EX-99.2 6 a11-9104_3ex99d2.htm EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

 

One Lantern Senior Living Inc and Subsidiaries

 

Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, and Independent Auditors’ Report

 



 

ONE LANTERN SENIOR LIVING INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Page

 

 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

1

 

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009:

 

 

 

Statements of Operations

2

 

 

Balance Sheets

3–4

 

 

Statements of Equity

5

 

 

Statements of Cash Flows

6–7

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

8–24

 



 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

 

To the Board of Directors
One Lantern Senior Living Inc
Louisville, Kentucky

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of One Lantern Senior Living Inc and subsidiaries (the “Company”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lazard Senior Housing Partners LP, as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes 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 the Company as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Louisville, Kentucky

 

February 16, 2011

 



 

ONE LANTERN SENIOR LIVING INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

(In thousands)

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

Assisted and independent living revenues

 

$

165,463

 

$

154,501

 

Management fees and other revenues

 

738

 

298

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

 

166,201

 

154,799

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

Managed facility reimbursed expenses

 

61,513

 

59,324

 

Assisted and independent living operating expenses

 

38,715

 

39,652

 

General and administrative expenses

 

749

 

1,304

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

22,663

 

30,181

 

Management fees

 

9,049

 

8,314

 

Loss on disposition of assets — net

 

2,256

 

2,126

 

Development expenses

 

1,288

 

1,298

 

Community rent expense

 

169

 

147

 

Integration related expenses

 

 

590

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

 

136,402

 

142,936

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

 

29,799

 

11,863

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(47,067

)

(48,217

)

(Loss) gain on derivative instruments

 

(16,020

)

16,960

 

Interest income

 

82

 

228

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

(115

)

Equity earnings (loss) in joint ventures

 

130

 

(45

)

Other — net

 

(43

)

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 

(33,119

)

(19,321

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

 

(33,119

)

(19,321

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAIN FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

 

4,513

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS

 

(33,119

)

(14,808

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS (INCOME) ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

 

5,907

 

(329

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ONE LANTERN SENIOR LIVING INC

 

$

(27,212

)

$

(15,137

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ONE LANTERN SENIOR LIVING INC:

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

$

(27,212

)

$

(18,390

)

Gain from discontinued operations

 

 

3,253

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ONE LANTERN SENIOR LIVING INC

 

$

(27,212

)

$

(15,137

)

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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ONE LANTERN SENIOR LIVING INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

ASSETS(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

27,858

 

$

31,437

 

Restricted cash — current

 

7,085

 

5,538

 

Resident accounts receivable — net

 

1,162

 

1,364

 

Due from affiliates

 

13

 

201

 

Other current assets

 

2,859

 

3,113

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

 

38,977

 

41,653

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT — Net

 

720,175

 

714,485

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS — Net

 

4,418

 

5,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS — Net

 

4,064

 

5,273

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEASEHOLD DEPOSITS

 

 

63

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE

 

1,314

 

1,214

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESTRICTED CASH AND OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS

 

27,653

 

39,354

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

$

796,601

 

$

807,952

 

 

(Continued)

 

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ONE LANTERN SENIOR LIVING INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

1,883

 

$

2,081

 

Accrued liabilities

 

18,829

 

16,348

 

Due to affiliates

 

3,879

 

7,517

 

Capital lease obligations due within one year

 

 

8

 

Long-term debt due within one year

 

7,420

 

3,713

 

Bonds payable due within one year

 

565

 

530

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

32,576

 

30,197

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS

 

143,618

 

142,143

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT

 

362,878

 

353,906

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BONDS PAYABLE

 

147,038

 

146,750

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

 

26,554

 

19,985

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

712,664

 

692,981

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value — 100 shares authorized, issued, and outstanding

 

 

 

Paid-in-capital

 

190,514

 

188,429

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(141,365

)

(114,153

)

Equity attributable to One Lantern Senior Living Inc

 

49,149

 

74,276

 

Noncontrolling interest in majority owned entities

 

34,788

 

40,695

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total equity

 

83,937

 

114,971

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

$

796,601

 

$

807,952

 

 


(1)   The following represent assets of consolidated Variable Interest Entities (“VIE”) as of December 31, 2010 which can only be used to settle obligations of the VIE: Cash and cash equivalents — $1.2 million, Restricted cash — current — $0.7 million, Resident accounts receivable — $0.3 million, Other current assets — $0.2 million, Property and equipment — $18.2 million, Restricted cash and other noncurrent assets — $1.1 million.

 

(2)   The following represents liabilities of VIE as of December 31, 2010 for which the creditors do not have recourse to the general liability of the Company: Accounts payable — $0.4 million, Accrued liabilities — $5.6 million, Due to affiliates — $0.5 million, Long-term debt (current and noncurrent) — $9.1 million, Other long-term liabilities — $0.6 million.

