund the defense costs incurred by our directors, officers, employees and agents or our advisor in some cases which would decrease the cash otherwise available for distribution to you.
 
Risks Related to Conflicts of Interest
 
We will be subject to conflicts of interest arising out of our relationships with our advisor and its affiliates, including the material conflicts discussed below. The “Conflicts of Interest” section of Part I, Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K provides a more detailed discussion of the conflicts of interest between us and our advisor and its affiliates, and our policies to reduce or eliminate certain potential conflicts.
 
A number of real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments use investment strategies that are similar to ours, therefore our advisor and its and our executive officers will face conflicts of interest relating to the purchase and leasing of properties, and such conflicts may not be resolved in our favor.
 
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one or more of the other real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments managed by officers and key personnel of our advisor and/or its affiliates, and these other real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments may use investment strategies and have investment objectives that are similar to ours. In particular, CCPT III and CCIT are currently offering shares of their common stock pursuant to effective registration statements and pursuing acquisitions of assets that may be suitable for us to acquire. Additionally, our sponsor is sponsoring two additional real estate investment programs that currently are in registration for their initial public offerings. Our executive officers and the executive officers of our advisor also are the executive officers, general partners, and/or the advisors or fiduciaries of other real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments. There is a risk that our advisor will choose a property that provides lower returns to us than a property purchased by another real estate program sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments. In the event these conflicts arise, our best interests may not be met when officers and key persons acting on behalf of our advisor and on behalf of advisors and managers of other real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments decide whether to allocate any particular property to us or to another real estate program sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments or affiliate that has an investment strategy similar to ours. In addition, we may acquire properties in geographic areas where other real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments own properties. If one of the other real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments attracts a tenant that we are competing for, we could suffer a loss of revenue due to delays in locating another suitable tenant. Similar conflicts of interest may arise if we acquire properties from or sell properties to other real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments, or if our advisor recommends that we make or purchase mortgage loans or participations in mortgage loans, since other real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments may be competing with us for these investments.
 
Cole Advisors II faces conflicts of interest relating to joint ventures, which could result in a disproportionate benefit to the other venture partners at our expense.
 
We may enter into joint ventures with other real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments for the acquisition, development or improvement of properties. Cole Advisors II may have conflicts of interest in determining which real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments should enter into any particular joint venture agreement. The co-venturer may have economic or business interests or goals that are or may become inconsistent with our business interests or goals. In addition, Cole Advisors II may face a conflict in structuring the terms of the relationship between our interests and the interest of the affiliated co-venturer and in managing the joint venture. Since Cole Advisors II and its affiliates will control both the affiliated co-venturer and, to a certain extent, us, agreements and transactions between the co-venturers with respect to any such joint venture will not have the benefit of arm’s-length negotiation of the type normally conducted between unrelated co-venturers, which may result in the co-venturer receiving benefits greater than the benefits that we receive. In addition, we may assume liabilities related to the joint venture that exceed the percentage of our investment in the joint venture.
 
We may participate in 1031 exchange programs with affiliates of our advisor that will not be the result of arm’s-length negotiations and will result in conflicts of interest.
 
Cole Capital Partners, LLC (“Cole Capital Partners”), an affiliate of our advisor, has developed programs to facilitate the acquisition of real estate properties in co-ownership arrangements with persons who are looking to invest proceeds from a sale of real estate in order to qualify for like-kind exchange treatment under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (a “Section 1031 Program”). Section 1031 Programs are structured as co-ownership arrangements with other investors in the property (“Section 1031 Participants”) who are seeking to defer taxes under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. These programs are structured either as a tenant-in-common program or by use of a Delaware Statutory Trust. When Cole Capital Partners develops such a program, it generally organizes a new entity (a “Cole Exchange Entity”) to acquire all or part of a property. We may participate in the program by either co-investing in the property with the Cole Exchange Entity or purchasing a co-ownership interest from the Cole Exchange Entity, generally at the Cole Exchange Entity’s cost. In that event, as a co-owner of properties, we will be subject to the risks inherent in the co-ownership arrangements with unrelated third parties. Our purchase of co-ownership interests will present


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conflicts of interest between us and affiliates of our advisor. The business interests of Cole Capital Partners and the Cole Exchange Entity may be adverse to, or to the detriment of, our interests. Further, any agreement that we enter into with a Cole Exchange Entity will not be negotiated in an arm’s-length transaction and, as a result of the affiliation between our advisor, Cole Capital Partners and the Cole Exchange Entity, our advisor may be reluctant to enforce the agreements against such entities.
 
Cole Advisors II and its officers and key personnel and certain of our key personnel face competing demands relating to their time, and this may cause our operating results to suffer.
 
Cole Advisors II and its officers and employees and certain of our key personnel and their respective affiliates are key personnel, general partners and sponsors of other real estate programs that have investment objectives, targeted assets and legal and financial obligations similar to ours and may have other business interests as well. Because these persons have competing demands on their time and resources, they may have conflicts of interest in allocating their time between our business and these other activities. During times of intense activity in other programs and ventures, they may devote less time and fewer resources to our business than is necessary or appropriate. If this occurs, the returns on our investments may suffer.
 
Our officers face conflicts of interest related to the positions they hold with affiliated entities, which could hinder our ability to successfully implement our business strategy and to generate returns to you.
 
Each of our executive officers, including Mr. Cole, who also serves as the chairman of our board of directors, are also officers of our advisor, our property manager, and/or other affiliated entities. As a result, these individuals owe fiduciary duties to these other entities and their stockholders and limited partners, which fiduciary duties may conflict with the duties that they owe to us and our stockholders. Their loyalties to these other entities could result in actions or inactions that are detrimental to our business, which could harm the implementation of our business strategy and our investment and leasing opportunities. Conflicts with our business and interests are most likely to arise from involvement in activities related to (i) allocation of new investments and management time and services between us and the other entities, (ii) our purchase of properties from, or sale of properties, to affiliated entities, (iii) the timing and terms of the investment in or sale of an asset, (iv) development of our properties by affiliates, (v) investments with affiliates of our advisor, (vi) compensation to our advisor, and (vii) our relationship with our dealer manager and property manager. If we do not successfully implement our business strategy, we may be unable to generate cash needed to make distributions to our stockholders and to maintain or increase the value of our assets.
 
Cole Advisors II faces conflicts of interest relating to the incentive fee structure under our advisory agreement, which could result in actions that are not necessarily in the long-term best interests of our stockholders.
 
Under our advisory agreement, Cole Advisors II is entitled to fees that are structured in a manner intended to provide incentives to our advisor to perform in our best interests and in the best interests of our stockholders. However, because our advisor does not maintain a significant equity interest in us and is entitled to receive substantial minimum compensation regardless of performance, our advisor’s interests are not wholly aligned with those of our stockholders. In that regard, our advisor could be motivated to recommend riskier or more speculative investments in order for us to generate the specified levels of performance or sales proceeds that would entitle our advisor to fees. In addition, our advisor’s entitlement to fees upon the sale of our assets and to participate in sale proceeds could result in our advisor recommending sales of our investments at the earliest possible time at which sales of investments would produce the level of return that would entitle the advisor to compensation relating to such sales, even if continued ownership of those investments might be in our best long-term interest. Our advisory agreement requires us to pay a performance-based termination fee to our advisor in the event that we terminate the advisor prior to the listing of our shares for trading on an exchange or, absent such listing, in respect of its participation in net sales proceeds. To avoid paying this fee, our independent directors may decide against terminating the advisory agreement prior to our listing of our shares or disposition of our investments even if, but for the termination fee, termination of the advisory agreement would be in our best interest. In addition, the requirement to pay the fee to the advisor at


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termination could cause us to make different investment or disposition decisions than we would otherwise make, in order to satisfy our obligation to pay the fee to the terminated advisor. Moreover, our advisor has the right to terminate the advisory agreement upon a change of control of our company and thereby trigger the payment of the performance fee, which could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing the change of control.
 
There is no separate counsel for us and our affiliates, which could result in conflicts of interest.
 
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP acts as legal counsel to us and also represents our advisor and some of its affiliates. There is a possibility in the future that the interests of the various parties may become adverse and, under the Code of Professional Responsibility of the legal profession, Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP may be precluded from representing any one or all of such parties. If any situation arises in which our interests appear to be in conflict with those of our advisor or its affiliates, additional counsel may be retained by one or more of the parties to assure that their interests are adequately protected. Moreover, should a conflict of interest not be readily apparent, Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP may inadvertently act in derogation of the interest of the parties which could affect our ability to meet our investment objectives.
 
Risks Related to Our Corporate Structure
 
The limit on the number of shares a person may own may discourage a takeover that could otherwise result in a premium price to our stockholders.
 
Our charter, with certain exceptions, authorizes our directors to take such actions as are necessary and desirable to preserve our qualification as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. Unless exempted by our board of directors, no person may own more than 9.8% in value of our outstanding stock or more than 9.8% in value or number of shares (whichever is more restrictive), of our outstanding common stock. This restriction may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of us, including an extraordinary transaction (such as a merger, tender offer or sale of all or substantially all of our assets) that might provide a premium to the price of our common stock for our stockholders.
 
Our charter permits our board of directors to issue stock with terms that may subordinate the rights of common stockholders or discourage a third party from acquiring us in a manner that might result in a premium price to our stockholders.
 
Our charter permits our board of directors to issue up to 250,000,000 shares of stock. In addition, our board of directors, without any action by our stockholders, may amend our charter from time to time to increase or decrease the aggregate number of shares or the number of shares of any class or series of stock that we have authority to issue. Our board of directors may classify or reclassify any unissued common stock or preferred stock and establish the preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to distributions, qualifications and terms or conditions of redemption of any such stock. Thus, our board of directors could authorize the issuance of preferred stock with terms and conditions that could have a priority as to distributions and amounts payable upon liquidation over the rights of the holders of our common stock. Preferred stock could also have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of us, including an extraordinary transaction (such as a merger, tender offer or sale of all or substantially all of our assets) that might provide a premium price for our stockholders.
 
Maryland law prohibits certain business combinations, which may make it more difficult for us to be acquired and may limit your ability to exit the investment.
 
Under Maryland law, “business combinations” between a Maryland corporation and an interested stockholder or an affiliate of an interested stockholder are prohibited for five years after the most recent date on which the interested stockholder becomes an interested stockholder. These business combinations include a merger, consolidation, share exchange or, in circumstances specified in the statute, an asset transfer or issuance or reclassification of equity securities. An interested stockholder is defined as:
 
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  •  an affiliate or associate of the corporation who, at any time within the two-year period prior to the date in question, was the beneficial owner of 10% or more of the voting power of the then outstanding voting stock of the corporation.
 
A person is not an interested stockholder under the statute if the board of directors approved in advance the transaction by which he or she otherwise would have become an interested stockholder. However, in approving a transaction, the board of directors may provide that its approval is subject to compliance, at or after the time of approval, with any terms and conditions determined by the board.
 
After the five-year prohibition, any business combination between the Maryland corporation and an interested stockholder generally must be recommended by the board of directors of the corporation and approved by the affirmative vote of at least:
 
  •  80% of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of outstanding shares of voting stock of the corporation; and
 
  •  two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of voting stock of the corporation other than shares held by the interested stockholder with whom or with whose affiliate the business combination is to be effected or held by an affiliate or associate of the interested stockholder.
 
These super-majority vote requirements do not apply if the corporation’s stockholders receive a minimum price, as defined under Maryland law, for their shares in the form of cash or other consideration in the same form as previously paid by the interested stockholder for its shares. The business combination statute permits various exemptions from its provisions, including business combinations that are exempted by the board of directors prior to the time that the interested stockholder becomes an interested stockholder. Pursuant to the statute, our board of directors has exempted any business combination involving Cole Advisors II or its affiliates. Consequently, the five-year prohibition and the super-majority vote requirements will not apply to business combinations between us and Cole Advisors II or its affiliates. As a result, Cole Advisors II and any of its affiliates may be able to enter into business combinations with us that may not be in the best interest of our stockholders, without compliance with the super-majority vote requirements and the other provisions of the statute. The business combination statute may discourage others from trying to acquire control of us and increase the difficulty of consummating any offer.
 
Maryland law also limits the ability of a third party to buy a large stake in us and exercise voting power in electing directors.
 
Maryland law provides a second anti-takeover statute, its Control Share Acquisition Act, which provides that “control shares” of a Maryland corporation acquired in a “control share acquisition” have no voting rights except to the extent approved by the corporation’s disinterested stockholders by a vote of two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter. Shares of stock owned by interested stockholders, that is, by the acquirer, by officers or by directors who are employees of the corporation, are excluded from shares entitled to vote on the matter. “Control shares” are voting shares of stock that would entitle the acquirer to exercise voting power in electing directors within specified ranges of voting power. Control shares do not include shares the acquiring person is then entitled to vote as a result of having previously obtained stockholder approval. A “control share acquisition” means the acquisition of control shares. The control share acquisition statute does not apply (a) to shares acquired in a merger, consolidation or share exchange if the corporation is a party to the transaction or (b) to acquisitions approved or exempted by the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation. Our bylaws contain a provision exempting from the Control Share Acquisition Act any and all acquisitions of our common stock by Cole Advisors II or any of its affiliates. This statute could have the effect of discouraging offers from third parties to acquire us and increasing the difficulty of successfully completing this type of offer by anyone other than our affiliates or any of their affiliates.


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If we are required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, we could not continue our business, which may significantly reduce the value of your investment.
 
We are not registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), pursuant to the exclusion set forth in Section 3(c)(5)(C) of the Investment Company Act and certain no-action letters issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, (1) at least 55% of our assets must consist of real estate fee interests or loans secured exclusively by real estate or both, (2) at least 25% of our assets must consist of loans secured primarily by real estate (this percentage will be reduced by the amount by which the percentage in (1) above is increased); and (3) up to 20% of our assets may consist of miscellaneous investments. We intend to monitor compliance with these requirements on an ongoing basis. If we were obligated to register as an investment company, we would have to comply with a variety of substantive requirements under the Investment Company Act imposing, among other things:
 
  •  limitations on capital structure;
 
  •  restrictions on specified investments;
 
  •  prohibitions on transactions with affiliates; and
 
  •  compliance with reporting, record keeping, voting, proxy disclosure and other rules and regulations that would significantly change our operations.
 
To maintain compliance with the Investment Company Act exemption, we may be unable to sell assets we would otherwise want to sell and may need to sell assets we would otherwise wish to retain. In addition, we may have to acquire additional income or loss generating assets that we might not otherwise have acquired or may have to forgo opportunities to acquire interests in companies that we would otherwise want to acquire and would be important to our investment strategy. If we were required to register as an investment company but failed to do so, we would be prohibited from engaging in our business, and criminal and civil actions could be brought against us. In addition, our contracts would be unenforceable unless a court was to require enforcement, and a court could appoint a receiver to take control of us and liquidate our business.
 
If you do not agree with the decisions of our board of directors, you only have limited control over changes in our policies and operations and may not be able to change such policies and operations.
 
Our board of directors determines our major policies, including our policies regarding investments, financing, growth, debt capitalization, REIT qualification and distributions. Our board of directors may amend or revise these and other policies without a vote of the stockholders. Under the Maryland General Corporation Law and our charter, our stockholders have a right to vote only on the following:
 
  •  the election or removal of directors;
 
  •  any amendment of our charter (including a change in our investment objectives), except that our board of directors may amend our charter without stockholder approval, to increase or decrease the aggregate number of our shares, to increase or decrease the number of our shares of any class or series that we have the authority to issue, or to classify or reclassify any unissued shares by setting or changing the preferences, conversion or other rights, restrictions, limitations as to distributions, qualifications or terms and conditions of redemption of such shares, provided however, that any such amendment does not adversely affect the rights, preferences and privileges of the stockholders;
 
  •  our liquidation or dissolution;
 
  •  a reorganization of our company, as provided in our charter; and
 
  •  any merger, consolidation or sale or other disposition of substantially all of our assets.
 
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Our board of directors may change certain of our investment policies without stockholder approval, which could alter the nature of your investment.
 
Our charter requires that our independent directors review our investment policies at least annually to determine that the policies we are following are in the best interest of the stockholders. These policies may change over time. The methods of implementing our investment policies may also vary, as new real estate development trends emerge and new investment techniques are developed. Our investment policies, the methods for their implementation, and our other objectives, policies and procedures may be altered by our board of directors without the approval of our stockholders, unless otherwise provided in our organizational documents. As a result, the nature of your investment could change without your consent.
 
You are limited in your ability to sell your shares pursuant to our share redemption program and may have to hold your shares for an indefinite period of time.
 
Our board of directors may amend the terms of our share redemption program without stockholder approval. Our board also is free to suspend or terminate the program upon 30 days notice or to reject any request for redemption. Our board of directors suspended our share redemption program on November 10, 2009. On June 22, 2010, our board of directors reinstated our share redemption program, effective August 1, 2010, and adopted several amendments to the program. In particular, during any calendar year, we will not redeem in excess of 3% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the prior calendar year and the cash available for redemption is limited to the proceeds from the sale of shares pursuant to our DRIP during such calendar year. In addition, we will redeem shares on a quarterly basis, at the rate of approximately one-fourth of 3% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the prior calendar year (including shares requested for redemption upon the death of a stockholder). Funding for redemptions for each quarter will be limited to the net proceeds we receive from the sale of shares, during such quarter, under our DRIP. These limits might prevent us from accommodating all redemption requests made in any year. These restrictions severely limit your ability to sell your shares should you require liquidity, and limit your ability to recover the value you invested or the fair market value of your shares.
 
The estimated value per share of our common stock may not reflect the value that stockholders will receive for their investment.
 
In February 2009, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) informed broker dealers that sell shares of non-traded REITs that broker dealers may not report, in a customer account statement, an estimated value per share that is developed from data more than 18 months old. To assist broker dealers in complying with the FINRA notice, our board of directors established an estimated value of our common stock, as of June 22, 2010, of $8.05 per share.
 
As with any valuation methodology, the methodologies utilized by our board of directors, in reaching an estimate of the value of our shares, are based upon a number of estimates, assumptions, judgments and opinions that may, or may not, prove to be correct. The use of different estimates, assumptions, judgments or opinions would likely have resulted in significantly different estimates of the value of our shares.
 
Furthermore, in reaching an estimate of the value of our shares, the board of directors did not include a liquidity discount, in order to reflect the fact that our shares are not currently traded on a national securities exchange; a discount for debt that may include a prepayment obligation or a provision precluding assumption of the debt by a third party; or the costs that are likely to be incurred in connection with an appropriate exit strategy, whether that strategy might be a listing of our shares of common stock on a national securities exchange, a merger, or a sale of our portfolio. As a result, there can be no assurance that:
 
  •  any stockholder will be able to realize the estimated share value, upon attempting to sell their shares;
 
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  •  the estimated share value, or the methodologies used by the board of directors to estimate the share value, will be found by any regulatory authority to comply with ERISA, FINRA or any other regulatory requirements.
 
The board believes that the estimate of share value reflects a number of recent negative events that transpired, in both the real estate and capital markets, and that these events adversely impacted the value of our shares, as of June 22, 2010. The board expects that the value of our shares will fluctuate over time, in response to future developments related to individual assets in the portfolio, as well as in response to future events in the real estate and capital markets.
 
Our board of directors will update our estimated value per share on a periodic basis, but in no event less frequently than every 18 months.
 
For a full description of the methodologies used to value our assets and liabilities in connection with the calculation of the estimated value per share, see our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 22, 2010.
 
Your interest in us will be diluted if we issue additional shares.
 
Existing stockholders and potential investors in the DRIP Offering do not have preemptive rights to any shares issued by us in the future. Our charter currently has authorized 250,000,000 shares of stock, of which 240,000,000 shares are designated as common stock and 10,000,000 are designated as preferred stock. Subject to any limitations set forth under Maryland law, our board of directors may increase the number of authorized shares of stock, increase or decrease the number of shares of any class or series of stock designated, or reclassify any unissued shares without the necessity of obtaining stockholder approval. All of such shares may be issued in the discretion of our board of directors. Existing stockholders and investors purchasing shares in the DRIP Offering likely will suffer dilution of their equity investment in us, in the event that we (1) sell shares in our offering or sell additional shares in the future, (2) sell securities that are convertible into shares of our common stock, (3) issue shares of our common stock in a private offering of securities to institutional investors, (4) issue shares of our common stock upon the exercise of the options granted to our independent directors, (5) issue shares to our advisor, its successors or assigns, in payment of an outstanding fee obligation as set forth under our advisory agreement, or (6) issue shares of our common stock to sellers of properties acquired by us in connection with an exchange of limited partnership interests of Cole OP II, existing stockholders and investors purchasing shares in our offering will likely experience dilution of their equity investment in us. In addition, the partnership agreement for Cole OP II contains provisions that would allow, under certain circumstances, other entities, including other real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments, to merge into or cause the exchange or conversion of their interest for interests of Cole OP II. Because the limited partnership interests of Cole OP II may, in the discretion of our board of directors, be exchanged for shares of our common stock, any merger, exchange or conversion between Cole OP II and another entity ultimately could result in the issuance of a substantial number of shares of our common stock, thereby diluting the percentage ownership interest of other stockholders. Because of these and other reasons described in this “Risk Factors” section, you should not expect to be able to own a significant percentage of our shares.
 
Payment of fees to Cole Advisors II and its affiliates reduces cash available for investment and distribution.
 
Cole Advisors II and its affiliates perform services for us in connection with the offer and sale of our shares, the selection and acquisition of our investments, and the management and leasing of our properties, the servicing of our mortgage loans, if any, and the administration of our other investments. They are paid substantial fees for these services, which reduces the amount of cash available for investment in properties or distribution to stockholders.
 
We may be unable to pay or maintain cash distributions or increase distributions over time.
 
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available, rental income from such properties, and our operating expense levels, as well as many other variables. Actual cash available for distributions may vary substantially from estimates. We may not be able to pay or maintain our current level of distributions or increase distributions over time. Rents from the properties may not increase, or may decrease, we may experience increased vacancies, the securities we buy may not increase in value or provide constant or increased distributions over time, and future acquisitions of real properties, mortgage loans and any investments in securities may not increase our cash available for distributions to stockholders. Our actual results may differ significantly from the assumptions used by our board of directors in establishing the distribution rate to stockholders. We may not have sufficient cash from operations to make a distribution required to maintain our REIT status.
 
General Risks Related to Investments in Real Estate
 
Our operating results will be affected by economic and regulatory changes that have an adverse impact on the real estate market in general, which may prevent us from being profitable or from realizing growth in the value of our real estate properties.
 
Our operating results are subject to risks generally incident to the ownership of real estate, including:
 
  •  changes in general economic or local conditions;
 
  •  changes in supply of or demand for similar or competing properties in an area;
 
  •  changes in interest rates and availability of permanent mortgage funds that may render the sale of a property difficult or unattractive;
 
  •  the illiquidity of real estate investments generally;
 
  •  changes in tax, real estate, environmental and zoning laws; and
 
  •  periods of high interest rates and tight money supply.
 
These risks and other factors may prevent us from being profitable, or from maintaining or growing the value of our real estate properties.
 
Many of our retail properties depend upon a single tenant, or a limited number of major tenants, for all or a majority of its rental income; therefore, our financial condition and ability to make distributions to you may be adversely affected by the bankruptcy or insolvency, a downturn in the business, or a lease termination of a single tenant.
 
Many of our properties are occupied by only one tenant or derive a majority of its rental income from a limited number of major tenants and, therefore, the success of those properties is materially dependent on the financial stability of such tenants. Lease payment defaults by tenants could cause us to reduce the amount of distributions we pay. A default of a tenant on its lease payments to us would cause us to lose revenue from the property and force us to find an alternative source of revenue to meet any expenses associated with the property and prevent a foreclosure if the property is subject to a mortgage. In the event of a default by a single or major tenant, we may experience delays in enforcing our rights as landlord and may incur substantial costs in protecting our investment and re-letting the property. If a lease is terminated, we may not be able to lease the property for the rent previously received or sell the property without incurring a loss. A default by a tenant, the failure of a guarantor to fulfill its obligations or other premature termination of a lease, or a tenant’s election not to extend a lease upon its expiration, could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and our ability to pay distributions to you.
 
A high concentration of our properties in a particular geographic area, or with tenants in a similar industry, would magnify the effects of downturns in that geographic area or industry.
 
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effect on our portfolio. Similarly, if tenants of our properties become concentrated in a certain industry or industries, any adverse effect to that industry generally would have a disproportionately adverse effect on our portfolio.
 
If a major tenant declares bankruptcy, we may be unable to collect balances due under relevant leases, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and ability to pay distributions.
 
We may experience concentration in one or more tenants. Any of our tenants, or any guarantor of one of our tenant’s lease obligations, could be subject to a bankruptcy proceeding pursuant to Title 11 of the bankruptcy laws of the United States. Such a bankruptcy filing would bar us from attempting to collect pre-bankruptcy debts from the bankrupt tenant or its properties unless we receive an enabling order from the bankruptcy court. Post-bankruptcy debts would be paid currently. If we assume a lease, all pre-bankruptcy balances owing under it must be paid in full. If a lease is rejected by a tenant in bankruptcy, we would have a general unsecured claim for damages. If a lease is rejected, it is unlikely we would receive any payments from the tenant because our claim would be capped at the rent reserved under the lease, without acceleration, for the greater of one year or 15% of the remaining term of the lease, but not greater than three years, plus rent already due but unpaid. This claim could be paid only in the event funds were available, and then only in the same percentage as that realized on other unsecured claims.
 
The bankruptcy of a tenant or lease guarantor could delay our efforts to collect past due balances under the relevant lease, and could ultimately preclude full collection of these sums. Such an event also could cause a decrease or cessation of current rental payments, reducing our cash flow and the amount available for distributions to you. In the event a tenant or lease guarantor declares bankruptcy, the tenant or its trustee may not assume our lease or its guaranty. If a given lease or guaranty is not assumed, our operating cash flows and the amounts available for distributions to you may be adversely affected.
 
If a sale-leaseback transaction is re-characterized in a tenant’s bankruptcy proceeding, our financial condition could be adversely affected.
 
We have entered, and may continue to enter, into sale-leaseback transactions, whereby we would purchase a property and then lease the same property back to the person from whom we purchased it. In the event of the bankruptcy of a tenant, a transaction structured as a sale-leaseback may be re-characterized as either a financing or a joint venture, either of which outcomes could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flow and the amount available for distributions to you.
 
If the sale-leaseback were re-characterized as a financing, we might not be considered the owner of the property, and as a result would have the status of a creditor in relation to the tenant. In that event, we would no longer have the right to sell or encumber our ownership interest in the property. Instead, we would have a claim against the tenant for the amounts owed under the lease, with the claim arguably secured by the property. The tenant/debtor might have the ability to propose a plan restructuring the term, interest rate and amortization schedule of its outstanding balance. If confirmed by the bankruptcy court, we could be bound by the new terms, and prevented from foreclosing our lien on the property. If the sale-leaseback were re-characterized as a joint venture, our lessee and we could be treated as co-venturers with regard to the property. As a result, we could be held liable, under some circumstances, for debts incurred by the lessee relating to the property.
 
Properties that have vacancies for a significant period of time could be difficult to sell, which could diminish the return on your investment.
 
A property may incur vacancies either by the continued default of a tenant under its leases, the expiration of a tenant lease or early termination of a lease by a tenant. If vacancies continue for a long period of time, we may suffer reduced revenues resulting in less cash to be distributed to you. In addition, because a property’s market value depends principally upon the value of the property’s leases, the resale value of a property with prolonged vacancies could decline, which could further reduce your return.


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We may be unable to secure funds for future tenant improvements or capital needs, which could adversely impact our ability to pay cash distributions to you.
 
When tenants do not renew their leases or otherwise vacate their space, it is usual that, in order to attract replacement tenants, we will be required to expend substantial funds for tenant improvements and tenant refurbishments to the vacated space. In addition, although we expect that our leases with tenants will require tenants to pay routine property maintenance costs, we will likely be responsible for any major structural repairs, such as repairs to the foundation, exterior walls and rooftops. We will use substantially all of the gross proceeds from the Offerings to buy real estate and real estate-related investments and to pay various fees and expenses. We reserve only approximately 0.1% of the gross proceeds from our Offerings for future capital needs. Accordingly, if we need additional capital in the future to improve or maintain our properties or for any other reason, we will have to obtain financing from other sources, such as cash flow from operations, borrowings, property sales or future equity offerings. These sources of funding may not be available on attractive terms or at all. If we cannot procure additional funding for capital improvements, our investments may generate lower cash flows or decline in value, or both.
 
We may obtain only limited warranties when we purchase a property and would have only limited recourse in the event our due diligence did not identify any issues that lower the value of our property.
 
The seller of a property often sells such property in its “as is” condition on a “where is” basis and “with all faults,” without any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. In addition, purchase agreements may contain only limited warranties, representations and indemnifications that will only survive for a limited period after the closing. The purchase of properties with limited warranties increases the risk that we may lose some or all of our invested capital in the property, as well as the loss of rental income from that property.
 
Our inability to sell a property when we desire to do so could adversely impact our ability to pay cash distributions to you.
 
The real estate market is affected by many factors, such as general economic conditions, availability of financing, interest rates, supply and demand, and other factors that are beyond our control. We cannot predict whether we will be able to sell any property for the price or on the terms set by us, or whether any price or other terms offered by a prospective purchaser would be acceptable to us. We may be required to expend funds to correct defects or to make improvements before a property can be sold. We may not have adequate funds available to correct such defects or to make such improvements. Moreover, in acquiring a property, we may agree to restrictions that prohibit the sale of that property for a period of time or impose other restrictions, such as a limitation on the amount of debt that can be placed or repaid on that property. We cannot predict the length of time needed to find a willing purchaser and to close the sale of a property. Our inability to sell a property when we desire to do so may cause us to reduce our selling price for the property. Any delay in our receipt of proceeds, or diminishment of proceeds, from the sale of a property could adversely impact our ability to pay distributions to you.
 
We may not be able to sell our properties at a price equal to, or greater than, the price for which we purchased such property, which may lead to a decrease in the value of our assets.
 
Many of our leases will not contain rental increases over time. When that is the case, the value of the leased property to a potential purchaser may not increase over time, which may restrict our ability to sell that property, or if we are able to sell that property, may result in a sale price less than the price that we paid to purchase the property.
 
We may acquire or finance properties with lock-out provisions, which may prohibit us from selling a property, or may require us to maintain specified debt levels for a period of years on some properties.
 
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prepay their outstanding loan balance and exist in order to protect the yield expectations of investors. We expect that many of our properties will be subject to lock-out provisions. Lock-out provisions could materially restrict us from selling or otherwise disposing of or refinancing properties when we may desire to do so. Lock-out provisions may prohibit us from reducing the outstanding indebtedness with respect to any properties, refinancing such indebtedness on a non-recourse basis at maturity, or increasing the amount of indebtedness with respect to such properties. Lock-out provisions could impair our ability to take other actions during the lock-out period that could be in the best interests of our stockholders and, therefore, may have an adverse impact on the value of our shares relative to the value that would result if the lock-out provisions did not exist. In particular, lock-out provisions could preclude us from participating in major transactions that could result in a disposition of our assets or a change in control even though that disposition or change in control might be in the best interests of our stockholders.
 
Increased operating expenses could reduce cash flow from operations and funds available to acquire investments or make distributions.
 
Our properties, including those that we acquire in the future, are and will be, subject to operating risks common to real estate in general, any or all of which may negatively affect us. If any property is not fully occupied or if rents are being paid in an amount that is insufficient to cover operating expenses, we could be required to expend funds with respect to that property for operating expenses. The properties will be subject to increases in tax rates, utility costs, insurance costs, repairs and maintenance costs, administrative costs and other operating expenses. While many of our property leases require the tenants to pay all or a portion of these expenses, some of our leases or future leases may not be negotiated on that basis, in which event we may have to pay these costs. If we are unable to lease properties on terms that require the tenants to pay all or some of the properties’ operating expenses, if our tenants fail to pay these expenses as required, or if expenses we are required to pay exceed our expectations, we could have less funds available for future acquisitions or cash available for distributions to you.
 
The current market environment may adversely affect our operating results, financial condition and ability to pay distributions to our stockholders.
 
The global financial markets have undergone pervasive and fundamental disruptions since mid-2007. The disruptions in the global financial markets had an adverse impact on the availability of credit to businesses generally. To the extent that the global economic recession continues and/or intensifies, it has the potential to materially adversely affect the value of our properties and other investments we make, the availability or the terms of financing that we may anticipate utilizing, and our ability to make principal and interest payments on, or refinance, any outstanding debt when due, and/or, for our leased properties, the ability of our tenants to enter into new leasing transactions or satisfy rental payments under existing leases. The current market environment also could affect our operating results and financial condition as follows:
 
  •  Debt Market — Although there are signs of recovery, the real estate debt markets are currently experiencing volatility as a result of certain factors, including the tightening of underwriting standards by lenders and credit rating agencies. Should overall borrowing costs increase, either by increases in the index rates or by increases in lender spreads, our operations may generate lower returns. In addition, the recent dislocations in the debt markets have reduced the amount of capital that is available to finance real estate, which, in turn: (1) limits the ability of real estate investors to make new acquisitions and to potentially benefit from reduced real estate values or to realize enhanced returns on real estate investments; (2) has slowed real estate transaction activity; and (3) may result in an inability to refinance debt as it becomes due. In addition, the state of the debt markets could have a material adverse impact on the overall amount of capital being invested in real estate, which may result in price or value decreases of real estate assets and impact our ability to raise equity capital. In addition, the failure of any lending source with which we entered, or enter, into a credit facility or line of credit would adversely affect our ability to meet our obligations if we were unable to replace the funding source.


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  •  Real Estate Market — The recent global economic recession has caused commercial real estate values to decline substantially. As a result, there may be uncertainty in the valuation, or in the stability of the value, of the properties we acquire that could result in a substantial decrease in the value of our properties after we purchase them. Consequently, we may not be able to recover the carrying amount of our properties, which may require us to recognize an impairment charge in earnings.
 
  •  Government Intervention — The disruptions in the global financial markets have led to extensive and unprecedented government intervention. Although the government intervention is intended to stimulate the flow of capital and to strengthen the U.S. economy in the short term, it is impossible to predict the actual effect of the government intervention and what effect, if any, additional interim or permanent governmental intervention may have on the financial markets and/or the effect of such intervention on us.
 
Adverse economic and geopolitical conditions may negatively affect our returns and profitability.
 
Our operating results may be affected by market and economic challenges, which may result from a continued or exacerbated general economic downturn experienced by the nation as a whole, by the local economies where our properties may be located, or by the real estate industry including the following:
 
  •  poor economic conditions may result in tenant defaults under leases;
 
  •  poor economic conditions may result in lower revenue to us from retailers who pay us a percentage of their revenues under percentage rent leases;
 
  •  re-leasing may require concessions or reduced rental rates under the new leases;
 
  •  constricted access to credit may result in tenant defaults or non-renewals under leases; and
 
  •  increased insurance premiums may reduce funds available for distribution or, to the extent such increases are passed through to tenants, may lead to tenant defaults. Increased insurance premiums may make it difficult to increase rents to tenants on turnover, which may adversely affect our ability to increase our returns.
 
The length and severity of any economic slow down or downturn cannot be predicted. Our operations could be negatively affected to the extent that an economic slow down or downturn is prolonged or becomes more severe.
 
The United States’ armed conflict in various parts of the world could have a further impact on our tenants. The consequences of any armed conflict are unpredictable, and we may not be able to foresee events that could have an adverse effect on our business or your investment. More generally, any of these events could result in increased volatility in or damage to the United States and worldwide financial markets and economy. They also could result in higher energy costs and increased economic uncertainty in the United States or abroad. Our revenues will be dependent upon payment of rent by retailers, which may be particularly vulnerable to uncertainty in the local economy. Adverse economic conditions could affect the ability of our tenants to pay rent, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition, as well as our ability to pay distributions to you.
 
The failure of any bank in which we deposit our funds could reduce the amount of cash we have available to pay distributions and make additional investments.
 
We diversify our cash and cash equivalents, and will continue to do so, among several banking institutions in an attempt to minimize exposure to any one of these entities. However, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or “FDIC,” only insures amounts up to $250,000 per depositor per insured bank. As of December 31, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash deposited in five financial institutions, four of which had deposits in excess of current federally insured levels. If any of the banking institutions in which we have deposited funds ultimately fails, we may lose our deposits over the federally insured level. The loss of our deposits could reduce the amount of cash we have available to distribute or invest and could result in a decline in the value of your investment.


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If we suffer losses that are not covered by insurance or that are in excess of insurance coverage, we could lose invested capital and anticipated profits.
 
Generally, each of our tenants is, and we expect will be, responsible for insuring its goods and premises and, in some circumstances, may be required to reimburse us for a share of the cost of acquiring comprehensive insurance for the property, including casualty, liability, fire and extended coverage customarily obtained for similar properties in amounts that our advisor determines are sufficient to cover reasonably foreseeable losses. Tenants of single-user properties leased on a triple-net-lease basis typically are required to pay all insurance costs associated with those properties. Material losses may occur in excess of insurance proceeds with respect to any property, as insurance may not be sufficient to fund the losses. However, there are types of losses, generally of a catastrophic nature, such as losses due to wars, acts of terrorism, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, pollution or environmental matters, which are either uninsurable or not economically insurable, or may be insured subject to limitations, such as large deductibles or co-payments. Insurance risks associated with potential terrorism acts could sharply increase the premiums we pay for coverage against property and casualty claims. Additionally, mortgage lenders in some cases insist that commercial property owners purchase specific coverage against terrorism as a condition for providing mortgage loans. It is uncertain whether such insurance policies will be available, or available at reasonable cost, which could inhibit our ability to finance or refinance our potential properties. In these instances, we may be required to provide other financial support, either through financial assurances or self-insurance, to cover potential losses. We may not have adequate, or any, coverage for such losses. The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 is designed for a sharing of terrorism losses between insurance companies and the federal government. We cannot be certain how this act will impact us or what additional cost to us, if any, could result. If such an event damaged or destroyed one or more of our properties, we could lose both our invested capital and anticipated profits from such property.
 
Real estate related taxes may increase, and if these increases are not passed on to tenants, our income will be reduced.
 
Local real property tax assessors may reassess our properties, which may result in increased taxes. Generally, property taxes increase as property values or assessment rates change, or for other reasons deemed relevant by property tax assessors. An increase in the assessed valuation of a property for real estate tax purposes will result in an increase in the related real estate taxes on that property. Although some tenant leases may permit us to pass through such tax increases to the tenants for payment, renewal leases or future leases may not be negotiated on the same basis. Tax increases not passed through to tenants may adversely affect our income, cash available for distributions, and the amount of distributions to you.
 
CC&Rs may restrict our ability to operate a property.
 
Some of our properties are, and we expect certain additional properties will be, contiguous to other parcels of real property, comprising part of the same retail center. In connection with such properties, we are subject to significant covenants, conditions and restrictions, known as “CC&Rs,” restricting the operation of such properties and any improvements on such properties, and related to granting easements on such properties. Moreover, the operation and management of the contiguous properties may impact such properties. Compliance with CC&Rs may adversely affect our operating costs and reduce the amount of funds that we have available to pay distributions to you.
 
Our operating results may be negatively affected by potential development and construction delays and resultant increased costs and risks.
 
While we do not currently intend to do so, we may acquire properties upon which we will construct improvements. If we engage in development or construction projects, we will be subject to uncertainties associated with re-zoning for development, environmental concerns of governmental entities and/or community groups, and our builder’s ability to build in conformity with plans, specifications, budgeted costs, and timetables. If a builder fails to perform, we may resort to legal action to rescind the purchase or the construction contract or to compel performance. A builder’s performance may also be affected or delayed by conditions beyond the builder’s control. Delays in completion of construction could also give tenants the right to terminate preconstruction leases. We may incur additional risks if we make periodic progress payments or


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other advances to builders before they complete construction. These and other such factors can result in increased costs of a project or loss of our investment. In addition, we will be subject to normal lease-up risks relating to newly constructed projects. We also must rely on rental income and expense projections and estimates of the fair market value of property upon completion of construction when agreeing upon a price at the time we acquire the property. If our projections are inaccurate, we may pay too much for a property, and our return on our investment could suffer.
 
While we do not currently intend to do so, we may invest in unimproved real property. Returns from development of unimproved properties are also subject to risks associated with re-zoning the land for development and environmental concerns of governmental entities and/or community groups. Although we intend to limit any investment in unimproved real property to real property we intend to develop, your investment, nevertheless, is subject to the risks associated with investments in unimproved real property.
 
If we contract with a development company for newly developed property, our earnest money deposit made to the development company may not be fully refunded.
 
We may enter into one or more contracts, either directly or indirectly through joint ventures, with affiliates or others, to acquire real property from an affiliated or unaffiliated development company that is engaged in construction and development of commercial real properties. Properties acquired from a development company may be either existing income-producing properties, properties to be developed or properties under development. We anticipate that we will be obligated to pay a substantial earnest money deposit at the time of contracting to acquire such properties. In the case of properties to be developed by a development company, we anticipate that we will be required to close the purchase of the property upon completion of the development of the property. At the time of contracting and the payment of the earnest money deposit by us, the development company typically will not have acquired title to any real property. Typically, the development company will only have a contract to acquire land, a development agreement to develop a building on the land and an agreement with one or more tenants to lease all or part of the property upon its completion. We may be entitled to a refund of our earnest money, in the following circumstances:
 
  •  the development company fails to develop the property;
 
  •  all or a specified portion of the pre-leased tenants fail to take possession under their leases for any reason; or
 
  •  we do not have sufficient proceeds to pay the purchase price at closing.
 
The obligation of the development company to refund our earnest money will be unsecured, and we may not be able to obtain a refund of such earnest money deposit from it under these circumstances since the development company may be an entity without substantial assets or operations. However, if the development company is an affiliate of our advisor, its obligation to refund our earnest money deposit may be guaranteed by Cole Realty Advisors, our property manager, which will enter into contracts to provide property management and leasing services to various real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments, including us, for substantial monthly fees. As of the time Cole Realty Advisors may be required to perform under any guaranty, Cole Realty Advisors may not have sufficient assets to refund all of our earnest money deposit in a lump sum payment. If we were forced to collect our earnest money deposit by enforcing the guaranty of Cole Realty Advisors, we would likely be required to accept installment payments over time payable out of the revenues of Cole Realty Advisors’ operations. We may not be able to collect the entire amount of our earnest money deposit under such circumstances.
 
Competition with third parties in acquiring properties and other investments may reduce our profitability and the return on your investment.
 
We compete with many other entities engaged in real estate investment activities, including individuals, corporations, bank and insurance company investment accounts, other REITs, real estate limited partnerships, and other entities engaged in real estate investment activities, many of which have greater resources than we do. Larger competitors may enjoy significant advantages that result from, among other things, a lower cost of


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capital and enhanced operating efficiencies. In addition, the number of entities and the amount of funds competing for suitable investments may increase. Any such increase could result in increased demand for these assets and therefore increased prices paid for them. If we pay higher prices for properties and other investments as a result of competition with third parties without a corresponding increase in tenant lease rates, our profitability will be reduced, and you may experience a lower return on your investment.
 
Our properties face competition that may affect tenants’ ability to pay rent and the amount of rent paid to us may affect the cash available for distributions to you and the amount of distributions.
 
We typically acquire properties located in developed areas. Therefore, there are and will be numerous other retail properties within the market area of each of our properties that will compete with us for tenants. The number of competitive properties could have a material effect on our ability to rent space at our properties and the amount of rents charged. We could be adversely affected if additional competitive properties are built in close proximity to our properties, causing increased competition for customer traffic and creditworthy tenants. This could result in decreased cash flow from tenants and may require us to make capital improvements to properties that we would not have otherwise made, thus affecting cash available for distributions to you and the amount of distributions we pay.
 
Acquiring or attempting to acquire multiple properties in a single transaction may adversely affect our operations.
 
From time to time, we acquire multiple properties in a single transaction. Portfolio acquisitions are more complex and expensive than single property acquisitions, and the risk that a multiple-property acquisition does not close may be greater than in a single-property acquisition. Portfolio acquisitions may also result in us owning additional investments in geographically dispersed markets, placing additional demands on our ability to manage the properties in the portfolio. In addition, a seller may require that a group of properties be purchased as a package even though we may not want to purchase one or more properties in the portfolio. In these situations, if we are unable to identify another person or entity to acquire the unwanted properties, we may be required to operate or attempt to dispose of these properties. To acquire multiple properties in a single transaction we may be required to accumulate a large amount of cash. We would expect the returns that we earn on such cash to be less than the ultimate returns on real property, therefore accumulating such cash could reduce our funds available for distributions to you. Any of the foregoing events may have an adverse effect on our operations.
 
If we set aside insufficient capital reserves, we may be required to defer necessary capital improvements.
 
If we do not have enough reserves for capital to supply needed funds for capital improvements throughout the life of the investment in a property and there is insufficient cash available from our operations, we may be required to defer necessary improvements to a property, which may cause that property to suffer from a greater risk of obsolescence or a decline in value, or a greater risk of decreased cash flow as a result of fewer potential tenants being attracted to the property. If this happens, we may not be able to maintain projected rental rates for affected properties, and our results of operations may be negatively impacted.
 
Costs of complying with environmental laws and regulations may adversely affect our income and the cash available for any distributions.
 
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party for environmental remediation costs related to the property. Although we do not believe that the environmental matters identified at such properties will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, the presence of hazardous substances at these properties or in general, or the failure to properly remediate such substances, may adversely affect our ability to sell or rent such property or to use such property as collateral for future borrowing.
 
Compliance with new or more stringent laws or regulations or stricter interpretation of existing laws may require material expenditures by us. Future laws, ordinances or regulations may impose material environmental liability. Additionally, our properties may be affected by our tenants’ operations, the existing condition of land when we buy it, operations in the vicinity of our properties, such as the presence of underground storage tanks, or activities of unrelated third parties. In addition, there are various local, state and federal fire, health, life-safety and similar regulations that we may be required to comply with, and that may subject us to liability in the form of fines or damages for noncompliance. Any material expenditures, fines, or damages we must pay will reduce our ability to make distributions to you and may reduce the value of your investment.
 
We may not obtain an independent third-party environmental assessment for every property we acquire. In addition, any such assessment that we do obtain may not reveal all environmental liabilities. The cost of defending against claims of liability, of compliance with environmental regulatory requirements, of remediating any contaminated property, or of paying personal injury claims would materially adversely affect our business, assets or results of operations and, consequently, amounts available for distribution to you.
 
Discovery of previously undetected environmentally hazardous conditions may adversely affect our operating results.
 
Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of real property may be liable for the cost of removal or remediation of hazardous or toxic substances on, under or in such property. The costs of removal or remediation could be substantial. Such laws often impose liability whether or not the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. Environmental laws also may impose restrictions on the manner in which property may be used or businesses may be operated, and these restrictions may require substantial expenditures. Environmental laws provide for sanctions in the event of noncompliance and may be enforced by governmental agencies or, in certain circumstances, by private parties. Certain environmental laws and common law principles could be used to impose liability for release of and exposure to hazardous substances, including asbestos-containing materials into the air, and third parties may seek recovery from owners or operators of real properties for personal injury or property damage associated with exposure to released hazardous substances. The cost of defending against claims of liability, of compliance with environmental regulatory requirements, of remediating any contaminated property, or of paying personal injury claims could materially adversely affect our business, assets or results of operations and, consequently, amounts available for distribution to you.
 
If we sell properties by providing financing to purchasers, defaults by the purchasers would adversely affect our cash flows.
 
If we decide to sell any of our properties, we intend to use our best efforts to sell them for cash. However, in some instances we may sell our properties by providing financing to purchasers. When we provide financing to purchasers, we will bear the risk that the purchaser may default on its obligations under the financing, which could negatively impact cash flows and distributions to stockholders. Even in the absence of a purchaser default, the distribution of sale proceeds to our stockholders, or their reinvestment in other assets, will be delayed until the promissory notes or other property we may accept upon the sale are actually paid, sold, refinanced or otherwise disposed of. In some cases, we may receive initial down payments in cash and other property in the year of sale in an amount less than the selling price, and subsequent payments will be spread over a number of years. If any purchaser defaults under a financing arrangement with us, it could negatively impact our ability to pay cash distributions to you.


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Our recovery of an investment in a mortgage that has defaulted may be limited.
 
There is no guarantee that the mortgage, loan or deed of trust securing an investment will, following a default, permit us to recover the original investment and interest that would have been received absent a default. The security provided by a mortgage, deed of trust or loan is directly related to the difference between the amount owed and the appraised market value of the property. Although we intend to rely on a current real estate appraisal when we make the investment, the value of the property is affected by factors outside our control, including general fluctuations in the real estate market, re-zoning, neighborhood changes, highway relocations and failure by the borrower to maintain the property.
 
Our costs associated with complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, may affect cash available for distributions.
 
Our properties generally are subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (the “Disabilities Act”). Under the Disabilities Act, all places of public accommodation are required to comply with federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. The Disabilities Act has separate compliance requirements for “public accommodations” and “commercial facilities” that generally require that buildings and services be made accessible and available to people with disabilities. The Disabilities Act’s requirements could require removal of access barriers and could result in the imposition of injunctive relief, monetary penalties, or, in some cases, an award of damages. We will attempt to acquire properties that comply with the Disabilities Act or place the burden on the seller or other third party, such as a tenant, to ensure compliance with the Disabilities Act. However, we may not be able to acquire properties or allocate responsibilities in this manner. If we cannot, our funds used for Disabilities Act compliance may affect cash available for distributions and the amount of distributions to you.
 
A proposed change in U.S. accounting standards for leases could reduce the overall demand to lease our properties.
 
The existing accounting standards for leases require lessees to classify their leases as either capital or operating leases. Under a capital lease, both the leased asset, which represents the tenant’s right to use the property, and the contractual lease obligation are recorded on the tenant’s balance sheet if one of the following criteria are met: (i) the lease transfers ownership of the property to the lessee by the end of the lease term; (ii) the lease contains a bargain purchase option; (iii) the non-cancellable lease term is more than 75% of the useful life of the asset; or (iv) if the present value of the minimum lease payments equals 90% or more of the leased property’s fair value. If the terms of the lease do not meet these criteria, the lease is considered an operating lease, and no leased asset or contractual lease obligation is recorded by the tenant.
 
In order to address concerns raised by the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the transparency of contractual lease obligations under the existing accounting standards for operating leases, the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) and the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) initiated a joint project to develop new guidelines to lease accounting. The FASB and IASB (collectively, the “Boards”) issued an Exposure Draft on August 17, 2010 (the “Exposure Draft”), which proposes substantial changes to the current lease accounting standards, primarily by eliminating the concept of operating lease accounting. As a result, a lease asset and obligation will be recorded on the tenant’s balance sheet for all lease arrangements. In order to mitigate the effect of the proposed lease accounting, tenants may seek to negotiate certain terms within new lease arrangements or modify terms in existing lease arrangements, such as shorter lease terms, which would generally have less impact on tenant balance sheets. Also, tenants may reassess their lease-versus-buy strategies. This could result in a greater renewal risk, a delay in investing proceeds from our Offerings, or shorter lease terms, all of which may negatively impact our operations and ability to pay distributions.
 
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Risks Associated with Debt Financing
 
We have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, mortgage indebtedness and other borrowings, which may increase our business risks, hinder our ability to make distributions, and decrease the value of your investment.
 
We expect to incur additional indebtedness. We expect that in most instances, we will acquire real properties by using either existing financing or borrowing new funds. In addition, we may incur mortgage debt and pledge all or some of our real properties as security for that debt to obtain funds to acquire additional real properties. We may borrow if we need funds to satisfy the REIT tax qualification requirement that we distribute at least 90% of our annual taxable income to our stockholders. We may also borrow if we otherwise deem it necessary or advisable to assure that we maintain our qualification as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.
 
Our advisor believes that utilizing borrowing is consistent with our investment objective of maximizing the return to investors. There is no limitation on the amount we may borrow against any single improved property. However, under our charter, we are required to limit our borrowings to 60% of the greater of cost (before deducting depreciation or other non-cash reserves) or fair market value of our gross assets, unless excess borrowing is approved by a majority of the independent directors. This level of borrowing is less than, and our borrowings will not exceed, 300% of our net assets, as set forth in the NASAA REIT Guidelines.
 
If there is a shortfall between the cash flow from a property and the cash flow needed to service mortgage debt on a property, then the amount available for distributions to stockholders may be reduced. In addition, incurring mortgage debt increases the risk of loss since defaults on indebtedness secured by a property may result in lenders initiating foreclosure actions. In that case, we could lose the property securing the loan that is in default, thus reducing the value of our stockholders’ investments. For tax purposes, a foreclosure of any of our properties would be treated as a sale of the property for a purchase price equal to the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage. If the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage exceeds our tax basis in the property, we would recognize taxable income on foreclosure, but would not receive any cash proceeds. In such event, we may be unable to pay the amount of distributions required in order to maintain our REIT status. We may give full or partial guarantees to lenders of mortgage debt to the entities that own our properties. When we provide a guaranty on behalf of an entity that owns one of our properties, we will be responsible to the lender for satisfaction of the debt if it is not paid by such entity. If any mortgages contain cross-collateralization or cross-default provisions, a default on a single property could affect multiple properties. If any of our properties are foreclosed upon due to a default, our ability to pay cash distributions to our stockholders will be adversely affected, which could result in losing our REIT status and would result in a decrease in the value of our stockholders’ investment.
 
High interest rates may make it difficult for us to finance or refinance properties, which could reduce the number of properties we can acquire and the amount of cash distributions we can make to you.
 
We run the risk of being unable to finance or refinance our properties on favorable terms or at all. If interest rates are higher when we desire to mortgage our properties or when existing loans come due and the properties need to be refinanced, we may not be able to finance the properties and we would be required to use cash to purchase or repay outstanding obligations. Our inability to use debt to finance or refinance our properties could reduce the number of properties we can acquire, which could reduce our operating income and the amount of cash distributions we can make to you. Higher costs of capital also could negatively impact operating income and returns on our investments.
 
Lenders may require us to enter into restrictive covenants relating to our operations, which could limit our ability to make distributions to our stockholders.
 
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replace Cole Advisors II as our advisor. These or other limitations may adversely affect our flexibility and our ability to achieve our investment and operating objectives.
 
Increases in interest rates could increase the amount of our debt payments and adversely affect our ability to pay distributions to our stockholders.
 
To the extent that we incur variable rate debt, increases in interest rates would increase our interest costs, which could reduce our cash flows and our ability to pay distributions to our stockholders. In addition, if we need to repay existing debt during periods of rising interest rates, we could be required to liquidate one or more of our investments in properties at times that may not permit realization of the maximum return on such investments.
 
We have broad authority to incur debt, and high debt levels could hinder our ability to make distributions and could decrease the value of your investment.
 
Our charter generally limits us to incurring debt no greater than 60% of the greater of cost (before deducting depreciation or other non-cash reserves) or fair market value of all of our assets, unless any excess borrowing is approved by a majority of our independent directors and disclosed to our stockholders in our next quarterly report, along with a justification for such excess borrowing. High debt levels would cause us to incur higher interest charges, would result in higher debt service payments, and could be accompanied by restrictive covenants. These factors could limit the amount of cash we have available to distribute and could result in a decline in the value of your investment. As of December 31, 2010, we had $1.7 billion in total debt outstanding and the ratio of debt to total gross real estate and related assets net of gross intangible lease liabilities was 50%.
 
Interest-only indebtedness may increase our risk of default and ultimately may reduce our funds available for distribution to you.
 
We have financed, and may continue to finance, our property acquisitions using interest-only mortgage indebtedness. During the interest-only period, the amount of each scheduled payment will be less than that of a traditional amortizing mortgage loan. The principal balance of the mortgage loan will not be reduced (except in the case of prepayments) because there are no scheduled monthly payments of principal during this period. After the interest-only period, we will be required either to make scheduled payments of amortized principal and interest or to make a lump-sum or “balloon” payment at maturity. These required principal or balloon payments will increase the amount of our scheduled payments and may increase our risk of default under the related mortgage loan. If the mortgage loan has an adjustable interest rate, the amount of our scheduled payments also may increase at a time of rising interest rates. Increased payments and substantial principal or balloon maturity payments will reduce the funds available for distribution to our stockholders because cash otherwise available for distribution will be required to pay principal and interest associated with these mortgage loans.
 
To hedge against exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations, we may use derivative financial instruments that may be costly and ineffective and may reduce the overall returns on your investment.
 
We have used, and may continue to use, derivative financial instruments to hedge our exposure to changes in exchange rates and interest rates on loans secured by our assets and investments in CMBS. Derivative instruments may include interest rate swap contracts, interest rate cap or floor contracts, futures or forward contracts, options or repurchase agreements. Our actual hedging decisions will be determined in light of the facts and circumstances existing at the time of the hedge and may differ from time to time.
 
To the extent that we use derivative financial instruments to hedge against exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations, we will be exposed to credit risk, basis risk and legal enforceability risks. In this context, credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. If the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty owes us, which creates credit risk for us. We intend to manage credit risk by dealing only with major financial institutions that have high credit ratings. Basis risk occurs when the index upon which the contract is based is more or less variable than the index upon which the hedged asset or liability is based, thereby making the hedge less effective. We intend to manage basis risk


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by matching, to a reasonable extent, the contract index to the index upon which the hedged asset or liability is based. Finally, legal enforceability risks encompass general contractual risks, including the risk that the counterparty will breach the terms of, or fail to perform its obligations under, the derivative contract. We intend to manage legal enforceability risks by ensuring, to the best of our ability, that we contract with reputable counterparties and that each counterparty complies with the terms and conditions of the derivative contract. If we are unable to manage these risks effectively, our results of operations, financial condition and ability to pay distributions to you will be adversely affected.
 
If we enter into financing arrangements involving balloon payment obligations, it may adversely affect our ability to make distributions to you.
 
Some of our financing arrangements may require us to make a lump-sum or “balloon” payment at maturity. Our ability to make a balloon payment at maturity is uncertain and may depend upon our ability to obtain additional financing or our ability to sell the property. At the time the balloon payment is due, we may or may not be able to refinance the balloon payment on terms as favorable as the original loan, or at all, or sell the property at a price sufficient to make the balloon payment. The effect of a refinancing or sale could affect the rate of return to stockholders and the projected time of disposition of our assets. In addition, payments of principal and interest made to service our debts may leave us with insufficient cash to pay the distributions that we are required to pay to maintain our qualification as a REIT. Any of these results would have a significant, negative impact on your investment.
 
Risks Associated with Co-Ownership Transactions
 
Our participation in a co-ownership arrangement would subject us to risks that otherwise may not be present in other real estate investments.
 
We may enter in co-ownership arrangements with respect to a portion of the properties we acquire. Co-ownership arrangements involve risks generally not otherwise present with an investment in real estate such as the following:
 
  •  the risk that a co-owner may at any time have economic or business interests or goals that are or become inconsistent with our business interests or goals;
 
  •  the risk that a co-owner may be in a position to take action contrary to our instructions or requests or contrary to our policies or objectives;
 
  •  the possibility that an individual co-owner might become insolvent or bankrupt, or otherwise default under the applicable mortgage loan financing documents, which may constitute an event of default under all of the applicable mortgage loan financing documents or allow the bankruptcy court to reject the agreements entered into by the co-owners owning interests in the property;
 
  •  the possibility that a co-owner might not have adequate liquid assets to make cash advances that may be required in order to fund operations, maintenance and other expenses related to the property, which could result in the loss of current or prospective tenants and may otherwise adversely affect the operation and maintenance of the property, and could cause a default under the mortgage loan financing documents applicable to the property and may result in late charges, penalties and interest, and may lead to the exercise of foreclosure and other remedies by the lender;
 
  •  the risk that a co-owner could breach agreements related to the property, which may cause a default, or result in personal liability for, the applicable mortgage loan financing documents, violate applicable securities law, result in a foreclosure or otherwise adversely affect the property and the co-ownership arrangement;
 
  •  we could have limited control and rights, with management decisions made entirely by a third-party; or
 
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Any of the above might subject a property to liabilities in excess of those contemplated and thus reduce the amount available for distribution to our stockholders.
 
In the event that our interests become adverse to those of the other co-owners, we will not have the contractual right to purchase the co-ownership interests from the other co-owners. Even if we are given the opportunity to purchase such co-ownership interests in the future, we cannot guarantee that we will have sufficient funds available at the time to purchase co-ownership interests from the co-owners.
 
We might want to sell our co-ownership interests in a given property at a time when the other co-owners in such property do not desire to sell their interests. Therefore, because we anticipate that it will be much more difficult to find a willing buyer for our co-ownership interests in a property than it would be to find a buyer for a property we owned outright, we may not be able to sell our interest in a property at the time we would like to sell.
 
Risks Associated with Investments in Mortgage, Bridge and Mezzanine Loans and Real Estate-Related Securities
 
Investing in mortgage, bridge or mezzanine loans, could adversely affect our return on our loan investments.
 
We may make or acquire mortgage, bridge or mezzanine loans, or participations in such loans, to the extent our advisor determines that it is advantageous for us to do so. However, if we make or acquire mortgage, bridge or mezzanine loans, we will be at risk of defaults on those loans caused by many conditions beyond our control, including local and other economic conditions affecting real estate values, interest rate changes, rezoning, and failure by the borrower to maintain the property. If there are defaults under these loans, we may not be able to repossess and sell quickly any properties securing such loans. An action to foreclose on a property securing a loan is regulated by state statutes and regulations and is subject to many of the delays and expenses of any lawsuit brought in connection with the foreclosure if the defendant raises defenses or counterclaims. In the event of default by a mortgagor, these restrictions, among other things, may impede our ability to foreclose on or sell the mortgaged property or to obtain proceeds sufficient to repay all amounts due to us on the loan, which could reduce the value of our investment in the defaulted loan. In addition, investments in mezzanine loans involve a higher degree of risk than long-term senior mortgage lending secured by income-producing real property because the investment may become unsecured as a result of foreclosure on the underlying real property by the senior lender.
 
We may invest in various types of real estate-related securities.
 
Aside from investments in real estate, we are permitted to invest in real estate-related securities, including securities issued by other real estate companies, CMBS, mortgage, bridge, mezzanine or other loans and Section 1031 tenant-in-common interests, and we may invest in real estate-related securities of both publicly traded and private real estate companies. We are focused, however, on acquiring interests in retail and other income-producing properties. We may not have the expertise necessary to maximize the return on our investment in real estate-related securities. If our advisor determines that it is advantageous to us to make the types of investments in which our advisor or its affiliates do not have experience, our advisor intends to employ persons, engage consultants or partner with third parties that have, in our advisor’s opinion, the relevant expertise necessary to assist our advisor in evaluating, making and administering such investments.
 
Investments in real estate-related securities are subject to specific risks relating to the particular issuer of the securities and may be subject to the general risks of investing in subordinated real estate securities, which may result in losses to us.
 
Our investments in real estate-related securities will involve special risks relating to the particular issuer of the securities, including the financial condition and business outlook of the issuer. Issuers of real estate-related equity securities generally invest in real estate or real estate-related assets and are subject to the inherent risks associated with real estate-related investments discussed elsewhere herein, including risks relating to rising interest rates.


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Real estate-related securities are often unsecured and also may be subordinated to other obligations of the issuer. As a result, investments in real estate-related securities are subject to risks of (1) limited liquidity in the secondary trading market in the case of unlisted or thinly traded securities, (2) substantial market price volatility resulting from changes in prevailing interest rates in the case of traded equity securities, (3) subordination to the prior claims of banks and other senior lenders to the issuer, (4) the operation of mandatory sinking fund or call/redemption provisions during periods of declining interest rates that could cause the issuer to reinvest redemption proceeds in lower yielding assets, (5) the possibility that earnings of the issuer may be insufficient to meet its debt service and distribution obligations and (6) the declining creditworthiness and potential for insolvency of the issuer during periods of rising interest rates and economic slow down or downturn. These risks may adversely affect the value of outstanding real estate-related securities and the ability of the issuers thereof to repay principal and interest or make distribution payments.
 
The CMBS in which we have invested, and may continue to invest, are subject to all of the risks of the underlying mortgage loans, the risks of the securitization process and dislocations in the mortgage-backed securities market in general.
 
CMBS are securities that evidence interests in, or are secured by, a single commercial mortgage loan or a pool of commercial mortgage loans. Accordingly, these securities are subject to all of the risks of the underlying mortgage loans. In a rising interest rate environment, the value of CMBS may be adversely affected when payments on underlying mortgages do not occur as anticipated, resulting in the extension of the security’s effective maturity and the related increase in interest rate sensitivity of a longer-term instrument. The value of CMBS may also change due to shifts in the market’s perception of issuers and regulatory or tax changes adversely affecting the mortgage securities market as a whole. In addition, CMBS are subject to the credit risk associated with the performance of the underlying mortgage properties. CMBS are issued by investment banks, not financial institutions, and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government.
 
CMBS are also subject to several risks created through the securitization process. Subordinate CMBS are paid interest only to the extent that there are funds available to make payments. To the extent the collateral pool includes delinquent loans, there is a risk that interest payments on subordinate CMBS will not be fully paid. Subordinate CMBS are also subject to greater credit risk than those CMBS that are more highly rated. In certain instances, third-party guarantees or other forms of credit support can reduce the credit risk.
 
Although we intend to invest only in mortgage-backed securities collateralized by commercial loans, the value of such CMBS can be negatively impacted by any dislocation in the mortgage-backed securities market in general. The mortgage-backed securities market has recently suffered from a severe dislocation created by mortgage pools that included sub-prime mortgages secured by residential real estate. Sub-prime loans often have high interest rates and are often made to borrowers with credit scores that would not qualify them for prime conventional loans. In recent years, banks made a great number of the sub-prime residential mortgage loans with high interest rates, floating interest rates, interest rates that reset from time to time, and/or interest-only payment features that expire over time. These terms, coupled with rising interest rates, have caused an increasing number of homeowners to default on their mortgages. Purchasers of mortgage-backed securities collateralized by mortgage pools that include risky sub-prime residential mortgages have experienced severe losses as a result of the defaults and such losses have had a negative impact on the CMBS market.
 
Federal Income Tax Risks
 
Failure to maintain our qualification as a REIT would adversely affect our operations and our ability to make distributions.
 
We currently qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. If we fail maintain our qualification as a REIT for any taxable year, we will be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at corporate rates. In addition, we would generally be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year of losing our REIT status. Losing our REIT status would reduce our net earnings available for investment or distribution to stockholders because of the additional tax liability. In addition, distributions to stockholders would no longer qualify for the dividends paid deduction, and we would no longer be required to


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make distributions. If this occurs, we might be required to borrow funds or liquidate some investments in order to pay the applicable tax.
 
Re-characterization of the Section 1031 programs may result in a 100% tax on income from a prohibited transaction, which would diminish our cash distributions to our stockholders.
 
The Internal Revenue Service could re-characterize transactions under the Section 1031 program such that Cole OP II, rather than the co-owner in the program (Section 1031 Participant), is treated as the bona fide owner, for tax purposes, of properties acquired and resold by a Section 1031 Participant in connection with the Section 1031 program. Such re-characterization could result in the fees paid to Cole OP II by a Section 1031 Participant as being deemed income from a prohibited transaction, in which event the fee income paid to us in connection with the Section 1031 programs would be subject to a 100% penalty tax. If this occurs, our ability to pay cash distributions to our stockholders will be adversely affected. We expect to obtain a legal opinion in connection with each co-ownership program to the effect that the program will qualify as a like-kind exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. However, the Internal Revenue Service may take a position contrary to such an opinion.
 
Re-characterization of sale-leaseback transactions may cause us to lose our REIT status.
 
We may purchase properties and lease them back to the sellers of such properties. While we will use our best efforts to structure any such sale-leaseback transaction so that the lease will be characterized as a “true lease,” thereby allowing us to be treated as the owner of the property for federal income tax purposes, the IRS could challenge such characterization. In the event that any sale-leaseback transaction is challenged and re-characterized as a financing transaction or loan for federal income tax purposes, deductions for depreciation and cost recovery relating to such property would be disallowed. If a sale-leaseback transaction were so recharacterized, we might fail to satisfy the REIT qualification “asset tests” or the “income tests” and, consequently, lose our REIT status effective with the year of recharacterization. Alternatively, the amount of our taxable income could be recalculated which might also cause us to fail to meet the distribution requirement for a taxable year.
 
You may have current tax liability on distributions you elect to reinvest in our common stock.
 
If you participate in our DRIP, you will be deemed to have received, and for income tax purposes will be taxed on, the amount reinvested in common stock to the extent the amount reinvested was not a tax-free return of capital. As a result, unless you are a tax-exempt entity, you may have to use funds from other sources to pay your tax liability on the value of the common stock received.
 
If our operating partnership fails to maintain its status as a partnership, its income may be subject to taxation, which would reduce the cash available to us for distribution to you.
 
We intend to maintain the status of Cole OP II, our operating partnership, as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. However, if the Internal Revenue Service were to successfully challenge the status of our operating partnership as an entity taxable as a partnership, Cole OP II would be taxable as a corporation. In such event, this would reduce the amount of distributions that the operating partnership could make to us. This could also result in losing our REIT status, and becoming subject to a corporate level tax on our income. This would substantially reduce the cash available to us to make distributions to you and the return on your investment. In addition, if any of the partnerships or limited liability companies through which Cole OP II owns its properties, in whole or in part, loses its characterization as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, it would be subject to taxation as a corporation, thereby reducing distributions to our operating partnership. Such a re-characterization of an underlying property owner also could threaten our ability to maintain our REIT status for federal income tax purposes.


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In certain circumstances, we may be subject to federal and state income taxes as a REIT, which would reduce our cash available for distribution to our stockholders.
 
Even if we maintain our status as a REIT, we may be subject to federal income taxes or state taxes. For example, net income from the sale of properties that are “dealer” properties sold by a REIT (a “prohibited transaction” under the Internal Revenue Code) will be subject to a 100% tax. We may not be able to make sufficient distributions to avoid excise taxes applicable to REITs. We may also decide to retain income we earn from the sale or other disposition of our property and pay income tax directly on such income. In that event, our stockholders would be treated as if they earned that income and paid the tax on it directly. However, stockholders that are tax-exempt, such as charities or qualified pension plans, would have no benefit from their deemed payment of such tax liability. We may also be subject to state and local taxes on our income or property, either directly or at the level of Cole OP II, or at the level of the other companies through which we indirectly own our assets. Any federal or state taxes we pay will reduce our cash available for distribution to stockholders.
 
Legislative or regulatory action could adversely affect our stockholders.
 
Changes to the tax laws are likely to occur, and such changes may adversely affect the taxation of a stockholder. Any such changes could have an adverse effect on an investment in our shares or on the market value or the resale potential of our assets.
 
Congress passed major federal tax legislation in 2003, with modifications to that legislation in 2005 and in 2010. One of the changes affected by that legislation generally reduced the tax rate on dividends paid by corporations to individuals to a maximum of 15% prior to 2013. REIT distributions generally do not qualify for this reduced rate. The tax changes did not, however, reduce the corporate tax rates. Therefore, the maximum corporate tax rate of 35% has not been affected. However, as a REIT, we generally would not be subject to federal or state corporate income taxes on that portion of our ordinary income or capital gain that we distribute currently to our stockholders, and we thus expect to avoid the “double taxation” that other corporations are typically subject to.
 
Although REITs continue to receive substantially better tax treatment than entities taxed as corporations, it is possible that future legislation would result in a REIT having fewer tax advantages, and it could become more advantageous for a company that invests in real estate to elect to be taxed, for federal income tax purposes, as a corporation. As a result, our charter provides our board of directors with the power, under certain circumstances, to revoke or otherwise terminate our REIT election and cause us to be taxed as a corporation, without the vote of our stockholders. Our board of directors has fiduciary duties to us and our stockholders and could only cause such changes in our tax treatment if it determines in good faith that such changes are in the best interest of our stockholders.
 
Foreign holders of our common stock may be subject to FIRPTA tax upon the sale of their shares.
 
A foreign person disposing of a U.S. real property interest, including shares of a U.S. corporation whose assets consist principally of U.S. real property interests, is generally subject to a tax, known as FIRPTA tax, on the gain recognized on the disposition. Such FIRPTA tax does not apply, however, to the disposition of stock in a REIT if the REIT is “domestically controlled.” A REIT is “domestically controlled” if less than 50% of the REIT’s stock, by value, has been owned directly or indirectly by persons who are not qualifying U.S. persons during a continuous five-year period ending on the date of disposition or, if shorter, during the entire period of the REIT’s existence. We cannot assure you that we will qualify as a “domestically controlled” REIT. If we were to fail to so qualify, gain realized by foreign investors on a sale of our shares would be subject to FIRPTA tax, unless our shares were traded on an established securities market and the foreign investor did not at any time during a specified testing period directly or indirectly own more than 5% of the value of our outstanding common stock.


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In order to avoid triggering additional taxes and/or penalties, if you have invested in our shares through pension or profit-sharing trusts or IRAs, you should consider additional factors.
 
If you are investing the assets of a pension, profit-sharing, 401(k), Keogh or other qualified retirement plan or the assets of an IRA in our common stock, you should satisfy yourself that, among other things:
 
  •  your investment is consistent with your fiduciary obligations under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code;
 
  •  your investment is made in accordance with the documents and instruments governing your plan or IRA, including your plan’s investment policy;
 
  •  your investment satisfies the prudence and diversification requirements of ERISA and other applicable provisions of ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code;
 
  •  your investment will not impair the liquidity of the plan or IRA;
 
  •  your investment will not produce UBTI for the plan or IRA;
 
  •  you will be able to value the assets of the plan annually in accordance with ERISA requirements and applicable provisions of the plan or IRA; and
 
  •  your investment will not constitute a prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code.
 
Failure to satisfy the fiduciary standards of conduct and other applicable requirements of ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code may result in the imposition of civil and criminal penalties and could subject the fiduciary to equitable remedies. In addition, if an investment in our shares constitutes a prohibited transaction under ERISA or the Internal Revenue Code, the fiduciary who authorized or directed the investment may be subject to the imposition of excise taxes with respect to the amount invested.
 
ITEM 1B.   UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
 
None.
 
ITEM 2.   PROPERTIES
 
As of December 31, 2010, we owned 725 properties comprising 20.6 million rentable square feet of single and multi-tenant retail and commercial space located in 45 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As of December 31, 2010, 412 of the properties were freestanding, single-tenant retail properties, 292 of the properties were freestanding, single-tenant commercial properties and 21 of the properties were multi-tenant retail properties. Of the leases related to these properties, 13 were classified as direct financing leases, as discussed in Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2010, 94% of the rentable square feet of these properties was leased, with a weighted-average remaining lease term of 11.2 years. As of December 31, 2010, we had outstanding debt of $1.7 billion, secured by properties in our portfolio and their related tenant leases and other real estate related assets on which the debt was placed. Through two joint ventures, we had a majority indirect interest in a 386,000 square foot multi-tenant retail building in Independence, Missouri and a majority indirect interest in a ten-property storage facility portfolio as of December 31, 2010. As of December 31, 2010, the total assets held within the unconsolidated joint ventures was $148.6 million and the face value of the non-recourse mortgage notes payable was $111.6 million.


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Property Statistics
 
The following table shows the tenant diversification of our consolidated real estate assets, based on gross annualized rental revenue, as of December 31, 2010:
 
                                 
                2010 Gross
    Percentage of
 
    Total
    Leased
    Annualized
    2010 Gross
 
    Number
    Square
    Rental Revenue
    Annualized
 
Tenant   of Leases     Feet(1)     (In thousands)     Rental Revenue  
 
Walgreens — drug store
    58       839,503     $ 19,500       8%  
Church’s Chicken — restaurant
    1       244,067       13,210       6%  
Academy Sports — sporting goods
    9       1,915,411       11,645       5%  
Circle K — convenience store
    83       263,162       11,550       5%  
CVS — drug store
    35       385,579       8,876       4%  
Ferguson Enterprises — specialty retail
    8       1,111,843       6,940       3%  
Petsmart — specialty retail
    8       1,035,471       6,146       3%  
Lowe’s — home improvement
    8       1,061,679       6,067       3%  
PepBoys — automotive parts
    2       380,363       5,478       2%  
Tractor Supply — specialty retail
    22       507,404       5,418       2%  
Other
    479       11,750,689       144,689       59%  
                                 
      713       19,495,171     $ 239,519       100%  
                                 
 
 
(1) Including square feet of the buildings on land that is subject to ground leases.
 
