Form 10-Q FRP HOLDINGS, INC. For: Mar 31

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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(Mark One)

 

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021

or

 

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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: 001-36769

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FRP HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Florida		47-2449198
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
200 W. Forsyth St., 7th Floor, Jacksonville, FL		32202
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

904-396-5733

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.10 par value		FRPH		NASDAQ

 

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  [x]    No  [_]

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

Large accelerated filer [_]		Accelerated  filer [_]
Non-accelerated filer [x]		Smaller reporting company [x]
Emerging growth company [_]

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  [_] 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  [_]    No  [x]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

	Class				Outstanding at May 11, 2021
	Common Stock, $.10 par value per share				9,396,928 shares

 

 

 

 

FRP HOLDINGS, INC.

FORM 10-Q

QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2021

 

 

 

CONTENTS

Page No.

 

Preliminary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements					3
		Part I.  Financial Information
Item 1.		Financial Statements
		Consolidated Balance Sheets			4
		Consolidated Statements of Income			5
		Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income			6
		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows			7
		Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity			8
		Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements			9
Item 2.		Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			22
Item 3.		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks			36
Item 4.		Controls and Procedures			36
		Part II.  Other Information
Item 1.		Legal Proceedings			37
Item 1A.		Risk Factors			37
Item 2.		Purchase of Equity Securities by the Issuer			38
Item 6.		Exhibits			38
Signatures					39
Exhibit 31		Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002			41
Exhibit 32		Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002			44

 

Preliminary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by us, contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words or phrases “anticipate,” “estimate,” ”believe,” “budget,” “continue,” “could,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “expect,” “objective,” “projection,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “effort,” “target” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect management’s current views with respect to financial results related to future events and are based on assumptions and expectations that may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual results, financial or otherwise, may differ, perhaps materially, from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors discussed in Item 1A of this Form 10-K and other factors that might cause differences, some of which could be material, include, but are not limited to: the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on our operations and financial results; the possibility that we may be unable to find appropriate investment opportunities; levels of construction activity in the markets served by our mining properties; demand for apartments in Washington D.C. and Richmond, Virginia; our ability to obtain zoning and entitlements necessary for property development; the impact of lending and capital market conditions on our liquidity, our ability to finance projects or repay our debt; general real estate investment and development risks; vacancies in our properties; risks associated with developing and managing properties in partnership with others; competition; our ability to renew leases or re-lease spaces as leases expire; illiquidity of real estate investments; bankruptcy or defaults of tenants; the impact of restrictions imposed by our credit facility; the level and volatility of interest rates; environmental liabilities; inflation risks; cyber security risks; as well as other risks listed from time to time in our SEC filings, including but not limited to, our annual and quarterly reports. We have no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, other than as imposed by law, as a result of future events or new information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

 

These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof based on management’s current expectations, and the Company does not undertake an obligation to update such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional information regarding these and other risk factors may be found in the Company’s other filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION, ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FRP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited) (In thousands, except share data)

		March 31				December 31
Assets:		2021				2020
Real estate investments at cost:
Land		$	121,074				91,744
Buildings and improvements			255,429				141,241
Projects under construction			8,352				4,879
Total investments in properties			384,855				237,864
Less accumulated depreciation and depletion			39,528				34,724
Net investments in properties			345,327				203,140
Real estate held for investment, at cost			9,309				9,151
Investments in joint ventures			143,900				167,071
Net real estate investments			498,536				379,362
Cash and cash equivalents			116,843				73,909
Cash held in escrow			534				196
Accounts receivable, net			1,531				923
Investments available for sale at fair value			51,171				75,609
Federal and state income taxes receivable			4,509				4,621
Unrealized rents			532				531
Deferred costs			5,866				707
Other assets			509				502
Total assets		$	680,031				536,360
Liabilities:
Secured notes payable		$	178,321				89,964
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			3,478				3,635
Other liabilities			1,886				1,886
Deferred revenue			527				542
Deferred income taxes			66,420				56,106
Deferred compensation			1,244				1,242
Tenant security deposits			520				332
Total liabilities			252,396				153,707
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Common stock, $.10 par value 25,000,000 shares authorized, 9,387,823 and 9,363,717 shares issued and outstanding, respectively			939				936
Capital in excess of par value			56,474				56,279
Retained earnings			337,910				309,764
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net			433				675
Total shareholders’ equity			395,756				367,654
Noncontrolling interest MRP			31,879				14,999
Total equity			427,635				382,653
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$	680,031				536,360

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

FRP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

		THREE MONTHS ENDED
		MARCH 31,
		2021				2020
Revenues:
Lease revenue		$	3,538				3,598
Mining lands lease revenue			2,315				2,185
Total revenues			5,853				5,783
Cost of operations:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization			1,443				1,468
Operating expenses			841				925
Property taxes			778				737
Management company indirect			570				672
Corporate expenses (Note 4 Related Party)			779				1,187
Total cost of operations			4,411				4,989
Total operating profit			1,442				794
Net investment income, including realized gains of $0 and $108			1,375				1,991
Interest expense			(925	)			(51	)
Equity in loss of joint ventures			(1,635	)			(642	)
Gain on remeasurement of investment in real estate partnership			51,139				—
Gain on sale of real estate			—				8
Income before income taxes			51,396				2,100
Provision for income taxes			10,521				601
Net income			40,875				1,499
Gain (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest			12,502				(119	)
Net income attributable to the Company		$	28,373				1,618
Earnings per common share:
Net income attributable to the Company-
Basic		$	3.04				0.17
Diluted		$	3.03				0.16
Number of shares (in thousands) used in computing:
-basic earnings per common share			9,341				9,803
-diluted earnings per common share			9,376				9,833

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

FRP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

		THREE MONTHS ENDED
		MARCH 31,
		2021				2020
Net income		$	40,875				1,499
Other comprehensive income net of tax:
Unrealized loss on investments available for sale,			(242	)			(1,126	)
net of income tax effect of ($90) and ($417)
Comprehensive income		$	40,633				373
Less comp. income attributable to noncontrolling interest			12,502				(119	)
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company		$	28,131				492

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

 

FRP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021 AND 2020

(In thousands) (Unaudited)

 

			2021				2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income			$	40,875				1,499
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by continuing operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization				1,502				1,526
Deferred income taxes				10,314				—
Equity in loss of joint ventures				1,635				642
Gain on remeasurement of invest in real estate partnership				(51,139	)			—
Gain on sale of equipment and property				—				(8	)
Stock-based compensation				202				601
Realized gain on available for sale investments				—				(108	)
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable				99				(292	)
Deferred costs and other assets				243				(183	)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities				(613	)			(855	)
Income taxes payable and receivable				112				182
Other long-term liabilities				190				979
Net cash provided by operating activities				3,420				3,983
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investments in properties				(3,387	)			(487	)
Investments in joint ventures				(1,918	)			(3,600	)
Return of capital from investments in joint ventures				16,426				1,485
Purchases of investments available for sale				—				(24,748	)
Proceeds from sales of investments available for sale				23,701				11,857
Cash at consolidation of real estate partnership				3,704				—
Proceeds from the sale of assets				—				8
Cash held in escrow				(2	)			(3	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities				38,524				(15,488	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt				92,070				—
Repayment of long-term debt				(90,000	)			—
Debt issue costs				(679	)			—
Distribution to noncontrolling interest				(170	)			(306	)
Repurchase of company stock				(264	)			(3,421	)
Exercise of employee stock options				33				—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities				990				(3,727	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents				42,934				(15,232	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year				73,909				26,607
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period			$	116,843				11,375

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

FRP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021 AND 2020

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

		Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
																	Accumulated				Total
									Capital in								Other Comp-				Share				Non-
	Common Stock								Excess of				Retained				rehensive				holders’				Controlling				Total
	Shares				Amount				Par Value				Earnings				Income, net				Equity				Interest				Equity
Balance at December 31, 2020		9,363,717			$	936			$	56,279			$	309,764			$	675			$	367,654			$	14,999			$	382,653
Stock option grant compensation										17												17								17
Restricted stock compensation										135												135								135
Shares granted to Employees		1,098								50												50								50
Restricted stock award		27,778				3				(3	)											—								—
Exercise of stock options		1,234								33												33								33
Shares purchased and cancelled		(6,004	)							(37	)			(227	)							(264	)							(264	)
Contributions from partners																										4,548				4,548
Net income														28,373								28,373				12,502				40,875
Distributions to partners																										(170	)			(170	)
Unrealized loss on investment, net																		(242	)			(242	)							(242	)
Balance at March 31, 2021		9,387,823			$	939			$	56,474			$	337,910			$	433			$	395,756			$	31,879			$	427,635

 

 

		Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
																	Accumulated				Total
									Capital in								Other Comp-				Share				Non-
	Common Stock								Excess of				Retained				Rehensive				holders’				Controlling				Total
	Shares				Amount				Par Value				Earnings				Income, net				Equity				Interest				Equity
Balance at December 31, 2019		9,817,429			$	982			$	57,705			$	315,278			$	923			$	374,888			$	16,757			$	391,645
Stock option grant compensation										24												24								24
Restricted stock compensation										47												47								47
Shares granted to Employees		11,448				1				529												530								530
Restricted stock award		20,520				2				(2	)											—								—
Shares purchased and cancelled		(82,491	)			(8	)			(485	)			(2,928	)							(3,421	)							(3,421	)
Net income														1,618								1,618				(119	)			1,499
Distributions to partners																										(306	)			(306	)
Unrealized loss on investment, net																		(1,126	)			(1,126	)							(1,126	)
Balance at March 31, 2020		9,766,906			$	977			$	57,818			$	313,968			$	(203	)		$	372,560			$	16,332			$	388,892

 

 

 

 

FRP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

(1) Description of Business and Basis of Presentation.