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

(Concluded)

 

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ONE LANTERN SENIOR LIVING INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

 

 

Common

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock

 

 

 

Paid-In

 

Accumulated

 

Noncontrolling

 

Total

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Capital

 

Deficit

 

Interest

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE — January 1, 2009

 

100

 

$

 

$

148,079

 

$

(99,016

)

$

18,306

 

$

67,369

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity contributions

 

 

 

40,350

 

 

22,060

 

62,410

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

 

 

 

 

(15,137

)

329

 

(14,808

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE — December 31, 2009

 

100

 

 

188,429

 

(114,153

)

40,695

 

114,971

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity contributions

 

 

 

2,085

 

 

 

2,085

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

(27,212

)

(5,907

)

(33,119

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE — December 31, 2010

 

100

 

$

 

$

190,514

 

$

(141,365

)

$

34,788

 

$

83,937

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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ONE LANTERN SENIOR LIVING INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

(In thousands)

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

$

(33,119

)

$

(19,321

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

22,663

 

30,181

 

Loss (gain) on derivative instruments

 

16,020

 

(16,960

)

Noncash interest expense

 

4,789

 

4,448

 

Loss on disposition of assets — net

 

2,256

 

2,126

 

Deferred financing costs amortization

 

1,067

 

1,516

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

69

 

479

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

115

 

(Loss) Earnings from joint venture — net of distributions

 

(101

)

45

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Resident accounts receivable

 

133

 

59

 

Other current assets

 

442

 

2,058

 

Accounts payable and other

 

(2,906

)

4,149

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

11,313

 

8,895

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(27,530

)

(13,892

)

Change in restricted cash

 

(371

)

(7,408

)

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

 

18

 

9

 

Acquisitions — net of cash received

 

 

(27,217

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(27,883

)

(48,508

)

 

(Continued)

 

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ONE LANTERN SENIOR LIVING INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

(In thousands)

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of long-term debt

 

$

16,324

 

$

74,766

 

Repayment of long-term debt, bonds payable, and capital lease obligations

 

(5,328

)

(92,177

)

Equity contribution

 

2,085

 

40,350

 

Noncontrolling interest equity contribution

 

 

22,060

 

Fees related to issuance of long-term debt

 

(90

)

(2,347

)

Other

 

 

(215

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

12,991

 

42,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY CONTINUING OPERATIONS

 

(3,579

)

2,824

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(1,351

)

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

 

606

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(3,579

)

2,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — Beginning of year

 

31,437

 

29,358

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD — End of year

 

$

27,858

 

$

31,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the year for interest payments

 

$

42,738

 

$

42,183

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment included in liabilities

 

$

4,031

 

$

1,844

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncash increase (decrease) to property and equipment and capital lease obligations due to purchase option price adjustment and lease modification

 

$

469

 

$

(30,482

)

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

(Concluded)

 

 

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ONE LANTERN SENIOR LIVING INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009

 

1.                      THE COMPANY AND BACKGROUND

 

Organization — One Lantern Senior Living Inc (“OLSL INC”) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lazard Senior Housing Partners LP (“LSHP”), a real estate opportunity fund formed for the purpose of making debt and/or equity investments in senior housing assets located in the United States.

 

Background — As of December 31, 2010, the Company owned, operated, or managed 31 communities located in the Northeastern United States with a total of 3,097 units. Of the 31 communities, 16 were owned by the Company, 11 were operated by the Company pursuant to lease agreements, and two were managed by the Company on behalf of third parties. The Company also manages two communities in which it has a partial equity interest.

 

The Company owns a 72.09% interest in SG Senior Living LLC (“SGSL LLC”) as the managing member and LSHP Coinvestment Partnership I LP (“Coinvestment Partnership”) indirectly holds the remaining 27.91% membership interest. As of December 31, 2010, SGSL LLC owned and operated 12 properties.

 

Related Party Management Agreements — LSHP, Coinvestment Partnership, and Atria Senior Living Group, Inc. (“Atria”) are parties to a Master Agreement under which LSHP engaged Atria to provide certain management, operating and loan servicing activities for the investments made by LSHP. A majority of the partner capital interests in LSHP and Coinvestment Partnership also hold partnership interests in certain of the real estate opportunity funds that indirectly hold interests in Atria. Under the terms of the Master Agreement, any new facilities acquired by LSHP, which are not already encumbered by an existing third party management agreement, will be added to this arrangement. The Master Agreement has an initial term of 10 years (expiring July 2015) with automatic one year renewal periods thereafter, and establishes standardized terms for the facilities which Atria is engaged to provide services (the “Facility Management Agreements”).

 

As defined in the Facility Management Agreements, during the initial 24 months that a facility is owned, Atria receives a management fee of 5% of cash revenue. After this initial period, Atria receives a management fee of 3% to 5% of cash revenue based on the operating margins of the facilities. The Facility Management Agreements also require the Company to reimburse Atria for the payroll and related costs of on-site employees as well as certain other costs that are incurred by Atria. These reimbursements are in addition to the management fees and are shown as managed facility reimbursed expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

2.                      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation — The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the Company’s majority-owned subsidiaries and all variable interest entities where the Company is considered the primary beneficiary. Intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Investments in entities not controlled by ownership or contractual obligations are accounted for under the equity method.

 

As discussed in Note 4, the Company has presented certain operations on a discontinued basis.

 

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Variable Interest Entities — The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810 (previously SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)), addresses consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest entities (“VIE”). A VIE is subject to the consolidation provisions if it cannot support its financial activities without additional subordinated financial support from third parties or its equity investors lack any one of the following characteristics: the ability to make decisions about its activities through voting rights, the obligation to absorb losses of the entity if they occur, or the right to receive residual returns of the entity if they occur. A VIE is required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the party that (1) has the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (2) has the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. For the purposes of determining a primary beneficiary, all related party interests must be combined with the actual interests of the Company in the VIE.