The following table shows the tenant industry diversification of our consolidated real estate assets, based on gross annualized rental revenue, as of December 31, 2010:
 
                                 
                2010 Gross
    Percentage of
 
    Total
    Leased
    Annualized
    2010 Gross
 
    Number
    Square
    Rental Revenue
    Annualized
 
Industry   of Leases     Feet(1)     (In thousands)     Rental Revenue  
 
Specialty retail
    195       4,652,183     $ 42,631       18%  
Drugstore
    125       1,649,854       37,636       16%  
Restaurant
    96       757,594       30,972       13%  
Sporting goods
    16       2,190,642       15,317       6%  
Home improvement
    13       1,616,082       13,131       5%  
Convenience store
    84       277,478       12,563       5%  
Automotive parts
    30       679,910       9,812       4%  
Distribution
    12       1,335,076       9,016       4%  
Fitness and health
    17       494,542       8,408       4%  
Electronics retail
    13       539,138       6,904       3%  
Other
    112       5,302,672       53,129       22%  
                                 
      713       19,495,171     $ 239,519       100%  
                                 
 
 
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The following table shows the geographic diversification of our consolidated real estate assets, based on gross annualized rental revenue, as of December 31, 2010:
 
                                 
                2010 Gross
    Percentage of
 
    Total
    Rentable
    Annualized
    2010 Gross
 
    Number
    Square
    Rental Revenue
    Annualized
 
Location   of Properties     Feet(1)     (In thousands)     Rental Revenue  
 
Texas
    165       3,584,465     $ 38,133       16%  
Florida
    22       2,067,129       24,008       10%  
Illinois
    23       1,741,747       18,820       8%  
Georgia
    57       1,014,195       17,386       7%  
Ohio
    63       623,563       12,538       5%  
Missouri
    25       715,083       9,387       4%  
Tennessee
    38       510,358       7,995       3%  
Nevada
    2       1,009,278       7,119       3%  
Virginia
    12       992,590       6,810       3%  
North Carolina
    18       787,071       6,566       3%  
Other
    300       7,589,088       90,757       38%  
                                 
      725       20,634,567     $ 239,519       100%  
                                 
 
 
(1) Including square feet of the buildings on land subject to ground leases.
 
Leases
 
Although there are variations in the specific terms of the leases of our properties, the following is a summary of the general structure of our leases. Generally, the leases of the properties owned provide for initial terms of 10 to 20 years. As of December 31, 2010, the weighted average remaining lease term was 11.2 years. The properties are generally leased under net leases pursuant to which the tenant bears responsibility for substantially all property costs and expenses associated with ongoing maintenance and operation, including utilities, property taxes and insurance. Certain of the leases require us to maintain the roof and structure of the building. The leases of the properties provide for annual base rental payments (payable in monthly installments) ranging from $10,000 to $13.2 million (average of $336,000). Certain leases provide for limited increases in rent as a result of fixed increases, increases in the consumer price index, and/or increases in the tenant’s sales volume.
 
Generally, the property leases provide the tenant with one or more multi-year renewal options, subject to generally the same terms and conditions as the initial lease term. Certain leases also provide that in the event we wish to sell the property subject to that lease, we first must offer the lessee the right to purchase the property on the same terms and conditions as any offer which we intend to accept for the sale of the property.


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The following table shows lease expirations of our consolidated real estate assets as of December 31, 2010, during each of the next ten years and thereafter, assuming no exercise of renewal options or termination rights:
 
                                 
                2010 Gross
    Percentage of
 
    Total
    Leased
    Annualized
    2010 Gross
 
    Number
    Square Feet
    Rental Revenue
    Annualized
 
Year of Lease Expiration   of Leases     Expiring(1)     (In thousands)     Rental Revenue  
 
2011
    19       127,944     $ 1,366       < 1%  
2012
    47       295,673       4,431       2%  
2013
    55       519,213       6,298       3%  
2014
    23       415,223       3,901       2%  
2015
    44       1,349,364       11,735       5%  
2016
    39       1,702,517       17,438       7%  
2017
    59       1,584,311       17,019       7%  
2018
    66       1,328,768       18,124       8%  
2019
    17       470,607       7,067       3%  
2020
    23       529,715       6,851       3%  
Thereafter
    321       11,171,836       145,289       59%  
                                 
      713       19,495,171     $ 239,519       100%  
                                 
 
 
(1) Including square feet of the buildings on land that is subject to ground leases.
 
Notes Payable Information
 
As of December 31, 2010, we had $1.7 billion of debt outstanding, consisting of (i) $1.5 billion in fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Fixed Rate Debt”), which includes $122.5 million of variable rate mortgage loans swapped to fixed rates, (ii) $38.3 million in variable rate mortgage loans (the “Variable Rate Debt”), (iii) $100.0 million outstanding under the Credit Facility and (iv) $54.3 million outstanding under the repurchase agreement (the “Repurchase Agreement”). The Fixed Rate Debt has annual interest rates ranging from 4.46% to 7.22%, with a weighted average annual interest rate of 5.88%, and various maturity dates ranging from January, 2011 through August, 2031. The Variable Rate Debt has annual interest rates ranging from LIBOR plus 200 to 325 basis points, and various maturity dates in September, 2011. The Credit Facility allows us to borrow up to $215.0 million in revolving loans and a $100.0 million term loan. Loans under the Credit Facility bear interest at variable rates depending on the type of loan used. Eurodollar rate loans have variable rates which are generally equal to the one-month, two-month, three-month, or six-month LIBOR plus 275 to 400 basis points, determined by the leverage ratio of the Company in accordance with the agreement. Base rate committed loans have variable rates equal to the greater of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%; (b) Bank of America’s prime rate; or (c) the Eurodollar Rate plus 1.0%; plus 175 to 300 basis points, determined by the leverage ratio of the Company in accordance with the agreement. The Credit Facility matures on December 17, 2013. The Repurchase Agreement provides for short-term financing in which we pledge our marketable securities as collateral to secure loans made by the lender and generally has a term of seven to 90 days with annual interest rates based on a spread to LIBOR. See Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional terms of the Credit Facility and the Repurchase Agreement.
 
As of December 31, 2010, the interest rate in effect for borrowings under the Credit Facility was the Bank of America prime rate plus 250 basis points, and the weighted average interest rate in effect for the Repurchase Agreement was 1.68%. On February 24, 2011, we executed an interest rate swap agreement which fixed the interest rate for term loan borrowings under the Credit Facility to 4.94% per annum based on our overall leverage levels at the time of the transaction. The ratio of debt to total gross real estate and related assets net of gross intangible lease liabilities, as of December 31, 2010, was 50% and the weighted average years to maturity was 5.0 years. Except for the notes payable under the Credit Facility, which are unsecured


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obligations, the notes payable are secured by the respective properties on which the debt was placed and their related tenant leases and other real estate related assets. The notes payable and the Repurchase Agreement are generally non-recourse to us and Cole OP II, but both are liable for customary non-recourse carve-outs.
 
Generally, the notes payable may not be prepaid, in whole or in part, except under the following circumstances: (i) prepayment may be made subject to payment of a yield maintenance premium or through defeasance, (ii) full prepayment may be made on any of the three monthly payment dates occurring immediately prior to the maturity date, and (iii) partial prepayments resulting from the application of insurance or condemnation proceeds to reduce the outstanding principal balance of the mortgage notes. Notwithstanding the prepayment limitations, we may sell the properties to a buyer that assumes the respective mortgage loan. The transfer would be subject to the conditions set forth in the individual property’s mortgage note document, including without limitation, the lender’s approval of the proposed buyer and the payment of the lender’s fees, costs and expenses associated with the sale of the property and the assumption of the loan.
 
Generally, in the event that a mortgage note is not paid off on the respective maturity date, most mortgage notes include hyper-amortization provisions. Under the hyper-amortization provisions, the individual mortgage note maturity date will be extended by 20 years. During such period, the lender will apply 100% of the rents collected to the following items in the order indicated: (i) payment of accrued interest at the original fixed interest rate, (ii) all payments for escrow or reserve accounts, (iii) any operating expenses of the property pursuant to an approved annual budget, (iv) any extraordinary expenses and (v) the balance of the rents collected will be applied to the following in such order as the lender may determine: (1) any other amounts due in accordance with the loan documents, (2) the reduction of the principal balance of the mortgage note, and (3) capitalized interest at an interest rate equal to the greater of (A) the initial fixed interest rate as stated on the respective mortgage note agreement plus 2.0% per annum or (B) the then current Treasury Constant Maturity Yield Index plus 2.0% per annum.
 
ITEM 3.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
In the ordinary course of business, we may become subject to litigation or claims. We are not aware of any material pending legal proceedings other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business.
 
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PART II
 
ITEM 5.   MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 
Market Information
 
As of March 30, 2011, we had approximately 209.7 million shares of common stock outstanding, held by a total of 41,243 stockholders of record. The number of stockholders is based on the records of DST Systems, Inc., who serves as our registrar and transfer agent.
 
There is no established trading market for our common stock. Therefore, there is a risk that a stockholder may not be able to sell our stock at a time or price acceptable to the stockholder, or at all. Unless and until our shares are listed on a national securities exchange, we do not expect that a public market for the shares will develop.
 
To assist fiduciaries of tax-qualified pension, stock bonus or profit-sharing plans, employee benefit plans and annuities described in Section 403(a) or (b) of the Internal Revenue Code or an individual retirement account or annuity described in Section 408 of the Internal Revenue Code subject to the annual reporting requirements of ERISA and IRA trustees or custodians in preparation of reports relating to an investment in the shares, we intend to provide reports of the per share estimated value of the shares to those fiduciaries who request such reports. In addition, in order for FINRA members and their associated persons to participate in any offering and sale of our shares of common stock, we are required pursuant to FINRA Rule 5110(f)(2)(M) to disclose in each annual report distributed to investors a per share estimated value of the shares, the method by which it was developed, and the date of the data used to develop the estimated value. For these purposes, the estimated share value is $8.05 as of December 31, 2010, which is based solely on our board of director’s approval on June 22, 2010 of an estimated per share value of $8.05 (the “Estimated Share Value”).
 
In determining the Estimated Share Value, the board of directors relied upon information provided by an independent consultant that specializes in valuing commercial real estate companies, and information provided by our advisor. The board of directors relied on valuation methodologies that are commonly used in the commercial real estate industry, including, among others, a discounted cash flow analysis, which projects a range of the estimated future stream of cash flows reasonably likely to be generated by our portfolio of properties, and discounts the projected future cash flows to a present value. In addition, the board of directors reviewed current, historical and projected capitalization rates for commercial properties similar to the properties we own, and the values of publicly traded REITs with portfolios comparable to our portfolio. The board of directors also took into account the estimated value of our other assets and liabilities, including a reasonable estimate of the value of our debt obligations. However, as set forth above, there is no public trading market for the shares at this time and stockholders may not receive $8.05 per share if a market did exist.
 
The board of directors expects that the value of our shares will fluctuate over time, in response to future developments related to individual assets in the portfolio, as well as in response to future events in the real estate and capital markets. Our board of directors will update our estimated value per share on a periodic basis, but in no event less frequently than every 18 months.
 
Share Redemption Program
 
Our board of directors has adopted a share redemption program that enables our stockholders to sell their shares to us in limited circumstances. Our share redemption program permits stockholders to sell their shares back to us after they have held them for at least one year, subject to the significant conditions and limitations described below.
 
Our common stock is currently not listed on a national securities exchange, and we will not seek to list our stock until such time as our independent directors believe that the listing of our stock would be in the best interest of our stockholders. In order to provide stockholders with the benefit of interim liquidity, stockholders who have held their shares for at least one year may present all, or a portion consisting of at least 25%, of the holder’s shares to us for redemption at any time in accordance with the procedures outlined below. At that


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time, we may, subject to the conditions and limitations described below, redeem the shares presented for redemption for cash to the extent that we have sufficient funds available to us to fund such redemption. We will not pay to our board of directors, or our advisor or its affiliates any fees to complete any transactions under our share redemption program.
 
On November 10, 2009, our board of directors voted to temporarily suspend our share redemption program other than for requests made upon the death of a stockholder, which we continued to accept. On June 22, 2010, our board of directors reinstated our share redemption program, effective August 1, 2010, and adopted several amendments to the program. In particular, during any calendar year, we will not redeem in excess of 3% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the prior calendar year and the cash available for redemption is limited to the proceeds from the sale of shares pursuant to our DRIP Offering during such calendar year. In addition, we will redeem shares on a quarterly basis, at the rate of approximately one-fourth of 3% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the prior calendar year (including shares requested for redemption upon the death of a stockholder). Funding for redemptions for each quarter will be limited to the net proceeds we receive from the sale of shares, during such quarter, under our DRIP.
 
Pursuant to the share redemption program, as amended, the redemption price per share is dependent on the length of time the shares are held and the Estimated Share Value. The redemption price per share will depend on the length of time you have held such shares as follows: after one year from the purchase date — 92.5% of the Estimated Share Value; after two years from the purchase date — 95% of the Estimated Share Value; after three years from the purchase date — 97.5% of the Estimated Share Value; and after four years from the purchase date — 100% of the Estimated Share Value. Shares redeemed in connection with a stockholder’s death will be redeemed at a redemption price per share equal to 100% of the Estimate Share Value. In all circumstances, however, if we have sold property and have made one or more special distributions to our stockholders of all or a portion of the net proceeds from such sales subsequent to the establishment of the Estimated Share Value, the per share redemption price will be reduced by the net sale proceeds per share distributed to investors prior to the redemption date. Our board of directors will, in its sole discretion, determine which distributions, if any, constitute a special distribution. While our board of directors does not have specific criteria for determining a special distribution, we expect that a special distribution will only occur upon the sale of a property and the subsequent distribution of the net sale proceeds.
 
Upon receipt of a request for redemption, we may conduct a Uniform Commercial Code search to ensure that no liens are held against the shares. We will not redeem any shares that are subject to a lien. Any costs in conducting the Uniform Commercial Code search will be borne by us.
 
We will redeem our shares on the last business day of the month following the end of each fiscal quarter. Requests for redemption must be received on or prior to the end of the quarter in order for us to repurchase the shares as of the end of the month following the end of the fiscal quarter in which you make your redemption request. You may withdraw your request to have your shares redeemed at any time prior to the last day of the applicable quarter.
 
We will determine whether we have sufficient funds and/or shares available as soon as practicable after the end of each quarter, but in any event prior to the applicable payment date. If we cannot purchase all shares presented for redemption in any quarter, based upon the limit on the number of shares we may redeem during any calendar quarter or any calendar year and/or insufficient cash available, we will attempt to honor redemption requests on a pro rata basis; provided, however, that we may give priority to the redemption of a deceased stockholder’s shares. Following such redemption period, if you would like to resubmit the unsatisfied portion of the prior redemption request for redemption, you must submit a new request for redemption of such shares, prior to the last day of the new quarter. Unfulfilled requests for redemption will not be carried over automatically to subsequent redemption periods.
 
Our board of directors may choose to amend, suspend or terminate our share redemption program upon 30 days notice at any time. Additionally, because the redemption of shares will be funded with the net proceeds we receive from the sale of shares under the DRIP Offering, the discontinuance or termination of the DRIP Offering would adversely affect our ability to redeem shares under the share redemption program. While


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we intend to maintain an effective registration statement relating to the DRIP Offering for the foreseeable future, we will be required to discontinue sales of shares under the DRIP Offering in the event that an effective registration statement relating to the DRIP Offering is suspended or withdrawn. The DRIP Offering will also be terminated on the date that we sell all of the shares registered for sale under that plan. In the event that the redemption program is terminated, we will notify our stockholders of such developments (i) in our next annual or quarterly report or (ii) by means of a separate mailing to you, accompanied by disclosure in a current or periodic report under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
Our share redemption program is only intended to provide interim liquidity for stockholders until a liquidity event occurs, such as the listing of the shares on a national securities exchange, or our merger with a listed company. The share redemption program will be terminated if the shares become listed on a national securities exchange. We cannot guarantee that a liquidity event will occur.
 
The shares we redeem under our share redemption program are cancelled and returned to the status of authorized but unissued shares. We do not intend to resell such shares to the public unless they are first registered with the SEC under the Securities Act and under appropriate state securities laws or otherwise sold in compliance with such laws.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2010, we redeemed 2.4 million shares under our share redemption program, at an average redemption price of $9.08 per share for an aggregate redemption price of $21.6 million. During the year ended December 31, 2009, we redeemed 5.1 million shares under our share redemption program, at an average redemption price of $9.46 per share for an aggregate redemption price of $48.3 million. Subsequent to December 31, 2010, we redeemed 1.5 million shares for $11.9 million. Redemption requests related to 6.5 million shares that were received during the year ended December 31, 2010 went unfulfilled, including shares unfulfilled and resubmitted in a subsequent period. See the section titled “Share Redemptions” in “Item 7 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Note 17 to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional share redemption information.
 
During the three-month period ended December 31, 2010, we redeemed shares as follows:
 
                                 
                Total Number of Shares
    Maximum Number of
 
    Total Number
          Purchased as Part
    Shares that May Yet Be
 
    of Shares
    Average Price
    of Publicly Announced
    Purchased Under the
 
    Redeemed     Paid per Share     Plans or Programs     Plans or Programs  
 
October 2010
                      (1 )
November 2010
    1,238,461     $ 8.27       1,238,461       (1 )
December 2010
                      (1 )
                                 
Total
    1,238,461               1,238,461       (1 )
                                 
 
 
(1) A description of the maximum number of shares that may be purchased under our redemption program is included in the narrative preceding this table.
 
Distributions
 
We qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2005. As a REIT, we have made, and intend to make, distributions each taxable year (not including a return of capital for federal income tax purposes) equal to at least 90% of our taxable income. One of our primary goals is to pay regular (monthly) distributions to our stockholders.
 
For income tax purposes, distributions to common stockholders are characterized as ordinary dividends, capital gain dividends, or nontaxable distributions. To the extent that we make a distribution in excess of our current or accumulated earnings and profits, the distribution will be a non-taxable return of capital, reducing the tax basis in each U.S. stockholder’s shares, and the amount of each distribution in excess of a U.S. stockholder’s tax basis in its shares will be taxable as gain realized from the sale of its shares.


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On September 20, 2010, our board of directors authorized a daily distribution, based on 365 days in the calendar year, of $0.001712523 per share (which equates to 6.25% on an annualized basis calculated at the current rate, assuming a $10.00 per share purchase price, and an annualized return of approximately 7.76%, based on the most recent estimate of the value of our shares of $8.05 per share) for stockholders of record as of the close of business on each day of the period, commencing on October 1, 2010 and ending on December 31, 2010. On November 10, 2010, our board of directors authorized a daily distribution, based on 365 days in the calendar year, of $0.001712523 per share (which equates to 6.25% on an annualized basis calculated at the current rate, assuming a $10.00 per share purchase price, and an annualized return of approximately 7.76%, based on the most recent estimate of the value of our shares of $8.05 per share) for stockholders of record as of the close of business on each day of the period, commencing on January 1, 2011 and ending on March 31, 2011.
 
The following table shows the distributions we paid during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands, except per share data):
 
                                 
    Total
  Distributions Paid
       
Year
  Distributions Paid   per Common Share   Return of Capital   Ordinary Income
 
2010
  $ 129,251     $ 0.62     $ 0.40     $ 0.22  
2009
  $ 134,983     $ 0.67     $ 0.41     $ 0.26  
 
Use of Public Offering Proceeds
 
We registered 50,000,000 shares of our common stock in our Initial Offering (SEC File no. 333-121094, effective June 27, 2005), of which we registered 45,000,000 shares at $10.00 per share to be offered to the public and 5,000,000 shares offered to our investors pursuant to our DRIP at $9.50 per share, for an aggregate offering price of $497.5 million. In November 2006, we filed an additional registration statement to increase the aggregate number of shares available in our primary offering to 49,390,000 and the aggregate number of shares available in our DRIP to 5,952,000 for an aggregate offering price after such increase of $550.4 million. We terminated the Initial Offering on May 22, 2007. We registered 150,000,000 shares of our common stock in our Follow-on Offering (SEC File no. 333-138444, effective May 11, 2007). The Follow-on Offering included up to 143,050,000 shares to be offered for sale at $10.00 per share in the primary offering and up to 6,000,000 shares to be offered for sale pursuant to the Company’s DRIP, for an aggregate follow-on offering price of $1.5 billion. On January 2, 2009, we terminated the Follow-on Offering. As of the close of business on January 2, 2009, we had issued a total of 147,454,259 shares of common stock in the Follow-on Offering, including 141,520,572 shares of common stock sold in the primary offering and 5,933,687 shares sold pursuant to the DRIP, resulting in gross proceeds from the Follow-on Offering of $1.5 billion. At the completion of the Follow-on Offering, a total of 1,595,741 shares of common stock remained unsold, including 1,529,428 shares of common stock that remained unsold in the primary offering and 66,313 shares of common stock that remained unsold pursuant to the DRIP. All unsold shares in the Follow-on Offering were deregistered.
 
On September 18, 2008, we registered 30,000,000 additional shares to be offered pursuant to our DRIP in our DRIP Offering, for an aggregate DRIP Offering price of $285.0 million. As of December 31, 2010, we were authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, but had none issued or outstanding. As of December 31, 2010, we had issued an aggregate of 218,078,817 shares of common stock, excluding redemptions, in our Offerings, raising gross offering proceeds of $2.2 billion. From this amount, we paid $68.1 million in acquisition fees to Cole Realty Advisors, $171.8 million in selling commissions and dealer manager fees to Cole Capital (of which $144.9 million was reallowed to third-party broker dealers), $20.8 million in finance coordination fees to Cole Advisors II and $16.3 million in organization and offering costs to Cole Advisors II. We paid no selling commissions, dealer manager fees or organization and offering costs to Cole Capital during the year ended December 31, 2010. With the net offering proceeds and indebtedness, we acquired $3.4 billion in total gross real estate and related assets net of gross intangible lease liabilities.


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As of March 30, 2011, we had issued approximately 17.6 million shares in the DRIP Offering at an aggregate gross offering price of $159.4 million. As of March 30, 2011, we had approximately 12.4 million million shares available in the DRIP Offering.
 
Unregistered Sale of Securities and Issuance of Stock Options
 
We issued 20,000 shares of our common stock to Cole Holdings Corporation (“Cole Holdings”) in connection with our inception in 2004 at $10.00 per share. On each of May 2, 2005, May 23, 2006, August 15, 2007, May 29, 2008, and May 29, 2009, we issued options to purchase 10,000 shares of our common stock to our independent directors under our Independent Director Stock Option Plan. During the year ended December 31, 2009, 5,000 options to purchase shares were exercised. These shares and options were not registered under the Securities Act and were issued in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
 
The following table provides information regarding our equity compensation plan as of December 31, 2010:
 
                         
    Number of Securities
    Weighted-Average
    Number of Securities
 
    to be Issued Upon
    Exercise Price of
    Remaining Available for
 
    Exercise of
    Outstanding
    Future Issuance Under
 
    Outstanding Options,
    Options, Warrants
    Equity Compensation
 
Plan Category
  Warrants and Rights     and Rights     Plans  
 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
    45,000     $ 9.12       950,000  
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
          N/A        
                         
Total
    45,000     $ 9.12       950,000  
                         


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ITEM 6.   SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
 
The following data should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and “Item 7 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The selected financial data (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) presented below was derived from our consolidated financial statements.
 
                                         
    Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008     2007     2006  
 
Balance Sheet Data:
                                       
Total investment in real estate assets, net
  $ 3,154,692     $ 3,131,639     $ 3,127,334     $ 1,794,352     $ 446,544  
Investment in mortgages notes receivable, net
  $ 79,778     $ 82,500     $ 84,994     $ 87,100     $  
Marketable securities
  $ 81,995     $ 56,366     $ 24,583     $     $  
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
  $ 38,324     $ 40,206     $ 25,792     $     $  
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 45,791     $ 28,417     $ 106,485     $ 43,517     $ 37,566  
Total assets
  $ 3,485,335     $ 3,413,104     $ 3,432,028     $ 1,967,698     $ 500,421  
Notes payable and line of credit
  $ 1,673,243     $ 1,607,473     $ 1,550,314     $ 1,055,682     $ 218,266  
Repurchase agreement
  $ 54,312     $     $     $     $  
Acquired below market lease intangibles, net
  $ 140,797     $ 149,832     $ 156,813     $ 80,032     $ 2,649  
Redeemable common stock
  $ 12,237     $ 87,760     $ 65,046     $ 21,660     $ 3,521  
Stockholders’ equity
  $ 1,560,375     $ 1,521,984     $ 1,614,976     $ 781,086     $ 266,236  
Operating Data:
                                       
Total revenue
  $ 269,150     $ 275,455     $ 201,004     $ 89,842     $ 19,520  
General and administrative
  $ 6,989     $ 7,020     $ 5,632     $ 2,011     $ 953  
Property operating expenses
  $ 20,294     $ 25,821     $ 16,796     $ 6,467     $ 1,417  
Property and asset management fees
  $ 16,447     $ 14,904     $ 9,762     $ 4,184     $ 937  
Depreciation and amortization
  $ 85,162     $ 90,750     $ 63,859     $ 30,482     $ 6,469  
Impairment of real estate assets
  $ 4,500     $ 13,500     $ 3,550     $ 5,400     $  
Operating income
  $ 132,317     $ 120,219     $ 101,405     $ 41,298     $ 9,744  
Interest expense
  $ 102,977     $ 98,997     $ 78,063     $ 39,076     $ 8,901  
Net income
  $ 30,430     $ 22,406     $ 25,092     $ 4,480     $ 1,346  
Modified funds from operations(1)
  $ 125,880     $ 132,691     $ 92,566     $ 40,362     $ 7,815  
Cash Flow Data:
                                       
Cash flows provided by operating activities
  $ 105,627     $ 116,872     $ 96,073     $ 43,366     $ 7,861  
Cash flows used in investing activities
  $ (110,207 )   $ (45,497 )   $ (1,216,078 )   $ (1,364,777 )   $ (320,177 )
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities
  $ 21,954     $ (149,443 )   $ 1,182,973     $ 1,327,362     $ 345,307  
Per Share Data:
                                       
Net income — basic and diluted
  $ 0.15     $ 0.11     $ 0.17     $ 0.07     $ 0.10  
Weighted average dividends declared
  $ 0.62     $ 0.66     $ 0.70     $ 0.68     $ 0.64  
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic
    207,198,078       202,686,670       146,198,235       60,929,996       13,275,635  
Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted
    207,198,078       202,690,094       146,201,399       60,931,316       13,275,635  
 
 
(1) See “Item 7 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Funds From Operations and Modified Funds from Operations” for information regarding why we present modified funds from operations and for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to net income.


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ITEM 7.   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the “Selected Financial Data” and our accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. See also “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” preceding Part I.
 
Overview
 
We were formed on September 29, 2004 to acquire and operate commercial real estate primarily consisting of freestanding, single-tenant, retail properties net leased to investment grade and other creditworthy tenants located throughout the United States. We commenced our principal operations on September 23, 2005, when we issued the initial 486,000 shares of our common stock in the Initial Offering. We have no paid employees and are externally advised and managed by Cole Advisors II, our advisor. We currently qualify, and intend to continue to elect to qualify, as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.
 
Our operating results and cash flows are primarily influenced by rental income from our commercial properties and interest expense on our property indebtedness. Rental and other property income accounted for 89%, 87% and 89% of total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. As 94% of our rentable square feet was under lease as of December 31, 2010, with a weighted average remaining lease term of 11.2 years, we believe our exposure to changes in commercial rental rates on our portfolio is substantially mitigated, except for vacancies caused by tenant bankruptcies or other factors. Our advisor regularly monitors the creditworthiness of our tenants by reviewing the tenant’s financial results, credit rating agency reports (if any) on the tenant or guarantor, the operating history of the property with such tenant, the tenant’s market share and track record within its industry segment, the general health and outlook of the tenant’s industry segment, and other information for changes and possible trends. If our advisor identifies significant changes or trends that may adversely affect the creditworthiness of a tenant, it will gather a more in-depth knowledge of the tenant’s financial condition and, if necessary, attempt to mitigate the tenant credit risk by evaluating the possible sale of the property, or identifying a possible replacement tenant should the current tenant fail to perform on the lease.
 
As of December 31, 2010, the debt leverage ratio of our consolidated real estate assets, which is the ratio of debt to total gross real estate and related assets net of gross intangible lease liabilities, was 50%, with 8.0% of the debt, or $138.3 million, including $100.0 million outstanding under the Credit Facility, subject to variable interest rates. Should we acquire additional commercial real estate, we will be subject to changes in real estate prices and changes in interest rates on any new indebtedness used to acquire the properties. We may manage our risk of changes in real estate prices on future property acquisitions, if any, by entering into purchase agreements and loan commitments simultaneously so that our operating yield is determinable at the time we enter into a purchase agreement, by contracting with developers for future delivery of properties, or by entering into sale-leaseback transactions. We manage our interest rate risk by monitoring the interest rate environment in connection with our future property acquisitions, if any, or upcoming debt maturities to determine the appropriate financing or refinancing terms, which may include fixed rate loans, variable rate loans or interest rate hedges. If we are unable to acquire suitable properties or obtain suitable financing terms for future acquisitions or refinancing, our results of operations may be adversely affected.
 
Recent Market Conditions
 
Beginning in late 2007, domestic and international financial markets experienced significant disruptions that were brought about in large part by challenges in the world-wide banking system. These disruptions severely impacted the availability of credit and have contributed to rising costs associated with obtaining credit. Recently, the volume of mortgage lending for commercial real estate has increased and lending terms have improved; however, such lending activity is significantly less than previous levels. Although lending market conditions have improved, we have experienced, and may continue to experience, more stringent lending criteria, which may affect our ability to finance certain property acquisitions or refinance our debt at maturity. For properties for which we are able to obtain financing, the interest rates and other terms on such


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loans may be unacceptable. Additionally, if we are able to refinance our existing debt as it matures, it may be at lower leverage levels or at rates and terms which are less favorable than our existing debt or, if we elect to extend the maturity dates of the mortgage notes in accordance with the hyper-amortization provisions, the interest rates charged to us will be higher, each of which may adversely affect our results of operations and the distribution rate we are able to pay to our investors. We have managed, and expect to continue to manage, the current mortgage lending environment by utilizing borrowings on our Credit Facility, and considering alternative lending sources, including the securitization of debt, utilizing fixed rate loans, short-term variable rate loans, assuming existing mortgage loans in connection with property acquisitions, or entering into interest rate lock or swap agreements, or any combination of the foregoing. We have acquired, and may continue to acquire, our properties for cash without financing. If we are unable to obtain suitable financing for future acquisitions or we are unable to identify suitable properties at appropriate prices in the current credit environment, we may have a larger amount of uninvested cash, which may adversely affect our results of operations. We will continue to evaluate alternatives in the current market, including purchasing or originating debt backed by real estate, which could produce attractive yields in the current market environment.
 
The economic downturn has led to high unemployment rates and a decline in consumer spending. These economic trends have adversely impacted the retail and real estate markets, causing higher tenant vacancies, declining rental rates and declining property values. Recently, the economy has improved and continues to show signs of recovery. Additionally, the real estate markets have recently observed an improvement in occupancy rates; however, occupancy and rental rates continue to be below those previously experienced before the economic downturn. As of December 31, 2010, 94% of our rentable square feet was under lease. During the year ended December 31, 2010, our percentage of rentable square feet under lease remained stable. However, if the current economic uncertainty persists, we may experience additional vacancies or be required to further reduce rental rates on occupied space. Our advisor is actively seeking to lease all of our vacant space, however, as retailers and other tenants have been delaying or eliminating their store expansion plans, the amount of time required to re-lease a property has increased.
 
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
 
Our accounting policies have been established to conform with GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to use judgment in the application of accounting policies, including making estimates and assumptions. These judgments affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. If management’s judgment or interpretation of the facts and circumstances relating to various transactions had been different, it is possible that different accounting policies would have been applied, thus, resulting in a different presentation of the financial statements. Additionally, other companies may utilize different estimates that may impact comparability of our results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses.
 
The critical accounting policies outlined below have been discussed with members of the audit committee of the board of directors.
 
Investment in and Valuation of Real Estate and Related Assets
 
We are required to make subjective assessments as to the useful lives of our depreciable assets. We consider the period of future benefit of the asset to determine the appropriate useful life of each asset. Real estate assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Amounts capitalized to real estate assets consist of the cost of acquisition, excluding acquisition related expenses effective January 1, 2009, construction and any tenant improvements, major improvements and betterments that extend the useful life of the related asset and leasing costs. All repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.


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Assets, other than land, are depreciated or amortized on a straight-line basis. The estimated useful lives of our assets by class are generally as follows:
 
     
Building
  40 years
Tenant improvements
  Lesser of useful life or lease term
Intangible lease assets
  Lesser of useful life or lease term
 
We continually monitor events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying amounts of our real estate and related intangible assets may not be recoverable. Impairment indicators that we consider include, but are not limited to, bankruptcy or other credit concerns of a property’s major tenant, such as a history of late payments, rental concessions, and other factors, a significant decrease in a property’s revenues due to lease terminations, vacancies, co-tenancy clauses, reduced lease rates, or other circumstances. When indicators of potential impairment are present, we assess the recoverability of the assets by determining whether the carrying value of the assets will be recovered through the undiscounted future operating cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. In the event that such expected undiscounted future cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, we will adjust the real estate and related intangible assets to their fair value and recognize an impairment loss.
 
We continue to monitor certain properties for which we have identified impairment indicators. As of December 31, 2010, we had eight properties with an aggregate book value of $60.8 million for which we assessed the recoverability of the carrying values. For each of these properties, the undiscounted future operating cash flows expected from the use of these properties and their related intangible assets and their eventual disposition continued to exceed the carrying value of these assets as of December 31, 2010. Should the conditions of any of these properties change, the undiscounted future operating cash flows expected may change and adversely affect the recoverability of the carrying values related to these properties. During the year ended December 31, 2010, we identified one property with impairment indicators for which the undiscounted future operating cash flows expected from the use of the property and related intangible assets and their eventual disposition was less than the carrying value of the assets. As a result, we reassessed and reduced the carrying values of both the real estate assets and the related intangible assets to their estimated fair value and recorded an impairment loss of $4.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2010. In addition, we identified one property during each of the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 with impairment indicators for which the undiscounted future operating cash flows expected from the use of the respective property and related intangible assets and their eventual dispositions were less than the carrying value of the respective assets. As a result, we reassessed and reduced the carrying values of both the real estate and related intangible assets to their estimated fair values and recorded an impairment loss of $13.5 million and $3.6 million during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
Projections of expected future cash flows require us to use estimates such as current market rental rates on vacant properties, future market rental income amounts subsequent to the expiration of current lease agreements, property operating expenses, terminal capitalization and discount rates, the number of months it takes to re-lease the property, required tenant improvements and the number of years the property is held for investment. The use of alternative assumptions in the future cash flow analysis could result in a different assessment of the property’s future cash flow and a different conclusion regarding the existence of an impairment, the extent of such loss, if any, as well as the carrying value of our real estate and related intangible assets.
 
When a real estate asset is identified by management as held for sale, we cease depreciation of the asset and estimate the sales price, net of selling costs. If, in management’s opinion, the estimated net sales price of the asset is less than the net book value of the asset, an adjustment to the carrying value would be recorded to reflect the estimated fair value of the property, net of selling costs.
 
Allocation of Purchase Price of Real Estate and Related Assets
 
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each case on their fair values. Effective January 1, 2009, acquisition related expenses are expensed as incurred. We utilize independent appraisals to assist in the determination of the fair values of the tangible assets of an acquired property (which includes land and building). We obtain an independent appraisal for each real property acquisition. The information in the appraisal, along with any additional information available to us, is used in estimating the amount of the purchase price that is allocated to land. Other information in the appraisal, such as building value and market rents, may be used by us in estimating the allocation of purchase price to the building and to lease intangibles. The appraisal firm has no involvement in management’s allocation decisions other than providing this market information.
 
The fair values of 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) an estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, which is generally obtained from independent appraisals, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease including any bargain renewal periods, with respect to a below market lease. The above market and below market lease values are capitalized as intangible lease assets or liabilities. Above market lease values are amortized as an adjustment of rental income over the lesser of the useful life or the remaining terms of the respective leases. Below market leases are amortized as an adjustment of rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases, including any bargain renewal periods. If a lease is terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts of above market and below market in-place lease values relating to that lease would be recorded as an adjustment to rental income.
 
The fair values of in-place leases include direct costs associated with obtaining a new tenant and opportunity costs associated with lost rentals which are avoided by acquiring an in-place lease. Direct costs associated with obtaining a new tenant include commissions other direct costs, and are estimated in part by utilizing information obtained from independent appraisals and management’s consideration of current market costs to execute a similar lease. The value of opportunity costs is calculated using the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases over a market absorption period for a similar lease. These costs are capitalized as intangible lease assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and are amortized to expense over the lesser of the useful life or the remaining term of the respective leases. If a lease is terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts of in-place lease assets relating to that lease would be expensed.
 
We estimate the fair value of assumed mortgage notes payable based upon indications of current market pricing for similar types of debt with similar maturities. Assumed mortgage notes payable are initially recorded at their estimated fair value as of the assumption date, and the difference between such estimated fair value and the respective note’s outstanding principal balance is amortized to interest expense over the term of the mortgage note payable.
 
The determination of the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired requires the use of significant assumptions with regard to the current market rental rates, rental growth rates, capitalization and discount rates, interest rates and other variables. The use of inappropriate estimates would result in an incorrect assessment of our purchase price allocations, which could impact the amount of our reported net income.
 
Investment in Direct Financing Leases
 
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collectability primarily through the evaluation of payment history. We do not provide for an allowance based on the grouping of direct financing leases as we believe the characteristics of each direct financing lease are not sufficiently similar to allow an evaluation as a group for a possible allowance. As such, all of our direct financing leases are evaluated individually for this purpose. Any write-downs of estimated residual value are recognized as impairments in the current period.
 
Investment in Mortgage Notes Receivable
 
Mortgage notes receivable consist of loans we acquired, which are secured by real estate properties. Mortgage notes receivable are recorded at stated principal amounts net of any discount or premium and deferred loan origination costs or fees. The related discounts or premiums on mortgage notes receivable purchased are amortized or accreted over the life of the related mortgage receivable. We defer certain loan origination and commitment fees, and amortize them as an adjustment of the mortgage notes receivable’s yield over the term of the related mortgage receivable. We evaluate the collectability of both interest and principal on each mortgage note receivable to determine whether it is collectible, primarily through the evaluation of credit quality indicators such as underlying collateral and payment history. We do not provide for an allowance for loan losses based on the grouping of loans as we believe the characteristics of the loans are not sufficiently similar to allow for an evaluation of these loans as a group for a possible loan loss allowance. As such, all of our loans are evaluated individually for this purpose. A mortgage note receivable is considered to be impaired, when based upon current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. If a mortgage note receivable is considered to be impaired, the amount of loss is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at the mortgage note receivable’s effective interest rate to the value of the underlying collateral if the mortgage note receivable is collateral dependent. Interest income on performing mortgage note receivable is accrued as earned. Interest income on impaired mortgage notes receivable is recognized on a cash basis.
 
Investment in Marketable Securities
 
Investments in marketable securities consist of investments in CMBS. ASC 470, Debt, requires us to classify our investments in real estate securities as trading, available-for-sale or held-to-maturity. We classify our investments as available-for-sale as we intend to hold our investments until maturity, however we may sell them prior to their maturity. These investments are carried at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Upon the sale of a security, the realized net gain or loss is computed on a specific identification basis.
 
Our marketable securities are carried at fair value and are valued using Level 3 inputs. We primarily use estimated quoted market prices from third party trading desks, where available, for similar CMBS tranches that actively participate in the CMBS market, and adjusted for industry benchmarks, such as the CMBX Index, where applicable. We receive non-binding quotes from established financial institutions, where available, and estimate a fair value using the quotes received. Market conditions, such as interest rates, liquidity, trading activity and credit spreads may cause significant variability to the received quotes. If we are unable to obtain quotes from third parties or if we believe quotes received are inaccurate, we will estimate fair value using internal models that primarily consider the CMBX Index, expected cash flows, known and expected defaults and rating agency reports. Changes in market conditions, as well as changes in the assumptions or methodology used to estimate fair value, could result in a significant increase or decrease in the recorded amount of the financial asset or liability. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, no marketable securities were valued using internal models. Significant judgment is involved in valuations and different judgments and assumptions used in our valuation could result in different valuations. If there continues to be significant disruptions to the financial markets, our estimates of fair value may have significant volatility.
 
We monitor our available-for-sale securities for impairments. A loss is recognized when we determine that a decline in the estimated fair value of a security below its amortized cost is other-than-temporary. We consider many factors in determining whether the impairment of a security is deemed to be other-than-temporary, including, but not limited to, any changes in expected cash flows, the length of time the security has had a


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decline in estimated fair value below its amortized cost, the amount of the unrealized loss, our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient for a recovery in value, recent events specific to the issuer or industry, external credit ratings and recent changes in such ratings. The analysis of determining whether the impairment of a security is deemed to be other-than-temporary requires significant judgments and assumptions. The use of different judgments and assumptions could result in a different conclusion.
 
Unamortized premiums and discounts on securities available-for-sale are recognized in interest income on marketable securities over the contractual life, adjusted for actual prepayments, of the securities using the effective interest method.
 
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
 
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures as of December 31, 2010, consists of our non-controlling majority interest in a joint venture that owns a multi-tenant property in Independence, Missouri and a majority interest in a joint venture that owns a ten-property storage facility portfolio. Consolidation of these investments is not required as the entities do not qualify as a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and do not meet the control requirements for consolidation, as defined in ASC 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”). Each of us and the respective joint venture partner must approve decisions about the respective entity’s activities that have a significant effect on the success of the entity. As of December 31, 2010, the aggregate carrying value of total assets held within the unconsolidated joint ventures was $148.6 million and the face value of the non-recourse mortgage notes payable was $111.6 million. As of December 31, 2009, the aggregate carrying value of total assets held within the unconsolidated joint ventures was $152.3 million and the face value of the non-recourse mortgage notes payable was $113.5 million.
 
We account for the unconsolidated joint ventures using the equity method of accounting per guidance established under ASC 323, Investments — Equity Method and Joint Ventures (“ASC 323”). The equity method of accounting requires these investments to be initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for our share of equity in the joint ventures’ earnings and distributions. We evaluate the carrying amount of each investment for impairment in accordance with ASC 323. The unconsolidated joint ventures are reviewed for potential impairment if the carrying amount of the investment exceeds its fair value. To determine whether impairment is other-than-temporary, we consider whether we have the ability and intent to hold the investment until the carrying value is fully recovered. The evaluation of an investment in a joint venture for potential impairment can require us to exercise significant judgments and assumptions. The use of different judgments and assumptions could result in different conclusions.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
Certain properties have leases where minimum rent payments increase during the term of the lease. We record rental revenue for the full term of each lease on a straight-line basis. When we acquire a property, the term of existing leases is considered to commence as of the acquisition date for the purposes of this calculation. We defer the recognition of contingent rental income, such as percentage rents, until the specific target that triggers the contingent rental income is achieved. Expected reimbursements from tenants for recoverable real estate taxes and operating expenses are included in tenant reimbursement income in the period the related costs are incurred.
 
Income Taxes
 
We qualified and elected to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. We generally are not subject to federal corporate income tax to the extent we distribute our taxable income to our stockholders, and so long as we distribute at least 90% of our taxable income (excluding capital gains). REITs are subject to a number of other organizational and operational requirements. Even if we maintain our qualification for taxation as a REIT, we may be subject to certain state and local taxes on our income and property, and federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed income.


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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”), establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. All derivatives are carried at fair value. Accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on the intended use of the derivative instrument and the designation of the derivative instrument. The change in fair value of the effective portion of the derivative instrument that is designated as a hedge is recorded as other comprehensive income (loss). The changes in fair value for derivative instruments that are not designated as a hedge or that do not meet the hedge accounting criteria of ASC 815 are recorded as a gain or loss to operations. Considerable judgment is necessary to develop estimated fair values of financial assets and liabilities, and the determination of hedge effectiveness can involve significant estimates. If we incorrectly estimate the fair value of derivatives and hedge effectiveness, our net income could be impacted.
 
Results of Operations
 
Our results of operations are influenced by the timing of acquisitions and the operating performance of our real estate investments. The following table shows the property statistics of our consolidated real estate assets as of December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008:
 
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
 
Number of commercial properties
    725       693       673  
Approximate rentable square feet(1)
    20.6 million       19.5 million       18.9 million  
Percentage of rentable square feet leased
    94 %     94 %     99 %
 
 
(1) Including square feet of the buildings on land that is subject to ground leases.
 
The following table summarizes our consolidated real estate investment activity during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008:
 
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
 
Commercial properties acquired
    31 (1)     20       340  
Approximate purchase price of acquired properties
  $ 107.5 million     $ 113.8 million     $ 1.3 billion  
Approximate rentable square feet(2)
    1.1 million       581,000       7.7 million  
 
 
(1) Excludes two properties substituted for one property under a master lease agreement with one of the Company’s tenants, as discussed in Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
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Year Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2009
 
Revenue.  Revenue decreased $6.3 million, or 2%, to $269.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $275.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. Our revenue consisted primarily of rental and other property income from net leased commercial properties, which accounted for 89% and 87% of total revenues during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
Rental and other property income decreased $1.6 million, or 1%, to $238.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $240.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The decrease was primarily related to a decrease in our occupancy rate from 99% to 94% during 2009 which was primarily due to the bankruptcy of certain tenants for which we continue to seek replacement tenants. Our vacancy rate has remained stable during the year ended December 31, 2010. This decrease was partially offset by rental revenue from the acquisition of 31 new properties subsequent to December 31, 2009. In addition, tenant reimbursement income decreased $5.1 million, or 27%, to $14.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $19.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in certain operating expenses related to these properties that are subject to reimbursement by the tenant, primarily property tax expense incurred during year ended December 31, 2010.
 
Earned income from direct financing leases remained relatively constant, increasing $155,000, or 8%, to $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. We owned 13 properties accounted for as direct financing leases for each of the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. The increase was due to an amendment of one lease for which the minimum annual rentals under the lease increased.
 
Interest income on mortgage notes receivable remained relatively constant, decreasing $206,000, or 3%, to $6.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $6.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, as we recorded interest income on 69 amortizing mortgage notes receivable during each of the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.
 
Interest income on marketable securities increased $423,000, or 6%, to $7.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $7.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The increase was due to the additional interest income earned on two CMBS bonds with an aggregate face amount of $19.8 million, which were acquired during the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
General and Administrative Expenses.  General and administrative expenses remained relatively constant, at $7.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. The primary general and administrative expense items are operating expenses reimbursable to our advisor, legal and accounting fees, state franchise and income taxes, escrow and trustee fees, and other licenses and fees.
 
Property Operating Expenses.  Property operating expenses decreased $5.5 million, or 21%, to $20.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $25.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in bad debt expense of $2.3 million, as our occupancy rate has remained stable since December 31, 2009, compared to a decrease in our occupancy rate during the year ended December 31, 2009 due primarily to certain tenant bankruptcies. In addition, property taxes decreased $3.2 million, as an increased number of tenants have elected to pay the respective property taxes directly. The primary property operating expense items are property taxes, repairs and maintenance, insurance and bad debt expense.
 
Property and Asset Management Expenses.  Pursuant to the advisory agreement with our advisor, as amended, we are required to pay to our advisor a monthly asset management fee equal to one-twelfth of 0.25% of the aggregate valuation of our invested assets, as determined by our board of directors. Additionally, we reimburse costs incurred by our advisor in providing asset management services, subject to certain limitations, as set forth in the advisory agreement. Pursuant to the property management agreement with our affiliated property manager, we are required to pay to our property manager a property management fee in an amount up to 2% of gross revenues received from each of our single-tenant properties and up to 4% of gross revenues received from each of our multi-tenant properties, less all payments to third-party management subcontractors. We reimburse Cole Realty Advisors’ costs of managing and leasing the properties, subject to certain limitations as set forth in the property management agreement.


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Property and asset management expenses increased $1.5 million, or 10%, to $16.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $14.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. Of this amount, property management expenses increased $1.5 million to $8.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 from $6.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, primarily due to an increase in property management expenses incurred by our advisor in providing management and leasing services to us, which are reimbursable to our advisor pursuant to the advisory agreement, during the year ended December 31, 2010. No expenses for such services were reimbursed during the first six months of the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
Asset management expenses, asset management expenses remained relatively constant, increasing $70,000 to $8.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $8.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, primarily due to an increase in asset management fees related to 31 new properties acquired subsequent to December 31, 2009.
 
Acquisition Related Expenses.  Acquisition related expenses remained relatively constant, increasing $200,000, or 6%, to $3.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The increase was a result of the acquisition related expenses recorded on 31 properties purchased during the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to 20 properties during the year ended December 31, 2009. Pursuant to the advisory agreement with our advisor, we pay an acquisition fee to our advisor of 2% of the contract purchase price of each property or asset acquired. We may also be required to reimburse our advisor for acquisition expenses incurred in the process of acquiring property or in the origination or acquisition of a loan.
 
Depreciation and Amortization Expenses.  Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased $5.6 million, or 6%, to $85.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $90.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The decrease was primarily related to a decrease in the amortization of leases in place during the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to the year ended December 31, 2009, which resulted from the write-off of intangible lease assets due to increased vacancies during 2009. Our vacancy rate has remained stable during the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
Impairment of Real Estate Assets.  Impairment on real estate assets decreased $9.0 million, or 67%, to $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $13.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. Impairment losses were recorded on one property during the year ended December 31, 2010 and on one property during the year ended December 31, 2009, as discussed in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.  Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures increased $353,000, or 58%, to $965,000 during the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $612,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009. During the year ended December 31, 2009, we acquired an indirect interest in a ten-property storage facility portfolio, through a joint venture. The increase was primarily due to increased income recorded for one of our joint venture properties, combined with a decrease in our percentage of the acquired joint venture’s loss recorded during the year ended December 31, 2010, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
Interest and other income.  Interest and other income decreased $447,000, or 78%, to $125,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $572,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009. The decrease was primarily related to a gain recognized as a result of an easement condemnation during the year ended December 31, 2009 compared with no easement condemnation occurring during the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased $4.0 million, or 4%, to $103.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $99.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2009, primarily due to an increase of $88.6 million in the average outstanding debt balance.


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Year Ended December 31, 2009 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2008
 
Our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2008, reflect significant increases in most categories primarily due to the ownership of the 340 properties acquired during the year ended December 31, 2008 for the full year in 2009.
 
Revenue.  Revenue increased $74.5 million, or 37%, to $275.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $201.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. Our revenue consisted primarily of rental and other property income from net leased commercial properties, which accounted for 87% and 89% of total revenues during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
Rental and other property income increased $62.0 million, or 35%, to $240.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $178.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of 20 new properties during the year ended December 31, 2009, and the ownership of the 340 properties acquired during the year ended December 31, 2008 for the full year in 2009. In addition, we paid certain operating expenses related to these properties subject to reimbursement by the tenant, which resulted in $19.1 million of tenant reimbursement income during the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to $12.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
Earned income from direct financing leases decreased $271,000, or 12%, to $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the leases on two of the 13 properties accounted for as direct financing leases were amended, resulting in lower annual rents over an extended lease term.
 
Interest income on mortgage notes receivable remained relatively constant, decreasing $214,000, or 3%, to $6.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $7.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, as we recorded interest income on 69 amortizing mortgage notes receivable during each of the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.
 
Interest income on marketable securities increased $6.0 million, or 495%, to $7.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The increase was due to the additional interest income earned as a result of the acquisition of three CMBS bonds with an aggregate face amount of $33.6 million, during the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2008, and the acquisition of two CMBS bonds with an aggregate face amount of $19.8 million, during the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
General and Administrative Expenses.  General and administrative expenses increased $1.4 million, or 25%, to $7.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $5.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily due to the recording of $906,000 of expenses incurred by our advisor in providing administrative services to us during the year ended December 31, 2009, which are reimbursable to our advisor pursuant to the advisory agreement. No expenses incurred by our advisor for such services were reimbursed, or required to be reimbursed, during the year ended December 31, 2008. In addition, administrative costs, escrow and trustee fees and service fees related to our Credit Facility increased. The primary general and administrative expense items were legal and accounting fees, escrow and trustee fees, state franchise and income taxes and operating expenses reimbursable to our advisor.
 
Property Operating Expenses.  Property operating expenses increased $9.0 million, or 54%, to $25.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $16.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily due to an increase in property taxes, repairs and maintenance and insurance expense, primarily for multi-tenant shopping centers, for which we initially pay certain operating expenses and are reimbursed by the tenant in accordance with the respective lease agreements. During the year ended December 31, 2009, we owned an average of 2.9 million square feet of multi-tenant shopping center space, compared to an average of 2.2 million square feet of multi-tenant shopping center space during the year ended December 31, 2008. The primary property operating expense items are property taxes, repairs and maintenance, insurance and bad debt expense.


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Property and Asset Management Expenses.  Pursuant to the advisory agreement with our advisor, we are required to pay to our advisor a monthly asset management fee equal to one-twelfth of 0.25% of the aggregate asset value of our properties determined in accordance with the advisory agreement. Additionally, we reimburse costs incurred by our advisor in providing asset management services, subject to limitations as set forth in the advisory agreement. Pursuant to the property management agreement with our affiliated property manager, we are required to pay to our property manager a property management fee in an amount up to 2% of gross revenues received from each of our single-tenant properties and up to 4% of gross revenues received from each of our multi-tenant properties, less all payments to third-party management subcontractors. We reimburse Cole Realty Advisors’ costs of managing and leasing the properties, subject to limitations as set forth in the property management agreement.
 
Property and asset management expenses increased $5.1 million, or 53%, to $14.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $9.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. Property management fees increased $1.7 million to $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 from $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The increase in property management fees was primarily due to an increase in rental and other property income to $240.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, from $178.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, due to annualized operations from the 340 commercial properties acquired during the year ended December 31, 2008 as well as the acquisition of 20 additional rental income producing properties during the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
Asset management fees increased $2.4 million to $8.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, from $6.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The increase in asset management fees was primarily due to an increase in the average gross aggregate book value of properties to $3.3 billion for the year ended December 31, 2009 from $2.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2008. The increase in the average gross aggregate book value of properties was due to the acquisition of 20 additional properties during the year ended December 31, 2009 and the ownership of 340 properties acquired during the year ended December 31, 2008 for the full year in 2009.
 
In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2009, we recorded $1.0 million related to reimbursement of expenses incurred by our advisor in performing property and asset management services. No such expenses were required to be reimbursed during the year ended December 31, 2008, as our advisor did not elect to be reimbursed.
 
Acquisition Related Expenses.  In accordance with ASC 805, acquisition costs are required to be expensed beginning January 1, 2009. Prior to January 1, 2009, acquisition costs were capitalized. We expensed $3.2 million of acquisition expenses during the year ended December 31, 2009 in connection with the acquisition of 20 new rental income producing properties.
 
Depreciation and Amortization Expenses.  Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $26.9 million, or 42%, to $90.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $63.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the average gross aggregate book value of properties we owned to $3.3 billion as of December 31, 2009, from $2.6 billion as of December 31, 2008, as a result of the acquisition of 20 new properties during the year ended December 31, 2009 and the ownership of 340 properties acquired during the year ended December 31, 2008 for the full year in 2009.
 
Impairment of Real Estate Assets.  Impairment on real estate assets increased $9.9 million, or 280%, to $13.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $3.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. Impairment losses were recorded on one property during the year ended December 31, 2009 and on one property during the year ended December 31, 2008, as discussed in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.  Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures increased $141,000, or 30%, to $612,000 during the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $471,000 in equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures during the year ended December 31, 2008. Through a joint venture that we entered into during the year ended December 31, 2008, we acquired an interest in a 386,000 square foot multi-tenant retail building. The increase was primarily due to the ownership of the joint


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venture for a full year during the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to the year ended December 31, 2008. This increase was partially offset by the acquisition of an indirect interest in a ten-property storage facility portfolio, through a joint venture, during the year ended December 31, 2009, which recorded a loss for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
Interest and Other Income.  Interest and other income decreased $707,000, or 55%, to $572,000 during the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The decrease was primarily due to lower average uninvested cash during the year ended December 31, 2009 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2008. The average cash balance was $34.8 million and $61.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased $20.9 million, or 27%, to $99.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $78.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the average aggregate amount of notes payable and line of credit outstanding to $1.6 billion during the year ended December 31, 2009 from $1.3 billion for the year ended December 31, 2008, with weighted average interest rates of 5.88% and 5.89% as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
Portfolio Information
 
Real Estate Portfolio
 
As of December 31, 2010, we directly owned 725 properties located in 45 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the gross rentable space of which was 94% leased with an average lease term remaining of 11.2 years. Of the leases related to these properties, 13 were classified as direct financing leases, as discussed in Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
As of December 31, 2010, our five highest tenant concentrations, based on gross annualized rental revenue, were as follows:
 
                                 
                2010 Gross
    Percentage of
 
    Total
    Leased
    Annualized
    2010 Gross
 
    Number
    Square
    Rental Revenue
    Annualized
 
Tenant   of Leases     Feet(1)     (In thousands)     Rental Revenue  
 
Walgreens — drug store
    58       839,503     $ 19,500       8 %
Church’s Chicken — restaurant
    1       244,067       13,210       6 %
Academy Sports — sporting goods
    9       1,915,411       11,645       5 %
Circle K — convenience store
    83       263,162       11,550       5 %
CVS — drug store
    35       385,579       8,876       4 %
                                 
      186       3,647,722     $ 64,781       28 %
                                 
 
 
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As of December 31, 2010, our five highest tenant industry concentrations, based on gross annualized rental revenue, were as follows:
 
                                 
                2010 Gross
    Percentage of
 
    Total
    Leased
    Annualized
    2010 Gross
 
    Number
    Square
    Rental Revenue
    Annualized
 
Industry   of Leases     Feet(1)     (In thousands)     Rental Revenue  
 
Specialty retail
    195       4,652,183     $ 42,631       18 %
Drugstore
    125       1,649,854       37,636       16 %
Restaurant
    96       757,594       30,972       13 %
Sporting goods
    16       2,190,642       15,317       6 %
Home improvement
    13       1,616,082       13,131       5 %
                                 
      445       10,866,355     $ 139,687       58 %
                                 
 
 
(1) Including square feet of the buildings on land that is subject to ground leases.
 
As of December 31, 2010, our five highest geographic concentrations, based on gross annualized rental revenue, were as follows:
 
                                 
                2010 Gross
    Percentage of
 
    Total
    Leased
    Annualized
    2010 Gross
 
    Number of
    Square
    Rental Revenue
    Annualized
 
Location   Properties     Feet(1)     (In thousands)     Rental Revenue  
 
Texas
    165       3,584,465     $ 38,133       16 %
Florida
    22       2,067,129       24,008       10 %
Illinois
    23       1,741,747       18,820       8 %
Georgia
    57       1,014,195       17,386       7 %
Ohio
    63       623,563       12,538       5 %
                                 
      330       9,031,099     $ 110,885       46 %
                                 
 
 
(1) Including square feet of the buildings on land that is subject to ground leases.
 
Mortgage Notes Receivable Portfolio
 
At December 31, 2010, the Company owned two portfolios of mortgage notes receivable with a balance of $79.8 million consisting of 69 mortgage notes receivable, secured by 43 restaurant properties and 26 retail properties with a weighted average maturity of 9.70 years.
 
Investment in Marketable Securities
 
At December 31, 2010, we owned six CMBS bonds, with an aggregate fair value of $82.0 million with a weighted average maturity of 5.41 years.
 
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Venture
 
Through two joint ventures, we have a majority indirect interest in an 386,000 square foot multi-tenant retail building in Independence, Missouri and a majority indirect interest in a ten-property storage facility portfolio, for an aggregate net investment of $38.3 million, as of December 31, 2010.
 
Funds From Operations and Modified Funds From Operations
 
Funds From Operations (“FFO”) is a non-GAAP financial performance measure defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) and widely recognized by investors and analysts as one measure of operating performance of a real estate company. The FFO calculation excludes items such as real estate depreciation and amortization, and gains and losses on the sale of real estate assets. Depreciation


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and amortization as applied in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, it is management’s view, and we believe the view of many industry investors and analysts, that the presentation of operating results for real estate companies by using the cost accounting method alone is insufficient. In addition, FFO excludes gains and losses from the sale of real estate, which we believe provides management and investors with a helpful additional measure of the performance of our real estate portfolio, as it allows for comparisons, year to year, that reflect the impact on operations from trends in items such as occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, general and administrative expenses, and interest costs.
 
In addition to FFO, we use Modified Funds From Operations (“MFFO”) as a non-GAAP supplemental financial performance measure to evaluate the operating performance of our real estate portfolio. MFFO, as defined by our company, excludes from FFO acquisition related costs and real estate impairment charges, which are required to be expensed in accordance with GAAP. In evaluating the performance of our portfolio over time, management employs business models and analyses that differentiate the costs to acquire investments from the investments’ revenues and expenses. Management believes that excluding acquisition costs from MFFO provides investors with supplemental performance information that is consistent with the performance models and analysis used by management, and provides investors a view of the performance of our portfolio over time, including after the company ceases to acquire properties on a frequent and regular basis. MFFO also allows for a comparison of the performance of our portfolio with other REITs that are not currently engaging in acquisitions, as well as a comparison of our performance with that of other non-traded REITs, as MFFO, or an equivalent measure, is routinely reported by non-traded REITs, and we believe often used by analysts and investors for comparison purposes.
 
Additionally, impairment charges are items that management does not include in its evaluation of the operating performance of its real estate investments, as management believes that the impact of these items will be reflected over time through changes in rental income or other related costs. As many other non-traded REITs exclude impairments in reporting their MFFO, we believe that our calculation and reporting of MFFO will assist investors and analysts in comparing our performance versus other non-traded REITs.
 
For all of these reasons, we believe FFO and MFFO, in addition to net income and cash flows from operating activities, as defined by GAAP, are helpful supplemental performance measures and useful in understanding the various ways in which our management evaluates the performance of our real estate portfolio over time. However, not all REITs calculate FFO and MFFO the same way, so comparisons with other REITs may not be meaningful. FFO and MFFO should not be considered as alternatives to net income or to cash flows from operating activities, and are not intended to be used as a liquidity measure indicative of cash flow available to fund our cash needs.
 
MFFO may provide investors with a useful indication of our future performance, particularly after our acquisition stage, and of the sustainability of our current distribution policy. However, because MFFO excludes acquisition expenses, which are an important component in an analysis of the historical performance of a property, MFFO should not be construed as a historic performance measure. Neither the SEC, NAREIT, nor any other regulatory body has evaluated the acceptability of the exclusions contemplated to adjust FFO in order to calculate MFFO and its use as a non-GAAP financial performance measure.
 
Our calculation of FFO and MFFO, and reconciliation to net income, which is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the table below for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008 (in thousands). FFO and MFFO are influenced by the timing of acquisitions and the operating performance of our real estate investments.
 


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    Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  
 
NET INCOME
  $ 30,430     $ 22,406     $ 25,092  
Depreciation of real estate assets
    56,615       56,122       42,647  
Amortization of lease related costs
    28,547       34,628       21,212  
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets in unconsolidated joint ventures
    2,347       2,655       99  
Loss (gain) on easement and condemnation of assets
          139       (34 )
                         
Funds from operations (FFO)
    117,939       115,950       89,016  
Acquisition related expenses
    3,441       3,241        
Impairment on real estate assets
    4,500       13,500       3,550  
                         
Modified funds from operations (MFFO)
  $ 125,880     $ 132,691     $ 92,566  
                         
 
Set forth below is additional information that may be helpful in assessing our operating results:
 
  •  In order to recognize revenues on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases, we recognized additional revenue by straight-lining rental revenue of $11.8 million, $10.7 million and $9.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. In addition, related to our unconsolidated joint ventures, straight-line revenue of $48,000, $123,000 and $20,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, is included in equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures on the consolidated statement of operations.
 
  •  Amortization of deferred financing costs and amortization of fair value adjustments of mortgage notes assumed totaled $8.4 million, $7.4 million and $5.9 million during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. In addition, related to our unconsolidated joint ventures, amortization of deferred financing costs and amortization of fair value adjustments of mortgage notes assumed totaled $601,000 and $766,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, which is included in equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures on the consolidated statement of operations. No amortization of deferred financing costs and amortization of fair value adjustments of mortgage notes assumed were recorded from our unconsolidated joint ventures during the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
Distributions
 
On September 20, 2010, our board of directors authorized a daily distribution, based on 365 days in the calendar year, of $0.001712523 per share (which equates to 6.25% on an annualized basis calculated at the current rate, assuming a $10.00 per share purchase price, and an annualized return of approximately 7.76%, based on the most recent estimate of the value of our shares of $8.05 per share) for stockholders of record as of the close of business on each day of the period, commencing on October 1, 2010 and ending on December 31, 2010. On November 10, 2010, our board of directors authorized a daily distribution, based on 365 days in the calendar year, of $0.001712523 per share (which equates to 6.25% on an annualized basis calculated at the current rate, assuming a $10.00 per share purchase price, and an annualized return of approximately 7.76%, based on the most recent estimate of the value of our shares of $8.05 per share) for stockholders of record as of the close of business on each day of the period, commencing on January 1, 2011 and ending on March 31, 2011.
 
During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, we paid distributions of $129.3 million and $135.0 million, including $61.4 million and $71.0 million, respectively, through the issuance of shares pursuant to our DRIP. Our 2010 distributions were funded by net cash provided by operating activities of $105.6 million, return of capital from unconsolidated joint ventures of $1.6 million, proceeds from the Offerings of $3.4 million, and borrowings of $18.7 million. Our 2009 distributions were funded by net cash provided by operating activities of $116.9 million, proceeds from the Offerings of $3.2 million, excess operating cash flows from prior periods of $6.8 million, and borrowings of $8.1 million.

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Net cash provided by operating activities for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, reflects a reduction for real estate acquisition related expenses incurred and expensed of $3.4 million and $3.2 million, respectively, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 805, Business Combinations. We treat our real estate acquisition expenses as funded by proceeds from the offering of our shares. Therefore, for consistency, proceeds from the issuance of common stock for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, have been reported as a source of distributions to the extent that acquisition expenses have reduced net cash flows from operating activities.
 
Share Redemptions
 
Our share redemption program provides that we will redeem shares of our common stock from requesting stockholders, subject to the terms and conditions of the share redemption program. On November 10, 2009, our Board of Directors voted to temporarily suspend our share redemption program other than for requests made upon the death of a stockholder. On June 22, 2010, our board of directors reinstated our share redemption program, effective August 1, 2010, and adopted several amendments to the program. In particular, during any calendar year, we will not redeem in excess of 3% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the prior calendar year and the cash available for redemption is limited to the proceeds from the sale of shares pursuant to our DRIP during such calendar year. In addition, we will redeem shares on a quarterly basis, at the rate of approximately one-fourth of 3% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the prior calendar year (including shares requested for redemption upon the death of a stockholder). Funding for redemptions for each quarter will be limited to the net proceeds we receive from the sale of shares, during such quarter, under our DRIP Offering.
 
Pursuant to the share redemption program, as amended, the redemption price per share is dependent on the length of time the shares are held and the Estimated Share Value. Prior to the reinstatement of the share redemption program, as amended, we received redemption requests due to death relating to approximately 1.1 million shares, all of which were fulfilled during the year ended December 31, 2010 for an aggregate price of $11.1 million at an average price of $9.96 per share. Subsequent to the reinstatement of the share redemption program, we received valid redemption requests pursuant to the share redemption program, as amended, relating to approximately 9.1 million shares and requests relating to approximately 2.5 million shares were redeemed for $19.7 million at an average price of $7.85 per share. Requests relating to approximately 1.5 million of the 2.5 million share redemptions were fulfilled subsequent to December 31, 2010. The remaining redemption requests relating to approximately 6.5 million shares went unfulfilled. A valid redemption request is one that complies with the applicable requirements and guidelines of our share redemption program, as amended, and set forth in our Form 8-K filed on June 22, 2010. We have funded and intend to continue funding share redemptions with proceeds from our DRIP Offering. See Note 17 to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional terms of the share redemption program.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
General
 
Our principal demands for funds are for the payment of principal and interest on our outstanding indebtedness, operating and property maintenance expenses and distributions to and redemptions by our stockholders. We may also acquire additional real estate and real estate-related investments. Generally, cash needs for payments of interest, operating and property maintenance expenses and distributions to stockholders will be generated from cash flows from operations from our real estate assets. The sources of our operating cash flows are primarily driven by the rental income received from leased properties, interest income earned on mortgage notes receivable, marketable securities and on our cash balances and by distributions from our unconsolidated joint ventures. We expect to utilize the available cash from issuance of shares under the DRIP Offering, available borrowings on our Credit Facility and Repurchase Agreement and possible additional financings and refinancings to repay our outstanding indebtedness and complete possible future property acquisitions.
 
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Facility, which increased the amount available for borrowing under our Credit Facility from $315.0 million to $350.0 million. As of March 30, 2011 we had an aggregate of $117.1 million outstanding under the Credit Facility and $232.4 million available in borrowings under the Credit Facility. Additionally, as of December 31, 2010, we had unencumbered properties with a gross book value of $721.8 million, including assets that are part of the Credit Facility’s unencumbered borrowing base, that may be used as collateral to secure additional financing in future periods or as additional collateral to facilitate the refinancing of current mortgage debt as it becomes due, subject to certain covenants and leverage and borrow base restrictions related to our Credit Facility.
 
Short-term Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements through cash provided by property operations. As of December 31, 2010, we had a total of $193.0 million of debt maturing within the next 12 months, including $100.4 million of the Fixed Rate Debt, $38.3 million of the Variable Rate Debt, and $54.3 million outstanding under the Repurchase Agreement. Of the $193.0 million of debt maturing in the next 12 months, $66.3 million contains extension options, including amounts outstanding under the Repurchase Agreement. In addition, $50.1 million of the $193.0 million includes hyper-amortization provisions that would require us to apply 100% of the rents received from the properties securing the debt to pay interest due on the loans, reserves, if any, and principal reductions until such balance is paid in full through the extended maturity dates, all of which will adversely affect our available cash for distributions should we exercise these options. If we are unable to extend, finance, or refinance the amounts maturing of $193.0 million, we expect to pay down any remaining amounts through a combination of the use of cash provided by property operations, available borrowings on our Credit Facility, under which $214.5 million was available as of December 31, 2010, and $232.4 million was available as of March 30, 2011, borrowings on our unencumbered properties, proceeds from our DRIP Offering, and/or the strategic sale of real estate and related assets. In addition, we may elect to extend the maturity dates of the mortgage notes in accordance with the hyper-amortization provisions, if available. If we are able to refinance our existing debt as it matures it may be at rates and terms that are less favorable than our existing debt or, if we elect to extend the maturity dates of the mortgage notes in accordance with the hyper-amortization provisions, the interest rates charged to us will be higher than each respective current interest rate, each of which may adversely affect our results of operations and the distributions we are able to pay to our investors. The Credit Facility and certain notes payable contain customary affirmative, negative and financial covenants, including requirements for minimum net worth, debt service coverage ratios and leverage ratios, in addition to variable rate debt and investment restrictions. These covenants may limit our ability to incur additional debt and the amount of available borrowings on our Credit Facility.
 
Long-term Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
We expect to meet our long-term liquidity requirements through proceeds from secured or unsecured financings from banks and other lenders, borrowing on our Credit Facility, available cash from issuance of shares under the DRIP Offering , the selective and strategic sale of properties and net cash flows from operations. We expect that our primary uses of capital will be for property and other asset acquisitions and the payment of tenant improvements, operating expenses, including debt service payments on any outstanding indebtedness, and distributions and redemptions to our stockholders.
 
We expect that substantially all cash generated from operations will be used to pay distributions to our stockholders after certain capital expenditures, including tenant improvements and leasing commissions, are paid at the properties; however, we may use other sources to fund distributions as necessary, including the proceeds from the DRIP Offering to the extent that the proceeds are in excess of our share redemptions, cash advanced to us by our advisor, borrowings on our Credit Facility and/or borrowings on unencumbered properties. To the extent that cash flows from operations are lower due to lower than expected returns on the properties or we elect to retain cash flows from operations to make additional real estate investments or reduce our outstanding debt, distributions paid to our stockholders may be lower. We expect that substantially all net cash resulting from equity issuance or debt financing will be used to fund acquisitions, for certain capital expenditures, for repayments of outstanding debt, or for any distributions to stockholders in excess of cash flows from operations and to fund redemption of shares to our stockholders.


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As of December 31, 2010, we had received and accepted subscriptions for approximately 218.1 million shares of common stock in the Offerings for gross proceeds of $2.2 billion. As of December 31, 2010, we had redeemed a total of approximately 8.8 million shares of common stock for a cost of $82.2 million. Redemption requests relating to approximately 6.5 million shares that were received during the year ended December 31, 2010 went unfulfilled.
 
As of December 31, 2010, we had $1.7 billion of debt outstanding, consisting of (i) $1.5 billion in Fixed Rate Debt, which includes $122.5 million of variable rate mortgage loans swapped to fixed rates, (ii) $38.3 million in Variable Rate Debt, (iii) $100.0 million outstanding under the Credit Facility and (iv) $54.3 million outstanding under the Repurchase Agreement. See Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional terms of the Credit Facility and the Repurchase Agreement. The Fixed Rate Debt has annual interest rates ranging from 4.46% to 7.22%, with a weighted average annual interest rate of 5.88%, and various maturity dates ranging from January, 2011 through August, 2031. The Variable Rate Debt has annual interest rates ranging from LIBOR plus 200 to 325 basis points, and various maturity dates in September, 2011.
 
As of December 31, 2010, the interest rate in effect for borrowings under the Credit Facility was the Bank of America prime rate plus 250 basis points, and the weighted average interest rate in effect for the Repurchase Agreement was 1.68%. On February 24, 2011, we executed an interest rate swap agreement which fixed the interest rate for term loan borrowings under the Credit Facility to 4.94% per annum based on our overall leverage levels at the time of the transaction. The ratio of debt to total gross real estate and related assets net of gross intangible lease liabilities, as of December 31, 2010, was 50% and the weighted average years to maturity was 5.0 years.
 
Our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2010 were as follows (in thousands):
 
                                         
    Payments Due by Period(1)(2)(3)  
          Less Than 1
                More Than 5
 
    Total     Year     1-3 Years     4-5 Years     Years  
 
Principal payments — fixed rate debt(4)
  $ 1,547,135     $ 104,841     $ 147,637     $ 454,663     $ 839,994  
Interest payments — fixed rate debt(5)
    509,635       106,328       238,829       129,022       35,456  
Principal payments — variable rate debt
    38,250       38,250                    
Interest payments — variable rate debt(6)
    637       637                    
Principal payments — repurchase agreement(7)
    54,312       54,312                    
Interest payments — repurchase agreement
    36       36                    
Principal payments — credit facility
    100,000             100,000              
Interest payments — credit facility(8)
    17,282       5,830       11,452              
                                         
Total
  $ 2,267,287     $ 310,234     $ 497,918     $ 583,685     $ 875,450  
                                         
 
 
(1) The table does not include amounts due to our advisor or its affiliates pursuant to our advisory agreement because such amounts are not fixed and determinable.
 