 

FRP Holdings, Inc. is a holding company engaged in various real estate businesses, namely (i) mining royalty land ownership and leasing, (ii) land acquisition, entitlement and development primarily for future warehouse/office or residential building construction, (iii) ownership, leasing, and management of residential apartment buildings, and (iv) warehouse/office building ownership, leasing and management.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of FRP Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “FRP”) inclusive of our operating real estate subsidiaries, FRP Development Corp. (“Development”) and Florida Rock Properties, Inc. (”Properties”), RiverFront Investment Partners I, LLC, and commencing March 31, 2021 also RiverFront Investment Partners II, LLC (See Note 12). Our investment in the Brooksville joint venture, BC FRP Realty joint venture, RiverFront Investment Partners II, LLC prior to March 31, 2021, Bryant Street Partnerships, 1800 Half Street and Greenville/Woodfield are accounted for under the equity method of accounting (See Note 11). Our ownership of RiverFront Investment Partners I, LLC and RiverFront Investment Partners II, LLC includes a non-controlling interest representing the ownership of our partner. The Company uses the cost method to account for its investment in DST Hickory Creek because it does not have significant influence over operating and financial policies.

 

These statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (primarily consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021. The accompanying consolidated financial statements and the information included under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

 

(2) Recently Issued Accounting Standards.

 

None.

 

 

(3) Business Segments.

 

The Company is reporting its financial performance based on four reportable segments, Asset Management, Mining Royalty Lands, Development and Stabilized Joint Venture, as described below.

 

The Asset Management segment owns, leases and manages commercial properties. The flex/office warehouses in the Asset Management Segment were sold and reclassified to discontinued operations leaving only two commercial properties and one recent industrial acquisition, Cranberry Run, which we purchased in 2019. In July 2020 we sold our property located at 1801 62^nd Street, our most recent spec building in Hollander Business Park, which had joined Asset Management April 1, 2019.

 

Our Mining Royalty Lands segment owns several properties comprising approximately 15,000 acres currently under lease for mining rents or royalties (this does not include the 4,280 acres owned in our Brooksville joint venture with Vulcan Materials).  Other than one location in Virginia, all of these properties are located in Florida and Georgia.

 

Through our Development segment, we own and are continuously assessing for their highest and best use for several parcels of land that are in various stages of development.  Our overall strategy in this segment is to convert all of our non-income producing lands into income production through (i) an orderly process of constructing new buildings for us to own and operate or (ii) a sale to, or joint venture with, third parties. Additionally, our Development segment will form joint ventures on new developments of land not previously owned by the Company.

 

The Stabilized Joint Venture segment includes joint ventures which own, lease and manage buildings that have met our initial lease up criteria. Two of our two joint ventures in the segment, Riverfront Investment Partners I, LLC (“Dock 79”) and RiverFront Investment Partners II, LLC (“The Maren”) are consolidated. The Maren was consolidated effective March 31, 2021 and prior periods are still reflected under the equity method. The ownership of Dock 79 and The Maren (commencing March 31, 2021) attributable to our partner MidAtlantic Realty Partners, LLC (MRP) is reflected on our consolidated balance sheet as a noncontrolling interest. Such noncontrolling interests are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets within equity but separately from shareholders' equity. On the Consolidated Statements of Income, all of the revenues and expenses from Dock 79 are reported in net income, including both the amounts attributable to the Company and the noncontrolling interest. The Maren is reflected in Equity in loss of joint ventures on the Consolidated Statements of Income but will be reflected like Dock 79 for periods commencing April 1, 2021. The amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest is clearly identified on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

Operating results and certain other financial data for the Company’s business segments are as follows (in thousands):

 

		Three Months ended
		March 31,
		2021				2020
Revenues:
Asset management		$	712				652
Mining royalty lands			2,315				2,185
Development			317				293
Stabilized Joint Venture			2,509				2,653
			5,853				5,783
Operating profit (loss):
Before corporate expenses:
Asset management		$	231				177
Mining royalty lands			2,094				2,001
Development			(386	)			(774	)
Stabilized Joint Venture			282				577
Operating profit before corporate expenses			2,221				1,981
Corporate expenses:
Allocated to asset management			(214	)			(308	)
Allocated to mining royalty lands			(81	)			(97	)
Allocated to development			(419	)			(712	)
Allocated to Stabilized Joint Venture			(65	)			(70	)
Total corporate expenses			(779	)			(1,187	)
		$	1,442				794
Interest expense		$	925				51

 

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization:
Asset management		$	137				192
Mining royalty lands			65				38
Development			53				54

 

Capital expenditures:
Asset management		$	79				213
Mining royalty lands			—				—
Development			3,299				297
Stabilized Joint Venture			9				(23	)
		$	3,387				487

 

 

		March 31,				December 31,
Identifiable net assets		2021				2020
Asset management	$	11,013				11,172
Mining royalty lands		37,335				37,387
Development		176,239				196,212
Stabilized Joint Venture		274,774				130,472
Investments available for sale at fair value		51,171				75,609
Cash items		117,377				74,105
Unallocated corporate assets		12,122				11,403
	$	680,031				536,360

 

 

(4) Related Party Transactions.

 

The Company is a party to a Transition Services Agreement which resulted from our January 30, 2015 spin-off of Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc. (Patriot). The Transition Services Agreement sets forth the terms on which Patriot will provide to FRP certain services that were shared prior to the Spin-off, including the services of certain shared executive officers. The boards of the respective companies amended and extended this agreement for one year effective April 1, 2021.

 

The consolidated statements of income reflect charges and/or allocation from Patriot for these services of $256,000 and $290,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. These charges are reflected as part of corporate expenses.

 

To determine these allocations between FRP and Patriot as set forth in the Transition Services Agreement, we employ an allocation method to allocate said expenses and thus we believe that the allocations to FRP are a reasonable approximation of the costs related to FRP’s operations, but any such related-party transactions cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s-length basis.

 

(5) Long-Term Debt.

 

Long-term debt is summarized as follows (in thousands):

		March 31,				December 31,
		2021				2020
Riverfront permanent loan		$	178,321				89,964
Less portion due within one year			—				—
		$	178,321				89,964

 

 

On February 6, 2019, the Company entered into a First Amendment to the 2015 Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”), effective February 6, 2019. The Credit Agreement modifies the Company’s prior Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo dated January 30, 2015. The Credit Agreement establishes a five-year revolving credit facility with a maximum facility amount of $20 million. The interest rate under the Credit Agreement will be a maximum of 1.50% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR, which may be reduced quarterly to 1.25% or 1.0% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR if the Company meets a specified ratio of consolidated debt to consolidated total capital, as defined which excludes FRP Riverfront. A commitment fee of 0.25% per annum is payable quarterly on the unused portion of the commitment but the amount may be reduced to 0.20% or 0.15% if the Company meets a specified ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated total capital. The Credit Agreement contains certain conditions, affirmative financial covenants and negative covenants. As of March 31, 2021, there was no debt outstanding on this revolver, $448,000 outstanding under letters of credit and $19,552,000 available for borrowing. The letters of credit were issued to guarantee certain obligations to state agencies related to real estate development. Most of the letters of credit are irrevocable for a period of one year and typically are automatically extended for additional one-year periods. The letter of credit fee is 1% and applicable interest rate would have been 1.1085% on March 31, 2021. The credit agreement contains certain conditions and financial covenants, including a minimum tangible net worth and dividend restriction. As of March 31, 2021, these covenants would have limited our ability to pay dividends to a maximum of $228 million combined. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of March 31, 2021.

 

On November 17, 2017, Dock 79 borrowed a principal sum of $90,000,000 pursuant to a Loan Agreement and Deed of Trust Note entered into with EagleBank. The loan was secured by the Dock 79 real property and improvements, bore a fixed interest rate of 4.125% per annum and had a term of 120 months. The loan was paid in full on March 19, 2021. A prepayment penalty of $900,000 was recorded into interest expense in the quarter ending March 31, 2021.