 

The Company owns a 1% general partner interest in Marland Place Associates LP (“Marland Place”) that meets the definition of a VIE. Marland Place owns one assisted living facility. The Company has determined that it is the primary beneficiary of this VIE and has consolidated the VIE as part of these financial statements. The only consolidated asset that represents collateral for the VIE is the building, with a net book value of approximately $15.0 million and $15.5 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The creditors have no recourse to the general credit of the Company. Intercompany amounts and balances have been eliminated.

 

For a portion of 2009, the Company had a variable interest in five legal entities that operated five of its communities. These operators were licensed by the New York State Department of Health (“NYSDOH”) and were owned by individuals that were not associated with the Company or related entities. The operators operated these facilities under long-term leases with subsidiaries of the Company. The operators were VIEs and the Company consolidated the VIEs as it was the primary beneficiary. The operating agreements with four of these operators were terminated on August 31, 2009 and one was terminated on September 30, 2009. These VIEs were no longer consolidated as of the respective termination dates. There were no consolidated assets that represented collateral for the VIEs and the creditors had no recourse to the general credit of the Company. All intercompany amounts and balances have been eliminated.

 

Upon the termination of the operating agreements referenced above, OLSL New York Operating Company LLC (“OLSL NYOC”) became the operator of these communities. OLSL NYOC is also the operator for one additional community. OLSL NYOC is 100% owned by an individual that is a director of both the Company and Atria. These facilities are operated under long-term lease agreements with subsidiaries of the Company. OLSL NYOC is considered a VIE and the Company has consolidated the operations of these six communities as it has determined that it is the primary beneficiary. There are no consolidated assets that represent collateral for OLSL NYOC as of December 31, 2010 and the creditors have no recourse to the general credit of the Company. All intercompany amounts and balances have been eliminated.

 

Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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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Revenues — Revenues are recognized when services are rendered and consist principally of monthly resident fees and fees for other ancillary services. Payments received in advance of services being rendered are recorded as deferred revenue, which is included in accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Residence and service agreements are for a term of one year, and are cancellable with 30 to 60 day notice from either party. Revenues from management contracts are recognized in the period earned in accordance with the terms of the management agreement.

 

Substantially all revenues are derived from private pay sources. Amounts due from residents are stated at net realizable value. The allowance for doubtful accounts at December 31, 2010 and 2009 was approximately $400,000 and $690,000, respectively.

 

Advertising Costs — The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense included in assisted and independent living operating expenses and managed facility reimbursed expenses was approximately $1.9 million and $1.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

Noncontrolling Interest — The Company shows income or losses attributable to noncontrolling interests separately on the consolidated statements of operations. Income attributable to the noncontrolling interests is based on the non-wholly owned subsidiaries’ ultimate share of the economics. Losses are attributed to the noncontrolling interests even if that attribution results in a deficit noncontrolling interest balance.

 

Third-Party and Affiliate Management Agreements — At December 31, 2010, the Company had management agreements with two properties in which it has a partial equity interest and two managed communities. Under these agreements, the Company receives a base management fee ranging from 3% to 4% of cash revenue, plus additional incentive fees for three of the properties based on the operating margins of the individual facilities. These revenues are recorded as management fees on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Management fees related to one consolidated community (Marland Place) have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

The Company sub-contracts the majority of its responsibilities under these agreements to Atria under the terms of the Facility Management Agreements.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates its fair value.

 

Restricted Cash — Current — Restricted cash — current includes insurance, real estate taxes, interest, and repair escrows held by third party lenders that will be disbursed in twelve months or less. Also included are replacement reserves to be released to the Company by third party lenders in the next twelve months as reimbursement for amounts previously expended by the Company for capital items.

 

Accounting for Acquisitions and Intangibles — The Company accounts for business combinations under the purchase method. Accordingly, the aggregate purchase price of business combinations is allocated to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimated fair values. Estimates are based upon historical, financial, and market information.

 

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Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property tax abatement agreements

 

$

8,793

 

$

8,793

 

Accumulated amortization

 

(4,375

)

(2,883

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total intangibles — net

 

$

4,418

 

$

5,910

 

 

The Company is a party to certain property tax abatement agreements that allow the Company to pay reduced property taxes on certain facilities. All property tax abatement agreements are amortized from the date of acquisition until the fiscal year in which real property taxes will be assessed at 100%.

 

In 2009, the Company wrote off the balance of fully amortized in-place leases in the amount of approximately $24.3 million. Amortization expense for intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was approximately $1.5 million and $9.3 million, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for the next five years is approximately $1.4 million in 2011, $1.2 million in 2012, $0.8 million in 2013, $0.6 million in 2014 and $0.4 million in 2015.