(2) Principal paydown amounts are included in payments due by period.
 
(3) The table above does not include loan amounts associated with the two unconsolidated joint ventures, totaling $111.6 million which matures in January 2012 (with extension option to January 2019) and January 2016, as these loans are non- recourse to us.
 
(4) Principal payment amounts reflect actual payments based on face amount of notes payable. As of December 31, 2010, the fair value adjustment, net of amortization, of mortgage notes assumed was $12.1 million.
 
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(6) Rates ranging from 2.26% to 3.51% were used to calculate the variable rate debt payment obligations in future periods. These were the rates effective as of December 31, 2010.
 
(7) The company may elect to renew the terms under the Repurchase Agreement for periods ranging from seven days to 90 days until the CMBS bonds, which are held as collateral, mature.
 
(8) Based on interest rate of 5.75% in effect as of December 31, 2010.
 
Our charter prohibits us from incurring debt that would cause our borrowings to exceed the greater of 60% of our gross assets, valued at the greater of the aggregate cost (before depreciation and other non-cash reserves) or fair value of all assets owned by us, unless approved by a majority of our independent directors and disclosed to our stockholders in our next quarterly report.
 
Cash Flow Analysis
 
Year Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2009
 
Operating Activities.  Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $11.2 million, or 10%, to $105.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $116.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in distributions of earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures of $1.7 million combined with an increase in net income before impairment charges of $1.0 million, a decrease in bad debt expense of $2.3 million and a decrease in the change in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $5.1 million. See “Results of Operations” for a more complete discussion of the factors impacting our operating performance.
 
Investing Activities.  Net cash used in investing activities increased $64.7 million, or 142%, to $110.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to $45.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $94.5 million of cash used in conjunction with our real estate acquisitions during the year ended December 31, 2010. During the year ended December 31, 2010, we used cash of $107.5 million to purchase 31 properties, compared to cash paid of $13.0 million combined with the assumption of mortgage notes payable with a face value of $100.8 million and a fair value of $87.8 million to purchase 20 properties during the year ended December 31, 2009. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2010, we received a return of capital from unconsolidated joint ventures of $1.6 million compared to no return of capital received during 2009. These increases were partially offset by the purchase of two CMBS bonds at a discounted price of $10.5 million, including acquisition costs, and the acquisition of an interest in an unconsolidated joint venture for $16.8 million, including acquisition costs, during the year ended December 31, 2009. No similar purchases were made during the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
Financing Activities.  Net cash provided by financing activities increased $171.4 million, or 115% to $22.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to net cash used of $149.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The change was primarily due to an increase in proceeds from mortgage notes payable, the Credit Facility and our Repurchase Agreement of $340.1 million and a decrease in the redemptions of common stock of $26.7 million, offset primarily by an increase in repayment of mortgage notes payable and our Credit Facility of $189.8 million.
 
Year Ended December 31, 2009 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2008
 
Operating Activities.  Net cash provided by operating activities increased $20.8 million, or 22%, to $116.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to $96.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily due to an increase in depreciation and amortization expenses totaling $19.8 million, an increase in impairment of real estate assets of $9.9 million and an increase in distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures of $2.6 million, partially offset by a decrease in net income of $2.7 million and a decrease in the change in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $11.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. See “Results of Operations” for a more complete discussion of the factors impacting our operating performance.


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Investing Activities.  Net cash used in investing activities decreased $1.2 billion, or 96%, to $45.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to $1.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2008. The decrease was primarily due to the acquisition of 20 properties, with an average purchase price of $6.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to the acquisition of 340 properties, with an average purchase price of $3.8 million during year ended December 31, 2008. In addition, we purchased two CMBS bonds at a discounted price of $10.5 million, including acquisition costs, and invested in an unconsolidated joint venture for $16.8 million, including acquisition costs, during the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to the purchase of four CMBS bonds at a discounted price of $50.0 million, including acquisition costs, and the acquisition of an indirect interest in a multi-tenant retail building for $53.7 million, including acquisition costs, during the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
Financing Activities.  During the year ended December 31, 2009, net cash used in financing activities was $149.4 million, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $1.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2008, resulting in a change of $1.3 billion, or 113%. The change was primarily due to a decrease in proceeds from issuance of common stock of $1.0 billion, a decrease in the proceeds from mortgage notes payable of $612.4 million and an increase in redemptions of common stock of $38.2 million, offset primarily by a decrease in repayment of mortgage notes payable of $257.1 million and a decrease in offering costs of $99.8 million. The decrease in proceeds from issuance of common stock and in offering costs was due to the termination of the Follow-on Offering on January 2, 2009.
 
Election as a REIT
 
We are taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. To maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must continue to meet certain requirements relating to our organization, sources of income, nature of assets, distributions of income to our stockholders and recordkeeping. As a REIT, we generally are not subject to federal income tax on taxable income that we distribute to our stockholders so long as we distribute at least 90% of our annual taxable income (computed with regard to the dividends paid deduction excluding net capital gains).
 
If we fail to maintain our qualification as a REIT for any reason in a taxable year and applicable relief provisions do not apply, we will be subject to tax, including any applicable alternative minimum tax, on our taxable income at regular corporate rates. We will not be able to deduct distributions paid to our stockholders in any year in which we fail to maintain our qualification as a REIT. We also will be disqualified for the four taxable years following the year during which qualification was lost unless we are entitled to relief under specific statutory provisions. Such an event could materially adversely affect our net income and net cash available for distribution to stockholders. However, we believe that we are organized and operate in such a manner as to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. No provision for federal income taxes has been made in our accompanying consolidated financial statements. We are subject to certain state and local taxes related to the operations of properties in certain locations, which have been provided for in our accompanying consolidated financial statements.
 
Inflation
 
We are exposed to inflation risk as income from long-term leases is the primary source of our cash flows from operations. There are provisions in certain of our tenant leases that are intended to protect us from, and mitigate the risk of, the impact of inflation. These provisions include rent steps and clauses enabling us to receive payment of additional rent calculated as a percentage of the tenants’ gross sales above pre-determined thresholds. In addition, most of our leases require the tenant to pay all or a majority of the operating expenses, including real estate taxes, special assessments and sales and use taxes, utilities, insurance and building repairs, related to the property. However, due to the long-term nature of the leases, the leases may not re-set frequently enough to adequately offset the effects of inflation.


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Commitments and Contingencies
 
We are subject to certain contingencies and commitments with regard to certain transactions. Refer to Note 13 to our consolidated financial statements accompanying this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further explanations.
 
Related-Party Transactions and Agreements
 
We have entered into agreements with Cole Advisors II and its affiliates, whereby we have paid, and will continue to pay, certain fees to, or reimburse certain expenses of, Cole Advisors II or its affiliates for acquisition and advisory fees and expenses, financing coordination fees, organization and offering costs, sales commissions, dealer manager fees, asset and property management fees and expenses, leasing fees and reimbursement of certain operating costs. See Note 14 to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of the various related-party transactions, agreements and fees.
 
Conflicts of Interest
 
Affiliates of Cole Advisors II act as sponsor, general partner or advisor to various private real estate limited partnerships and other real estate-related programs, including CCPT, CCPT III and CCIT. As such, there are conflicts of interest where Cole Advisors II or its affiliates, while serving in the capacity as sponsor, general partner, key personnel or advisor for other real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments, may be in conflict with us in connection with providing services to other real-estate related programs related to property acquisitions, property dispositions, and property management among others. The compensation arrangements between affiliates of Cole Advisors II and these other real estate programs sponsored by Cole Real Estate Investments could influence the advice to us. See “Item 1. Business — Conflicts of Interest” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
Subsequent Events
 
Certain events occurred subsequent to December 31, 2010 through the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Refer to Note 21 to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further explanation. Such events include:
 
  •  Issuance of shares of common stock through the DRIP Offering;
 
  •  Redemption of shares of common stock;
 
  •  Real estate acquisitions;
 
  •  Amendment of the Credit Facility;
 
  •  Borrowings and repayment of notes payable and the Credit Facility;
 
  •  Execution of interest rate swap agreement;
 
  •  Distributions declared; and
 
  •  Sale of marketable securities
 
Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
Reference is made to Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K regarding the impact of recent accounting pronouncements. There are no new accounting pronouncements that have been issued but not yet applied by us that we believe will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.


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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, we had no material off-balance sheet arrangements that had or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or capital resources.
 
ITEM 7A.   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
In connection with property acquisitions, we have obtained variable rate debt financing to fund certain property acquisitions, and therefore we are exposed to changes in LIBOR and a bank’s prime rate. Our objectives in managing interest rate risk will be to limit the impact of interest rate changes on operations and cash flows, and to lower overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives we will borrow primarily at interest rates with the lowest margins available and, in some cases, with the ability to convert variable interest rates to fixed rates. We have entered and expect to continue to enter into derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps and caps in order to mitigate our interest rate risk on a given financial instrument. We have not entered, and do not intend to enter, into derivative or interest rate transactions for speculative purposes. We may enter into rate lock arrangements to lock interest rates on future borrowings.
 
As of December 31, 2010, $138.3 million of the $1.7 billion outstanding on notes payable, the Credit Facility and Repurchase Agreement was subject to variable interest rates. Amounts due under the Credit Facility bore interest at Bank of America’s prime rate plus 250 basis points. The remaining variable rate debt bore interest at the one-month LIBOR plus 200 to 325 basis points. As of December 31, 2010, a 1% change in interest rates would result in a change in interest expense of $1.4 million per year, assuming all of our derivatives remain effective hedges.
 
As of December 31, 2010, we had five interest rate swap agreements outstanding, which mature on various dates from September 2011 through March 2016, with an aggregate notional amount under the swap agreements of $122.5 million and an aggregate net fair value of ($3.7) million. The fair value of these interest rate swaps is dependent upon existing market interest rates and swap spreads. As of December 31, 2010, an increase of 50 basis points in interest rates would result in an increase to the fair value of these interest rate swaps of $1.0 million.
 
We do not have any foreign operations and thus we are not exposed to foreign currency fluctuations.
 
ITEM 8.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
 
The financial statements and supplementary data filed as part of this report are set forth beginning on page F-1 of this report.
 
ITEM 9.   CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
 
There were no changes in or disagreements with our independent registered public accountants during the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
ITEM 9A.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
As required by Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) of the Exchange Act, we, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures, as of December 31, 2010, were effective in all material respects to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in this Annual Report on Form 10-K is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the rules and forms promulgated under the Exchange Act, and is


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accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
 
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Internal control over financial reporting is a process to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting is not intended to provide absolute assurance that a misstatement of our financial statements would be prevented or detected. Also, projections of any evaluation of internal control effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of Cole Credit Property Trust II Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
 
Based on this evaluation, management has concluded that Cole Credit Property Trust II Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2010.
 
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
No change occurred in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d -15(f) of the Exchange Act) in connection with the foregoing evaluations that occurred during the three months ended December 31, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
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ITEM 10.   DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
 
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC with respect to our 2011 annual meeting of stockholders.
 
ITEM 11.   EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
 
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC with respect to our 2011 annual meeting of stockholders.
 
ITEM 12.   SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
 
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC with respect to our 2011 annual meeting of stockholders.
 
ITEM 13.   CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTORS INDEPENDENCE
 
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC with respect to our 2011 annual meeting of stockholders.
 
ITEM 14.   PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
 
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC with respect to our 2011 annual meeting of stockholders.


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ITEM 15.   EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
 
(a) List of Documents Filed.
 
1. The list of the financial statements contained herein is set forth on page F-1 hereof.
 
2. Financial Statement Schedules —
 
Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts is set forth beginning on page S-1 hereof.
 
Schedule III — Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation is set forth beginning on page S-2 hereof.
 
Schedule IV — Mortgage Loans on Real Estate is set forth beginning on page S-18 hereof.
 
All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the SEC are not required under the related instructions or are not applicable and therefore have been omitted.
 
3. The Exhibits filed in response to Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed on the Exhibit Index attached hereto.
 
(b) See (a) 3 above.
 
(c) See (a) 2 above.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010. Our audits also included the financial statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements and financial statement schedules based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
 
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2009, the Company changed its method of accounting for business combinations.
 
/s/  DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
 
Phoenix, Arizona
March 30, 2011


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    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2010     2009  
 
ASSETS
Investment in real estate assets:
               
Land
  $ 833,833     $ 808,109  
Buildings and improvements, less accumulated depreciation of $178,906 and $122,887, respectively
    1,943,307       1,928,786  
Real estate assets under direct financing leases, less unearned income of $15,284 and $16,794, respectively
    36,946       37,736  
Acquired intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization of $97,387 and $67,253, respectively
    340,606       357,008  
                 
Total real estate assets, net
    3,154,692       3,131,639  
Investment in mortgage notes receivable, net
    79,778       82,500  
                 
Total real estate and mortgage assets, net
    3,234,470       3,214,139  
Cash and cash equivalents
    45,791       28,417  
Restricted cash
    8,345       9,536  
Marketable securities
          56,366  
Marketable securities pledged as collateral
    81,995        
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
    38,324       40,206  
Rents and tenant receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $646 and $1,648, respectively
    45,616       33,544  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    3,866       4,253  
Deferred financing costs, less accumulated amortization of $13,599 and $11,713, respectively
    26,928       26,643  
                 
Total assets
  $ 3,485,335     $ 3,413,104  
                 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Notes payable and line of credit
  $ 1,673,243     $ 1,607,473  
Repurchase agreement
    54,312        
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    15,597       20,023  
Due to affiliates
    1,496       509  
Acquired below market lease intangibles, less accumulated amortization of
               
$32,095 and $21,470, respectively
    140,797       149,832  
Distributions payable
    11,097       10,851  
Deferred rent, derivative and other liabilities
    16,181       14,672  
                 
Total liabilities
    1,912,723       1,803,360  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
Redeemable common stock
    12,237       87,760  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
               
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
           
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 240,000,000 shares authorized, 209,317,346 and 204,662,620 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
    2,093       2,047  
Capital in excess of par value
    1,878,118       1,762,904  
Accumulated distributions in excess of earnings
    (332,547 )     (233,480 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    12,711       (9,487 )
                 
Total stockholders’ equity
    1,560,375       1,521,984  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 3,485,335     $ 3,413,104  
                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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    Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  
 
Revenues:
                       
Rental and other property income
  $ 238,706     $ 240,303     $ 178,297  
Tenant reimbursement income
    14,044       19,124       12,225  
Earned income from direct financing leases
    2,067       1,912       2,183  
Interest income on mortgage notes receivable
    6,661       6,867       7,081  
Interest income on marketable securities
    7,672       7,249       1,218  
                         
Total revenue
    269,150       275,455       201,004  
                         
Expenses:
                       
General and administrative expenses
    6,989       7,020       5,632  
Property operating expenses
    20,294       25,821       16,796  
Property and asset management expenses
    16,447       14,904       9,762  
Acquisition related expenses
    3,441       3,241        
Depreciation
    56,615       56,122       42,647  
Amortization
    28,547       34,628       21,212  
Impairment of real estate assets
    4,500       13,500       3,550  
                         
Total operating expenses
    136,833       155,236       99,599  
                         
Operating income
    132,317       120,219       101,405  
                         
Other income (expense):
                       
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures
    965       612       471  
Interest and other income
    125       572       1,279  
Interest expense
    (102,977 )     (98,997 )     (78,063 )
                         
Total other expense
    (101,887 )     (97,813 )     (76,313 )
                         
Net income
  $ 30,430     $ 22,406     $ 25,092  
                         
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
                       
Basic
    207,198,078       202,686,670       146,198,235  
                         
Diluted
    207,198,078       202,690,094       146,201,399  
                         
Net income per common share:
                       
Basic and diluted
  $ 0.15     $ 0.11     $ 0.17  
                         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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                      Accumulated
    Accumulated
       
    Common Stock     Capital in
    Distributions
    Other
    Total
 
    Number of
          Excess
    in Excess of
    Comprehensive
    Stockholders’
 
    Shares     Par Value     of Par Value     Earnings     Income (Loss)     Equity  
 
Balance, January 1, 2008
    93,621,094     $ 936     $ 824,676     $ (44,526 )   $     $ 781,086  
                                                 
Issuance of common stock
    109,719,921       1,097       1,092,615                   1,093,712  
Distributions
                      (102,495 )           (102,495 )
Commissions on stock sales and related dealer manager fees
                (93,004 )                 (93,004 )
Other offering costs
                (7,397 )                 (7,397 )
Redemptions of common stock
    (1,044,267 )     (10 )     (10,080 )                 (10,090 )
Stock compensation expense
                8                   8  
Redeemable common stock
                (43,386 )                 (43,386 )
Comprehensive loss:
                                               
Net income
                      25,092             25,092  
Unrealized loss on marketable securities
                            (25,756 )     (25,756 )
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps
                            (2,794 )     (2,794 )
                                                 
Total comprehensive loss
                                            (3,458 )
                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2008
    202,296,748     $ 2,023     $ 1,763,432     $ (121,929 )   $ (28,550 )   $ 1,614,976  
                                                 
Issuance of common stock
    7,473,804       75       70,988                   71,063  
Distributions
                      (133,957 )           (133,957 )
Other offering costs
                (563 )                 (563 )
Redemptions of common stock
    (5,107,932 )     (51 )     (48,252 )                 (48,303 )
Stock compensation expense
                13                   13  
Redeemable common stock
                (22,714 )                 (22,714 )
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net income
                      22,406             22,406  
Unrealized gain on marketable securities
                            19,072       19,072  
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps
                            (9 )     (9 )
                                                 
Total comprehensive income
                                            41,469  
                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2009
    204,662,620     $ 2,047     $ 1,762,904     $ (233,480 )   $ (9,487 )   $ 1,521,984  
                                                 
Issuance of common stock
    7,037,054       70       61,307                   61,377  
Distributions
                      (129,497 )           (129,497 )
Other offering costs
                (9 )                 (9 )
Redemptions of common stock
    (2,382,328 )     (24 )     (21,614 )                 (21,638 )
Stock compensation expense
                7                   7  
Decrease in redeemable common stock
                75,523                   75,523  
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net income
                      30,430             30,430  
Unrealized gain on marketable securities
                            23,051       23,051  
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps
                            (853 )     (853 )
                                                 
Total comprehensive income
                                            52,628  
                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2010
    209,317,346     $ 2,093     $ 1,878,118     $ (332,547 )   $ 12,711     $ 1,560,375  
                                                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
 
                         
    Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
                       
Net income
  $ 30,430     $ 22,406     $ 25,092  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                       
Depreciation
    56,615       56,122       42,647  
Amortization of intangible lease assets and below market lease intangibles, net
    20,695       22,606       15,893  
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    6,580       5,969       5,814  
Amortization of premiums on mortgage notes receivable
    687       671       635  
Accretion of discount on marketable securities
    (2,578 )     (2,216 )     (310 )
Amortization of fair value adjustments of mortgage notes payable assumed
    1,849       1,421       78  
Bad debt (recovery) expense
    (257 )     1,993       1,933  
Stock compensation expense
    7       13       8  
Impairment of real estate assets
    4,500       13,500       3,550  
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures
    (965 )     (612 )     (471 )
Return on investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
    1,285       2,957       376  
Property condemnation and easement loss (gain)
          139       (34 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                       
Rents and tenant receivables
    (11,815 )     (13,325 )     (16,047 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    246       771       (2,215 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (3,436 )     1,687       12,945  
Due to affiliates, deferred rent and other liabilities
    1,784       2,770       6,179  
                         
Net cash provided by operating activities
    105,627       116,872       96,073  
                         
Cash flows from investing activities:
                       
Investment in real estate and related assets
    (107,492 )     (13,018 )     (1,146,670 )
Other additions to real estate and related assets
    (8,298 )     (6,104 )     (1,095 )
Investment in marketable securities
          (10,495 )     (50,029 )
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
          (16,759 )     (53,744 )
Return of investment from unconsolidated joint ventures
    1,562             28,046  
Investment in mortgage notes receivable and related acquisition costs
                (102 )
Principal repayments from mortgage notes receivable and real estate assets under direct financing leases
    2,825       1,823       1,573  
Proceeds from easement and condemnation of assets
    5       27       475  
Change in restricted cash
    1,191       (971 )     5,468  
                         
Net cash used in investing activities
    (110,207 )     (45,497 )     (1,216,078 )
                         
Cash flows from financing activities:
                       
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
          46       1,040,237  
Offering costs on issuance of common stock
    (9 )     (563 )     (100,402 )
Redemptions of common stock
    (21,638 )     (48,303 )     (10,090 )
Distributions to investors
    (67,874 )     (63,966 )     (42,575 )
Proceeds from notes payable and line of credit
    391,000       105,242       717,604  
Repayment of notes payable and line of credit
    (327,079 )     (137,325 )     (394,390 )
Proceeds from repurchase agreement
    54,312              
Refund of loan deposits
    2,145       795       5,169  
Payment of loan deposits
    (2,145 )     (770 )     (5,194 )
Escrowed investor proceeds liability
          (18 )     (12,720 )
Deferred financing costs paid
    (6,758 )     (4,581 )     (14,666 )
                         
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    21,954       (149,443 )     1,182,973  
                         
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    17,374       (78,068 )     62,968  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
    28,417       106,485       43,517  
                         
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
  $ 45,791     $ 28,417     $ 106,485  
                         
 
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COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
 
Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. (the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation formed on September 29, 2004, that has elected to be taxed, and currently qualifies, as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes. Substantially all of the Company’s business is conducted through Cole Operating Partnership II, LP (“Cole OP II”), a Delaware limited partnership. The Company is the sole general partner of and owns a 99.99% partnership interest in Cole OP II. Cole REIT Advisors II, LLC (“Cole Advisors II”), the affiliate advisor to the Company, is the sole limited partner and owner of an insignificant noncontrolling partnership interest of less than 0.01% of Cole OP II.
 
As of December 31, 2010, the Company owned 725 properties comprising 20.6 million rentable square feet of single and multi-tenant retail and commercial space located in 45 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As of December 31, 2010, the rentable space at these properties was 94% leased. As of December 31, 2010, the Company also owned 69 mortgage notes receivable secured by 43 restaurant properties and 26 single-tenant retail properties, each of which is subject to a net lease. Through two joint ventures, the Company had a majority indirect interest in a 386,000 square foot multi-tenant retail building in Independence, Missouri and a majority indirect interest in a ten-property storage facility portfolio as of December 31, 2010. In addition, the Company owned six commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) bonds as of December 31, 2010.
 
On June 27, 2005, the Company commenced an initial public offering on a “best efforts” basis of up to 45,000,000 shares of common stock offered at a price of $10.00 per share, subject to certain volume and other discounts, pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-11 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Initial Offering”). The Registration Statement also covered up to 5,000,000 shares available pursuant to a distribution reinvestment plan (the “DRIP”) under which our stockholders may elect to have their distributions reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock at the greater of $9.50 per share or 95% of the estimated value of a share of common stock. On November 13, 2006, the Company increased the aggregate amount of the Initial Offering to 49,390,000 shares for the primary offering and 5,952,000 shares pursuant to the DRIP in a related Registration Statement on Form S-11. Subsequently, the Company reallocated the shares of common stock available such that a maximum of 54,140,000 shares of common stock was available under the primary offering for an aggregate offering price of $541.4 million and a maximum of 1,202,000 shares was available under the DRIP for an aggregate offering price of $11.4 million.
 
The Company commenced its principal operations on September 23, 2005, when it issued the initial 486,000 shares of its common stock in the Initial Offering. The Company terminated the Initial Offering on May 22, 2007. As of the close of business on May 22, 2007, the Company had issued a total of 54,838,315 shares in the Initial Offering, including 53,909,877 shares sold in the primary offering and 928,438 shares sold pursuant to the DRIP, resulting in gross offering proceeds to the Company of $547.4 million. At the completion of the Initial Offering, a total of 503,685 shares of common stock remained unsold, including 230,123 shares that remained unsold in the primary offering and 273,562 shares of common stock that remained unsold pursuant to the DRIP. Unsold shares in the Initial Offering have been deregistered.
 
On May 23, 2007, the Company commenced its follow-on public offering of up to 150,000,000 shares of its common stock (the “Follow-on Offering”). The Company terminated the Follow-on Offering on January 2, 2009. As of the close of business on January 2, 2009, the Company had issued a total of 147,454,259 shares in the Follow-on Offering, including 141,520,572 shares sold in the primary offering and 5,933,687 shares sold pursuant to the DRIP, resulting in gross offering proceeds of $1.5 billion. At the completion of the Follow-on Offering, a total of 1,595,741 shares of common stock remained unsold, including 1,529,428 shares that remained unsold in the primary offering and 66,313 shares of common stock that remained unsold pursuant to the DRIP. Unsold shares in the Follow-on Offering were deregistered.
 
On September 18, 2008, the Company registered 30,000,000 additional shares to be offered pursuant to its DRIP in a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “DRIP Offering”) (collectively with the Initial Offering


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COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
and Follow-on Offering, the “Offerings”). On June 22, 2010, the Company’s board of directors amended the DRIP to provide that reinvestments of distributions made on or after July 15, 2010 will be made at a price equal to the most recent estimated per share value of the Company’s common stock as determined by the board of directors. The board of directors determined that the estimated value of the Company’s common stock, as of June 22, 2010, was $8.05 per share, which will be the price used for the purchase of shares pursuant to the DRIP until such time as the board provides a new share value estimate. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had issued 15,790,886 shares of common stock in the DRIP Offering, resulting in gross proceeds of $144.5 million. Combined with the gross proceeds from the Initial Offering and Follow-on Offering, the Company had aggregate gross proceeds from the Offerings of $2.2 billion (including shares sold pursuant to the DRIP) as of December 31, 2010, before offering costs, selling commissions, and dealer management fees of $188.3 million and before share redemptions of $82.2 million.
 
The Company’s stock is not currently listed on a national securities exchange. The Company may seek to list its common stock for trading on a national securities exchange only if a majority of its independent directors believes listing would be in the best interest of its stockholders. The Company does not intend to list its shares at this time. The Company does not anticipate that there would be any market for its common stock until its shares are listed on a national securities exchange. In the event it does not obtain listing prior to May 22, 2017, its charter requires that it either: (1) seek stockholder approval of an extension or elimination of this listing deadline; or (2) seek stockholder approval to adopt a plan of liquidation. If neither proposal is approved, the Company may continue to operate as before.
 
NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
The summary of significant accounting policies presented below is designed to assist in understanding the Company’s consolidated financial statements. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), in all material respects, and have been consistently applied in preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
 
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
The Company evaluates the need to consolidate joint ventures based on standards set forth in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, Consolidation. In determining whether the Company has a controlling interest in a joint venture and the requirement to consolidate the accounts of that entity, management considers factors such as ownership interest, authority to make decisions and contractual and substantive participating rights of the partners/members as well as whether the entity is a variable interest entity for which the Company is the primary beneficiary.
 
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows to separately present other additions to real estate and related assets from the Company’s acquired real estate and related assets in order to conform to the current year presentation.
 
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP necessarily requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated 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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Investment in and Valuation of Real Estate and Related Assets
 
Real estate assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Amounts capitalized to real estate assets consist of the cost of acquisition, excluding acquisition related expenses effective January 1, 2009, construction and any tenant improvements, major improvements and betterments that extend the useful life of the related asset and leasing costs. All repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
 
Assets, other than land, are depreciated or amortized on a straight-line basis. The estimated useful lives of our assets by class are generally as follows:
 
     
Building
  40 years
Tenant improvements
  Lesser of useful life or lease term
Intangible lease assets
  Lesser of useful life or lease term
 
The Company continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying amounts of its real estate and related intangible assets may not be recoverable. Impairment indicators that the Company considers include, but are not limited to, bankruptcy or other credit concerns of a property’s major tenant, such as a history of late payments, rental concessions, and other factors, a significant decrease in a property’s revenues due to lease terminations, vacancies, co-tenancy clauses, reduced lease rates or other circumstances. When indicators of potential impairment are present, the Company assesses the recoverability of the assets by determining whether the carrying value of the assets will be recovered through the undiscounted future operating cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. In the event that such expected undiscounted future cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, the Company will adjust the real estate and related intangible assets to their fair value and recognize an impairment loss.
 
The Company continues to monitor certain properties for which it has identified impairment indicators. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had eight properties with an aggregate book value of $60.8 million for which it assessed the recoverability of the carrying values. For each of these properties the undiscounted future operating cash flows expected from the use of these properties and their related intangible assets and their eventual disposition continued to exceed the carrying value of these assets as of December 31, 2010. Should the conditions of any of these properties change, the undiscounted future operating cash flows expected may change and adversely affect the recoverability of the carrying values related to these properties. During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company identified one property with impairment indicators for which the undiscounted future operating cash flows expected from the use of the property and related intangible assets and their eventual disposition was less than the carrying value of the assets. As a result, the Company reassessed and reduced the carrying values of both the real estate assets and the related intangible assets to their estimated fair value and recorded an impairment loss of $4.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2010. In addition, the Company identified one property during each of the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 with impairment indicators for which the undiscounted future operating cash flows expected from the use of the respective property and related intangible assets and their eventual dispositions were less than the carrying value of the respective assets. As a result, the Company reassessed and reduced the carrying values of both the real estate and related intangible assets to their estimated fair values and recorded an impairment loss of $13.5 million and $3.6 million during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
Projections of expected future cash flows require the Company to use estimates such as current market rental rates on vacant properties, future market rental income amounts subsequent to the expiration of current lease agreements, property operating expenses, terminal capitalization and discount rates, the number of months it takes to re-lease the property, required tenant improvements and the number of years the property is held for investment. The use of alternative assumptions in the future cash flow analysis could result in a different assessment of the property’s future cash flow and a different conclusion regarding the existence of an impairment, the extent of such loss, if any, as well as the carrying value of the real estate and related intangible assets.


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When a real estate asset is identified as held for sale, the Company will cease depreciation of the asset and estimate the sales price, net of selling costs. If, in the Company’s opinion, the estimated net sales price of the asset is less than the net book value of the asset, an adjustment to the carrying value would be recorded to reflect the estimated fair value of the property, net of selling costs. There were no properties identified as held for sale as of December 31, 2010 or 2009.
 
Allocation of Purchase Price of Real Estate and Related Assets
 
Upon the acquisition of real properties, the Company allocates the purchase price to acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, buildings and improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above market and below market leases and the value of in-place leases, based in each case on their fair values. Effective January 1, 2009, acquisition related expenses are expensed as incurred. The Company utilizes independent appraisals to assist in the determination of the fair values of the tangible assets of an acquired property (which includes land and building). The Company obtains an independent appraisal for each real property acquisition. The information in the appraisal, along with any additional information available to the Company’s management, is used by management in estimating the amount of the purchase price that is allocated to land. Other information in the appraisal, such as building value and market rents, may be used by the Company’s management in estimating the allocation of purchase price to the building and to lease intangibles. The appraisal firm has no involvement in management’s allocation decisions other than providing this market information.
 
The fair values of 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) an estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, which is generally obtained from independent appraisals, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease including any bargain renewal periods, with respect to a below market lease. The above market and below market lease values are capitalized as intangible lease assets or liabilities. Above market lease values are amortized as an adjustment of rental income over the lesser of the useful life or the remaining terms of the respective leases. Below market leases are amortized as an adjustment of rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases, including any bargain renewal periods. If a lease is terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts of above market and below market in-place lease values relating to that lease would be recorded as an adjustment to rental income.
 
The fair values of in-place leases include direct costs associated with obtaining a new tenant and opportunity costs associated with lost rentals which are avoided by acquiring an in-place lease. Direct costs associated with obtaining a new tenant include commissions and other direct costs, and are estimated in part by utilizing information obtained from independent appraisals and management’s consideration of current market costs to execute a similar lease. The value of the opportunity costs is calculated using the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases over a market absorption period for a similar lease. These costs are capitalized as intangible lease assets and are amortized to expense over the lesser of the useful life or the remaining term of the respective leases. If a lease is terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts of in-place lease assets relating to that lease would be expensed.
 
The Company estimates the fair value of assumed mortgage notes payable based upon indications of current market pricing for similar types of debt with similar maturities. Assumed mortgage notes payable are initially recorded at their estimated fair value as of the assumption date, and the difference between such estimated fair value and the respective note’s outstanding principal balance is amortized to interest expense over the term of the mortgage note payable.
 
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rates, interest rates and other variables. The use of inappropriate estimates would result in an incorrect assessment of the Company’s purchase price allocations, which could impact the amount of its reported net income.
 
Investment in Direct Financing Leases
 
The Company evaluates the leases associated with its real estate properties in accordance with ASC 840, Leases. For the real estate property leases classified as direct financing leases, the building portion of the property leases are accounted for as direct financing leases while the land portion of these leases are accounted for as operating leases. For the direct financing leases, the Company records an asset (net investment) representing the aggregate future minimum lease payments, estimated residual value of the leased property and deferred incremental direct costs less unearned income. Income is recognized over the life of the lease to approximate a level rate of return on the net investment. Residual values, which are reviewed quarterly, represent the estimated amount we expect to receive at lease termination from the disposition of the leased property. Actual residual values realized could differ from these estimates. The Company evaluates the collectability of future minimum lease payments on each direct financing lease to determine collectability primarily through the evaluation of payment history. There were no amounts past due as of December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008. The Company does not provide for an allowance based on the grouping of direct financing leases as the Company believes the characteristics of each direct financing lease are not sufficiently similar to allow an evaluation as a group for a possible allowance. As such, all of the Company’s direct financing leases are evaluated individually for this purpose. Any write-downs of estimated residual value are recognized as impairments in the current period. There were no impairment losses or allowances recorded related to direct financing leases during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008.
 
Investment in Mortgage Notes Receivable
 
Mortgage notes receivable consist of loans acquired by the Company, which are secured by real estate properties. Mortgage notes receivable are recorded at stated principal amounts net of any discount or premium or deferred loan origination costs or fees. The related discounts or premiums on mortgage notes receivable purchased are amortized or accreted over the life of the related mortgage receivable. The Company defers certain loan origination and commitment fees and amortizes them as an adjustment of the mortgage notes receivable’s yield over the term of the related mortgage receivable. The Company evaluates the collectability of both interest and principal on each mortgage note receivable to determine whether it is collectible, primarily through the evaluation of credit quality indicators such as underlying collateral and payment history. There were no amounts past due as of December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008. The Company does not provide for an allowance for loan losses based on the grouping of loans as the Company believes the characteristics of the loans are not sufficiently similar to allow for an evaluation of these loans as a group for a possible loan loss allowance. As such, all of the Company’s loans are evaluated individually for this purpose. A mortgage note receivable is considered to be impaired, when based upon current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. If a mortgage note receivable is considered to be impaired, the amount of loss is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at the mortgage note receivable’s effective interest rate or to the value of the underlying collateral if the mortgage note receivable is collateral dependent. Interest income on performing mortgage note receivable is accrued as earned. Interest income on impaired mortgage notes receivable is recognized on a cash basis. No impairment losses or allowances were recorded related to mortgage notes receivable for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.


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Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturities when purchased of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company considers investments in highly liquid money market accounts to be cash equivalents.
 
Restricted Cash
 
Restricted cash included $8.3 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 for tenant and capital improvements, leasing commissions, repairs and maintenance and other lender reserves for certain properties, in accordance with the respective lender’s loan agreement. Restricted cash also included $1.2 million as of December 31, 2009, for the contractual obligations related to the earnout agreements discussed in Note 5 below. No amounts were included in restricted cash related to the earnout agreements as of December 31, 2010.
 
Investment in Marketable Securities
 
Investments in marketable securities consist of investments in CMBS. ASC 470, Debt, requires the Company to classify its investments in real estate securities as “trading,” “available-for-sale” or “held-to-maturity.” The Company classifies its investments as available-for-sale as the Company intends to hold its investments until maturity, however the Company may sell them prior to their maturity. These investments are carried at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Estimated fair values are based on estimated quoted market prices from third party trading desks, where available. Upon the sale of a security, the realized net gain or loss is computed on a specific identification basis.
 
The Company monitors its available-for-sale securities for impairments. A loss is recognized when the Company determines that a decline in the estimated fair value of a security below its amortized cost is other-than-temporary. The Company considers many factors in determining whether the impairment of a security is deemed to be other-than-temporary, including, but not limited to, the length of time the security has had a decline in estimated fair value below its amortized cost, the amount of the unrealized loss, the intent and ability of the Company to hold the security for a period of time sufficient for a recovery in value, recent events specific to the issuer or industry, external credit ratings and recent changes in such ratings. The analysis of determining whether the impairment of a security is deemed to be other-than-temporary requires significant judgments and assumptions. The use of different judgments and assumptions could result in a different conclusion.
 
Unamortized premiums and discounts on securities available-for-sale are recognized in interest income on marketable securities over the contractual life, adjusted for actual prepayments, of the securities using the effective interest method.
 
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
 
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures as of December 31, 2010 consisted of the Company’s non-controlling majority interest in a joint venture that owns a multi-tenant property in Independence, Missouri and a majority interest in a joint venture that owns a ten-property storage facility portfolio. Consolidation of these investments is not required as the entities do not qualify as a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and do not meet the control requirements for consolidation, as defined in ASC 810, Consolidation. Each of us and the respective joint venture partner must approve decisions about the respective entity’s activities that have a significant effect on the success of the entity. As of December 31, 2010, the aggregate carrying value of assets held within the unconsolidated joint ventures was $148.6 million and the face value of the non-recourse mortgage notes payable was $111.6 million. As of December 31, 2009, the aggregate carrying value of assets


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held within the unconsolidated joint ventures was $152.3 million and the face value of the non-recourse mortgage notes payable was $113.5 million.
 
The Company accounts for the unconsolidated joint ventures using the equity method of accounting per guidance established under ASC 323, Investments — Equity Method and Joint Ventures (“ASC 323”). The equity method of accounting requires the investments to be initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for the Company’s share of equity in the joint ventures’ earnings and distributions. The Company evaluates the carrying amount of each investment for impairment in accordance with ASC 323. The unconsolidated joint ventures are reviewed for potential impairment if the carrying amount of the investment exceeds its fair value. To determine whether impairment is other-than-temporary, the Company considers whether it has the ability and intent to hold the investment until the carrying value is fully recovered. The evaluation of an investment in a joint venture for potential impairment can require the Company’s management to exercise significant judgments and assumptions. The use of different judgments and assumptions could result in different conclusions. No impairment losses were recorded related to the unconsolidated joint ventures for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.
 
Rents and Tenant Receivables
 
Rents and tenant receivables primarily includes amounts to be collected in future periods related to the recognition of rental income on a straight-line basis over the lease term and cost recoveries due from tenants. See “Revenue Recognition” below. The Company makes estimates of the uncollectability of its accounts receivable related to base rents, expense reimbursements and other revenues. The Company analyzes accounts receivable and historical bad debt levels, customer credit worthiness and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. In addition, tenants in bankruptcy are analyzed and estimates are made in connection with the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims. The Company’s reported net income is directly affected by management’s estimate of the collectability of accounts receivable. The Company records allowances for those balances that the Company deems to be uncollectible, including any amounts relating to straight-line rent receivables.
 
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets primarily includes expenses incurred as of the balance sheet date that relate to future periods and will be expensed or reclassified to another account during the period to which the costs relate. Any amounts with no future economic benefit are charged to earnings when identified.
 
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”), establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. All derivatives are carried at fair value. Accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on the intended use of the derivative instrument and the designation of the derivative instrument. The change in fair value of the effective portion of the derivative instrument that is designated as a hedge is recorded as other comprehensive income (loss). The changes in fair value for derivative instruments that are not designated as a hedge or that do not meet the hedge accounting criteria of ASC 815 are recorded as a gain or loss to operations.
 
Deferred Financing Costs
 
Deferred financing costs are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related financing arrangement, which approximates the effective interest method. Amortization of deferred financing costs for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, was $6.6 million, $6.0 million and $5.8 million, respectively, and was recorded in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations.


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Revenue Recognition
 
Certain properties have leases where minimum rent payments increase during the term of the lease. The Company records rental revenue for the full term of each lease on a straight-line basis. When the Company acquires a property, the term of existing leases is considered to commence as of the acquisition date for the purposes of this calculation. The Company defers the recognition of contingent rental income, such as percentage rents, until the specific target that triggers the contingent rental income is achieved. Expected reimbursements from tenants for recoverable real estate taxes and operating expenses are included in tenant reimbursement income in the period the related costs are incurred.
 
Income Taxes
 
The Company qualified and elected to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Company generally is not subject to federal corporate income tax to the extent it distributes its taxable income to its stockholders, and so long as it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income (excluding capital gains). REITs are subject to a number of other organizational and operational requirements. Even if the Company maintains its qualification for taxation as a REIT, it may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property, and federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed income.
 
Concentration of Credit Risk
 
As of December 31, 2010, the Company had cash on deposit, including restricted cash, in five financial institutions, four of which had deposits in excess of federally insured levels totaling $47.9 million; however, the Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. The Company limits cash investments to financial institutions with high credit standing; therefore, the Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash.
 
No single tenant accounted for greater than 10% of the Company’s gross annualized rental revenues for the year ended December 31, 2010. Tenants in the specialty retail, drugstore and restaurant industries comprised 18%, 16% and 13%, respectively, of the Company’s 2010 gross annualized rental revenues for the year ended December 31, 2010. Additionally, we have certain geographic concentrations in our property holdings. In particular, as of December 31, 2010, 165 of the Company’s properties were located in Texas and 22 were located in Florida, accounting for 16% and 10% of the Company’s 2010 gross annualized rental revenues, respectively.
 
Offering and Related Costs
 
Cole Advisors II funds all of the organization and offering costs on the Company’s behalf and is reimbursed for such costs up to 1.5% of gross proceeds from the Offerings, excluding selling commissions and the dealer-manager fee. No amounts were incurred by Cole Advisors II for organization and offering costs during the year ended December 31, 2010 on behalf of the Company. During the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, Cole Advisors II incurred organization and offering costs of $525,000 and $7.4 million, respectively, on behalf of the Company, of which, all were reimbursable by the Company. The offering costs, which include items such as legal and accounting fees, marketing, and promotional printing costs, are recorded as a reduction of capital in excess of par value along with sales commissions and dealer manager fees of 7% and 2%, respectively. Organization costs are expensed as incurred.
 
Due to Affiliates
 
As of December 31, 2010, $1.5 million was due to Cole Advisors II and its affiliates primarily related to the reimbursement of general and administrative, acquisition, property and asset management expenses incurred. As of December 31, 2009, the amount due to affiliates consisted of $509,000 due to Cole Advisors II


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and its affiliates primarily related to the reimbursement of general and administrative and property management expenses incurred.
 
Stockholders’ Equity
 
As of each of the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company was authorized to issue 240,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. All shares of such stock have a par value of $.01 per share. The Company’s board of directors may amend the charter to authorize the issuance of additional shares of capital stock without obtaining stockholder approval. The par value of investor proceeds raised from the Offerings is classified as common stock, with the remainder allocated to capital in excess of par value.
 
Redeemable Common Stock
 
The Company’s board of directors suspended the share redemption program on November 10, 2009 and reinstated the share redemption program, effective August 1, 2010, and adopted several amendments to the program. Pursuant to the amended share redemption program, during any calendar year, the Company will not redeem in excess of 3% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the prior calendar year (including shares requested for redemption upon the death of a stockholder), and the cash available for redemptions (including those upon death or qualifying disability) is limited to the net cumulative proceeds from the sale of shares pursuant to the DRIP. In addition, the Company will redeem shares on a quarterly basis, at the rate of one-fourth of 3% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the prior calendar year (including shares requested for redemption upon the death of a stockholder). Funding for redemptions for each quarter (including those upon death or qualifying disability of a stockholder) will also be limited to the net proceeds the Company receives from the sale of shares during such quarter under the DRIP. Prior to the amendment, the Company’s share redemption program provided that all redemptions during any calendar year, including those upon death or qualifying disability, were limited to those that could be funded with net cumulative proceeds from the DRIP. The introduction of the quarterly limits to the amended share redemption program resulted in a decrease in redeemable common stock from $87.8 million as of December 31, 2009 to $12.2 million as of December 31, 2010.
 
Pursuant to the amended program, the redemption price per share is dependent on the length of time the shares are held and the estimated share value. For purposes of establishing the redemption price per share, estimated share value means the most recently disclosed estimated value of the Company’s shares of common stock, as determined by the Company’s board of directors, including a majority of the Company’s independent directors (the “Estimated Share Value”). As of December 31, 2010, the Estimated Share Value was $8.05 per share, as determined by the Company’s board of directors on June 22, 2010.
 
Earnings Per Share
 
Earnings per share are calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period presented. Diluted income per share considers the effect of all potentially dilutive share equivalents, including outstanding employee stock options. See Note 16 below.
 
Stock Options
 
ASC 718, Compensation — Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”), requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including stock options related to the 2004 Independent Directors Stock Option Plan (“IDSOP”) (see Note 16), based on estimated fair values. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, there were 45,000 stock options outstanding under the IDSOP at a weighted average exercise price of $9.12 per share.


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Reportable Segments
 
ASC 280, Segment Reporting, establishes standards for reporting financial and descriptive information about an enterprise’s reportable segments. The Company’s operating segments consist of commercial properties, which include activities related to investing in real estate including retail, office and distribution properties and other real estate related assets. The commercial properties are geographically diversified throughout the United States, and the Company’s chief operating decision maker evaluates operating performance on an overall portfolio level. These commercial properties have similar economic characteristics, therefore the Company’s properties have been aggregated into one reportable segment.
 
Interest
 
Interest is charged to interest expense as it accrues. No interest costs were capitalized during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.
 
Distributions Payable and Distribution Policy
 
In order to maintain its status as a REIT, the Company is required to make distributions each taxable year equal to at least 90% of its taxable income excluding capital gains. To the extent funds are available, the Company intends to pay regular distributions to stockholders. Distributions are paid to stockholders of record as of the applicable record dates.
 
On June 22, 2010, the Company’s board of directors approved the Third Amended and Restated Distribution Reinvestment Plan, which was effective July 15, 2010. Pursuant to the amended DRIP, beginning with reinvestments made on or after July 15, 2010, distributions are reinvested in shares of the Company’s common stock at a price equal to the most recent Estimated Share Value. The Company’s board of directors determined that the Estimated Share Value, as of June 22, 2010, was $8.05 per share, which is the per share value used for the purchase of shares pursuant to the DRIP, beginning July 15, 2010, until such time as the board of directors provides a new share value estimate.
 
On September 20, 2010, the Company’s board of directors declared a daily distribution of $0.001712523 per share for stockholders of record as of the close of business on each day of the period commencing on October 1, 2010 and ending on December 31, 2010. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had distributions payable of $11.1 million. The distributions were paid in January 2011, of which $5.1 million was reinvested in shares through the DRIP.
 
Repurchase Agreement
 
In certain circumstances the Company may obtain financing through a repurchase agreement. The Company evaluates the initial transfer of a financial instrument and the related repurchase agreement for sale accounting treatment. In instances where the Company maintains effective control over the transferred securities, the Company accounts for the transaction as a secured borrowing, and accordingly, both the securities and related repurchase agreement payable are recorded separately in the consolidated balance sheet. In instances where the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred securities, the Company accounts for the transaction as a sale of securities for proceeds consisting of cash and a forward purchase contract.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820), (“ASU 2010-06”), which amends ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) to add new requirements for disclosures about transfers into and out of Levels 1 and 2 and separate disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements relating to


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Level 3 measurements. ASU 2010-06 also clarifies existing fair value disclosures about the level of disaggregation and about inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value. ASU 2010-06 is effective for the first reporting period (including interim periods) beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the requirement to provide the Level 3 activity of purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis, which will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of ASU 2010-06 has not had a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statement disclosures.
 
In July 2010, FASB issued ASU 2010-20, Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses, (“ASU 2010-20”), which enhances the qualitative and quantitative disclosures with respect to the credit quality and related allowance for credit losses of financing receivables. Finance receivables includes mortgage notes receivable, lease receivables and other arrangements with a contractual right to receive money on demand or on fixed or determinable dates that is recognized as an asset on an entity’s statement of financial position. Required disclosures under ASU 2010-20 as of the end of a reporting period are effective for the Company’s December 31, 2010 reporting period and disclosures regarding activities during a reporting period are effective for the Company’s March 31, 2011 interim reporting period. The Company has incorporated the required disclosures within this Annual Report on Form 10-K, where applicable. The adoption of ASU 2010-20 has not had a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
NOTE 3 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 
ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 emphasizes that fair value is intended to be a market-based measurement, as opposed to a transaction-specific measurement.
 
Fair value is defined by ASC 820 as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Depending on the nature of the asset or liability, various techniques and assumptions can be used to estimate the fair value. Assets and liabilities are measured using inputs from three levels of the fair value hierarchy, as follows:
 
Level 1 — Inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. An active market is defined as a market in which transactions for the assets or liabilities occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
 
Level 2 — Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active (markets with few transactions), inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (i.e., interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).
 
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs, only used to the extent that observable inputs are not available, reflect the Company’s assumptions about the pricing of an asset or liability.
 
A summary of the Company’s real estate assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the year ended December 31, 2010 is as follows (in thousands):
 
                                         
          Fair Value Measurement of
       
    Re-measured
    Reporting Data Using     Total
 
Description:
  Balance     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Losses  
 
Investment in real estate assets
  $ 3,523     $     $     $ 3,523     $ 4,500  
 
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fair value of $3.5 million, resulting in an impairment charge of $4.5 million, which is included in impairment on real estate assets on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
A summary of the Company’s real estate assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the year ended December 31, 2009 is as follows (in thousands):
 
                                         
          Fair Value Measurement of
       
    Re-measured
    Reporting Data Using     Total
 
Description:
  Balance     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Losses  
 
Investment in real estate assets
  $ 9,560     $     $     $ 9,560     $ 13,500  
 
During the year ended December 31, 2009, real estate assets with a carrying amount of $23.1 million related to one property were deemed to be impaired and their carrying values were reduced to their estimated fair value of $9.6 million, resulting in an impairment charge of $13.5 million, which is included in impairment on real estate assets on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
The Company used a discounted cash flow analysis and recent comparable sales transactions to estimate the fair value of real estate assets. The discounted cash flow analysis utilized internally prepared probability-weighted cash flow estimates, including estimated discount ranges and terminal capitalization rates, which were within historical average ranges and gathered for specific geographic areas based on available information obtained from third-party service providers and reports.
 
The following describes the methods the Company uses to estimate the fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities:
 
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, rents and tenant receivables and accounts payable and accrued expenses — The Company considers the carrying values of these financial instruments to approximate fair value because of the short period of time between origination of the instruments and their expected realization.
 
Mortgage notes receivable — The fair value is estimated by discounting the expected cash flows on the notes at rates at which management believes similar loans would be made as of December 31, 2010 and 2009. The estimated fair value of these notes was $83.9 million and $86.6 million as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, as compared to the carrying values of $79.8 million and $82.5 million as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.
 
Notes payable, line of credit and repurchase agreement — The fair value is estimated using a discounted cash flow technique based on estimated borrowing rates available to the Company as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009. The estimated fair value of the notes payable, line of credit and repurchase agreement was $1.7 billion and $1.5 billion as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, as compared to the carrying value of $1.7 billion and $1.6 billion as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.
 
Marketable securities — The Company’s marketable securities, including those pledged as collateral, are carried at fair value and are valued using Level 3 inputs. The Company primarily uses estimated non-binding quoted market prices from the trading desks of financial institutions that are dealers in such bonds, where available, for similar CMBS tranches that actively participate in the CMBS market, adjusted for industry benchmarks, such as the CMBX Index, where applicable. Market conditions, such as interest rates, liquidity, trading activity and credit spreads may cause significant variability to the received quotes. If the Company is unable to obtain quotes from third parties or if the Company believes quotes received are inaccurate, the Company would estimate fair value using internal models that primarily consider the CMBX Index, expected cash flows, known and expected defaults and rating agency reports. Changes in market conditions, as well as changes in the assumptions or methodology used to estimate fair value, could result in a significant increase or decrease in the recorded amount of the securities. As of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, no marketable securities were valued using internal models. Significant judgment is involved in valuations and


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different judgments and assumptions used in management’s valuation could result in different valuations. If there continues to be significant disruptions to the financial markets, the Company’s estimates of fair value may have significant volatility.
 
Derivative Instruments — The Company’s derivative instruments represent interest rate swaps and interest rate caps. All derivative instruments are carried at fair value and are valued using Level 2 inputs. The fair value of these instruments is determined using interest rate market pricing models. The Company includes the impact of credit valuation adjustments on derivative instruments measured at fair value.
 
Considerable judgment is necessary to develop estimated fair values of financial instruments. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize, or be liable for, on disposition of the financial instruments.
 
In accordance with the fair value hierarchy described above, the following table shows the fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010 (in thousands):
 
                                 
          Quoted Prices in
          Significant
 
          Active Markets for
    Significant Other
    Unobservable
 
    Balance as of
    Identical Assets
    Observable Inputs
    Inputs
 
    December 31, 2010     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
 
Assets:
                               
Marketable securities
  $ 81,995     $     $     $ 81,995  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
Interest rate swaps
  $ 3,656     $     $ 3,656     $  
                                 
 
In accordance with the fair value hierarchy described above, the following table shows the fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2009 (in thousands):
 
                                 
          Quoted Prices in
          Significant
 
          Active Markets for
    Significant Other
    Unobservable
 
    Balance as of
    Identical Assets
    Observable Inputs
    Inputs
 
    December 31, 2009     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
 
Assets:
                               
Marketable securities
  $ 56,366     $     $     $ 56,366  
Interest rate cap agreements(1)
                       
Interest rate swaps
    141             141        
                                 
Total Assets
  $ 56,507     $     $ 141     $ 56,366  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
Interest rate swaps
  $ 2,944     $     $ 2,944     $  
                                 
 
 
(1) The fair value of the interest rate cap agreements was less than $1,000 at December 31, 2009.
 
The following table shows a reconciliation of the change in fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) (in thousands) for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009:
 
                                                 
        Net Realized/
      Purchases,
       
    Balance as of
  Unrealized Gains
  Net
  Issuances,
  Transfers in
  Balance as of
    December 31,
  (Losses) Included
  Unrealized
  Settlements and
  and Out of
  December 31,
    2009   in Earnings   Gain   Amortization   Level 3   2010
 
Marketable securities
  $ 56,366     $     $ 23,051     $ 2,578     $     $ 81,995  


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        Net Realized/
      Purchases,
       
    Balance as of
  Unrealized Gains
  Net
  Issuances,
  Transfers in
  Balance as of
    December 31,
  (Losses) Included
  Unrealized
  Settlements and
  and Out of
  December 31,
    2008   in Earnings   Gain   Amortization   Level 3   2009
 
Marketable securities
  $ 24,583     $     $ 19,072     $ 12,711     $     $ 56,366  
 
NOTE 4 — INVESTMENT IN DIRECT FINANCING LEASES
 
The components of investment in direct financing leases as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 were as follows (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
 
Minimum lease payments receivable
  $ 24,376     $ 26,676  
Estimated residual value of leased assets
    27,854       27,854  
Unearned income
    (15,284 )     (16,794 )
                 
Total
  $ 36,946     $ 37,736  
                 
 
A summary of minimum future lease payments, exclusive of any renewals, under the non-cancelable direct financing leases as of December 31, 2010 is as follows (in thousands):
 
         
Year Ended December 31,
  Amount  
 
2011
  $ 2,889  
2012
    2,921  
2013
    2,932  
2014
    2,782  
2015
    2,403  
Thereafter
    10,449  
         
Total
  $ 24,376  
         
 
NOTE 5 — REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS
 
2010 Property Acquisitions
 
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company acquired a 100% interest in 31 commercial properties for an aggregate purchase price of $107.5 million (the “2010 Acquisitions”). The Company purchased the 2010 Acquisitions with a combination of proceeds from the DRIP Offering, cash flows from operations and net proceeds from borrowings. The Company allocated the purchase price of these properties to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation (in thousands):
 
         
    December 31, 2010  
 
Land
  $ 27,109  
Building and improvements
    69,047  
Acquired in-place leases
    13,894  
Acquired above-market leases
    1,498  
Acquired below-market leases
    (4,056 )
         
Total purchase price
  $ 107,492  
         
 
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payments due under the master lease agreement did not change as a result of this substitution. The allocation of the non-cash consideration resulted in an increase to the Company’s depreciable assets and a decrease in the related land assets of $136,000. No gain or loss was recorded related to this transaction.
 
The Company recorded revenue for the year ended December 31, 2010 of $2.5 million, and a net loss for the year ended December 31, 2010 of $2.3 million related to the 2010 Acquisitions. In addition, the Company expensed $3.4 million of acquisition costs related to the 2010 Acquisitions.
 
The following information summarizes selected financial information from the combined results of operations of the Company, as if all of the 2010 Acquisitions were completed on January 1, 2009 for each period presented below. The table below presents the Company’s estimated revenue and net income, on a pro forma basis, for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
 
Pro Forma Basis (unaudited):
               
Revenue
  $ 277,167     $ 285,971  
Net income
  $ 38,850     $ 25,240  
 
The unaudited pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and may not be indicative of what actual results of operations would have been had the transactions occurred at the beginning of each year, nor does it purport to represent the results of future operations.
 
2009 Property Acquisitions
 
During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company acquired a 100% interest in 20 commercial properties for an aggregate purchase price of $113.8 million (the “2009 Acquisitions”). In addition to available cash, the Company purchased the 2009 Acquisitions with the assumption of mortgage loans, with a face value totaling $100.8 million and a fair value totaling $87.8 million. The mortgage loans generally are secured by the individual property on which the loan was made. The Company allocated the purchase price of these properties to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation (in thousands):
 
         
    December 31, 2009  
 
Land
  $ 38,128  
Building and improvements
    58,484  
Acquired in-place leases
    14,581  
Acquired above-market leases
    63  
Acquired below-market leases
    (10,417 )
Fair value adjustment of assumed notes payable
    12,969  
         
Total purchase price
  $ 113,808  
         
 
The Company recorded revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009 of $6.7 million, and net losses for the year ended December 31, 2009 of $4.8 million, related to the 2009 Acquisitions. In addition, the Company expensed $3.2 million of acquisition costs related to the 2009 Acquisitions.
 
Earnout Agreements
 
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company owned two properties subject to earnout provisions obligating the Company to pay additional consideration to the respective seller contingent on the leasing and occupancy of vacant space at the properties. These earnout payments are based on a predetermined formula, and each earnout agreement has a set time period regarding the obligation to make these payments. If, at the end of the time period, certain space has not been leased and occupied, the Company will have no further obligation. During


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the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company paid $1.6 million subject to the earnout agreement provisions described above, and reduced the estimated obligation by $983,000 due to current market conditions and the expiration of the set time period provided in the earnout agreements. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had an earnout liability of $150,000, which was recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. Amounts paid and accrued under the earnout agreements are capitalized as additional purchase price of the applicable property. Reductions in the earnout liability due to changes in market conditions or expiration of the earnout period are recorded as a reduction in the purchase price of the applicable property. As of December 31, 2009, the estimated earnout obligation was $2.7 million.
 
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
 
The Company did not enter into any new joint venture agreements during the year ended December 31, 2010. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company invested $101.0 million to acquire a majority interest in a joint venture that owns a ten-property storage facility portfolio.
 
NOTE 6 — ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE LEASE ASSETS
 
Acquired intangible lease assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
                 
    As of December 31,  
    2010     2009  
 
Acquired in place leases, net of accumulated amortization of $84,507 and $58,563 respectively (with a weighted average life of 147 and 155 months, respectively)
  $ 291,048     $ 304,405  
Acquired above market leases, net of accumulated amortization of $12,880 and $8,690 respectively (with a weighted average life of 151 and 159 months, respectively)
    49,558       52,603  
                 
    $ 340,606     $ 357,008  
                 
 
Amortization expense recorded on the intangible lease assets, for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, was $33.2 million, $40.0 million and $24.4 million, respectively.
 
Estimated amortization expense to be recorded on the intangible lease assets as of December 31, 2010 for the five succeeding years is as follows (in thousands):
 
                 
    Amount  
Year
  Leases In-Place     Above Market Leases  
 
2011
  $   27,040     $      4,374  
2012
  $   26,752     $      4,341  
2013
  $   25,817     $      4,252  
2014
  $   25,212     $      4,214  
2015
  $   23,938     $      4,147  
 
NOTE 7 — INVESTMENT IN MORTGAGE NOTES RECEIVABLE
 
As of December 31, 2010, the Company owned 69 mortgage notes receivable, which were secured by 43 restaurant properties and 26 single-tenant retail properties (collectively, the “Mortgage Notes”). As of December 31, 2010, the Mortgage Notes balance was $79.8 million, which included $6.9 million premium and $2.0 million of acquisition costs, and was net of accumulated amortization of $2.1 million. As of December 31, 2009, the Mortgage Notes balance was $82.5 million, which included $6.9 million premium and $2.0 million of acquisition costs, and was net of accumulated amortization of $1.4 million. The premium and acquisition costs are amortized into interest income over the term of each of the Mortgage Notes using the


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effective interest rate method. The Mortgage Notes mature on various dates from August 1, 2020 to January 1, 2021. Interest and principal are due each month at interest rates ranging from 8.60% to 10.47% per annum and a weighted average interest rate of 9.88%. There were no amounts past due as of December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.
 
NOTE 8 — MARKETABLE SECURITIES
 
As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company owned six CMBS bonds, with an estimated aggregate fair value of $82.0 million and $56.4 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company pledged the securities as collateral to a bank under a repurchase agreement, who provided secured borrowings in the amount of $54.3 million (the “Repurchase Agreement”), with a weighted average initial interest rate of 1.68% (see Note 10 below). As a result, the Company reclassified the CMBS bonds from marketable securities to marketable securities pledged as collateral in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010. The following provides the activity for the CMBS bonds during the year ended December 31, 2010 (in thousands):
 
                         
    Amortized Cost
    Unrealized (Loss)
       
    Basis     Gain     Total  
 
Marketable securities as of December 31, 2009
  $ 63,050     $ (6,684 )   $ 56,366  
Increase in fair value of marketable securities
          23,051       23,051  
Accretion of discounts on marketable securities
    2,578             2,578  
                         
Marketable securities as of December 31, 2010
  $ 65,628     $ 16,367     $ 81,995  
                         
 
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company recognized an unrealized gain of $23.1 million related to these investments, which is included in accumulated other comprehensive income on the accompanying statements of stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2010, and the consolidated balance sheet for the year ended December 31, 2010. The Company recognized an unrealized gain of $19.1 million related to these investments for the year ended December 31, 2009, which is included in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the accompanying statements of stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2009, and the consolidated balance sheet for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
The cumulative unrealized loss as of December 31, 2009, was deemed to be a temporary impairment based upon (i) the Company having no intent to sell these securities, (ii) it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery and (iii) the Company’s expectation to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities. The Company determined that the cumulative unrealized loss resulted from volatility in interest rates and credit spreads and other qualitative factors relating to macro-credit conditions in the mortgage market. Additionally, as of December 31, 2009, the Company had determined that the subordinate CMBS tranches below the Company’s CMBS investment adequately protected the Company’s ability to recover its investment and that the Company’s estimates of anticipated future cash flows from the CMBS investment had not been adversely impacted by any deterioration in the creditworthiness of the specific CMBS issuers.


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All of the six CMBS bonds were in an unrealized gain position as of December 31, 2010. The scheduled maturities of the marketable securities as of December 31, 2010 are as follows (in thousands):
 
                 
    Available-for-Sale  
    Amortized Cost     Estimated Fair Value  
 
Due within one year
  $     $  
Due after one year through five years
    28,476       39,297  
Due after five years through ten years
    37,152       42,698  
Due after ten years
           
                 
    $      65,628     $           81,995  
                 
 
Actual maturities of marketable securities can differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay obligations. In addition, factors such as prepayments and interest rates may affect the yields on the marketable securities.
 
NOTE 9 — DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
 
In the normal course of business, the Company uses certain types of derivative instruments for the purpose of managing or hedging its interest rate risks. The table below summarizes the notional amount and fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments (in thousands). Additional disclosures related to the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments are included in Note 3 above. The notional amount under the agreements is an indication of the extent of the Company’s involvement in each instrument, but does not represent exposure to credit, interest rate or market risks.
 
                                                     
                          Fair Value of Asset  
    Balance Sheet
  Notional
    Interest
  Effective
  Maturity
  December 31,
    December 31,
 
   
Location
  Amount     Rate   Date   Date   2010(1)     2009(2)  
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Interest Rate Cap
  Prepaid expenses and other assets   $ 36,000       7.0%       8/5/2008       8/5/2010     $     $  
Interest Rate Cap
  Prepaid expenses and other assets     34,000       7.0%       10/1/2008       9/1/2010              
                                         
        $ 70,000                             $           —     $           —  
                                         
 
 
(1) The interest rate caps matured during the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
                                                     
                          Fair Value of Asset (Liability)  
    Balance Sheet
  Notional
    Interest
  Effective
  Maturity
  December 31,
    December 31,
 
   
Location
  Amount     Rate   Date   Date   2010     2009  
 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest Rate Swap
  Deferred rent, derivative and other liabilities   $ 32,000       6.2%       11/4/2008       10/31/2012     $ (1,767 )   $ (1,663 )
Interest Rate Swap
  Deferred rent, derivative and other liabilities     38,250       5.6%       12/10/2008       9/26/2011       (571 )     (778 )
Interest Rate Swap
  Deferred rent, derivative and other liabilities     15,043       6.2%       6/12/2009       6/11/2012       (531 )     (503 )
Interest Rate Swap(1)
  Deferred rent, derivative and other liabilities     7,200       5.8%       2/20/2009       3/1/2016       (210 )     100  
Interest Rate Swap(1)
  Deferred rent, derivative and other liabilities     30,000       6.0%       11/24/2009       10/16/2012       (577 )     41  
                                         
        $ 122,493                             $   (3,656 )   $   (2,803 )
                                         
 
 
(1) As of December 31, 2009, the fair value of the interest rate swap agreement was in a financial asset position and was included in the accompanying December 31, 2009 consolidated balance sheet in prepaid expenses and other assets.
 
Accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on the intended use and the designation of the derivative instrument. The change in fair value of the effective portion of the derivative instrument that is designated as a hedge is recorded as other comprehensive income or loss. The Company designated the interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges, to hedge the variability of the anticipated cash flows on its variable rate notes payable. The changes in fair value for derivative instruments that are not designated as a hedge or that do not meet the hedge accounting criteria of ASC 815, are recorded as a gain or loss in earnings. The interest rate cap agreements were not designated as hedges.
 
The following tables summarize the gains and losses on the Company’s derivative instruments and hedging activities (in thousands):
 
                         
          Amount of Gain Recognized in Income on Derivative  
Derivatives Not Designated
  Location of Gain Recognized
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
as Hedging Instruments
  in Income on Derivative     December 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
 
Interest Rate Caps(1)
    Interest expense     $     $  
 
                 
    Amount of (Loss) Recognized in Other
 
    Comprehensive Income on Derivative  
Derivatives in Cash Flow
  Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
Hedging Relationships
  December 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
 
Interest Rate Swaps(2)
  $ (853 )   $ (9 )
 
 
(1) The gain recognized on the rate cap was less than $1,000.
 
(2) There were no portions of the change in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements that were considered ineffective during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. No previously effective portion of gains or losses that were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income during the term of the hedging relationship was reclassified into earnings during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.

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The Company has agreements with each of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision whereby if the Company defaults on certain of its unsecured indebtedness, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations resulting in an acceleration of payment. In addition, the Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by its derivative counterparties. The Company believes it mitigates its credit risk by entering into agreements with credit-worthy counterparties. The Company records counterparty credit risk valuation adjustments on its interest rate swap derivative asset in order to properly reflect the credit quality of the counterparty. In addition, the Company’s fair value of interest rate swap derivative liabilities is adjusted to reflect the impact of the Company’s credit quality. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, there have been no termination events or events of default related to the interest rate swaps.
 
NOTE 10 — NOTES PAYABLE AND LINE OF CREDIT
 
As of December 31, 2010, the Company had $1.7 billion of debt outstanding, consisting of (i) $1.5 billion in fixed rate mortgage loans (the “Fixed Rate Debt”), (ii) $38.3 million in variable rate mortgage loans (the “Variable Rate Debt”), (iii) $100.0 million outstanding under the line of credit and (iv) $54.3 million outstanding under the Repurchase Agreement. The aggregate balance of gross real estate assets, net of gross intangible lease liabilities, securing the Fixed Rate Debt, Variable Rate Debt and Repurchase Agreement was $2.7 billion as of December 31, 2010. The combined weighted average interest rate was 5.66% and the weighted average years to maturity was 5.0 years.
 
Notes Payable
 
The Fixed Rate Debt has annual interest rates ranging from 4.46% to 7.22%, with a weighted average annual interest rate of 5.88%, and various maturity dates ranging from January, 2011 through August, 2031. The Variable Rate Debt has annual interest rates ranging from LIBOR plus 200 to 325 basis points, and various maturity dates in September, 2011. The notes payable are secured by properties in the portfolio and their related tenant leases, as well as other real estate related assets on which the debt was placed.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company issued $102.0 million of notes payable, which bear fixed annual interest rates ranging from 5.04% to 5.66%, and mature on various dates from August, 2017 to May, 2020. With respect to $41.0 million of such notes, the lender can reset the interest rate on May 1, 2015, at which time the Company can accept the interest rate through the maturity date of May 1, 2020, or the Company may decide to reject the rate and prepay the loan on May 1, 2015. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company repaid $84.7 million of variable rate debt and $20.4 million of fixed rate debt, including monthly principal payments on amortizing loans.
 
Generally, the Fixed Rate Debt may not be prepaid, in whole or in part, except under the following circumstances: (i) prepayment may be made subject to payment of a yield-maintenance premium or through defeasance, (ii) full prepayment may be made on any of the three monthly payment dates occurring immediately prior to the maturity date, and (iii) partial prepayments resulting from the application of insurance or condemnation proceeds to reduce the outstanding principal balance of the mortgage notes. Notwithstanding the prepayment limitations, the Company may sell the properties to a buyer that assumes the respective mortgage loan. The transfer would be subject to the conditions set forth in the individual property’s mortgage note document, including without limitation, the lender’s approval of the proposed buyer and the payment of the lender’s fees, costs and expenses associated with the sale of the property and the assumption of the loan.
 
In the event that a mortgage note is not paid off on the respective maturity date, certain mortgage notes include hyper-amortization provisions. The interest rate during the hyper-amortization period shall be the fixed interest rate as stated on the respective mortgage note agreement plus 2.0%. The individual mortgage note maturity date, under the hyper-amortization provisions, will be extended by 20 years. During such period, the lender will apply 100% of the rents collected to (i) all payments for escrow or reserve accounts, (ii) payment of interest at the


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original fixed interest rate, (iii) payments for the replacement reserve account, (iv) any other amounts due in accordance with the mortgage note agreement other than any additional interest expense, (v) any operating expenses of the property pursuant to an approved annual budget, (vi) any extraordinary expenses, (vii) payments to be applied to the reduction of the principal balance of the mortgage note, and (viii) any additional interest expense, which is not paid will be added to the principal balance of the mortgage note.
 
In general, the notes payable are non-recourse to the Company and Cole OP II, but both are liable for customary non-recourse carveouts. Certain notes payable contain customary affirmative, negative and financial covenants, including requirements for minimum net worth and debt service coverage ratios, in addition to limits on leverage ratios and variable rate debt. The Company was in compliance with the financial covenants as of December 31, 2010.
 
Line of Credit
 
On December 17, 2010, the Company entered into a senior unsecured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) providing for up to $315.0 million of borrowings pursuant to an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with a syndication of banks. Concurrently, the obligations under the Company’s $135.0 million credit agreement dated as of May 23, 2008, (the “Previous Credit Agreement”), were terminated, and all amounts outstanding under the Previous Credit Agreement were paid in full with proceeds from the Credit Facility.
 
The Credit Facility allows the Company to borrow up to $215.0 million in revolving loans and a $100.0 million term loan (the “Term Loan”). Up to 15.0% of the total amount available may be used for issuing letters of credit and up to $20.0 million may be used for “swingline” loans, which generally are loans of a minimum of $100,000 for which the Borrower receives funding on the same day as its loan request, and which are repaid within five business days. Subject to meeting certain conditions described in the Credit Agreement and the payment of certain fees, the amount of the Credit Facility may be increased up to a maximum of $450.0 million, with each increase being no less than $25.0 million. Subsequent to December 31, 2010, the Credit Facility was amended to increase the total amount of available borrowings from $315.0 million to $350.0 million and to increase the Term Loan to $111.1 million. The Credit Facility matures on December 17, 2013.
 
Loans under the Credit Facility bear interest at variable rates depending on the type of loan used. Eurodollar rate loans have variable rates which are generally equal to the one-month, two-month, three-month, or six-month LIBOR plus 275 to 400 basis points, determined by the leverage ratio of the Company in accordance with the agreement. Base rate committed loans have variable rates equal to the greater of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%; (b) Bank of America’s prime rate; or (c) the Eurodollar Rate plus 1.0%; plus 175 to 300 basis points, determined by the leverage ratio of the Company in accordance with the agreement (the “Base Rate”).
 
The Company borrowed the initial $100.0 million Term Loan under the Credit Facility on December 17, 2010, which bears interest at the Base Rate. As of December 31, 2010, the interest rate in effect for the Credit Facility was Bank of America’s prime rate plus 250 basis points. On February 24, 2011, the Company executed an interest rate swap agreement which fixed LIBOR for amounts outstanding under the Term Loan to 1.44%. The all-in rate includes a spread of 275 to 400 basis points, as determined by the leverage ratio of the Company, which was equal to 350 basis points at the time the transaction was executed. The Company will be required to make quarterly interest payments on the Term Loan, and the outstanding principal and any accrued and unpaid interest is due on December 17, 2013. The Company has established a letter of credit in the amount of $476,000 from the Credit Facility lenders to support an escrow agreement between a certain property and that property’s lender. This letter of credit reduces the amount of borrowings available under the Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had an outstanding balance of $100.0 million and $214.5 million was available under the Credit Facility. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company borrowed $189.0 million and repaid $222.0 million under the Previous Credit Agreement.


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The Credit Facility contains customary affirmative, negative and financial covenants, including requirements for minimum net worth and debt service coverage ratios, in addition to limits on the Company’s overall leverage ratios and variable rate debt. The Company was in compliance with the financial covenants as of December 31, 2010.
 
Repurchase Agreement
 
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company received financing under the Repurchase Agreement, which bears interest at a weighted average interest rate of 1.68% at December 31, 2010 and matures in January of 2011. In January 2011, the Company renewed the Repurchase Agreement, of which $44.7 million was outstanding as of March 30, 2011 with a weighted average interest rate of 1.46%. Upon maturity, the Company may elect to renew the terms under the Repurchase Agreement for periods ranging from seven days to 90 days until the CMBS bonds mature. The CMBS bonds have a weighted average remaining term of 5.41 years. The Repurchase Agreement is being accounted for as a secured borrowing because the Company maintains effective control of the financed assets.
 
Under the Repurchase Agreement, the lender retains the right to mark the underlying collateral to fair value. A reduction in the value of pledged assets would require the Company to provide additional collateral to fund margin calls. As of December 31, 2010, the amount outstanding under the Repurchase Agreement was $54.3 million and the marketable securities held as collateral had a fair value of $82.0 million and an amortized cost basis of $65.6 million. There was no cash collateral held by the counterparty as of December 31, 2010. The Repurchase Agreement is non-recourse to the Company and Cole OP II.
 