 

Effective March 31, 2021 the Company consolidated the assets (at current fair value), liabilities and operating results of our Riverfront Investment Partners II, LLC partnership (“The Maren”) which was previously accounted for under the equity method. As such the full amount of our mortgage loan was recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

 

On March 19, 2021, the Company refinanced Dock 79 and The Maren projects pursuant to separate Loan Agreements and Deed of Trust Notes entered into with Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, LLC. Dock 79 and The Maren borrowed principal sum of $92,070,000 and $88,000,000 respectively, in connection with the refinancing. The loans are separately secured by the Dock 79 and The Maren real property and improvements, bear a fixed interest rate of 3.03% per annum, and require monthly payments of interest only with the principal in full due April 1, 2033. Either loan may be prepaid subsequent to April 1, 2024 subject to yield maintenance premiums. Either loan may be transferred to a qualified buyer as part of a one-time sale subject to a 60% loan to value, minimum of 7.5% debt yield and a 0.75% transfer fee.

 

Debt cost amortization of $38,000 and $34,000 was recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2021, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020 the Company capitalized interest costs of $928,000 and $935,000, respectively.

 

 

(6) Earnings per Share.

 

The following details the computations of the basic and diluted earnings per common share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months ended
	March 31,
	2021				2020
Weighted average common shares outstanding
during the period – shares used for basic
earnings per common share		9,341				9,803
Common shares issuable under share based
payment plans which are potentially dilutive		35				30
Common shares used for diluted
earnings per common share		9,376				9,833

 

 

Net income attributable to the Company	$	28,373				1,618
Earnings per common share:
-basic	$	3.04				0.17
-diluted	$	3.03				0.16

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, 19,950 shares attributable to outstanding stock options were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, 29,925 shares attributable to outstanding stock options were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

 

During the first three months of 2021 the Company repurchased 6,004 shares at an average cost of $43.95. During the first three months of 2020 the Company repurchased 82,491 shares at an average cost of $41.47.

 

 

(7) Stock-Based Compensation Plans.

 

The Company has two Stock Option Plans (the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan and the 2016 Equity Incentive Option Plan) under which options for shares of common stock were granted to directors, officers and key employees. The 2016 plan permits the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, or stock awards. The options awarded under the plans have similar characteristics. All stock options are non-qualified and expire ten years from the date of grant. Stock based compensation awarded to directors, officers and employees are exercisable immediately or become exercisable in cumulative installments of 20% or 25% at the end of each year following the date of grant. When stock options are exercised the Company issues new shares after receipt of exercise proceeds and taxes due, if any, from the grantee.

 

The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes valuation model for estimating fair value of stock compensation for options awarded to officers and employees. Each grant is evaluated based upon assumptions at the time of grant. The assumptions were no dividend yield, expected volatility between 29% and 41%, risk-free interest rate of 1.0% to 2.9% and expected life of 3.0 to 7.0 years.

 

The dividend yield of zero is based on the fact that the Company does not pay cash dividends and has no present intention to pay cash dividends. Expected volatility is estimated based on the Company’s historical experience over a period equivalent to the expected life in years. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturity interest rate at the date of grant with a term consistent with the expected life of the options granted. The expected life calculation is based on the observed and expected time to exercise options by the employees.

 

In January 2021, 8,896 shares of restricted stock were granted to employees that will vest over the next four years. In January 2021, 18,882 shares of restricted stock were granted to employees as part of a long-term incentive plan that will vest over the next five years. In March 2020, 20,520 shares of restricted stock were granted to employees as part of a long-term incentive plan that will vest over the next five years. The number of common shares available for future issuance was 405,751 at March 31, 2021. In March 2021 and March 2020, 1,098 and 11,448 shares of stock, respectively, were granted to employees rather than stock options as in prior years.

 

The Company recorded the following stock compensation expense in its consolidated statements of income (in thousands):

 

 

 

		Three Months ended
		March 31,
		2021				2020
Stock option grants		$	17				24
Restricted stock awards			135				47
Employee stock grant			50				530
Annual director stock award			—				—
		$	202				601

 

A summary of changes in outstanding options is presented below (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

 

						Weighted				Weighted		Weighted
		Number				Average				Average		Average
		Of				Exercise				Remaining		Grant Date
Options		Shares				Price				Term (yrs)		Fair Value(000's)
Outstanding at December 31, 2020			120,089			$	35.33			5.3		$	1,531
Exercised			(1,234	)		$	26.97					$	(15	)
Outstanding at March 31, 2021			118,855			$	35.42			5.0		$	1,516
Exercisable at March 31, 2021			106,507			$	34.20			4.7		$	1,312
Vested during three months ended
March 31, 2021			—									$	—

 

The aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable in-the-money options was $1,600,000 and the aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding in-the-money options was $1,641,000 based on the market closing price of $49.22 on March 31, 2021 less exercise prices.

 

The unrecognized compensation cost of options granted to FRP employees but not yet vested as of March 31, 2021 was $180,000, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.6 years.

 

Gains of $26,000 were realized by option holders during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

 

A summary of changes in restricted stock awards is presented below (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

						Weighted				Weighted		Weighted
		Number				Average				Average		Average
		Of				Exercise				Remaining		Grant Date
Restricted stock		Shares				Price				Term (yrs)		Fair Value(000's)
Non-vested at December 31, 2020			20,520			$	46.30			3.4		$	950
Time-based awards granted			8,896				45.55						405
Performance-based awards granted			18,882				45.55						860
Non-vested at March 31, 2021			48,298			$	45.87			3.8		$	2,215

 

Total compensation cost of restricted stock granted but not yet vested as of March 31, 2021 was $1,831,000 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 4.0 years.

 

 

(8) Contingent Liabilities.

 

The Company may be involved in litigation on a number of matters and is subject to certain claims which arise in the normal course of business. The Company has retained certain self-insurance risks with respect to losses for third party liability and property damage. In the opinion of management, none of these matters are expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

The Company is subject to numerous environmental laws and regulations. The Company believes that the ultimate disposition of currently known environmental matters will not have a material effect on its financial position, liquidity, or operations. The Company can give no assurance that previous environmental studies with respect to its properties have revealed all potential environmental contaminants; that any previous owner, occupant or tenant did not create any material environmental condition not known to the Company; that the current environmental condition of the properties will not be affected by tenants and occupants, by the condition of nearby properties, or by unrelated third parties; and that changes in applicable environmental laws and regulations or their interpretation will not result in additional environmental liability to the Company.

 

As of March 31, 2021 there were $448,000 outstanding under letters of credit. The letters of credit were issued to guarantee certain obligations to state agencies related to real estate development.

 

(9) Concentrations. 

 

The mining royalty lands segment has a total of five tenants currently leasing mining locations and one lessee that accounted for 30.6% of the Company’s consolidated revenues during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and $270,000 of accounts receivable at March 31, 2021.  The termination of these lessees’ underlying leases could have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with Wells Fargo Bank and First Horizon Bank.  At times, such amounts may exceed FDIC limits.

 

 

(10) Fair Value Measurements.

 

Fair value is defined 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. The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. Level 1 means the use of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 means the use of values that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. Level 3 means the use of inputs are those that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

 

At March 31, 2021 the Company was invested in 20 corporate bonds with individual maturities ranging from 2021 through 2022. The unrealized gain on these bonds of $345,000 was recorded as part of comprehensive income and was based on the estimated market value by National Financial Services, LLC (“NFS”) obtained from sources that may include pricing vendors, broker/dealers who clear through NFS and/or other sources (Level 2). The amortized cost of the investments was $51,171,000 and the carrying amount and fair value of such bonds were $51,171,000 as of March 31, 2021.

 

At March 31, 2021 and 2020, the carrying amount reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents and revolving credit approximate their fair value based upon the short-term nature of these items.

 

The fair values of the Company’s other mortgage notes payable were estimated based on current rates available to the Company for debt of the same remaining maturities. At March 31, 2021, the carrying amount and fair value of such other long-term debt was $178,321,000 and $169,355,000, respectively. At March 31, 2020, the carrying amount and fair value of such other long-term debt was $88,959,000 and $95,486,000, respectively.

 

 

(11) Investments in Joint Ventures.