 

Long-lived Assets — Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation expense is computed by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as follows: buildings (40 years), building improvements (5—20 years), and furniture and equipment (3—10 years). Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or useful life. Repairs and maintenance expense included in assisted and independent living operating expenses was approximately $3.8 million and $4.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

Property and equipment consists of the following at December 31, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

128,746

 

$

128,303

 

Buildings and improvements

 

626,727

 

624,087

 

Furniture and equipment

 

15,171

 

13,702

 

Construction in progress

 

30,469

 

8,833

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

801,113

 

774,925

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

(80,938

)

(60,440

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total property and equipment — net

 

$

720,175

 

$

714,485

 

 

Depreciation expense was approximately $21.1 million and $20.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

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Assets held under capital leases are included in the amounts above and consist of the following at December 31, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

16,173

 

$

15,814

 

Buildings and improvements

 

157,581

 

156,898

 

Furniture and equipment

 

4,138

 

3,780

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

177,892

 

176,492

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

(26,646

)

(21,045

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets held under capital leases — net

 

$

151,246

 

$

155,447

 

 

In January 2009, the Company purchased a community for approximately $70.0 million which was previously accounted for as a capital lease. This property and the related obligation were originally recorded at approximately $95.0 million, which represented the amount originally due under put and call options. An adjustment was made as of December 31, 2008 to reduce the capital lease obligation and property and equipment by approximately $25.0 million to reflect the reduction in purchase price.

 

In September 2009, the Company purchased two communities for approximately $53.5 million which were previously accounted for as capital leases. The properties and the related obligations were originally recorded at approximately $84.0 million, which represented the amount originally due under put and call options. An adjustment of approximately $30.5 million was made to the capital lease obligations and property and equipment to reflect the reduction in purchase price.

 

The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with the provisions in ASC Topic 360 (previously Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets). This guidance requires that intangible assets and long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company regularly reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets with respect to any events or circumstances that indicate impairment or that depreciation estimates may require adjustment. If such circumstances suggest the recorded amounts are more than the sum of the undiscounted cash flows, the carrying values of such assets are reduced to fair market value. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value of the assets less cost to sell. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company does not believe that the carrying value or the depreciation periods of its intangible assets and long-lived assets require any material adjustment.

 

ASC Topic 410 (previously SFAS No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations) addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement cost. This guidance applies to legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development and/or the normal operation of a long-lived asset, except for certain obligations of leases. The fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation must be recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The associated asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. The liability is discounted and accretion expense is recognized using the credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate in effect when the liability was initially recognized. An entity is required to recognize a liability for a legal obligation to perform asset retirement activities when the retirement is conditional on a future event and if the liability’s fair value can be

 

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reasonably estimated. This standard has not had a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company is currently evaluating potential investments in its existing properties that could result in significant future capital improvements to certain of the Company’s facilities. It is possible that the estimates used by the Company in accounting for its obligations could change in the near term depending on the timing of the projects approved in the future.

 

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, substantially all of the Company’s property and equipment is collateralized under long-term debt and lease arrangements.

 

Investments — The Company has a 23.25% investment in Broadway/Browne, LLC which holds a .01% general partner interest in Maplewood Place Associates, LP, which owns a single assisted living facility. Broadway/Browne, LLC has no other significant assets or operations and is accounted for on the equity basis of accounting. This investment is included in investment in joint venture on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

Leases — Leases that substantially transfer all of the benefits and risks of ownership of property to the Company, or otherwise meet the criteria for capitalizing a lease in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, are accounted for as capital leases. Property and equipment recorded under capital leases are depreciated on the same basis as other property and equipment of the same nature. Amortization related to capital leases is included in the consolidated statements of operations within depreciation and amortization expense. Rental payments under operating leases are expensed as incurred.

 

Deferred Financing Costs — Costs incurred in connection with obtaining financing are deferred and amortized (included in interest expense) over the life of the related long-term debt using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. Deferred financing costs are presented net of accumulated amortization of approximately $3.0 million and $1.7 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

Restricted Cash and Other Noncurrent Assets — Long-term restricted cash totaled approximately $17.4 million and $18.5 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, which includes funds held for interest reserves, operating expense reserves, debt service reserves, and repair and replacement reserve escrows that are not expected to be disbursed to the Company within twelve months. Also included are money market funds held by Charles Channel Indemnity Inc. (“CCI”), a wholly owned captive insurance company, and Mystic River Insurance Inc (“MRI”), a majority-owned captive insurance company. Other noncurrent assets at December 31, 2010 and 2009 were composed primarily of approximately $8.7 million and $11.8 million, respectively, of security and other deposits, and approximately $1.5 million and $9.0 million, respectively, related to the fair value of derivative financial instruments.

 

Income Taxes — The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recorded to adjust net deferred tax assets to the amount which management believes will more likely than not be recoverable. In making such determination, management considers available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, future taxable income, and the implementation of prudent tax planning strategies. In the event that the Company is able to utilize its

 

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deferred tax assets in excess of their recorded amount, the valuation allowance will be reduced with a corresponding reduction to income tax expense.

 

ASC Topic 740 (previously FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes) prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of uncertain tax positions that the Company has taken or expects to take on a tax return. ASC Topic 740 provides that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the income tax position. Income tax positions must meet a more likely than not recognition threshold to be recognized. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2009 and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments — The Company accounts for derivatives according to ASC Topic 815 (previously SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities), which requires an entity to recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet and to measure those instruments at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative are recorded each period in current earnings or in other comprehensive income depending on the intended use of the derivative and the Company’s designation of the instrument.

 

The Company’s derivative financial instruments include interest rate swaps and interest rate caps which are not used for trading or speculative purposes. These derivatives were not designated as having a hedging relationship with their underlying securities, and therefore the Company did not qualify for hedge accounting for book accounting purposes. The Company’s interest rate swaps and interest rate caps are recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in fair value are recorded in current earnings as separately stated in the accompanying statements of operations.