Maturities
 
The following table summarizes the scheduled aggregate principal repayments, including principal repayments on amortizing debt, for the Fixed Rate Debt, Variable Rate Debt, Credit Facility and Repurchase Agreement for the five years and thereafter subsequent to December 31, 20010 (in thousands):
 
         
    Principal
 
For the Year Ending December 31,
  Repayments(1)  
 
2011
  $ 197,403  
2012
    134,832  
2013
    105,516  
2014
    7,288  
2015
    254,854  
Thereafter
    1,039,804  
         
Total
  $ 1,739,697  
         
 
 
(1) Principal payment amounts reflect actual payments based on face amount of notes payable. As of December 31, 2010, the fair value adjustment, net of amortization of mortgage notes assumed was $12.1 million.
 
NOTE 11 — ACQUIRED BELOW MARKET LEASE INTANGIBLES
 
Acquired below market lease intangibles consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31,
    2010   2009
 
Acquired below-market leases, net of accumulated amortization of $32,095 and $21,470, respectively (with a weighted average life of 153 and 161 months, respectively)
  $ 140,797     $ 149,832  


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Amortization income recorded on the intangible lease liability for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $12.5 million, $17.4 million and $8.8 million, respectively.
 
Estimated amortization income of the intangible lease liability as of December 31, 2010 for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows (in thousands):
 
         
    Amortization of Below
 
Year
  Market Leases  
 
2011
  $      11,027  
2012
  $      10,968  
2013
  $      10,796  
2014
  $      10,681  
2015
  $      10,476  
 
NOTE 12 — SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES
 
Supplemental cash flow disclosures for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 are as follows (in thousands):
 
                         
    December 31,
    2010   2009   2008
 
Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
                       
Dividends declared and unpaid
  $ 11,097     $ 10,851     $ 11,877  
Fair value of mortgage notes assumed in real estate acquisitions
                       
at date of assumption
  $     $ 87,821     $ 171,340  
Common stock issued through the DRIP
  $ 61,377     $ 71,017     $ 53,476  
Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities
  $ 23,051     $ 19,072     $ (25,756 )
Net unrealized loss on interest rate swaps
  $ (853 )   $ (9 )   $ (2,794 )
(Decrease) Increase in earnout liability
  $ (983 )   $ (1,482 )   $ 3,944  
Accrued capital expenditures
  $ 791     $ 905     $  
Accrued deferred financing costs
  $ 107     $     $  
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:
                       
Interest paid
  $ 94,515     $ 90,628     $ 68,919  
 
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company substituted one property for two new properties under a master lease agreement with one of the Company’s tenants. The allocation of the non-cash consideration resulted in an increase to the Company’s depreciable assets and a decrease in the related land assets of $136,000. No gain or loss was recorded related to this transaction.
 
NOTE 13 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
Litigation
 
In the ordinary course of business, the Company may become subject to litigation or claims. The Company is not aware of any material pending legal proceedings of which the outcome is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on its results of operations or financial condition.
 
Environmental Matters
 
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environmental remediation. In each case, the seller of the property, the tenant of the property and/or another third party has been identified as the responsible party for environmental remediation costs related to the property. Additionally, in connection with the purchase of certain of the properties, the respective sellers and/or tenants have indemnified the Company against future remediation costs. In addition, the Company carries environmental liability insurance on our properties that provides coverage for remediation liability and pollution liability for third-party bodily injury and property damage claims. The Company does not believe that the environmental matters identified at such properties will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial statements, nor is it aware of any environmental matters at other properties which it believes will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial statements.
 
NOTE 14 — RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS
 
The Company has incurred commissions, fees and expenses payable to Cole Advisors II and certain affiliates in connection with the Offerings, and has incurred and will continue to incur commissions, fees and expenses in connection with the acquisition, management and sale of the assets of the Company.
 
Offering
 
During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company did not pay any amounts to Cole Advisors II for selling commissions or dealer manager fees. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company paid $92.8 million to Cole Advisors II for selling commissions and dealer manager fees, of which $77.5 million was reallowed to participating broker-dealers. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company did not pay any amounts to Cole Advisors II for organization and offering expenses. During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company reimbursed Cole Advisors II $525,000 and $7.4 million, respectively, for services provided by Cole Advisors II and its affiliates related to the Company’s Offerings.
 
Acquisitions and Operations
 
Cole Advisors II or its affiliates also receive acquisition and advisory fees of up to 2.0% of the contract purchase price of each asset for the acquisition, development or construction of properties and will be reimbursed for acquisition expenses incurred in the process of acquiring properties, so long as the total acquisition fees and expenses relating to the transaction do not exceed 4.0% of the contract purchase price.
 
The Company paid, and expects to continue to pay, Cole Advisors II an annualized asset management fee of 0.25% of the aggregate asset value of the Company’s aggregate invested assets (the “Asset Management Fee”). On June 22, 2010, the Company entered into the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement with Cole Advisors II, which revised the manner in which the Asset Management Fee is calculated. As amended, the Asset Management Fee will be based upon the aggregate value of the Company’s invested assets, as reasonably estimated by the Company’s board of directors. Prior to the amendment, the Asset Management Fee was based upon the greater of the aggregate book value of the Company’s invested assets or the aggregate value of the Company’s invested assets as reasonably estimated by the Company’s board of directors. The Company also reimburses certain costs and expenses incurred by Cole Advisors II in providing asset management services.
 
The Company paid, and expects to continue to pay, Cole Realty Advisors, Inc. (“Cole Realty Advisors”), its affiliated property manager, up to (i) 2.0% of gross revenues received from the Company’s single tenant properties and (ii) 4.0% of gross revenues received from the Company’s multi-tenant properties, plus leasing commissions at prevailing market rates; provided however, that the aggregate of all property management and leasing fees paid to affiliates plus all payments to third parties will not exceed the amount that other nonaffiliated management and leasing companies generally charge for similar services in the same geographic location. Cole Realty Advisors may subcontract certain of its duties for a fee that may be less than the fee


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provided for in the property management agreement. The Company will also reimburse Cole Realty Advisors’ costs of managing and leasing the properties.
 
The Company will reimburse Cole Advisors II for all expenses it paid or incurred in connection with the services provided to the Company, subject to the limitation that the Company will not reimburse Cole Advisors II for any amount by which its operating expenses (including the Asset Management Fee) at the end of the four preceding fiscal quarters exceeds the greater of (i) 2% of average invested assets, or (ii) 25% of net income other than any additions to reserves for depreciation, bad debts or other similar non-cash reserves and excluding any gain from the sale of assets for that period, unless the Company’s independent directors find that a higher level of expense is justified for that year based on unusual and non-recurring factors. The Company will not reimburse Cole Advisors II for personnel costs in connection with services for which Cole Advisors II receives acquisition fees and real estate commissions.
 
If Cole Advisors II provides services in connection with the origination or refinancing of any debt financing obtained by the Company that is used to acquire properties or to make other permitted investments, or that is assumed, directly or indirectly, in connection with the acquisition of properties, the Company will pay Cole Advisors II or its affiliates a financing coordination fee equal to 1% of the amount available under such financing; provided however, that Cole Advisors II or its affiliates shall not be entitled to a financing coordination fee in connection with the refinancing of any loan secured by any particular property that was previously subject to a refinancing in which Cole Advisors II or its affiliates received such a fee. Financing coordination fees payable from loan proceeds from permanent financing are paid to Cole Advisors II or its affiliates as the Company acquires and/or assumes such permanent financing. However, no financing coordination fees are paid on loan proceeds from any line of credit until such time as all net offering proceeds have been invested by the Company.
 
The Company recorded fees and expense reimbursements as shown in the table below for services provided by Cole Advisors II and its affiliates related to the services described above during the years indicated (in thousands):
 
                         
    Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  
 
Acquisitions and Operations:
                       
Acquisition fees and expenses
  $ 2,239     $ 3,887     $ 27,667  
Asset management fees and expenses
  $ 8,485     $ 8,404     $ 5,955  
Property management and leasing fees and expenses
  $ 7,738     $ 5,664     $ 2,813  
Operating expenses
  $ 1,494     $ 906     $  
Financing coordination fees
  $ 2,020     $ 2,095     $ 6,549  
 
Liquidation/Listing
 
If Cole Advisors II or its affiliates provides a substantial amount of services, as determined by the Company’s independent directors, in connection with the sale of one or more properties, the Company will pay Cole Advisors II up to one-half of the brokerage commission paid, but in no event to exceed an amount equal to 2% of the sales price of each property sold. In no event will the combined real estate commission paid to Cole Advisors II, its affiliates and unaffiliated third parties exceed 6% of the contract sales price. In addition, after investors have received a return of their net capital contributions and an 8% annual cumulative, non-compounded return, then Cole Advisors II is entitled to receive 10% of the remaining net sale proceeds.
 
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of cash flow necessary to generate an 8% annual cumulative, non-compounded return to investors will be paid to Cole Advisors II (the “Subordinated Incentive Listing Fee”).
 
Upon termination of the advisory agreement with Cole Advisors II, other than termination by the Company because of a material breach of the advisory agreement by Cole Advisors II, a performance fee of 10% of the amount, if any, by which (i) the appraised asset value at the time of such termination plus total distributions paid to stockholders through the termination date exceeds (ii) the aggregate capital contribution contributed by investors less distributions from sale proceeds plus payment to investors of an 8% annual, cumulative, non-compounded return on capital. No subordinated performance fee will be paid to the extent that the Company has already paid or become obligated to pay Cole Advisors II a subordinated participation in net sale proceeds or the Subordinated Incentive Listing Fee.
 
During the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, no commissions or fees were incurred for services provided by Cole Advisors II and its affiliates related to the services described above.
 
Other
 
As of December 31, 2010, and 2009, $1.5 million and $509,000, respectively, had been incurred, primarily for the general and administrative, acquisition, construction management, property and asset management expenses, by Cole Advisors II and its affiliates, but had not yet been reimbursed by the Company and were included in due to affiliates on the consolidated financial statements.
 
Transactions
 
On September 30, 2008, Cole OP II acquired a portfolio of 12 properties or investments therein from Cole Credit Property Fund, LP, an affiliate of the Company and the Company’s advisor, for $54.8 million, and a portfolio of ten properties from Cole Credit Property Fund II, LP, an affiliate of the Company and the Company’s advisor, for $66.5 million. These acquisitions were funded by net proceeds from the Follow-on Offering and the assumption of 22 loans, secured by the properties, with a face amount totaling $68.6 million and a fair value totaling $68.2 million. The Company’s board of directors, including all of the independent directors, not otherwise interested in the transaction approved these purchases as being fair and reasonable to the Company, at a price in excess of the cost to Cole Credit Property Fund, LP and Cole Credit Property Fund II, LP. The majority of our directors, including a majority of our independent directors, not otherwise interested in the transaction determined that substantial justification existed for such excess as such excess was reasonable and the costs of the interests did not exceed its then current fair market value as determined by an independent appraiser approved by the Company’s independent directors.
 
On March 25, 2008, Cole OP II borrowed $16.0 million from Series B, LLC and $16.0 million from Series C, LLC, each of which are affiliates of the Company and the Company’s advisor, by executing two promissory notes that were secured by the membership interest held by Cole OP II in certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of Cole OP II. The loan proceeds were used to acquire properties with a purchase price of $63.6 million, exclusive of closing costs. The loans bore interest at variable rates equal to the one-month LIBOR rate plus 200 basis points with monthly interest-only payments. The Company repaid all of the aforementioned loans in May 2008. The Company’s board of directors, including all of the independent directors, approved the loans as fair, competitive and commercially reasonable, and determined that their terms were no less favorable to the Company than loans between unaffiliated third parties under the same circumstances. During the year ended December 31, 2008, Cole OP II incurred $278,000 in interest expense to affiliates under the aforementioned loans.
 
NOTE 15 — ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY
 
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the management and leasing of properties owned by the Company, asset acquisition and disposition decisions, the sale of shares of the Company’s common stock available for issue, as well as other administrative responsibilities for the Company including accounting services and investor relations. As a result of these relationships, the Company is dependent upon Cole Advisors II and its affiliates. In the event that these companies are unable to provide the Company with these services, the Company would be required to find alternative providers of these services.
 
NOTE 16 — INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS’ STOCK OPTION PLAN
 
The Company has a stock option plan, the Independent Director’s Stock Option Plan (the “IDSOP”), which authorizes the grant of non-qualified stock options to the Company’s independent directors, subject to the discretion of the board of directors and the applicable limitations of the plan. The term of the IDSOP is ten years, at which time any outstanding options will be forfeited. The exercise price for the options granted under the IDSOP was $9.15 per share for 2005 and 2006 and $9.10 per share for 2007, 2008 and 2009. The Company does not intend to continue to grant options under the IDSOP; however, the exercise price for any future options granted under the IDSOP will be at least 100% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock as of the date the option is granted. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had granted options to purchase 50,000 shares, and as of December 31, 2010, options to purchase 45,000 shares at a weighted average exercise price of $9.12 per share remained outstanding with a weighted average contractual remaining life of 6.30 years. As of December 31, 2010, options to purchase 5,000 shares had been exercised at a price of $9.10 per share. A total of 1,000,000 shares have been authorized and reserved for issuance under the IDSOP.
 
During the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, the Company recorded stock-based compensation charges of $7,000, $13,000 and $8,000, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense is based on awards ultimately expected to vest and reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The Company’s calculations assume no forfeitures. As of December 31, 2010, all stock-based compensation charges related to unvested share-based compensation awards granted under the IDSOP had been recognized.
 
A summary of the Company’s stock option activity under its IDSOP during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:
 
                         
          Weighted Average
       
    Number     Exercise Price     Exercisable  
 
Outstanding as of January 1, 2009
    40,000     $ 9.13       30,000  
Granted in 2009
    10,000     $ 9.10          
Exercised in 2009
    (5,000 )   $ 9.10          
                         
Outstanding as of January 1, 2010
    45,000     $ 9.12       35,000  
Granted in 2010
        $          
Exercised in 2010
        $          
                         
Outstanding as of December 31, 2010
    45,000     $ 9.12       45,000  
                         
 
As of December 31, 2010, all of the outstanding options were fully vested and had a weighted average contractual remaining life of 6.30 years; however the weighted average exercise price was greater than the Company’s Estimated Share Value, resulting in the options having no intrinsic value. As of December 31, 2009, options to purchase 10,000 shares were unvested with a weighted average contractual remaining life of 7.33 years.


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In accordance with ASC 718 the fair value of each stock option granted was estimated as of the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes method based on the following assumptions: a weighted average risk-free interest rate from 3.47% to 5.07%, a projected future dividend yield from 6.25% to 7.00%, expected volatility from 0.00% to 36.21%, and an expected life of an option of 10 years. The Company used the calculated value method to determine volatility as calculated using the Composite REIT Index. Based on these assumptions, the aggregate fair value of the options granted was $18,000 or $1.81 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2009. During the year ended December 31, 2010 the Company did not grant any stock options under the IDSOP. As of December 31, 2010, all compensation cost related to the IDSOP had been recognized.
 
NOTE 17 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
Distribution Reinvestment Plan
 
Pursuant to the DRIP, the Company allows stockholders to elect to have their distributions reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock. On June 22, 2010, the Company’s board of directors approved an amendment to the DRIP, which was effective July 15, 2010. Pursuant to the amended DRIP, beginning with reinvestments made on or after July 15, 2010, distributions are reinvested in shares of the Company’s common stock at a price equal to the Estimated Share Value. No sales commissions or dealer manager fees are paid on shares sold under the Amended DRIP. The Company may terminate or further amend the DRIP at the Company’s discretion at any time upon ten days prior written notice to the stockholders. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, 7.0 million and 7.5 million shares were purchased under the DRIP, for $61.4 million and $71.0 million, respectively.
 
Share Redemption Program
 
The Company’s share redemption program permits its stockholders to sell their shares back to the Company after they have held them for at least one year, subject to the significant conditions and limitations described below.
 
The share redemption program provides that the Company will redeem shares of its common stock from requesting stockholders, subject to the terms and conditions of the share redemption program. On November 10, 2009, the Board of Directors voted to temporarily suspend the share redemption program other than for requests made upon the death of a stockholder. On June 22, 2010, the board of directors reinstated the share redemption program, effective August 1, 2010, and adopted several amendments to the program. In particular, during any calendar year, the Company will not redeem in excess of 3% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the prior calendar year and the cash available for redemption is limited to the proceeds from the sale of shares pursuant to the DRIP during such calendar year. In addition, the Company will redeem shares on a quarterly basis, at the rate of one-fourth of 3% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the prior calendar year (including shares requested for redemption upon the death of a stockholder). Funding for redemptions for each quarter will be limited to the net proceeds received from the sale of shares, during such quarter, under the DRIP.
 
The redemption price per share depends on the length of time the stockholder has held such shares as follows: after one year from the purchase date — 92.5% of the Estimated Share Value; after two years from the purchase date — 95.0% of the Estimated Share Value; after three years from the purchase date — 97.5% of the Estimated Share Value; and after four years from the purchase date — 100.0% of the Estimated Share Value.
 
Upon receipt of a request for redemption, the Company may conduct a Uniform Commercial Code search to ensure that no liens are held against the shares. If the Company cannot purchase all shares presented for redemption in any quarter, based upon the limit on the number of shares and/or insufficient cash available, an attempt will be made to honor redemption requests on a pro rata basis; provided, however, that priority may be given to the redemption of a deceased stockholder’s shares. Following such redemption period, the


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
unsatisfied portion of the prior redemption request must be resubmitted, prior to the last day of the new quarter. Unfulfilled requests for redemption will not be carried over automatically to subsequent redemption periods.
 
The Company redeems shares on the last business day of the month following the end of each fiscal quarter. Requests for redemption must be received on or prior to the end of the quarter in order for the Company to repurchase the shares as of the end of the month following the end of the fiscal quarter in which a redemption request is made. The Company’s board of directors may amend, suspend or terminate the share redemption program at any time upon 30 days prior written notice to the stockholders.
 
The following table shows information regarding the Company’s share redemptions during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. The information presented is based on the quarter in which the redemption request was received.
 
                                 
    Valid Redemption
  Valid Redemption
  Valid Redemption
    Requests Received   Requests Fulfilled(1)   Requests Unfulfilled
    Shares   Shares   Dollars   Shares
 
Quarter Ended:
                               
December 31, 2010
    4,156,841 (2)     1,516,884     $ 11,923,981       2,639,957  
September 30, 2010
    5,148,368 (2)(3)     1,238,461     $ 10,236,493       3,909,907  
June 30, 2010
    554,892 (3)     554,892     $ 5,529,126        
March 31, 2010
    301,043 (3)     301,043     $ 3,002,599        
 
                                 
    Valid Redemption
  Valid Redemption
  Valid Redemption
    Requests Received   Requests Fulfilled(1)   Requests Unfulfilled
    Shares   Shares   Dollars   Shares
 
Quarter Ended:
                               
December 31, 2009
    377,613 (3)     287,932     $ 2,869,610       89,681  
September 30, 2009
    649,414 (4)     266,815     $ 2,662,806       382,599  
June 30, 2009
    1,014,958 (4)     238,233     $ 2,373,381       776,725  
March 31, 2009
    3,557,146 (2)     3,557,146     $ 33,420,625        
 
 
(1) The Company generally redeems shares on the last business day of the month following the end of each fiscal quarter in which requests were received.
 
(2) A valid redemption request is one that complies with the applicable requirements and guidelines of our share redemption program in effect at such time.
 
(3) The share redemption program was suspended on November 10, 2009. Subsequent to this date, and prior to the reinstatement of the program in August, 2010, valid redemption requests were only related to death of a stockholder.
 
(4) Due to the limitation on the number of shares the Company may redeem in any calendar year, the Company was not be able to redeem any additional shares other than shares subject to redemption requested upon the death of a stockholder.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
NOTE 18 — INCOME TAXES
 
For federal income tax purposes, distributions to stockholders are characterized as ordinary dividends, capital gain dividends, or as a return of a stockholder’s invested capital. The following table represents the character of distributions to stockholder for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008:
 
                         
Character of Distributions:
  2010     2009     2008  
 
Dividend income
    35 %     39 %     45 %
Return of capital
    65 %     61 %     55 %
                         
Total
    100 %     100 %     100 %
                         
 
As of December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the tax basis carrying value of the Company’s land and depreciable real estate assets was $3.1 billion, $3.1 billion and $3.0 billion, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company had state and local income and franchise taxes of $1.2 million, $1.1 million and $1.3 million, respectively, which were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
 
NOTE 19 — OPERATING LEASES
 
The Company’s operating leases’ terms and expirations vary. The leases frequently have provisions to extend the lease agreement and other terms and conditions as negotiated.
 
The future minimum rental income from the Company’s investment in real estate assets under non-cancelable operating leases, as of December 31, 2010, is as follows (in thousands):
 
         
Year Ending December 31,
  Amount  
 
2011
  $ 238,655  
2012
    236,640  
2013
    230,500  
2014
    225,398  
2015
    217,455  
Thereafter
    1,527,679  
         
Total
  $ 2,676,327  
         
 
NOTE 20 — QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED)
 
Presented below is a summary of the unaudited quarterly financial information for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands, except for per share amounts). In the opinion of management, the statements for the interim periods presented include all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary to present a fair presentation of the results for each such periods.
 
                                 
    2010  
    First Quarter     Second Quarter     Third Quarter     Fourth Quarter  
 
Revenues
  $ 66,654     $ 67,636     $ 66,984     $ 67,876  
Operating income
    34,155       29,376 (2)     34,085       34,701  
Net income
    9,027       3,740 (2)     8,387       9,276  
Basic and diluted net income per share(1)
    0.04       0.02       0.04       0.05  
Dividends per share
    0.15       0.16       0.16       0.15  
 
 
(1) Based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding as of December 31, 2010.
 
(2) Operating and net income for the second quarter 2010 includes an impairment loss of $4.5 million related to one property.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
 
                                 
    2009  
    First Quarter     Second Quarter     Third Quarter     Fourth Quarter  
 
Revenues
  $ 68,408     $ 66,987     $ 72,187     $ 67,873  
Operating income
    32,106       20,865 (2)     32,328       34,920  
Net income (loss)
    9,631       (3,698 )(2)     6,909       9,564  
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share(1)
    0.05       (0.02 )     0.03       0.05  
Dividends per share
    0.17       0.17       0.16       0.16  
 
 
(1) Based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding as of December 31, 2009.
 
(2) Operating and net income for the second quarter 2009 includes an impairment loss of $13.5 million related to one property.
 
NOTE 21 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
Issuance of shares of common stock through DRIP
 
As of March 30, 2011, the Company had raised $2.2 billion of gross proceeds through the issuance of approximately 219.9 million shares of its common stock in the Offerings (including shares sold pursuant to the DRIP). Shares issued subsequent to December 31, 2010 were issued pursuant to the DRIP Offering.
 
Redemption of Shares of Common Stock
 
Subsequent to December 31, 2010, the Company redeemed approximately 1.5 million shares for $11.9 million, as discussed in Note 17.
 
Real Estate Acquisitions
 
Subsequent to December 31, 2010, the Company acquired a 100% interest in two commercial real estate properties for an aggregate purchase price of $8.7 million. The acquisitions were funded with available cash and net proceeds from the Offerings. Acquisition related expenses totaling $332,000 were expensed as incurred.
 
Amendment of Credit Facility and Interest Rate Swap Agreement
 
Subsequent to December 31, 2010, an amendment was made to the Credit Facility which increased the total amount of available borrowings from $315.0 million to $350.0 million, and increased the Term Loan by $11.1 million, as discussed in Note 10. Additionally, subsequent to December 31, 2010, the Company executed an interest rate swap agreement to fix the interest rate for amounts due under the Term Loan, as discussed in Note 10. As of March 30, 2011, $117.1 million was outstanding under the Credit Facility and $232.4 million was available for borrowings.
 
Notes Payable
 
Subsequent to December 31, 2010, the Company repaid $23.5 million of fixed rate debt with proceeds from the DRIP Offering and borrowings from the Credit Facility.
 
Declaration of Distributions
 
Subsequent to December 31, 2010, the board of directors of the Company authorized a daily distribution, based on 365 days in the calendar year, of $0.001712523 per share (which would equate to 6.25% on an annualized basis calculated at the current rate, assuming a $10.00 per share purchase price) for stockholders of


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
record as of the close of business on each day of the period commencing on April 1, 2011 and ending on June 30, 2011.
 
Sale of Marketable Securities
 
Subsequent to December 31, 2010, the Company sold two of its marketable securities for an aggregate net gain of $8.7 million. In connection with the sales, the Company repaid $14.2 million outstanding under the Repurchase Agreement. As of March 30, 2011, $44.7 million was outstanding under the Repurchase Agreement, which was renewed through April 2011.


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    Balance at
    Charged
    Adjustments
          Balance
 
    Beginning
    to
    to Valuation
          at end
 
    of Period     Expenses     Accounts     Deductions     of Period  
 
Year Ended December 31, 2008
                                       
Allowance for doubtful accounts
  $ 522     $ 1,933     $     $ 1,533     $ 922  
Year Ended December 31, 2009
                                       
Allowance for doubtful accounts
  $ 922     $ 1,993     $     $ 1,267     $ 1,648  
Year Ended December 31, 2010
                                       
Allowance for doubtful accounts
  $ 1,648     $ (257 )   $     $ 745     $ 646  


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                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
Real Estate Held for Investment the Company has Invested in Under Operating Leases:
24 Hour Fitness:
                                                               
Olathe, KS
    4,817       1,090       5,353             6,443       463       8/24/07       2007  
7500 Cottonwood Center:
                                                               
Jenison, MI
          1,079       4,023       24       5,126       421       3/30/07       1993  
Aaron Rents:
                                                               
Alamogordo, NM
    (9 )     273       619             892       38       9/15/08       2006  
Anderson, SC
    (9 )     156       978             1,134       57       9/15/08       1992  
Baton Rouge, LA
    (9 )     226       603             829       36       9/15/08       1999  
Beeville, TX
    (9 )     80       808             888       48       9/15/08       2004  
Calmut City, IL
    (9 )     277       992             1,269       61       9/15/08       1977  
Charlotte, NC
    (9 )     272       424             696       26       9/15/08       1957  
Chiefland, FL
    (9 )     380       651             1,031       42       9/15/08       2007  
Clanton, AL
    (9 )     231       817             1,048       48       9/15/08       2007  
Essex, MD
    (9 )     632       966             1,598       57       9/15/08       1988  
Forrest City, AR
    (9 )     246       623             869       37       9/15/08       2002  
Griffin, GA
    (9 )     483       599             1,082       37       9/15/08       2007  
Grovetown, GA
    (9 )     220       799             1,019       48       9/15/08       2007  
Harrisonville, MO
    (9 )     509       252             761       16       9/15/08       1996  
Hartsville, SC
    (9 )     304       875             1,179       51       9/15/08       2007  
Largo, FL
    (9 )     393       884             1,277       55       9/15/08       1999  
Mansfield, TX
    (9 )     244       906             1,150       56       9/15/08       2007  
Navasota, TX
    (9 )     121       866             987       53       9/15/08       2007  
Okeechobee, FL
    (9 )     305       792             1,097       50       9/15/08       2006  
Rensselaer, NY
    (9 )     699       1,337             2,036       84       9/15/08       1971  
Rome, TX
    (9 )     387       1,050             1,437       66       9/15/08       1996  
Sandersville, GA
    (9 )     153       856             1,009       51       9/15/08       2006  
Shreveport, LA
    (9 )     267       569             836       36       9/15/08       2001  
Wichita, KS
    (9 )     247       627             874       37       9/15/08       2005  
Wilton, NY
    (9 )     2,693       3,577             6,270       227       9/15/08       1987  
Mineral Wells, TX
    (9 )     263       587             850       11       4/16/10       2008  
Sweetwater, TX
    (9 )     253       660             913       12       4/16/10       2006  
ABX Air:
                                                               
Coventry, RI
    2,454       548       3,293       16       3,857       360       2/16/07       1998  
Academy Sports:
                                                               
Macon, GA
    3,478       1,232       3,901             5,133       554       1/6/06       2005  
Katy, TX
    68,250       8,853       88,008             96,861       9,749       1/18/07       1976  
Lufkin, TX
    (9 )     1,512       3,260             4,772       244       2/7/08       2003  
Advanced Auto:
                                                               
Greenfield, IN
    (9 )     670       609             1,279       93       6/29/06       2003  
Trenton, OH
    (9 )     333       651             984       100       6/29/06       2003  
Columbia Heights, MN
    1,038       549       1,071             1,620       144       7/6/06       2005  
Fergus Falls, MN
    722       187       911       (1 )     1,097       126       7/6/06       2005  
Holland Township, MI
    1,231       647       1,134             1,781       159       7/12/06       2006  
Holland, MI
    1,193       614       1,118             1,732       156       7/12/06       2006  


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SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                                                                 
                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
Advanced Auto (continued):
                                                               
Zeeland, MI
    1,057       430       1,109             1,539       155       7/12/06       2006  
Grand Forks, ND
    840       346       889             1,235       123       8/15/06       2005  
Duluth, MN
    860       284       1,050             1,334       137       9/8/06       2006  
Grand Bay, AL
    (9 )     256       770             1,026       107       9/29/06       2005  
Hurley, MS
    (9 )     171       811             982       112       9/29/06       2005  
Rainsville, AL
    (9 )     383       823             1,206       113       9/29/06       2005  
Ashland, KY
    (9 )     641       827             1,468       115       11/17/06       2006  
Jackson, OH
    (9 )     449       755             1,204       106       11/17/06       2005  
New Boston, OH
    (9 )     477       846             1,323       119       11/17/06       2005  
Scottsburg, IN
    (9 )     264       844             1,108       118       11/17/06       2006  
Maryland Heights, MO
    (9 )     736       896             1,632       120       1/12/07       2005  
Charlotte, NC
          435       905             1,340       1       12/22/10       2008  
Irvington, NJ
          1,078       924             2,002       1       12/22/10       2006  
Midwest City, OK
          248       1,222             1,470       1       12/22/10       2007  
Penns Grove, NJ
          402       907             1,309       1       12/22/10       2006  
St. Francis, WI
          394       1,065             1,459       1       12/22/10       2006  
Willingboro, NJ
          973       676             1,649       1       12/22/10       2007  
Dunellen, NJ
          1,054       1,241             2,295       1       12/22/10       2008  
Allstate Insurance:
                                                               
Cross Plains, WI
    (9 )     864       4,488       8       5,360       398       12/7/07       2007  
Yuma, AZ
    (9 )     1,426       5,885             7,311       444       5/22/08       2008  
American TV & Appliance:
                                                               
Peoria, IL
    6,530       2,028       8,172             10,200       953       10/23/06       2003  
Applebee’s:
                                                               
Albany, OR
    1,923       808       1,836             2,644       183       4/26/07       2005  
Augusta, GA
    2,252       621       2,474             3,095       236       4/26/07       2005  
Aurora (lliff), CO
    1,878       1,324       1,258             2,582       119       4/26/07       1992  
Aurora, CO
    1,727       1,001       1,373             2,374       129       4/26/07       1998  
Clovis, NM
    1,918       512       2,125             2,637       200       4/26/07       2005  
Colorado Springs, CO
    1,285       781       985             1,766       93       4/26/07       1998  
Columbus (Airport), GA
    2,176       726       2,265             2,991       217       4/26/07       2006  
Columbus (Gentian), GA
    2,449       1,098       2,263       6       3,367       217       4/26/07       2005  
Fountain, CO
    1,871       747       1,825             2,572       173       4/26/07       2005  
Gallup , NM
    2,165       499       2,477             2,976       233       4/26/07       2004  
Garden City, GA
    1,812       803       1,688             2,491       161       4/26/07       1998  
Grand Junction, CO
    2,136       915       2,021             2,936       191       4/26/07       1995  
Littleton, CO
    1,561       1,491       656             2,147       63       4/26/07       1990  
Longview, WA
    2,475       969       2,429       4       3,402       237       4/26/07       2004  
Loveland, CO
    1,441       437       1,543             1,980       146       4/26/07       1997  
Macon (Eisenhower), GA
    1,706       785       1,561             2,346       149       4/26/07       1998  
Macon (Riverside), GA
    1,726       794       1,579             2,373       151       4/26/07       1998  
Santa Fe, NM
    2,783       1,637       2,184       5       3,826       206       4/26/07       1997  
Savannah, GA
    1,842       1,079       1,454       (156 )     2,377       140       4/26/07       1993  

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SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                                                                 
                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
Applebee’s (continued):
                                                               
Union Gap, WA
    1,756       196       2,218             2,414       216       4/26/07       2004  
Walla Walla, WA
    1,642       770       1,487             2,257       150       4/26/07       2005  
Warner Robins, GA
    1,726       677       1,696             2,373       163       4/26/07       1994  
Apria Healthcare:
                                                               
St. John, MO
    4,420       1,669       4,390       133       6,192       655       3/28/07       1996  
Arby’s:
                                                               
New Castle, PA
    (9 )     555       810             1,365       62       1/31/08       1999  
Ashley Furniture:
                                                               
Amarillo, TX
    4,026       1,367       4,747             6,114       486       4/6/07       1980  
Anderson, SC
    (9 )     677       3,240       (4 )     3,913       269       9/28/07       2006  
AT&T:
                                                               
Beaumont, TX
    8,592       611       10,717             11,328       1,383       3/19/07       1971  
Santa Clara, CA
    6,032       2,455       10,876             13,331       632       9/30/08       2002  
Bank of America:
                                                               
Delray Beach, FL
    (9 )     11,890       2,984             14,874       229       1/31/08       1975  
BE Aerospace:
                                                               
Winston-Salem, NC
    (9 )     346       4,387             4,733       252       10/31/08       1987  
Best Buy:
                                                               
Fayettville, NC
    (9 )     2,020       4,285       301       6,606       374       10/4/07       1999  
Wichita, KS
    5,625       2,192       8,319             10,511       752       2/7/08       1984  
Las Cruces, NM
    3,809       1,584       4,043             5,627       248       9/30/08       2002  
Big 5 Center:
                                                               
Aurora, CO
    2,804       1,265       2,827             4,092       282       4/11/07       2006  
BJ’s Wholesale:
                                                               
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    11,125       10,920       14,762             25,682       878       9/23/08       2007  
Haverhill, MA
    9,100       5,497       13,904       49       19,450       984       4/14/08       2006  
Woodstock, GA
    9,787       3,071       11,542             14,613       586       1/29/09       2002  
Borders:
                                                               
Rapid City, SD
    4,393       1,589       1,951             3,540       191       6/1/07       1999  
Reading, PA
    4,257       2,128       3,186             5,314       297       6/1/07       1997  
Boscov’s:
                                                               
Voorhees, NJ
    (9 )     1,889       5,012             6,901       401       2/7/08       1970  
Bridgestone Tire:
                                                               
Atlanta, GA
    (9 )     1,623       977             2,600       75       2/7/08       1998  
Broadview Village Square:
                                                               
Broadview , IL
    31,500       8,489       46,933       (3 )     55,419       4,357       9/14/07       1994  
Carmax:
                                                               
Greenville, SC
    14,948       8,061       11,830             19,891       900       1/25/08       1998  
Pineville, NC
    (9 )     6,980       4,014             10,994       327       1/31/08       2002  
Raleigh, NC
    (9 )     4,000       7,669             11,669       579       1/31/08       1994  
Chambers Corner:
                                                               
Wayland, MI
          1,608       7,277       37       8,922       699       9/19/07       2000  
Chili’s:
                                                               

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COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                                                                 
                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
Chili’s (continued):
                                                               
Paris, TX
    1,790       600       1,851             2,451       204       12/28/06       1999  
Fredericksburg, TX
    1,504       820       1,290             2,110       132       6/5/07       1985  
Tilton, NH
    1,260       1,085                   1,085             3/27/09       (8 )
Childtime Childcare:
                                                               
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
          114       564             678       1       12/15/10       1974  
Arlington, TX
          268       867             1,135       1       12/15/10          
Oklahoma City (May), OK
          74       479             553       1       12/15/10       1985  
Oklahoma City (Penn), OK
          60       616             676       1       12/15/10       1986  
Rochester, NY
          107       484             591       1       12/15/10       1981  
Modesto (Honey Creek), CA
          191       605             796       1       12/15/10       1986  
Church’s Chicken:
                                                               
191 Locations
    67,582       47,249       57,362             104,611       3,754       10/31/08       1965 - 2007  
Circle K:
                                                               
Akron (1178 Arlington), OH
    698       434       834             1,268       69       12/20/07       1994  
Akron (1559 Market), OH
    698       539       832       8       1,379       68       12/20/07       1995  
Akron (1693 West Market), OH
    824       664       2,064       8       2,736       162       12/20/07       2000  
Akron (940 Arlington), OH
    562       362       1,062             1,424       87       12/20/07       1991  
Akron (Albrecht), OH
    553       400       908             1,308       73       12/20/07       1997  
Akron (Brittain), OH
    620       345       1,005       8       1,358       84       12/20/07       1995  
Akron (Brown), OH
    620       329       707             1,036       62       12/20/07       1950  
Akron (Cuyahoga), OH
    834       518       794             1,312       67       12/20/07       1998  
Akron (Darrow), OH
    620       544       849       8       1,401       69       12/20/07       1994  
Akron (Exchange), OH
    727       559       900             1,459       73       12/20/07       1996  
Akron (Main), OH
    582       330       1,288       7       1,625       106       12/20/07       2000  
Akron (Manchester), OH
    814       304       945             1,249       78       12/20/07       1994  
Akron (Ridgewood), OH
    620       435       386             821       34       12/20/07       1969  
Akron (Waterloo), OH
    611       385       1,019             1,404       83       12/20/07       2001  
Albuquerque, NM
    630       748       626             1,374       50       12/20/07       1994  
Auburn, AL
    795       693       1,045             1,738       85       12/20/07       1990  
Augusta, GA
    514       783       953             1,736       78       12/20/07       1985  
Barberton (31st St), OH
    465       389       1,519             1,908       124       12/20/07       1991  
Barberton (5th St.), OH
    611       283       1,067             1,350       85       12/20/07       1996  
Barberton (Wooster), OH
    1,105       520       1,168             1,688       95       12/20/07       2000  
Baton Rouge (Burbank), LA
    456       538       708             1,246       58       12/20/07       1976  
Baton Rouge (Floynell), LA
    650       551       686             1,237       55       12/20/07       1977  
Baton Rouge (Jefferson), LA
    494       770       600             1,370       49       12/20/07       1970  
Beaufort, SC
    805       745       663             1,408       53       12/20/07       1997  
Bedford, OH
    640       416       708             1,124       57       12/20/07       2000  
Bluffton , SC
    1,192       1,075       777             1,852       64       12/20/07       1997  
Bossier City, LA
    756       755       771             1,526       61       12/20/07       1987  
Brookpark, OH
    669       472       819             1,291       65       12/20/07       1998  
Canton (12th St.) , OH
    538       459       878             1,337       74       12/20/07       1992  

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COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                                                                 
                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
Circle K (continued):
                                                               
Canton (Tuscarwas), OH
    1,095       730       1,339             2,069       109       12/20/07       2000  
Charleston, SC
    1,289       1,182       758             1,940       60       12/20/07       1987  
Charlotte (Independence), NC
    936       589       581             1,170       48       12/20/07       1996  
Charlotte (Sharon), NC
    969       663       734             1,397       59       12/20/07       1997  
Charlotte (Sugar Creek), SC
    999       623       603             1,226       48       12/20/07       1991  
Cleveland , OH
    785       573       1,352             1,925       110       12/20/07       2002  
Columbia (Garners), SC
    1,047       645       739             1,384       59       12/20/07       1993  
Columbia (Hardscrabble), SC
    873       587       777             1,364       61       12/20/07       1997  
Columbia (Lumpkin), GA
    776       526       756             1,282       63       12/20/07       1978  
Columbus (Airport), GA
    708       569       455             1,024       38       12/20/07       1984  
Columbus (Buena Vista), GA
    746       576       623             1,199       53       12/20/07       1990  
Columbus (Warm Springs), GA
    911       2,085       2,949             5,034       232       12/20/07       1978  
Columbus (Whiteville), GA
    1,551       1,394       1,039             2,433       82       12/20/07       1995  
Copley, OH
    572       336       692       8       1,036       60       12/20/07       1993  
Cuyahoga Falls (Bath), OH
    1,008       472       1,287             1,759       103       12/20/07       2002  
Cuyahoga Falls (Port), OH
    688       413       988             1,401       81       12/20/07       1995  
Cuyahoga Falls (State), OH
    475       327       613       8       948       51       12/20/07       1972  
El Paso (Americas), TX
    1,134       696       1,272             1,968       104       12/20/07       1999  
El Paso (Mesa), TX
    591       684       821             1,505       67       12/20/07       1999  
El Paso (Zaragosa), TX
    1,057       967       764             1,731       61       12/20/07       1998  
Fairlawn, OH
    776       480       818             1,298       67       12/20/07       1993  
Fort Mill, SC
    1,202       1,207       2,007             3,214       158       12/20/07       1999  
Goose Creek, SC
    650       671       578             1,249       47       12/20/07       1983  
Huntersville, NC
    999       680       716             1,396       57       12/20/07       1996  
Kent, OH
    485       223       678             901       55       12/20/07       1994  
Lanett, AL
    441       1,645       4,693             6,338       395       12/20/07       1974  
Macon (Arkwright), GA
    543       422       675       (5 )     1,092       55       12/20/07       1993  
Macon (Riverside), GA
    582       588       625             1,213       54       12/20/07       1974  
Maple Heights, OH
    737       524       1,052             1,576       87       12/20/07       1998  
Martinez, GA
    611       506       702             1,208       58       12/20/07       1986  
Midland (Beaver Run), GA
    1,202       1,066       1,099             2,165       91       12/20/07       1995  
Mobile (Airport), AL
    834       516       651             1,167       56       12/20/07       1987  
Mobile (Moffett), AL
    635       475       374             849       33       12/20/07       1988  
Mount Pleasant, SC
    727       616       631             1,247       52       12/20/07       1978  
North Augusta, SC
    572       380       678             1,058       54       12/20/07       1999  
North Monroe, LA
    756       816       1,375             2,191       109       12/20/07       1986  
Northfield, OH
    960       829       1,564             2,393       124       12/20/07       1983  
Norton, OH
    708       374       1,430             1,804       116       12/20/07       2001  
Opelika (2nd Avenue), AL
    611       778       1,590             2,368       130       12/20/07       1989  
Opelika (Columbus), AL
    1,125       829       968             1,797       85       12/20/07       1988  
Parma, OH
    650       451       1,052             1,503       85       12/20/07       2002  
Phenix City, AL
    795       674       1,148             1,822       92       12/20/07       1999  

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COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                                                                 
                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
Circle K (continued):
                                                               
Pine Mountain, GA
    582       744       3,016             3,760       240       12/20/07       1999  
Port Wentworth, GA
    1,115       945       861             1,806       76       12/20/07       1991  
Savannah (Johnny Mercer), GA
    717       551       480             1,031       40       12/20/07       1990  
Savannah (King George), GA
    776       816       712             1,528       57       12/20/07       1997  
Seville, OH
    1,260       642       1,989       8       2,639       158       12/20/07       2003  
Shreveport , LA
    601       517       1,074             1,591       86       12/20/07       1988  
Springdale, SC
    834       368       609             977       49       12/20/07       1999  
Twinsburg, OH
    669       409       1,146             1,555       95       12/20/07       1984  
Valley, AL
    776       512       733             1,245       60       12/20/07       1974  
West Monroe (1602), LA
    824       538       1,127             1,665       89       12/20/07       1999  
West Monroe (503), LA
    727       918       660             1,578       54       12/20/07       1983  
Willoughby, OH
    591       390       1,001             1,391       80       12/20/07       1986  
Circuit City (former):
                                                               
Mesquite, TX
    4,305       1,094       6,687       24       7,805       605       6/29/07       1996  
Taunton, MA
    4,323       2,219       6,314       (5,011 )     3,522       41       7/13/07       2001  
Groveland, FL
    20,250       4,990       24,740             29,730       2,180       7/17/07       1991  
Aurora, CO
    4,777       1,763       4,295       3       6,061       381       8/22/07       1995  
Kennesaw, GA
    (9 )     2,242       18,075       4,587       24,904       1,729       1/31/08       1998  
Columbus Fish Market :
                                                               
Grandview, OH
    (9 )     1,417       1,478             2,895       11       9/27/10       1998  
Conns:
                                                               
San Antonio, TX
    2,461       1,026       3,055             4,081       376       5/26/06       2002  
Convergys:
                                                               
Las Cruces, NM
    5,015       1,740       5,785             7,525       448       6/2/08       1983  
Coral Walk:
                                                               
Cape Coral, FL
    (9 )     7,737       20,708       (267 )     28,178       1,730       6/12/08       2007  
Cost-U-Less:
                                                               
St. Croix, USVI
    4,035       706       4,472             5,178       449       3/26/07       2005  
Cumming Town Center:
                                                               
Cumming, GA
    33,700       13,555       48,146       (1,816 )     59,885       3,114       7/11/08       2007  
CVS:
                                                               
Alpharetta, GA
    (9 )     1,214       1,693             2,907       244       12/1/05       1998  
Richland Hills, TX
    (9 )     1,141       2,302             3,443       309       12/8/05       1997  
Portsmouth (Scioto Trail), OH
    1,424       561       1,639       169       2,369       238       3/8/06       1997  
Lakewood, OH
    1,348       552       1,225       80       1,857       204       4/19/06       1996  
Madison, MS
    2,809       1,068       2,835             3,903       365       5/26/06       2004  
Portsmouth, OH
    (9 )     328       1,862       193       2,383       268       6/28/06       1997  
Okeechobee, FL
    4,076       1,623       3,563             5,186       431       7/7/06       2001  
Orlando, FL
    3,016       2,125       2,213             4,338       276       7/12/06       2005  
Gulfport, MS
    2,611       1,231       2,483             3,714       295       8/10/06       2000  
Clinton, NY
    1,983       684       2,014             2,698       231       8/24/06       2006  

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COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                                                                 
                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
CVS (continued):
                                                               
Glenville Scotia, NY
    3,413       1,601       2,928             4,529       318       11/16/06       2006  
Florence, SC
    1,706       771       1,803             2,574       178       5/17/07       1998  
Indianapolis, IN
    1,860       1,077       2,238             3,315       165       2/7/08       1998  
Onley, VA
    3,339       1,584       3,156             4,740       218       5/8/08       2007  
Columbia(I), TN
    1,715       1,090       1,752             2,842       116       9/30/08       1998  
Columbia (II), TN
    1,735       1,205       1,579             2,784       106       9/30/08       1998  
Hamilton, OH
    1,678       917       1,682             2,599       106       9/30/08       1999  
Mechanicsville, NY
    1,464       415       2,104             2,519       124       9/30/08       1997  
Atlanta, GA
    1,791       910       2,450             3,360       143       10/7/08       2006  
Carrollton, TX
    (9 )     542       1,428             1,970       80       12/23/08       1995  
Kissimmee, FL
    (9 )     810       1,607             2,417       89       12/23/08       1995  
Lake Worth, TX
    (9 )     474       1,323             1,797       74       12/23/08       1996  
Richardson, TX
    1,212       476       1,769             2,245       99       12/23/08       1996  
River Oaks, TX
    1,343       819       1,711             2,530       96       12/23/08       1996  
The Colony, TX
    (9 )     460       1,422       (5 )     1,877       80       12/23/08       1996  
Wichita Falls (SW), TX
    (9 )     451       1,655             2,106       93       12/23/08       1996  
Wichita Falls, TX
    (9 )     471       1,276             1,747       71       12/23/08       1995  
Myrtle Beach, SC
    4,788       1,565       2,564             4,129       121       3/27/09       2004  
Maynard, MA
    5,596       2,157       2,049             4,206       94       3/31/09       2005  
Waynesville, NC
    3,966       420       3,005             3,425       141       3/31/09       2005  
Indianapolis (21st Street), IN
    (9 )     806       2,074             2,880       24       7/21/10       1997  
Lincoln, IN
    (9 )     375       2,473             2,848       18       9/17/10       2007  
Azle, TX
          934       2,956             3,890       3       12/16/10       2008  
Dave and Buster’s:
                                                               
Addison, IL
    5,600       5,837       6,810             12,647       644       7/19/07       2006  
David’s Bridal:
                                                               
Lenexa, KS
    1,799       766       2,197             2,963       370       1/11/06       2005  
Topeka, KS
    2,000       569       2,193             2,762       315       10/13/06       2006  
Dickinson Theater:
                                                               
Yukon, OK
    (9 )     980       3,403       7       4,390       301       7/17/07       2007  
Dick’s Sporting Goods:
                                                               
Amherst, NY
    6,321       3,147       6,084       864       10,095       790       12/20/06       1986  
Dollar General:
                                                               
Crossville, TN
    1,950       647       2,088             2,735       279       6/2/06       2006  
Ardmore, TN
    1,804       735       1,839             2,574       243       6/9/06       2005  
Livingston, TN
    1,856       899       1,687             2,586       228       6/12/06       2006  
Drexel Heritage:
                                                               
Hickory, NC
    2,763       394       3,622             4,016       964       2/24/06       1963  
Eckerd:
                                                               
Lincolnton, NC
    1,538       557       2,131             2,688       206       4/3/07       1998  
Easton, PA
    4,060       2,308       3,411             5,719       322       4/25/07       2005  
Spartanburg, SC
    2,259       1,368       1,791             3,159       177       5/17/07       1998  
EDS Information Systems:
                                                               

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COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                                                                 
                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
CVS (continued):
                                                               
Salt Lake City, UT
    18,000       2,283       19,796             22,079       1,746       7/17/07       1999  
Federal Express:
                                                               
Rockford, IL
    (9 )     1,469       3,669       16       5,154       534       12/9/05       1994  
Council Bluffs, IA
    2,185       530       1,845             2,375       208       11/15/06       1999  
Edwardsville, KS
    12,880       1,693       15,439             17,132       1,711       11/15/06       1999  
Peoria, IL
    2,080       337       2,629             2,966       232       7/20/07       1997  
Walker, MI
    4,669       1,387       4,424       27       5,838       385       8/8/07       2001  
Mishawaka, IN
    (9 )     303       3,356             3,659       253       2/7/08       1993  
Huntsville, Al
    5,268       1,576       8,252             9,828       480       9/30/08       2008  
Baton Rouge, LA
    4,510       1,822       6,332       1,561       9,715       398       10/3/08       2008  
Ferguson Enterprises:
                                                               
Auburn, AL
    1,371       663       1,401             2,064       88       8/21/08       2007  
Charlotte, NC
    4,050       2,347       7,782             10,129       512       8/21/08       2007  
Cohasset, MN
    (9 )     65       1,221             1,286       75       8/21/08       2007  
Front Royal, VA
    26,549       3,475       38,699             42,174       2,420       8/21/08       2007  
Ocala, FL
    4,080       650       6,207             6,857       398       8/21/08       2006  
Powhatan, VA
    (9 )     522       4,712             5,234       290       8/21/08       2007  
Salisbury, MD
    (9 )     773       8,016             8,789       495       8/21/08       2007  
Shallotte, NC
    (9 )     594       1,717             2,311       107       8/21/08       2006  
Gallina Centro:
                                                               
Collierville, TN
    14,200       5,669       10,347             16,016       1,104       3/26/07       2000  
Gold’s Gym:
                                                               
O’Fallon, IL
    3,650       1,407       5,253             6,660       677       9/29/06       2005  
St. Peters, MO
    5,044       2,338       4,428             6,766       409       7/31/07       2007  
O’Fallon, MS
    5,425       3,120       3,992             7,112       383       8/29/07       2007  
Gordman’s:
                                                               
Peoria, IL
    4,950       1,558       6,674             8,232       696       1/18/07       2006  
Gregg Appliances:
                                                               
Greensboro, NC
    (9 )     2,412       3,931       (366 )     5,977       297       1/11/08       2007  
Grove City, OH
    (9 )     987       4,477             5,464       312       9/17/08       2008  
Mt Juliet, TN
    2,425       2,088       3,638             5,726       240       9/23/08       2008  
Hilltop Plaza:
                                                               
Bridgeton, MO
    (9 )     8,012       13,342             21,354       1,033       2/6/08       1991  
HOM Furniture:
                                                               
Fargo, ND
    4,800       1,155       9,779             10,934       1,058       1/4/07       2004  
Home Depot:
                                                               
Bedford Park, IL
    (9 )     9,024       20,877             29,901       1,827       8/21/07       1992  
Lakewood, CO
    7,617       9,367                   9,367             8/27/08       2006  
Colma, CA
    19,300       17,636       20,114             37,750       1,161       9/30/08       1995  
Infiniti:
                                                               
Davie, FL
    5,188       3,076       5,410             8,486       630       11/30/06       2006  
Ivex Packaging:
                                                               
New Castle, PA
          162       3,877             4,039       4       12/20/10       1999  

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SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                                                                 
                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
Ferguson Enterprises: (Continued):
                                                               
J. Jill:
                                                               
Tilton, NH
    (9 )     6,214       17,378             23,592       143       9/30/10       1998  
Jo-Ann Fabrics:
                                                               
Alpharetta, GA
    (9 )     2,578       3,682             6,260       292       8/5/08       2000  
Independence, MO
          1,304       2,790             4,094       4       12/23/10       1999  
Kohl’s:
                                                               
Wichita, KS
    5,200       1,798       6,200       818       8,816       780       9/27/06       1996  
Lake Zurich, IL
    9,075       1,854       10,086             11,940       920       7/17/07       2000  
Grand Forks, ND
    5,064       1,855       5,680             7,535       383       6/11/08       2006  
Tilton, NH
    3,780       5,640                   5,640             3/27/09       (8 )
Kroger:
                                                               
LaGrange, GA
    4,750       1,101       6,032       176       7,309       559       6/28/07       1998  
LA Fitness:
                                                               
Brooklyn Park, MN
    6,030       1,963       7,460             9,423       495       6/17/08       2008  
Matteson, IL
    6,122       2,628       6,474             9,102       478       7/16/08       2007  
Greenwood, IN
    (9 )     2,233       7,670             9,903       516       8/5/08       2007  
League City, TX
    (9 )     1,597       4,832             6,429       78       5/21/10       2008  
Naperville, IL
    (9 )     2,415       5,759             8,174       83       6/30/10       2007  
La-Z-Boy:
                                                               
Glendale, AZ
    (9 )     2,515       2,968             5,483       434       10/25/05       2001  
Newington, CT
    4,140       1,466       4,979             6,445       502       1/5/07       2006  
Kentwood, MI
    3,602       1,442       3,702             5,144       377       6/28/07       1986  
Lincoln Place:
                                                               
Fairview Heights, IL
    35,432       6,010       36,738       593       43,341       3,636       4/5/07       1998  
Logan’s Roadhouse:
                                                               
Fairfax, VA
    1,117       1,527       1,414             2,941       141       3/28/07       1998  
Johnson City, TN
    1,933       1,280       1,794             3,074       178       3/28/07       1996  
Wichita Falls, TX
          435       1,670             2,105       2       12/17/10       2006  
Trussville, AL
          723       1,147             1,870       1       12/17/10       2007  
Long John Silvers:
                                                               
Houston, TX
    (9 )     965             121       1,086       10       7/19/07       2004  
Lowe’s:
                                                               
Enterprise, AL
    (9 )     1,012       5,803             6,815       833       12/1/05       1995  
Lubbock, TX
    7,475       4,581       6,563       57       11,201       808       9/27/06       1996  
Midland, TX
    7,150       3,525       7,332             10,857       891       9/27/06       1996  
Cincinnati, OH
    13,800       5,592       11,319             16,911       1,071       7/17/07       1998  
Chester, NY
    3,962       5,704                   5,704             9/19/08       2008  
Tilton, NH
    12,960       10,800                   10,800             3/27/09       (8 )
Market Pointe:
                                                               
Papillion, NE
    11,825       11,626       12,882       174       24,682       938       6/20/08       2007  
Marsh Supermarket:
                                                               
Indianapolis, IN
    5,950       1,842       10,764             12,606       802       2/7/08       1999  
Massard Farms
                                                               

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COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                                                                 
                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
LA Fitness: (Continued):
                                                               
Fort Smith, AR
    9,917       4,295       10,755       236       15,286       960       10/11/07       2001  
Mealey’s Furniture:
                                                               
Maple Shade, NJ
    (9 )     1,716       3,907       821       6,444       388       12/12/07       2007  
Mercedes Benz:
                                                               
Atlanta, GA
    (9 )     2,623       7,208             9,831       743       12/15/06       2000  
Milford Commons:
                                                               
Milford, CT
    5,449       7,525       4,257             11,782       348       1/17/08       2005  
Mountainside Fitness:
                                                               
Chandler, AZ
    (9 )     1,177       4,480             5,657       721       2/9/06       2001  
Mustang Engineering:
                                                               
Houston, TX
    (9 )     1,859       16,198             18,057       1,503       1/31/08       1983  
Northern Tool & Equipment:
                                                               
Blaine, MN
    3,185       2,233       2,432             4,665       275       2/28/07       2006  
O’Reilly Auto Parts:
                                                               
Dallas, TX
    3,290       1,896       2,904             4,800       291       2/6/07       1970  
Office Depot:
                                                               
Dayton, OH
    2,130       807       2,183             2,990       253       7/7/06       2005  
Greenville, MS
    2,192       666       2,469             3,135       291       7/12/06       2000  
Warrensburg, MO
    1,810       1,024       1,540             2,564       253       7/19/06       2001  
Benton, AR
    2,130       560       2,506             3,066       270       11/21/06       2001  
Oxford, MS
    2,295       916       2,141             3,057       226       12/1/06       2006  
Enterprise, AL
    1,850       771       1,635             2,406       167       2/27/07       2006  
Alcoa, TN
    (9 )     1,164       2,537             3,701       192       1/31/08       1999  
Laurel, MS
    (9 )     351       2,214             2,565       132       9/30/08       2002  
London, KY
    (9 )     724       2,687             3,411       200       9/30/08       2001  
OfficeMax:
                                                               
Orangeburg, SC
    1,875       590       2,363             2,953       281       2/28/07       1999  
Old Time Pottery:
                                                               
Fairview Heights, IL
    2,140       1,044       2,943       50       4,037       585       11/21/06       1979  
One Pacific Place:
                                                               
Omaha, NE
    23,400       6,254       27,877       1,329       35,460       3,858       2/6/07       1988  
Oxford Theater:
                                                               
Oxford, MS
          281       4,051             4,332       453       8/31/06       2006  
Payless Shoes:
                                                               
Columbia, SC
    (9 )     568       742             1,310       50       9/30/08       1998  
PepBoys:
                                                               
Albuquerque, NM
    2,197       1,495       1,980             3,475       149       3/25/08       1990  
Arlington Heights, IL
    3,575       1,379       4,376             5,755       327       3/25/08       1995  
Clarksville, IN
    (9 )     1,017       1,492             2,509       117       3/25/08       1993  
Colorado Springs, CO
    1,552       1,223       1,820             3,043       141       3/25/08       1994  
El Centro, CA
    (9 )     1,000       1,202             2,202       91       3/25/08       2006  
Fort Myers, FL
    1,775       2,121       2,546             4,667       188       3/25/08       1994  
Frederick, MD
    (9 )     1,786       2,812             4,598       201       3/25/08       1987  

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COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                                                                 
                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
PepBoys (continued):
                                                               
Hampton, VA
    (9 )     2,024       1,757             3,781       134       3/25/08       1993  
Lakeland, FL
    (9 )     3,313       1,991             5,304       160       3/25/08       1991  
Nashua, NH
    2,547       2,415       2,006             4,421       151       3/25/08       1996  
New Hartford, NY
    1,379       1,280       1,178             2,458       110       3/25/08       1992  
Orem, UT
    (9 )     1,392       1,224             2,616       94       3/25/08       1990  
Pasadena, TX
    (9 )     1,703       2,656             4,359       200       3/25/08       1995  
Redlands, CA
    2,690       1,460       2,918             4,378       214       3/25/08       1994  
San Antonio, TX
    1,432       905       2,091             2,996       162       3/25/08       1988  
Tamarac, FL
    (9 )     1,690       2,106             3,796       157       3/25/08       1997  
Tampa, FL
    1,121       3,902       2,035             5,937       178       3/25/08       1991  
West Warwick, RI
    (9 )     2,429       1,198             3,627       94       3/25/08       1993  
Petsmart:
                                                               
McCarran, NV
    22,000       5,151       43,546             48,697       2,801       7/2/08       2008  
Chattanooga, TN
    2,318       1,136       3,418             4,554       207       8/5/08       1996  
Daytona Beach, FL
    2,449       1,735       3,270             5,005       198       8/5/08       1996  
Fredericksburg, VA
    2,423       3,247       2,083             5,330       128       8/5/08       1997  
Plastech:
                                                               
Auburn Hills, MI
    (9 )     3,283       18,153       (2,882 )     18,554       2,020       12/15/05       1995  
Pocatello Square:
                                                               
Pocatello, ID
    17,250       3,262       18,418       (241 )     21,439       1,780       4/6/07       2006  
Rayford Square:
                                                               
Spring, TX
    5,940       2,339       6,696       178       9,213       832       3/2/06       1973  
Rite Aid:
                                                               
Alliance, OH
          432       1,446       1       1,879       225       10/20/05       1996  
Enterprise, AL
    2,043       920       2,391             3,311       330       1/26/06       2005  
Wauseon, OH
    2,142       1,047       2,333       1       3,381       326       1/26/06       2005  
Saco, ME
    1,375       391       1,989             2,380       277       1/27/06       1997  
Cleveland, OH
    1,413       566       1,753       1       2,320       250       4/27/06       1997  
Fremont, OH
    1,388       863       1,435       1       2,299       200       4/27/06       1997  
Defiance, OH
    2,321       1,174       2,373       1       3,548       308       5/26/06       2005  
Lansing, MI
    1,041       254       1,276             1,530       185       6/29/06       1950  
Glassport, PA
    2,325       674       3,112       1       3,787       334       10/4/06       2006  
Hanover, PA
    4,115       1,924       3,804             5,728       405       10/17/06       2006  
Plains, PA
    3,380       1,147       3,780             4,927       364       4/16/07       2006  
Fredericksburg, VA
    2,979       1,522       3,378             4,900       312       5/2/07       2007  
Lima, OH
    3,103       1,814       2,402             4,216       231       5/14/07       2005  
Allentown, PA
    3,615       1,635       3,654             5,289       344       5/15/07       2006  
Ruth Chris:
                                                               
Metairie, LA
    (9 )     1,701       1,262             2,963       9       9/27/10       1972  
Sarasota, FL
    (9 )     1,480       1,266             2,746       9       9/27/10       2000  
Sportsman’s Warehouse (former):
                                                               
Wichita, KS
          1,586       5,954             7,540       694       6/27/06       2006  
DePere, WI
    3,906       1,131       4,295             5,426       435       4/20/07       2004  

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COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                                                                 
                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
Staples:
                                                               
Crossville, TN
    1,885       549       2,134             2,683       372       1/26/06       2001  
Peru, IL
    1,930       1,285       1,959             3,244       259       11/10/06       1998  
Clarksville, IN
    2,900       939       3,080             4,019       376       12/29/06       2006  
Greenville, SC
    2,955       1,718       2,496             4,214       243       4/11/07       2007  
Warsaw, IN
    1,850       1,084       1,984             3,068       197       5/17/07       1998  
Guntersville, AL
    2,161       969       2,330             3,299       214       7/6/07       2001  
Moraine, OH
    (9 )     1,168       2,182       (11 )     3,339       191       10/12/07       2006  
Angola, IN
    1,999       457       2,366             2,823       148       9/30/08       1999  
Starbucks:
                                                               
Covington, TN
          563       856             1,419       88       6/22/07       2007  
Sedalia, MO
    (9 )     249       837             1,086       79       6/22/07       2006  
Bowling Green, KY
    (9 )     557       1,005       3       1,565       91       10/23/07       2007  
Shawnee, OK
    (9 )     362       644       5       1,011       61       10/31/07       2006  
Oklahoma City, OK
          386       725       5       1,116       68       11/20/07       2007  
Chattanooga, TN
          533       788       5       1,326       72       11/26/07       2007  
Maryville, TN
    (9 )     663       733       4       1,400       68       11/26/07       2007  
Powell, TN
    (9 )     517       728       4       1,249       67       11/26/07       2007  
Seymour, TN
          509       752       4       1,265       69       11/26/07       2007  
Altus, OK
          191       885             1,076       78       1/16/08       2007  
Stillwater, OK
    (9 )     164       990             1,154       82       2/28/08       2007  
Memphis, TN
          201       1,077             1,278       85       3/4/08       2007  
Ponca City, OK
          218       778             996       62       3/11/08       2007  
Kingsport, TN
    (9 )     544       733             1,277       60       3/25/08       2008  
Stations Casino:
                                                               
Las Vegas, NV
    42,250       4,976       50,024             55,000       4,003       11/1/07       2007  
Taco Bell:
                                                               
Anderson, IN
    (9 )     344       640       (13 )     971       82       7/19/07       1995  
Brazil, IN
    (9 )     539       569       (12 )     1,096       71       7/19/07       1996  
Henderson, KY
    (9 )     380       946       (14 )     1,312       106       7/19/07       1992  
Martinsville, IN
    (9 )     421       633       (12 )     1,042       80       7/19/07       1986  
Princeton, IN
    (9 )     287       628       (14 )     901       86       7/19/07       1992  
Robinson, IN
    (9 )     300       527       (11 )     816       70       7/19/07       1994  
Spencer, IN
    (9 )     216       583       (14 )     785       74       7/19/07       1999  
Vinceness, IN
    (9 )     623       648       (16 )     1,255       83       7/19/07       2000  
Washington, IN
    (9 )     334       583       (12 )     905       76       7/19/07       1995  
TelerX Marketing:
                                                               
Kings Mountain, NC
    6,083       367       7,795             8,162       749       7/17/07       2007  
Three Forks Restaurant:
                                                               
Dallas, TX
    6,675       3,641       5,678             9,319       380       6/5/08       1998  
TJ Maxx:
                                                               
Staunton, VA
    3,116       933       3,082       17       4,032       193       9/30/08       1988  

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SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                                                                 
                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
Tractor Supply:
                                                               
Parkersburg, WV
    1,793       934       2,050             2,984       314       9/26/05       2005  
La Grange, TX
    1,405       256       2,091             2,347       255       11/6/06       2006  
Livingston, TN
    1,725       430       2,360             2,790       285       11/22/06       2006  
New Braunfels, TX
    1,750       511       2,350             2,861       286       11/22/06       2006  
Crockett, TX
    1,325       291       1,957             2,248       233       12/1/06       2006  
Ankeny, IA
    1,950       717       1,984             2,701       231       2/9/07       2006  
Greenfield, MN
    2,228       1,311       2,367             3,678       227       4/2/07       2006  
Marinette, WI
    1,918       448       2,123             2,571       234       4/10/07       2006  
Paw Paw, MI
    2,048       537       2,349             2,886       226       4/10/07       2006  
Navasota, TX
    2,050       348       2,368             2,716       255       4/18/07       2006  
Fredericksburg, TX
    2,031       593       2,235             2,828       209       5/8/07       2007  
Fairview, TN
    1,931       449       2,234             2,683       208       5/25/07       2007  
Baytown, TX
    2,251       808       2,212             3,020       203       6/11/07       2007  
Prior Lake, MN
    3,283       1,756       2,948       98       4,802       278       6/29/07       1991  
Rome, NY
    1,774       1,231       1,747             2,978       135       1/4/08       2003  
Clovis, NM
    (9 )     695       2,129             2,824       153       4/7/08       2007  
Carroll, OH
    1,119       798       1,030             1,828       148       5/8/08       1976  
Baldwinsville, NY
    1,868       1,110       1,938             3,048       118       10/15/08       2005  
LaGrange, KY
    (9 )     584       2,322             2,906       155       11/19/08       2008  
Lowville, NY
    (9 )     126       1,848             1,974       27       6/3/10       2010  
Malone, NY
    (9 )     168       1,852             2,020       27       6/3/10       2010  
Elletsville, IN
    (9 )     248       1,992             2,240       15       9/13/10       2010  
TutorTime:
                                                               
Pittsburgh, PA
          508       391             899       1       12/15/10       1985  
Victoria Crossing:
                                                               
Victoria, TX
    8,288       2,207       9,531       15       11,753       988       1/12/07       2006  
Wadsworth Boulevard:
                                                               
Denver, CO
    12,025       4,723       12,728       237       17,688       1,630       2/6/06       1991  
Walgreens:
                                                               
Brainerd, MN
    2,814       981       2,882             3,863       429       10/5/05       2000  
Florissant, MO
    3,372       1,482       3,205             4,687       424       11/2/05       2001  
St Louis (Gravois), MO
    3,999       2,220       3,305             5,525       438       11/2/05       2001  
St Louis (Telegraph), MO
    3,289       1,745       2,875             4,620       381       11/2/05       2001  
Columbia, MO
    3,805       2,353       3,351             5,704       473       11/22/05       2002  
Olivette, MO
    4,747       3,077       3,798             6,875       521       11/22/05       2001  
Knoxville, TN
    3,088       1,826       2,465             4,291       331       5/8/06       2000  
Picayune, MS
    2,766       1,212       2,548             3,760       292       9/15/06       2006  
Cincinnati, OH
    3,341       1,335       3,272             4,607       322       3/6/07       2000  
Madeira, OH
    2,876       1,060       2,911             3,971       288       3/6/07       1998  
Sharonville, OH
    2,655       1,203       2,836       352       4,391       309       3/6/07       1998  
Shreveport, LA
    2,815       477       2,648             3,125       260       3/23/07       1998  
Bridgetown, OH
    3,043       1,537       2,356             3,893       231       4/30/07       1998  
Dallas, TX
    2,175       992       2,749       619       4,360       314       5/9/07       1996  

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COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                                                                 
                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
Walgreens (continued):
                                                               
Bryan, TX
    4,111       783       4,792       (4 )     5,571       441       5/18/07       2001  
Harris County, TX
    3,673       1,651       3,007             4,658       289       5/18/07       2000  
Gainesville, FL
    2,465       1,079       2,398       18       3,495       220       6/1/07       1997  
Kansas City (63rd St), MO
    3,035       1,255       2,944       363       4,562       290       7/11/07       2000  
Kansas City (Independence), MO
    2,990       1,233       3,066             4,299       272       7/11/07       1997  
Kansas City (Linwood), MO
    2,438       1,066       2,634       201       3,901       249       7/11/07       2000  
Kansas City (Troost), MO
    2,464       1,149       3,288             4,437       291       7/11/07       2000  
Topeka, KS
    1,870       860       2,142             3,002       190       7/11/07       1999  
Fort Worth, TX
    3,675       276       2,982             3,258       260       7/17/07       1992  
Richmond, VA
    (9 )     745       2,902             3,647       262       8/17/07       1997  
Dallas, TX
    (9 )     367       2,214       (1 )     2,580       189       8/27/07       1997  
Brentwood, TN
    2,700       2,904       2,179       (74 )     5,009       181       10/17/07       2006  
Harriman, TN
    2,500       1,133       3,526             4,659       289       10/24/07       2007  
Beverly Hills, TX
    2,185       1,286       2,562       691       4,539       250       12/5/07       2007  
Waco, TX
    2,185       1,138       2,683       700       4,521       260       12/5/07       2007  
Cincinnati (Seymour), OH
    (9 )     756       2,587             3,343       212       12/21/07       2000  
Oneida, TN
    2,500       555       3,938             4,493       295       2/29/08       2007  
Batesville, MS
    2,566       1,558       3,265             4,823       242       3/31/08       2007  
Elmira, NY
    2,900       1,996       3,831             5,827       263       5/1/08       2007  
Hibbing, MN
    2,557       1,048       2,763             3,811       185       5/14/08       2007  
Essex, MD
    3,920       1,208       4,725             5,933       311       5/30/08       2007  
Bath, NY
    2,581       1,114       2,924             4,038       195       6/2/08       2008  
Chino Valley, AZ
    3,272       1,779       3,014             4,793       195       6/2/08       2007  
Albany, GA
    2,791       929       3,177             4,106       213       6/11/08       2008  
Rome, NY
    2,758       1,170       3,121             4,291       201       7/15/08       2007  
Columbus, MS
    2,730       1,193       2,831             4,024       191       7/24/08       2004  
Mobile, AL
    2,805       1,654       3,286             4,940       209       8/28/08       2007  
Akron, OH
    (9 )     565       1,961       16       2,542       125       9/30/08       1994  
Broken Arrow, OK
    935       770       1,274             2,044       86       9/30/08       1993  
Crossville, TN
    2,753       878       3,154             4,032       210       9/30/08       2001  
Jacksonville, FL
    2,695       1,044       4,178             5,222       253       9/30/08       2000  
LaMarque, TX
    2,213       450       3,461             3,911       207       9/30/08       2000  
Newton, IA
    (9 )     505       3,456             3,961       209       9/30/08       2000  
Saginaw, MI
    2,213       801       2,977             3,778       182       9/30/08       2001  
Seattle, WA
    3,355       2,944       3,206             6,150       194       9/30/08       2002  
Tulsa, OK
    1,926       651       2,168             2,819       137       9/30/08       1994  
Tulsa, OK
    985       192       1,935             2,127       123       9/30/08       1993  
Evansville, IN
    2,423       1,131       2,898             4,029       155       11/25/08       2007  
Austin, MN
    3,531       1,049       1,940             2,989       89       3/27/09       2002  
Canton, IL
    4,429       842       3,046             3,888       142       3/27/09       2006  
Galloway, OH
    4,250       1,055       2,834             3,889       134       3/27/09       2003  
Humble, TX
    4,395       1,092       3,027             4,119       139       3/27/09       2003  

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COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                                                                 
                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
Walgreens (continued):
                                                               
Memphis, TN
    5,058       693       3,827             4,520       179       3/27/09       2002  
Parkville, MO
    4,274       1,461       2,243             3,704       107       3/27/09       2006  
San Antonio, TX
    4,060       991       3,005             3,996       138       3/27/09       2004  
Toledo, OH
    5,400       1,208       3,469             4,677       160       3/27/09       2005  
Antioch, TN
    4,425       479       3,411             3,890       158       3/31/09       2002  
Decatur, IL
    4,003       680       2,989             3,669       141       3/31/09       2005  
Long Beach, MS
    3,662       791       2,600             3,391       121       3/31/09       2005  
Roselle, NJ
    5,742       1,632       3,746             5,378       170       3/31/09       2002  
Saraland, AL
    5,079       1,415       3,187             4,602       146       3/31/09       2003  
Mt. Pleasant, TX
          1,098       3,447             4,545       4       12/21/10       2009  
Wal-Mart:
                                                               
Anderson, SC
    8,160       3,265       8,442       1,271       12,978       911       5/8/07       1993  
New London, WI
    1,778       658       1,938       135       2,731       200       5/9/07       1991  
Spencer, IN
    1,377       612       1,427       176       2,215       156       5/23/07       1987  
Bay City, TX
    (9 )     637       2,558       (6 )     3,189       229       8/14/07       1990  
Washington, IL
    (9 )     1,043       2,386       118       3,547       224       9/10/07       1989  
Borger, TX
    (9 )     932       1,828       (10 )     2,750       161       9/12/07       1991  
Whiteville, NC
    (9 )     854       1,357       (9 )     2,202       139       10/11/07       1988  
WaWa:
                                                               
Hockessin, DE
    2,709       1,850       2,000             3,850       277       3/29/06       2000  
Manahawkin, NJ
    2,617       1,359       2,360             3,719       268       3/29/06       2000  
Narberth, PA
    2,422       1,659       1,782             3,441       248       3/29/06       2000  
Wehrenberg Theatre:
                                                               
Arnold, MO
    (9 )     2,798       4,604       126       7,528       561       6/14/06       1998  
Weston Shops:
                                                               
Weston, FL
    (9 )     6,034       9,573             15,607       645       7/30/08       2007  
Wickes Furniture (former):
                                                               
Chicago, IL
    15,925       9,896       11,282       (11,377 )     9,801       476       10/17/07       2007  
WinCo Foods:
                                                               
Eureka, CA
    11,247       4,277       10,919       380       15,576       1,033       6/27/07       1960  
Winter Garden Village:
                                                               
Winter Garden, FL
    105,700       22,862       151,385       854       175,101       9,050       9/26/08       2007  
                                                                 
TOTAL
    1,498,777       812,555       2,117,884       (3,214 )     2,927,225       178,884                  
                                                                 
Real Estate Held for Investment the Company has Invested in Under Direct Financing Leases(7):
Academy Sports:
                                                               
Houston, TX
    3,825       3,953       1,952       1       5,906             6/27/07       1995  
Baton Rouge, LA
    4,687       2,719       6,014       1,937       10,670             7/19/07       1996  
Houston (Breton), TX
    3,045       1,194       4,675             5,869             7/19/07       1995  
Houston (Southwest), TX
    4,625       3,377       5,066       3,127       11,570       22       7/19/07       1996  
North Richland Hills, TX
    4,217       2,097       5,693             7,790             7/19/07       1996  
Best Buy:
                                                               
Evanston, IL
    5,900       3,661       6,984       2       10,647             6/27/07       1996  

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COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                                                                 
                    Gross Amount
           
                    at Which
           
                    Carried
           
        Initial Costs to Company   Total
  At December 31,
  Accumulated
       
            Buildings &
  Adjustment
  2010
  Depreciation
  Date
  Date
Description(1)
  Encumbrances   Land   Improvements   to Basis   (2)(3)(5)   (4)(6)   Acquired   Constructed
 
Wal-Mart (continued):
                                                               
Warwick , RI
    5,350       3,948       9,544             13,492             6/27/07       1992  
CVS:
                                                               
Amarillo, TX
    1,741       832       2,563             3,395             7/19/07       1994  
Del City, OK
    2,631       1,085       4,496             5,581             7/19/07       1998  
Eckerd:
                                                               
Mantua, NJ
    1,470       943       1,495       2       2,440             6/27/07       1993  
Vineland, NJ
    3,500       2,353       4,743             7,096             6/27/07       1997  
Chattanooga, TN
    1,920       1,023       2,976             3,999             7/19/07       1997  
Mableton, GA
    1,197       716       1,699             2,415             7/19/07       1994  
                                                                 
TOTAL
    44,108       27,901       57,900       5,069       90,870       22                  
                                                                 
 
 
(1) As of December 31, 2010, we owned 412 single-tenant, freestanding retail properties, 292 single-tenant, freestanding commercial properties and 21 multi-tenant retail properties.
 