 

Brooksville. In 2006, the Company entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with Vulcan Materials Company to jointly own and develop approximately 4,300 acres of land near Brooksville, Florida. Under the terms of the joint venture, FRP contributed its fee interest in approximately 3,443 acres formerly leased to Vulcan under a long-term mining lease which had a net book value of $2,548,000. Vulcan is entitled to mine a portion of the property until 2032 and pay royalties to the Company. FRP also contributed $3,018,000 for one-half of the acquisition costs of a 288-acre contiguous parcel. Vulcan contributed 553 acres that it owned as well as its leasehold interest in the 3,443 acres that it leased from FRP and $3,018,000 for one-half of the acquisition costs of the 288-acre contiguous parcel. The joint venture is jointly controlled by Vulcan and FRP. Distributions will be made on a 50-50 basis except for royalties and depletion specifically allocated to the Company. Other income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 includes a loss of $11,000 representing the Company’s portion of the loss of this joint venture.

 

BC FRP Realty (Windlass Run). In 2016, the Company entered into an agreement with a Baltimore development company (St. John Properties, Inc.) to jointly develop the remaining lands of our Windlass Run Business Park. The 50/50 partnership initially calls for FRP to combine its 25 acres (valued at $7,500,000) with St. John Properties’ adjacent 10 acres fronting on a major state highway (valued at $3,239,536) which resulted in an initial cash distribution of $2,130,232 to FRP in May 2016. Thereafter, the venture will jointly develop the combined properties into a multi-building business park to consist of approximately 329,000 square feet of single-story office space. On September 28, 2017 BC FRP Realty, LLC obtained $17,250,000 of construction financing commitments for four buildings through September 15, 2022 from BB&T at 2.5% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR. The balance outstanding on these loans at March 31, 2021 was $11,969,000.

 

Bryant Street Partnerships. On December 24, 2018 the Company and MRP formed four partnerships to purchase and develop approximately five acres of land at 500 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, D.C. This property is the first phase of the Bryant Street Master Plan. The property is located in an Opportunity Zone, which provides tax benefits in the new communities development program as established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The Company contributed cash of $32 million in exchange for a 61.36% common equity in the partnership. The Company also contributed cash of $23 million as preferred equity financing at 8.0% interest rate. The Company records interest income for this loan and a loss in equity in ventures for our 61.36% equity in the partnership. On March 13, 2019 the partnerships closed on a construction loan with a group of lenders for up to $132 million at an interest rate of 2.25% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR. The loan matures March 13, 2023 with up to two extensions of one year each upon certain conditions including, for the first, a debt service coverage of at least 1.10 and a loan-to-value that does not exceed 65% and for the second, a debt service coverage of 1.25 and a maximum loan-to-value of 65%. Borrower may prepay a portion of the unpaid principal to satisfy such tests. The loan balance at March 31, 2021 was $95,967,000. The Company and MRP guaranteed $26 million of the loan in exchange for a 1% lower interest rate. The Company and MRP have a side agreement limiting the Company’s guarantee to its proportionate ownership. The value of the guarantee was calculated at $1.9 million based on the present value of the 1% interest savings over the anticipated 48 month term. This amount is included as part of the Company’s investment basis and is amortized to expense over the 48 months. The Company’s equity interest in the joint venture is accounted for under the equity method of accounting as all the major decisions are shared equally.

 

Hyde Park. On January 27, 2018 the Company entered into a loan agreement with a Baltimore developer to be the principal capital source of a residential development venture in Essexshire now known as “Hyde Park.” We have committed up to $3.5 million in exchange for an interest rate of 10% and a preferred return of 20% after which the Company is also entitled to a portion of proceeds from sale. Entitlements for the development of the property are complete, a homebuilder is under contract to purchase all of the 126 recorded building lots. The first phase of settlement occurred in May 2020, resulting in a $2.67 million principal and interest payment, with subsequent payments of $1.13 million in principal and interest payments in the third quarter of 2020.

 

DST Hickory Creek. In July 2019, the Company invested $6 million in 1031 proceeds from two sales in 2019 into a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) known as CS1031 Hickory Creek Apartments, DST.  The Company is 26.65% beneficial owner and receives monthly distributions. The DST owns a 294-unit garden-style apartment community consisting of 19 three-story apartment buildings containing 273,940 rentable square feet on approximately 20.4 acres of land.  The property was constructed in 1984 and substantially renovated in 2016.  The DST purchased the property in April, 2019 for $45,600,000 with ten-year financing obtained for $29,672,000 at 3.74% with a 30-year amortization period, interest only for five years. The Company’s equity interest in the trust is accounted for under the cost method because we don’t have significant influence over the operating and financial policies. Monthly distributions are recorded as equity in gain or loss of joint ventures. Distributions of $84,000 were received in 2021.

 

Amber Ridge. On June 26, 2019 the Company entered into a loan agreement with a Baltimore developer to be the

principal capital source of a residential development venture in Prince Georges County, Maryland known as “Amber Ridge.” We have committed up to $18.5 million in exchange for an interest rate of 10% and a preferred return of 20% after which the Company is also entitled to a portion of proceeds from sale. This project will hold 187 single-family town homes. We are currently pursuing entitlements and have two homebuilders under contract to purchase all of the 187 units upon completion of development infrastructure.

 

1800 Half Street. On December 20, 2019 the Company and MRP formed a joint venture to acquire and develop a mixed-use project located at 1800 Half Street, Washington, D.C. This property is located in the Buzzard Point area of Washington, DC, less than half a mile downriver from Dock 79 and the Maren. It lies directly between our two acres on the Anacostia currently under lease to Vulcan and Audi Field, the home stadium of the DC United. The project is located in an Opportunity Zone, which provides tax benefits in the new communities’ development program as established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The Company contributed cash of $37.3 million. MRP will contribute the remainder of its equity in 2020. The land was acquired in two pieces over the first half of 2020. On June 26, 2020 the partnership closed on a construction loan with Truist Bank for up to $74 million at an interest rate of 2.25% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR. The loan matures June 26, 2024 with one extension of two years requiring a .25% fee, paying principal monthly under a 30-year amortization schedule, and meeting a 9.9% debt yield after the first year. The ten-story structure will have 344 apartments and 11,246 square feet of ground floor retail. The Company’s equity interest in the joint venture is accounted for under the equity method of accounting because all major decisions are shared equally.

 

Greenville/Woodfield Partnerships. On December 23, 2019 the Company and Woodfield Development formed a joint venture to develop a mixed-use project in Greenville SC known as .408 Jackson located across the street from Greenville’s minor league baseball stadium. The project will hold 227 multifamily units and 4,700 square feet of retail space. It is located in an Opportunity Zone, which provides tax benefits in the new communities’ development program as established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. On April 28, 2020 the partnership closed on a construction loan with First National Bank of Pennsylvania for up to $36 million at an interest rate of 2.00% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR.  The loan matures on April 28, 2025 and the payment terms are interest only through April 28, 2024 and fixed principal payments of $17,765 plus interest through April 28, 2025 when all unpaid principal is due. There is an option of one extension of two years requiring a .1% fee, maintaining a 1.20-to-1 Debt Service Coverage Ratio, the loan is free from outstanding default events and the appraisal value is 60% of the loan amount. If extension is accepted principal payments of $17,765 plus interest will continue until maturity when all unpaid principal is due. The loan balance at March 31, 2021 was $1,857,000. The Company contributed cash of $9.7 million in exchange for a 40% common equity in the joint venture. The Company’s equity interest in the joint venture is accounted for under the equity method of accounting through the construction and lease up period. Woodfield personally guaranteed the loan and will be managing the projects day to day operations. Major decisions for the entity must be made unanimously between both members.

 

On December 23, 2019 the Company and Woodfield formed a joint venture to develop a 200-unit multifamily apartment project located at 1430 Hampton Avenue, Greenville, SC. The project is located in an Opportunity Zone, which provides tax benefits in the new communities’ development program as established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The Company contributed $6.2 million in exchange for a 40% common equity in the joint venture. On February 14, 2020, Woodfield Riverside OZB, LLC closed on a construction loan with Truist Bank for up to $22.8 million at an interest rate of 2.25% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR. When the Certificate of Occupancy is received, the interest rate reduces to 2.05% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR.  The loan matures February 10, 2024 with two one-year extension options after initial 48 month term amortizing payments over 30 years, and meeting Debt Service Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.25-to-1.0. The loan balance at March 31, 2021 was $8,307,000. The Company’s equity interest in the joint venture is accounted for under the equity method of accounting through the construction and lease up period. Woodfield personally guaranteed the loan and will be managing the projects day to day operations. Major decisions for the entity must be made unanimously between both members.