 

Fair Value Measurements — ASC Topic 820 (previously SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements) defines fair value, provides a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures required for fair value measurements. This guidance defines a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels. These levels, in order of highest to lowest priority, are described below:

 

Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 includes values determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques reflecting the Company’s own assumptions.

 

The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

 

Interest Rate Caps — The fair value is determined with the assistance of a third party using forward yield curves and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving comparable instruments.

 

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Interest Rate Swaps — The fair value is derived using hypothetical market transactions involving comparable instruments, as well as alternative financing rates derived from market based financing rates, forward yield curves, discount rates, and the Company’s own credit risk.

 

The Company adopted ASC Topic 820 (previously FASB Staff Position FAS 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157) for all nonfinancial assets and liabilities in 2009. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

The Company also adopted ASC Topic 825 (previously SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115), as of January 1, 2008, which permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. In addition, it also establishes recognition, presentation, and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. The Company has not made any fair value elections with respect to any of its eligible assets or liabilities as of December 31, 2010.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards — In January 2010, the FASB issued guidance under ASC Topic 820, Improving Disclosure about Fair Value Measurements, which requires additional disclosures to recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements. A reporting entity is required to disclose significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2, and describe the reason for those transfers. Additionally, an entity is to present separately, on a gross basis, information about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements pertaining to the activity in Level 3. The guidance also clarifies the level of disaggregation and disclosures about input and valuation techniques used to determine Level 2 and Level 3 measurements. The ASC Topic 820 update is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009 (except for the requirement to separately disclose purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the Level 3 roll forward, which becomes effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2010). The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

ASC Topic 805 (previously SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations) provides guidance for the way companies account for business combinations. This guidance requires transaction-related costs to be expensed as incurred, which were previously accounted for as a cost of acquisition. ASC Topic 805 also requires acquirers to estimate the acquisition-date fair value of any contingent consideration and to recognize any subsequent changes in the fair value of contingent consideration in earnings. In addition, restructuring costs the acquirer was not obligated to incur shall be recognized separately from the business acquisition. The Company adopted this guidance on a prospective basis as of January 1, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

ASC Topic 810 (previously SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statement — an Amendment of ARB No. 51) requires all entities to report noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries as a separate component of equity in the consolidated financial statements. A single method of accounting has been established for changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that does not result in deconsolidation. Companies will no longer recognize a gain or loss on partial disposals of a subsidiary where control is retained. In addition, in partial acquisitions, where control is obtained, the acquiring company will recognize and measure at fair value 100% of the assets and liabilities, including goodwill, as if the entire target company had been acquired. The Company has reported noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries as a separate component of equity and has adjusted net income for the comparative periods presented to include the amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests.

 

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3.                      RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The Company has various agreements with related parties. As described in Note 1, each of the Company’s properties is managed by Atria pursuant to individual Facility Management Agreements. During 2010 and 2009, the Company incurred management fee expenses of approximately $9.0 million and $8.3 million, respectively, payable to Atria under these agreements. Additionally, reimbursements to Atria for payroll and related expenses, as well as other expenses incurred by Atria on behalf of the Company, totaled approximately $61.5 million and $59.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company owed Atria approximately $3.9 million and $7.5 million, respectively, related to the management fees and reimbursable expenses. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, Atria and the communities managed by the Company owed the Company approximately $13,000 and $201,000, respectively.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, Atria charged the Company approximately $191,000 and $227,000, respectively, for residents that were relocated from two of the Company’s facilities to an Atria facility.

 

4.                      ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

Assets qualifying as “held for sale” are required to be recorded at the lower of their carrying value or fair value, less costs to sell, and must be classified separately on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. In addition, operating results or cash flows for communities either sold or held for sale are required to be classified as discontinued operations in the Company’s accompanying consolidated statements of operations or cash flows.

 

In January 2009, the Company cancelled the lease on one property and transferred ownership of the operations back to the lessor and the following amounts were segregated from continuing operations and included in discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

 

$

1,084

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating loss

 

$

 

$

(205

)

Nonoperating expenses

 

 

(531

)

Gain on disposition of assets — net

 

 

5,249

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain from discontinued operations — net of tax

 

$

 

$

4,513

 

 

5.                      LEASES

 

Capital Leases — As of December 31, 2010, the Company operated 11 communities pursuant to lease arrangements that were accounted for as capital leases. One of the leases requires the payment of additional rent based on a percentage increase of gross revenues. Leases are subject to increase based upon changes in Consumer Price Index or gross revenues, subject to certain limits, as defined in the individual lease agreements. The capital lease agreements contain bargain purchase options to purchase the leased property and the option to exercise renewal terms.

 

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Future minimum lease payments required under the capital lease agreements, including amounts that would be due under purchase options as of December 31, 2010, are as follows (in thousands):

 

Years Ending

 

 

 

December 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011

 

$

12,120

 

2012

 

21,940

 

2013

 

37,441

 

2014

 

9,530

 

2015

 

9,656

 

Thereafter

 

168,810

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

259,497

 

Less:

 

 

 

Amount representing interest

 

(115,879

)

Amounts due within one year

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital lease obligations

 

$

143,618

 

 

The Company has a lease agreement which allows the Company to purchase eight of its communities. The option price is the greater of the landlord’s investment amount of approximately $82.4 million or the sum of the landlord’s investment amount plus 34% of the difference between the fair market value at the time the option is exercised and the landlord’s investment amount. This option is exercisable at the end of the initial or renewal terms and is first exercisable in 2019.

