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Unconsolidated Affiliates
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Unconsolidated Affiliates

NOTE 7. UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

Although the Company had majority ownership of certain joint ventures during 2023, 2022 and 2021, it evaluated the investments and concluded that the other partners or owners in these joint ventures had substantive participating rights or the ability to direct the activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of VIEs, such as approvals of:

the pro forma for the development and construction of the project and any material deviations or modifications thereto;
the site plan and any material deviations or modifications thereto;
the conceptual design of the project and the initial plans and specifications for the project and any material deviations or modifications thereto;
any acquisition/construction loans or any permanent financings/refinancings;
the annual operating budgets and any material deviations or modifications thereto;
the initial leasing plan and leasing parameters and any material deviations or modifications thereto; and
any material acquisitions or dispositions with respect to the project.

As a result of these considerations, the Company accounts for these investments using the equity method of accounting.

At December 31, 2023, the Company had investments in 26 entities, which are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The Company's ownership interest in these unconsolidated affiliates ranges from 33% to 100%. Of these entities, 17 are owned in 50/50 joint ventures.

2023 Activity - Unconsolidated Affiliates

Alamance Crossing CMBS, LLC

In February 2023, the Successor Company deconsolidated Alamance Crossing East as a result of the Company losing control when the property was placed in receivership. As of December 31, 2023, the loan secured by Alamance Crossing East had an outstanding balance of $41,122. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Successor Company recognized gain on deconsolidation of $28,151.

Atlanta Outlet Shoppes CMBS, LLC

In October 2023, the joint venture entered into a new $79,330, ten-year, non-recourse loan secured by the property. Proceeds from the new loan were used to pay off two previous loans totaling $69,531. The new loan bears a fixed interest rate of 7.85% and matures in October 2033.

CBL-TRS Med OFC Holding, LLC

In June 2023, the Successor Company and its joint venture partner in Friendly Center and The Shops at Friendly entered into a new 50/50 joint venture, CBL-TRS Med OFC Holding, LLC, for the purpose of entering into a joint venture, CBL DMC I, LLC, with a third party to develop a medical office building on a parcel of land adjacent to those centers. CBL-TRS Med OFC Holding, LLC contributed the parcel of land valued at $2,600 to CBL DMC I, LLC in exchange for a 50% interest in CBL DMC I, LLC. The Operating Partnership guarantees 100% of the loan.

CBL-TRS Joint Venture, LLC

In April 2023, the Successor Company and its joint venture partner entered into a new $148,000 loan secured by Friendly Center and The Shops at Friendly Center. Proceeds from the new loan were used to pay off two previous loans totaling $145,203. The new loan bears a fixed interest rate of 6.44% and matures in May 2028.

Louisville Outlet Shoppes, LLC

In April 2023, the $7,247 loan secured by The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass - Phase II, an unconsolidated affiliate, was paid off.

West County Mall CMBS, LLC

In March 2023, the loan secured by West County Mall was extended through December 2024, with one two-year conditional extension available upon meeting certain requirements.

Westgate Mall CMBS, LLC

In September 2023, the Successor Company deconsolidated WestGate Mall as a result of the Company losing control when the property was placed in receivership. As of December 31, 2023, the loan secured by WestGate Mall had an outstanding balance of $28,661. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Successor Company recognized gain on deconsolidation of $19,728.

2022 Activity - Unconsolidated Affiliates

Ambassador Town Center J.V., LLC

In June 2022, the joint venture entered into a new $42,492, non-recourse loan secured by Ambassador Town Center. The loan matures in June 2029 and bears a fixed interest rate of 4.35%. The previous loan was paid off in conjunction with the closing of the new loan.

Asheville Mall CBMS, LLC

In August 2022, the Successor Company transferred title to the mall to the mortgage holder in satisfaction of the non-recourse debt secured by the property, which had a balance of $62,121.

Atlanta Outlet JV, LLC

In February 2022, the joint venture entered into a forbearance agreement with the lender regarding the default triggered by the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases related to the loan secured by The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta.

BI Development, LLC and BI Development II, LLC

In August 2022, the Successor Company and another joint venture member bought out a third member's interest increasing the Successor Company's interest from 20% to a 50% membership interest in each joint venture.