(2) The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is approximately $3.3 billion.
 
(3) The following is a reconciliation of total real estate carrying value for the years ended December 31:
 
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 2,921,274     $ 2,834,730     $ 1,606,722  
Additions
                       
Acquisitions
    96,156       97,167       1,218,764  
Improvements
    6,668       3,558        
Adjustment to basis
                13,024  
                         
Total additions
    102,824       100,725       1,231,788  
                         
Deductions
                       
Cost of real estate sold
    5       162       440  
Adjustment to basis
    1,190       2,401        
Other (including provision for impairment of real estate assets)
    4,808       11,618       3,340  
                         
Total deductions
    6,003       14,181       3,780  
                         
Balance, end of period
  $ 3,018,095     $ 2,921,274     $ 2,834,730  
                         
 
(4) The following is a reconciliation of accumulated depreciation for the years ended December 31:
 

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COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
SCHEDULE III — REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION — (Continued)
December 31, 2010
(In thousands)
 
                         
    2010     2009     2008  
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 122,887     $ 67,326     $ 24,882  
Additions
                       
Acquisitions — Depreciation Expense for Building, Acquisition Costs & Tenant Improvements Acquired
    56,280       56,049       42,645  
Improvements — Depreciation Expense for Tenant Improvements and Building Equipment
    335       59       3  
                         
Total additions
    56,615       56,108       42,648  
                         
Deductions
                       
Cost of real estate sold
                 
Other (including provision for impairment of real estate assets)
    596       547       204  
                         
Total deductions
    596       547       204  
                         
Balance, end of period
  $ 178,906     $ 122,887     $ 67,326  
                         
 
 
(5) In 2010, 2009 and 2008, provisions for impairment were recorded on one property.
 
(6) The Company’s assets are depreciated or amortized using the straight-lined method over the useful lives of the assets by class. Generally, tenant improvements and lease intangibles are amortized over the respective lease term and buildings are depreciated over 40 years.
 
(7) For financial reporting purposes, the lease has been recorded as a direct financing lease; therefore, depreciation is generally not applicable.
 
(8) Subject to a ground lease and therefore date constructed is not applicable.
 
(9) Part of the Credit Facility’s unencumbered borrowing base. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had $100.0 million outstanding under the Credit Facility.

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(In thousands)
 
                                             
                                    Carrying
 
                Final
  Periodic
        Face Amount
    Amount
 
Mortgage Loans
          Interest
  Maturity
  Payment
  Prior
    of Mortgages
    of Mortgages(3)
 
Receivable(1)
  Description   Location   Rate   Date   Terms(2)   Liens     (In thousands)     (In thousands)  
 
Cracker Barrel Notes
  Retail   (4)   9.84%   8/1/2020   P & I     None     $ 44,046     $ 44,970  
KFC Notes
  Retail   (5)   10.47%   10/1/2020   P & I     None       20,206       21,600  
O’Reilly Notes
  Retail   (6)   8.60-9.35%   1/1/2021   P & I     None       12,555       13,208  
                                             
                                $ 76,807     $ 79,778  
                                             
 
 
(1) No individual mortgage loan exceeds 3 percent of the total of the carrying amount for all mortgage loans.
 
(2) P & I = Principal and interest payments.
 
(3) The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $83.9 million.
 
(4) The Cracker Barrel Notes are secured by 23 restaurant properties located in 16 states.
 
(5) The KFC Notes are secured by 20 restaurant properties located in nine states.
 
(6) The O’Reilly Notes are secured by 26 commercial retail properties located in two states.
 
The following shows changes in the carrying amounts of mortgage loans receivable during the period (in thousands):
 
         
Balance at December 31, 2009
  $ 82,500  
Additions:
       
New mortgage loans
     
Premium on new mortgage loans and capitalized loan costs
     
Acquisition costs related to investment in mortgage notes receivable
     
Deductions:
       
Collections of principal
    (2,035 )
Amortization of premium and capitalized loan costs
    (687 )
         
Balance at December 31, 2010
  $ 79,778  
         


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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) 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, this 30th day of March, 2011.
 
Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc.
 
  By: 
/s/  CHRISTOPHER H. COLE
Christopher H. Cole
Chief Executive Officer and President
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
 
             
Signature   Title   Date
 
         
/s/  CHRISTOPHER H. COLE

Christopher H. Cole
  Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer)   March 30, 2011
         
/s/  D. KIRK MCALLASTER, JR.

D. Kirk McAllaster, Jr.
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)   March 30, 2011
         
/s/  SIMON J. MISSELBROOK

Simon J. Misselbrook
  Vice President of Accounting (Principal Accounting Officer)   March 30, 2011
         
/s/  MARCUS E. BROMLEY

Marcus E. Bromley
  Director   March 30, 2011
         
/s/  GEORGE N. FUGELSANG

George N. Fugelsang
  Director   March 30, 2011


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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
The following exhibits are included, or incorporated by reference, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 (and are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
 
         
Exhibit No.
  Description
 
  3 .1   Fifth Articles of Amendment and Restatement, as corrected. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 333-121094), filed on March 23, 2006).
  3 .2   Amended and Restated Bylaws. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 333-121094), filed on September 6, 2005).
  3 .3   Articles of Amendment to Fifth Articles of Amendment and Restatement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 of the Company’s Form S-11 (File No. 333-138444), filed on November 6, 2006).
  4 .1   Form of Subscription Agreement and Subscription Agreement Signature Page. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s post-effective amendment to Form S-11 (File No. 333-138444), filed on February 1, 2008).
  4 .2   Form of Additional Investment Subscription Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s post-effective amendment to Form S-11 (File No. 333-138444), filed on February 1, 2008).
  10 .1   2004 Independent Directors’ Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Form S-11 (File No. 333-121094), filed on December 9, 2004).
  10 .2   Form of Stock Option Agreement under 2004 Independent Directors’ Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s pre-effective amendment to Form S-11 (File No. 333-121094), filed on April 11, 2005).
  10 .3   Amended and Restated Property Management and Leasing Agreement, dated September 16, 2005, by and among Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc., Cole Operating Partnership II, LP and Fund Realty Advisors, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 333-121094), filed on September 23, 2005).
  10 .4   Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement, dated September 16, 2005, by and between Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. and Cole REIT Advisors II, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 333-121094), filed on September 23, 2005).
  10 .5   Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Cole Operating Partnership II, LP, dated September 16, 2005, by and between Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. and the limited partners thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 333-121094), filed on September 23, 2005).
  10 .6*   Third Amended and Restated Distribution Reinvestment Plan.
  10 .7   First Amendment to Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement, dated April 17, 2006, between Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. and Cole REIT Advisors II, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q (File No. 000-51963), filed on May 12, 2006).
  10 .8   Form of Dealer Manager Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to the Company’s pre-effective amendment to Form S-11 (File No. 333-138444), filed on April 12, 2007).
  10 .9   First Amendment to Amended and Restated Property Management and Leasing Agreement, dated May 9, 2007, by and among Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc., Cole Operating Partnership II, LP and Cole Realty Advisors, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s pre-effective amendment to Form S-11 (File No. 333-138444), filed on May 10, 2007).
  10 .10   First Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Cole Operating Partnership II, LP, dated May 9, 2007, by and between Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. and the limited partners thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s pre-effective amendment to Form S-11 (File No. 333-138444), filed on May 10, 2007).
  10 .11   Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Property Management and Leasing Agreement, dated June 1, 2008, by and among Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc., Cole Operating Partnership II, LP and Cole Realty Advisors, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s post-effective amendment to Form S-11 (File No. 333-138444), filed on July 29, 2008).
  10 .12   Second Amended and Restated Distribution Reinvestment Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form S-3 (File No. 333-153578), filed on September 18, 2008).


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Exhibit No.
  Description
 
  10 .13   Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement by and between the Company and Cole Advisors II (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q (File No. 000-51963), filed on August 12, 2010).
  10 .14*   Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 17, 2010 among Cole Operating Partnership II, LP, as Borrower and Bank of America N.A. as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Syndication Agent, U.S. Bank National Association and RBS Citizens, N.A., d/b/a Charter One, as Co-Documentation Agents, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Book Managers.
  14 .1   Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K (file No. 000-51963), filed on March 23, 2006).
  21 .1   List of Subsidiaries. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to the Company’s POS AM (File No. 333-121094), filed on December 20, 2006).
  23 .1*   Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
  31 .1*   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  31 .2*   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32 .1**   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
* Filed herewith.
 
** In accordance with Item 601(b) (32) of Regulation S-K, this Exhibit is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Such certifications will not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.

EX-10.6 2 g26607exv10w6.htm EX-10.6 exv10w6
Exhibit 10.6
COLE CREDIT PROPERTY TRUST II, INC.
THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED
DISTRIBUTION REINVESTMENT PLAN
Effective July 1, 2010
     Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), has adopted this Third Amended and Restated Distribution Reinvestment Plan (the “Plan”), to be administered by the Company or an unaffiliated third party (the “Administrator”) as agent for participants in the Plan (“Participants”), on the terms and conditions set forth below.
     1. Election to Participate. Any holder of shares of common stock of the Company, par value $.01 per share (the “Shares”), and, subject to Section 8(b) herein, any participant in any previous or subsequent publicly offered limited partnership, real estate investment trust or other real estate program sponsored by an affiliate of Cole REIT Advisors II, LLC, the Company’s advisor (an “Affiliated Program”), may become a Participant in the Plan by making a written election to participate in the Plan by completing and executing an authorization form obtained from the Administrator or any other appropriate documentation as may be acceptable to the Administrator. Participants in the Plan generally are required to have the full amount of their cash distributions (other than “Excluded Distributions” as defined below) with respect to all Shares, or shares of stock or units of limited partnership interest of an Affiliated Program (collectively, “Securities”), owned by them reinvested pursuant to the Plan. However, the Administrator shall have the sole discretion, upon the request of a Participant, to accommodate a Participant’s request for less than all of the Participant’s Securities to be subject to participation in the Plan.
     2. Distribution Reinvestment. The Administrator will receive all cash distributions (other than Excluded Distributions) paid by the Company or an Affiliated Program with respect to Securities of Participants (collectively, the “Distributions”). Participation will commence with the next Distribution payment after receipt of the Participant’s election pursuant to Paragraph 1 hereof, provided it is received on or prior to the last day of the period to which such Distribution relates. A holder of Securities will become a Participant in the Plan effective on the first day of the period following such election, and the election will apply to all Distributions attributable to such period and to all periods thereafter. As used in this Plan, the term “Excluded Distributions” shall mean those cash or other distributions designated as Excluded Distributions by the Company’s board of directors, or the board of directors or general partner of an Affiliated Program, as applicable.
     3. General Terms of Plan Investments.
          (a) The Administrator will invest Distributions in Shares at a price equal to the Estimated Share Value (as defined herein), as adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations, splits, recapitalizations and the like with respect to the Shares. For purposes of establishing the purchase price for Shares pursuant to the Plan, “Estimated Share Value” shall mean the most recently disclosed reasonable estimated value of the Shares as determined by the Company’s board of directors, including a majority of the independent directors. If the Company has sold property and has made one or more special distributions to stockholders of all or a portion of the net proceeds from such sales subsequent to the establishment of the Estimated Share Value, the purchase price for Shares will be reduced by the net sale proceeds per share distributed to investors prior to the investment date. The Company’s board of directors will, in its sole discretion, determine which distributions, if any, constitute a special distribution. No advance notice of pricing pursuant to this Paragraph 3(a) shall be required, other than to the extent the issue is a material event, requiring the public filing of a Form 8-K.
          (b) The Administrator will invest Distributions in Shares that are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) pursuant to an effective registration statement for Shares for use in the Plan (a “Registration Statement”).
          (c) Selling commissions will not be paid for the Shares purchased pursuant to the Plan.
          (d) Dealer manager fees will not be paid for the Shares purchased pursuant to the Plan.
          (e) For each Participant, the Administrator will maintain an account which shall reflect for each period for which Distributions are paid (a “Distribution Period”) the Distributions received by the Administrator on behalf of such Participant. A Participant’s account shall be reduced as purchases of Shares are made on behalf of such Participant.

 


 

          (f) Distributions shall be invested in Shares by the Administrator on the payment date with respect to such Distributions to the extent Shares are available for purchase under the Plan. If sufficient Shares are not available, any such funds that have not been invested in Shares within 30 days after receipt by the Administrator and, in any event, by the end of the fiscal quarter in which they are received, will be distributed to Participants. Any interest earned on such accounts will be returned to the respective Participant.
          (g) Participants may acquire fractional Shares, computed to four decimal places, so that 100% of the Distributions will be used to acquire Shares. The ownership of the Shares shall be reflected on the books of the Company or its transfer agent.
          (h) A Participant will not be able to acquire Shares under the Plan to the extent that such purchase would cause the Participant to exceed the ownership limits set forth in the Company’s charter, as amended, unless exempted by the Board.
     4. Absence of Liability. Neither the Company nor the Administrator shall have any responsibility or liability as to the value of the Shares or any change in the value of the Shares acquired for the Participant’s account. Neither the Company nor the Administrator shall be liable for any act done in good faith, or for any good faith omission to act hereunder.
     5. Suitability. Each Participant shall notify the Administrator in the event that, at any time during his participation in the Plan, there is any material change in the Participant’s financial condition, as compared to information previously provided to the shareholder’s broker or financial advisors or inaccuracy of any representation under the subscription agreement for the Participant’s initial purchase of Securities. A material change shall include any anticipated or actual material decrease in net worth or annual gross income, or any other material change in circumstances that is likely to cause the Participant’s broker or financial advisor to determine that an investment in Shares is no longer suitable and appropriate for the Participant or that would cause the Participant to fail to meet the minimum suitability standards set forth in the Subscription Agreement signed by the Participant.
     6. Reports to Participants. Within ninety (90) days after the end of each calendar year, the Administrator will mail to each Participant a statement of account describing, as to such Participant, the Distributions received, the number of Shares purchased and the per share purchase price for such Shares pursuant to the Plan during the prior year. Each statement also shall advise the Participant that, in accordance with Section 5 hereof, the Participant is required to notify the Administrator in the event there is any material change in the Participant’s financial condition or if any representation made by the Participant under the subscription agreement for the Participant’s initial purchase of Securities becomes inaccurate. Tax information regarding a Participant’s participation in the Plan will be sent to each Participant by the Company or the Administrator at least annually.
     7. Taxes. Taxable Participants may incur a tax liability for Distributions even though they have elected not to receive their Distributions in cash but rather to have their Distributions reinvested in Shares under the Plan.
     8. Reinvestment in Subsequent Programs.
          (a) The Company may determine, in its sole discretion, to cause the Administrator to provide to each Participant notice of the opportunity to have some or all of such Participant’s Distributions (at the discretion of the Administrator and, if applicable, the Participant) invested through the Plan in any publicly offered Affiliated Program (a “Subsequent Program”). If the Company makes such an election, Participants may invest Distributions in equity securities issued by such Subsequent Program through the Plan only if the following conditions are satisfied:
          (i) prior to the time of such reinvestment, the Participant has received the final prospectus and any supplements thereto offering interests in the Subsequent Program and such prospectus allows investment pursuant to a distribution reinvestment plan;
          (ii) a registration statement covering the interests in the Subsequent Program has been declared effective under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended;
          (iii) the offering and sale of such interests are qualified for sale under the applicable state securities laws;
          (iv) the Participant executes the subscription agreement included with the prospectus for the Subsequent Program; and

 


 

          (v) the Participant qualifies under applicable investor suitability standards as contained in the prospectus for the Subsequent Program.
          (b) The Company may determine, in its sole discretion, to cause the Administrator to allow one or more participants of an Affiliated Program to become a “Participant.” If the Company makes such an election, such Participants may invest distributions received from the Affiliated Program in Shares through this Plan, if the following conditions are satisfied:
          (i) prior to the time of such reinvestment, the Participant has received the final prospectus and any supplements thereto offering interests in the Plan and such prospectus allows investment pursuant to the Plan;
          (ii) a registration statement covering the interests in the Plan has been declared effective under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended;
          (iii) the offering and sale of such interests are qualified or sale under the applicable state securities laws;
          (iv) the Participant executes the subscription agreement included with the prospectus for the Plan; and
          (v) the Participant qualifies under applicable investor suitability standards as contained in the prospectus for the Plan, the Participant’s broker or financial advisor determines that an investment in Shares is suitable and appropriate for the Participant.
     9. Termination.
          (a) A Participant may terminate or modify his participation in the Plan at any time by written notice to the Administrator. To be effective for any Distribution, such notice must be received by the Administrator on or prior to the last day of the Distribution Period to which it relates.
          (b) A Participant’s transfer of Shares will terminate participation in the Plan with respect to such transferred Shares as of the first day of the Distribution Period in which such transfer is effective, unless the transferee of such Shares in connection with such transfer demonstrates to the Administrator that such transferee meets the requirements for participation hereunder and affirmatively elects participation by delivering an executed authorization form or other instrument required by the Administrator.
     10. State Regulatory Restrictions. The Administrator is authorized to deny participation in the Plan to residents of any state or foreign jurisdiction that imposes restrictions on participation in the Plan that conflict with the general terms and provisions of this Plan.
     11. Amendment or Termination by Company.
          (a) The terms and conditions of this Plan may be amended by the Company at any time, including but not limited to an amendment to the Plan to substitute a new Administrator to act as agent for the Participants, by mailing an appropriate notice at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date thereof to each Participant, provided, however, the Company may not amend the Plan to (a) provide for selling commissions or dealer manager fees to be paid for shares purchased pursuant to this Plan or (b) revoke a Participant’s right to terminate or modify his participation in the Plan.
          (b) The Administrator may terminate a Participant’s individual participation in the Plan and the Company may terminate the Plan itself, at any time by providing ten (10) days’ prior notice to a Participant, or to all Participants, as the case may be.
          (c) After termination of the Plan or termination of a Participant’s participation in the Plan, the Administrator will send to each Participant a check for the amount of any Distributions in the Participant’s account that have not been invested in Shares. Any future Distributions with respect to such former Participant’s Shares made after the effective date of the termination of the Participant’s participation will be sent directly to the former Participant.
     12. Participation by Limited Partners of Cole Operating Partnership II, LP. For purposes of this Plan, “stockholders” shall be deemed to include limited partners of Cole Operating Partnership II, LP (the “Partnership”), “Participants” shall be deemed to include limited partners of the Partnership that elect to participate in the Plan, and

 


 

“Distribution,” when used with respect to a limited partner of the Partnership, shall mean cash distributions on limited partnership interests held by such limited partner.
     13. Governing Law. This Plan and the Participants’ election to participate in the Plan shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maryland.
     14. Notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given by any provision of this Plan shall be in writing and, if to the Administrator, addressed to Cole Credit Property Trust II Investor Services Department, 2575 East Camelback Road, Suite 500, Phoenix, Arizona 85016, or such other address as may be specified by the Administrator by written notice to all Participants. Notices to a Participant may be given by letter addressed to the Participant at the Participant’s last address of record with the Administrator or by filing such notice with the SEC as part of a current report to stockholders on Form 8-K. Each Participant shall notify the Administrator promptly in writing of any changes of address.

 

EX-10.14 3 g26607exv10w14.htm EX-10.14 exv10w14
Exhibit 10.14
 
Published CUSIP Number: _______
AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
Dated as of December 17, 2010
among
COLE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP II, LP,
as the Borrower,
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer,
JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,
as Syndication Agent,
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
and
RBS CITIZENS, N.A., D/B/A CHARTER ONE,
as Co-Documentation Agents
and
THE OTHER LENDERS PARTY HERETO
Arranged By:
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
and
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC,
as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Book Managers
 

 


 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
         
Section   Page  
ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS AND ACCOUNTING TERMS
    1  
1.01 Defined Terms
    1  
1.02 Other Interpretive Provisions
    25  
1.03 Accounting Terms
    25  
1.04 Rounding
    26  
1.05 Times of Day
    26  
1.06 Letter of Credit Amounts
    26  
 
ARTICLE II. THE COMMITMENTS AND CREDIT EXTENSIONS
    26  
2.01 Commitments
    26  
2.02 Borrowings, Conversions and Continuations of Committed Loans
    26  
2.03 Letters of Credit
    27  
2.04 Swing Line Loans
    34  
2.05 Prepayments
    36  
2.06 Termination or Reduction of Commitments
    36  
2.07 Repayment of Loans
    37  
2.08 Interest
    37  
2.09 Fees
    37  
2.10 Computation of Interest and Fees; Retroactive Adjustments of Applicable Rate
    38  
2.11 Evidence of Debt
    38  
2.12 Payments Generally; Administrative Agent’s Clawback
    39  
2.13 Sharing of Payments by Lenders
    40  
2.14 Increase in Commitments
    40  
2.15 Cash Collateral
    41  
2.16 Defaulting Lenders
    42  
 
ARTICLE III. TAXES, YIELD PROTECTION AND ILLEGALITY
    44  
3.01 Taxes
    44  
3.02 Illegality
    46  
3.03 Inability to Determine Rates
    47  
3.04 Increased Costs
    47  
3.05 Compensation for Losses
    48  
3.06 Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lenders
    49  
3.07 Survival
    49  
 
ARTICLE IV. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CREDIT EXTENSIONS
    49  
4.01 Conditions of Initial Credit Extension
    49  
4.02 Conditions to all Credit Extensions
    50  
 
ARTICLE V. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
    51  
5.01 Existence, Qualification and Power
    51  
5.02 Authorization; No Contravention
    51  
5.03 Governmental Authorization; Other Consents
    51  
5.04 Binding Effect
    51  
5.05 Financial Statements; No Material Adverse Effect
    51  
5.06 Litigation
    52  
5.07 No Default
    52  

 


 

         
Section   Page  
5.08 Ownership of Property; Liens
    52  
5.09 Environmental Compliance
    52  
5.10 Insurance
    52  
5.11 Taxes
    53  
5.12 ERISA Compliance
    53  
5.13 Subsidiaries; Equity Interests
    53  
5.14 Margin Regulations; Investment Company Act
    53  
5.15 Disclosure
    54  
5.16 Compliance with Laws
    54  
5.18 OFAC Representation
    54  
5.19 Solvency
    54  
5.20 REIT Status
    55  
 
ARTICLE VI. AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS
    55  
6.01 Financial Statements
    55  
6.02 Certificates; Other Information
    56  
6.03 Notices
    57  
6.04 Payment of Obligations
    57  
6.05 Preservation of Existence, Etc.
    57  
6.06 Maintenance of Properties
    58  
6.07 Maintenance of Insurance
    58  
6.08 Compliance with Laws
    58  
6.09 Books and Records
    58  
6.10 Inspection Rights
    58  
6.11 Use of Proceeds
    58  
6.12 Environmental Matters
    58  
6.13 Additional Subsidiary Guarantors
    59  
6.14 Removal of Qualified Unencumbered Properties
    60  
 
ARTICLE VII. NEGATIVE COVENANTS
    60  
7.01 Liens
    60  
7.02 Investments
    60  
7.03 Indebtedness
    61  
7.04 Fundamental Changes
    62  
7.05 Dispositions
    63  
7.06 Dividend Payout Ratio
    63  
7.07 Change in Nature of Business
    63  
7.08 Transactions with Affiliates
    64  
7.09 Burdensome Agreements
    64  
7.10 Use of Proceeds
    64  
7.11 Financial Covenants
    64  
7.12 Additional Restricted Actions
    65  
7.13 Organizational Matters
    65  
7.14 Ownership and Creation of Subsidiaries
    66  
 
ARTICLE VIII. EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
    66  
8.01 Events of Default
    66  
8.02 Remedies Upon Event of Default
    67  
8.03 Application of Funds
    68  

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Section   Page  
ARTICLE IX. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
    68  
9.01 Appointment and Authority
    68  
9.02 Rights as a Lender
    69  
9.03 Exculpatory Provisions
    69  
9.04 Reliance by Administrative Agent
    69  
9.05 Delegation of Duties
    70  
9.06 Resignation of Administrative Agent
    70  
9.07 Non-Reliance on Administrative Agent and Other Lenders
    70  
9.08 No Other Duties, Etc.
    71  
9.09 Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim
    71  
9.10 Collateral and Guaranty Matters
    71  
 
ARTICLE X. MISCELLANEOUS
    71  
10.01 Amendments, Etc.
    71  
10.02 Notices; Effectiveness; Electronic Communication
    73  
10.03 No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies; Enforcement
    74  
10.04 Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver
    75  
10.05 Payments Set Aside
    76  
10.06 Successors and Assigns
    76  
10.07 Treatment of Certain Information; Confidentiality
    80  
10.08 Right of Setoff
    81  
10.09 Interest Rate Limitation
    81  
10.10 Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness
    81  
10.11 Survival of Representations and Warranties
    81  
10.12 Severability
    82  
10.13 Replacement of Lenders
    82  
10.14 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Etc.
    82  
10.15 Waiver of Jury Trial
    83  
10.16 No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility
    83  
10.17 USA PATRIOT Act Notice
    84  
10.18 Electronic Execution of Assignments and Certain Other Documents
    84  
10.19 Time of the Essence
    84  
10.20 Amendment and Restatement; Entire Agreement
    84  

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SCHEDULES    
 
           
 
    1.01     Existing Letters of Credit
 
    2.01     Commitments and Applicable Percentages
 
    5.05     Supplement to Interim Financial Statements
 
    5.06     Litigation
 
    5.08     Real Property Assets and Qualified Unencumbered Properties
 
    5.09     Environmental Matters
 
    5.13     Subsidiaries; Other Equity Investments
 
    5.17     Intellectual Property Matters
 
    7.01     Existing Liens
 
    7.03     Existing Indebtedness
 
    10.02     Administrative Agent’s Office; Certain Addresses for Notices
 
           
EXHIBITS    
    Form of
 
           
 
    A     Committed Loan Notice
 
    B     Swing Line Loan Notice
 
    C-1     Revolving Note
 
    C-2     Term Note
 
    C-3     Swing Line Note
 
    D-1     Compliance Certificate
 
    D-2     Borrowing Base Compliance Certificate
 
    E-1     Form of Assignment and Assumption
 
    E-2     Administrative Questionnaire
 
    F     Guaranty
 
    G     Opinion Matters
 
    H     Environmental Investigations

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AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
     This AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into, as of December 17, 2010, among Cole Operating Partnership II, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Borrower”), each lender from time to time party hereto (collectively, the “Lenders” and individually, a “Lender”), and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer.
     The Borrower has requested that the Lenders provide the credit facility set forth herein, and the Lenders are willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
     In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
ARTICLE I.
DEFINITIONS AND ACCOUNTING TERMS
     1.01 Defined Terms. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
     “Adjusted Annual EBITDA” means, with respect to the Consolidated Group for any period, an amount equal to the Consolidated Net Income for the most recently ended Measurement Period, as adjusted by (a) adding or deducting for, as appropriate, any adjustment made under GAAP during such Measurement Period for straight lining of rents, gains or losses from sales of assets, extraordinary items, taxes, depreciation, amortization, interest expenses, other non-cash items, fees and expenses associated with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, and the Consolidated Group Pro Rata Share of interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, other non-cash items and extraordinary items for the Investment Affiliates; (b) deducting an annual amount for capital expenditures for such Measurement Period equal to (i) $0.25 per square foot for office Projects, (ii) $0.15 per square foot for retail Projects and (iii) $0.10 per square foot for industrial Projects, in each case, multiplied by the weighted average gross leaseable area for such Projects (including only the square footage, FF&E, or units in (i) — (iii) above which is owned by the Consolidated Group during such Measurement Period and excluding the square footage, FF&E, or units of the buildings on the ground leased portion of any Property for which one of the members of the Consolidated Group is the lessor); and (c) adding the Advisor Fee Adjustment for such Measurement Period; provided, however, Adjusted Annual EBITDA attributable to Excluded Tenants shall be excluded for purposes of the definition of Adjusted Annual EBITDA.
     “Adjusted Unencumbered NOI” means, with respect to Projects owned by the Borrower and Subsidiary Guarantors for any period, Unencumbered NOI for the most recently ended Measurement Period less an amount for capital expenditures equal to (a) $0.25 per square foot for office Projects, (b) $0.15 per square foot for retail Projects, and (c) $0.10 per square foot for industrial Projects, in each case, multiplied by the weighted average gross leaseable area for such Projects (including only the square footage or units in (a) — (c) above which is or are owned by the Borrower and Subsidiary Guarantors during such Measurement Period and excluding the square footage or units of the buildings on the ground leased portion of any Project for which one of the members of the Borrower and Subsidiary Guarantors is the lessor).
     “Administrative Agent” means Bank of America in its capacity as administrative agent under any of the Loan Documents, or any successor administrative agent.
     “Administrative Agent’s Office” means the Administrative Agent’s address and, as appropriate, account as set forth on Schedule 10.02, or such other address or account as the Administrative Agent may from time to time notify to the Borrower and the Lenders.
     “Administrative Questionnaire” means an Administrative Questionnaire in substantially the form of Exhibit E-2 or any other form approved by the Administrative Agent.
     “Advisors” means Cole REIT Advisors II, LLC and its Affiliates, together with its successors, if any.

 


 

     “Advisor Fee” means, collectively, (a) an asset management fee based upon the aggregate value of the Projects plus costs and expenses incurred by Advisors in providing asset management services and (b) property management fees based upon gross revenues plus costs and expenses incurred by Advisors in providing property management services.
     “Advisor Fee Adjustment” means, for any period, the aggregate Advisor Fees paid to the Advisors that was deducted in determining Consolidated Net Income for such period less an amount equal to four and one half of one percent (4.5%) of aggregate Consolidated Net Income from all Projects during such period; provided that, any such Advisor Fee in an amount in excess of four and one half of one percent (4.5%) of such aggregate Consolidated Net Income for such period is subject to the Advisor Fee Subordination Agreement.
     “Advisor Fee Subordination Agreement” means that certain Advisor Fee Subordination Agreement, dated as of the Closing Date, as amended, restated, supplemented or modified from time to time, by and among Cole REIT Advisors II, LLC, the Borrower, CCPT II and the Administrative Agent.
     “Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, another Person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, Controls or is Controlled by or is under common Control with the Person specified.
     “Aggregate Revolving Commitments” means the Revolving Commitments of all the Revolving Lenders. The aggregate principal amount of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments in effect on the Closing Date is TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN MILLION and No/100 DOLLARS ($215,000,000.00).
     “Aggregate Term Loan Amount” means the aggregate amount of Term Loans of all the Term Lenders. The aggregate principal amount of the Aggregate Term Loan Amount in effect on the Closing Date is ONE HUNDRED MILLION and No/100 DOLLARS ($100,000,000.00).
     “Agreement” means this Credit Agreement, as amended, restated, supplemented or modified from time to time.
     “Applicable Percentage” means, (a) with respect to each Revolving Lender, the percentage (carried out to the ninth decimal place) of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments represented by such Revolving Lender’s Revolving Commitment at such time; provided that if the commitment of each Revolving Lender to make Revolving Loans and the obligation of the L/C Issuer to make L/C Credit Extensions has been terminated pursuant to Section 8.02 or if the Aggregate Revolving Commitments have expired, then the Applicable Percentage of each Revolving Lender shall be determined based on the Applicable Percentage of such Revolving Lender most recently in effect, giving effect to any subsequent assignments and (b) with respect to each Term Lender, the percentage (carried out to the ninth decimal place) of the Outstanding Amount of the Committed Term Loans represented by such Term Lender’s Term Loans at such time. The Applicable Percentage of each Lender on the Closing Date, after giving effect to this Agreement, is set forth opposite the name of such Lender on Schedule 2.01, as it may change from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof.
     “Applicable Rate” means, from time to time, the applicable rate per annum set forth in the table below opposite the Leverage Ratio, as determined as of the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter.
                     
        Applicable Rate   Applicable Margin
        for Eurodollar Rate   for Base Rate Loans
        Loans and Letters   (including Swing
Pricing Level   Leverage Ratio   of Credit   Line Loans)
I
  ≤45%     2.75 %     1.75 %
 
                   
II
  >45% and ≤50%     3.00 %     2.00 %
 
                   
III
  >50% and ≤55%     3.25 %     2.25 %
 
                   
IV
  >55% and ≤60%     3.50 %     2.50 %
 
                   
V
  >60%     4.00 %     3.00 %

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Initially, the Applicable Rate shall be determined based upon the Leverage Ratio specified in the certificate delivered pursuant to Section 4.01(a)(viii). Any increase or decrease in the Applicable Rate resulting from a change in the Leverage Ratio shall become effective as of the first Business Day immediately following the date a Compliance Certificate is delivered pursuant to Section 6.02(a); provided, however, that if a Compliance Certificate is not delivered when due in accordance with such Section, then Pricing Level V shall apply as of the first Business Day after the date on which such Compliance Certificate was required to have been delivered (until such time as such delinquent Compliance Certificate is delivered).
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this definition, the determination of the Applicable Rate for any period shall be subject to the provisions of Section 2.10(b).
     “Approved Fund” means any Fund that is administered or managed by (a) a Lender, (b) an Affiliate of a Lender or (c) an entity or an Affiliate of an entity that administers or manages a Lender.
     “Arrangers” means Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, each in its capacity as a joint lead arranger and a joint book manager.
     “Assignee Group” means two or more Eligible Assignees that are Affiliates of one another or two or more Approved Funds managed by the same investment advisor.
     “Assignment and Assumption” means an assignment and assumption entered into by a Lender and an assignee (with the consent of any party whose consent is required by Section 10.06(b)), and accepted by the Administrative Agent, in substantially the form of Exhibit E-1 or any other form approved by the Administrative Agent.
     “Attributable Indebtedness” means, on any date, (a) in respect of any Capitalized Lease Obligation of any Person, the capitalized amount thereof that would appear on a balance sheet of such Person prepared as of such date in accordance with GAAP, and (b) in respect of any Synthetic Lease Obligation, the capitalized amount of the remaining lease payments under the relevant lease that would appear on a balance sheet of such Person prepared as of such date in accordance with GAAP if such lease were accounted for as a capital lease.
     “Audited Financial Statements” means the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Consolidated Group for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, and the related consolidated statements of income or operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for such fiscal year of the Consolidated Group, including the notes thereto.
     “Availability Period” means the period from and including the Closing Date to the earliest of (a) the Maturity Date, (b) the date of termination of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments pursuant to Section 2.06, and (c) the date of termination of the commitment of each Lender to make Loans and of the obligation of the L/C Issuer to make L/C Credit Extensions pursuant to Section 8.02.
     “Bank of America” means Bank of America, N.A. and its successors.
     “Base Rate” means for any day a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus one half of one percent (0.5%), (b) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced from time to time by Bank of America as its “prime rate” and (c) the Eurodollar Rate plus one percent (1.0%). The “prime rate” is a rate set by Bank of America based upon various factors including Bank of America’s costs and desired return, general economic conditions and other factors, and is used as a reference point for pricing some loans, which may be priced at, above, or below such announced rate. Any change in such rate announced by Bank of America shall take effect at the opening of business on the day specified in the public announcement of such change.
     “Base Rate Committed Loan” means a Committed Loan that is a Base Rate Loan.
     “Base Rate Loan” means a Loan that bears interest based on the Base Rate.

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     “Borrower” has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph hereto.
     “Borrower Materials” has the meaning specified in Section 6.02.
     “Borrowing” means a Committed Borrowing or a Swing Line Borrowing, as the context may require.
     “Borrowing Base” means the lesser of (a) an amount equal to sixty percent (60%) of the Unencumbered Asset Value and (b) the Unencumbered Mortgageability Amount.
     “Borrowing Base Compliance Certificate” means a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit D-2.
     “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks are authorized to close under the Laws of, or are in fact closed in, the state where the Administrative Agent’s Office is located and, if such day relates to any Eurodollar Rate Loan, means any such day on which dealings in Dollar deposits are conducted by and between banks in the London interbank eurodollar market.
     “Capitalization Rate” means eight percent (8.0%).
     “Capitalized Lease Obligation” means the monetary obligation of a Person under any lease of any property by such Person as lessee which would, in accordance with GAAP, be required to be accounted for as a capital lease on the balance sheet of such Person.
     “Cash Collateralize” means to pledge and deposit with or deliver to the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender or the L/C Issuer (as applicable) and the Lenders, as collateral for L/C Obligations, Obligations in respect of Swing Line Loans or obligations of Lenders to fund participations in respect thereof (as the context may require), cash or deposit account balances or, if the L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender benefitting from such collateral and Borrower shall agree, other credit support, in each case pursuant to documentation in form and substance satisfactory to (a) the Administrative Agent and (b) the L/C Issuer or the Swing Line Lender, as applicable. “Cash Collateral” shall have a meaning correlative to the foregoing and shall include the proceeds of such cash collateral and other credit support.
     “Cash Equivalents” means, as of any date:
     (a) securities issued or directly and fully guaranteed or insured by the United States Government or any agency or instrumentality thereof having maturities of not more than one (1) year from such date;
     (b) mutual funds organized under the United States Investment Company Act rated AAm or AAm-G by S&P and P-1 by Moody’s;
     (c) certificates of deposit or other interest-bearing obligations of a bank or trust company which is a member in good standing of the Federal Reserve System having a short term unsecured debt rating of not less than A-1 by S&P and not less than P-1 by Moody’s (or in each case, if no bank or trust company is so rated, the highest comparable rating then given to any bank or trust company, but in such case only for funds invested overnight or over a weekend) provided that such investments shall mature or be redeemable upon the option of the holders thereof on or prior to a date one (1) month from the date of their purchase;
     (d) certificates of deposit or other interest-bearing obligations of a bank or trust company which is a member in good standing of the Federal Reserve System having a short term unsecured debt rating of not less than A-1+ by S&P, and not less than P-1 by Moody’s and which has a long term unsecured debt rating of not less than A1 by Moody’s (or in each case, if no bank or trust company is so rated, the highest comparable rating then given to any bank or trust company, but in such case only for funds invested overnight or over a weekend) provided that such investments shall mature or be redeemable upon the option of the holders thereof on or prior to a date three (3) months from the date of their purchase;

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     (e) bonds or other obligations having a short term unsecured debt rating of not less than A-1+ by S&P and P-1+ by Moody’s and having a long term debt rating of not less than A1 by Moody’s issued by or by authority of any state of the United States, any territory or possession of the United States, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and agencies thereof, or any political subdivision of any of the foregoing;
     (f) repurchase agreements issued by an entity rated not less than A-1+ by S&P, and not less than P-1 by Moody’s which are secured by U.S. Government securities of the type described in clause (i) of this definition maturing on or prior to a date one (1) month from the date the repurchase agreement is entered into;
     (g) short term promissory notes rated not less than A-1+ by S&P, and not less than P-1 by Moody’s maturing or to be redeemable upon the option of the holders thereof on or prior to a date one (1) month from the date of their purchase; and
     (h) commercial paper (having original maturities of not more than three hundred sixty-five (365) days) rated at least A-1+ by S&P and P-1 by Moody’s and issued by a foreign or domestic issuer who, at the time of the investment, has outstanding long-term unsecured debt obligations rated at least A1 by Moody’s.
     “C Corporation” means a corporation that is taxed under Subchapter C of Chapter 1 of the Code.
     “CCPT II” means Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc., a Maryland corporation, together with its successors.
     “Change in Law” means the occurrence, after the date of this Agreement, of any of the following: (a) the adoption or taking effect of any law, rule, regulation or treaty, (b) any change in any law, rule, regulation or treaty or in the administration, interpretation or application thereof by any Governmental Authority or (c) the making or issuance of any request, guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of law) by any Governmental Authority.
     “Change of Control” means an event or series of events by which:
     (a) CCPT II fails to own, directly or indirectly, more than fifty percent (50%) of the Equity Interests of the Borrower entitled to vote for members of the board of directors or equivalent governing body of the Borrower on a fully-diluted basis (and taking into account all such securities that such person or group has the right to acquire pursuant to any option right);
     (b) during any period of twelve (12) consecutive months, a majority of the members of the board of directors or other equivalent governing body of CCPT II cease to be composed of individuals (i) who were members of that board or equivalent governing body on the first day of such period or (ii) whose election or nomination to that board or other equivalent governing body was approved by individuals referred to in clause (i) above constituting at the time of such election or nomination at least a majority of that board or equivalent governing body.
     “Closing Date” means the first date all the conditions precedent in Section 4.01 are satisfied or waived in accordance with Section 4.01 or 10.01, as applicable, which shall be the date of this Agreement.
     “CMBS Securities” means a collective reference to any investment securities that represent an interest in, or are secured by, one or more pools of commercial mortgage loans or synthetic mortgages.
     “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
     “Commitments” means the Revolving Commitments or the Term Commitments or both as the context requires.

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     “Committed Borrowing” means a Committed Revolving Borrowing or a Committed Term Borrowing or both as the context requires.
     “Committed Loan” is a Committed Revolving Loan or a Committed Term Loan or both as the context requires.
     “Committed Loan Notice” means a notice of (a) a Committed Borrowing, (b) a conversion of Committed Loans from one Type to the other, or (c) a continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans, pursuant to Section 2.02(a), which, if in writing, shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit A.
     “Committed Revolving Borrowing” means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous Committed Revolving Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Eurodollar Rate Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the Lenders pursuant to Section 2.02.
     “Committed Revolving Loan” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(a).
     “Committed Term Borrowing” means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous Committed Term Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Eurodollar Rate Loans, having the same Interest Period made by each of the Lenders pursuant to Section 2.02.
     “Committed Term Loan” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01(b).
     “Compliance Certificate” means a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit D-1.
     “Consolidated Debt Service” means, with respect to the Consolidated Group for any period, without duplication, (a) Consolidated Interest Expense for such period plus (b) the aggregate amount of scheduled principal payments attributable to Consolidated Outstanding Indebtedness (excluding optional prepayments and scheduled principal payments in respect of any such Indebtedness which is not amortized through equal periodic installments of principal and interest over the term of such Indebtedness) required to be made during such period by any member of the Consolidated Group plus (c) a percentage of all such scheduled principal payments required to be made during such period by any Investment Affiliate on Indebtedness taken into account in calculating Consolidated Interest Expense (excluding optional prepayments and scheduled principal payments in respect of any such Indebtedness which is not amortized through equal periodic installments of principal and interest over the term of such Indebtedness), equal to the greater of (x) the percentage of the principal amount of such Indebtedness for which any member of the Consolidated Group is liable (to the extent not already included pursuant to clause (b) above) and (y) the Consolidated Group Pro Rata Share of such Investment Affiliate.
     “Consolidated Group” means CCPT II and all of its Subsidiaries which are consolidated with CCPT II for financial reporting purposes under GAAP.
     “Consolidated Group Pro Rata Share” means, with respect to any Investment Affiliate, the percentage of the total equity ownership interests held by the Consolidated Group, in the aggregate, in such Investment Affiliate determined by calculating the greater of (a) the percentage of the issued and outstanding stock, partnership interests or membership interests in such Investment Affiliate held by the Consolidated Group in the aggregate and (b) the percentage of the total book value of such Investment Affiliate that would be received by the Consolidated Group in the aggregate, upon liquidation of such Investment Affiliate, after repayment in full of all Indebtedness of such Investment Affiliate; provided, that to the extent a given calculation includes liabilities, obligations or Indebtedness of any Investment Affiliate and the Consolidated Group, in the aggregate, is or would be liable for a portion of such liabilities, obligations or Indebtedness in a percentage in excess of that calculated pursuant to clauses (a) and (b) above, the “Consolidated Group Pro Rata Share” with respect to such liabilities, obligations or Indebtedness shall be equal to the percentage of such liabilities, obligations or Indebtedness for which the Consolidated Group is or would be liable.
     “Consolidated Interest Expense” means, for any period without duplication, the sum of (a) the amount of interest expense, determined in accordance with GAAP, of the Consolidated Group for such period attributable to

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Consolidated Outstanding Indebtedness during such period plus (b) the Consolidated Group Pro Rata Share of any interest expense, determined in accordance with GAAP, of any Investment Affiliate, for such period, whether recourse or non-recourse.
     “Consolidated Net Income” means, for any period, consolidated net income of the Consolidated Group as determined in accordance with GAAP.
     “Consolidated Net Operating Income” means the aggregate NOI for the applicable period for all Projects.
     “Consolidated Net Worth” means, as of any date of determination, an amount equal to (a) Total Asset Value as of such date minus (b) Consolidated Outstanding Indebtedness as of such date.
     “Consolidated Outstanding Indebtedness” means, as of any date of determination, without duplication, the sum of (a) all Indebtedness of the Consolidated Group outstanding as of such date, as determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP (whether recourse or non-recourse), plus, (b) the applicable Consolidated Group Pro Rata Share of any Indebtedness of each Investment Affiliate as of such date, other than, in either case, Indebtedness of such member of the Consolidated Group or Investment Affiliate owed to a member of the Consolidated Group.
     “Construction in Progress” means, as of any date, the book value (determined in accordance with GAAP) of any Projects then under development; provided that a Project shall no longer be included in Construction in Progress and shall be deemed to be a stabilized project upon the earlier of (a) the expiration of the second full fiscal quarter after substantial completion (the earlier of receipt of a temporary certificate of occupancy or a final certificate of occupancy) of such Project and (b) the last day of the fiscal quarter in which the annualized Consolidated Net Operating Income attributable to such Project divided by the Capitalization Rate exceeds the book value of such Project.
     “Contractual Obligation” means, as to any Person, any provision of any security issued by such Person or of any agreement, instrument or other undertaking to which such Person is a party or by which it or any of its property is bound.
     “Control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of a Person, whether through the ability to exercise voting power, by contract or otherwise. “Controlling” and “Controlled” have meanings correlative thereto.
     “Credit Extension” means each of the following: (a) a Borrowing and (b) an L/C Credit Extension.
     “Daily Undrawn Amount” means, for each day during the term hereof, an amount equal to (a) the Aggregate Revolving Commitments existing as of the end of such day, less (b) the aggregate Outstanding Amount (with respect to both Committed Revolving Loans and L/C Obligations but excluding Swing Line Loans (other than to the extent the risk participation in a Swing Line Loan has been funded in cash by a Revolving Lender)) as of the end of such day.
     “Daily Unused Fee” means, for each day during any Availability Period, an amount equal to (a) the Daily Undrawn Amount for such day, multiplied by (b) a per annum percentage for such day (as determined for a three hundred sixty (360) day year) equal to one half of one percent (0.5%).
     “Dark Qualified Unencumbered Properties” has the meaning given to such term in the definition of “Qualified Unencumbered Properties.”
     “Debtor Relief Laws” means the Bankruptcy Code of the United States, and all other liquidation, conservatorship, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, moratorium, rearrangement, receivership, insolvency, reorganization, or similar debtor relief Laws of the United States or other applicable jurisdictions from time to time in effect and affecting the rights of creditors generally.

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     “Default” means any event or condition that constitutes an Event of Default or that, with the giving of any notice, the passage of time, or both, would be an Event of Default.
     “Default Rate” means (a) when used with respect to Obligations other than Letter of Credit Fees, an interest rate equal to (i) the Base Rate plus (ii) the Applicable Rate, if any, applicable to Base Rate Loans plus (iii) two percent (2.0%) per annum; provided, however, that with respect to a Eurodollar Rate Loan, the Default Rate shall be an interest rate equal to the interest rate (including any Applicable Rate) otherwise applicable to such Loan plus two percent (2.0%) per annum, and (b) when used with respect to Letter of Credit Fees, a rate equal to the Applicable Rate plus two percent (2.0%) per annum.
     “Defaulting Lender” means, subject to Section 2.16(b), any Lender that, as determined by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion acting in good faith, (a) has failed to perform any of its funding obligations hereunder, including in respect of its Loans or participations in respect of Letters of Credit or Swing Line Loans, within three (3) Business Days of the date required to be funded by it hereunder, (b) has notified the Borrower, the Administrative Agent or any Lender that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations or has made a public statement in writing to that effect with respect to its funding obligations hereunder (unless such written public statement relates to such Lender’s obligation to fund a Loan or participations in respect of Letters of Credit or Swing Line Loans hereunder and indicates that such position is based on such Lender’s good faith determination that a condition precedent (specifically identified and including the particular Default, if any) to funding a Loan or participations in respect of Letters of Credit or Swing Line Loans cannot be satisfied) or under other agreements in which it commits to extend credit, (c) has failed, within three (3) Business Days after request by the Administrative Agent, to confirm in writing to the Administrative Agent that it will comply with its funding obligations, or (d) has, or has a direct or indirect parent company that has, (i) become the subject of a proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law, (ii) had a receiver, conservator, trustee, administrator, assignee for the benefit of creditors or similar Person charged with reorganization or liquidation of its business or a custodian appointed for it, or (iii) taken any action in furtherance of, or indicated its consent to, approval of or acquiescence in any such proceeding or appointment; provided that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of the ownership or acquisition of any equity interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect parent company thereof by a Governmental Authority.
     “Disposition” or “Dispose” means the sale, transfer, license, lease or other disposition (including any sale and leaseback transaction) of any property by any Person, including any sale, assignment, transfer or other disposal, with or without recourse, of any notes or accounts receivable or any rights and claims associated therewith.
     “Dividend Payout Ratio” means, for any Measurement Period, the ratio of (a) an amount equal to (i) one hundred percent (100%) of all dividends or other distributions paid, direct or indirect, on account of any Equity Interests of CCPT II (except dividends or distributions payable solely in shares of that class of Equity Interest to the holders of that class) during such Measurement Period, less (ii) any amount of such dividends or distributions constituting Dividend Reinvestment Proceeds, to (b) Funds From Operations of the Consolidated Group for such Measurement Period.
     “Dividend Reinvestment Proceeds” means all dividends or other distributions, direct or indirect, on account of any shares of any Equity Interests of CCPT II which any holder(s) of such Equity Interests direct to be used, concurrently with the making of such dividend or distribution, for the purpose of purchasing for the account of such holder(s) additional Equity Interests in the Consolidated Group.
     “Dollar” and “$” mean lawful money of the United States.
     “Domestic Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary that is organized under the laws of any political subdivision of the United States.
     “Eligible Assignee” means any Person that meets the requirements to be an assignee under Section 10.06(b)(iv), (v) and (vi) (subject to such consents, if any, as may be required under Section 10.06(b)(iii)).

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     “Eligible Notes Receivable” means a promissory note which is properly assigned and/or endorsed payable to either (i) a Subsidiary Guarantor or (ii) the Borrower, and which note is (a) secured by a first lien mortgage (or similar security instrument) which mortgage is properly perfected and properly assigned to such Subsidiary Guarantor or Borrower pursuant to an assignment of record (or multiple assignments from the original lender through to such Subsidiary Guarantor or Borrower), (b) current in terms of principal and interest payments from the obligor thereunder, (c) from an obligor not the subject of bankruptcy or other insolvency proceedings, (d) not subject to any liens or claims of other parties (other than statutory liens relating to non-delinquent taxes), and (e) not subject to any assertions by the obligor that such note is unenforceable or that the obligor has defenses to the enforcement thereof.
     “Environmental Laws” means any and all Federal, state and local statutes, laws, regulations, ordinances, rules, judgments, orders, decrees, permits, concessions, grants, franchises, licenses, agreements or governmental restrictions relating to pollution and the protection of the environment or the release of any materials into the environment, including those related to hazardous substances or wastes, air emissions and discharges to waste or public systems.
     “Environmental Liability” means any liability (including any liability for damages, costs of environmental remediation, fines, penalties or indemnities), of the Borrower, any other Loan Party or (to the extent any such liability is recourse to a Loan Party) any of their respective Subsidiaries directly or indirectly resulting from or based upon (a) violation of any Environmental Law with respect to any Project, (b) the generation, use, handling, transportation, storage, treatment or disposal of any Hazardous Materials on any Project, (c) exposure of any Project to any Hazardous Materials, (d) the release of any Hazardous Materials originating from any Project into the environment or (e) any contract, agreement or other consensual arrangement pursuant to which liability is assumed or imposed with respect to any of the foregoing.
     “Equity Interests” means, with respect to any Person, all of the shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person, all of the warrants, options or other rights for the purchase or acquisition from such Person of shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person, all of the securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of (or other ownership or profit interests in) such Person or warrants, rights or options for the purchase or acquisition from such Person of such shares (or such other interests), and all of the other ownership or profit interests in such Person (including partnership, member or trust interests therein), whether voting or nonvoting, and whether or not such shares, warrants, options, rights or other interests are outstanding on any date of determination.
     “ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
     “ERISA Affiliate” means any trade or business (whether or not incorporated) under common control with the Borrower within the meaning of Section 414(b) or (c) of the Code (and Sections 414(m) and (o) of the Code for purposes of provisions relating to Section 412 of the Code).
     “ERISA Event” means (a) a Reportable Event with respect to a Pension Plan; (b) the withdrawal of the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate from a Pension Plan subject to Section 4063 of ERISA during a plan year in which such entity was a “substantial employer” as defined in Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA or a cessation of operations that is treated as such a withdrawal under Section 4062(e) of ERISA; (c) a complete or partial withdrawal by the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate from a Multiemployer Plan or notification that a Multiemployer Plan is in reorganization; (d) the filing of a notice of intent to terminate, the treatment of a Pension Plan amendment as a termination under Section 4041 or 4041A of ERISA; (e) the institution by the PBGC of proceedings to terminate a Pension Plan; (f) the determination that any Pension Plan is considered an at-risk plan or a notification that a Multiemployer Plan is endangered or in critical status within the meaning of Sections 430, 431 and 432 of the Code or Sections 303, 304 and 305 of ERISA; or (g) the imposition of any liability under Title IV of ERISA, other than for PBGC premiums due but not delinquent under Section 4007 of ERISA, upon the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate.
     “Eurodollar Base Rate” has the meaning specified in the definition of Eurodollar Rate.

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     “Eurodollar Rate” means for any Interest Period with respect to a Eurodollar Rate Loan, equal to a rate per annum determined by the Administrative Agent pursuant to the following formula:
             
 
  Eurodollar Rate =   Eurodollar Base Rate
 
1.00 — Eurodollar Reserve Percentage
    
         Where,
         “Eurodollar Base Rate” means:
     (a) for any Interest Period with respect to a Eurodollar Rate Loan, the rate per annum equal to (i) the British Bankers Association LIBOR Rate (“BBA LIBOR”), as published by Reuters (or such other commercially available source providing quotations of BBA LIBOR as may be designated by the Administrative Agent from time to time) at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, two (2) London Banking Days prior to the commencement of such Interest Period, for Dollar deposits (for delivery on the first day of such Interest Period) with a term equivalent to such Interest Period or, (ii) if such rate is not available at such time for any reason, the rate per annum determined by the Administrative Agent to be the rate at which deposits in Dollars for delivery on the first day of such Interest Period in same day funds in the approximate amount of the Eurodollar Rate Loan being made, continued or converted and with a term equivalent to such Interest Period would be offered by Bank of America’s London Branch to major banks in the London interbank eurodollar market at their request at approximately 11:00 a.m. (London time) two (2) London Banking Days prior to the commencement of such Interest Period; and
     (b) for any interest calculation with respect to a Base Rate Loan on any date, the rate per annum equal to (i) BBA LIBOR, at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time determined two (2) London Banking Days prior to such date for Dollar deposits being delivered in the London interbank market for a term of one (1) month commencing that day or (ii) if such published rate is not available at such time for any reason, the rate per annum determined by the Administrative Agent to be the rate at which deposits in Dollars for delivery on the date of determination in same day funds in the approximate amount of the Base Rate Loan being made or maintained and with a term equal to one (1) month would be offered by Bank of America’s London Branch to major banks in the London interbank eurodollar market at their request at the date and time of determination;
     and
     “Eurodollar Reserve Percentage” means, for any day during any Interest Period, the reserve percentage (expressed as a decimal, carried out to five decimal places) in effect on such day, whether or not applicable to any Lender, under regulations issued from time to time by the FRB for determining the maximum reserve requirement (including any emergency, supplemental or other marginal reserve requirement) with respect to Eurocurrency funding (currently referred to as “Eurocurrency liabilities”). The Eurodollar Rate for each outstanding Eurodollar Rate Loan shall be adjusted automatically as of the effective date of any change in the Eurodollar Reserve Percentage.
     “Eurodollar Rate Loan” means a Committed Loan that bears interest at a rate based on clause (a) of the definition of Eurodollar Base Rate.
     “Eurodollar Reserve Percentage” has the meaning specified in the definition of Eurodollar Rate.
     “Event of Default” has the meaning specified in Section 8.01.
     “Excluded Taxes” means, with respect to the Administrative Agent, any Lender, the L/C Issuer or any other recipient of any payment to be made by or on account of any Obligation, (a) taxes imposed on or measured by its overall net income (however denominated), and franchise taxes imposed on it (in lieu of net income taxes), by any applicable jurisdiction (or any political subdivision thereof), (b) any branch profits taxes imposed by the United States or any similar tax imposed by any jurisdiction in which any Loan Party or Project is located, (c) any backup

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withholding tax that is required by the Code to be withheld from amounts payable to a Lender that has failed or is unable to comply with Section 3.01(e), and (d) in the case of a Foreign Lender (other than an assignee pursuant to a request by the Borrower under Section 10.13), any United States withholding tax that (i) is required to be imposed on amounts payable to such Foreign Lender pursuant to the Laws in force at the time such Foreign Lender becomes a party hereto (or designates a new Lending Office) or (ii) is attributable to such Foreign Lender’s failure or inability (other than as a result of a Change in Law) to comply with Section 3.01(e), except to the extent that such Foreign Lender (or its assignor, if any) was entitled, at the time of designation of a new Lending Office (or assignment), to receive additional amounts from the Borrower with respect to such withholding tax pursuant to Section 3.01(a)(i) or (ii).
     “Excluded Tenants” means, as of any date, any anchor tenant or non-anchor with a total square footage of greater than 15,000 square feet at one of the Projects that either (a) is subject to a voluntary or involuntary petition for relief under any Debtor Relief Laws or (b) is not operating its business in its demised premises at such Project, unless such tenant’s lease obligations are guaranteed by an entity whose then current long-term, unsecured debt obligations are rated BBB- or above by S&P and Baa3 or above by Moody’s.
     “Existing Credit Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.01.
     “Existing Letters of Credit” means those Letters of Credit outstanding on the Closing Date and identified on Schedule 1.01.
     “Federal Funds Rate” means, for any day, the rate per annum equal to the weighted average of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal funds brokers on such day, as published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on the Business Day next succeeding such day; provided that (a) if such day is not a Business Day, the Federal Funds Rate for such day shall be such rate on such transactions on the next preceding Business Day as so published on the next succeeding Business Day, and (b) if no such rate is so published on such next succeeding Business Day, the Federal Funds Rate for such day shall be the average rate (rounded upward, if necessary, to a whole multiple of 1/100 of 1%) charged to Bank of America on such day on such transactions as determined by the Administrative Agent.
     “Fee Letters” means, collectively, the Merrill Fee Letter and the JP Fee Letter.
     “FF&E” means Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment, as determined in accordance with GAAP.
     “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” means, with respect to any Measurement Period, a ratio equal to:
     (a) Adjusted Annual EBITDA for such Measurement Period, divided by
     (b) the sum of (i) Consolidated Debt Service for such Measurement Period, plus (ii) all Preferred Dividends, if any, payable with respect to such Measurement Period.
     “Foreign Lender” means any Lender that is organized under the Laws of a jurisdiction other than the United States, any State thereof or the District of Columbia.
     “Foreign Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary that is not a Domestic Subsidiary.
     “FRB” means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the United States.
     “Fronting Exposure” means, at any time there is a Defaulting Lender, (a) with respect to the L/C Issuer, such Defaulting Lender’s Applicable Percentage of the outstanding L/C Obligations other than L/C Obligations as to which such Defaulting Lender’s participation obligation has been reallocated to other Lenders or Cash Collateralized in accordance with the terms hereof, and (b) with respect to the Swing Line Lender, such Defaulting Lender’s Applicable Percentage of Swing Line Loans other than Swing Line Loans as to which such Defaulting Lender’s participation obligation has been reallocated to other Lenders or Cash Collateralized in accordance with the terms hereof.

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     “Fully Satisfied” means, with respect to the Obligations as of any date, that, as of such date, (a) all principal of and interest accrued to such date which constitute Obligations shall have been irrevocably paid in full in cash, (b) all fees, expenses and other amounts then due and payable which constitute Obligations shall have been irrevocably paid in cash, (c) all outstanding Letters of Credit shall have been (i) terminated, (ii) fully irrevocably Cash Collateralized or (iii) secured by one or more letters of credit on terms and conditions, and with one or more financial institutions, reasonably satisfactory to the L/C Issuer and (d) the Commitments shall have expired or been terminated in full (in each case, other than inchoate indemnification liabilities arising under the Loan Documents).
     “Fund” means any Person (other than a natural person) that is (or will be) engaged in making, purchasing, holding or otherwise investing in commercial loans and similar extensions of credit in the ordinary course of its activities.
     “Funds From Operations” shall have the meaning determined, as of the Closing Date (or, if acceptable to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, as it may be updated from time to time), by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts to be the meaning most commonly used by its members, as adjusted by (a) real estate acquisition costs and expenses for acquisitions that were consummated and impairment of real estate assets for the Consolidated Group and (b) the Consolidated Group’s Pro Rata Share of real estate acquisition costs and expenses for acquisitions that were consummated and impairment of real estate assets for the Investment Affiliates.
     “GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States set forth in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board or such other principles as may be approved by a significant segment of the accounting profession in the United States, that are applicable to the circumstances as of the date of determination, consistently applied.
     “Governmental Authority” means the government of the United States or any other nation, or of any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).
     “Granting Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 10.06(g).
     “Guarantee” means, as to any Person, any (a) any obligation, contingent or otherwise, of such Person guaranteeing or having the economic effect of guaranteeing any Indebtedness or other obligation payable or performable by another Person (the “primary obligor”) in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, and including any obligation of such Person, direct or indirect, (i) to purchase or pay (or advance or supply funds for the purchase or payment of) such Indebtedness or other obligation, (ii) to purchase or lease property, securities or services for the purpose of assuring the obligee in respect of such Indebtedness or other obligation of the payment or performance of such Indebtedness or other obligation, (iii) to maintain working capital, equity capital or any other financial statement condition or liquidity or level of income or cash flow of the primary obligor so as to enable the primary obligor to pay such Indebtedness or other obligation, or (iv) entered into for the purpose of assuring in any other manner the obligee in respect of such Indebtedness or other obligation of the payment or performance thereof or to protect such obligee against loss in respect thereof (in whole or in part), or (b) any Lien on any assets of such Person securing any Indebtedness or other obligation of any other Person, whether or not such Indebtedness or other obligation is assumed by such Person (or any right, contingent or otherwise, of any holder of such Indebtedness to obtain any such Lien). The amount of any Guarantee shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determinable amount of the related primary obligation, or portion thereof, in respect of which such Guarantee is made or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability in respect thereof as determined by the guaranteeing Person in good faith. The term “Guarantee” as a verb has a corresponding meaning.
     “Guarantors” means, collectively, (a) CCPT II and (b) each of the Subsidiary Guarantors.
     “Guaranty” means the Guaranty made by the Guarantors in favor of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, substantially in the form of Exhibit F.

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     “Hazardous Materials” means all explosive or radioactive substances or wastes and all hazardous or toxic substances, wastes or other pollutants, including petroleum or petroleum distillates, asbestos or asbestos-containing materials, polychlorinated biphenyls, radon gas, infectious or medical wastes and all other substances or wastes of any nature regulated pursuant to any Environmental Law.
     “Improved Land Value” means, as of any date, the book value of any Projects which have been developed for any type of commercial, industrial, residential or other income-generating use, regardless of whether or not such Projects are under development as of such date.
     “Indebtedness” means, as to any Person, as of any date, without duplication, all of the following, whether or not included as indebtedness or liabilities in accordance with GAAP:
     (a) all obligations of such Person for borrowed money and all obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes, loan agreements or other similar instruments;
     (b) all direct or contingent obligations of such Person arising under letters of credit (including standby and commercial), bankers’ acceptances, bank guaranties, surety bonds and similar instruments;
     (c) net obligations of such Person under any Swap Contract;
     (d) all obligations of such Person to pay the deferred purchase price of property or services (other than trade accounts payable in the ordinary course of business and, in each case, not past due for more than sixty (60) days after the date on which such trade account payable was created);
     (e) indebtedness (excluding prepaid interest thereon) secured by a Lien (other than a Lien for taxes not yet due and payable) on property owned or being purchased by such Person (including indebtedness arising under conditional sales or other title retention agreements), whether or not such indebtedness shall have been assumed by such Person or is limited in recourse;
     (f) Capitalized Lease Obligations and Synthetic Lease Obligations;
     (g) all obligations of such Person to purchase, redeem, retire, defease or otherwise make any payment in respect of any Equity Interest in such Person or any other Person, valued, in the case of a redeemable preferred interest, at the greater of its voluntary or involuntary liquidation preference plus accrued and unpaid dividends; and
     (h) all Guarantees of such Person in respect of any of the foregoing (excluding in any calculation of consolidated Indebtedness of the Consolidated Group, Guarantees of one member of the Consolidated Group in respect of primary obligations of any other member of the Consolidated Group).
     For all purposes hereof, the Indebtedness of any Person shall include the Indebtedness of any partnership or joint venture (other than a joint venture that is itself a corporation or limited liability company) in which such Person is a general partner or a joint venturer, unless such Indebtedness is expressly made non-recourse to such Person. The amount of any net obligation under any Swap Contract on any date shall be deemed to be the Swap Termination Value thereof as of such date. The amount of any Capitalized Lease Obligations or Synthetic Lease Obligation as of any date shall be deemed to be the amount of Attributable Indebtedness in respect thereof as of such date.
     “Indemnified Taxes” means Taxes other than Excluded Taxes.
     “Indemnitees” has the meaning specified in Section 10.04(b).
     “Information” has the meaning specified in Section 10.07.