 

In March 2010, the Company amended a lease agreement and exercised its purchase option for two of its communities. The original purchase option prices were based on the landlord’s investment amounts plus increases in the Consumer Price Index occurring after the landlord’s investment. The amendment altered the purchase option to a fixed amount of approximately $26.8 million with a closing date between 2013 and 2020. The lease also encompassed an additional community which had a purchase option equal to the fair market value minus 50% of the amount by which such fair market value exceeded $5.0 million. The amendment altered the purchase option to a fixed amount of approximately $10.2 million which is exercisable in 2012. These amendments did not result in a change to the capital lease classification.

 

For a portion of 2009, the Company operated four properties pursuant to nonrenewable five to ten year lease agreements that were accounted for as capital leases. Three of these properties were purchased during 2009 and one lease was cancelled in 2009.

 

The fair value of the Company’s capital leases has been estimated based on current rates offered for debt with the same remaining maturities and comparable collateralizing assets. Changes in assumptions or methodologies used to make estimates may have a material effect on the estimated fair value. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company estimated that the fair value of its capital lease obligations approximated $153.3 million and $151.5 million, respectively.

 

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Operating Leases — The Company owns one property that is subject to a 99 year ground lease. Future minimum lease payments required under this operating lease agreement as of December 31, 2010, are as follows (in thousands):

 

Years Ending

 

 

 

December 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011

 

$

174

 

2012

 

174

 

2013

 

174

 

2014

 

174

 

2015

 

174

 

Thereafter

 

13,770

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

14,640

 

 

As of December 31, 2010, the Company had approximately $3.8 million in outstanding letters of credit (the “L/Cs”) securing lease obligations. The lessors may draw upon the L/Cs if there are defaults under the related leases. The L/Cs expire between September and November 2011. One L/C is secured by a certificate of deposit that is included in restricted cash and other noncurrent assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  The second L/C is secured by a restricted cash depository account at the issuing bank.

 

6.                      LONG-TERM DEBT AND BONDS PAYABLE

 

A summary of long-term debt and bonds payable at December 31, 2010 and 2009, is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage notes payable, fixed rates 5.55% to 9.95% (weighted average 7.21%), payable in periodic installments through 2027

 

$

301,148

 

$

305,619

 

Mortgage notes payable, variable rates 2.97% to 7.50% (weighted average 6.28%), payable in periodic installments through 2013

 

57,944

 

41,736

 

Mezzanine notes payable, LIBOR plus 3.95% (4.22% at December 31, 2010), payable in periodic installments through 2013

 

14,915

 

14,915

 

Bonds Payable, 6.75% fixed rate through 2014, interest only, due in 2033

 

65,325

 

65,325

 

Bonds Payable, 8.25%, payable in periodic installments through 2026

 

12,610

 

12,855

 

Bonds Payable, 7.90%, payable in periodic installments through 2044

 

50,073

 

50,367

 

Bonds Payable, 6.00%, payable in periodic installments through 2045

 

20,415

 

20,415

 

Bonds Payable, 6.50%, payable in periodic installments through 2043

 

7,285

 

7,285

 

Bonds Payable, 7.00%, interest only, due in 2029

 

16,000

 

16,000

 

Other

 

1,000

 

1,077

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

546,715

 

535,594

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value adjustments resulting from original purchase

 

(28,814

)

(30,695

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less amounts due within one year

 

(7,985

)

(4,243

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

509,916

 

$

500,656

 

 

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In January 2009, the Company purchased one facility for approximately $70.0 million which was previously accounted for as a capital lease. The purchase was primarily financed through the assumption of approximately $47.0 million of existing financing and a $22.8 million capital contribution. The Company paid off the approximately $47.0 million loan in September 2009 by refinancing the existing debt with a $46.8 million loan bearing 6.23% fixed interest with a 10 year maturity. The Company recognized an approximately $11,400 loss on debt extinguishment.

 

In September 2009, the Company purchased two communities that were previously accounted for as capital leases. As part of these purchases, the Company assumed bonds payable totaling approximately $12.9 million and bearing interest at 8.25%. The bonds mature in October 2026 with principal payable annually beginning in September 2011. The Company also assumed approximately $37.7 million of mortgage notes payable bearing interest at 6.52%. The mortgage note matures in August 2017.

 

In September 2009, the Company modified two of its loan agreements. An approximately $17.5 million loan with an original maturity of August 2009 was extended until February 2013. As part of the modification, the Company made a principal payment of approximately $5.0 million on the loan. Interest is payable monthly at LIBOR plus 2.70% with principal payable at maturity. Additionally, an approximately $52.4 million mezzanine loan with an original maturity of August 2009 was extended until February 2013. As part of the modification, the Company made a principal payment of approximately $37.5 million on the loan. Interest is payable monthly at LIBOR plus 3.95% with periodic principal payments beginning in February 2011. The amendment was not considered a substantial modification in accordance with ASC Topic 470, Debt Modifications and Extinguishments.

 

The construction of five of the Company’s properties was financed through the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds. The Company has recorded obligations on the accompanying balance sheets for outstanding bond issues (the “Bonds Payable”) as it is the primary obligor and has guaranteed the payments of these bonds. Interest on Bonds Payable is payable either quarterly or semiannually.