 

Investments in Joint Ventures (in thousands):

 

														The
														Company's
														Share of  Profit
		Common			Total			Total Assets of			Profit (Loss)			(Loss) of  the
		Ownership			Investment			The Partnership			Of the Partnership			Partnership (1)
As of March 31, 2021
Brooksville Quarry, LLC		50.00	%	$	7,487			14,315			(22	)		(11	)
BC FRP Realty, LLC		50.00	%		5,387			22,715			(52	)		(26	)
RiverFront Holdings II, LLC (1)					—			—			(760	)		(639	)
Bryant Street Partnerships		61.36	%		59,907			187,509			(1,137	)		(1,061	)
Hyde Park					591			591			—			—
DST Hickory Creek		26.65	%		6,000			47,469			(99	)		84
Amber Ridge Loan					10,197			10,197			—			—
1800 Half St. Owner, LLC		61.37	%		38,027			59,005			16			18
Greenville/Woodfield Partnerships		40.00	%		16,304			57,092			—			—
Total				$	143,900			398,893			(2,054	)		(1,635	)
														The
														Company's
														Share of  Profit
		Common			Total			Total Assets of			Profit (Loss)			(Loss) of  the
		Ownership			Investment			The Partnership			Of the Partnership			Partnership (1)
As of December 31, 2020
Brooksville Quarry, LLC		50.00	%	$	7,499			14,347			(78	)		(39	)
BC FRP Realty, LLC		50.00	%		5,184			22,747			(411	)		(207	)
RiverFront Holdings II, LLC		80.00	%		23,533			108,538			(4,573	)		(3,907	)
Bryant Street Partnerships		61.36	%		60,159			173,814			(836	)		(2,130	)
Hyde Park					591			591			—			—
DST Hickory Creek		26.65	%		6,000			47,761			(367	)		339
Amber Ridge Loan					10,026			10,026			—			—
1800 Half St. Owner, LLC		61.37	%		37,875			54,275			158			164
Greenville/Woodfield Partnerships		40.00	%		16,204			46,457			182			90
Total				$	167,071			478,556			(5,925	)		(5,690	)

 

(1): RiverFront Holdings II, LLC was consolidated on March 31, 2021. RiverFront Holdings II, LLC includes $286,000 in 2020 for the Company’s share of preferred interest. Bryant Street Partnerships includes $234,000 in 2021 and $1,146,000 in 2020 for the Company’s share of preferred interest and $118,000 in 2021 and $471,000 in 2020 for amortization of guarantee liability related to the Bryant Street loan.

 

The Company’s Investments in Joint Ventures as of March 31, 2021 are summarized in the following two tables (in thousands):

	As of March 31, 2021																				Total
	RiverFront				Bryant Street				DST Hickory				1800 Half St.				Greenville/				Apartment/
	Holdings II, LLC				Partnership				Creek				Partnership				Woodfield				Mixed Use
Investments in real estate, net	$	0				186,148				44,972				46,099				56,946			$	334,165
Cash and cash equivalents		0				1,092				1,251				10,096				146				12,585
Unrealized rents & receivables		0				203				858				0				0				1,061
Deferred costs		0				66				388				2,810				0				3,264
Total Assets	$	0				187,509				47,469				59,005				57,092			$	351,075

 

 

Secured notes payable	$	0				93,798				29,303				0				9,789			$	132,890
Other liabilities		0				16,180				219				4,206				7,396				28,001
Capital - FRP		0				58,139				4,783				37,482				15,963				116,367
Capital – Third Parties		0				19,392				13,164				17,317				23,944				73,817
Total Liabilities and Capital	$	0				187,509				47,469				59,005				57,092			$	351,075

 

	As of March 31, 2021
	Brooksville				BC FRP								Amber Ridge				Apartment/				Grand
	Quarry, LLC				Realty, LLC				Hyde Park				Loan				Mixed Use				Total
Investments in real estate, net.	$	14,285				21,943				591				10,197				334,165			$	381,181
Cash and cash equivalents		27				213				0				0				12,585				12,825
Unrealized rents & receivables		0				272				0				0				1,061				1,333
Deferred costs		3				287				0				0				3,264				3,554
Total Assets	$	14,315				22,715				591				10,197				351,075			$	398,893
Secured notes payable	$	0				11,943				0				0				132,890			$	144,833
Other liabilities		20				112				0				0				28,001				28,133
Capital - FRP		7,487				5,330				591				10,197				116,367				139,972
Capital - Third Parties		6,808				5,330				0				0				73,817				85,955
Total Liabilities and Capital	$	14,315				22,715				591				10,197				351,075			$	398,893

The Company’s capital recorded by the unconsolidated Joint Ventures is $3,927,000 less than the Investment in Joint Ventures reported in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet due primarily to capitalized interest.

 

 

The Company’s Investments in Joint Ventures as of December 31, 2020 are summarized in the following two tables (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2020																				Total
	RiverFront				Bryant Street				DST Hickory				1800 Half St.				Greenville/				Apartment/
	Holdings II, LLC				Partnership				Creek				Partnership				Woodfield				Mixed Use
Investments in real estate, net	$	105,737				173,560				45,379				37,452				42,668			$	404,796
Cash and cash equivalents		2,626				111				1,202				14,011				3,554				21,504
Unrealized rents & receivables		13				58				775				2				0				848
Deferred costs		162				85				405				2,810				235				3,697
Total Assets	$	108,538				173,814				47,761				54,275				46,457			$	430,845
Secured notes payable	$	64,982				72,471				29,291				0				1,776			$	168,520
Other liabilities		4,189				22,952				107				1,953				4,774				33,975
Capital - FRP		34,667				58,559				4,894				37,466				15,963				151,549
Capital - Third Parties		4,700				19,832				13,469				14,856				23,944				76,801
Total Liabilities and Capital	$	108,538				173,814				47,761				54,275				46,457			$	430,845

 

	As of December 31, 2020
	Brooksville				BC FRP								Amber Ridge				Apartment/				Grand
	Quarry, LLC				Realty, LLC				Hyde Park				Loan				Mixed Use				Total
Investments in real estate, net.	$	14,287				22,067				591				10,026				404,796			$	451,767
Cash and cash equivalents		55				90				0				0				21,504				21,649
Unrealized rents & receivables		0				254				0				0				848				1,102
Deferred costs		5				336				0				0				3,697				4,038
Total Assets	$	14,347				22,747				591				10,026				430,845			$	478,556

 

Secured notes payable	$	0				12,370				0				0				168,520			$	180,890
Other liabilities		28				123				0				0				33,975				34,126
Capital - FRP		7,499				5,127				591				10,026				151,549				174,792
Capital - Third Parties		6,820				5,127				0				0				76,801				88,748
Total Liabilities and Capital	$	14,347				22,747				591				10,026				430,845			$	478,556

The amount of consolidated retained earnings (accumulated deficit) for these joint ventures was $(5,937,000) and $(8,278,000) as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 respectively.

 

The income statements of RiverFront Holdings II, LLC are as follows (in thousands):

		RiverFront					RiverFront					RiverFront			RiverFront
		Holdings II, LLC.					Holdings II, LLC.					Holdings II, LLC.			Holdings II, LLC.
		Total JV					Company Share					Total JV			Company Share
Maren		Three Months ended					Three Months ended					Three Months ended			Three Months ended
		March 31,					March 31,					March 31,			March 31,
		2021					2021					2020			2020
Revenues:
Rental Revenue		$	1,836				$	1,469				$	—			$	—
Revenue – other			168					134					2				2
Total Revenues			2,004					1,603					2				2
Cost of operations:
Depreciation and amortization			942					754					—				—
Operating expenses			721					576					236				190
Property taxes			215					172					8				6
Total cost of operations			1,878					1,502					244				196
Total operating profit			126					101					(242	)			(194	)
Interest expense			(886	)				(740	)				—				(197	)
Net loss before tax			(760	)				(639	)				(242	)			(391	)

 

 

 

The income statements of the Bryant Partnerships are as follows (in thousands):

 

		Bryant Street				Bryant Street
		Partnerships				Partnerships
		Total JV				Company Share
Bryant		Three Months ended				Three Months ended
		March 31,				March 31,
		2021				2021
Revenues:
Rental Revenue		$	17			$	10
Revenue – other			19				12
Total Revenues			36				22
Cost of operations:
Depreciation and amortization			366				225
Operating expenses			507				311
Property taxes			0				0
Total cost of operations			873				536
Total operating profit			(837	)			(514	)
Interest expense			(300	)			(547	)
Net loss before tax			(1,137	)			(1,061	)

 

(12) Consolidation of RiverFront Investment Partners II, LLC. RiverFront Holdings II, LLC.

 

On May 4, 2018 the Company and MRP Realty formed a Joint Venture to develop the second phase only of the four phase master development known as RiverFront on the Anacostia in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the Joint Venture is to develop and own a 250,000-square-foot mixed-use development which supports 264 residential units and 6,937 square feet of retail. The Company contributed land with an agreed to value of $16,300,000 (cost basis of $4.6 million) and $6.2 million of cash to the Joint Venture for an 80% stake in the venture. MRP contributed capital of $5.6 million to the joint venture including development costs paid prior to formation of the joint venture and a $725,000 development fee. The Company further agreed to fund $13.75 million preferred equity financing at 7.5% interest rate all of which was advanced and repaid with interest in March 2021. The Company’s equity interest in the joint venture was previously accounted for under the equity method of accounting as MRP acts as the administrative agent of the joint venture and oversees and controls the day to day operations of the project.