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     “Interest Payment Date” means, (a) as to any Loan other than a Base Rate Loan, the last day of each Interest Period applicable to such Loan and the Maturity Date; provided, however, that if any Interest Period for a Eurodollar Rate Loan exceeds three (3) months, the respective dates that fall every three (3) months after the beginning of such Interest Period shall also be Interest Payment Dates; and (b) as to any Base Rate Loan (including a Swing Line Loan), the last Business Day of each March, June, September and December and the Maturity Date.
     “Interest Period” means, as to each Eurodollar Rate Loan, the period commencing on the date such Eurodollar Rate Loan is disbursed or converted to or continued as a Eurodollar Rate Loan and ending on the date one (1), two (2), three (3) or six (6) months thereafter, as selected by the Borrower in its Committed Loan Notice (and subject to availability of such periods from each of the Lenders); provided that:
     (i) any Interest Period that would otherwise end on a day that is not a Business Day shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day unless such Business Day falls in another calendar month, in which case such Interest Period shall end on the next preceding Business Day;
     (ii) any Interest Period that begins on the last Business Day of a calendar month (or on a day for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month at the end of such Interest Period) shall end on the last Business Day of the calendar month at the end of such Interest Period; and
     (iii) no Interest Period shall extend beyond the Maturity Date.
     “Investment” means any investment made in cash or by delivery of property by any Person (a) in any Person, whether by (i) acquisition of assets, shares of Equity Interests, bonds, notes, mortgage instruments (including deeds of trust, deeds to secure debt and mortgages), debentures, partnership, joint ventures or other ownership interests or other securities of any Person or (ii) any deposit with, or advance, loan or other extension of credit to, any Person (other than deposits made in connection with the purchase of equipment or other assets in the ordinary course of business) or (iii) any other capital contribution to or investment in such Person, including, without limitation, any guaranty obligations (including any support for a letter of credit issued on behalf of such Person) incurred for the benefit of such Person, or (b) in any Project. Investments which are loans, advances, extensions of credit or Guarantees shall be valued at the principal amount of such loan, advance or extension of credit outstanding as of the date of determination or, as applicable, the principal amount of the loan or advance outstanding as of the date of determination actually guaranteed by such Guarantees. For purposes of covenant compliance, the amount of any Investment shall be the amount actually invested, without adjustment for subsequent increases or decreases in the value of such Investment.
     “Investment Affiliate” means any Person in which the Consolidated Group, directly or indirectly, has a ten percent (10%) or greater ownership interest, whose financial results are not consolidated under GAAP with the financial results of the Consolidated Group.
     “IP Rights” has the meaning specified in Section 5.17.
     “IRS” means the United States Internal Revenue Service.
     “ISP” means, with respect to any Letter of Credit, the “International Standby Practices 1998” published by the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice, Inc. (or such later version thereof as may be in effect at the time of issuance).
     “Issuer Documents” means with respect to any Letter of Credit, the Letter of Credit Application, and any other document, agreement and instrument entered into by the L/C Issuer and the Borrower (or any Subsidiary) or in favor of the L/C Issuer and relating to such Letter of Credit.
     “JP Fee Letter” means the fee letter agreement, dated as of December 14, 2010 (as the same may be amended, modified, restated, supplemented, extended, renewed or replaced from time to time), among the Borrower, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (as an Arranger) and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

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     “Laws” means, collectively, all international, foreign, Federal, state and local statutes, treaties, rules, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, codes and administrative or judicial precedents or authorities, including the interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental Authority charged with the enforcement, interpretation or administration thereof, and all applicable administrative orders, directed duties, requests, licenses, authorizations and permits of, and agreements with, any Governmental Authority, in each case whether or not having the force of law.
     “L/C Advance” means, with respect to each Lender, such Lender’s funding of its participation in any L/C Borrowing in accordance with its Applicable Percentage.
     “L/C Borrowing” means an extension of credit resulting from a drawing under any Letter of Credit which has not been reimbursed on the date when made or refinanced as a Committed Revolving Borrowing.
     “L/C Credit Extension” means, with respect to any Letter of Credit, the issuance thereof or extension of the expiry date thereof, or the increase of the amount thereof.
     “L/C Issuer” means Bank of America in its capacity as issuer of Letters of Credit hereunder, or any successor issuer of Letters of Credit hereunder.
     “L/C Obligations” means, as at any date of determination, the aggregate amount available to be drawn under all outstanding Letters of Credit plus the aggregate of all Unreimbursed Amounts, including all L/C Borrowings. For purposes of computing the amount available to be drawn under any Letter of Credit, the amount of such Letter of Credit shall be determined in accordance with Section 1.06. For all purposes of this Agreement, if on any date of determination a Letter of Credit has expired by its terms but any amount may still be drawn thereunder by reason of the operation of Rule 3.14 of the ISP, such Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be “outstanding” in the amount so remaining available to be drawn.
     “Lender” has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph hereto and, as the context requires, includes the Revolving Lenders, the Term Lenders and the Swing Line Lender.
     “Lending Office” means, as to any Lender, the office or offices of such Lender described as such in such Lender’s Administrative Questionnaire, or such other office or offices as a Lender may from time to time notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent.
     “Letter of Credit” means any standby letter of credit issued hereunder and shall include the Existing Letters of Credit.
     “Letter of Credit Application” means an application and agreement for the issuance or amendment of a Letter of Credit in the form from time to time in use by the L/C Issuer.
     “Letter of Credit Expiration Date” means the day that is thirty (30) days prior to the Maturity Date then in effect (or, if such day is not a Business Day, the next preceding Business Day).
     “Letter of Credit Fee” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03(h).
     “Letter of Credit Sublimit” means, as of any date of calculation, an amount equal to fifteen percent (15.0%) of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments. The Letter of Credit Sublimit is part of, and not in addition to, the Aggregate Revolving Commitments.
     “Leverage Ratio” means, with respect to the Consolidated Group as of any date of calculation, (a) Consolidated Outstanding Indebtedness as of such date, divided by (b) Total Asset Value as of such date.
     “Lien” means any mortgage, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, deposit arrangement, encumbrance, lien (statutory or other), charge, or preference, priority or other security interest or preferential arrangement in the nature of a security interest of any kind or nature whatsoever (including any conditional sale or other title retention

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agreement, any easement, right of way or other encumbrance on title to real property, and any financing lease having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing).
     “Loan” means an extension of credit in the form of a Revolving Loan, a Swing Line Loan or a Term Loan.
     “Loan Documents” means this Agreement, each Note, each Issuer Document, the Fee Letters, the Guaranty, the Advisor Fee Subordination Agreement and any and all documents, instruments or agreements executed and delivered to evidence, secure or in connection with all Letters of Credit, and such other documents evidencing, securing or pertaining to the Loans as shall, from time to time, be executed and/or delivered by Borrower, any Guarantor, or any other party to the Administrative Agent pursuant to this Agreement or any other Loan Document (in each case as the same may be amended, modified, restated, supplemented, extended, renewed or replaced from time to time).
     “Loan Parties” means, collectively, the Borrower and each Guarantor.
     “London Banking Day” means any Business Day on which dealings in Dollar deposits are conducted by and between banks in the London interbank eurodollar market.
     “Marketable Securities” means Investments in Equity Interests or debt securities issued by any Person (other than an Investment Affiliate) which are publicly traded on a national exchange, excluding Cash Equivalents.
     “Material Adverse Effect” means (a) a material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect upon, the operations, business, properties, liabilities or condition (financial or otherwise) of the Borrower or the Consolidated Group taken as a whole; (b) a material impairment of the ability of any Loan Party to perform its obligations under any Loan Document to which it is a party; or (c) a material adverse effect upon the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability against any Loan Party of any Loan Document to which it is a party.
     “Maturity Date” means December 17, 2013; provided, however, that if such date is not a Business Day, the Maturity Date shall be the next preceding Business Day.
     “Measurement Period” means, as of any date, the four Quarterly Periods ending on or next preceding such date.
     “Merrill” means Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, in its capacity as a joint lead arranger and a joint book manager.
     “Merrill Fee Letter” means the letter agreement, dated as of October 21, 2010 (as the same may be amended, modified, restated, supplemented, extended, renewed or replaced from time to time), among the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and Merrill (as an Arranger).
     “Moody’s” means Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and any successor thereto.
     “Multiemployer Plan” means any employee benefit plan of the type described in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA, to which the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate makes or is obligated to make contributions, or during the preceding five (5) plan years, has made or been obligated to make contributions.
     “Multiple Employer Plan” means a Plan which has two or more contributing sponsors (including the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate) at least two of whom are not under common control, as such a plan is described in Section 4064 of ERISA.
     “Negative Pledge” shall mean with respect to a given asset, any provision of a document, instrument or agreement (other than any Loan Document) which prohibits or purports to prohibit the creation or assumption of any Lien on such asset as security for Indebtedness of the Person owning such asset or any other Person; provided, however, that an agreement that conditions a Person’s ability to encumber its assets upon the maintenance of one or

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more specified ratios that limit such Person’s ability to encumber its assets but that do not generally prohibit the encumbrance of its assets, or the encumbrance of specific assets, shall not constitute a Negative Pledge.
     “NOI” means, with respect to any Project for any Measurement Period (a) “property rental and other income” (as determined by GAAP) attributable to such Project accruing for such Measurement Period, plus (b) all master lease income (except master lease income relating to multiple property master leases pursuant to which any member of the Consolidated Group is the lessor), not to exceed to five percent (5%) of Consolidated Net Operating Income), less (c) the amount of all expenses (as determined in accordance with GAAP) incurred in connection with and directly attributable to the ownership and operation of such Project for such period, including, without limitation, Management Fees and amounts accrued for the payment of real estate taxes and insurance premiums, but excluding any general and administrative expenses related to the operation of the Borrower, any interest expense, or other debt service charges, any amortization related to above-market or below-market leases and any non-cash charges such as depreciation or amortization of financing costs; provided, however, if such Project has been owned by the Borrower or a Subsidiary Guarantor, as applicable, for less than twelve (12) months then the NOI for such Project will be calculated as specified in clauses (a), (b), and (c) above based upon the income and expenses for the most recently ended Quarterly Period multiplied by four (4). As used herein “Management Fees” means, with respect to each Project for any period, an amount equal to the greater of (A) actual Advisor Fee payable with respect thereto and (B) three percent (3%) per annum on the aggregate base rent and percentage rent due and payable under leases at such Project.
     “Note” means a Revolving Note, a Swing Line Note or a Term Note.
     “Obligations” means all advances to, and debts, liabilities, obligations, covenants and duties of, any Loan Party arising under any Loan Document or otherwise with respect to any Loan or Letter of Credit, whether direct or indirect (including those acquired by assumption), absolute or contingent, due or to become due, now existing or hereafter arising and including interest and fees that accrue after the commencement by or against any Loan Party of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Laws naming such Person as the debtor in such proceeding, regardless of whether such interest and fees are allowed claims in such proceeding. The foregoing shall also include any Swap Contract and any Treasury Management Agreement between any Loan Party and any Lender or Affiliate of a Lender.
     “OFAC” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 5.18 hereof.
     “Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement” means any transaction, agreement or other contractual arrangement to which an entity unconsolidated with the Borrower is a party, under which the Borrower has:
     (a) any obligation under a guarantee contract that has any of the characteristics identified in paragraph 3 of FASB Interpretation No. 45, Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others (November 2002) (“FIN 45”), as may be modified or supplemented, and that is not excluded from the initial recognition and measurement provisions of FIN 45 pursuant to paragraphs 6 or 7 of that Interpretation;
     (b) a retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity or similar arrangement that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity for such assets;
     (c) any obligation, including a contingent obligation, under a contract that would be accounted for as a derivative instrument, except that it is both indexed to the Borrower’s own stock and classified in stockholders’ equity in the Borrower’s statement of financial position, and therefore excluded from the scope of FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (June 1998), pursuant to paragraph 11(a) of that Statement, as may be modified or supplemented; or
     (d) any obligation, including a contingent obligation, arising out of a variable interest (as referenced in FASB Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (January 2003), as may be modified or supplemented) in an unconsolidated entity that is held by, and material to, the

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Borrower, where such entity provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit risk support to, or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with, the Borrower.
     “Organization Documents” means, (a) with respect to any corporation, the certificate or articles of incorporation and the bylaws (or equivalent or comparable constitutive documents with respect to any non-U.S. jurisdiction); (b) with respect to any limited liability company, the certificate or articles of formation or organization and operating agreement; and (c) with respect to any partnership, joint venture, trust or other form of business entity, the partnership, joint venture or other applicable agreement of formation or organization and any agreement, instrument, filing or notice with respect thereto filed in connection with its formation or organization with the applicable Governmental Authority in the jurisdiction of its formation or organization and, if applicable, any certificate or articles of formation or organization of such entity.
     “Other Debt” means Indebtedness of the Consolidated Group that is not Real Estate Secured Debt, including the Obligations.
     “Other Debt Service” means, for any date of calculation and for the Measurement Period ending on or next preceding such date, actual interest and principal paid on Other Debt during such Measurement Period.
     “Other Debt Service Coverage Ratio” means, for any Measurement Period, the ratio of (a) Adjusted Unencumbered NOI during such Measurement Period; to (b) Other Debt Service (but only to the extent such Other Debt Service is attributable to Other Debt of the Subsidiary Guarantors) during such Measurement Period.
     “Other Taxes” means all present or future stamp or documentary taxes or any other excise or property taxes, charges or similar levies arising from any payment made hereunder or under any other Loan Document or from the execution, delivery or enforcement of, or otherwise with respect to, this Agreement or any other Loan Document.
     “Outstanding Amount” means (i) with respect to Committed Revolving Loans and Swing Line Loans on any date, the aggregate outstanding principal amount thereof after giving effect to any borrowings and prepayments or repayments of Committed Revolving Loans and Swing Line Loans, as the case may be, occurring on such date; (ii) with respect to any L/C Obligations on any date, the amount of such L/C Obligations on such date after giving effect to any L/C Credit Extension occurring on such date and any other changes in the aggregate amount of the L/C Obligations as of such date, including as a result of any reimbursements by the Borrower of Unreimbursed Amounts; and (iii) with respect to any Committed Term Loans on any date, the aggregate outstanding principal amount thereof after giving effect to the borrowings on the Closing Date and prepayments or repayments of Committed Term Loans, as the case may be, occurring on such date.
     “Participant” has the meaning specified in Section 10.06(d).
     “PBGC” means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation or any successor thereto.
     “Pension Act” means the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
     “Pension Funding Rules” means the rules of the Code and ERISA regarding minimum required contributions (including any installment payment thereof) to Pension Plans and set forth in, with respect to plan years ending prior to the effective date of the Pension Act, Section 412 of the Code and Section 302 of ERISA, each as in effect prior to the Pension Act and, thereafter, Section 412, 430, 431, 432 and 436 of the Code and Sections 302, 303, 304 and 305 of ERISA.
     “Pension Plan” means any employee pension benefit plan (including a Multiple Employer Plan or a Multiemployer Plan) that is maintained or is contributed to by the Borrower and any ERISA Affiliate and is either covered by Title IV of ERISA or is subject to the minimum funding standards under Section 412 of the Code.
     “Permitted Liens” means, at any time, Liens in respect of Qualified Unencumbered Properties constituting:

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     (a) Liens, if any, existing pursuant to any Loan Document;
     (b) Liens (other than Liens imposed under ERISA) for taxes, assessments (including private assessments and charges) or governmental charges or levies not yet delinquent or which are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted, if adequate reserves with respect thereto are maintained on the books of the applicable Person in accordance with GAAP, or which have been insured over without qualification, condition or assumption by title insurance or otherwise in a manner acceptable to Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion;
     (c) statutory Liens of landlords and Liens of carriers, warehousemen, mechanics, materialmen and suppliers and other Liens imposed by law or pursuant to customary reservations or retentions of title arising in the ordinary course of business, provided that such Liens secure only amounts not yet due and payable or, if due and payable, are unfiled and no other action has been taken to enforce the same or are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings for which adequate reserves determined in accordance with GAAP have been established;
     (d) zoning restrictions, easements, rights-of-way, restrictions and other encumbrances affecting real property which, in the aggregate, do not in any case materially detract from the value of the property subject thereto or materially interfere with the ordinary conduct of the business of the applicable Person;
     (e) leases or subleases to third parties;
     (f) any interest of title of a lessor (and its mortgagees) under, and Liens arising from UCC financing statements (or equivalent filings, registrations or agreements in foreign jurisdictions) relating to, leases not prohibited by this Agreement;
     (g) Liens securing judgments for the payment of money not constituting an Event of Default under Section 8.01(h);
     (h) Liens existing on the Closing Date and identified on Schedule 7.01; and
     (i) Liens incurred in the ordinary course of business in connection with workers compensation, unemployment insurance or other social security obligations.
     “Person” means any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, association, company, partnership, Governmental Authority or other entity.
     “Plan” means any employee benefit plan within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA (other than a Multiemployer Plan), maintained for employees of the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate or any such Plan to which the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate is required to contribute on behalf of any of its employees.
     “Platform” has the meaning specified in Section 6.02.
     “Preferred Dividends” means, with respect to the Consolidated Group, dividends or other distributions which are payable to holders of any Equity Interests in the Consolidated Group which entitle the holders of such Equity Interests to be paid on a preferred basis prior to dividends or other distributions to the holders of other types of Equity Interests in the Consolidated Group.
     “Project” means any real estate asset directly owned by any member of the Consolidated Group, any of its Subsidiaries or any Investment Affiliate.
     “Property” means any interest in any kind of property or asset, whether real, personal or mixed, or tangible or intangible.

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     “Public Lender” has the meaning specified in Section 6.02.
     “Qualified Unencumbered Properties” means, as of any date, Projects that are: (a) one hundred percent (100%) fee owned by the Borrower or a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower or CCPT II that is a Subsidiary Guarantor; (b) not subject to any Liens other than Permitted Liens and the owner thereof has the power to (i) provide a Negative Pledge and (ii) agree not to guarantee or otherwise become liable for any Indebtedness; (c) located in the United States; (d) one hundred percent (100%) occupied (or if such Project is a multi-tenant Project, ninety percent (90%)), unless (i) such Project is being repositioned for a period not more than six (6) months; provided that the aggregate sum of repositioning Projects may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the Unencumbered Asset Value at any one time or (ii) such Project is leased in its entirety (ignoring subleases) to an investment grade (BBB- or above from S&P or Baa3 or above by Moody’s) tenant, or to a tenant whose lease obligations are guaranteed by an investment grade (BBB- or above from S&P or Baa3 or above by Moody’s) entity (so long as such guaranty is in effect), with a minimum of five (5) years left on such lease, payments under such lease are current, such tenant has no right to terminate such lease and the Project is at least thirty percent (30%) occupied (“Dark Qualified Unencumbered Properties”); (e) not subject to any material environmental, title or structural problems, and (f) not subject to any leases that are in default, after giving effect to any notice or cure periods set forth therein; provided that, in the case of multi-tenant Projects, the qualification in this clause (f) shall be limited to leases in default (i) on anchor tenants or (ii) that constitute ten percent (10%) or more of such Project’s net rental revenue. The Qualified Unencumbered Properties as of the Closing Date are listed on Schedule 5.08. Projects may be added to and/or removed from the pool of Qualified Unencumbered Properties in accordance with Sections 6.13 and 6.14.
     “Quarterly Period” means the most recently-ended three (3) calendar month period for which the Borrower has provided financial information pursuant to Sections 6.01(a) or (b).
     “Real Estate Secured Debt” means Indebtedness secured by mortgages (or other real estate security instruments) or by mortgage-backed receivables or notes or other instruments supported by direct real estate security.
     “Recourse Debt” means any Indebtedness of any member of the Consolidated Group for which such Person has personal liability (excluding Indebtedness with respect to which the liability of the applicable obligor is limited to the obligor’s interest in specified assets securing such Indebtedness), subject to customary nonrecourse carve-outs, including, without limitation, exclusions for claims that (a) are based on fraud, intentional misrepresentation, misapplication of funds, gross negligence or willful misconduct, (b) result from intentional mismanagement of or waste at the applicable Project securing such Indebtedness, (c) arise from the presence of Hazardous Substances on the Project securing such Indebtedness; or (d) are the result of any unpaid real estate taxes and assessments, in each case, to the extent no claim of liability has been made pursuant to any such carve-outs.
     “Register” has the meaning specified in Section 10.06(c).
     “Related Parties” means, with respect to any Person, such Person’s Affiliates and the partners, directors, officers, employees, agents and advisors of such Person and of such Person’s Affiliates.
     “Removal Date” has the meaning specified in Section 6.14.
     “Reportable Event” means any of the events set forth in Section 4043(c) of ERISA, other than events for which the thirty (30) day notice period has been waived.
     “Request for Credit Extension” means (a) with respect to a Borrowing, conversion or continuation of Committed Loans, a Committed Loan Notice, (b) with respect to an L/C Credit Extension, a Letter of Credit Application, and (c) with respect to a Swing Line Loan, a Swing Line Loan Notice.
     “Requested Removal Date” has the meaning specified in Section 6.14.
     “Required Lenders” means, as of any date of determination, Lenders having at least sixty-six and two thirds of one percent (66-2/3%) of the sum of (a) the Revolving Commitments then in effect or, if the Aggregate

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Revolving Commitments have been terminated pursuant to Section 8.02, the Total Revolving Outstandings (with the aggregate amount of each Revolving Lender’s risk participation and funded participation in L/C Obligations and Swing Line Loans being deemed “held” by such Revolving Lender for purposes of this definition), and (b) the Aggregate Term Loan Amount; provided that the Commitment of, and the Outstanding Amount held or deemed held by, any Defaulting Lender shall be excluded for purposes of making a determination of Required Lenders.
     “Responsible Officer” means the chief executive officer, president, chief financial officer, secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer or controller of a Loan Party or of any general partner, member or manager thereof, as applicable, and, solely for purposes of notices given pursuant to Article II, any other officer or employee of the applicable Loan Party or of any general partner, member or manager thereof, as applicable, so designated by any of the foregoing officers in a notice to the Administrative Agent. Any document delivered hereunder that is signed by a Responsible Officer of a Loan Party shall be conclusively presumed to have been authorized by all necessary corporate, partnership and/or other action on the part of such Loan Party and such Responsible Officer shall be conclusively presumed to have acted on behalf of such Loan Party.
     “Restricted Payment” means any dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, securities or other property) with respect to the Equity Interests of the Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor, or any payment (whether in cash, securities or other property), including any sinking fund or similar deposit, on account of the purchase, redemption, retirement, acquisition, cancellation or termination of any such capital stock or other Equity Interest, or on account of any return of capital to the Borrower’s stockholders, partners or members (or the equivalent Person thereof).
     “Revolving Commitment” means, as to each Lender, its obligation to (a) make Committed Revolving Loans to the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.01(a), (b) purchase participations in L/C Obligations, and (c) purchase participations in Swing Line Loans, in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Lender’s name on Schedule 2.01 or in the Assignment and Assumption pursuant to which such Lender becomes a party hereto, as applicable, as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement.
     “Revolving Lender” means each Lender who has a Revolving Commitment greater than zero.
     “Revolving Loan” means an extension of credit by a Revolving Lender to the Borrower under Article II in the form of a Committed Revolving Loan.
     “Revolving Note” means a promissory note made by the Borrower in favor of a Lender evidencing Revolving Loans made by such Lender, substantially in the form of Exhibit C-1.
     “S&P” means Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. and any successor thereto.
     “Sale and Leaseback Transaction” means any arrangement pursuant to which any Loan Party, directly or indirectly, becomes liable as lessee, guarantor or other surety with respect to any lease, whether an operating lease or a capital lease, of any Qualified Unencumbered Property (a) which such Person has sold or transferred (or is to sell or transfer) to another Person which is not a Loan Party or (b) which such Person intends to use for substantially the same purpose as any other Qualified Unencumbered which has been sold or transferred (or is to be sold or transferred) by such Person to another Person which is not a Loan Party in connection with such lease.
     “SEC” means the Securities and Exchange Commission, or any Governmental Authority succeeding to any of its principal functions.
     “Shareholder Equity” means an amount equal to shareholders’ equity or net worth of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, as determined in accordance with GAAP.
     “SPC” has the meaning specified in Section 10.06(g).

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     “Subsidiary” of a Person means a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company or other business entity of which a majority of the shares of securities or other interests having ordinary voting power for the election of directors or other governing body (other than securities or interests having such power only by reason of the happening of a contingency) are at the time beneficially owned, or the management of which is otherwise controlled, directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, or both, by such Person. Unless otherwise specified, all references herein to a “Subsidiary” or to “Subsidiaries” shall refer to a, direct or indirect, Subsidiary or Subsidiaries of CCPT II.
     “Subsidiary Guarantors” means each Subsidiary that owns all or any portion of a Qualified Unencumbered Property; provided, however, upon release of such Project from the pool of Qualified Unencumbered Properties, such Subsidiary shall, to the extent provided herein and in the Guaranty, cease to be a Subsidiary Guarantor.
     “Swap Contract” means (a) any and all rate swap transactions, basis swaps, credit derivative transactions, forward rate transactions, commodity swaps, commodity options, forward commodity contracts, equity or equity index swaps or options, bond or bond price or bond index swaps or options or forward bond or forward bond price or forward bond index transactions, interest rate options, forward foreign exchange transactions, cap transactions, floor transactions, collar transactions, currency swap transactions, cross-currency rate swap transactions, currency options, spot contracts, or any other similar transactions or any combination of any of the foregoing (including any options to enter into any of the foregoing), whether or not any such transaction is governed by or subject to any master agreement, and (b) any and all transactions of any kind, and the related confirmations, which are subject to the terms and conditions of, or governed by, any form of master agreement published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc., any International Foreign Exchange Master Agreement, or any other master agreement (any such master agreement, together with any related schedules, a “Master Agreement”), including any such obligations or liabilities under any Master Agreement.
     “Swap Termination Value” means, in respect of any one or more Swap Contracts, after taking into account the effect of any legally enforceable netting agreement relating to such Swap Contracts, (a) for any date on or after the date such Swap Contracts have been closed out and termination value(s) determined in accordance therewith, such termination value(s), and (b) for any date prior to the date referenced in clause (a), the amount(s) determined as the mark-to-market value(s) for such Swap Contracts, as determined based upon one or more mid-market or other readily available quotations provided by any recognized dealer in such Swap Contracts (which may include a Lender or any Affiliate of a Lender).
     “Swing Line Borrowing” means a borrowing of a Swing Line Loan pursuant to Section 2.04.
     “Swing Line Lender” means Bank of America in its capacity as provider of Swing Line Loans, or any successor swing line lender hereunder.
     “Swing Line Loan” has the meaning specified in Section 2.04(a).
     “Swing Line Loan Notice” means a notice of a Swing Line Borrowing pursuant to Section 2.04(b), which, if in writing, shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit B.
     “Swing Line Note” means a promissory note made by the Borrower in favor of the Swing Line Lender evidencing Swing Line Loans made by the Swing Line Lender, substantially in the form of Exhibit C-3.
     “Swing Line Sublimit” means an amount equal to the lesser of (a) Twenty Million and No/100 Dollars ($20,000,000.00) and (b) the Aggregate Revolving Commitments. The Swing Line Sublimit is part of, and not in addition to, the Aggregate Revolving Commitments.
     “Synthetic Lease Obligation” means the monetary obligation of a Person under (a) a so-called synthetic, off-balance sheet or tax retention lease, or (b) an agreement for the use or possession of property creating obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet of such Person but which, upon the insolvency or bankruptcy of such Person, would be characterized as the indebtedness of such Person (without regard to accounting treatment).

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     “Taxes” means all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, deductions, withholdings (including backup withholding), assessments, fees or other charges imposed by any Governmental Authority, including any interest, additions to tax or penalties applicable thereto.
     “Term Commitment” means, as to each Lender, its obligation to (a) make Committed Term Loans to the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.01(b), in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding not to exceed the amount set forth opposite such Lender’s name on Schedule 2.01 or in the Assignment and Assumption pursuant to which such Lender becomes a party hereto, as applicable, as such amount may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement.
     “Term Lender” means each Lender with outstanding Term Loans.
     “Term Loan” means an extension of credit by a Term Lender to the Borrower under Article II in the form of a Committed Term Loan.
     “Term Note” means a promissory note made by the Borrower in favor of a Lender evidencing Term Loans made by such Lender, substantially in the form of Exhibit C-2.
     “Threshold Amount” means Ten Million and No/100 Dollars ($10,000,000.00).
     “Total Asset Value” or “TAV” means, as of any date, an amount equal to (a) (i) Consolidated Net Operating Income during the four quarter period most recently ended attributable to Projects owned by a member of the Consolidated Group for twelve (12) months or more divided by (ii) the Capitalization Rate, plus (b) one hundred percent (100%) of the cost for any Projects owned by a member of the Consolidated Group for less than twelve (12) months, plus (c) cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities owned by the Consolidated Group as of the last day or the most recently ended fiscal quarter, plus (d) (i) the Consolidated Group’s Pro Rata Share of Consolidated Net Operating Income during the four quarter period most recently ended attributable to Projects owned by Investment Affiliates for twelve (12) months or more (provided, that the value of such assets shall, at all times, be subject to the terms of Section 7.02(f)(i)), divided by (ii) the Capitalization Rate, plus (e) the Consolidated Group Pro Rata Share of the cost for Projects owned by Investment Affiliates for less than twelve (12) months (provided, that the value of such assets shall, at all times, be subject to the terms of Section 7.02(f)(i)), plus (f) Construction in Progress and Improved Land Value (provided, that the book value of Construction in Progress and Improved Land Value shall, at all times, be subject to the terms of Section 7.02(f)(ii)), plus (g) the sum of (i) the GAAP-determined value of CMBS Securities, plus (ii) the GAAP-determined value of Eligible Notes Receivable (provided, that the aggregate value of CMBS Securities and Eligible Notes Receivable held shall, at all times, be subject to the terms of Section 7.02(f)(iv)). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no more than ten percent (10%) of Total Asset Value may be allocable to the aggregate amount attributable to hotel, motel or short-term living assets or to income derived from or notes securing same. To the extent the aggregate amount attributable to hotel, motel or short-term living assets or income derived from or notes securing same exceeds ten percent (10%) of Total Asset Value, such amount shall, in the calculation of Total Asset Value, be reduced until it no longer violates the preceding sentence.
     “Total Outstandings” means the aggregate Outstanding Amount of all Term Loans, Revolving Loans, Swing Line Loans and all L/C Obligations.
     “Total Revolving Outstandings” means the aggregate Outstanding Amount of all Revolving Loans, Swing Line Loans and all L/C Obligations.
     “Treasury Management Agreements” means any and all agreements governing the provision of treasury or cash management services, including, without limitation, deposit accounts, funds transfer, automated clearinghouse, zero balance accounts, returned check concentration, controlled disbursement, lockbox, account reconciliation and reporting and trade finance services.
     “Type” means, with respect to a Committed Loan, its character as a Base Rate Loan or a Eurodollar Rate Loan.

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     “Unencumbered Asset Value” means, as of any date of calculation, the sum of: (a) for Qualified Unencumbered Properties owned twelve (12) months or more, an amount equal to (i) Consolidated Net Operating Income during the Measurement Period most recently ended for such Qualified Unencumbered Properties divided by (ii) the Capitalization Rate, plus (b) the appraised value (as of the date of acquisition) of Qualified Unencumbered Properties owned less than twelve (12) months; provided, however, that (A) no tenant will account for greater than fifteen percent (15%) of Unencumbered Asset Value without Administrative Agent’s reasonable approval, (B) no Qualified Unencumbered Property will account for greater than fifteen percent (15%) of Unencumbered Asset Value without Administrative Agent’s reasonable approval, (C) no industry type with respect to a Qualified Unencumbered Property will comprise more than fifteen percent (15%) of Unencumbered Asset Value without Administrative Agent’s reasonable approval, (D) Dark Qualified Unencumbered Properties will not account for greater than five percent (5%) of Unencumbered Asset Value without Administrative Agent’s reasonable approval, (E) Qualified Unencumbered Properties that are multi-tenant Projects shall not account for more than fifteen percent (15%) of Unencumbered Asset Value and (F) a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the Consolidated Net Operating Income generated by Qualified Unencumbered Properties used to calculate Unencumbered Asset Value shall be derived from investment grade (BBB- or above by S&P or Baa3 or above by Moody’s) tenants or tenants whose lease obligations are guaranteed by an investment grade (BBB- or above from S&P or Baa3 or above by Moody’s) entity (so long as such guaranty is in effect).
     “Unencumbered Mortgageability Amount” means, the sum of (a) the maximum amount that provides debt service coverage equal to 1.50x where the debt service coverage calculation is based on the Adjusted Unencumbered NOI attributable to all Qualified Unencumbered Properties (which are not hotel properties) on an aggregate basis for the most recently ended Measurement Period, as underwritten by the Administrative Agent assuming debt service based on a thirty (30) year, mortgage-style principal amortization at an annual interest rate equal to the greater of (i) the ten (10) year Treasury Bill yield as of the end of such Measurement Period plus three hundred (300) basis points and (ii) seven and one half of one percent (7.50%), plus (b) the maximum amount that provides debt service coverage equal to 1.75x where the debt service coverage calculation is based on the Adjusted Unencumbered NOI attributable to all Qualified Unencumbered Properties (which are hotel properties) on an aggregate basis for the most recently ended Measurement Period, as underwritten by the Administrative Agent assuming debt service based on a twenty-five (25) year, mortgage-style principal amortization at an annual interest rate equal to the greater of (i) the ten (10) year Treasury Bill yield as of the end of such Measurement Period plus three hundred (300) basis points and (ii) seven and one half of one percent (7.50%).
     “Unencumbered NOI” means, for any Measurement Period, NOI for such Measurement Period from Qualified Unencumbered Properties; provided, that to the extent a Qualified Unencumbered Property is acquired during any such Measurement Period, the calculation of Unencumbered NOI for such Measurement Period shall include such Qualified Unencumbered Property’s pro forma NOI for an entire Measurement Period, as reasonably calculated and suggested by the Borrower and approved by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion.
     “Unimproved Land Value” means, as of any date, the book value of any Projects which have not been developed for any type of commercial, industrial, residential or other income-generating use and is not, as of such date, under development.
     “United States” and “U.S.” mean the United States of America.
     “Unreimbursed Amount” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03(c)(i).
     “Wholly-Owned Subsidiary” of a Person means (i) any Subsidiary all of the outstanding voting securities of which shall at the time be owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries of such Person, or by such Person and one or more Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries of such Person, or (ii) any partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture or similar business organization one hundred percent (100%) of the ownership interests having ordinary voting power of which shall at the time be so owned or controlled.

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     “Variable Rate Debt” means Consolidated Outstanding Indebtedness that accrues interest at a floating rate of interest minus the notional amount of any Swap Contract that provides protection against fluctuation of interest rates under such Consolidated Outstanding Indebtedness.
     1.02 Other Interpretive Provisions. With reference to this Agreement and each other Loan Document, unless otherwise specified herein or in such other Loan Document:
     (a) The definitions of terms herein shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation.” The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall.” Unless the context requires otherwise, (i) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document (including any Organization Document) shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein or in any other Loan Document), (ii) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person’s successors and assigns, (iii) the words “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder,” and words of similar import when used in any Loan Document, shall be construed to refer to such Loan Document in its entirety and not to any particular provision thereof, (iv) all references in a Loan Document to Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules shall be construed to refer to Articles and Sections of, and Exhibits and Schedules to, the Loan Document in which such references appear, (v) any reference to any law shall include all statutory and regulatory provisions consolidating, amending, replacing or interpreting such law and any reference to any law or regulation shall, unless otherwise specified, refer to such law or regulation as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, (vi) the words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties, including cash, securities, accounts and contract rights and (vii) definitions given in singular form shall, when used in their plural form, mean a collective reference to each such person, place or thing and definitions given in plural form shall, when used in their singular form, mean an (or the applicable) individual person place or thing among the group of persons, places or things defined.
     (b) In the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word “from” means “from and including;” the words “to” and “until” each mean “to but excluding;” and the word “through” means “to and including.”
     (c) Section headings herein and in the other Loan Documents are included for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement or any other Loan Document.
     1.03 Accounting Terms. (a) Generally. All accounting terms not specifically or completely defined herein shall be construed in conformity with, and all financial data (including financial ratios and other financial calculations) required to be submitted pursuant to this Agreement shall be prepared in conformity with, GAAP applied on a consistent basis, as in effect from time to time, applied in a manner consistent with that used in preparing the Audited Financial Statements, except as otherwise specifically prescribed herein.
     (b) Changes in GAAP. If at any time any change in GAAP would affect the computation of any financial ratio or requirement set forth in any Loan Document, and either the Borrower or the Required Lenders shall so request, the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Borrower shall negotiate in good faith to amend such ratio or requirement to preserve the original intent thereof in light of such change in GAAP (subject to the approval of the Required Lenders); provided that, until so amended, (i) such ratio or requirement shall continue to be computed in accordance with GAAP prior to such change therein and (ii) the Borrower shall provide to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders financial statements and other documents required under this Agreement or as reasonably requested hereunder setting forth a reconciliation between calculations of such ratio or requirement made before and after giving effect to such change in GAAP.
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Borrower and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis or any similar reference shall, in each case, be deemed to include each variable interest entity that the Borrower is required to consolidate pursuant to FASB Interpretation No. 46 — Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities: an interpretation of ARB No. 51 (January 2003) as if such variable interest entity were a Subsidiary as defined herein.
     1.04 Rounding. Any financial ratios required to be maintained by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement shall be calculated by dividing the appropriate component by the other component, carrying the result to one place more than the number of places by which such ratio is expressed herein and rounding the result up or down to the nearest number (with a rounding-up if there is no nearest number).
     1.05 Times of Day. Unless otherwise specified, all references herein to times of day shall be references to Eastern time (daylight or standard, as applicable).
     1.06 Letter of Credit Amounts. Unless otherwise specified herein, the amount of a Letter of Credit at any time shall be deemed to be the stated amount of such Letter of Credit in effect at such time; provided, however, that with respect to any Letter of Credit that, by its terms or the terms of any Issuer Document related thereto, provides for one or more automatic increases in the stated amount thereof, the amount of such Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be the maximum stated amount of such Letter of Credit after giving effect to all such increases, whether or not such maximum stated amount is in effect at such time.
ARTICLE II.
THE COMMITMENTS AND CREDIT EXTENSIONS
     2.01 Commitments.
     (a) Committed Revolving Loans. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, each Revolving Lender severally agrees to make revolving loans (each such loan, a “Committed Revolving Loan”) to the Borrower in Dollars from time to time, on any Business Day during the Availability Period, in an aggregate amount not to exceed at any time outstanding the amount of such Revolving Lender’s Revolving Commitment; provided, however, that after giving effect to any Committed Revolving Borrowing, (i) the Total Revolving Outstandings shall not exceed the Aggregate Revolving Commitments and the Total Outstandings shall not exceed the Borrowing Base then in effect, and (ii) the aggregate Outstanding Amount of the Revolving Committed Loans of any Revolving Lender, plus such Revolving Lender’s Applicable Percentage of the Outstanding Amount of all L/C Obligations, plus such Revolving Lender’s Applicable Percentage of the Outstanding Amount of all Swing Line Loans shall not exceed such Revolving Lender’s Revolving Commitment. Within the limits of each Revolving Lender’s Revolving Commitment, and subject to the other terms and conditions hereof, the Borrower may borrow under this Section 2.01(a), prepay under Section 2.05, and reborrow under this Section 2.01(a). Committed Revolving Loans may be Base Rate Loans or Eurodollar Rate Loans, as further provided herein; provided, however, all Borrowings made on the Closing Date shall be made as Base Rate Loans.
     (b) Term Loans. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, each Term Lender severally agrees to make a single loan to the Borrower in Dollars on the Closing Date in an amount not to exceed such Term Lender’s Term Commitment (each such Loan a “Committed Term Loan”); provided, however, that after giving effect to the Committed Term Loans, the Total Outstandings shall not exceed the Borrowing Base on the Closing Date. Amounts repaid on the Term Loans may not be reborrowed. The Term Loans may consist of Base Rate Loans or Eurodollar Rate Loans or a combination thereof, as further provided herein, provided, however, all Borrowings made on the Closing Date shall be made as Base Rate Loans.
     2.02 Borrowings, Conversions and Continuations of Committed Loans.
     (a) Each Committed Borrowing, each conversion of Committed Loans from one Type to the other, and each continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans shall be made upon the Borrower’s irrevocable notice to the Administrative Agent, which may be given by telephone. Each such notice must be received by the Administrative Agent not later than 11:00 a.m. (i) three (3) Business Days prior to the requested date of any Borrowing of, conversion to or continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans or of any conversion of Eurodollar Rate Loans to Base Rate Committed Loans, and (ii) one (1) Business Day prior to the requested date of any Borrowing of Base Rate

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Committed Loans. Each telephonic notice by the Borrower pursuant to this Section 2.02(a) must be confirmed promptly by delivery to the Administrative Agent of a written Committed Loan Notice, appropriately completed and signed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower. Each Borrowing of, conversion to or continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans shall be in a principal amount of Five Million and No/100 Dollars ($5,000,000.00) or a whole multiple of One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in excess thereof. Except as provided in Sections 2.03(c) and 2.04(c), each Borrowing of or conversion to Base Rate Committed Loans shall be in a minimum principal amount of Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($500,000.00) or a whole multiple of One Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($100,000.00) in excess thereof. Each Committed Loan Notice (whether telephonic or written) shall specify (i) whether the Borrower is requesting a Committed Borrowing, a conversion of Committed Loans from one Type to the other, or a continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans, (ii) the requested date of the Borrowing, conversion or continuation, as the case may be (which shall be a Business Day), (iii) the principal amount of Committed Loans to be borrowed, converted or continued, (iv) the Type of Committed Loans to be borrowed or to which existing Committed Loans are to be converted and whether such Committed Loan is a Revolving Loan or a Term Loan, and (v) if applicable, the duration of the Interest Period with respect thereto. If the Borrower fails to specify a Type of Committed Loan in a Committed Loan Notice or if the Borrower fails to give a timely notice requesting a conversion or continuation, then the applicable Committed Loans shall be made as, or converted to, Base Rate Loans. Any such automatic conversion to Base Rate Loans shall be effective as of the last day of the Interest Period then in effect with respect to the applicable Eurodollar Rate Loans. If the Borrower requests a Borrowing of, conversion to, or continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans in any such Committed Loan Notice, but fails to specify an Interest Period, it will be deemed to have specified an Interest Period of one (1) month.
     (b) Following receipt of a Committed Loan Notice, the Administrative Agent shall promptly notify each applicable Lender of the amount of its Applicable Percentage of the applicable Committed Loans, and if no timely notice of a conversion or continuation is provided by the Borrower, the Administrative Agent shall notify each such Lender of the details of any automatic conversion to Base Rate Loans described in the preceding subsection. In the case of a Committed Borrowing, each applicable Lender shall make the amount of its Committed Loan available to the Administrative Agent in immediately available funds at the Administrative Agent’s Office not later than 1:00 p.m. on the Business Day specified in the applicable Committed Loan Notice. Upon satisfaction of the applicable conditions set forth in Section 4.02 (and, if such Borrowing is the initial Credit Extension, Section 4.01), the Administrative Agent shall make all funds so received available to the Borrower in like funds as received by the Administrative Agent either by (i) crediting the account of the Borrower on the books of Bank of America with the amount of such funds or (ii) wire transfer of such funds, in each case in accordance with instructions provided to (and reasonably acceptable to) the Administrative Agent by the Borrower; provided, however, that if, on the date the Committed Loan Notice with respect to such Borrowing is given by the Borrower, there are L/C Borrowings outstanding, then the proceeds of such Borrowing, first, shall be applied to the payment in full of any such L/C Borrowings, and second, shall be made available to the Borrower as provided above.
     (c) Except as otherwise provided herein, a Eurodollar Rate Loan may be continued or converted only on the last day of an Interest Period for such Eurodollar Rate Loan. During the existence of a Default, no Loans may be requested as, converted to or continued as Eurodollar Rate Loans without the consent of the Required Lenders.
     (d) The Administrative Agent shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Lenders of the interest rate applicable to any Interest Period for Eurodollar Rate Loans upon determination of such interest rate. At any time that Base Rate Loans are outstanding, the Administrative Agent shall notify the Borrower and the Lenders of any change in Bank of America’s prime rate used in determining the Base Rate promptly following the public announcement of such change.
     (e) After giving effect to all Committed Borrowings, all conversions of Committed Loans from one Type to the other, and all continuations of Committed Loans as the same Type, there shall not be more than ten (10) Interest Periods in effect with respect to Eurodollar Rate Loans.
     2.03 Letters of Credit.
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     (i) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, (A) the L/C Issuer agrees, in reliance upon the agreements of the Revolving Lenders set forth in this Section 2.03, (1) from time to time on any Business Day during the period from the Closing Date until the Letter of Credit Expiration Date, to issue Letters of Credit for the account of the any member of the Consolidated Group, and to amend or extend Letters of Credit previously issued by it, in accordance with subsection (b) below, and (2) to honor drawings under the Letters of Credit; and (B) the Revolving Lenders severally agree to participate in Letters of Credit issued for the account of the Borrower or its Subsidiaries and any drawings thereunder; provided that after giving effect to any L/C Credit Extension with respect to any Letter of Credit, (x) the Total Revolving Outstandings shall not exceed the Aggregate Revolving Commitments, (y) without duplication, the aggregate Outstanding Amount of the Committed Revolving Loans of any Revolving Lender, plus such Revolving Lender’s Applicable Percentage of the Outstanding Amount of all L/C Obligations, plus such Revolving Lender’s Applicable Percentage of the Outstanding Amount of all Swing Line Loans shall not exceed such Revolving Lender’s Revolving Commitment, and (z) the Outstanding Amount of the L/C Obligations shall not exceed the Letter of Credit Sublimit. Each request by the Borrower for the issuance or amendment of a Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be a representation by the Borrower that the L/C Credit Extension so requested complies with the conditions set forth in the proviso to the preceding sentence. Within the foregoing limits, and subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the Borrower’s ability to obtain Letters of Credit shall be fully revolving, and accordingly the Borrower may, during the foregoing period, obtain Letters of Credit to replace Letters of Credit that have expired or that have been drawn upon and reimbursed. All Existing Letters of Credit shall be deemed to have been issued pursuant hereto, and from and after the Closing Date shall be subject to and governed by the terms and conditions hereof.
     (ii) The L/C Issuer shall not issue any Letter of Credit, if:
     (A) subject to Section 2.03(b)(iii), the expiry date of such requested Letter of Credit would occur more than twelve (12) months after the date of issuance or last extension, unless the Required Lenders have approved such expiry date; or
     (B) the expiry date of such requested Letter of Credit would occur after the Letter of Credit Expiration Date, unless all the Revolving Lenders have approved such expiry date.
     (iii) The L/C Issuer shall not be under any obligation to issue any Letter of Credit if:
     (A) any order, judgment or decree of any Governmental Authority or arbitrator shall by its terms purport to enjoin or restrain the L/C Issuer from issuing such Letter of Credit, or any Law applicable to the L/C Issuer or any request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) from any Governmental Authority with jurisdiction over the L/C Issuer shall prohibit, or request that the L/C Issuer refrain from, the issuance of letters of credit generally or such Letter of Credit in particular or shall impose upon the L/C Issuer with respect to such Letter of Credit any restriction, reserve or capital requirement (for which the L/C Issuer is not otherwise compensated hereunder) not in effect on the Closing Date, or shall impose upon the L/C Issuer any unreimbursed loss, cost or expense which was not applicable on the Closing Date and which the L/C Issuer reasonably deems material to it;
     (B) the Letter of Credit is a commercial letter of credit or the issuance of such Letter of Credit would violate one or more policies of the L/C Issuer applicable to letters of credit generally;
     (C) except as otherwise agreed by the Administrative Agent and the L/C Issuer, such Letter of Credit is in an initial stated amount less than Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($500,000.00);
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     (E) any Revolving Lender is at that time a Defaulting Lender, unless the L/C Issuer has entered into arrangements, including the delivery of Cash Collateral, satisfactory to the L/C Issuer (in its sole discretion) with the Borrower or such Revolving Lender to eliminate the L/C Issuer’s actual or potential Fronting Exposure (after giving effect to Section 2.16(a)(iv)) with respect to the Defaulting Lender arising from either the Letter of Credit then proposed to be issued or that Letter of Credit and all other L/C Obligations as to which the L/C Issuer has actual or potential Fronting Exposure, as it may elect in its sole discretion; or
     (F) the Letter of Credit contains any provisions for automatic restatement of the stated amount after any drawing thereunder.
     (iv) The L/C Issuer shall not amend any Letter of Credit if the L/C Issuer would not be permitted at such time to issue such Letter of Credit in its amended form under the terms hereof.
     (v) The L/C Issuer shall be under no obligation to amend any Letter of Credit if (A) the L/C Issuer would have no obligation at such time to issue such Letter of Credit in its amended form under the terms hereof, or (B) the beneficiary of such Letter of Credit does not accept the proposed amendment to such Letter of Credit.
     (vi) The L/C Issuer shall act on behalf of the Revolving Lenders with respect to any Letters of Credit issued by it and the documents associated therewith, and the L/C Issuer shall have all of the benefits and immunities (A) provided to the Administrative Agent in Article IX with respect to any acts taken or omissions suffered by the L/C Issuer in connection with Letters of Credit issued by it or proposed to be issued by it and Issuer Documents pertaining to such Letters of Credit as fully as if the term “Administrative Agent” as used in Article IX included the L/C Issuer with respect to such acts or omissions, and (B) as additionally provided herein with respect to the L/C Issuer.
     (b) Procedures for Issuance and Amendment of Letters of Credit; Auto-Extension Letters of Credit.
     (i) Each Letter of Credit shall be issued or amended, as the case may be, upon the request of the Borrower delivered to the L/C Issuer (with a copy to the Administrative Agent) in the form of a Letter of Credit Application, appropriately completed and signed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower. Such Letter of Credit Application must be received by the L/C Issuer and the Administrative Agent not later than 11:00 a.m. at least two (2) Business Days (or such later date and time as the Administrative Agent and the L/C Issuer may agree in a particular instance in their sole discretion) prior to the proposed issuance date or date of amendment, as the case may be. In the case of a request for an initial issuance of a Letter of Credit, such Letter of Credit Application shall specify in form and detail satisfactory to the L/C Issuer: (A) the proposed issuance date of the requested Letter of Credit (which shall be a Business Day); (B) the amount thereof; (C) the expiry date thereof; (D) the name and address of the beneficiary thereof; (E) the documents to be presented by such beneficiary in case of any drawing thereunder; (F) the full text of any certificate to be presented by such beneficiary in case of any drawing thereunder; (G) the purpose and nature of the requested Letter of Credit; and (H) such other matters as the L/C Issuer may require. In the case of a request for an amendment of any outstanding Letter of Credit, such Letter of Credit Application shall specify in form and detail satisfactory to the L/C Issuer (A) the Letter of Credit to be amended; (B) the proposed date of amendment thereof (which shall be a Business Day); (C) the nature of the proposed amendment; and (D) such other matters as the L/C Issuer may require. Additionally, the Borrower shall furnish to the L/C Issuer and the Administrative Agent such other documents and information pertaining to such requested Letter of Credit issuance or amendment, including any Issuer Documents, as the L/C Issuer or the Administrative Agent may require.
     (ii) Promptly after receipt of any Letter of Credit Application, the L/C Issuer will confirm with the Administrative Agent (by telephone or in writing) that the Administrative Agent has received a copy of such Letter of Credit Application from the Borrower and, if not, the L/C Issuer will provide the Administrative Agent with a copy thereof. Unless the L/C Issuer has received written notice from any Revolving Lender, the Administrative Agent or any Loan Party, at least one (1) Business Day prior to the requested date of issuance or amendment of the applicable Letter of Credit, that one or more applicable

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conditions contained in Article IV shall not then be satisfied, then, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the L/C Issuer shall, on the requested date, issue a Letter of Credit for the account of the Borrower (or the applicable Subsidiary) or enter into the applicable amendment, as the case may be, in each case in accordance with the L/C Issuer’s usual and customary business practices. Immediately upon the issuance of each Letter of Credit, each Revolving Lender shall be deemed to, and hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to, purchase from the L/C Issuer a risk participation in such Letter of Credit in an amount equal to the product of such Revolving Lender’s Applicable Percentage times the amount of such Letter of Credit.
     (iii) If the Borrower so requests in any applicable Letter of Credit Application, the L/C Issuer may, in its sole and absolute discretion, agree to issue a Letter of Credit that has automatic extension provisions (each, an “Auto-Extension Letter of Credit”); provided that any such Auto-Extension Letter of Credit must permit the L/C Issuer to prevent any such extension at least once in each twelve (12) month period (commencing with the date of issuance of such Letter of Credit) by giving prior notice to the beneficiary thereof not later than a day (the “Non-Extension Notice Date”) in each such twelve (12) month period to be agreed upon at the time such Letter of Credit is issued. Unless otherwise directed by the L/C Issuer, the Borrower shall not be required to make a specific request to the L/C Issuer for any such extension. Once an Auto-Extension Letter of Credit has been issued, the Revolving Lenders shall be deemed to have authorized (but may not require) the L/C Issuer to permit the extension of such Letter of Credit at any time to an expiry date not later than the Letter of Credit Expiration Date; provided, however, that the L/C Issuer shall not permit any such extension if (A) the L/C Issuer has determined that it would not be permitted, or would have no obligation, at such time to issue such Letter of Credit in its revised form (as extended) under the terms hereof (by reason of the provisions of clauses (ii) or (iii) of Section 2.03(a) or otherwise), or (B) it has received notice (which may be by telephone or in writing) on or before the day that is seven Business Days before the Non-Extension Notice Date (1) from the Administrative Agent that the Required Lenders have elected not to permit such extension or (2) from the Administrative Agent, any Revolving Lender or the Borrower that one or more of the applicable conditions specified in Section 4.02 is not then satisfied, and in each such case directing the L/C Issuer not to permit such extension.
     (iv) Promptly after its delivery of any Letter of Credit or any amendment to a Letter of Credit to an advising bank with respect thereto or to the beneficiary thereof, the L/C Issuer will also deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent a true and complete copy of such Letter of Credit or amendment.
     (c) Drawings and Reimbursements; Funding of Participations.
     (i) Upon receipt from the beneficiary of any Letter of Credit of any notice of a drawing under such Letter of Credit, the L/C Issuer shall notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent thereof. Not later than 11:00 a.m. on the date of any payment by the L/C Issuer under a Letter of Credit (each such date, an “Honor Date”), the Borrower shall reimburse the L/C Issuer through the Administrative Agent in an amount equal to the amount of such drawing. If the Borrower fails to so reimburse the L/C Issuer by such time, the Administrative Agent shall promptly notify each Revolving Lender of the Honor Date, the amount of the unreimbursed drawing (the “Unreimbursed Amount”), and the amount of such Revolving Lender’s Applicable Percentage thereof. In such event, the Borrower shall be deemed to have requested a Committed Borrowing of Base Rate Loans to be disbursed on the Honor Date in an amount equal to the Unreimbursed Amount, without regard to the minimum and multiples specified in Section 2.02 for the principal amount of Base Rate Loans, but subject to the amount of the unutilized portion of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments and the conditions set forth in Section 4.02 (other than the delivery of a Committed Loan Notice). Any notice given by the L/C Issuer or the Administrative Agent pursuant to this Section 2.03(c)(i) may be given by telephone if immediately confirmed in writing; provided that the lack of such an immediate confirmation shall not affect the conclusiveness or binding effect of such notice.
     (ii) Each Revolving Lender shall upon any notice pursuant to Section 2.03(c)(i) make funds available (and the Administrative Agent may apply Cash Collateral for this purpose) to the Administrative Agent for the account of the L/C Issuer at the Administrative Agent’s Office in an amount equal to its Applicable Percentage of the Unreimbursed Amount not later than 1:00 p.m. on the Business Day specified in such notice by the Administrative Agent, whereupon, subject to the provisions of Section 2.03(c)(iii),

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each Revolving Lender that so makes funds available shall be deemed to have made a Base Rate Committed Loan to the Borrower in such amount. The Administrative Agent shall remit the funds so received to the L/C Issuer.
     (iii) With respect to any Unreimbursed Amount that is not fully refinanced by a Committed Borrowing of Base Rate Loans because the conditions set forth in Section 4.02 cannot be satisfied or for any other reason, the Borrower shall be deemed to have incurred from the L/C Issuer an L/C Borrowing in the amount of the Unreimbursed Amount that is not so refinanced, which L/C Borrowing shall be due and payable on demand (together with interest) and shall bear interest at the Default Rate. In such event, each Revolving Lender’s payment to the Administrative Agent for the account of the L/C Issuer pursuant to Section 2.03(c)(ii) shall be deemed payment in respect of its participation in such L/C Borrowing and shall constitute an L/C Advance from such Revolving Lender in satisfaction of its participation obligation under this Section 2.03.
     (iv) Until each Revolving Lender funds its Committed Revolving Loan or L/C Advance pursuant to this Section 2.03(c) to reimburse the L/C Issuer for any amount drawn under any Letter of Credit, interest in respect of such Revolving Lender’s Applicable Percentage of such amount shall be solely for the account of the L/C Issuer.
     (v) Each Revolving Lender’s obligation to make Committed Revolving Loans or L/C Advances to reimburse the L/C Issuer for amounts drawn under Letters of Credit, as contemplated by this Section 2.03(c), shall be absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstance, including (A) any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right which such Revolving Lender may have against the L/C Issuer, the Borrower or any other Person for any reason whatsoever; (B) the occurrence or continuance of a Default, or (C) any other occurrence, event or condition, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing; provided, however, that each Revolving Lender’s obligation to make Committed Loans pursuant to this Section 2.03(c) is subject to the conditions set forth in Section 4.02 (other than delivery by the Borrower of a Committed Loan Notice). No such making of an L/C Advance shall relieve or otherwise impair the obligation of the Borrower to reimburse the L/C Issuer for the amount of any payment made by the L/C Issuer under any Letter of Credit, together with interest as provided herein.
     (vi) If any Revolving Lender fails to make available to the Administrative Agent for the account of the L/C Issuer any amount required to be paid by such Revolving Lender pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.03(c) by the time specified in Section 2.03(c)(ii), the L/C Issuer shall be entitled to recover from such Revolving Lender (acting through the Administrative Agent), on demand, such amount with interest thereon for the period from the date such payment is required to the date on which such payment is immediately available to the L/C Issuer at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a rate determined by the L/C Issuer in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation, plus any administrative, processing or similar fees customarily charged by the L/C Issuer in connection with the foregoing. If such Revolving Lender pays such amount (with interest and fees as aforesaid), the amount so paid shall constitute such Revolving Lender’s Committed Revolving Loan included in the relevant Committed Borrowing or L/C Advance in respect of the relevant L/C Borrowing, as the case may be. A certificate of the L/C Issuer submitted to any Revolving Lender (through the Administrative Agent) with respect to any amounts owing under this clause (vi) shall be conclusive absent manifest error.
     (d) Repayment of Participations.
     (i) At any time after the L/C Issuer has made a payment under any Letter of Credit and has received from any Revolving Lender such Revolving Lender’s L/C Advance in respect of such payment in accordance with Section 2.03(c), if the Administrative Agent receives for the account of the L/C Issuer any payment in respect of the related Unreimbursed Amount or interest thereon (whether directly from the Borrower or otherwise, including proceeds of Cash Collateral applied thereto by the Administrative Agent), the Administrative Agent will distribute to such Revolving Lender its Applicable Percentage thereof in the same funds as those received by the Administrative Agent.

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     (ii) If any payment received by the Administrative Agent for the account of the L/C Issuer pursuant to Section 2.03(c)(ii) is required to be returned under any of the circumstances described in Section 10.05 (including pursuant to any settlement entered into by the L/C Issuer in its discretion), each Revolving Lender shall pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of the L/C Issuer its Applicable Percentage thereof on demand of the Administrative Agent, plus interest thereon from the date of such demand to the date such amount is returned by such Revolving Lender, at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate from time to time in effect. The obligations of the Revolving Lenders under this clause shall survive the payment in full of the Obligations and the termination of this Agreement.
     (e) Obligations Absolute. The obligation of the Borrower to reimburse the L/C Issuer for each drawing under each Letter of Credit and to repay each L/C Borrowing shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be paid strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under all circumstances, including the following:
     (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of such Letter of Credit, this Agreement, or any other Loan Document;
     (ii) the existence of any claim, counterclaim, setoff, defense or other right that the Borrower or any Subsidiary may have at any time against any beneficiary or any transferee of such Letter of Credit (or any Person for whom any such beneficiary or any such transferee may be acting), the L/C Issuer or any other Person, whether in connection with this Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or by such Letter of Credit or any agreement or instrument relating thereto, or any unrelated transaction;
     (iii) any draft, demand, certificate or other document presented under such Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent, invalid or insufficient in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect; or any loss or delay in the transmission or otherwise of any document required in order to make a drawing under such Letter of Credit;
     (iv) any payment by the L/C Issuer under such Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or certificate that does not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit; or any payment made by the L/C Issuer under such Letter of Credit to any Person purporting to be a trustee in bankruptcy, debtor-in-possession, assignee for the benefit of creditors, liquidator, receiver or other representative of or successor to any beneficiary or any transferee of such Letter of Credit, including any arising in connection with any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law; or
     (v) any other circumstance or happening whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, including any other circumstance that might otherwise constitute a defense available to, or a discharge of, the Borrower or any Subsidiary.
     The Borrower shall promptly examine a copy of each Letter of Credit and each amendment thereto that is delivered to it and, in the event of any claim of noncompliance with the Borrower’s instructions or other irregularity, the Borrower will promptly notify the L/C Issuer. The Borrower shall be conclusively deemed to have waived any such claim against the L/C Issuer and its correspondents unless such notice is given as aforesaid.
     (f) Role of L/C Issuer. Each Revolving Lender and the Borrower agree that, in paying any drawing under a Letter of Credit, the L/C Issuer shall not have any responsibility to obtain any document (other than any sight draft, certificates and documents expressly required by the Letter of Credit) or to ascertain or inquire as to the validity or accuracy of any such document or the authority of the Person executing or delivering any such document. None of the L/C Issuer, the Administrative Agent, any of their respective Related Parties nor any correspondent, participant or assignee of the L/C Issuer shall be liable to any Revolving Lender for (i) any action taken or omitted in connection herewith at the request or with the approval of the Revolving Lenders or the Required Lenders, as applicable; (ii) any action taken or omitted in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct; or (iii) the due execution, effectiveness, validity or enforceability of any document or instrument related to any Letter of Credit or Issuer Document. The Borrower hereby assumes all risks of the acts or omissions of any beneficiary or transferee with respect to its use of any Letter of Credit; provided, however, that this assumption is not intended to, and shall not, preclude the Borrower’s pursuing such rights and remedies as it may have against the beneficiary or transferee

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at law or under any other agreement. None of the L/C Issuer, the Administrative Agent, any of their respective Related Parties nor any correspondent, participant or assignee of the L/C Issuer shall be liable or responsible for any of the matters described in clauses (i) through (v) of Section 2.03(e); provided, however, that anything in such clauses to the contrary notwithstanding, the Borrower may have a claim against the L/C Issuer, and the L/C Issuer may be liable to the Borrower, to the extent, but only to the extent, of any direct, as opposed to consequential or exemplary, damages suffered by the Borrower which the Borrower proves were caused by the L/C Issuer’s willful misconduct or gross negligence or the L/C Issuer’s willful failure to pay under any Letter of Credit after the presentation to it by the beneficiary of a sight draft and certificate(s) strictly complying with the terms and conditions of a Letter of Credit. In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, the L/C Issuer may accept documents that appear on their face to be in order, without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, and the L/C Issuer shall not be responsible for the validity or sufficiency of any instrument transferring or assigning or purporting to transfer or assign a Letter of Credit or the rights or benefits thereunder or proceeds thereof, in whole or in part, which may prove to be invalid or ineffective for any reason.
     (g) Applicability of ISP. Unless otherwise expressly agreed by the L/C Issuer and the Borrower when a Letter of Credit is issued, the rules of the ISP shall apply to each Letter of Credit.
     (h) Letter of Credit Fees. The Borrower shall pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of each Revolving Lender in accordance with its Applicable Percentage a Letter of Credit fee (the “Letter of Credit Fee”) for each Letter of Credit equal to the Applicable Rate times the daily amount available to be drawn under such Letter of Credit; provided, however, any Letter of Credit Fees otherwise payable for the account of a Defaulting Lender with respect to any Letter of Credit as to which such Defaulting Lender has not provided Cash Collateral satisfactory to the L/C Issuer pursuant to this Section 2.03 shall be payable, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable Law, to the other Lenders in accordance with the upward adjustments in their respective Applicable Percentages allocable to such Letter of Credit pursuant to Section 2.16(a)(iv), with the balance of such fee, if any, payable to the L/C Issuer for its own account. For purposes of computing the daily amount available to be drawn under any Letter of Credit, the amount of such Letter of Credit shall be determined in accordance with Section 1.06. Letter of Credit Fees shall be (i) due and payable on the first Business Day after the end of each March, June, September and December, commencing with the first such date to occur after the issuance of such Letter of Credit, on the Letter of Credit Expiration Date and thereafter on demand and (ii) computed on a quarterly basis in arrears. If there is any change in the Applicable Rate during any quarter, the daily amount available to be drawn under each Letter of Credit shall be computed and multiplied by the Applicable Rate separately for each period during such quarter that such Applicable Rate was in effect. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, upon the request of the Required Lenders, while any Event of Default exists, all Letter of Credit Fees shall accrue at the Default Rate.
     (i) Fronting Fee and Documentary and Processing Charges Payable to L/C Issuer. The Borrower shall pay directly to the L/C Issuer for its own account a fronting fee with respect to each Letter of Credit, at the rate per annum specified in the Merrill Fee Letter, computed on the daily amount available to be drawn under such Letter of Credit on a quarterly basis in arrears. Such fronting fee shall be due and payable on the tenth Business Day after the end of each March, June, September and December in respect of the most recently-ended quarterly period (or portion thereof, in the case of the first payment), commencing with the first such date to occur after the issuance of such Letter of Credit, on the Letter of Credit Expiration Date and thereafter on demand. For purposes of computing the daily amount available to be drawn under any Letter of Credit, the amount of such Letter of Credit shall be determined in accordance with Section 1.06. In addition, the Borrower shall pay directly to the L/C Issuer for its own account the customary issuance, presentation, amendment and other processing fees, and other standard costs and charges, of the L/C Issuer relating to letters of credit as from time to time in effect. Such customary fees and standard costs and charges are due and payable on demand and are nonrefundable.
     (j) Conflict with Issuer Documents. In the event of any conflict between the terms hereof and the terms of any Issuer Document, the terms hereof shall control.
     (k) Letters of Credit Issued for Subsidiaries. Notwithstanding that a Letter of Credit issued or outstanding hereunder is in support of any obligations of, or is for the account of, a Guarantor, the Borrower shall be obligated to reimburse the L/C Issuer hereunder for any and all drawings under such Letter of Credit. The Borrower hereby acknowledges that the issuance of Letters of Credit for the account of Guarantors inures to the benefit of the Borrower, and that the Borrower’s business derives substantial benefits from the businesses of such Guarantors.

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2.04 Swing Line Loans.
     (a) The Swing Line. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Swing Line Lender agrees, in reliance upon the agreements of the other Revolving Lenders set forth in this Section 2.04, to make loans (each such loan, a “Swing Line Loan”) to the Borrower from time to time on any Business Day during the Availability Period in an aggregate amount not to exceed at any time outstanding the amount of the Swing Line Sublimit, notwithstanding the fact that such Swing Line Loans, when aggregated with the Applicable Percentage of the Outstanding Amount of the Committed Revolving Loans and L/C Obligations of the Lender acting as Swing Line Lender, may exceed the amount of such Revolving Lender’s Revolving Commitment; provided, however, that after giving effect to any Swing Line Loan, (i) the Total Revolving Outstandings shall not exceed the Aggregate Revolving Commitments, and (ii) the aggregate Outstanding Amount of the Committed Revolving Loans of any Revolving Lender, plus such Revolving Lender’s Applicable Percentage of the Outstanding Amount of all L/C Obligations, plus such Revolving Lender’s Applicable Percentage of the Outstanding Amount of all Swing Line Loans shall not exceed such Revolving Lender’s Revolving Commitment, and provided, further, that the Borrower shall not use the proceeds of any Swing Line Loan to refinance any outstanding Swing Line Loan. Within the foregoing limits, and subject to the other terms and conditions hereof, the Borrower may borrow under this Section 2.04, prepay under Section 2.05, and reborrow under this Section 2.04. Each Swing Line Loan shall be a Base Rate Loan. Immediately upon the making of a Swing Line Loan, each Revolving Lender shall be deemed to, and hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to, purchase from the Swing Line Lender a risk participation in such Swing Line Loan in an amount equal to the product of such Revolving Lender’s Applicable Percentage times the amount of such Swing Line Loan.
     (b) Borrowing Procedures. Each Swing Line Borrowing shall be made upon the Borrower’s irrevocable notice to the Swing Line Lender and the Administrative Agent, which may be given by telephone. Each such notice must be received by the Swing Line Lender and the Administrative Agent not later than 1:00 p.m. on the requested borrowing date, and shall specify (i) the amount to be borrowed, which shall be a minimum of One Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($100,000.00), and (ii) the requested borrowing date, which shall be a Business Day. Each such telephonic notice must be confirmed promptly by delivery to the Swing Line Lender and the Administrative Agent of a written Swing Line Loan Notice, appropriately completed and signed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower. Promptly after receipt by the Swing Line Lender of any telephonic Swing Line Loan Notice, the Swing Line Lender will confirm with the Administrative Agent (by telephone or in writing) that the Administrative Agent has also received such Swing Line Loan Notice and, if not, the Swing Line Lender will notify the Administrative Agent (by telephone or in writing) of the contents thereof. Unless the Swing Line Lender has received notice (by telephone or in writing) from the Administrative Agent (including at the request of any Revolving Lender) prior to 2:00 p.m. on the date of the proposed Swing Line Borrowing (A) directing the Swing Line Lender not to make such Swing Line Loan as a result of the limitations set forth in the first proviso to the first sentence of Section 2.04(a), or (B) that one or more of the applicable conditions specified in Article IV is not then satisfied, then, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the Swing Line Lender will, not later than 3:00 p.m. on the borrowing date specified in such Swing Line Loan Notice, make the amount of its Swing Line Loan available to the Borrower.
     (c) Refinancing of Swing Line Loans.
     (i) The Swing Line Lender at any time in its sole and absolute discretion may request, on behalf of the Borrower (which hereby irrevocably authorizes the Swing Line Lender to so request on its behalf), that each Revolving Lender make a Base Rate Committed Loan in an amount equal to such Revolving Lender’s Applicable Percentage of the amount of Swing Line Loans then outstanding. Such request shall be made in writing (which written request shall be deemed to be a Committed Loan Notice for purposes hereof) and in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.02, without regard to the minimum and multiples specified therein for the principal amount of Base Rate Loans, but subject to the unutilized portion of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments and the conditions set forth in Section 4.02. The Swing Line Lender shall furnish the Borrower with a copy of the applicable Committed Loan Notice promptly after delivering such notice to the Administrative Agent. Each Revolving Lender shall make an amount equal to its Applicable Percentage of the amount specified in such Committed Loan Notice available to the Administrative Agent in immediately available funds for the account of the Swing Line Lender at the Administrative Agent’s Office not later than 1:00 p.m. on the day specified in such Committed Loan

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Notice, whereupon, subject to Section 2.04(c)(ii), each Revolving Lender that so makes funds available shall be deemed to have made a Base Rate Committed Loan to the Borrower in such amount. The Administrative Agent shall remit the funds so received to the Swing Line Lender.
     (ii) If for any reason any Swing Line Loan cannot be refinanced by such a Committed Borrowing in accordance with Section 2.04(c)(i), the request for Base Rate Committed Loans submitted by the Swing Line Lender as set forth herein shall be deemed to be a request by the Swing Line Lender that each of the Revolving Lenders fund its risk participation in the relevant Swing Line Loan and each Revolving Lender’s payment to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Swing Line Lender pursuant to Section 2.04(c)(i) shall be deemed payment in respect of such participation.
     (iii) If any Revolving Lender fails to make available to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Swing Line Lender any amount required to be paid by such Revolving Lender pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.04(c) by the time specified in Section 2.04(c)(i), the Swing Line Lender shall be entitled to recover from such Revolving Lender (acting through the Administrative Agent), on demand, such amount with interest thereon for the period from the date such payment is required to the date on which such payment is immediately available to the Swing Line Lender at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a rate determined by the Swing Line Lender in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation, plus any administrative, processing or similar fees customarily charged by the Swing Line Lender in connection with the foregoing. If such Revolving Lender pays such amount (with interest and fees as aforesaid), the amount so paid shall constitute such Revolving Lender’s Committed Revolving Loan included in the relevant Committed Borrowing or funded participation in the relevant Swing Line Loan, as the case may be. A certificate of the Swing Line Lender submitted to any Revolving Lender (through the Administrative Agent) with respect to any amounts owing under this clause (iii) shall be conclusive absent manifest error.
     (iv) Each Revolving Lender’s obligation to make Committed Revolving Loans or to purchase and fund risk participations in Swing Line Loans pursuant to this Section 2.04(c) shall be absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstance, including (A) any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right which such Revolving Lender may have against the Swing Line Lender, the Borrower or any other Person for any reason whatsoever, (B) the occurrence or continuance of a Default, or (C) any other occurrence, event or condition, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing; provided, however, that each Revolving Lender’s obligation to make Committed Revolving Loans pursuant to this Section 2.04(c) is subject to the conditions set forth in Section 4.02. No such funding of risk participations shall relieve or otherwise impair the obligation of the Borrower to repay Swing Line Loans, together with interest as provided herein.
     (d) Repayment of Participations.
     (i) At any time after any Revolving Lender has purchased and funded a risk participation in a Swing Line Loan, if the Swing Line Lender receives any payment on account of such Swing Line Loan, the Swing Line Lender will distribute to such Revolving Lender its Applicable Percentage thereof in the same funds as those received by the Swing Line Lender.
     (ii) If any payment received by the Swing Line Lender in respect of principal or interest on any Swing Line Loan is required to be returned by the Swing Line Lender under any of the circumstances described in Section 10.05 (including pursuant to any settlement entered into by the Swing Line Lender in its discretion), each Revolving Lender shall pay to the Swing Line Lender its Applicable Percentage thereof on demand of the Administrative Agent, plus interest thereon from the date of such demand to the date such amount is returned, at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate. The Administrative Agent will make such demand upon the request of the Swing Line Lender. The obligations of the Revolving Lenders under this clause shall survive the payment in full of the Obligations and the termination of this Agreement.
     (e) Interest for Account of Swing Line Lender. The Swing Line Lender shall be responsible for invoicing the Borrower for interest on the Swing Line Loans. Until each Revolving Lender funds its Base Rate Committed Loan or risk participation pursuant to this Section 2.04 to refinance such Revolving Lender’s Applicable

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Percentage of any Swing Line Loan, interest in respect of such Applicable Percentage shall be solely for the account of the Swing Line Lender.
     (f) Payments Directly to Swing Line Lender. The Borrower shall make all payments of principal and interest in respect of the Swing Line Loans directly to the Swing Line Lender.
     (g) Maturity of and Limit on Swing Line Loans. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Swing Line Loans may not, during the term hereof, be outstanding for more than ten (10) days in any calendar month
     2.05 Prepayments.
     (a) The Borrower may, upon notice to the Administrative Agent, at any time or from time to time voluntarily prepay Committed Loans in whole or in part without premium or penalty; provided that (i) such notice must be received by the Administrative Agent not later than 11:00 a.m. (A) three (3) Business Days prior to any date of prepayment of Eurodollar Rate Loans and (B) on the date of prepayment of Base Rate Committed Loans; (ii) any prepayment of Eurodollar Rate Loans shall be in a principal amount of Five Million and No/100 Dollars ($5,000,000.00) or a whole multiple of One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in excess thereof; and (iii) any prepayment of Base Rate Committed Loans shall be in a principal amount of Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($500,000.00 or a whole multiple of One Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($100,000.00) in excess thereof or, in each case, if less, the entire principal amount thereof then outstanding. Each such notice shall specify the date and amount of such prepayment and the Type(s) of Committed Loans to be prepaid and, if Eurodollar Rate Loans are to be prepaid, the Interest Period(s) of such Loans. The Administrative Agent will promptly notify each Lender of its receipt of each such notice, and of the amount of such Lender’s Applicable Percentage of such prepayment. If such notice is given by the Borrower, the Borrower shall make such prepayment and the payment amount specified in such notice shall be due and payable on the date specified therein. Any prepayment of a Eurodollar Rate Loan shall be accompanied by all accrued interest on the amount prepaid, together with any additional amounts required pursuant to Section 3.05. Each such prepayment shall be applied to the Committed Loans of the Lenders in accordance with their respective Applicable Percentages.
     (b) The Borrower may, upon notice to the Swing Line Lender (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at any time or from time to time, voluntarily prepay Swing Line Loans in whole or in part without premium or penalty; provided that (i) such notice must be received by the Swing Line Lender and the Administrative Agent not later than 1:00 p.m. on the date of the prepayment, and (ii) any such prepayment shall be in a minimum principal amount of One Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($100,000.00). Each such notice shall specify the date and amount of such prepayment. If such notice is given by the Borrower, the Borrower shall make such prepayment and the payment amount specified in such notice shall be due and payable on the date specified therein.
     (c) If for any reason the Total Outstandings at any time exceed the Borrowing Base then in effect, the Borrower shall immediately prepay Loans and/or Cash Collateralize the L/C Obligations in an aggregate amount equal to such excess; provided, however, that the Borrower shall not be required to Cash Collateralize the L/C Obligations pursuant to this Section 2.05(c) unless after the prepayment in full of the Loans the Total Outstandings exceed the Borrowing Base then in effect.
     2.06 Termination or Reduction of Commitments. The Borrower may, upon notice to the Administrative Agent, terminate the Aggregate Revolving Commitments, or from time to time permanently reduce the Aggregate Revolving Commitments; provided that (i) any such notice shall be received by the Administrative Agent not later than 11:00 a.m. five (5) Business Days prior to the date of termination or reduction, (ii) any such partial reduction shall be in an aggregate amount of Ten Million and No/100 Dollars ($10,000,000.00) or any whole multiple of One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in excess thereof, (iii) the Borrower shall not terminate or reduce the Aggregate Revolving Commitments if, after giving effect thereto and to any concurrent prepayments hereunder, the Total Revolving Outstandings would exceed the Aggregate Revolving Commitments, and (iv) if, after giving effect to any reduction of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments, the Letter of Credit Sublimit or the Swing Line Sublimit exceeds the amount of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments, such Sublimit shall be automatically reduced by the amount of such excess. The Administrative Agent will promptly notify the Lenders of any such notice of termination or reduction of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments. Any reduction of the

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Aggregate Revolving Commitments shall be applied to the Revolving Commitment of each Revolving Lender according to its Applicable Percentage. All fees accrued until the effective date of any termination of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments shall be paid on the effective date of such termination.
     2.07 Repayment of Loans.
     (a) The Borrower shall repay to the Lenders on the Maturity Date the aggregate principal amount of Committed Loans outstanding on such date.
     (b) The Borrower shall repay each Swing Line Loan on the earlier to occur of (i) the date five (5) Business Days after such Loan is made, (ii) the Maturity Date and (iii) the date on which any such Swing Line Loan is required to be repaid in order for the Borrower to remain in compliance with the provisions of Section 2.04(g) hereof.
     2.08 Interest.
     (a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) below, (i) each Eurodollar Rate Loan shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof for each Interest Period at a rate per annum equal to the Eurodollar Rate for such Interest Period plus the Applicable Rate; (ii) each Base Rate Committed Loan shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof from the applicable borrowing date at a rate per annum equal to the Base Rate plus the Applicable Rate; and (iii) each Swing Line Loan shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof from the applicable borrowing date at a rate per annum equal to the Base Rate plus the Applicable Rate.
     (b) (i) If any amount of principal of any Loan is not paid when due (without regard to any applicable grace periods), whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, such amount shall thereafter bear interest at a fluctuating interest rate per annum at all times equal to the Default Rate to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Laws.
     (ii) If any amount (other than principal of any Loan) payable by the Borrower under any Loan Document is not paid when due (without regard to any applicable grace periods), whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, then upon the request of the Required Lenders, such amount shall thereafter bear interest at a fluctuating interest rate per annum at all times equal to the Default Rate to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Laws.
     (iii) Upon the request of the Required Lenders, while any Event of Default exists, the Borrower shall pay interest on the principal amount of all outstanding Obligations hereunder at a fluctuating interest rate per annum at all times equal to the Default Rate to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Laws.
     (iv) Accrued and unpaid interest on past due amounts (including interest on past due interest) shall be due and payable upon demand.
     (c) Interest on each Loan shall be due and payable in arrears on each Interest Payment Date applicable thereto and at such other times as may be specified herein. Interest hereunder shall be due and payable in accordance with the terms hereof before and after judgment, and before and after the commencement of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law.
     2.09 Fees. In addition to certain fees described in subsections (h) and (i) of Section 2.03:
     (a) Unused Fee. For each day during the term hereof, the Borrower shall pay a fee to the Administrative Agent for the pro rata benefit of the Lenders in an amount equal to the Daily Unused Fee for such day (all such fees incurred during any given calendar quarter constituting the “Unused Fee” for such quarter). The Unused Fee shall be payable quarterly in arrears on the first Business Day of each calendar quarter and as of the Maturity Date.