 

Under the debt and bond agreements, the Company is subject to various restrictive covenants including certain occupancy requirements. In order for the properties to qualify as “qualified residential rental projects” in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code (for the Bonds to maintain their tax-exempt status), at least 20% of the units must be made available to persons whose adjusted family income is 50% or less of the area median gross income (adjusted for family size). As of December 31, 2010, all of the communities were in compliance with the low-income requirements.

 

Aggregate maturities of long-term debt (inclusive of extension options) and bonds payable as of December 31, 2010, are as follows (in thousands):

 

Years Ending 

 

 

 

December 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011

 

$

7,985

 

2012

 

15,711

 

2013

 

135,029

 

2014

 

5,912

 

2015

 

38,813

 

Thereafter

 

343,265

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

546,715

 

 

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The fair value of the Company’s debt has been estimated based on current rates offered for debt with the same remaining maturities and comparable collateralizing assets. Changes in assumptions or methodologies used to make estimates may have a material effect on the estimated fair value. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company estimated that the fair value of its long-term debt and bonds payable approximated $517.4 million and $487.6 million, respectively.

 

Collateral for the mezzanine notes payable includes the One Lantern Senior Living LLC membership interests of the majority of SGSL LLC’s subsidiaries which encompasses substantially all of the operations of SGSL LLC.

 

7.                      DERIVATIVES

 

The Company and Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, L.P. are parties to multiple total return interest rate swap agreements which effectively convert fixed rate Bonds Payable to variable rate obligations. Prior to September 2009, the swaps were scheduled to mature in 2011 and included interest payments based on a weighted average SIFMA Municipal Swap Index plus a 1.50% spread per annum.

 

In September 2009, the Company extended the existing total return interest rate swap agreements and entered into one additional swap agreement. The swaps are scheduled to mature in February 2013 and the interest rate was increased to SIFMA Municipal Swap Index plus a 2.50% spread per annum (2.84% at December 31, 2010). As of December 31, 2010, the notional amounts of the swap agreements total approximately $171.7 million with interest payable semi-annually.

 

In September 2009, the Company entered into two interest rate cap agreements with Goldman Sachs Mitsui Marine Derivative Products, L.P. on two of the variable rate mortgage loans. The Company paid an aggregate of $215,000 of fees under the terms of the agreements, which are in effect until February 2013. The interest rate cap agreements effectively limit the LIBOR Index rate under the loan agreements to a capped rate of 6.00% per annum. The interest rate cap agreements were assigned to Goldman Sachs Commercial Mortgage Company, L.P. as collateral under the individual loan agreements.

 

The Company entered into the total return interest rate swap agreements in order to mitigate the fair value risk associated with the underlying debt. The Company entered into the interest rate cap agreements in order to mitigate interest rate risk. Under ASC Topic 815, however, the Company did not qualify for hedge accounting. The fair values of the derivatives are recorded in other noncurrent assets and other long-term liabilities (see Note 8). Gains and losses associated with the derivatives are recorded in gain (loss) on derivative instruments.

 

The effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Amount of (Loss) Gain

 

 

 

Recognized in Income

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements

 

$

(15,825

)

$

16,960

 

Interest rate cap agreements

 

(195

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

(16,020

)

$

16,960

 

 

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8.                      FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The fair value of financial instruments as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Carrying Amount at

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

December 31, 2010

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements

 

$

1,468

 

$

 

$

1,468

 

$

 

Interest rate cap agreements

 

20

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

1,488

 

$

 

$

1,488

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements

 

$

13,301

 

$

 

$

13,301

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$

13,301

 

$

 

$

13,301

 

$

 

 

 

 

Carrying Amount at

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements

 

$

8,800

 

$

 

$

8,800

 

$

 

Interest rate cap agreements

 

215

 

 

215

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

9,015

 

$

 

$

9,015

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements

 

$

4,809

 

$

 

$

4,809

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$

4,809

 

$

 

$

4,809

 

$

 

 

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the assets related to the fair value of interest rate swap and cap agreements were recorded in other noncurrent assets at approximately $1.5 million and $9.0 million, respectively. Liabilities related to the interest rate swap agreements were recorded in other long-term liabilities at approximately $13.3 million and $4.8 million, respectively. A net (loss) gain on derivative financial instruments of approximately ($16.0) million and $17.0 million was recorded in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively (see Note 7).

 

9.                      INCOME TAXES

 

The Company’s effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was 0.0%.

 

A reconciliation of the federal statutory rate to the effective income tax rate follows:

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal statutory rate

 

(35.0

)%

(35.0

)%

State income taxes — net of federal income tax benefit

 

(5.0

)

(5.0

)

Valuation allowance

 

40.7

 

40.2

 

Other items

 

(0.7

)

(0.2

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective income tax rate

 

%

%

 

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A summary of the deferred income taxes by source included in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2010 and 2009, is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating losses

 

$

33,102

 

$

26,768

 

Accrued expenses not currently deductible

 

1,231

 

1,102

 

Capital lease obligations

 

57,447

 

56,861

 

Investment in partnerships

 

3,054

 

1,299

 

Intangible assets

 

3,950

 

4,255

 

Other

 

1,548

 

1,319

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

100,332

 

91,604

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valuation allowance

 

(54,307

)

(43,236

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

 

46,025

 

48,368

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

(44,097

)

(46,356

)

Notes receivable

 

(1,928

)

(2,012

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

(46,025

)

(48,368

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

 

$

 

 

At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $82.8 million and $68.1 million, respectively, which expire in years 2025 through 2030.