Bullseye, LLC

In March 2022, the joint venture sold its income-producing property, which generated gross proceeds of $10,500. The Successor Company’s share of the net profit from the sale was $662.

EastGate Mall CMBS, LLC

In September 2022, the Successor Company transferred title to the mall to the mortgage holder in satisfaction of the non-recourse debt secured by the property, which had a balance of $29,951.

Fremaux Town Center JV, LLC

In March 2022, the joint venture entered into a forbearance agreement with the lender regarding the default triggered by the Chapter 11 Cases related to the loan secured by Fremaux Town Center.

Greenbrier Mall II, LLC

In March 2022, the Successor Company deconsolidated Greenbrier Mall as a result of the Successor Company losing control when the property was placed in receivership. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Successor Company recognized a gain on deconsolidation of $36,250. In October 2022, the Successor Company transferred title to the mall to the mortgage holder in satisfaction of the non-recourse debt secured by the property, which had a balance of $61,647.

Louisville Outlet Shoppes, LLC

In May 2022, the joint venture entered into a forbearance agreement with the lender regarding the default triggered by the Chapter 11 Cases related to the loan secured by The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass. In August 2022, the joint venture notified the lender of its election to extend the loan secured by The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass - Phase II through April 15, 2023.

Mall of South Carolina, LP and Mall of South Carolina Outparcel, LP

In March 2022, the joint ventures entered into forbearance agreements with the lenders regarding the default triggered by the Chapter 11 Cases related to the loans secured by Coastal Grand Mall and Coastal Grand Crossing.

Shoppes at Eagle Point, LLC

In April 2022, the joint venture entered into a new $40,000, ten-year, non-recourse loan secured by The Shoppes at Eagle Point. The new loan bears a fixed interest rate of 5.4%. Proceeds from the new loan were utilized to retire the previous partial recourse loan, which had been set to mature in October 2022.

Vision-CBL Mayfaire TC Hotel, LLC

In August 2022, the joint venture entered into an agreement to acquire, develop and operate a hotel adjacent to Mayfaire Town Center. In December 2022, the Successor Company recorded a $1,436 gain on sale of real estate assets related to land that it contributed to the joint venture in exchange for a 49% membership interest. The joint venture has entered into a construction loan in the amount of $18,900.

York Town Center Holding, LP

In March 2022, the joint venture entered into a $30,000 non-recourse mortgage note payable, secured by York Town Center, that provides for a three-year term and a fixed interest rate of 4.75%. The monthly debt service is interest only for the first eighteen months. Proceeds from the new loan were used to retire the previous loans.

2021 Activity - Unconsolidated Affiliates

Ambassador Infrastructure, LLC

The joint venture reached an agreement with the lender to modify the loan secured by Ambassador Infrastructure. The agreement provides an additional four-year term with a fixed interest rate of 3.0%. Additionally, the agreement provides a waiver related to the default triggered as a result of the Chapter 11 Cases, which became effective when the Company and the Operating Partnership, together with certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries (collectively, the “Debtors”) emerged from bankruptcy on November 1, 2021.

Asheville Mall CMBS, LLC and Park Plaza Mall CMBS, LLC

During the period from January 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, the Predecessor Company deconsolidated Asheville Mall and Park Plaza as a result of the Predecessor Company losing control of these properties when each was placed in receivership as part of the foreclosure process. The Predecessor Company adjusted the negative equity in each of the two entities to zero, which represents the estimated fair value of the Predecessor Company’s investments in these properties, and recognized a gain on deconsolidation of $55,131. In October 2021, the foreclosure of Park Plaza was completed. In August 2022, the foreclosure of Asheville Mall was completed.

Continental 425 Fund LLC

In December 2021, the Successor Company sold its interest in the Continental 425 Fund LLC joint venture. This joint venture owned the Springs at Port Orange, which was secured by a $44,400 loan. The Successor Company received $7,103 in proceeds after factoring in its share of the outstanding debt.

EastGate Mall CMBS, LLC

In December 2021, the Successor Company deconsolidated EastGate Mall as a result of the Successor Company losing control of the property when it was placed in receivership as part of the foreclosure process. The Successor Company evaluated the loss of control and determined that it was no longer the primary beneficiary of the wholly owned subsidiary that owns this property. As a result, the Successor Company adjusted the negative equity in the entity to zero, which represents the estimated fair value of the Successor Company’s investment in this property, and recognized a gain on deconsolidation of $19,126.