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     (b) Other Fees.
     (i) The Borrower shall pay to the Arrangers and the Administrative Agent for their own respective accounts fees in the amounts and at the times specified in the Fee Letters. Such fees shall be fully earned when paid and shall not be refundable for any reason whatsoever.
     (ii) The Borrower shall pay to the Lenders such fees as shall have been separately agreed upon in writing in the amounts and at the times so specified. Such fees shall be fully earned when paid and shall not be refundable for any reason whatsoever.
     2.10 Computation of Interest and Fees; Retroactive Adjustments of Applicable Rate.
     (a) All computations of interest for Base Rate Loans when the Base Rate is determined by Bank of America’s “prime rate” shall be made on the basis of a year of three hundred sixty-five (365) or three hundred sixty-six (366) days, as the case may be, and actual days elapsed. All other computations of fees and interest shall be made on the basis of a three hundred sixty (360) day year and actual days elapsed (which results in more fees or interest, as applicable, being paid than if computed on the basis of a three hundred sixty-five (365) day year). Interest shall accrue on each Loan for the day on which the Loan is made, and shall not accrue on a Loan, or any portion thereof, for the day on which the Loan or such portion is paid, provided that any Loan that is repaid on the same day on which it is made shall, subject to Section 2.12(a), bear interest for one (1) day. Each determination by the Administrative Agent of an interest rate or fee hereunder shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error.
     (b) If, as a result of any restatement of or other adjustment to the financial statements of the Consolidated Group or for any other reason, the Borrower or the Lenders reasonably determine that (i) the Leverage Ratio as calculated by the Borrower as of any applicable date was inaccurate and (ii) a proper calculation of the Leverage Ratio would have resulted in higher pricing for such period, the Borrower shall immediately and retroactively be obligated to pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of the applicable Lenders, the L/C Issuer or the Swing Line Lender, as the case may be, promptly on demand by the Administrative Agent (or, after the occurrence of an actual or deemed entry of an order for relief with respect to the Borrower under the Bankruptcy Code of the United States, automatically and without further action by the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer), an amount equal to the excess of the amount of interest and fees that should have been paid for such period over the amount of interest and fees actually paid for such period. This paragraph shall not limit the rights of the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be, under Section 2.03(c)(iii), 2.03(h) or 2.08(b) or under Article VIII. The Borrower’s obligations under this paragraph shall survive the termination of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments and the repayment of all other Obligations hereunder.
     2.11 Evidence of Debt.
     (a) The Credit Extensions made by each Lender shall be evidenced by one or more accounts or records maintained by such Lender and by the Administrative Agent in the ordinary course of business. The accounts or records maintained by the Administrative Agent and each Lender shall be conclusive absent manifest error of the amount of the Credit Extensions made by the Lenders to the Borrower and the interest and payments thereon. Any failure to so record or any error in doing so shall not, however, limit or otherwise affect the obligation of the Borrower hereunder to pay any amount owing with respect to the Obligations. In the event of any conflict between the accounts and records maintained by any Lender and the accounts and records of the Administrative Agent in respect of such matters, the accounts and records of the Administrative Agent shall control in the absence of manifest error. Upon the request of any Lender made through the Administrative Agent, the Borrower shall execute and deliver to such Lender (through the Administrative Agent) a Note or Notes, which shall evidence such Lender’s Loans (Revolving Loans, Term Loans or Swing Line Loans) in addition to such accounts or records. Each Lender may attach schedules to its Note(s) and endorse thereon the date, Type (if applicable), amount and maturity of its Loans and payments with respect thereto.
     (b) In addition to the accounts and records referred to in subsection (a), each Lender and the Administrative Agent shall maintain in accordance with its usual practice accounts or records evidencing the purchases and sales by such Lender of participations in Letters of Credit and Swing Line Loans. In the event of any

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conflict between the accounts and records maintained by the Administrative Agent and the accounts and records of any Lender in respect of such matters, the accounts and records of the Administrative Agent shall control in the absence of manifest error.
     2.12 Payments Generally; Administrative Agent’s Clawback.
     (a) General. All payments to be made by the Borrower shall be made without condition or deduction for any counterclaim, defense, recoupment or setoff. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all payments by the Borrower hereunder shall be made to the Administrative Agent, for the account of the respective Lenders to which such payment is owed, at the Administrative Agent’s Office in Dollars and in immediately available funds not later than 2:00 p.m. on the date specified herein. The Administrative Agent will promptly distribute to each Lender its Applicable Percentage (or other applicable share as provided herein) of such payment in like funds as received by wire transfer to such Lender’s Lending Office. All payments received by the Administrative Agent after 2:00 p.m. shall be deemed received on the next succeeding Business Day and any applicable interest or fee shall continue to accrue. If any payment to be made by the Borrower shall come due on a day other than a Business Day, payment shall be made on the next following Business Day, and such extension of time shall be reflected in computing interest or fees, as the case may be.
     (b) (i) Funding by Lenders; Presumption by Administrative Agent. Unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from a Lender prior to the proposed date of any Committed Borrowing of Eurodollar Rate Loans (or, in the case of any Committed Borrowing of Base Rate Loans, prior to 12:00 noon on the date of such Committed Borrowing) that such Lender will not make available to the Administrative Agent such Lender’s share of such Committed Borrowing, the Administrative Agent may assume that such Lender has made such share available on such date in accordance with Section 2.02 (or, in the case of a Committed Borrowing of Base Rate Loans, that such Lender has made such share available in accordance with and at the time required by Section 2.02) and may, in reliance upon such assumption, make available to the Borrower a corresponding amount. In such event, if a Lender has not in fact made its share of the applicable Committed Borrowing available to the Administrative Agent, then the applicable Lender and the Borrower severally agree to pay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand such corresponding amount in immediately available funds with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is made available to the Borrower to but excluding the date of payment to the Administrative Agent, at (A) in the case of a payment to be made by such Lender, the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation, plus any administrative, processing or similar fees customarily charged by the Administrative Agent in connection with the foregoing, and (B) in the case of a payment to be made by the Borrower, the interest rate applicable to Base Rate Loans. If the Borrower and such Lender shall pay such interest to the Administrative Agent for the same or an overlapping period, the Administrative Agent shall promptly remit to the Borrower the amount of such interest paid by the Borrower for such period. If such Lender pays its share of the applicable Committed Borrowing to the Administrative Agent, then the amount so paid shall constitute such Lender’s Committed Loan included in such Committed Borrowing. Any payment by the Borrower shall be without prejudice to any claim the Borrower may have against a Lender that shall have failed to make such payment to the Administrative Agent.
     (ii) Payments by Borrower; Presumptions by Administrative Agent. Unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from the Borrower prior to the date on which any payment is due to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders or the L/C Issuer hereunder that the Borrower will not make such payment, the Administrative Agent may assume that the Borrower has made such payment on such date in accordance herewith and may, in reliance upon such assumption, distribute to the Lenders or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be, the amount due. In such event, if the Borrower has not in fact made such payment, then each of the Lenders or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be, severally agrees to repay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand the amount so distributed to such Lender or the L/C Issuer, in immediately available funds with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is distributed to it to but excluding the date of payment to the Administrative Agent, at the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation.
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     (c) Failure to Satisfy Conditions Precedent. If any Lender makes available to the Administrative Agent funds for any Loan to be made by such Lender as provided in the foregoing provisions of this Article II, and such funds are not made available to the Borrower by the Administrative Agent because the conditions to the applicable Credit Extension set forth in Article IV are not satisfied or waived in accordance with the terms hereof, the Administrative Agent shall return such funds (in like funds as received from such Lender) to such Lender, without interest.
     (d) Obligations of Lenders Several. The obligations of the Lenders hereunder to make Committed Loans, to fund participations in Letters of Credit and Swing Line Loans and to make payments pursuant to Section 10.04(c) are several and not joint. The failure of any Lender to make any Committed Loan, to fund any such participation or to make any payment under Section 10.04(c) on any date required hereunder shall not relieve any other Lender of its corresponding obligation to do so on such date, and no Lender shall be responsible for the failure of any other Lender to so make its Committed Loan, to purchase its participation or to make its payment under Section 10.04(c).
     (e) Funding Source. Nothing herein shall be deemed to obligate any Lender to obtain the funds for any Loan in any particular place or manner or to constitute a representation by any Lender that it has obtained or will obtain the funds for any Loan in any particular place or manner.
     2.13 Sharing of Payments by Lenders. If any Lender shall, by exercising any right of setoff or counterclaim or otherwise, obtain payment in respect of any principal of or interest on any of the Committed Loans made by it, or the participations in L/C Obligations or in Swing Line Loans held by it resulting in such Lender’s receiving payment of a proportion of the aggregate amount of such Committed Loans or participations and accrued interest thereon greater than its pro rata share thereof as provided herein, then the Lender receiving such greater proportion shall (a) notify the Administrative Agent of such fact, and (b) purchase (for cash at face value) participations in the Committed Loans and subparticipations in L/C Obligations and Swing Line Loans of the other Lenders, or make such other adjustments as shall be equitable, so that the benefit of all such payments shall be shared by the Lenders ratably in accordance with the aggregate amount of principal of and accrued interest on their respective Committed Loans and other amounts owing them, provided that:
     (i) if any such participations or subparticipations are purchased and all or any portion of the payment giving rise thereto is recovered, such participations or subparticipations shall be rescinded and the purchase price restored to the extent of such recovery, without interest; and
     (ii) the provisions of this Section shall not be construed to apply to (x) any payment made by the Borrower pursuant to and in accordance with the express terms of this Agreement (including the application of funds arising from the existence of a Defaulting Lender), (y) the application of Cash Collateral provided for in Section 2.15 or (z) any payment obtained by a Lender as consideration for the assignment of or sale of a participation in any of its Committed Loans or subparticipations in L/C Obligations or Swing Line Loans to any assignee or participant, other than to the Borrower or any Subsidiary thereof (as to which the provisions of this Section shall apply).
     The Borrower consents to the foregoing and agrees, to the extent it may effectively do so under applicable law, that any Lender acquiring a participation pursuant to the foregoing arrangements may exercise against the Borrower rights of setoff and counterclaim with respect to such participation as fully as if such Lender were a direct creditor of the Borrower in the amount of such participation.
     2.14 Increase in Commitments.
     (a) Request for Increase. Provided there exists no Default, upon notice to the Administrative Agent (which shall promptly notify the Lenders), the Borrower may request increases in the Aggregate Revolving Commitments by an amount not exceeding, in the aggregate, One Hundred Thirty Five Million and No/100 Dollars ($135,000,000); provided that (i) any such request for an increase shall be in a minimum amount of Twenty-Five Million and No/100 Dollars ($25,000,000.00) and (ii) such written request shall be delivered to the Administrative Agent not more than twenty-four (24) calendar months following the Closing Date. At the time of sending such notice, the Borrower (in consultation with the Administrative Agent) shall specify the time period within which each

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Lender is requested to respond (which shall in no event be less than ten (10) Business Days from the date of delivery of such notice to the Lenders) and the Borrower may also invite prospective lenders to respond.
     (b) Lender Elections to Increase. Each Lender shall notify the Administrative Agent within such time period whether or not it agrees to increase its Revolving Commitment and, if so, whether by an amount equal to, greater than, or less than its Applicable Percentage of such requested increase. Any Lender not responding within such time period shall be deemed to have declined to increase its Revolving Commitment. Each prospective lender shall notify the Administrative Agent within such time period whether or not it agrees to fund any portion of the requested increase in the Aggregate Revolving Commitments and, if so, by what amount. Any prospective lender not responding within such time period shall be deemed to have declined to fund any portion of the requested increase in the Aggregate Revolving Commitments.
     (c) Notification by Administrative Agent; Additional Lenders. The Administrative Agent shall notify the Borrower and each Lender of the Lenders’ and prospective lenders’ responses to each request made hereunder. To achieve the full amount of a requested increase and subject to the approval of the Administrative Agent and the L/C Issuer (which approvals shall not be unreasonably withheld), the Borrower may also invite additional Eligible Assignees to become Lenders pursuant to a joinder agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and its counsel. If any prospective lender agrees to fund any portion of the requested increase in the Aggregate Revolving Commitments (an “Additional Lender”), such Additional Lender shall become a Lender hereunder pursuant to a joinder agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and its counsel.
     (d) Effective Date and Allocations. If the Aggregate Revolving Commitments are increased in accordance with this Section, the Administrative Agent and the Borrower shall determine the effective date (the “Increase Effective Date”) and the final allocation of such increase which, for any existing Lender participating in such increase, need not be ratable in accordance with their respective Revolving Commitments prior to such increase). The Administrative Agent shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Lenders of the final allocation of such increase and the Increase Effective Date.
     (e) Conditions to Effectiveness of Increase. As a condition precedent to such increase, the Borrower shall pay any fees agreed to in connection therewith and deliver to the Administrative Agent a certificate of each Loan Party dated as of the Increase Effective Date (in sufficient copies for each Lender) signed by a Responsible Officer of such Loan Party (i) certifying and attaching the resolutions adopted by such Loan Party approving or consenting to such increase, and (ii) in the case of the Borrower, certifying that, before and after giving effect to such increase, (A) the representations and warranties contained in Article V and the other Loan Documents are true and correct, in all material respects, on and as of the Increase Effective Date, except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they are true and correct, in all material respects, as of such earlier date, and except that for purposes of this Section 2.14, the representations and warranties contained in subsections (a) and (b) of Section 5.05 shall be deemed to refer to the most recent statements furnished pursuant to clauses (a) and (b), respectively, of Section 6.01, and (B) no Default exists. The Borrower shall prepay any Committed Revolving Loans outstanding on the Increase Effective Date (and pay any additional amounts required pursuant to Section 3.05) to the extent necessary to keep the outstanding Committed Revolving Loans ratable with any revised Applicable Percentages arising from any nonratable increase in the Revolving Commitments under this Section.
     (f) Conflicting Provisions. This Section shall supersede any provisions in Sections 2.13 or 10.01 to the contrary.
     2.15 Cash Collateral.
     (a) Certain Credit Support Events. Upon the request of the Administrative Agent or the L/C Issuer (i) if the L/C Issuer has honored any full or partial drawing request under any Letter of Credit and such drawing has resulted in an L/C Borrowing, or (ii) if, as of the Letter of Credit Expiration Date, any L/C Obligation for any reason remains outstanding, the Borrower shall, in each case, immediately Cash Collateralize the then Outstanding Amount of all L/C Obligations. At any time that there shall exist a Defaulting Lender, immediately upon the request of the Administrative Agent, the L/C Issuer or the Swing

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Line Lender, the Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent Cash Collateral in an amount sufficient to cover all Fronting Exposure (after giving effect to Section 2.16(a)(iv) and any Cash Collateral provided by the Defaulting Lender).
     (b) Grant of Security Interest. All Cash Collateral (other than credit support not constituting funds subject to deposit) shall be maintained in blocked, non-interest bearing deposit accounts at Bank of America. The Borrower, and to the extent provided by any Lender, such Lender, hereby grants to (and subjects to the control of) the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the L/C Issuer and the Lenders (including the Swing Line Lender), and agrees to maintain, a first priority security interest in all such cash, deposit accounts and all balances therein, and all other property so provided as collateral pursuant hereto, and in all proceeds of the foregoing, all as security for the obligations to which such Cash Collateral may be applied pursuant to Section 2.15(c). If at any time the Administrative Agent determines that Cash Collateral is subject to any right or claim of any Person other than the Administrative Agent as herein provided, or that the total amount of such Cash Collateral is less than the applicable Fronting Exposure and other obligations secured thereby, the Borrower will, promptly upon demand by the Administrative Agent, pay or provide to the Administrative Agent additional Cash Collateral in an amount sufficient to eliminate such deficiency (unless provided by the applicable Defaulting Lender).
     (c) Application. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Cash Collateral provided under any of this Section 2.15 or Sections 2.03, 2.04, 2.16 or 8.02 in respect of Letters of Credit or Swing Line Loans shall be held and applied to the satisfaction of the specific L/C Obligations, Swing Line Loans and the Lenders’ obligations to fund participations therein (including, as to Cash Collateral provided by a Defaulting Lender, any interest accrued on such obligation).
     (d) Release. Cash Collateral (or the appropriate portion thereof) provided to reduce Fronting Exposure L/C Obligations or Swing Line Loans shall be released promptly following (i) the elimination of the applicable Fronting Exposure or such other obligations giving rise thereto (including by the termination of Defaulting Lender status of the applicable Lender (or, as appropriate, its assignee following compliance with Section 10.06(b)(vii))) or (ii) the Administrative Agent’s good faith determination that there exists excess Cash Collateral; provided, however, (x) that Cash Collateral furnished by or on behalf of a Loan Party shall not be released during the continuance of an Event of Default (and following application as provided in this Section 2.15 may be otherwise applied in accordance with Section 8.03 to the extent that Administrative Agent exercises remedies set forth in Section 8.02(b)), and (y) the Person providing Cash Collateral and the L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender, as applicable, may agree that Cash Collateral shall not be released but instead held to support future anticipated Fronting Exposure or other obligations.
     2.16 Defaulting Lenders.
     (a) Adjustments. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, if any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, then, until such time as that Lender is no longer a Defaulting Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable Law:
     (i) Waivers and Amendments. That Defaulting Lender’s right to approve or disapprove any amendment, waiver or consent with respect to this Agreement shall be restricted as set forth in Section 10.01.
     (ii) Reallocation of Payments. Any payment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts received by the Administrative Agent for the account of that Defaulting Lender (whether voluntary or mandatory, at maturity, pursuant to Article VIII or otherwise, and including any amounts made available to the Administrative Agent by that Defaulting Lender pursuant to Section 10.08), shall be applied at such time or times as may be determined by the Administrative Agent as follows: first, to the payment of any amounts owing by that Defaulting Lender to the Administrative Agent hereunder; second, to the payment on a pro rata basis of any amounts owing by that Defaulting Lender to the L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender hereunder; third, if so determined by the Administrative Agent or requested by the L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender, to

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be held as Cash Collateral for future funding obligations of that Defaulting Lender of any participation in any Letter of Credit; fourth, as the Borrower may request (so long as no Default or Event of Default exists), to the funding of any Loan in respect of which that Defaulting Lender has failed to fund its portion thereof as required by this Agreement, as determined by the Administrative Agent; fifth, if so determined by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower, to be held in a non-interest bearing deposit account and released in order to satisfy obligations of that Defaulting Lender to fund Loans under this Agreement; sixth, to the payment of any amounts owing to the Lenders, the L/C Issuer or the Swing Line Lender as a result of any judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by any Lender, the L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender against that Defaulting Lender as a result of that Defaulting Lender’s breach of its obligations under this Agreement; seventh, so long as no Default or Event of Default exists, to the payment of any amounts owing to the Borrower as a result of any judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by the Borrower against that Defaulting Lender as a result of that Defaulting Lender’s breach of its obligations under this Agreement; and eighth, to that Defaulting Lender or as otherwise directed by a court of competent jurisdiction; provided that if (x) such payment is a payment of the principal amount of any Loans or L/C Borrowings in respect of which that Defaulting Lender has not fully funded its appropriate share and (y) such Loans or L/C Borrowings were made at a time when the conditions set forth in Section 4.02 were satisfied or waived, such payment shall be applied solely to pay the Loans of, and L/C Borrowings owed to, all non-Defaulting Lenders on a pro rata basis prior to being applied to the payment of any Loans of, or L/C Borrowings owed to, that Defaulting Lender. Any payments, prepayments or other amounts paid or payable to a Defaulting Lender that are applied (or held) to pay amounts owed by a Defaulting Lender or to post Cash Collateral pursuant to this Section 2.16(a)(ii) shall be deemed paid to and redirected by that Defaulting Lender, and each Lender irrevocably consents hereto.
     (iii) Certain Fees. That Defaulting Lender (x) shall not be entitled to receive any Unused Fee pursuant to Section 2.09(a) for any period during which that Lender is a Defaulting Lender (and the Borrower shall not be required to pay any such fee that otherwise would have been required to have been paid to that Defaulting Lender for any period during which that Lender is a Defaulting Lender) and (y) shall be limited in its right to receive Letter of Credit Fees as provided in Section 2.03(h).
     (iv) Reallocation of Applicable Percentages to Reduce Fronting Exposure. During any period in which there is a Defaulting Lender, for purposes of computing the amount of the obligation of each non-Defaulting Lender to acquire, refinance or fund participations in Letters of Credit or Swing Line Loans pursuant to Sections 2.03 or 2.04, as applicable, the “Applicable Percentage” of each non-Defaulting Lender shall be computed without giving effect to the Commitment of that Defaulting Lender; provided, that, (i) each such reallocation shall be given effect only if, at the date the applicable Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, no Default or Event of Default exists; and (ii) the aggregate obligation of each non-Defaulting Lender to acquire, refinance or fund participations in Letters of Credit shall not exceed the positive difference, if any, of (1) the Revolving Commitment of that non-Defaulting Lender minus (2) the aggregate Outstanding Amount of the Revolving Loans of that Revolving Lender.
     (b) Defaulting Lender Cure. If the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the Swing Line Lender and the L/C Issuer agree in writing in their respective sole discretion that a Defaulting Lender should no longer be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender (or if a Defaulting Lender takes such action so that it can no longer be characterized as a Defaulting Lender), the Administrative Agent will so notify the parties hereto, whereupon as of the effective date specified in such notice and subject to any conditions set forth

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therein (which may include arrangements with respect to any Cash Collateral), that Lender will, to the extent applicable, purchase that portion of outstanding Loans of the other Lenders or take such other actions as the Administrative Agent may determine to be necessary to cause the Loans and funded and unfunded participations in Letters of Credit and Swing Line Loans to be held on a pro rata basis by the Lenders in accordance with their Applicable Percentages (without giving effect to Section 2.16(a)(iv)), whereupon that Lender will cease to be a Defaulting Lender; provided that no adjustments will be made retroactively with respect to fees accrued or payments made by or on behalf of the Borrower while that Lender was a Defaulting Lender; and provided, further, that except to the extent otherwise expressly agreed by the affected parties, no change hereunder from Defaulting Lender to Lender will constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder arising from that Lender’s having been a Defaulting Lender.
ARTICLE III.
TAXES, YIELD PROTECTION AND ILLEGALITY
     3.01 Taxes.
     (a) Payments Free of Taxes; Obligation to Withhold; Payments on Account of Taxes.
     (i) Except as expressly provided herein, any and all payments by or on account of any obligation of the Loan Parties hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall to the extent permitted by applicable Laws be made free and clear of and without reduction or withholding for any Indemnified Taxes. If, however, applicable Laws require the Loan Parties or the Administrative Agent to withhold or deduct any Tax, such Tax shall be withheld or deducted in accordance with such Laws as determined by the Loan Parties or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, upon the basis of the information and documentation to be delivered pursuant to subsection (e) below.
     (ii) If the Loan Parties or the Administrative Agent shall be required by the Code to withhold or deduct any Taxes, including both United States Federal backup withholding and withholding taxes, from any payment, then (A) the Administrative Agent shall withhold or make such deductions as are determined by the Administrative Agent to be required based upon the information and documentation it has received pursuant to subsection (e) below, (B) the Administrative Agent shall timely pay the full amount withheld or deducted to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with the Code, and (C) to the extent that the withholding or deduction is made on account of Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes, the sum payable by the Loan Parties shall be increased as necessary so that after any required withholding or the making of all required deductions (including deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this Section) the Administrative Agent, Lender or L/C Issuer, as the case may be, receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such withholding or deduction been made.
     (b) Payment of Other Taxes by the Loan Parties. Without limiting the provisions of subsection (a) above, the Loan Parties shall timely pay any Other Taxes to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable Laws.
     (c) Tax Indemnifications.
     (i) Without limiting the provisions of subsection (a) or (b) above, the Borrower shall, and does hereby, indemnify the Administrative Agent, each Lender and the L/C Issuer, and shall make payment in respect thereof within ten (10) days after demand therefor, for the full amount of any Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes (including Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes imposed or asserted on or attributable to amounts payable under this Section) withheld or deducted by the Loan Parties or the Administrative Agent or paid by the Administrative Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be, and any penalties, interest and reasonable expenses arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes were correctly or legally imposed or asserted by the relevant Governmental Authority. The Borrower shall also, and does hereby, indemnify the Administrative Agent, and shall make payment in respect thereof within ten (10) days after demand therefor, for any amount which a Lender or the L/C Issuer for any reason fails to pay indefeasibly to the Administrative Agent as required by clause (ii) of this subsection. A certificate as to the amount of any such payment or liability delivered to the Borrower

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by a Lender or the L/C Issuer (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), or by the Administrative Agent on its own behalf or on behalf of a Lender or the L/C Issuer, shall be conclusive absent manifest error. Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 3.01, the Borrower shall not be required to pay or reimburse Administrative Agent, any Lender or L/C Issuer for any Excluded Taxes.
     (ii) Without limiting the provisions of subsection (a) or (b) above, each Lender and the L/C Issuer shall, and does hereby, indemnify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, and shall make payment in respect thereof within ten (10) days after demand therefor, against any and all Taxes and any and all related losses, claims, liabilities, penalties, interest and expenses (including the fees, charges and disbursements of any counsel for the Borrower or the Administrative Agent) incurred by or asserted against the Borrower or the Administrative Agent by any Governmental Authority as a result of the failure by such Lender or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be, to deliver, or as a result of the inaccuracy, inadequacy or deficiency of, any documentation required to be delivered by such Lender or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be, to the Borrower or the Administrative Agent pursuant to subsection (e). Each Lender and the L/C Issuer hereby authorizes the Administrative Agent to set off and apply any and all amounts at any time owing to such Lender or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be, under this Agreement or any other Loan Document against any amount due to the Administrative Agent under this clause (ii). The agreements in this clause (ii) shall survive the resignation and/or replacement of the Administrative Agent, any assignment of rights by, or the replacement of, a Lender or the L/C Issuer, the termination of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments and the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all other Obligations.
     (d) Evidence of Payments. Upon request by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, after any payment of Taxes by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to a Governmental Authority as provided in this Section 3.01, the Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent or the Administrative Agent shall deliver to the Borrower, as the case may be, the original or a certified copy of a receipt issued by such Governmental Authority evidencing such payment, a copy of any return required by Law to report such payment or other evidence of such payment reasonably satisfactory to the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be.
     (e) Status of Lenders; Tax Documentation.
     (i) Each Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and to the Administrative Agent, at the time or times prescribed by applicable Laws or when reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable Laws or by the taxing authorities of any jurisdiction and such other reasonably requested information as will permit the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine (A) whether or not payments made hereunder or under any other Loan Document are subject to Taxes, (B) if applicable, the required rate of withholding or deduction, and (C) such Lender’s entitlement to any available exemption from, or reduction of, applicable Taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Lender by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise to establish such Lender’s status for withholding tax purposes in the applicable jurisdiction.
     (ii) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if a Loan Party is a resident for tax purposes in the United States,
     (A) any Lender that is a “United States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable Laws or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements; and
     (B) each Foreign Lender that is entitled under the Code or any applicable treaty to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax with respect to payments hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent (in such

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number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, but only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable:
     (I) executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party,
     (II) executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI,
     (III) executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY and all required supporting documentation,
     (IV) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (x) a certificate to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (A) a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (B) a “10 percent shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (C) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (y) executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN, or
     (V) executed originals of any other form prescribed by applicable Laws as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable Laws to permit the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made.
     (iii) Each Lender shall promptly (A) notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction, and (B) take such steps as shall not be materially disadvantageous to it, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender, and as may be reasonably necessary (including the re-designation of its Lending Office) to avoid any requirement of applicable Laws of any jurisdiction that the Borrower or the Administrative Agent make any withholding or deduction for taxes from amounts payable to such Lender.
     (f) Treatment of Certain Refunds. Unless required by applicable Laws, at no time shall the Administrative Agent have any obligation to file for or otherwise pursue on behalf of a Lender or the L/C Issuer, or have any obligation to pay to any Lender or the L/C Issuer, any refund of Taxes withheld or deducted from funds paid for the account of such Lender or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be. If the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer determines, in its reasonable discretion, that it has received a refund of any Taxes or Other Taxes as to which it has been indemnified by the Borrower or with respect to which the Borrower has paid additional amounts pursuant to this Section, it shall pay to the Borrower an amount equal to such refund (but only to the extent of indemnity payments made, or additional amounts paid, by the Borrower under this Section with respect to the Taxes or Other Taxes giving rise to such refund), net of all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be, and without interest (other than any interest paid by the relevant Governmental Authority with respect to such refund), provided that the Borrower, upon the request of the Administrative Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, agrees to repay the amount paid over to the Borrower (plus any penalties, interest or other charges imposed by the relevant Governmental Authority) to the Administrative Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer in the event the Administrative Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer is required to repay such refund to such Governmental Authority. This subsection shall not be construed to require the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer to make available its tax returns (or any other information relating to its taxes that it deems confidential) to the Borrower or any other Person.
     3.02 Illegality. If any Lender reasonably determines that any Law has made it unlawful, or that any Governmental Authority has asserted that it is unlawful, for any Lender or its applicable Lending Office to make, maintain or fund Loans whose interest is determined by reference to the Eurodollar Rate, or to determine or charge interest rates based upon the Eurodollar Rate, or any Governmental Authority has imposed material restrictions on the authority of such Lender to purchase or sell, or to take deposits of, Dollars in the London interbank market, then,

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on notice thereof by such Lender to the Borrower through the Administrative Agent, (i) any obligation of such Lender to make or continue Eurodollar Rate Loans or to convert Base Rate Loans to Eurodollar Rate Loans shall be suspended, and (ii) if such notice asserts the illegality of such Lender making or maintaining Base Rate Committed Loans the interest rate on which is determined by reference to the Eurodollar Rate component of the Base Rate, the interest rate on which Base Rate Loans of such Lender shall, if necessary to avoid such illegality, be determined by the Administrative Agent without reference to the Eurodollar Rate component of the Base Rate, in each case until such Lender notifies the Administrative Agent and the Borrower that the circumstances giving rise to such determination no longer exist. Upon receipt of such notice, (x) the Borrower shall, upon demand from such Lender (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), prepay or, if applicable, convert all Eurodollar Rate Loans of such Lender to Base Rate Loans (the interest rate on which Base Rate Loans of such Lender shall, if necessary to avoid such illegality, be determined by the Administrative Agent without reference to the Eurodollar Rate component of the Base Rate), either on the last day of the Interest Period therefor, if such Lender may lawfully continue to maintain such Eurodollar Rate Loans to such day, or immediately, if such Lender may not lawfully continue to maintain such Eurodollar Rate Loans and (y) if such notice asserts the illegality of such Lender determining or charging interest rates based upon the Eurodollar Rate, the Administrative Agent shall during the period of such suspension compute the Base Rate applicable to such Lender without reference to the Eurodollar Rate component thereof until the Administrative Agent is advised in writing by such Lender that it is no longer illegal for such Lender to determine or charge interest rates based upon the Eurodollar Rate. Upon any such prepayment or conversion, the Borrower shall also pay accrued interest on the amount so prepaid or converted.
     3.03 Inability to Determine Rates. If the Required Lenders determine that for any reason in connection with any request for a Eurodollar Rate Loan or a conversion to or continuation thereof that (a) Dollar deposits are not being offered to banks in the London interbank eurodollar market for the applicable amount and Interest Period of such Eurodollar Rate Loan, (b) adequate and reasonable means do not exist for determining the Eurodollar Rate for any requested Interest Period with respect to a proposed Eurodollar Rate Loan or in connection with an existing or proposed Base Rate Loan, or (c) the Eurodollar Rate for any requested Interest Period with respect to a proposed Eurodollar Rate Loan does not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders of funding such Loan, then the Administrative Agent will promptly so notify the Borrower and each Lender. Thereafter, (x) the obligation of the Lenders to make or maintain Eurodollar Rate Loans shall be suspended, and (y) in the event of a determination described in the preceding sentence with respect to the Eurodollar Rate component of the Base Rate, the utilization of the Eurodollar Rate component in determining the Base Rate shall be suspended, in each case until the Administrative Agent (upon the instruction of the Required Lenders) revokes such notice. Upon receipt of such notice, the Borrower may revoke any pending request for a Borrowing of, conversion to or continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans or, failing that, will be deemed to have converted such request into a request for a Borrowing of Base Rate Loans in the amount specified therein.
     3.04 Increased Costs.
     (a) Increased Costs Generally. If any Change in Law shall:
     (i) impose, modify or deem applicable any reserve, special deposit, compulsory loan, insurance charge or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended or participated in by, any Lender or the L/C Issuer;
     (ii) subject any Lender or the L/C Issuer to any tax of any kind whatsoever with respect to this Agreement, any Letter of Credit, any participation in a Letter of Credit or any Eurodollar Rate Loan made by it, or change the basis of taxation of payments to such Lender or the L/C Issuer in respect thereof (except for Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes covered by Section 3.01 and the imposition of, or any change in the rate of, any Excluded Tax payable by such Lender or the L/C Issuer); or
     (iii) impose on any Lender or the L/C Issuer or the London interbank market any other condition, cost or expense affecting this Agreement or Eurodollar Rate Loans made by such Lender or any Letter of Credit or participation therein;

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and the result of any of the foregoing shall be to increase the cost to such Lender of making or maintaining any Eurodollar Rate Loan (or of maintaining its obligation to make any such Loan), or to increase the cost to such Lender or the L/C Issuer of participating in, issuing or maintaining any Letter of Credit (or of maintaining its obligation to participate in or to issue any Letter of Credit), or to reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by such Lender or the L/C Issuer hereunder (whether of principal, interest or any other amount) then, upon request of such Lender or the L/C Issuer, the Borrower will pay to such Lender or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be, for such additional costs incurred or reduction suffered.
     (b) Capital Requirements. If any Lender or the L/C Issuer determines that any Change in Law affecting such Lender or the L/C Issuer or any Lending Office of such Lender or such Lender’s or the L/C Issuer’s holding company, if any, regarding capital requirements has or would have the effect of reducing the rate of return on such Lender’s or the L/C Issuer’s capital or on the capital of such Lender’s or the L/C Issuer’s holding company, if any, as a consequence of this Agreement, the Commitments of such Lender or the Loans made by, or participations in Letters of Credit held by, such Lender, or the Letters of Credit issued by the L/C Issuer, to a level below that which such Lender or the L/C Issuer or such Lender’s or the L/C Issuer’s holding company could have achieved but for such Change in Law (taking into consideration such Lender’s or the L/C Issuer’s policies and the policies of such Lender’s or the L/C Issuer’s holding company with respect to capital adequacy), then from time to time the Borrower will pay to such Lender or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or the L/C Issuer or such Lender’s or the L/C Issuer’s holding company for any such reduction suffered.
     (c) Certificates for Reimbursement. A certificate of a Lender or the L/C Issuer setting forth the amount or amounts necessary to compensate such Lender or the L/C Issuer or its holding company, as the case may be, as specified in subsection (a) or (b) of this Section and delivered to the Borrower shall be conclusive and binding upon all parties hereto absent manifest error. The Borrower shall pay such Lender or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be, the amount shown as due on any such certificate within ten (10) days after receipt thereof.
     (d) Delay in Requests. Failure or delay on the part of any Lender or the L/C Issuer to demand compensation pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Section shall not constitute a waiver of such Lender’s or the L/C Issuer’s right to demand such compensation, provided that the Borrower shall not be required to compensate a Lender or the L/C Issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Section for any increased costs incurred or reductions suffered more than nine (9) months prior to the date that such Lender or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be, notifies the Borrower of the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions and of such Lender’s or the L/C Issuer’s intention to claim compensation therefor (except that, if the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions is retroactive, then the nine (9) month period referred to above shall be extended to include the period of retroactive effect thereof).
     3.05 Compensation for Losses. Within ten (10) days of any demand by any Lender (with a copy to the Administrative Agent) from time to time, the Borrower shall promptly compensate such Lender for and hold such Lender harmless from any loss, cost or expense incurred by it as a result of:
     (a) any continuation, conversion, payment or prepayment of any Loan other than a Base Rate Loan on a day other than the last day of the Interest Period for such Loan (whether voluntary, mandatory, automatic, by reason of acceleration, or otherwise);
     (b) any failure by the Borrower (for a reason other than the failure of such Lender to make a Loan) to prepay, borrow, continue or convert any Loan other than a Base Rate Loan on the date or in the amount notified by the Borrower; or
     (c) any assignment of a Eurodollar Rate Loan on a day other than the last day of the Interest Period therefor as a result of a request by the Borrower pursuant to Section 10.13;
including any loss or expense arising from the liquidation or reemployment of funds obtained by it to maintain such Loan or from fees payable to terminate the deposits from which such funds were obtained. The Borrower shall also pay any customary administrative fees charged by such Lender in connection with the foregoing.

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For purposes of calculating amounts payable by the Borrower to the Lenders under this Section 3.05, each Lender shall be deemed to have funded each Eurodollar Rate Loan made by it at the Eurodollar Base Rate used in determining the Eurodollar Rate for such Loan by a matching deposit or other borrowing in the London interbank eurodollar market for a comparable amount and for a comparable period, whether or not such Eurodollar Rate Loan was in fact so funded.
     3.06 Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lenders.
     (a) Designation of a Different Lending Office. If any Lender requests compensation under Section 3.04, or the Borrower is required to pay any additional amount to any Lender or any Governmental Authority for the account of any Lender pursuant to Section 3.01, or if any Lender gives a notice pursuant to Section 3.02, then such Lender shall use reasonable efforts to designate a different Lending Office for funding or booking its Loans hereunder or to assign its rights and obligations hereunder to another of its offices, branches or affiliates, if, in the judgment of such Lender, such designation or assignment (i) would eliminate or reduce amounts payable pursuant to Section 3.01 or 3.04, as the case may be, in the future, or eliminate the need for the notice pursuant to Section 3.02, as applicable, and (ii) in each case, would not subject such Lender to any unreimbursed cost or expense and would not otherwise be disadvantageous to such Lender. The Borrower hereby agrees to pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by any Lender in connection with any such designation or assignment.
     (b) Replacement of Lenders. If any Lender requests compensation under Section 3.04, or if the Borrower is required to pay any additional amount to any Lender or any Governmental Authority for the account of any Lender pursuant to Section 3.01, the Borrower may replace such Lender in accordance with Section 10.13.
     3.07 Survival. All of the Borrower’s obligations under this Article III shall survive termination of the Commitments and repayment of all other Obligations hereunder.
ARTICLE IV.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CREDIT EXTENSIONS
     4.01 Conditions of Initial Credit Extension. The effectiveness of this Agreement and the obligation of the L/C Issuer and each Lender to make its initial Credit Extension hereunder is subject to satisfaction of the following conditions precedent:
     (a) The Administrative Agent’s receipt of the following, each of which shall be originals, telecopies or pdf copies (followed promptly by originals) unless otherwise specified, each properly executed by a Responsible Officer of the signing Loan Party, each dated the Closing Date (or, in the case of certificates of governmental officials, a recent date before the Closing Date) and each in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders:
     (i) executed counterparts of this Agreement and the Guaranty, sufficient in number for distribution to the Administrative Agent, each Lender and the Borrower and executed counterparts of the Advisor Fee Subordination Agreement;
     (ii) Notes executed by the Borrower in favor of each Lender requesting a Note;
     (iii) such certificates of resolutions or other action, incumbency certificates and/or other certificates of Responsible Officers of each Loan Party as the Administrative Agent may require evidencing the identity, authority and capacity of each Responsible Officer thereof authorized to act as a Responsible Officer in connection with this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to which such Loan Party is a party;
     (iv) such documents and certifications as the Administrative Agent may reasonably require to evidence that each Loan Party is duly organized or formed, and that each Loan Party is validly existing, in good standing and qualified to engage in business in the jurisdiction of its formation.

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     (v) a favorable opinion of Kutak Rock LLP, counsel to the Loan Parties, addressed to the Administrative Agent and each Lender, as to the matters set forth in Exhibit G and such other matters concerning the Loan Parties and the Loan Documents as the Required Lenders may reasonably request;
     (vi) a certificate of a Responsible Officer of each Loan Party either (A) attaching copies of all consents, licenses and approvals required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by such Loan Party and the validity against such Loan Party of the Loan Documents to which it is a party, and such consents, licenses and approvals shall be in full force and effect, or (B) stating that no such consents, licenses or approvals are so required;
     (vii) a certificate signed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower certifying (A) that the conditions specified in Sections 4.02(a) and (b) have been satisfied, (B) that there has been no event or circumstance since the date of the Audited Financial Statements that has had or could be reasonably expected to have, either individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect, and (C) that, after giving effect to all requested Credit Extensions to be made on the Closing Date, the Total Outstandings shall not exceed the Borrowing Base as of the Closing Date;
     (viii) a duly completed Compliance Certificate as of the last day of the fiscal quarter of the Borrower ended on September 30, 2010, signed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower;
     (ix) evidence that all insurance required to be maintained pursuant to the Loan Documents has been obtained and is in effect;
     (x) evidence that the Credit Agreement dated as of May 23, 2008, among the Borrower, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, swing line lender and letter of credit issuer (the “Existing Credit Agreement”), has been or concurrently with the Closing Date is being terminated, all amounts owing thereunder have been paid in full and all Liens securing obligations under the Existing Credit Agreement have been or concurrently with the Closing Date are being released; and
     (xi) such other assurances, certificates, documents, consents or opinions as the Administrative Agent, the L/C Issuer, the Swing Line Lender or the Required Lenders reasonably may require.
     (b) Any fees required to be paid on or before the Closing Date shall have been paid.
     (c) Unless waived by the Administrative Agent, the Borrower shall have paid all fees, charges and disbursements of counsel to the Administrative Agent (directly to such counsel if requested by the Administrative Agent) to the extent invoiced prior to or on the Closing Date, plus such additional amounts of such fees, charges and disbursements as shall constitute its reasonable estimate of such fees, charges and disbursements incurred or to be incurred by it through the closing proceedings (provided that such estimate shall not thereafter preclude a final settling of accounts between the Borrower and the Administrative Agent).
Without limiting the generality of the provisions of the last paragraph of Section 9.03, for purposes of determining compliance with the conditions specified in this Section 4.01, each Lender that has signed this Agreement shall be deemed to have consented to, approved or accepted or to be satisfied with, each document or other matter required thereunder to be consented to or approved by or acceptable or satisfactory to a Lender unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from such Lender prior to the proposed Closing Date specifying its objection thereto.
     4.02 Conditions to all Credit Extensions. The obligation of each Lender to honor any Request for Credit Extension (other than a Committed Loan Notice requesting only a conversion of Committed Loans to the other Type, or a continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans) is subject to the following conditions precedent:
     (a) (i) The representations and warranties of the Borrower contained in Article V or any other Loan Document, or which are contained in any document furnished at any time under or in connection herewith or therewith, shall be true and correct, in all material respects, on and as of the date of such Credit Extension, except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they shall be

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true and correct, in all material respects, as of such earlier date, and except that for purposes of this Section 4.02, the representations and warranties contained in subsections (a) and (b) of Section 5.05 shall be deemed to refer to the most recent statements furnished pursuant to clauses (a) and (b), respectively, of Section 6.01, and (ii) after giving effect to all requested Credit Extensions, the Total Outstandings shall not exceed the Borrowing Base then in effect.
     (b) No Default shall exist, or would result, from such proposed Credit Extension or from the application of the proceeds thereof.
     (c) The Administrative Agent and, if applicable, the L/C Issuer or the Swing Line Lender shall have received a Request for Credit Extension in accordance with the requirements hereof.
     Each Request for Credit Extension (other than a Committed Loan Notice requesting only a conversion of Committed Loans to the other Type or a continuation of Eurodollar Rate Loans) submitted by the Borrower shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty that the conditions specified in Sections 4.02(a) and (b) have been satisfied on and as of the date of the applicable Credit Extension.
ARTICLE V.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
     The Borrower represents and warrants to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders that:
     5.01 Existence, Qualification and Power. Each Loan Party and each Subsidiary thereof (a) is duly organized or formed, validly existing and, as applicable, in good standing under the Laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organization, (b) has all requisite power and authority and all requisite governmental licenses, authorizations, consents and approvals to (i) own or lease its assets and carry on its business and (ii) execute, deliver and perform its obligations under the Loan Documents to which it is a party, and (c) is duly qualified and is licensed and, as applicable, in good standing under the Laws of each jurisdiction where its ownership, lease or operation of properties or the conduct of its business requires such qualification or license; except in each case referred to in clause (b)(i) or (c), to the extent that failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
     5.02 Authorization; No Contravention. The execution, delivery and performance by each Loan Party of each Loan Document to which such Person is party, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or other organizational action, and do not and will not (a) contravene the terms of any of such Person’s Organization Documents; (b) conflict with or result in any breach or contravention of, or the creation of any Lien under, or require any payment to be made under (i) any material Contractual Obligation (other than the Loan Documents) to which such Person is a party or affecting such Person or the properties of such Person or any of its Subsidiaries or (ii) any order, injunction, writ or decree of any Governmental Authority or any arbitral award to which such Person or its property is subject; or (c) materially violate any Law in a manner which could be reasonably expected to have any material affect on such Person’s ability to executed, deliver and/or perform its obligations under any such Loan Document or otherwise result in any Material Adverse Effect.
     5.03 Governmental Authorization; Other Consents. No approval, consent, exemption, authorization, or other action by, or notice to, or filing with, any Governmental Authority or any other Person is necessary or required in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by, or enforcement against, any Loan Party of this Agreement or any other Loan Document.
     5.04 Binding Effect. This Agreement has been, and each other Loan Document, when delivered hereunder, will have been, duly executed and delivered by each Loan Party that is party thereto. This Agreement constitutes, and each other Loan Document when so delivered will constitute, a legal, valid and binding obligation of such Loan Party, enforceable against each Loan Party that is party thereto in accordance with its terms.
     5.05 Financial Statements; No Material Adverse Effect.
     (a) The Audited Financial Statements (i) were prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the period covered thereby, except as otherwise expressly noted therein; (ii) fairly present the

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financial condition of the Consolidated Group as of the date thereof and their results of operations for the period covered thereby in accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the period covered thereby, except as otherwise expressly noted therein; and (iii) show all material indebtedness and other material liabilities, direct or contingent, of the Consolidated Group as of the date thereof, including material liabilities for taxes, material commitments and Indebtedness.
     (b) The unaudited consolidated balance sheet of the Consolidated Group dated September 30, 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income or operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the fiscal quarter ended on that date (i) were prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the period covered thereby, except as otherwise expressly noted therein, and (ii) fairly present the financial condition of the Consolidated Group as of the date thereof and their results of operations for the period covered thereby, subject, in the case of clauses (i) and (ii), to the absence of footnotes and to normal year-end audit adjustments. Schedule 5.05 sets forth all material indebtedness and other material liabilities, direct or contingent, of the Consolidated Group as of the date of such financial statements, including material liabilities for taxes, material commitments and Indebtedness.
     (c) Since September 30, 2010, there has been no event or circumstance, either individually or in the aggregate, that has had or would have a Material Adverse Effect.
     (d) The consolidated forecasted balance sheet and statements of income and cash flows of the Consolidated Group delivered pursuant to Section 6.01(c) were prepared in good faith on the basis of the assumptions stated therein, which assumptions were fair in light of the conditions existing at the time of delivery of such forecasts, and represented, at the time of delivery, the Borrower’s best estimate of its future financial condition and performance.
     5.06 Litigation. There are no actions, suits, proceedings, claims or disputes pending or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened, at law, in equity, in arbitration or before any Governmental Authority, by or against the Borrower or any other Loan Party or against any of their Properties or revenues that (a) purport to affect or pertain to this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or any of the transactions contemplated hereby, or (b) except as specifically disclosed in Schedule 5.06, either individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, and there has been no material adverse change in the status, or financial effect on any Loan Party, of the matters, if any, described on Schedule 5.06.
     5.07 No Default. Neither any Loan Party nor any Subsidiary thereof is in default under or with respect to any Contractual Obligation that could, either individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. No Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any other Loan Document.
     5.08 Ownership of Property; Liens. Each Loan Party and each Subsidiary thereof has good record and marketable title in fee simple to, or valid leasehold interests in, all real property necessary or used in the ordinary conduct of its business, except for such defects in title as could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Set forth on Schedule 5.08 is a list of all real property owned by the Consolidated Group with a notation as to which such real properties are Qualified Unencumbered Properties, as such schedule may be updated from time to time pursuant to Section 6.02. The Property of the Loan Parties is subject to no Liens, other than Liens permitted by Section 7.01 and as set forth on Schedule 7.01.
     5.09 Environmental Compliance. The Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries conduct in the ordinary course of business a review of the effect of existing Environmental Laws and claims alleging potential liability or responsibility for violation of any Environmental Law on their respective businesses, operations and properties, and as a result thereof the Borrower has reasonably concluded that, except as specifically disclosed in Schedule 5.09, such Environmental Laws and claims could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
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covering such risks as are customarily carried by companies engaged in similar businesses and owning similar properties in localities where such Loan Party or the applicable Subsidiary operates.
     5.11 Taxes. The Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries have filed all Federal, state and other material tax returns and reports required to be filed, and have paid all Federal, state and other material taxes, assessments, fees and other governmental charges levied or imposed upon them or their properties, income or assets otherwise due and payable, except those which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted and for which adequate reserves have been provided in accordance with GAAP. There is no proposed tax assessment against a Loan Party or any Subsidiary thereof that would, if made, have a Material Adverse Effect. Neither any Loan Party nor any Subsidiary thereof is party to any tax sharing agreement.
     5.12 ERISA Compliance.
          (a) To the best knowledge of Borrower, each Plan is in compliance in all material respects with the applicable provisions of ERISA, the Code and other Federal or state laws. Each Pension Plan that is intended to be a qualified plan under Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that the form of such Plan is qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code and the trust related thereto has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a) of the Code, or an application for such a letter is currently being processed by the Internal Revenue Service. To the best knowledge of the Loan Parties, nothing has occurred that would prevent or cause the loss of such tax-qualified status.
     (b) There are no pending or, to the best knowledge of any Loan Party, threatened claims, actions or lawsuits, or action by any Governmental Authority, with respect to any Plan that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. There has been no prohibited transaction or violation of the fiduciary responsibility rules with respect to any Plan that has resulted or could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
     (c) (i) No ERISA Event has occurred; (ii) CCPT II and each ERISA Affiliate has met all applicable requirements under the Pension Funding Rules in respect of each Pension Plan, and no waiver of the minimum funding standards under the Pension Funding Rules has been applied for or obtained; (iii) neither CCPT II nor any ERISA Affiliate has incurred any liability to the PBGC other than for the payment of premiums, and there are no premium payments which have become due that are unpaid; (iv) neither CCPT II nor any ERISA Affiliate has engaged in a transaction that could be subject to Section 4069 or Section 4212(c) of ERISA; and (v) no Pension Plan has been terminated by the plan administrator thereof nor by the PBGC, and no event or circumstance has occurred or exists that could reasonably be expected to cause the PBGC to institute proceedings under Title IV of ERISA to terminate any Pension Plan, in each case, that would result in liability, individually, or in the aggregate, in excess of the Threshold Amount.
     5.13 Subsidiaries; Equity Interests. Set forth on Schedule 5.13 is a complete and accurate list of each Loan Party and each Subsidiary of any Loan Party, together with (a) jurisdiction of organization, (b) U.S. taxpayer identification number and (c) an indication of whether such Loan Party or Subsidiary thereof owns a Qualified Unencumbered Property that is part of the Unencumbered Asset Value. CCPT II has no equity Investments in any other Person other than those specifically disclosed on Schedule 5.13, as such schedule may be updated from time to time pursuant to Section 6.02. The outstanding Equity Interests owned by any Loan Party are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and free of any Liens other than Permitted Liens.
     5.14 Margin Regulations; Investment Company Act.
     (a) The Borrower is not engaged and will not engage, principally or as one of its important activities, in the business of purchasing or carrying margin stock (within the meaning of Regulation U issued by the FRB), or extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying margin stock.
     (b) None of the Loan Parties is required to be registered as an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

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     5.15 Disclosure. The Borrower has disclosed to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders all agreements, instruments and corporate or other restrictions to which it or any of its Subsidiaries is subject, and all other matters known to it, that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. No report, financial statement, certificate or other information furnished (whether in writing or orally) by or on behalf of any Loan Party to the Administrative Agent or any Lender in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and the negotiation of this Agreement or delivered hereunder or under any other Loan Document (in each case, as modified or supplemented by other information so furnished), in each case as of the date thereof, contains any material misstatement of fact or omits to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided that, with respect to projected financial information, the Borrower represents only that such information was prepared in good faith based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable at the time.
     5.16 Compliance with Laws. Each Loan Party and each Subsidiary thereof is in compliance in all material respects with the requirements of all Laws and all orders, writs, injunctions and decrees applicable to it or to its properties, except in such instances in which (a) such requirement of Law or order, writ, injunction or decree is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted or (b) the failure to comply therewith, either individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
     5.17 Intellectual Property; Licenses, Etc. The Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries own, or possess the right to use, all of the trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, patents, patent rights, franchises, licenses and other intellectual property rights (collectively, “IP Rights”) that are reasonably necessary for the operation of their respective businesses, without conflict with the rights of any other Person. To the best knowledge of the Borrower, no slogan or other advertising device, product, process, method, substance, part or other material now employed, or now contemplated to be employed, by the Borrower or any Subsidiary infringes upon any rights held by any other Person. Except as specifically disclosed in Schedule 5.17, no claim or litigation regarding any of the foregoing is pending or, to the best knowledge of the Borrower, threatened, which, either individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
     5.18 OFAC Representation.
     (a) No Loan Party is, nor shall any Loan Party be at any time, a Person with whom the Lenders are restricted from doing business under the regulations of the Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) of the Department of Treasury of the United States of America (including, those Persons named on OFAC’s Specially Designated and Blocked Persons list) or under any statute, executive order (including, the September 24, 2001 Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism), or other governmental action; and
     (b) No Loan Party is, nor shall any Loan Party be at any time, engaged in any dealings or transactions or otherwise be associated with such Persons referenced in clause (a) above.
     5.19 Solvency.
     (a) Immediately after the Closing Date and immediately following the making of each Credit Extension and after giving effect to the application of the proceeds of such Credit Extension, (i) the fair value of the assets of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, at a fair valuation, will exceed the debts and liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, of the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis; (ii) the present fair saleable value of the Property of the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis will be greater than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liability of the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis on their debts and other liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, as such debts and other liabilities become absolute and matured; (iii) the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis will be able to pay their debts and liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, as such debts and liabilities become absolute and matured; and (iv) the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis will not have unreasonably small capital with which to conduct the businesses in which they are engaged as such businesses are now conducted and are proposed to be conducted after the date hereof.

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     (b) Each Loan Party does not intend to, or to permit any of its Subsidiaries to, and does not believe that it or any of its Subsidiaries will, incur debts beyond their ability to pay such debts as they mature, taking into account the timing of and amounts of cash to be received by it or any such Subsidiary and the timing of the amounts of cash to be payable on or in respect of its Indebtedness or the Indebtedness of any such Subsidiary.
     5.20 REIT Status.
     (a) CCPT II is qualified as a real estate investment trust under Section 856 of the Code; and
     (b) CCPT II is in compliance in all material respects with all provisions of the Code applicable to the qualification of CCPT II as a real estate investment trust.
ARTICLE VI.
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS
     So long as any Lender shall have any Commitment hereunder, any Loan or other Obligation hereunder shall remain unpaid or unsatisfied, or any Letter of Credit shall remain outstanding, the Borrower shall, and shall (except as explicitly limited in the case of the covenants set forth in Sections 6.01, 6.02, and 6.03 or as otherwise limited in this Article VI) cause each other Loan Party and each Subsidiary to:
     6.01 Financial Statements. Deliver to the Administrative Agent, in form and detail reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent:
     (a) as soon as available, but in any event within ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year of the Consolidated Group (and commencing with and including the financial statements related to the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010), a consolidated balance sheet of the Consolidated Group as at the end of such fiscal year, and the related consolidated statements of income or operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for such fiscal year, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the previous fiscal year, all in reasonable detail and prepared in accordance with GAAP, audited and accompanied by a report and opinion of an independent certified public accountant of nationally recognized standing reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, which report and opinion shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and shall not be subject to any “going concern” or like qualification or exception or any qualification or exception as to the scope of such audit;
     (b) as soon as available, but in any event within forty-five (45) days after the end of each of the first three (3) fiscal quarters of each fiscal year of the Consolidated Group, a consolidated balance sheet of the Consolidated Group as at the end of such fiscal quarter, and the related consolidated statements of income or operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for such fiscal quarter and for the portion of the Consolidated Group fiscal year then ended, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the corresponding fiscal quarter of the previous fiscal year and the corresponding portion of the previous fiscal year, all in reasonable detail, certified by the chief executive officer, chief financial officer, treasurer or controller of CCPT II or the Borrower as fairly presenting the financial condition, results of operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows of the Consolidated Group in accordance with GAAP, subject only to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes; and
     (c) as soon as available, but in any event at least fifteen (15) days before the end of each fiscal year of the Consolidated Group, forecasts prepared by management of CCPT II or Borrower, in form reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, of consolidated balance sheets and statements of income or operations and cash flows of the Consolidated Group on a monthly basis for the immediately following fiscal year (including the fiscal year in which the Maturity Date occurs).
As to any information contained in materials furnished pursuant to Section 6.02(c), the Borrower shall not be separately required to furnish such information under clause (a) or (b) above, but the foregoing shall not be in derogation of the obligation of the Borrower to furnish the information and materials described in clauses (a) and (b) above at the times specified therein.

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     6.02 Certificates; Other Information. Deliver to the Administrative Agent, in form and detail reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent:
     (a) concurrently with the delivery of the financial statements referred to in Sections 6.01(a) and (b), (i) a duly completed Compliance Certificate signed by the chief executive officer, chief financial officer, treasurer or controller of CCPT II or the Borrower which shall include compliance with the covenants set forth in Sections 7.06 and 7.11, (ii) a certificate as of the end of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter of the Consolidated Group, setting forth and certifying the amount of all Dividend Reinvestment Proceeds received by CCPT II during such immediately preceding fiscal quarter and including a certificate from the chief financial officer, or other executive officer or director, of CCPT II or the Borrower certifying that the Borrower shall continue to be in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Code and its bylaws and operating covenants after giving effect to such dividends or distributions, (iii) a duly completed Borrowing Base Compliance Certificate signed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower, setting forth and certifying the amount of the Borrowing Base then in effect as of the end of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter of the Consolidated Group, and (iv) solely in conjunction with the delivery of the financial statements referred to in Section 6.01(a), an updated Schedule 5.08 and Schedule 5.13, if applicable;
     (b) promptly after any request by the Administrative Agent, copies of any detailed audit reports, management letters or recommendations submitted to the board of directors (or the audit committee of the board of directors) of any Loan Party by independent accountants in connection with the accounts or books of any Loan Party, or any audit of any of them;
     (c) promptly after the same are available, copies of each annual report, proxy or financial statement or other report or communication sent to the stockholders of CCPT II or the Borrower, and copies of all annual, regular, periodic and special reports and registration statements which the Consolidated Group may file or be required to file with the SEC under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and not otherwise required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant hereto (including, without limitation, all form 10-K and 10-Q reports);
     (d) promptly, and in any event within five (5) Business Days after receipt thereof by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary thereof, copies of each notice or other correspondence received from the SEC (or comparable agency in any applicable non-U.S. jurisdiction) concerning any investigation or possible investigation or other inquiry by such agency regarding financial or other operational results of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary thereof;
     (e) promptly, any information that the Administrative Agent deems lawfully necessary from time to time in order to ensure compliance with all applicable Laws concerning money laundering and similar activities; and
     (f) promptly, such additional information regarding the business, financial or corporate affairs of the Loan Parties or compliance with the terms of the Loan Documents, as the Administrative Agent may from time to time reasonably request.
     Documents required to be delivered pursuant to Section 6.01(a) or (b) or Section 6.02(b) (to the extent any such documents are included in materials otherwise filed with the SEC) may be delivered electronically and if so delivered, shall be deemed to have been delivered on the date (i) on which the Consolidated Group posts such documents, or provides a link thereto on CCPT II’s or Borrower’s website on the Internet at the website address listed on Schedule 10.02; or (ii) on which such documents are posted on the Borrower’s behalf on an Internet or intranet website, if any, to which each Lender and the Administrative Agent have access (whether a commercial, third-party website or whether sponsored by the Administrative Agent); provided that: (i) the Borrower shall deliver paper copies of such documents to the Administrative Agent or any Lender that requests the Borrower to deliver such paper copies until a written request to cease delivering paper copies is given by the Administrative Agent or such Lender and (ii) the Borrower shall notify the Administrative Agent and each Lender (by telecopier or electronic mail) of the posting of any such documents and provide to the Administrative Agent by electronic mail electronic versions (i.e., soft copies) of such documents. Except for such Compliance Certificates, the Administrative Agent shall have no obligation to request the delivery or to maintain copies of the documents referred to above, and in any event shall have no responsibility to monitor compliance by the Borrower with any such request for delivery, and each Lender shall be solely responsible for requesting delivery to it or maintaining its copies of such documents.

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     The Borrower hereby acknowledges that (a) the Administrative Agent and/or the Arrangers will make available to the Lenders and the L/C Issuer materials and/or information provided by or on behalf of the Borrower hereunder (collectively, “Borrower Materials”) by posting the Borrower Materials on IntraLinks or another similar electronic system (the “Platform”) and (b) certain of the Lenders (each, a “Public Lender”) may have personnel who do not wish to receive material non-public information with respect to the Borrower or its Affiliates, or the respective securities of any of the foregoing, and who may be engaged in investment and other market-related activities with respect to such Persons’ securities. The Borrower hereby agrees (w) all Borrower Materials that are to be made available to Public Lenders shall be clearly and conspicuously marked “PUBLIC” which, at a minimum, shall mean that the word “PUBLIC” shall appear prominently on the first page thereof; (x) by marking Borrower Materials “PUBLIC,” the Borrower shall be deemed to have authorized the Administrative Agent, the Arrangers, the L/C Issuer and the Lenders to treat such Borrower Materials as not containing any material non-public information with respect to the Loan Parties or their securities for purposes of United States Federal and state securities laws (provided, however, that to the extent such Borrower Materials constitute Information, they shall be treated as set forth in Section 10.07); (y) all Borrower Materials marked “PUBLIC” are permitted to be made available through a portion of the Platform that is designated “Public Investor Side Information;” and (z) the Administrative Agent and the Arrangers shall be entitled to treat any Borrower Materials that are not marked “PUBLIC” as being suitable only for posting on a portion of the Platform that is not designated “Public Investor Side Information.”
     6.03 Notices. Promptly notify the Administrative Agent:
     (a) of the occurrence of any Default and any Event of Default;
     (b) of any matter that has resulted or could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, including (i) breach or non-performance of, or any default under, a Contractual Obligation of any Loan Party; (ii) any dispute, litigation, investigation, proceeding or suspension between any Loan Party and any Governmental Authority; or (iii) the commencement of, or any material development in, any litigation or proceeding affecting any Loan Party, including pursuant to any applicable Environmental Laws;
     (c) of the occurrence of any ERISA Event; and
     (d) of any material change in accounting policies or financial reporting practices by the Consolidated Group, including any determination by the Borrower referred to in Section 2.10(b).
     Each notice pursuant to this Section 6.03 shall be accompanied by a statement of a Responsible Officer of CCPT II or the Borrower setting forth details of the occurrence referred to therein and stating what action the Borrower has taken and proposes to take with respect thereto. Each notice pursuant to Section 6.03(a) shall describe with particularity any and all provisions of this Agreement and any other Loan Document that have been breached.
     6.04 Payment of Obligations. With respect to the Loan Parties, subject to the cure periods and provisions contained in Section 8.01, pay and discharge as the same shall become due and payable, all its material obligations and liabilities, including (a) all tax liabilities, assessments and governmental charges or levies upon it or its Properties, unless the same are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted and adequate reserves in accordance with GAAP are being maintained by such Loan Party; (b) all lawful claims which, if unpaid, would by law become a Lien upon its Property; and (c) all Indebtedness, as and when due and payable, but subject to any subordination provisions contained in any instrument or agreement evidencing such Indebtedness.
     6.05 Preservation of Existence, Etc. With respect to each Loan Party: (a) Preserve, renew and maintain in full force and effect its legal existence and good standing under the Laws of the jurisdiction of its organization except in a transaction permitted by Section 7.04 or 7.05; (b) take all reasonable action to maintain all rights, privileges, permits, licenses and franchises necessary or desirable in the normal conduct of its business and the business of any of their Subsidiaries, except to the extent that failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; (c) preserve or renew all of its registered patents, trademarks, trade names and service marks, the non-preservation of which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and (d) maintain or cause to be maintained (as applicable) CCPT II’s status as a real estate investment trust in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Code relating to such status.

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     6.06 Maintenance of Properties. (a) Maintain, preserve and protect all of its material Properties and equipment necessary in the operation of its business in good working order and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted; (b) make all necessary repairs thereto and renewals and replacements thereof except where the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and (c) use the standard of care typical in the industry in the operation and maintenance of its Property.
     6.07 Maintenance of Insurance. Maintain with financially sound and reputable insurance companies not Affiliates of a Loan Party, insurance with respect to its properties and business against loss or damage of the kinds customarily insured against by Persons engaged in the same or similar business, of such types and in such amounts as are customarily carried under similar circumstances by such other Persons.
     6.08 Compliance with Laws. Comply in all material respects with the requirements of all Laws and all orders, writs, injunctions and decrees applicable to it or to its business or property, except in such instances in which (a) such requirement of Law or order, writ, injunction or decree is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted; or (b) the failure to comply therewith could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
     6.09 Books and Records. (a) Maintain proper books of record and account, in which full, true and correct entries in conformity with GAAP consistently applied shall be made of all financial transactions and matters involving the assets and business of a Loan Party or Subsidiary thereof, as the case may be; and (b) maintain such books of record and account in material conformity with all applicable requirements of any Governmental Authority having regulatory jurisdiction over a Loan Party or Subsidiary thereof, as the case may be.
     6.10 Inspection Rights. Permit representatives and independent contractors of the Administrative Agent to visit and inspect any of its properties, to examine its corporate, financial and operating records, and make copies thereof or abstracts therefrom, and to discuss its affairs, finances and accounts with its directors, officers, and independent public accountants (so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, a Responsible Officer of any member of the Consolidated Group shall be present at any discussions with independent public accountants), all at the expense of the Borrower and at such reasonable times during normal business hours (provided such visits shall not occur when any independent auditors are conducting an audit of any member of the Consolidated Group), upon reasonable advance notice to the Borrower; provided, however, that such visits shall be limited to no more than once in any calendar year unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, and if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Administrative Agent and any Lender (or any of their respective representatives or independent contractors) may do any of the foregoing at the expense of the Borrower at any time during normal business hours and without advance notice.
     6.11 Use of Proceeds. Use the proceeds of the Credit Extensions for working capital and general corporate purposes (including real estate acquisitions) not in contravention of any Law or of any Loan Document, including, without limitation, Regulation U of the FRB.
     6.12 Environmental Matters.
     (a) Comply with, and use all reasonable efforts to ensure compliance by all tenants and subtenants, if any, with, all applicable Environmental Laws and obtain and comply with and maintain, and use all reasonable efforts to ensure that all tenants and subtenants obtain and comply with and maintain, any and all licenses, approvals, notifications, registrations or permits required by applicable Environmental Laws, except to the extent that failure to do so could not be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; provided that in no event shall the Borrower or its Subsidiaries be required to modify the terms of leases, or renewals thereof, with existing tenants (i) at Projects owned by the Borrower or its Subsidiaries as of the date hereof, or (ii) at Projects hereafter acquired by the Borrower or its Subsidiaries as of the date of such acquisition, to add provisions to such effect.
     (b) Conduct and complete all investigations, studies, sampling and testing, and all remedial, removal and other actions required under Environmental Laws and promptly comply in all material respects with all lawful orders and directives of all Governmental Authorities regarding Environmental Laws, except to the extent that (i) the same are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and the pendency of such proceedings could not be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, or (ii) the Borrower has determined in good faith that

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contesting the same is not in the best interests of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries and the failure to contest the same could not be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
     (c) Defend, indemnify and hold harmless Administrative Agent and each Lender, and its respective officers, directors, agents and representatives from and against any claims, demands, penalties, fines, liabilities, settlements, damages, costs and expenses of whatever kind or nature known or unknown, contingent or otherwise, arising out of, or in any way relating to the violation of, noncompliance with or liability under any Environmental Laws applicable to the operations of the Borrower, its Subsidiaries or the Projects, or any orders, requirements or demands of Governmental Authorities related thereto, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s and consultant’s fees, investigation and laboratory fees, response costs, court costs and litigation expenses, except to the extent that any of the foregoing arise out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the party seeking indemnification therefor. This indemnity shall continue in full force and effect regardless of the termination of this Agreement.
     (d) Prior to the acquisition of a new Project after the Closing Date, perform or cause to be performed an environmental investigation which investigation shall at a minimum comply with the specifications and procedures attached hereto as Exhibit H. In connection with any such investigation, Borrower shall cause to be prepared a report of such investigation, to be made available to any Lenders upon reasonable request, for informational purposes and to assure compliance with the specifications and procedures.
     6.13 Additional Subsidiary Guarantors. Notify the Administrative Agent at any time that Borrower will be adding a Project to the pool of Qualified Unencumbered Properties upon which the Unencumbered Asset Value is determined. Such Project shall be included in the pool of Qualified Unencumbered Properties upon delivery of the following to Administrative Agent:
     (i) Description of such Project;
     (ii) A certificate of a Responsible Officer that (A) includes a pro forma Compliance Certificate demonstrating the effects of including such Project and (B) certifies (1) such Project satisfies the criteria to be (x) a Qualified Unencumbered Property and (y) included in the calculation of Unencumbered Asset Value, (2) the value or NOI of such Project used in the calculations in such pro forma Compliance Certificate, (3) the name of the owner of all or any portion of such Project (which must be a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower or CCPT II as of the date on which it is added as a Qualified Unencumbered Property), (4) the date on which such Project shall become a Qualified Unencumbered Property (the “Addition Date”), which shall be no sooner than ten (10) days after delivery of the items described in clauses (i) through (iii) of this Section and (5) that there exists no Event of Default under this Agreement and that the addition of such Project shall not result in any such Event of Default; and
     (iii) A title report respecting such Project dated not more than fifteen (15) days prior to the date such Project will be added to such pool of Qualified Unencumbered Properties and, except with respect to any Project that had been included in such pool of Qualified Unencumbered Properties within one (1) year prior to the date such Project will be added to such pool of Qualified Unencumbered Properties, a Phase I environmental report respecting such Project dated not more than six (6) months prior to the date such Project will be added to such pool of Qualified Unencumbered Properties.
The effective date of the addition of such Project to the pool of Qualified Unencumbered Properties shall be the Addition Date. If the owner of all or any portion of such Project is not a Loan Party, the Borrower shall, within ten (10) days after the Addition Date, (a) cause such owner to become a Subsidiary Guarantor by executing and delivering to the Administrative Agent a counterpart of the Guaranty or such other document as the Administrative Agent shall deem appropriate for such purpose and (b) deliver to the Administrative Agent documents of the types referred to in clauses (iii) and (iv) of Section 4.01(a) for such Person, together with favorable opinions of counsel to such Person (which shall cover the legality, validity, binding effect and enforceability of the documentation referred to in clause (a) and such other matters as may be reasonably required by the Administrative Agent), in each case in form and substance similar to those delivered on the Closing Date.

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     6.14 Removal of Qualified Unencumbered Properties. Notify the Administrative Agent at any time that Borrower will be removing a Project from the pool of Qualified Unencumbered Properties upon which the Unencumbered Asset Value is determined. Such Project shall be removed from the pool of Qualified Unencumbered Properties upon delivery of the following to Administrative Agent:
(i) Description of such Project; and
(ii) A certificate of a Responsible Officer that (A) includes a pro forma Compliance Certificate demonstrating the effects of removing such Project and (B) certifies (1) the value or NOI of such Project used in the calculations in such pro forma Compliance Certificate, (2) the name of the owner of all or any portion of such Project, (3) the date on which such Project shall be removed from the pool of Qualified Unencumbered Properties (the “Requested Removal Date”), which shall be no sooner than ten (10) days after delivery of the items described in clauses (i) through (ii) of this Section and (4) that there exist no Events of Default under this Agreement and that the removal of such Project shall not result in any such Event of Default. The “Removal Date,” for any given Project shall be the date of the Requested Removal Date to the extent all conditions to the release of such Project set forth herein are fully satisfied and no Event of Default exists as of such Removal Date.
     The effective date of the removal of such Project from the pool of Qualified Unencumbered Properties shall be the Removal Date. If the owner of such Project is a Subsidiary Guarantor and shall cease to be the owner of any Qualified Unencumbered Property upon such Removal Date, such Person shall cease to be a Subsidiary Guarantor as of such Removal Date. The Administrative Agent hereby agrees to endeavor to provide to Borrower the written confirmation of the occurrence of a Removal Date with respect to a Project promptly, and in any case within ten (10) Business Days, following its receipt and review of the materials referenced in items (i) and (ii) above; provided, that if the Administrative Agent does not object to the occurrence of a proposed Removal Date within such ten (10) Business Day period, the Administrative Agent shall be deemed to have confirmed the occurrence such Removal Date.
ARTICLE VII.
NEGATIVE COVENANTS
     So long as any Lender shall have any Commitment hereunder, any Loan or other Obligation hereunder (other than inchoate indemnification liabilities arising under the Loan Documents) shall remain unpaid or unsatisfied, or any Letter of Credit shall remain outstanding, the Borrower shall not, nor shall it permit any other Loan Party or any Subsidiary (except as limited below) to, directly or indirectly:
     7.01 Liens. Create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien upon any Qualified Unencumbered Property or the Equity Interests of a Subsidiary Guarantor, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, other than the following:
     (a) with respect to the Qualified Unencumbered Properties, Liens arising pursuant to clauses (a), (c), (d), (e) and (f) in the definition of Permitted Liens; and
     (b) with respect to the Equity Interests of the Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor;
     (i) Liens arising pursuant to the Loan Documents; and
     (ii) Liens for taxes not yet delinquent or which are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted, if adequate reserves with respect thereto are maintained on the books of the applicable Person in accordance with GAAP or which have been insured or bonded.
     7.02 Investments. Make any Investments, except:
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     (b) advances to officers, directors and employees of the Loan Parties and Subsidiaries in an aggregate amount not to exceed One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) at any time outstanding, for travel, entertainment, relocation and analogous ordinary business purposes;
     (c) Investments in any Person which is a Loan Party;
     (d) Investments consisting of extensions of credit in the nature of accounts receivable or notes receivable arising from the grant of trade credit in the ordinary course of business, and Investments received in satisfaction or partial satisfaction thereof from financially troubled account debtors to the extent reasonably necessary in order to prevent or limit loss;
     (e) Guarantees permitted pursuant to Section 7.03 below;
     (f) Investments related to income-producing Projects, single tenant or mixed-use Projects, Construction in Progress, improved land, unimproved land, Eligible Notes Receivable and CMBS Securities and any business activities reasonably incidental thereto and Investments in partnerships or joint ventures; provided, that such Investments shall, as applicable, be limited as follows:
     (i) the aggregate value of Investments in all non-wholly owned general and limited partnerships, joint ventures and other Persons (including, without limitation, Investments in C Corporations, Investments in Investment Affiliates and any such Investments in existence as of the date hereof), in each case, which are not consolidated with CCPT II for financial reporting purposes under GAAP, shall not constitute more than ten percent (10.0%) of Total Asset Value;
     (ii) Investments in Projects contributing to the calculation of Construction in Progress and Improved Land Value shall not, in the aggregate, at any time exceed an amount equal to five percent (5.0%) of Total Asset Value;
     (iii) Investments in Projects contributing to the calculation of Unimproved Land Value shall not at any time exceed an amount equal to five percent (5.0%) of Total Asset Value; and
     (iv) Investments in Eligible Notes Receivable and CMBS Securities shall not, in the aggregate, exceed ten percent (10.0%) of Total Asset Value and, in any case, the aggregate value of Investments in CMBS Securities shall not exceed five percent (5.0%) of Total Asset Value.
In addition to the limitations above contained in this clause (f), the aggregate value of the types of Investments permitted pursuant to clauses (f)(i) — (iv) above shall not, in any case, exceed an amount equal to twenty-five percent (25.0%) of Total Asset Value;
     (g) Investments existing on the date hereof;
     (h) Investments of any Person in existence at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary; provided such Investments were not made in connection with or anticipation of such Person becoming a Subsidiary of the Borrower; and
     (i) Investments in new Subsidiaries;
     provided, that notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no Investments shall be made, assumed or permitted to exist which Investments are contrary to the terms and requirements set forth in clause (f) of this Section 7.02
     7.03 Indebtedness. Create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Indebtedness, except:
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     (b) Indebtedness constituting Real Estate Secured Debt outstanding on the date hereof and listed on Schedule 7.03 and any refinancings, refundings, renewals or extensions thereof; provided that (i) the amount of such Indebtedness is not increased at the time of such refinancing, refunding, renewal or extension except by an amount equal to a reasonable premium or other reasonable amount paid, and fees and expenses reasonably incurred, in connection with such refinancing and by an amount equal to any existing commitments unutilized thereunder and (ii) the terms relating to principal amount, amortization, maturity, collateral (if any) and subordination (if any), and other material terms taken as a whole, of any such refinancing, refunding, renewing or extending Indebtedness, and of any agreement entered into and of any instrument issued in connection therewith, are no less favorable in any material respect to the Loan Parties or the Lenders than the terms of any agreement or instrument governing the Indebtedness being refinanced, refunded, renewed or extended and the interest rate applicable to any such refinancing, refunding, renewing or extending Indebtedness does not exceed the then applicable market interest rate;
     (c) obligations (contingent or otherwise) of the Borrower or any Subsidiary existing or arising under any Swap Contract, provided that (i) such obligations are (or were) entered into by such Person in the ordinary course of business for the purpose of directly mitigating risks associated with liabilities, commitments, investments, assets, or property held or reasonably anticipated by such Person, or changes in the value of securities issued by such Person, and not for purposes of speculation or taking a “market view;” and (ii) such Swap Contract does not contain any provision exonerating the non-defaulting party from its obligation to make payments on outstanding transactions to the defaulting party;
     (d) Indebtedness in respect of capital leases, Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and purchase money obligations for fixed or capital assets; provided, however, that the aggregate amount of all such Indebtedness at any one time outstanding shall not exceed One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00);
     (e) Real Estate Secured Debt of Persons other than the Loan Parties (including any such Indebtedness referenced in clause (b) above) and Guarantees thereof to the extent such Indebtedness and/or Guarantees do not cause the Borrower to violate any of the financial covenants set forth in Section 7.11;
     (f) Guarantees in respect of Indebtedness or other performance obligations otherwise permitted hereunder;
     (g) Indebtedness incurred in respect of indemnification claims relating to adjustments of purchase price or similar obligations in any case incurred in connection with any Disposition permitted under Section 7.05;
     (h) Indebtedness in respect of workers’ compensation claims, self-insurance premiums, performance, bid and surety bonds and completion guaranties, in each case, in the ordinary course of business; and
     (i) other Indebtedness existing on the Closing Date and identified on Schedule 7.03.
     7.04 Fundamental Changes. With respect to any Loan Party, merge, dissolve, liquidate, consolidate with or into another Person, or Dispose of (whether in one transaction or in a series of transactions) all or substantially all of its assets (whether now owned or hereafter acquired) to or in favor of any Person, except that, so long as no Default exists or would result therefrom:
     (a) any Subsidiary may merge with (i) the Borrower, provided that the Borrower shall be the continuing or surviving Person, or (ii) any one or more other Subsidiaries, provided that (A) when any Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower is merging with another Subsidiary, the Wholly-Owned Subsidiary shall be the continuing or surviving Person and (B) when any Subsidiary Guarantor is merging with another Subsidiary, the Subsidiary Guarantor shall be the continuing or surviving Person;
     (b) any Subsidiary of the Borrower may Dispose of all or substantially all of its assets (upon voluntary liquidation or otherwise) to the Borrower or to another Subsidiary; provided that if the transferor in such a transaction is a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower, then the transferee must either be the Borrower or a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower;

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     (c) any Subsidiary may merge with any third party; provided that (i) such merger is part of one or more transactions constituting a Permitted Investment and (ii) immediately following such merger, the surviving entity becomes a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Borrower; and
     (d) any Subsidiary may merge with any other Person if (i) such merger is for the sole purpose of causing a change in the jurisdiction of organization of such Subsidiary, (ii) the percentage share of the Borrower’s ownership of the Equity Interests of such Subsidiary is not changed and (iii) the Person merged with the applicable Subsidiary does not have any material liabilities, obligations or other Indebtedness or any material Contractual Obligations of any type.
     7.05 Dispositions. Except as expressly permitted in Section 7.04, make any Disposition or enter into any agreement to make any Disposition, except:
     (a) Dispositions of obsolete or worn out property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, in the ordinary course of business;
     (b) Dispositions of property to the Borrower or to a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower that is or will be a Subsidiary Guarantor upon the completion of such Disposition;
     (c) Any other Dispositions:
     (i) by a Loan Party; provided that (A) no Event of Default shall exist as of the date of such Disposition or would result from such Disposition, (B) such Disposition is for fair market value, (C) written approval of the Required Lenders and the Administrative Agent shall be required for any Disposition, to the extent such Disposition, together with all other Dispositions consummated during the Measurement Period most recently ended, exceeds a fair market value that is greater than, in the aggregate, ten percent (10%) of Total Asset Value (as of the most recently ended Measurement Period) and (D) regardless of whether approval of the Required Lenders is otherwise required hereunder or under any Loan Document in connection with any Disposition of any Project or of an ownership interest in a Project or the Person owning the Project, to the extent such Disposition, together with all other Dispositions consummated during such calendar quarter exceed a fair market value of Twenty Million and No/100 Dollars ($20,000,000.00), in the aggregate, the Borrower will give prior written notice to the Administrative Agent of such Disposition and will, not less than five (5) days prior to the consummation of such Disposition, deliver to the Administrative Agent a pro-forma Compliance Certificate (as if such Disposition had occurred as of the last day of the most recently ended Measurement Period) based on the results of such Disposition demonstrating compliance with the covenants contained herein; and
     (ii) by a Subsidiary that is not a Loan Party, to the extent such Disposition is for fair market value (or for consideration otherwise approved in writing by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion).
     7.06 Dividend Payout Ratio.
     (a) Permit the Dividend Payout Ratio, at any time, to exceed ninety-five percent (95%); and
     (b) Permit CCPT II, at any time an Event of Default exists, to make or declare any dividends or similar distributions without the written consent of the Administrative Agent and Required Lenders.
     Notwithstanding anything in this Section 7.06 to the contrary, CCPT II shall be permitted at all times to distribute the minimum amount of dividends necessary for CCPT II to maintain its tax status as a real estate investment trust.
     7.07 Change in Nature of Business. Engage in any material line of business substantially different from those lines of business conducted by the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries on the date hereof or any business substantially related or incidental thereto.