 

In March 2021, Phase II (The Maren) reached stabilization. Stabilization in this case means 90% of the individual

apartments have been leased and are occupied by third party tenants. Upon reaching stabilization, the Company has, for a period of one year, the exclusive right to (i) cause the joint venture to sell the property or (ii) cause the Company’s and MRP’s percentage interests in the joint venture to be adjusted so as to take into account the contractual payouts assuming a sale at the value of the development at the time of this “Conversion election”.

 

Reaching stabilization results in a change of control for accounting purposes as the veto rights of the minority shareholder lapsed and the Company became the primary beneficiary. As such, beginning March 31, 2021, the Company consolidated the assets (at fair value), liabilities and operating results of the joint venture. This consolidation resulted in a gain on remeasurement of investment in real estate partnership of $51,139,000 of which $13,012,000 was attributed to the noncontrolling interest. In accordance with the terms of the Joint Venture agreements, the Company used the fair value amount at date of conversion and calculated an adjusted ownership under the Conversion election. As such for financial reporting purposes effective March 31, 2021 the Company ownership is based upon this substantive profit sharing arrangement and is estimated at 72.0% on a prospective basis.

 

 

		As of March 31, 2021
		Riverfront				Gain on Remeasure-
		Holdings II, LLC				ment						Revised
Land		$	6,472			$	22,858					$	29,330
Building and improvements, net			87,269				23,531						110,800
Project under construction			258				—						258
Value of leases in place			—				4,750						4,750
Cash			3,704				—						3,704
Cash held in escrow			336				—						336
Accounts receivable			707				—						707
Prepaid expenses			197				—						197
Total Assets		$	98,943			$	51,139					$	150,082
Long-term Debt		$	88,000			$	—					$	88,000
Amortizable debt costs			(1,072	)			—						(1,072		)
Other liabilities			441				—						441
Equity – FRP			7,026				38,127						45,153
Equity - MRP			4,548				13,012						17,560
Total Liabilities and Capital		$	98,943			$	51,139					$	150,082

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL

CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion includes a non-GAAP financial measure within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission to supplement the financial results as reported in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measure discussed is net operating income (NOI). The Company uses this metric to analyze its continuing operations and to monitor, assess, and identify meaningful trends in its operating and financial performance. This measure is not, and should not be viewed as, a substitute for GAAP financial measures. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” below in this quarterly report for a more detailed discussion, including reconciliations of this non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

 

Overview - FRP Holdings, Inc. is a holding company engaged in various real estate businesses, namely (i) mining royalty land ownership and leasing, (ii) land acquisition, entitlement and development primarily for future warehouse/office or residential building construction, (iii) ownership, leasing, and management of residential apartment buildings, and (iv) warehouse/office building ownership, leasing and management.

 

The Company’s operations are influenced by a number of external and internal factors. External factors include levels of economic and industrial activity in the United States and the Southeast, construction activity and costs, aggregates sales by lessees from the Company’s mining properties, interest rates, market conditions in the Baltimore/Northern Virginia/Washington DC area, and our ability to obtain zoning and entitlements necessary for property development. Internal factors include administrative costs, success in leasing efforts and construction cost management.

 

 

Asset Management Segment.

 

The Asset Management segment owns, leases and manages commercial properties.  These assets create revenue and cash flows through tenant rental payments, lease management fees and reimbursements for building operating costs. The major cash outlays incurred in this segment are for operating expenses, real estate taxes, building repairs, lease commissions and other lease closing costs, construction of tenant improvements, capital to acquire existing operating buildings and closing costs related thereto and personnel costs of our property management team.

 

As of March 31, 2021, the Asset Management Segment owned three commercial properties in fee simple as follows:

 

1) 34 Loveton Circle in suburban Baltimore County, Maryland consists of one office building totaling 33,708 square feet which is 95.1% occupied (16% of the space is occupied by the Company for use as our Baltimore headquarters). The property is subject to commercial leases with various tenants.

2) 155 E. 21^st Street in Duval County, Florida was an office building property that remains under lease through March 2026. We permitted the tenant to demolish all structures on the property during 2018.

3) Cranberry Run Business Park in Hartford County, Maryland consists of five office buildings totaling 268,010 square feet which are 87.6% occupied. The property is subject to commercial leases with various tenants.

 

Management focuses on several factors to measure our success on a comparative basis in this segment. The major factors we focus on are (1) net operating income growth, (2) growth in occupancy, (3) average annual occupancy rate (defined as the occupied square feet at the end of each month during a fiscal year divided by the number of months to date in that fiscal year as a percentage of the average number of square feet in the portfolio over that same time period), (4) tenant retention success rate (as a percentage of total square feet to be renewed), (5) building and refurbishing assets to meet Class A and Class B institutional grade classifications, and (6) reducing complexities and deferred capital expenditures to maximize sale price.

 

Mining Royalty Lands Segment.

 

Our Mining Royalty Lands segment owns several properties comprising approximately 15,000 acres currently under lease for mining rents or royalties (excluding the 4,280 acres owned by our Brooksville joint venture with Vulcan Materials).  Other than one location in Virginia, all of these properties are located in Florida and Georgia.  The typical lease in this segment requires the tenant to pay us a royalty based on the number of tons of mined materials sold from our property during a given fiscal year multiplied by a percentage of the average annual sales price per ton sold. As a result of this royalty payment structure, we do not bear the cost risks associated with the mining operations, however, we are subject to the cyclical nature of the construction markets in these states as both volumes and prices tend to fluctuate through those cycles. In certain locations, typically where the reserves on our property have been depleted but the tenant still has a need for the leased land, we collect a minimum annual rental amount. We believe strongly in the potential for future growth in construction in Florida, Georgia, and Virginia which would positively benefit our profitability in this segment.  Our mining properties had estimated remaining reserves of 506 million tons as of December 31, 2020 after a total of 8.5 million tons were consumed in 2020.

 

The major expenses in this segment are comprised of collection and accounting for royalties, management’s oversight of the mining leases, land entitlement for post-mining uses and property taxes at our non-leased locations and at our

Grandin location which, unlike our other leased mining locations, are not paid by the tenant.  As such, our costs in this business are very low as a percentage of revenue, are relatively stable and are not affected by increases in production at our locations. Our current mining tenants include Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta, Cemex, Argos and The Concrete Company. 

 

Additionally, these locations provide us with opportunities for valuable “second lives” for these assets through proper land planning and entitlement.

 

Significant “2^nd life” Mining Lands: 

 

Location	Acreage	Status
Brooksville, Fl	4,280 +/-	Development of Regional of Impact and County Land Use and Master Zoning in place for 5,800 residential unit, mixed-use development
Ft. Myers, FL	1,907 +/-	Approval in place for 105, 1 acre, waterfront residential lots after mining completed.
Total	6,187 +/-

 

 

Development Segment.

 

Through our Development segment, we own and are continuously monitoring for their “highest and best use” several parcels of land that are in various stages of development.  Our overall strategy in this segment is to convert all our non-income producing lands into income production through (i) an orderly process of constructing new commercial and residential buildings for us to own and operate or (ii) a sale to, or joint venture with, third parties. Additionally, our Development segment will purchase or form joint ventures on new developments of land not previously owned by the Company.

 

Revenues in this segment are generated predominately from land sales and interim property rents. The significant cash outlays incurred in this segment are for land acquisition costs, entitlement costs, property taxes, design and permitting, the personnel costs of our in-house management team and horizontal and vertical construction costs.

 

Since 1990, one of our primary strategies in this segment has been to acquire, entitle and ultimately develop commercial/industrial business parks providing 5–15 building pads which we typically convert into warehouse/office buildings. To date, our management team has converted 30 of these pads into developed buildings. Our typical practice has been to transfer these assets to the Asset Management segment on the earlier to occur of (i) commencement of rental revenue or (ii) issuance of the certificate of occupancy. We have also occasionally sold several of these pad sites over time to third parties. 

 

Development Segment – Warehouse/Office Land.

 

At March 31, 2021 this segment owned the following future development parcels:

1)

25 acres of horizontally developed land capable of supporting 247,500 square feet of warehouse, office, and flex buildings at Hollander 95 Business Park in Baltimore City, Maryland.

2)

55 acres of land that will be capable of supporting over 625,000 square feet of industrial product located at 1001 Old Philadelphia Road in Aberdeen, Maryland.

 

1001 Old Philadelphia Road: In November 2020, the Company purchased 55 acres in Aberdeen, Maryland adjacent to our Cranberry Run Business Park for $10.5 million. The project is undergoing a 12-month annexation process into the Town of Aberdeen with annexation expected in 2022. Upon annexation, the project will be entitled for industrial development capable of supporting over 625,000 square feet of industrial product.