EastGate Storage, LLC, Hamilton Place Self Storage, LLC, Parkdale Self Storage, LLC and Self-Storage at Mid Rivers, LLC

In December 2021, EastGate Mall Self Storage, Hamilton Place Self Storage, Mid Rivers Mall Self Storage and Parkdale Mall Self Storage were sold, which generated $42,000 in gross proceeds. Proceeds were used to pay off the total outstanding debt secured by the properties of $25,855. The Successor Company’s share of the proceeds after paying off the outstanding debt amounted to $7,637.

Port Orange I, LLC

In March 2021, the joint venture reached an agreement with the lender to modify the loan secured by The Pavilion at Port Orange. The agreement provides an additional four-year term, with a one-year extension option, for a fully extended maturity date of February 2026. Additionally, the agreement provides forbearance related to the default triggered as a result of the Chapter 11 Cases, which became effective when the Debtors emerged from bankruptcy on November 1, 2021.

West Melbourne I, LLC

In March 2021, the joint venture reached agreements with the lender to modify the loans secured by Hammock Landing Phases I & II. Each agreement provides an additional four-year term, with a one-year extension option, for a fully extended maturity date of February 2026. Additionally, the agreements provide forbearance related to the default triggered as a result of the Chapter 11 Cases, which became effective when the Debtors emerged from bankruptcy on November 1, 2021.

Condensed Combined Financial Statements - Unconsolidated Affiliates

Condensed combined financial statement information of the unconsolidated affiliates is as follows:

 

 

December 31,
2023

 

 

December 31,
2022

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in real estate assets

 

$

2,010,269

 

 

$

1,971,348

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(886,712

)

 

 

(829,574

)

 

 

 

1,123,557

 

 

 

1,141,774

 

Developments in progress

 

 

17,261

 

 

 

10,914

 

Net investment in real estate assets

 

 

1,140,818

 

 

 

1,152,688

 

Other assets

 

 

200,289

 

 

 

170,756

 

Total assets

 

$

1,341,107

 

 

$

1,323,444

 

LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage and other indebtedness, net

 

$

1,368,031

 

 

$

1,333,152

 

Other liabilities

 

 

45,577

 

 

 

33,419

 

Total liabilities

 

 

1,413,608

 

 

 

1,366,571

 

OWNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT):

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company

 

 

12,290

 

 

 

3,123

 

Other investors

 

 

(84,791

)

 

 

(46,250

)

Total owners' deficit

 

 

(72,501

)

 

 

(43,127

)

Total liabilities and owners’ deficit

 

$

1,341,107

 

 

$

1,323,444

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Total revenues

 

$

255,283

 

 

$

260,275

 

 

$

251,933

 

Net income (1)

 

$

38,434

 

 

$

137,454

 

 

$

58,596

 

(1)
The Successor Company's and the Predecessor Company's pro rata share of net income (loss) is included in equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates for each period presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The Company's pro rata share of net income was $11,865 and $19,796 for the Successor years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Successor Company’s pro rata share of net income was $797 for the period from November 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. The Predecessor Company’s pro rata share of net loss was $10,823 for the period from January 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.

Variable Interest Entities

The Operating Partnership and certain of its subsidiaries are deemed to have the characteristics of a VIE primarily because the limited partners of these entities do not collectively possess substantive kick-out or participating rights.

Generally, a VIE is a legal entity in which the equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or the equity investors lack sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. A limited partnership is considered a VIE when the majority of the limited partners unrelated to the general partner possess neither the right to remove the general partner without cause, nor proportionate rights to participate in the decisions that most significantly affect the financial results of the partnership. The Company consolidates the Operating Partnership, which is a VIE, for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. The Company, through the Operating Partnership, consolidates all VIEs for which it is the primary beneficiary. In determining whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, the Company considers qualitative and quantitative factors, including, but not limited to: which activities most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and which party controls such activities; the amount and characteristics of the Company's investment; the obligation or likelihood for the Company or other investors to provide financial support; and the similarity with and significance to the Company's business activities and the business activities of the other investors.

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had investments in 10 consolidated VIEs with ownership interests ranging from 50% to 92%.

See Note 14 for a description of guarantees the Operating Partnership has issued related to the unconsolidated affiliates.