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     7.08 Transactions with Affiliates. Enter into any transaction of any kind with any Affiliate of the Borrower, whether or not in the ordinary course of business, other than (a) on fair and reasonable terms substantially as favorable to a Loan Party or such Subsidiary as would be obtainable by such Loan Party or such Subsidiary at the time in a comparable arm’s length transaction with a Person other than an Affiliate or (b) the Advisor Fee.
     7.09 Burdensome Agreements. Enter into any Contractual Obligation (other than this Agreement or any other Loan Document) that (a) limits the ability (i) of any Subsidiary Guarantor to make Restricted Payments to the Borrower or any Guarantor or to otherwise transfer property to the Borrower or any Guarantor, (ii) of any Subsidiary of any Loan Party to Guarantee the Indebtedness of the Borrower or (iii) of a Loan Party or any Subsidiary thereof to create, incur, assume or suffer to exist Liens on any Qualified Unencumbered Property; provided, however, that this clause (iii) shall not prohibit any Negative Pledge incurred or provided in favor of any holder of Indebtedness permitted under Section 7.03(b) solely to the extent any such Negative Pledge relates to the property financed by or the subject of such Indebtedness; or (b) requires the grant of a Lien to secure an obligation of such Person if a Lien is granted to secure another obligation of such Person.
     7.10 Use of Proceeds. Use the proceeds of any Credit Extension, whether directly or indirectly, and whether immediately, incidentally or ultimately, to purchase or carry margin stock (within the meaning of Regulation U of the FRB) or to extend credit to others for the purpose of purchasing or carrying margin stock or to refund indebtedness originally incurred for such purpose.
     7.11 Financial Covenants.
     (a) Leverage Ratio. Permit the Leverage Ratio, as of the end of any fiscal quarter of the Consolidated Group (and any other date for which a pro forma Compliance Certificate is required to be delivered pursuant to the terms hereof) to be greater than:
     (i) for the fiscal quarters ending December 31, 2010, March 31, 2011, June 30, 2011, September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2011, sixty-five percent (65%); and
     (ii) for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2012 and each fiscal quarter thereafter, sixty percent (60%).
     (b) Other Debt to Unencumbered Asset Value Ratio. Permit the ratio of (i) Other Debt to (ii) Unencumbered Asset Value, as of the end of any fiscal quarter of the Consolidated Group (and any other date for which a pro forma Compliance Certificate is required to be delivered pursuant to the terms hereof) to be greater than sixty percent (60%).
     (c) Other Debt Service Coverage Ratio. Permit the Other Debt Service Coverage Ratio, as of the end of any fiscal quarter of the Consolidated Group (and any other date for which a pro forma Compliance Certificate is required to be delivered pursuant to the terms hereof) to be equal to or less than 1.75 to 1.0.
     (d) Real Estate Secured Debt Ratio. Permit the ratio of (i) Real Estate Secured Debt to (ii) Total Asset Value, as of the end of any fiscal quarter of the Consolidated Group (and any other date for which a pro forma Compliance Certificate is required to be delivered pursuant to the terms hereof) to be greater than:
     (A) for the fiscal quarters ending December 31, 2010, March 31, 2011, June 30, 2011, September 30, 2011, December 31, 2011, March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012 (and (i) each other date of calculation, and (ii) for which a pro forma Compliance Certificate is required to be delivered pursuant to the terms hereof, in each case, prior to the date which is eighteen (18) months following the Closing Date), fifty-five percent (55%); and
     (B) for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2012 (and (i) each other date of calculation, and (ii) for which a pro forma Compliance Certificate is required to be delivered pursuant to the terms hereof, in each case, subsequent to the date which is eighteen (18) months following the Closing Date), fifty percent (50%).

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     (e) Maximum Real Estate Recourse Debt. Permit the amount of Real Estate Secured Debt which is Recourse Debt, as of any date during the term hereof, to exceed Thirty Million and No/100 Dollars ($30,000,000.00).
     (f) Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage. Permit the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, as of the end of any fiscal quarter of the Consolidated Group (and any other date for which a pro forma Compliance Certificate is required to be delivered pursuant to the terms hereof) to be equal to or less than 1.50 to 1.0.
     (g) Maximum Variable Rate Debt. Beginning March 31, 2011, permit, as of such date and as of any date thereafter during the term hereof, more than twenty percent (20%) of Consolidated Outstanding Indebtedness (with respect to which only the principal outstanding on the date of calculation shall be included) to be Variable Rate Debt.
     (h) Minimum Consolidated Net Worth. Permit Consolidated Net Worth, as of any date during the term hereof, to be less than the sum of (i) Eight Hundred Forty-Five Million Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($845,500,000.00) plus (ii) an amount equal to seventy-five percent (75.0%) of the aggregate increases in Shareholders’ Equity of the Consolidated Group occurring following the date hereof by reason of the issuance and sale of Equity Interests of the Consolidated Group (other than issuances to a Loan Party), including upon any conversion of debt securities of the Borrower into such Equity Interests.
     7.12 Additional Restricted Actions. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary,
     (a) enter into, create, permit to exist or permit any other members of the Consolidated Group to enter into, create or permit to exist (i) any assignment of Equity Interests of any Loan Party (other than CCPT II), (ii) any agreement governing any Indebtedness which constitutes a second mortgage or Liens on any Qualified Unencumbered Properties, (iii) any Negative Pledge (other than Negative Pledges entered into by Subsidiaries that are not Loan Parties in connection with any Real Estate Secured Debt otherwise permitted herein) or (iv) any unencumbered asset covenant or other similar covenant or restriction which prohibits or limits the ability of Borrower or any other member of the Consolidated Group to sell or create Liens against any Qualified Unencumbered Properties;
     (b) permit any Loan Party to enter into any Sale and Leaseback Transaction;
     (c) permit any Loan Party, any Subsidiary thereof or any Investment Affiliate to enter into any Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent (which such consent shall be granted or withheld in the discretion of the Administrative Agent); or
     (d) if any Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would be directly or indirectly caused as a result thereof, after the issuance thereof, (i) amend or modify any of the terms of any Indebtedness of such Person (other than Indebtedness arising under the Loan Documents) if such amendment or modification would add or change any terms in a manner adverse in any material respect to such Person or to the Lenders, (ii) shorten the final maturity or average life to maturity thereof or require any payment thereon to be made sooner than originally scheduled or increase the interest rate applicable thereto, or (iii) make (or give any notice with respect thereto) any voluntary or optional payment or prepayment thereof, or make (or give any notice with respect thereto) any redemption or acquisition for value or defeasance (including without limitation, by way of depositing money or securities with the trustee with respect thereto before due for the purpose of paying when due), refund, refinance or exchange with respect thereto.
     7.13 Organizational Matters. Permit the Borrower or any member of the Consolidated Group to (a) change its fiscal year without the prior written consent of the Required Lenders or (b) amend, modify or change its partnership agreement (other than a change limited solely to add additional limited partners or authorize the issuance of additional units) or articles of incorporation (or corporate charter or other similar organizational document) or bylaws (or other similar document) in any manner that would reasonably be likely to adversely affect the rights of the Lenders in any material respect.

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     7.14 Ownership and Creation of Subsidiaries. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, (a) permit any Loan Party (other than CCPT II) to issue or have outstanding any shares of preferred Equity Interests or (b) create, acquire or permit to exist any Foreign Subsidiaries.
ARTICLE VIII.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
     8.01 Events of Default. Any of the following shall constitute an Event of Default:
     (a) Non-Payment. The Borrower or any other Loan Party fails to pay (i) when and as required to be paid herein, any amount of principal of any Loan or any L/C Obligation, or (ii) within five (5) Business Days after the same becomes due, any interest on any Loan or on any L/C Obligation, or any fee due hereunder, or (iii) within five (5) Business Days after the same becomes due, any other amount payable hereunder or under any other Loan Document; or
     (b) Specific Covenants. The Borrower fails to perform or observe any term, covenant or agreement contained in any of Section 6.01, 6.02, 6.03, 6.05, 6.10, 6.11 or 6.12 or Article VII, or any Guarantor fails to perform or observe any term, covenant or agreement contained in the Guaranty; or
     (c) Other Defaults. Any Loan Party fails to perform or observe any other covenant or agreement (not specified in subsection (a) or (b) above) contained in any Loan Document on its part to be performed or observed and such failure continues beyond any cure period as may be specifically noted therein (or, if no such cure period is provided, thirty (30) days after such Loan Party’s receipt of notice of such failure); provided, however, if such failure cannot be reasonably cured within such cure period, such cure period shall be extended by a reasonable amount of time needed to cure such failure not to exceed sixty (60) days after such Loan Party’s receipt of such notice; or
     (d) Representations and Warranties. Any representation, warranty, certification or statement of fact made or deemed made by or on behalf of the Borrower or any other Loan Party herein, in any other Loan Document, or in any document delivered in connection herewith or therewith shall be incorrect or misleading, in any material respect, when made or deemed made; or
     (e) Cross-Default. (i) Any Loan Party (A) fails to make any payment when due (whether by scheduled maturity, required prepayment, acceleration, demand, or otherwise) in respect of any Indebtedness that is not Recourse Debt or any Guarantee of any such Indebtedness (in either case, other than the Obligations and Indebtedness under Swap Contracts) having an aggregate outstanding principal amount (including undrawn committed or available amounts and including amounts owing to all creditors under any combined or syndicated credit arrangement) of more than the Threshold Amount and such failure is not waived and continues beyond any cure period as may be specifically noted therein, or (B) fails to observe or perform any other material agreement or condition relating to any such Indebtedness or Guarantee or contained in any instrument or agreement evidencing, securing or relating thereto, or any other event occurs, in each case that is not waived, continues beyond any cure period and results in such Indebtedness or Guarantee becoming or being declared immediately due and payable; or (ii) there occurs under any Swap Contract an Early Termination Date (as defined in such Swap Contract) resulting from (A) any Event of Default (as defined in such Swap Contract) as to which the any Loan Party is the Defaulting Party (as defined in such Swap Contract) that is not waived and continues beyond any cure period provided therein or (B) any Termination Event (as defined in such Swap Contract) under such Swap Contract as to which any Loan Party is an Affected Party (as defined therein) and, in either event, the Swap Termination Value owed by any Loan Party as a result thereof is greater than the Threshold Amount; or (iii) there occurs any event of default or other condition permitting acceleration at the option of the applicable creditor of the obligations under any Other Debt (other than Indebtedness hereunder and Indebtedness under Swap Contracts) of the Borrower or any Subsidiary, regardless of the principal amount thereof; or
     (f) Insolvency Proceedings, Etc. Any Loan Party institutes or consents to the institution of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; or applies for or consents to the appointment of any receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator, liquidator, rehabilitator or similar officer for it or for all or any material part of its property; or any receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator, liquidator,

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rehabilitator or similar officer is appointed without the application or consent of such Person and the appointment continues undischarged or unstayed for sixty (60) calendar days; or any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law relating to any such Person or to all or any material part of its property is instituted without the consent of such Person and continues undismissed or unstayed for sixty (60) calendar days, or an order for relief is entered in any such proceeding; or
     (g) Inability to Pay Debts; Attachment. (i) A Loan Party becomes unable or admits in writing its inability or fails generally to pay its debts as they become due, or (ii) any writ or warrant of attachment or execution or similar process is issued or levied against all or any material part of the property of any such Person and is not released, vacated or fully bonded within thirty (30) days after its issue or levy; or
     (h) Judgments. There is entered against a Loan Party (i) any one or judgments or orders for the payment of money in an aggregate amount exceeding Ten Million and No/100 Dollars ($10,000,000.00) individually or Twenty-Five Million and No/100 Dollars ($25,000,000.00) in the aggregate (to the extent not covered by independent third-party insurance as to which the insurer does not dispute coverage) which remains unsatisfied or unstayed for a period in excess of sixty (60) days, or (ii) any one or more non-monetary final judgments that have, or could reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect and, in either case, either (A) the Loan Party or the applicable Subsidiary is not actively challenging the validity, enforceability or effectiveness of such judgment or the grounds for same or (B) there is a period of sixty (60) consecutive days during which a stay of enforcement of such judgment, by reason of a pending appeal or otherwise, is not in effect; or
     (i) ERISA. (i) An ERISA Event occurs with respect to a Plan which has resulted in liability of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary thereof under Title IV of ERISA to the Plan or the PBGC in an aggregate amount in excess of the Threshold Amount, or (ii) any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate fails to pay when due, after the expiration of any applicable grace period, any installment payment with respect to its withdrawal liability under Section 4201 of ERISA under a Multiemployer Plan in an aggregate amount in excess of the Threshold Amount; or
     (j) Invalidity of Loan Documents. Any material provision of any Loan Document, at any time after its execution and delivery and for any reason other than as expressly permitted hereunder or thereunder or satisfaction in full of all the Obligations, ceases to be in full force and effect; or any Loan Party or any other Person contests in writing or pursuant to judicial proceedings the validity or enforceability of any material provision of any Loan Document; or any Loan Party denies in writing that it has any or further liability or obligation under any Loan Document, or purports to revoke, terminate or rescind any material provision of any Loan Document; or
     (k) Change of Control. There occurs any Change of Control; or
     (l) Environmental Remediation. Failure to remediate within the time period permitted by Law or governmental order, after all administrative hearings and appeals have been concluded (or within a reasonable time in light of the nature of the problem if no specific time period is so established), material environmental problems at Projects owned by the Borrower or any other member of the Consolidated Group or Investment Affiliates where aggregate book values are in excess of Twenty Million and No/100 Dollars ($20,000,000.00).
     8.02 Remedies Upon Event of Default. If any Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Administrative Agent shall, at the request of, or may, with the consent of, the Required Lenders, take any or all of the following actions:
     (a) declare the commitment of each Lender to make Loans and any obligation of the L/C Issuer to make L/C Credit Extensions to be terminated, whereupon such commitments and obligation shall be terminated;
     (b) declare the unpaid principal amount of all outstanding Loans, all interest accrued and unpaid thereon, and all other amounts owing or payable hereunder or under any other Loan Document to be immediately due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrower;

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     (c) require that the Borrower Cash Collateralize the L/C Obligations (in an amount equal to the then Outstanding Amount thereof); and
     (d) exercise on behalf of itself, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer all rights and remedies available to it, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer under the Loan Documents;
provided, however, that upon the occurrence of the entry of an order for relief with respect to a Loan Party or a Subsidiary thereof under the Bankruptcy Code of the United States, the obligation of each Lender to make Loans and any obligation of the L/C Issuer to make L/C Credit Extensions shall automatically terminate, the unpaid principal amount of all outstanding Loans and all interest and other amounts as aforesaid shall automatically become due and payable, and the obligation of the Borrower to Cash Collateralize the L/C Obligations as aforesaid shall automatically become effective, in each case without further act of the Administrative Agent or any Lender.
     8.03 Application of Funds. After the exercise of remedies provided for in Section 8.02 (or after the Loans have automatically become immediately due and payable and the L/C Obligations have automatically been required to be Cash Collateralized as set forth in the proviso to Section 8.02), any amounts received on account of the Obligations shall, subject to the provisions of Section 2.15 and Section 2.16 be applied by the Administrative Agent in the following order:
     First, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting fees, indemnities, expenses and other amounts (including fees, charges and disbursements of counsel to the Administrative Agent and amounts payable under Article III) payable to the Administrative Agent in its capacity as such;
     Second, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting fees, indemnities and other amounts (other than principal, interest and Letter of Credit Fees) payable to the Lenders and the L/C Issuer (including fees, charges and disbursements of counsel to the L/C Issuer (not to exceed one counsel to the L/C Issuer) and amounts payable under Article III), ratably among them in proportion to the respective amounts described in this clause Second payable to them;
     Third, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting accrued and unpaid Letter of Credit Fees and interest on the Loans, L/C Borrowings and other Obligations, ratably among the Lenders and the L/C Issuer in proportion to the respective amounts described in this clause Third payable to them;
     Fourth, to payment of that portion of the Obligations constituting unpaid principal of the Loans and L/C Borrowings, ratably among the Lenders and the L/C Issuer in proportion to the respective amounts described in this clause Fourth held by them;
     Fifth, to the Administrative Agent for the account of the L/C Issuer, to Cash Collateralize that portion of L/C Obligations comprised of the aggregate undrawn amount of Letters of Credit; and
     Last, the balance, if any, after all of the Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full, to the Borrower or as otherwise required by Law.
Subject to Section 2.15, amounts used to Cash Collateralize the aggregate undrawn amount of Letters of Credit pursuant to clause Fifth above shall be applied to satisfy drawings under such Letters of Credit as they occur. If any amount remains on deposit as Cash Collateral after all Letters of Credit have either been fully drawn or expired, such remaining amount shall be applied to the other Obligations, if any, in the order set forth above.
ARTICLE IX.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
9.01   Appointment and Authority.
     Each of the Lenders and the L/C Issuer hereby irrevocably appoints Bank of America to act on its behalf as the Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such actions on its behalf and to exercise such powers as are delegated to the Administrative Agent by the

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terms hereof or thereof, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The provisions of this Article are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer, and neither the Borrower nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any of such provisions.
     9.02 Rights as a Lender. The Person serving as the Administrative Agent hereunder shall have the same rights and powers in its capacity as a Lender as any other Lender and may exercise the same as though it were not the Administrative Agent and the term “Lender” or “Lenders” shall, unless otherwise expressly indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, include the Person serving as the Administrative Agent hereunder in its individual capacity. Such Person and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, lend money to, act as the financial advisor or in any other advisory capacity for and generally engage in any kind of business with the Borrower or any Subsidiary or other Affiliate thereof as if such Person were not the Administrative Agent hereunder and without any duty to account therefor to the Lenders.
     9.03 Exculpatory Provisions. The Administrative Agent shall not have any duties or obligations except those expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Administrative Agent:
     (a) shall not be subject to any fiduciary or other implied duties, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing;
     (b) shall not have any duty to take any discretionary action or exercise any discretionary powers, except discretionary rights and powers expressly contemplated hereby or by the other Loan Documents that the Administrative Agent is required to exercise as directed in writing by the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be expressly provided for herein or in the other Loan Documents), provided that the Administrative Agent shall not be required to take any action that, in its opinion or the opinion of its counsel, may expose the Administrative Agent to liability or that is contrary to any Loan Document or applicable law; and
     (c) shall not, except as expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents, have any duty to disclose, and shall not be liable for the failure to disclose, any information relating to the Loan Parties or any of their Affiliates that is communicated to or obtained by the Person serving as the Administrative Agent or any of its Affiliates in any capacity.
     The Administrative Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it (i) with the consent or at the request of the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be necessary, or as the Administrative Agent shall believe in good faith shall be necessary, under the circumstances as provided in Sections 10.01 and 8.02) or (ii) in the absence of its own gross negligence or willful misconduct. The Administrative Agent shall be deemed not to have knowledge of any Default unless and until notice describing such Default is given to the Administrative Agent by the Borrower, a Lender or the L/C Issuer.
     The Administrative Agent shall not be responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into (i) any statement, warranty or representation made in or in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document, (ii) the contents of any certificate, report or other document delivered hereunder or thereunder or in connection herewith or therewith, (iii) the performance or observance of any of the covenants, agreements or other terms or conditions set forth herein or therein or the occurrence of any Default, (iv) the validity, enforceability, effectiveness or genuineness of this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any other agreement, instrument or document or (v) the satisfaction of any condition set forth in Article IV or elsewhere herein, other than to confirm receipt of items expressly required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent.
     9.04 Reliance by Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent shall be entitled to rely upon, and shall not incur any liability for relying upon, any notice, request, certificate, consent, statement, instrument, document or other writing (including any electronic message, Internet or intranet website posting or other distribution) believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed, sent or otherwise authenticated by the proper Person. The Administrative Agent also may rely upon any statement made to it orally or by telephone and believed by it to have been made by the proper Person, and shall not incur any liability for relying thereon. In determining compliance with any condition hereunder to the making of a Loan, or the issuance of a Letter of Credit, that by its terms must be fulfilled to the satisfaction of a Lender or the L/C Issuer, the Administrative Agent may presume that

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such condition is satisfactory to such Lender or the L/C Issuer unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice to the contrary from such Lender or the L/C Issuer prior to the making of such Loan or the issuance of such Letter of Credit. The Administrative Agent may consult with legal counsel (who may be counsel for the Borrower), independent accountants and other experts selected by it, and shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it in accordance with the advice of any such counsel, accountants or experts.
     9.05 Delegation of Duties. The Administrative Agent may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers hereunder or under any other Loan Document by or through any one or more sub-agents appointed by the Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent and any such sub-agent may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers by or through their respective Related Parties. The exculpatory provisions of this Article shall apply to any such sub-agent and to the Related Parties of the Administrative Agent and any such sub-agent, and shall apply to their respective activities in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein as well as activities as Administrative Agent.
     9.06 Resignation of Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent may at any time give notice of its resignation to the Lenders, the L/C Issuer and the Borrower. Upon receipt of any such notice of resignation, the Required Lenders shall have the right, in consultation with the Borrower, to appoint a successor, which shall be a bank with an office in the United States, or an Affiliate of any such bank with an office in the United States. If no such successor shall have been so appointed by the Required Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within thirty (30) days after the retiring Administrative Agent gives notice of its resignation, then the retiring Administrative Agent may on behalf of the Lenders and the L/C Issuer, appoint a successor Administrative Agent meeting the qualifications set forth above; provided that if the Administrative Agent shall notify the Borrower and the Lenders that no qualifying Person has accepted such appointment, then such resignation shall nonetheless become effective in accordance with such notice and (1) the retiring Administrative Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents (except that in the case of any collateral security held by the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Lenders or the L/C Issuer under any of the Loan Documents, the retiring Administrative Agent shall continue to hold such collateral security until such time as a successor Administrative Agent is appointed) and (2) all payments, communications and determinations provided to be made by, to or through the Administrative Agent shall instead be made by or to each Lender and the L/C Issuer directly, until such time as the Required Lenders appoint a successor Administrative Agent as provided for above in this Section. Upon the acceptance of a successor’s appointment as Administrative Agent hereunder, such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring (or retired) Administrative Agent, and the retiring Administrative Agent shall be discharged from all of its duties and obligations hereunder or under the other Loan Documents (if not already discharged therefrom as provided above in this Section). The fees payable by the Borrower to a successor Administrative Agent shall be the same as those payable to its predecessor unless otherwise agreed between the Borrower and such successor. After the retiring Administrative Agent’s resignation hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, the provisions of this Article and Section 10.04 shall continue in effect for the benefit of such retiring Administrative Agent, its sub-agents and their respective Related Parties in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by any of them while the retiring Administrative Agent was acting as Administrative Agent.
     Any resignation by Bank of America as Administrative Agent pursuant to this Section shall also constitute its resignation as L/C Issuer and Swing Line Lender. Upon the acceptance of a successor’s appointment as Administrative Agent hereunder, (a) such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring L/C Issuer and Swing Line Lender, (b) the retiring L/C Issuer and Swing Line Lender shall be discharged from all of their respective duties and obligations hereunder or under the other Loan Documents, and (c) the successor L/C Issuer shall issue letters of credit in substitution for the Letters of Credit, if any, outstanding at the time of such succession or make other arrangements satisfactory to the retiring L/C Issuer to effectively assume the obligations of the retiring L/C Issuer with respect to such Letters of Credit.
     9.07 Non-Reliance on Administrative Agent and Other Lenders. Each Lender and the L/C Issuer acknowledges that it has, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or any other Lender or any of their Related Parties and based on such documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement. Each Lender and the L/C Issuer also acknowledges that it will, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or any other Lender or any of their Related Parties and based on such documents and information as it shall from time to time deem appropriate,

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continue to make its own decisions in taking or not taking action under or based upon this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any related agreement or any document furnished hereunder or thereunder.
     9.08 No Other Duties, Etc. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, none of the Book Managers or Arrangers listed on the cover page hereof shall have any powers, duties or responsibilities under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, except in its capacity, as applicable, as the Administrative Agent, a Lender or the L/C Issuer hereunder.
     9.09 Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim. In case of the pendency of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law or any other judicial proceeding relative to any Loan Party, the Administrative Agent (irrespective of whether the principal of any Loan or L/C Obligation shall then be due and payable as herein expressed or by declaration or otherwise and irrespective of whether the Administrative Agent shall have made any demand on the Borrower) shall be entitled and empowered, by intervention in such proceeding or otherwise
     (a) to file and prove a claim for the whole amount of the principal and interest owing and unpaid in respect of the Loans, L/C Obligations and all other Obligations that are owing and unpaid and to file such other documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Lenders, the L/C Issuer and the Administrative Agent (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Lenders, the L/C Issuer and the Administrative Agent and their respective agents and counsel and all other amounts due the Lenders, the L/C Issuer and the Administrative Agent under Sections 2.03(h) and (i), 2.09 and 10.04) allowed in such judicial proceeding; and
     (b) to collect and receive any monies or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims and to distribute the same;
and any custodian, receiver, assignee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or other similar official in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Lender and the L/C Issuer to make such payments to the Administrative Agent and, in the event that the Administrative Agent shall consent to the making of such payments directly to the Lenders and the L/C Issuer, to pay to the Administrative Agent any amount due for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Administrative Agent and its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Administrative Agent under Sections 2.09 and 10.04.
     Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to authorize the Administrative Agent to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Lender or the L/C Issuer any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Obligations or the rights of any Lender or the L/C Issuer to authorize the Administrative Agent to vote in respect of the claim of any Lender or the L/C Issuer in any such proceeding.
     9.10 Collateral and Guaranty Matters. The Lenders and the L/C Issuer irrevocably authorize the Administrative Agent, at its option and in its discretion, (a) to release any Subsidiary Guarantor from its obligations under the Guaranty if such Person ceases to be a Subsidiary Guarantor as a result of a transaction permitted hereunder and (b) to release the Cash Collateral and any Lien thereon in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in Section 2.15. Upon request by the Administrative Agent at any time, the Required Lenders will confirm in writing the Administrative Agent’s authority to release any Subsidiary Guarantor from its obligations under the Guaranty pursuant to this Section 9.10.
ARTICLE X.
MISCELLANEOUS
     10.01 Amendments, Etc. No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, and no consent to any departure by the Borrower or any other Loan Party therefrom, shall be effective unless in writing signed by the Required Lenders and the Borrower or the applicable Loan Party, as the case may be, and acknowledged by the Administrative Agent, and each such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given; provided, however, that no such amendment, waiver or consent shall:
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     (b) extend or increase the Commitment of any Lender (or reinstate any Commitment terminated pursuant to Section 8.02) without the written consent of such Lender (it being understood and agreed that a waiver of any condition precedent set forth in Section 4.02 or of any Default or a mandatory reduction in Commitments is not considered an extension or increase in Commitments of any Lender);
     (c) postpone any date fixed by this Agreement or any other Loan Document for any payment or mandatory prepayment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts due to the Lenders (or any of them) or any scheduled or mandatory reduction of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments hereunder or under any other Loan Document without the written consent of each Lender directly affected thereby;
     (d) reduce the principal of, or the rate of interest specified herein on, any Loan or L/C Borrowing or (subject to clause (v) of the second proviso to this Section 10.01) any fees or other amounts payable hereunder or under any other Loan Document, or change the manner of computation of the Leverage Ratio (including any change in such defined term or defined terms used directly or indirectly in the definition of Leverage Ratio), as it is used in determining the Applicable Rate, that would result in a reduction of any interest rate on any Loan or any fee payable hereunder without the written consent of each Lender directly affected thereby; provided, however, that only the consent of the Required Lenders shall be necessary to amend the definition of “Default Rate” or to waive any obligation of the Borrower to pay interest or Letter of Credit Fees at the Default Rate;
     (e) change Section 8.03 in a manner that would alter the pro rata sharing of payments required thereby without the written consent of each Lender directly affected thereby;
     (f) change any provision of this Section or the definition of “Required Lenders” or any other provision hereof specifying the number or percentage of Lenders required to amend, waive or otherwise modify any rights hereunder or make any determination or grant any consent hereunder without the written consent of each Lender;
     (g) release the Borrower, CCPT II or all or substantially all of the Subsidiary Guarantors without the written consent of each Lender, except to the extent the release of a Guarantor is permitted pursuant to the terms hereof (in which case such release may be made by the Administrative Agent acting alone in accordance with Section 9.10); or
     (h) change the definition of “Borrowing Base” or any of the definitions directly related thereto without the written consent of each Lender;
     and, provided further, that (i) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by the L/C Issuer in addition to the Lenders required above, affect the rights or duties of the L/C Issuer under this Agreement or any Issuer Document relating to any Letter of Credit issued or to be issued by it; (ii) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by the Swing Line Lender in addition to the Lenders required above, affect the rights or duties of the Swing Line Lender under this Agreement; (iii) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by the Administrative Agent in addition to the Lenders required above, affect the rights or duties of the Administrative Agent under this Agreement or any other Loan Document; (iv) Section 10.06(g) may not be amended, waived or otherwise modified without the consent of each Granting Lender all or any part of whose Loans are being funded by an SPC at the time of such amendment, waiver or other modification; and (v) the Fee Letters may be amended, or rights or privileges thereunder waived, in a writing executed only by the parties thereto.
Notwithstanding the above:
     (A) prior to the termination of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments, unless also signed by Revolving Lenders holding in the aggregate at least a majority of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments, no such amendment, waiver or consent shall, (i) waive any Default for purposes of Section 4.02(b) or (ii) amend, change, waive, discharge or terminate Sections 2.03(a)(ii)(B), 4.02 or 8.01 in a manner adverse to such Lenders or this clause (A);

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     (B) each Lender is entitled to vote as such Lender sees fit on any bankruptcy reorganization plan that affects the Loans, and each Lender acknowledges that the provisions of Section 1126(c) of the Bankruptcy Code of the United States supersedes the unanimous consent provisions set forth herein,
     (C) the Required Lenders shall determine whether or not to allow a Loan Party to use cash collateral in the context of a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding and such determination shall be binding on all of the Lenders; and
     (D) no Defaulting Lender shall have any right to approve or disapprove any amendment, waiver or consent hereunder, except that (x) the Commitment of such Lender may not be increased or extended without the consent of such Lender, (y) the principal owing to such Lender may not be decreased without the consent of such Lender and (z) the interest rate being paid to such Lender may not be decreased without the consent of such Lender.
     10.02 Notices; Effectiveness; Electronic Communication.
     (a) Notices Generally. Except in the case of notices and other communications expressly permitted to be given by telephone (and except as provided in subsection (b) below), all notices and other communications provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or overnight courier service, mailed by certified or registered mail or sent by telecopier as follows, and all notices and other communications expressly permitted hereunder to be given by telephone shall be made to the applicable telephone number, as follows:
     (i) if to any Loan Party, the Administrative Agent, the L/C Issuer or the Swing Line Lender, to the address, telecopier number, electronic mail address or telephone number specified for such Person on Schedule 10.02; and
     (ii) if to any other Lender, to the address, telecopier number, electronic mail address or telephone number specified in its Administrative Questionnaire.
Notices and other communications sent by hand or overnight courier service, or mailed by certified or registered mail, shall be deemed to have been given when received; notices and other communications sent by telecopier shall be deemed to have been given when sent (except that, if not given during normal business hours for the recipient, shall be deemed to have been given at the opening of business on the next Business Day for the recipient). Notices and other communications delivered through electronic communications to the extent provided in subsection (b) below, shall be effective as provided in such subsection (b).
     (b) Electronic Communications. Notices and other communications to the Lenders and the L/C Issuer hereunder may be delivered or furnished by electronic communication (including e-mail and Internet or intranet websites) pursuant to procedures approved by the Administrative Agent, provided that the foregoing shall not apply to notices to any Lender or the L/C Issuer pursuant to Article II if such Lender or the L/C Issuer, as applicable, has notified the Administrative Agent that it is incapable of receiving notices under such Article by electronic communication. The Administrative Agent or the Borrower may, in its discretion, agree to accept notices and other communications to it hereunder by electronic communications pursuant to procedures approved by it, provided that approval of such procedures may be limited to particular notices or communications.
     Unless the Administrative Agent otherwise prescribes, (i) notices and other communications sent to an e-mail address shall be deemed received upon the sender’s receipt of an acknowledgement from the intended recipient (such as by the “return receipt requested” function, as available, return e-mail or other written acknowledgement), provided that if such notice or other communication is not sent during the normal business hours of the recipient, such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been sent at the opening of business on the next Business Day for the recipient, and (ii) notices or communications posted to an Internet or intranet website shall be deemed received upon the deemed receipt by the intended recipient at its e-mail address as described in the foregoing clause (i) of notification that such notice or communication is available and identifying the website address therefor.
     (c) The Platform. THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” THE AGENT PARTIES (AS DEFINED BELOW) DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE BORROWER MATERIALS OR THE ADEQUACY OF THE PLATFORM, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM

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LIABILITY FOR ERRORS IN OR OMISSIONS FROM THE BORROWER MATERIALS. NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS OR FREEDOM FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER CODE DEFECTS, IS MADE BY ANY AGENT PARTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BORROWER MATERIALS OR THE PLATFORM. In no event shall the Administrative Agent or any of its Related Parties (collectively, the “Agent Parties”) have any liability to the Borrower, any Lender, the L/C Issuer or any other Person for losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses of any kind (whether in tort, contract or otherwise) arising out of the Borrower’s or the Administrative Agent’s transmission of Borrower Materials through the Internet, except to the extent that such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by a final and nonappealable judgment to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Agent Party; provided, however, that in no event shall any Agent Party have any liability to the Borrower, any Lender, the L/C Issuer or any other Person for indirect, special, incidental, consequential or punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages).
     (d) Change of Address, Etc. Each of the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the L/C Issuer and the Swing Line Lender may change its address, telecopier or telephone number for notices and other communications hereunder by notice to the other parties hereto. Each other Lender may change its address, telecopier or telephone number for notices and other communications hereunder by notice to the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the L/C Issuer and the Swing Line Lender. In addition, each Lender agrees to notify the Administrative Agent from time to time to ensure that the Administrative Agent has on record (i) an effective address, contact name, telephone number, telecopier number and electronic mail address to which notices and other communications may be sent and (ii) accurate wire instructions for such Lender. Furthermore, each Public Lender agrees to cause at least one individual at or on behalf of such Public Lender to at all times have selected the “Private Side Information” or similar designation on the content declaration screen of the Platform in order to enable such Public Lender or its delegate, in accordance with such Public Lender’s compliance procedures and applicable Law, including United States Federal and state securities Laws, to make reference to Borrower Materials that are not made available through the “Public Side Information” portion of the Platform and that may contain material non-public information with respect to the Borrower or its securities for purposes of United States Federal or state securities laws.
     (e) Reliance by Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Lenders. The Administrative Agent, the L/C Issuer and the Lenders shall be entitled to rely and act upon any notices (including telephonic Committed Loan Notices and Swing Line Loan Notices) purportedly given by or on behalf of the Borrower even if (i) such notices were not made in a manner specified herein, were incomplete or were not preceded or followed by any other form of notice specified herein, or (ii) the terms thereof, as understood by the recipient, varied from any confirmation thereof. The Borrower shall indemnify the Administrative Agent, the L/C Issuer, each Lender and the Related Parties of each of them from all losses, costs, expenses and liabilities resulting from the reliance by such Person on each notice purportedly given by or on behalf of the Borrower. All telephonic notices to and other telephonic communications with the Administrative Agent may be recorded by the Administrative Agent, and each of the parties hereto hereby consents to such recording.
     10.03 No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies; Enforcement. No failure by any Lender, the L/C Issuer or the Administrative Agent to exercise, and no delay by any such Person in exercising, any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege. The rights, remedies, powers and privileges herein provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, remedies, powers and privileges provided by law.
     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any other Loan Document, the authority to enforce rights and remedies hereunder and under the other Loan Documents against the Loan Parties or any of them shall be vested exclusively in, and all actions and proceedings at law in connection with such enforcement shall be instituted and maintained exclusively by, the Administrative Agent in accordance with Section 8.02 for the benefit of all the Lenders and the L/C Issuer; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not prohibit (a) the Administrative Agent from exercising on its own behalf the rights and remedies that inure to its benefit (solely in its capacity as Administrative Agent) hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, (b) the L/C Issuer or the Swing Line Lender from exercising the rights and remedies that inure to its benefit (solely in its capacity as L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender, as the case may be) hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, (c) any Lender from exercising setoff

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rights in accordance with Section 10.08 (subject to the terms of Section 2.13), or (d) any Lender from filing proofs of claim or appearing and filing pleadings on its own behalf during the pendency of a proceeding relative to any Loan Party under any Debtor Relief Law; and provided, further, that if at any time there is no Person acting as Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, then (i) the Required Lenders shall have the rights otherwise ascribed to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 8.02 and (ii) in addition to the matters set forth in clauses (b), (c) and (d) of the preceding proviso and subject to Section 2.13, any Lender may, with the consent of the Required Lenders, enforce any rights and remedies available to it and as authorized by the Required Lenders.
     10.04 Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver.
     (a) Costs and Expenses. The Borrower shall pay (i) all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent and its Affiliates (including the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of counsel for the Administrative Agent), in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein, the preparation, negotiation, execution, delivery and administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents or any amendments, modifications or waivers of the provisions hereof or thereof (whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby shall be consummated), (ii) all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the L/C Issuer in connection with the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit or any demand for payment thereunder and (iii) all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer (including the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of any counsel for the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer (but not including fees related to internal counsel of such Persons)), in connection with the enforcement or protection of its rights (A) in connection with this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, including its rights under this Section, or (B) in connection with the Loans made or Letters of Credit issued hereunder, including all such reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred during any workout, restructuring or negotiations in respect of such Loans or Letters of Credit.
     (b) Indemnification by the Borrower. The Borrower shall indemnify the Administrative Agent (and any sub-agent thereof), each Lender and the L/C Issuer, and each Related Party of any of the foregoing Persons (each such Person being called an “Indemnitee”) against, and hold each Indemnitee harmless from, any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and related expenses (including the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of any counsel for any Indemnitee (but not including fees related to internal counsel of such Persons)) incurred by any Indemnitee or asserted against any Indemnitee by any third party or by the Borrower or any other Loan Party arising out of, in connection with, or as a result of (i) the execution or delivery of this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby or thereby, the performance by the parties hereto of their respective obligations hereunder or thereunder, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, or, in the case of the Administrative Agent (and any sub-agent thereof) and its Related Parties only, the administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents (including in respect of any matters addressed in Section 3.01), (ii) any Loan or Letter of Credit or the use or proposed use of the proceeds therefrom (including any refusal by the L/C Issuer to honor a demand for payment under a Letter of Credit if the documents presented in connection with such demand do not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit), (iii) any actual or alleged presence or release of Hazardous Materials on or from any property owned or operated by a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries, or any Environmental Liability related in any way to a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries, or (iv) any actual or prospective claim, litigation, investigation or proceeding relating to any of the foregoing, whether based on contract, tort or any other theory, whether brought by a third party or by the Borrower or any other Loan Party, and regardless of whether any Indemnitee is a party thereto, IN ALL CASES, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY OR ARISING, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OUT OF THE COMPARATIVE, CONTRIBUTORY OR SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF THE INDEMNITEE; provided that such indemnity shall not, as to any Indemnitee, be available to the extent that such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or related expenses (x) are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee or (y) result from a claim brought by the Borrower or any other Loan Party against an Indemnitee for breach in bad faith of such Indemnitee’s obligations hereunder or under any other Loan Document, if the Borrower or such other Loan Party has obtained a final and nonappealable judgment in its favor on such claim as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.
     (c) Reimbursement by Lenders. To the extent that the Borrower for any reason fails to indefeasibly pay any amount required under subsection (a) or (b) of this Section to be paid by it to the Administrative Agent (or

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any sub-agent thereof), the L/C Issuer or any Related Party of any of the foregoing, each Lender severally agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent (or any such sub-agent), the L/C Issuer or such Related Party, as the case may be, such Lender’s Applicable Percentage (determined as of the time that the applicable unreimbursed expense or indemnity payment is sought) of such unpaid amount, provided that the unreimbursed expense or indemnified loss, claim, damage, liability or related expense, as the case may be, was incurred by or asserted against the Administrative Agent (or any such sub-agent) or the L/C Issuer in its capacity as such, or against any Related Party of any of the foregoing acting for the Administrative Agent (or any such sub-agent) or L/C Issuer in connection with such capacity. The obligations of the Lenders under this subsection (c) are subject to the provisions of Section 2.12(d).
     (d) Waiver of Consequential Damages, Etc. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, a Loan Party shall not assert, and hereby waives, any claim against any Indemnitee, on any theory of liability, for special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages) arising out of, in connection with, or as a result of, this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby, the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, any Loan or Letter of Credit or the use of the proceeds thereof. No Indemnitee referred to in subsection (b) above shall be liable for any damages arising from the use by unintended recipients of any information or other materials distributed to such unintended recipients by such Indemnitee through telecommunications, electronic or other information transmission systems in connection with this Agreement or the other Loan Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby other than for direct or actual damages resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee as determined by a final and nonappealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.
     (e) Payments. All amounts due under this Section shall be payable not later than ten (10) Business Days after receipt by Borrower of written demand therefor.
     (f) Survival. The agreements in this Section shall survive the resignation of the Administrative Agent, the L/C Issuer and the Swing Line Lender, the replacement of any Lender, the termination of the Aggregate Revolving Commitments and the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all the other Obligations.
     10.05 Payments Set Aside. To the extent that any payment by or on behalf of a Loan Party is made to the Administrative Agent, the L/C Issuer or any Lender, or the Administrative Agent, the L/C Issuer or any Lender exercises its right of setoff, and such payment or the proceeds of such setoff or any part thereof is subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required (including pursuant to any settlement entered into by the Administrative Agent, the L/C Issuer or such Lender in its discretion) to be repaid to a trustee, receiver or any other party, in connection with any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law or otherwise, then (a) to the extent of such recovery, the obligation or part thereof originally intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continued in full force and effect as if such payment had not been made or such setoff had not occurred, and (b) each Lender and the L/C Issuer severally agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent upon demand its applicable share (without duplication) of any amount so recovered from or repaid by the Administrative Agent, plus interest thereon from the date of such demand to the date such payment is made at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate from time to time in effect. The obligations of the Lenders and the L/C Issuer under clause (b) of the preceding sentence shall survive the payment in full of the Obligations and the termination of this Agreement.
     10.06 Successors and Assigns.
     (a) Successors and Assigns Generally. The provisions of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, except that neither the Borrower nor any Loan Party may assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder or thereunder without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent and each Lender and no Lender may assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder except (i) to an assignee in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b) of this Section, (ii) by way of participation in accordance with the provisions of subsection (d) of this Section, (iii) by way of pledge or assignment of a security interest subject to the restrictions of subsection (f) of this Section, or (iv) to an SPC in accordance with the provisions of subsection (h) of this Section (and any other attempted assignment or transfer by any party hereto shall be null and void). Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, shall be construed to confer upon any Person (other than the parties hereto, their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, Participants to the extent

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provided in subsection (d) of this Section and, to the extent expressly contemplated hereby, the Related Parties of each of the Administrative Agent, the L/C Issuer and the Lenders) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Agreement.
     (b) Assignments by Lenders. Any Lender may at any time assign to one or more assignees all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and the Loans (including for purposes of this subsection (b), participations in L/C Obligations and in Swing Line Loans) at the time owing to it); provided that any such assignment shall be subject to the following conditions:
     (i) Minimum Amounts.
     (A) in the case of an assignment of the entire remaining amount of the assigning Lender’s Commitment and the Loans at the time owing to it or in the case of an assignment to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund, no minimum amount need be assigned; and
     (B) in any case not described in subsection (b)(i)(A) of this Section, the aggregate amount of the Commitment (which for this purpose includes Loans outstanding thereunder) or, if the Commitment is not then in effect, the principal outstanding balance of the Loans (and participations in Letters of Credit and Swing Line Loans) of the assigning Lender subject to each such assignment, determined as of the date the Assignment and Assumption with respect to such assignment is delivered to the Administrative Agent or, if “Trade Date” is specified in the Assignment and Assumption, as of the Trade Date, shall not be less than One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) unless each of the Administrative Agent and, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Borrower otherwise consents (each such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed); provided, however, that concurrent assignments to members of an Assignee Group and concurrent assignments from members of an Assignee Group to a single Eligible Assignee (or to an Eligible Assignee and members of its Assignee Group) will be treated as a single assignment for purposes of determining whether such minimum amount has been met.
     (ii) Intentionally Omitted.
     (iii) Required Consents. No consent shall be required for any assignment except to the extent required by subsection (b)(i)(B) of this Section and, in addition:
     (A) the consent of the Borrower (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required unless (1) an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing at the time of such assignment or (2) such assignment is to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund; provided, further, that the Borrower shall be deemed to have consented to any such assignment requiring its consent under this clause (A) unless it shall object thereto by written notice to the Administrative Agent within five (5) Business Days after having received written notice thereof;
     (B) the consent of the Administrative Agent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required if such assignment is to a Person that is not a Lender, an Affiliate of such Lender or an Approved Fund with respect to such Lender;
     (C) the consent of the L/C Issuer (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required for any assignment that increases the obligation of the assignee to participate in exposure under one or more Letters of Credit (whether or not then outstanding); and
     (D) the consent of the Swing Line Lender (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required for any assignment that increases the obligation of the assignee to participate in exposure under Swing Line Loans (whether or not then outstanding).

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     (iv) Assignment and Assumption. The parties to each assignment shall execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent an Assignment and Assumption, together with a processing and recordation fee in the amount of Three Thousand Five Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($3,500.00) payable by the assignor; provided, however, that the Administrative Agent may, in its sole discretion, elect to waive such processing and recordation fee in the case of any assignment. The assignee, if it is not a Lender, shall deliver to the Administrative Agent an Administrative Questionnaire.
     (v) No Assignment to Certain Persons. No such assignment shall be made (A) to a Loan Party or any Affiliates or Subsidiaries of a Loan Party or (B) to any Defaulting Lender or any of its Affiliates or Subsidiaries or to any Person who, upon becoming a Lender hereunder, would constitute one of the foregoing Persons described in this clause (B).
     (vi) No Assignment to Natural Persons. No such assignment shall be made to a natural person.
     (vii) Certain Additional Payments. In connection with any assignment of rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder, no such assignment shall be effective unless and until, in addition to the other conditions thereto set forth herein, the parties to the assignment shall make such additional payments to the Administrative Agent in an aggregate amount sufficient, upon distribution thereof as appropriate (which may be outright payment, purchases by the assignee of participations or subparticipations, or other compensating actions, including funding, with the consent of the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, the applicable pro rata share of Loans previously requested but not funded by the Defaulting Lender, to each of which the applicable assignee and assignor hereby irrevocably consent), to (x) pay and satisfy in full all payment liabilities then owed by such Defaulting Lender to the Administrative Agent or any Lender hereunder (and interest accrued thereon) and (y) acquire (and fund as appropriate) its full pro rata share of all Loans and participations in Letters of Credit and Swing Line Loans in accordance with its Applicable Percentage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any assignment of rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder shall become effective under applicable Law without compliance with the provisions of this paragraph, then the assignee of such interest shall be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender for all purposes of this Agreement until such compliance occurs.
Subject to acceptance and recording thereof by the Administrative Agent pursuant to subsection (c) of this Section, from and after the effective date specified in each Assignment and Assumption, the assignee thereunder shall be a party to this Agreement and, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption, have the rights and obligations of a Lender under this Agreement, and the assigning Lender thereunder shall, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption, be released from its obligations under this Agreement (and, in the case of an Assignment and Assumption covering all of the assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement, such Lender shall cease to be a party hereto) but shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of Sections 3.01, 3.04, 3.05, and 10.04 with respect to facts and circumstances occurring prior to the effective date of such assignment. Upon request, the Borrower (at its expense) shall execute and deliver a Note to the assignee Lender. Any assignment or transfer by a Lender of rights or obligations under this Agreement that does not comply with this subsection shall be treated for purposes of this Agreement as a sale by such Lender of a participation in such rights and obligations in accordance with subsection (d) of this Section.
     (c) Register. The Administrative Agent, acting solely for this purpose as an agent of the Borrower, shall maintain at the Administrative Agent’s Office a copy of each Assignment and Assumption delivered to it and a register for the recordation of the names and addresses of the Lenders, and the Commitments of, and principal amounts of the Loans and L/C Obligations owing to, each Lender pursuant to the terms hereof from time to time (the “Register”). The entries in the Register shall be conclusive, and the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders may treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Register pursuant to the terms hereof as a Lender hereunder for all purposes of this Agreement, notwithstanding notice to the contrary. In addition, the Administrative Agent shall maintain on the Register information regarding the designation, and revocation of designation, of any Lender as a Defaulting Lender. The Register shall be available for inspection by the Borrower and any Lender, at any reasonable time and from time to time upon reasonable prior notice.

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     (d) Participations. Any Lender may at any time, without the consent of, or notice to, the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, sell participations to any Person (other than a natural person, a Defaulting Lender or a Loan Party or any Affiliates or Subsidiaries of a Loan Party) (each, a “Participant”) in all or a portion of such Lender’s rights and/or obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and/or the Loans (including such Lender’s participations in L/C Obligations and/or Swing Line Loans) owing to it); provided that (i) such Lender’s obligations under this Agreement shall remain unchanged, (ii) such Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for the performance of such obligations and (iii) the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer shall continue to deal solely and directly with such Lender in connection with such Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement.
     Any agreement or instrument pursuant to which a Lender sells such a participation shall provide that such Lender shall retain the sole right to enforce this Agreement and to approve any amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement; provided that such agreement or instrument may provide that such Lender will not, without the consent of the Participant, agree to any amendment, waiver or other modification described in the first proviso to Section 10.01 that affects such Participant. Subject to subsection (e) of this Section, the Borrower agrees that each Participant shall be entitled to the benefits of Sections 3.01, 3.04 and 3.05 to the same extent as if it were a Lender and had acquired its interest by assignment pursuant to subsection (b) of this Section. To the extent permitted by law, each Participant also shall be entitled to the benefits of Section 10.08 as though it were a Lender, provided such Participant agrees to be subject to Section 2.13 as though it were a Lender.
     (e) Limitations upon Participant Rights. A Participant shall not be entitled to receive any greater payment under Section 3.01 or 3.04 than the applicable Lender would have been entitled to receive with respect to the participation sold to such Participant, unless the sale of the participation to such Participant is made with the Borrower’s prior written consent. A Participant that would be a Foreign Lender if it were a Lender shall not be entitled to the benefits of Section 3.01 unless the Borrower is notified of the participation sold to such Participant and such Participant agrees, for the benefit of the Borrower, to comply with Section 3.01(e) as though it were a Lender.
     (f) Certain Pledges. Any Lender may at any time pledge or assign a security interest in all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement (including under its Note, if any) to secure obligations of such Lender, including any pledge or assignment to secure obligations to a Federal Reserve Bank; provided that no such pledge or assignment shall release such Lender from any of its obligations hereunder or substitute any such pledgee or assignee for such Lender as a party hereto.
     (g) Special Purpose Funding Vehicles. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, any Lender (a “Granting Lender”) may grant to a special purpose funding vehicle identified as such in writing from time to time by the Granting Lender to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower (an “SPC”) the option to provide all or any part of any Committed Loan that such Granting Lender would otherwise be obligated to make pursuant to this Agreement; provided that (i) nothing herein shall constitute a commitment by any SPC to fund any Committed Loan, and (ii) if an SPC elects not to exercise such option or otherwise fails to make all or any part of such Committed Loan, the Granting Lender shall be obligated to make such Committed Loan pursuant to the terms hereof or, if it fails to do so, to make such payment to the Administrative Agent as is required under Section 2.12(b)(ii). Each party hereto hereby agrees that (i) neither the grant to any SPC nor the exercise by any SPC of such option shall increase the costs or expenses or otherwise increase or change the obligations of the Borrower under this Agreement (including its obligations under Section 3.04), (ii) no SPC shall be liable for any indemnity or similar payment obligation under this Agreement for which a Lender would be liable, and (iii) the Granting Lender shall for all purposes, including the approval of any amendment, waiver or other modification of any provision of any Loan Document, remain the lender of record hereunder. The making of a Committed Loan by an SPC hereunder shall utilize the Commitment of the Granting Lender to the same extent, and as if, such Committed Loan were made by such Granting Lender. In furtherance of the foregoing, each party hereto hereby agrees (which agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement) that, prior to the date that is one (1) year and one (1) day after the payment in full of all outstanding commercial paper or other senior debt of any SPC, it will not institute against, or join any other Person in instituting against, such SPC any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, or liquidation proceeding under the laws of the United States or any State thereof. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, any SPC may (i) with notice to, but without prior consent of the Borrower and the Administrative Agent and with the payment of a processing fee in the amount of Three Thousand Five Hundred and

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No/100 Dollars ($3,500.00) (which processing fee may be waived by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion), assign all or any portion of its right to receive payment with respect to any Committed Loan to the Granting Lender and (ii) disclose on a confidential basis any non-public information relating to its funding of Committed Loans to any rating agency, commercial paper dealer or provider of any surety or Guarantee or credit or liquidity enhancement to such SPC.
     (h) Resignation as L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender after Assignment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if at any time Bank of America assigns all of its Commitment and Loans pursuant to subsection (b) above, Bank of America may, (i) upon thirty (30) calendar days’ notice to the Borrower and the Lenders, resign as L/C Issuer and/or (ii) upon thirty (30) calendar days’ notice to the Borrower, resign as Swing Line Lender. In the event of any such resignation as L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender, the Borrower shall be entitled to appoint from among the Lenders a successor L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender hereunder; provided, however, that no failure by the Borrower to appoint any such successor shall affect the resignation of Bank of America as L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender, as the case may be. If Bank of America resigns as L/C Issuer, it shall retain all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the L/C Issuer hereunder with respect to all Letters of Credit outstanding as of the effective date of its resignation as L/C Issuer and all L/C Obligations with respect thereto (including the right to require the Lenders to make Base Rate Committed Loans or fund risk participations in Unreimbursed Amounts pursuant to Section 2.03(c)). If Bank of America resigns as Swing Line Lender, it shall retain all the rights of the Swing Line Lender provided for hereunder with respect to Swing Line Loans made by it and outstanding as of the effective date of such resignation, including the right to require the Lenders to make Base Rate Committed Loans or fund risk participations in outstanding Swing Line Loans pursuant to Section 2.04(c). Upon the appointment of a successor L/C Issuer and/or Swing Line Lender, (a) such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring L/C Issuer or Swing Line Lender, as the case may be, and (b) the successor L/C Issuer shall issue letters of credit in substitution for the Letters of Credit, if any, outstanding at the time of such succession or make other arrangements reasonably satisfactory to Bank of America to effectively assume the obligations of Bank of America with respect to such Letters of Credit.
     10.07 Treatment of Certain Information; Confidentiality. Each of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the Information (as defined below), except that Information may be disclosed (a) to its Affiliates and to its and its Affiliates’ respective partners, directors, officers, employees, agents, trustees, advisors and representatives (it being understood that the Persons to whom such disclosure is made will be informed of the confidential nature of such Information and instructed to keep such Information confidential), (b) to the extent requested by any regulatory authority purporting to have jurisdiction over it (including any self-regulatory authority, such as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners), (c) to the extent required by applicable laws or regulations or by any subpoena or similar legal process, (d) to any other party hereto, (e) in connection with the exercise of any remedies hereunder or under any other Loan Document or any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the enforcement of rights hereunder or thereunder, (f) subject to an agreement containing provisions substantially the same as those of this Section, to (i) any assignee of or Participant in, or any prospective assignee of or Participant in, any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement or any Eligible Assignee invited to be a Lender pursuant to Section 2.14(c) or (ii) any actual or prospective counterparty (or its advisors) to any swap or derivative transaction relating to the Borrower and its obligations, (g) with the consent of the Borrower or (h) to the extent such Information (x) becomes publicly available other than as a result of a breach of this Section or (y) becomes available to the Administrative Agent, any Lender, the L/C Issuer or any of their respective Affiliates on a nonconfidential basis from a source other than a Loan Party.
     For purposes of this Section, “Information” means all information received from the Borrower or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party relating to the Borrower or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party or any of their respective businesses, other than any such information that is available to the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer on a nonconfidential basis prior to disclosure by the Borrower or a Subsidiary of any Loan Party, provided that, in the case of information received from the Borrower or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party after the date hereof, such information is clearly identified at the time of delivery as confidential. Any Person required to maintain the confidentiality of Information as provided in this Section shall be considered to have complied with its obligation to do so if such Person has exercised the same degree of care to maintain the confidentiality of such Information as such Person would accord to its own confidential information.

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     Each of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer acknowledges that (a) the Information may include material non-public information concerning the Borrower or a Subsidiary of any Loan Party, as the case may be, (b) it has developed compliance procedures regarding the use of material non-public information and (c) it will handle such material non-public information in accordance with applicable Law, including United States Federal and state securities Laws.
     10.08 Right of Setoff. If an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, each Lender, the L/C Issuer and each of their respective Affiliates is hereby authorized at any time and from time to time, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, to set off and apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final, in whatever currency) at any time held and other obligations (in whatever currency) at any time owing by such Lender, the L/C Issuer or any such Affiliate to or for the credit or the account of the Borrower or any other Loan Party against any and all of the obligations of the Borrower or such Loan Party now or hereafter existing under this Agreement or any other Loan Document to such Lender or the L/C Issuer, irrespective of whether or not such Lender or the L/C Issuer shall have made any demand under this Agreement or any other Loan Document and although such obligations of the Borrower or such Loan Party may be contingent or unmatured or are owed to a branch or office of such Lender or the L/C Issuer different from the branch or office holding such deposit or obligated on such indebtedness; provided, that in the event that any Defaulting Lender shall exercise any such right of setoff, (x) all amounts so set off shall be paid over immediately to the Administrative Agent for further application in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.16 and, pending such payment, shall be segregated by such Defaulting Lender from its other funds and deemed held in trust for the benefit of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, and (y) the Defaulting Lender shall provide promptly to the Administrative Agent a statement describing in reasonable detail the Obligations owing to such Defaulting Lender as to which it exercised such right of setoff. The rights of each Lender, the L/C Issuer, the Swing Line Lender and their respective Affiliates under this Section are in addition to other rights and remedies (including other rights of setoff) that such Lender, the L/C Issuer or their respective Affiliates may have. Each Lender and the L/C Issuer agrees to notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent promptly after any such setoff and application; provided that the failure to give such notice shall not affect the validity of such setoff and application.
     10.09 Interest Rate Limitation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any Loan Document, the interest paid or agreed to be paid under the Loan Documents shall not exceed the maximum rate of non-usurious interest permitted by applicable Law (the “Maximum Rate”). If the Administrative Agent or any Lender shall receive interest in an amount that exceeds the Maximum Rate, the excess interest shall be applied to the principal of the Loans or, if it exceeds such unpaid principal, refunded to the Borrower. In determining whether the interest contracted for, charged, or received by the Administrative Agent or a Lender exceeds the Maximum Rate, such Person may, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, (a) characterize any payment that is not principal as an expense, fee, or premium rather than interest, (b) exclude voluntary prepayments and the effects thereof, and (c) amortize, prorate, allocate, and spread in equal or unequal parts the total amount of interest throughout the contemplated term of the Obligations hereunder.
     10.10 Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (and by different parties hereto in different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement shall become effective when it shall have been executed by the Administrative Agent and when the Administrative Agent shall have received counterparts hereof that, when taken together, bear the signatures of each of the other parties hereto. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Agreement by telecopy or other electronic imaging means shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement.
     10.11 Survival of Representations and Warranties. All representations and warranties made hereunder and in any other Loan Document or other document delivered pursuant hereto or thereto or in connection herewith or therewith shall survive the execution and delivery hereof and thereof. Such representations and warranties have been or will be relied upon by the Administrative Agent and each Lender, regardless of any investigation made by the Administrative Agent or any Lender or on their behalf and notwithstanding that the Administrative Agent or any Lender may have had notice or knowledge of any Default at the time of any Credit

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Extension, and shall continue in full force and effect as long as any Loan or any other Obligation hereunder shall remain unpaid or unsatisfied or any Letter of Credit shall remain outstanding.
     10.12 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, (a) the legality, validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall not be affected or impaired thereby and (b) the parties shall endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provisions with valid provisions the economic effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provisions. The invalidity of a provision in a particular jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. Without limiting the foregoing provisions of this Section 10.12, if and to the extent that the enforceability of any provisions in this Agreement relating to Defaulting Lenders shall be limited by Debtor Relief Laws, as determined in good faith by the Administrative Agent or the L/C Issuer, as applicable, then such provisions shall be deemed to be in effect only to the extent not so limited.
     10.13 Replacement of Lenders. If any Lender requests compensation under Section 3.04, or if the Borrower is required to pay any additional amount to any Lender or any Governmental Authority for the account of any Lender pursuant to Section 3.01, or if any Lender is a Defaulting Lender, then the Borrower may, at its sole expense and effort, upon notice to such Lender and the Administrative Agent, require such Lender to assign and delegate, without recourse (in accordance with and subject to the restrictions contained in, and consents required by, Section 10.06), all of its interests, rights and obligations under this Agreement and the related Loan Documents to an assignee that shall assume such obligations (which assignee may be another Lender, if a Lender accepts such assignment), provided that:
     (a) the Borrower shall have paid to the Administrative Agent the assignment fee specified in Section 10.06(b);
     (b) such Lender shall have received payment of an amount equal to the outstanding principal of its Loans and L/C Advances, accrued interest thereon, accrued fees and all other amounts payable to it hereunder and under the other Loan Documents (including any amounts under Section 3.05) from the assignee (to the extent of such outstanding principal and accrued interest and fees) or the Borrower (in the case of all other amounts);
     (c) in the case of any such assignment resulting from a claim for compensation under Section 3.04 or payments required to be made pursuant to Section 3.01, such assignment will result in a reduction in such compensation or payments thereafter; and
     (d) such assignment does not conflict with applicable Laws.
     A Lender shall not be required to make any such assignment or delegation if, prior thereto, as a result of a waiver by such Lender or otherwise, the circumstances entitling the Borrower to require such assignment and delegation cease to apply.
     10.14 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Etc.
     (a) GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
     (b) SUBMISSION TO JURISDICTION. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY SUBMITS, FOR ITSELF AND ITS PROPERTY, TO THE NONEXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SITTING IN NEW YORK COUNTY AND OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK AND ANY APPELLATE COURT FROM ANY THEREOF, IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT, OR FOR RECOGNITION OR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY JUDGMENT, AND EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY AGREES THAT ALL CLAIMS IN RESPECT OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE HEARD AND DETERMINED IN SUCH NEW YORK STATE COURT OR, TO THE

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FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN SUCH FEDERAL COURT. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGREES THAT A FINAL JUDGMENT IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE AND MAY BE ENFORCED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS BY SUIT ON THE JUDGMENT OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW. NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT OR IN ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT SHALL AFFECT ANY RIGHT THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, ANY LENDER OR THE L/C ISSUER MAY OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT AGAINST THE BORROWER OR ITS PROPERTIES IN THE COURTS OF ANY JURISDICTION.
     (c) WAIVER OF VENUE. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY OBJECTION THAT IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT IN ANY COURT REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH (B) OF THIS SECTION. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE DEFENSE OF AN INCONVENIENT FORUM TO THE MAINTENANCE OF SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN ANY SUCH COURT.
     (d) SERVICE OF PROCESS. EACH PARTY HERETO IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO SERVICE OF PROCESS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR NOTICES IN SECTION 10.02. NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT WILL AFFECT THE RIGHT OF ANY PARTY HERETO TO SERVE PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
     10.15 Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY). EACH PARTY HERETO (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PERSON HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PERSON WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION.
     10.16 No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility. In connection with all aspects of each transaction contemplated hereby (including in connection with any amendment, waiver or other modification hereof or of any other Loan Document), the Borrower acknowledges and agrees and acknowledges its Affiliates’ understanding, that: (i) (A) the arranging and other services regarding this Agreement provided by the Administrative Agent and the Arrangers are arm’s-length commercial transactions between the Borrower, each other Loan Party and their respective Affiliates, on the one hand, and the Administrative Agent and the Arrangers, on the other hand, (B) the Borrower has consulted its own legal, accounting, regulatory and tax advisors to the extent it has deemed appropriate, and (C) the Borrower is capable of evaluating, and understands and accepts, the terms, risks and conditions of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the other Loan Documents; (ii) (A) each of the Administrative Agent and the Arrangers is and has been acting solely as a principal and, except as expressly agreed in writing by the relevant parties, has not been, is not, and will not be acting as an advisor, agent or fiduciary for the Borrower or any of its Affiliates, or any other Person and (B) neither the Administrative Agent nor any Arranger has any obligation to the Borrower, any other Loan Party or any of their respective Affiliates with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby except those obligations expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents; and (iii) the Administrative Agent and the Arrangers and their respective Affiliates may be engaged in a broad range of transactions that involve interests that differ from those of the Borrower, the other Loan Parties and their respective Affiliates, and neither the Administrative Agent nor any Arranger has any obligation to disclose any of such interests to the Borrower, any other Loan Party or any of their respective Affiliates. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Borrower hereby waives and releases any claims that it may have against the Administrative

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Agent and the Arrangers with respect to any breach or alleged breach of agency or fiduciary duty in connection with any aspect of any transaction contemplated hereby.
     10.17 USA PATRIOT Act Notice. Each Lender that is subject to the Act (as hereinafter defined) and the Administrative Agent (for itself and not on behalf of any Lender) hereby notifies the Borrower that pursuant to the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001)) (the “Act”), it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies the Borrower, which information includes the name and address of the Borrower and other information that will allow such Lender or the Administrative Agent, as applicable, to identify the Borrower in accordance with the Act. The Borrower shall, promptly following a request by the Administrative Agent or any Lender, provide all documentation and other information that the Administrative Agent or such Lender requests in order to comply with its ongoing obligations under applicable “know your customer” and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the Act.
     10.18 Electronic Execution of Assignments and Certain Other Documents. The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature” and words of like import in any Assignment and Assumption or in any amendment or other modification hereof (including waivers and consents) shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.
     10.19 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of the Loan Documents.
     10.20 Amendment and Restatement; Entire Agreement. The parties hereto agree that upon the effectiveness of this Agreement, the Existing Credit Agreement shall automatically be deemed amended and restated in its entirety by this Agreement and all obligations thereunder shall be terminated and superseded by the obligations hereunder except for those that specifically survive as set forth therein. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT AMONG THE PARTIES HERETO WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS AMONG THE PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.
         
  COLE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP II, LP,
a Delaware limited partnership, as Borrower
 
 
  By:   Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc.,    
  a Maryland corporation,   
  its general partner   
 
  By:   /s/ D. Kirk McAllaster, Jr.    
    Name:   D. Kirk McAllaster, Jr.   
    Title   Executive Vice President   

 


 

         
         
  BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as
Administrative Agent
 
 
  By:   /s/ Kathleen M. Carry    
    Name:   Kathleen M. Carry   
    Title:   Vice President   

 


 

         
         
  BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as a Lender, L/C Issuer and
Swing Line Lender
 
 
  By:   /s/ James P. Johnson    
    Name:   James P. Johnson   
    Title:   Senior Vice President   

 


 

         
         
  _JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.______., as a Lender
 
 
  By:   /s/ Ryan Dempsey    
    Name:   Ryan Dempsey   
    Title:   Vice President   

 


 

         
         
  U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION_____,
as a Lender
 
 
  By:   /s/ Troy Lyscio    
    Name:   Troy Lyscio   
    Title:   Vice President   

 


 

         
         
  RBS CITIZENS, N.A d/b/a Charter One_______________,
as a Lender
 
 
  By:   /s/ Dominic Blea    
    Name:   Dominic Blea   
    Title:   Assistant Vice President   

 


 

         
         
  TD Bank, N.A._________________, as a Lender
 
 
  By:   /s/ Henry Boeckmann    
    Name:   Henry Boeckmann   
    Title:   Vice President   

 


 

         
         
  COMERICA BANK,, as a Lender
 
 
  By:   /s/ Comerica Bank    
    Name:   Comerica Bank   
    Title:   Vice President   

 


 

         
         
  GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA,, as a Lender
 
 
  By:   /s/ Mark Walton    
    Name:   Mark Walton   
    Title:   Authorized Signatory   
 

 

EX-23.1 4 g26607exv23w1.htm EX-23.1 exv23w1
Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-153578 on Form S-3 of our report dated March 30, 2011, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules of Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. and subsidiaries (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph relating to the Company’s change in its method of accounting for business combinations) appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2010.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Phoenix, Arizona
March 30, 2011

 

EX-31.1 5 g26607exv31w1.htm EX-31.1 exv31w1
EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATIONS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Christopher H. Cole, certify that:
1.   I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc.;
 
2.   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4.   The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.   The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
         
  Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc.
 
 
Date: March 30, 2011 
By:   /s/ Christopher H. Cole    
  Name:   Christopher H. Cole   
  Title:   Chief Executive Officer and President
(Principal Executive Officer) 
 
 

 

EX-31.2 6 g26607exv31w2.htm EX-31.2 exv31w2
EXHIBIT 31.2
CERTIFICATIONS OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, D. Kirk McAllaster, Jr., certify that:
1.   I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc.;
 
2.   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4.   The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.   The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
         
  Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc.
 
 
Date: March 30, 2011 
By:   /s/ D. Kirk McAllaster, Jr.    
  Name:   D. Kirk McAllaster, Jr.   
  Title:   Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer (Principal Financial
Officer) 
 
 

 

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EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATIONS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
(18 U.S.C 1350)
Each of the undersigned officers of Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies, for purposes of Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to his knowledge:
(i) the accompanying Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the period ended December 31, 2010 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; as amended, and
(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.
         
  Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Christopher H. Cole    
  Name:   Christopher H. Cole    
  Title:   Chief Executive Officer and President
(Principal Executive Officer) 
 
 
     
  By:   /s/ D. Kirk McAllaster, Jr.    
  Name:   D. Kirk McAllaster, Jr.   
Date: March 30, 2011 
Title:   Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer (Principal Financial
Officer) 
 
 
     The foregoing certification is being furnished with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2010 pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. It is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and it is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general information language in such filing, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates by reference.
     A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.