 

We will continue to actively monitor these submarkets where we have lots ready for construction and take advantage of the opportunities presented to us. We will also look for new parcels to place into development.

 

We have three properties that were either spun-off to us from Florida Rock Industries in 1986 or acquired by us from unrelated third parties. These properties, as a result of our “highest and best use” studies, are being prepared for income generation through sale or joint venture with third parties, and in certain cases we are leasing these properties on an interim basis for an income stream while we wait for the development market to mature.

 

Significant Investment Lands Inventory:

 

Location	Approx. Acreage	Status	NBV
RiverFront on the Anacostia Phases III-IV	2.5	Conceptual design program ongoing.	$6,124,000
Hampstead Trade Center, MD	73	Residential conceptual design program ongoing	$9,293,000
Square 664E,on the Anacostia River in DC	2	Under lease to Vulcan Materials as a concrete batch plant through 2026	$7,802,000
Total	77.5		$23,219,000

 

RIVERFRONT ON THE ANACOSTIA PHASES III-IV: This property consists of 2.5 acres on the Anacostia River and is immediately adjacent to the Washington National’s baseball park in the SE Central Business District of Washington, DC. Once zoned for industrial use and under a ground lease, this property is no longer under lease and has been rezoned for the construction of approximately 600,000 square feet of “mixed-use” development in two phases. See “Stabilized Joint Venture Segment” below for discussion on Phase I and Phase II. Phases III and IV are slated for office, and hotel/residential buildings, respectively, all with permitted first floor retail uses.

 

HAMPSTEAD TRADE CENTER: We purchased this 118-acre tract in 2005 for $4.3 million in a Section 1031 exchange with plans of developing it as a commercial business park. The “great recession” caused us to reassess our plans for this property. As a result, Management has determined that the prudent course of action is to attempt to rezone the property for residential uses and sell the entire tract to another developer such that we can redeploy this capital into assets with more near-term income producing potential. On December 22, 2018, The Town of Hampstead re-awarded FRP its request for rezoning with a 30-day appeal period. No appeal was filed, therefore, FRP can now move forward with its residential concept plan. We are fully engaged in the formal process of seeking PUD entitlements for this 118-acre tract in Hampstead, Maryland, now known as “Hampstead Overlook”.

 

SQUARE 664E, WASHINGTON, DC: This property sits on the Anacostia River at the base of South Capitol Street in an area named Buzzard Point, less than half a mile down river from our RiverFront on the Anacostia property. The Square 664E property consists of approximately two acres and is currently under lease to Vulcan Materials for use as a concrete batch plant. The initial term of the lease terminates on August 31, 2021, and Vulcan has exercised its option to renew for one additional period of five years. In July 2018, Audi Field, the home of the DC United professional soccer club, opened its doors to patrons in Buzzard Point. Under normal circumstances the 20,000-seat stadium hosts 17 home games each year in addition to other outdoor events. The stadium is separated from our property by 1800 Half Street, the property acquired in a joint venture between the Company and MRP in December 2019.

 

The third leg of our Development Segment consists of investments in joint ventures for properties in development as described below:

 

Development Segment - Investments in Joint Ventures (in thousands):

 

 

	As of March 31, 2021																				Total
	RiverFront				Bryant Street				DST Hickory				1800 Half St.				Greenville/				Apartment/
	Holdings II, LLC				Partnership				Creek				Partnership				Woodfield				Mixed Use
Investments in real estate, net	$	0				186,148				44,972				46,099				56,946			$	334,165
Cash and cash equivalents		0				1,092				1,251				10,096				146				12,585
Unrealized rents & receivables		0				203				858				0				0				1,061
Deferred costs		0				66				388				2,810				0				3,264
Total Assets	$	0				187,509				47,469				59,005				57,092			$	351,075
Secured notes payable	$	0				93,798				29,303				0				9,789			$	132,890
Other liabilities		0				16,180				219				4,206				7,396				28,001
Capital - FRP		0				58,139				4,783				37,482				15,963				116,367
Capital – Third Parties		0				19,392				13,164				17,317				23,944				73,817
Total Liabilities and Capital	$	0				187,509				47,469				59,005				57,092			$	351,075

 

 

Note: RiverFront Holdings II, LLC was consolidated on March 31, 2021 and reflected in Stabilized Joint Ventures.

 

	As of March 31, 2021
	Brooksville				BC FRP								Amber Ridge				Apartment/				Grand
	Quarry, LLC				Realty, LLC				Hyde Park				Loan				Mixed Use				Total
Investments in real estate, net.	$	14,285				21,943				591				10,197				334,165			$	381,181
Cash and cash equivalents		27				213				0				0				12,585				12,825
Unrealized rents & receivables		0				272				0				0				1,061				1,333
Deferred costs		3				287				0				0				3,264				3,554
Total Assets	$	14,315				22,715				591				10,97				351,075			$	398,893
Secured notes payable	$	0				11,943				0				0				132,890			$	144,833
Other liabilities		20				112				0				0				28,001				28,133
Capital - FRP		7,487				5,330				591				10,197				116,367				139,972
Capital - Third Parties		6,808				5,330				0				0				73,817				85,955
Total Liabilities and Capital	$	14,315				22,715				591				10,197				351,075			$	398,893

 

Brooksville Quarry, LLC.. In 2006, the Company entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with Vulcan Materials Company to jointly own and develop approximately 4,300 acres of land near Brooksville, Florida. Under the terms of the joint venture, FRP contributed its fee interest in approximately 3,443 acres formerly leased to Vulcan under a long-term mining lease which had a net book value of $2,548,000. Vulcan is entitled to mine a portion of the property until 2032 and pay royalties to the Company. FRP also contributed $3,018,000 for one-half of the acquisition costs of a 288-acre contiguous parcel. Vulcan contributed 553 acres that it owned as well as its leasehold interest in the 3,443 acres that it leased from FRP and $3,018,000 for one-half of the acquisition costs of the 288-acre contiguous parcel. The joint venture is jointly controlled by Vulcan and FRP. Distributions will be made on a 50-50 basis except for royalties and depletion specifically allocated to the Company. Other income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 includes a loss of $11,000 representing the Company’s portion of the loss of this joint venture (not including FRP’s royalty revenues).

 

BC Realty, LLC (Windlass Run). In March 2016, we entered into an agreement with a Baltimore development company (St. John Properties, Inc.) to jointly develop the remaining lands of our Windlass Run Business Park. The 50/50 partnership initially called for FRP to combine its 25 acres (valued at $7,500,000) with St. John Properties’ adjacent 10 acres fronting on a major state highway (valued at $3,239,536) which resulted in an initial cash distribution of $2,130,232 to FRP in May 2016. Thereafter, the venture will jointly develop the combined properties into a multi-building business park to consist of approximately 329,000 square feet of single-story office space. The project will take place in several phases, with construction of the first phase, which includes two office buildings and two retail buildings totaling 100,030-square-feet (inclusive of 27,950 retail), commenced in the fourth quarter of 2017 and was completed in January 2019. At March 31, 2021 Phase I was 46.9% leased and occupied, the subsequent phases will follow as each phase is stabilized. On September 28, 2017, BC FRP Realty, LLC obtained $17,250,000 of construction financing commitments for four buildings through September 15, 2022 from BB&T at 2.5% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR. The balance outstanding on these loans at March 31, 2021 was $11,969,000. Shell building construction of the two office buildings and two retail buildings in the first phase of the joint venture was completed in December 2018.

 

Bryant Street Partnerships: On December 24, 2018 the Company and MRP Realty formed four partnerships to purchase and develop approximately five acres of land at 500 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, D.C. This property is the first phase of the Bryant Street Master Plan. The property is located in an Opportunity Zone, which provides tax

benefits in the new communities development program as established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. This first phase is a mixed-use development which supports 487 residential units and 85,681 square feet of first floor and stand-alone retail on approximately five acres of the roughly 12-acre site. The Company contributed cash of $32 million in exchange for a 61.36% common equity in the partnership. The Company also contributed cash of $23 million as preferred equity financing at 8.0% interest rate. The Company records interest income for this loan and a loss in equity in joint ventures for our 61.36% equity in the partnership. On March 13, 2019 the partnerships closed on a construction loan with a group of lenders for up to $132 million at an interest rate of 2.25% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR. The loan matures March 13, 2023 with up to two extensions of one year each upon certain conditions including, for the first, a debt service coverage of at least 1.1 and a loan-to-value that does not exceed 65% and for the second, a debt service coverage of 1.25 and a maximum loan-to-value of 65%. The Company and MRP guaranteed $26 million of the loan in exchange for a 1% lower interest rate. The Company and MRP have a side agreement limiting the Company’s guarantee to its proportionate ownership. The value of the guarantee was calculated at $1.9 million based on the present value of the 1% interest savings over the anticipated 48-month term. This amount is included as part of the Company’s investment basis and is amortized to expense over the 48 months. The Company will evaluate the guarantee liability based upon the success of the project and assuming no payments are made under the guarantee the Company will have a gain for $1.9 million when the loan is paid in full. Borrower may prepay a portion of the unpaid principal to satisfy such tests. The Company’s equity interest in the joint venture is accounted for under the equity method of accounting as all the major decisions are shared equally. Construction began in February 2019, with substantial completion estimated in 3rd quarter 2021, and stabilization (meaning 88% of the individual apartments and retail are leased and occupied by third party tenants) in late 2022.