 

At December 31, 2010, the Company has a valuation allowance of $54.3 million to reduce its deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. In determining the need for and the amount of the valuation allowance, the Company considered the future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, future taxable income exclusive of reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, and the implementation of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. Although realization is not assured for the net deferred tax asset, management believes it is more likely than not that they will be utilized based on the future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences. If future taxable income is less than the amount that has been assumed in determining the deferred tax asset, then an increase in the valuation allowance will be required with a corresponding increase to income tax expense. Alternatively, if future taxable income exceeds the level that has been assumed in calculating the deferred tax asset, the valuation allowance could be reduced with the corresponding reduction to income tax expense. In 2010, the Company increased the valuation allowance by $11.1 million and recognized a corresponding expense. The increase in the valuation allowance was primarily due to a change in the estimated future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences.

 

The Company records interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had determined that no uncertain tax positions existed and thus, no interest or penalties were accrued.

 

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The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S. and various state and local jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2010, the Company’s tax years for 2006 to 2010 are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, or local income tax examinations for years before 2006.

 

10.               OTHER CURRENT ASSETS AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

 

A summary of other current assets at December 31, 2010 and 2009, is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nonresident receivables

 

$

1,106

 

$

1,107

 

Prepaid insurance

 

950

 

952

 

Prepaid property taxes

 

412

 

552

 

Food inventory

 

226

 

213

 

Other

 

165

 

289

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

2,859

 

$

3,113

 

 

A summary of accrued liabilities at December 31, 2010 and 2009, is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest

 

$

5,229

 

$

4,330

 

Deferred revenue

 

4,720

 

4,362

 

Accrued payroll and benefits

 

4,551

 

3,548

 

Construction retainers

 

1,744

 

130

 

Accrued capital expenditures

 

900

 

1,844

 

Accrued professional fees

 

405

 

465

 

Accrued insurance

 

360

 

360

 

Accrued rent

 

206

 

262

 

Other accrued expenses

 

714

 

1,047

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

18,829

 

$

16,348

 

 

11.               INSURANCE

 

MRI is majority-owned by a subsidiary of the Company. MRI is a captive insurance company domiciled in South Carolina, which insures the general and professional liability risks of SGSL LLC in excess of a $100,000 deductible that is retained by the Company. MRI insures claims up to $1.0 million per claim, above the deductible, and $3.0 million in the aggregate. Funding for MRI is based upon actuarial evaluations of claims and industry trends.

 

CCI, a captive insurance company domiciled in South Carolina, is wholly owned by the Company and is consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. CCI insures the general and professional liability risks of the Company (other than SGSL LLC, which is insured by MRI) in excess of a $100,000 deductible that is retained by the Company. CCI insures claims up to $1.0 million per claim, above the deductible, and $3.0 million in the aggregate. Funding for CCI is based upon actuarial evaluations of claims and industry trends.

 

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Even though the Company funds certain amounts to CCI and MRI to pay potential claims, the Company retains various levels of professional and general liability risks. The Company accrues estimates of the ultimate costs for both reported claims and incurred but not reported claims payable by the Company. The Company has also purchased separate umbrella coverage to cover risk exposures in excess of CCI and MRI limits.

 

Currently, claims against the Company are in various stages of adjudication and/or litigation, some of which may result in payment from CCI and MRI. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of claims incurred to date should not have a material adverse effect on the financial position, liquidity or operations of the Company.

 

12.               INTEGRATION-RELATED EXPENSES

 

The Company incurred approximately $0.6 million of expense in 2009 for integration costs associated with its acquisitions. These expenses related primarily to transitional expenses incurred for licensing services.

 

13.               CONTINGENCIES AND GUARANTEES

 

The Company is subject to claims and legal actions in the ordinary course of its business. The Company believes that any liability resulting from these matters, after taking into consideration its insurance coverages and amounts recorded in the consolidated financial statements, will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

The Company has made certain guarantees to third parties. These guarantees may survive the expiration of the term of the agreements or extend into perpetuity (unless subject to a legal statute of limitations). There are no specific limitations on the maximum potential amount of future payments to be made under these guarantees, as the triggering events are not subject to predictability. The Company believes the likelihood of any losses resulting from these guarantees is remote.

 

The Company and certain partners have guaranteed certain obligations of Maplewood Place, a non-consolidated entity. These guarantees include the payment of a monthly replacement reserve deposit in the amount of $3,474 if not paid by Maplewood Place. Additionally, the Company and certain partners have guaranteed to make payments in the event of certain tax credit recapture events. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, no payments were required under these guarantees and the fair value of these guarantees was not material.

 

14.               VENTAS TRANSACTION

 

On October 21, 2010, the Company announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to merge its real estate with Ventas, Inc., a healthcare real estate investment trust. As part of this transaction, Ventas, Inc. will acquire all of the Company’s senior living communities. Subject to certain approvals, the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2011.

 

15.               SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company’s financial statements are available for issuance as of February 16, 2011. Any subsequent events have been evaluated through this date.

 

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