 

Hyde Park. On January 27, 2018 the Company entered into a loan agreement with a Baltimore developer to be the principal capital source of a residential development venture in Essexshire now known as “Hyde Park.” We have committed up to $3.5 million in exchange for an interest rate of 10% and a preferred return of 20% after which a “waterfall” determines the split of proceeds from sale. Entitlements for the development of the property are complete, a homebuilder is under contract to purchase all of the 126 recorded building lots. The first phase of settlement occurred in May 2020, resulting in a $2.67 million principal and interest payment, with subsequent payments of $1.13 million in principal and interest payments in the third quarter of 2020.

 

Amber Ridge. On June 26, 2019 the Company entered into a loan agreement with a Baltimore developer to be the principal capital source of a residential development venture in Prince Georges County, Maryland known as “Amber Ridge.” We have committed up to $18.5 million in exchange for an interest rate of 10% and a preferred return of 20% after which the Company is also entitled to a portion of proceeds from sale. This project will hold 187 single-family town homes. We are currently pursuing entitlements and have two homebuilders under contract to purchase all of the 187 units upon completion of infrastructure development.

 

1800 Half Street. On December 20, 2019 the Company and MRP formed a joint venture to acquire and develop a mixed-use project located at 1800 Half Street, Washington, D.C. This property is located in the Buzzard Point area of Washington, DC, less than half a mile downriver from Dock 79 and the Maren. It lies directly between our two acres on the Anacostia currently under lease by Vulcan and Audi Field, the home stadium of the DC United. The project is located in an Opportunity Zone, which provides tax benefits in the new communities’ development program as established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The Company contributed cash of $37.3 million. The land was acquired in two pieces over the first half of 2020. On June 26, 2020 the partnership closed on a construction loan with Truist Bank for up to $74 million at an interest rate of 2.25% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR. The loan matures June 26, 2024 with one extension of two years requiring a .25% fee, paying principal monthly under a 30-year amortization schedule, and meeting a 9.9% debt yield after the first year. The ten-story structure will have 344 apartments and 11,246 square feet of ground floor retail. We began construction at the end of August 2020 and expect the building to be complete in the third quarter of 2022. The Company’s equity interest in the joint venture is accounted for under the equity method of accounting as all major decisions are shared equally.

 

Greenville Partnerships. On December 23, 2019 the Company and Woodfield Development formed a joint venture to develop a mixed-use project in Greenville SC known as .408 Jackson located across the street from Greenville’s minor league baseball stadium. The project will hold 227 multifamily units and 4,700 square feet of retail space. It is located in an Opportunity Zone, which provides tax benefits in the new communities’ development program as established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The Company contributed cash of $9.7 million in

exchange for a 40% common equity in the joint venture. On April 28, 2020 the partnership closed on a construction loan with First National Bank of Pennsylvania for up to $36 million at an interest rate of 2.00% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR.  The loan matures on April 28, 2025 and the payment terms are interest only through April 28, 2024 and fixed principal payments of $17,765 plus interest through April 28, 2025 when all unpaid principal is due. There is an option of one extension of two years requiring a .1% fee, maintaining a 1.20-to-1 Debt Service Coverage Ratio, the loan is free from outstanding default events and the appraisal value is 60% of the loan amount. If extension is accepted principal payments of $17,765 plus interest will continue until maturity when all unpaid principal is due. The Company’s equity interest in the joint venture is accounted for under the equity method of accounting through the construction and lease up period. Woodfield personally guaranteed the loan and will be managing the projects day to day operations. Major decisions for the entity must be made unanimously between both members. Construction began in May 2020 and should be complete in the third quarter of 2022.

 

On December 23, 2019 the Company and Woodfield formed a joint venture to develop a 200-unit multifamily apartment project located at 1430 Hampton Avenue, Greenville, SC. The project is located in an Opportunity Zone, which provides tax benefits in the new communities’ development program as established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The Company contributed $6.2 million in exchange for a 40% common equity in the joint venture. On February 14, 2020, Woodfield Riverside OZB, LLC closed on a construction loan with Truist Bank for up to $22.8 million at an interest rate of 2.25% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR. When the Certificate of Occupancy is received, the interest rate reduces to 2.05% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR.  The loan matures February 10, 2024 with two one-year extension options after initial 48 month term amortizing payments over 30 years, and meeting Debt Service Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.25-to-1.0. The Company’s equity interest in the joint venture is accounted for under the equity method of accounting through the construction and lease up period. Woodfield personally guaranteed the loan and will be managing the projects day to day operations. Major decisions for the entity must be made unanimously between both members. Construction began in February 2020 and should be complete in the third quarter of 2021.

 

 

Stabilized Joint Venture Segment.

 

Currently the segment includes three stabilized joint ventures which own, lease and manage buildings. These assets create revenue and cash flows through tenant rental payments, and reimbursements for building operating costs. The major cash outlays incurred in this segment are for property taxes, full service maintenance, property management, utilities and marketing.

 

Dock 79. This first phase of our RiverFront on The Anacostia project is a joint venture owned by the Company (66%) and our partner, MRP Realty (34%) and is a 305-unit residential apartment building with approximately 18,000 sq. ft. of first floor retail space. For financial reporting purposes the Company consolidates this venture as it is considered the primary beneficiary of the Variable Interest Entity. As of March 31, 2021, the residential units were 94.10% occupied and 94.10% leased, while retail units are 76% leased with just one space remaining.

 

The Maren. In March 2021, Phase II (The Maren) of the development known as RiverFront on the Anacostia in Washington, D.C., a 250,000-square-foot mixed-use development which supports 264 residential units and 6,937 square feet of retail developed by a joint venture between the Company and MRP, reached stabilization. Stabilization in this case means 90% of the individual apartments had been leased and occupied by third party tenants. Upon reaching stabilization, the Company has, for a period of one year, the exclusive right to (i) cause the joint venture to sell the property or (ii) cause the Company’s and MRP’s percentage interests in the joint venture to be adjusted so as to take into account the contractual payouts assuming a sale at the value of the development at the time of this “Conversion election”. Reaching stabilization resulted in a change of control for accounting purposes as the veto rights of the minority shareholder lapsed and the Company became the primary beneficiary. As such, beginning March 31, 2021, the Company consolidated the assets (at current fair value), liabilities and operating results of the joint venture. At the end of March, The Maren was 92.80% leased and 92.04% occupied.

 

DST Hickory Creek. In July 2019, the Company invested $6 million in 1031 proceeds from two sales in 2019 into a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) known as CS1031 Hickory Creek Apartments, DST. The Company is 26.649% beneficial owner and receives monthly distributions. The DST owns a 294-unit garden-style apartment community

consisting of 19 three-story apartment buildings containing 273,940 rentable square feet. The property was constructed in 1984 and substantially renovated in 2016. The property is located in Henrico County, providing residents convenient access to some of the largest employment and economic drivers in metro Richmond, including ten Fortune 1,000 companies. The project is a qualified 1031 like-kind exchange investment and will defer $790,000 in taxes associated with last year’s asset sales of 7030 Dorsey Road and 1502 Quarry Drive. The Company’s equity interest in the trust is accounted for under the cost method because we don’t have significant influence over the operating and financial policies. Monthly distributions are recorded as equity in loss of joint ventures.

 

 

Comparative Results of Operations for the Three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020

 

Consolidated Results

(dollars in thousands)		Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021					2020				Change				%
Revenues:
Lease Revenue	$		3,538			$	3,598			$	(60	)			-1.7	%
Mining lands lease revenue			2,315				2,185				130				5.9	%
Total Revenues			5,853				5,783				70				1.2	%
Cost of operations:
Depreciation/Depletion/Amortization			1,443				1,468				(25	)			-1.7	%
Operating Expenses			841				925				(84	)			-9.1	%
Property Taxes			778				737				41				5.6	%
Management company indirect			570				672				(102	)			-15.2	%
Corporate Expense			779				1,187				(408	)			-34.4	%
Total cost of operations			4,411				4,989				(578	)			-11.6	%
Total operating profit			1,442				794				648				81.6	%
Net investment income, including realized gains
of $0 and $108			1,375				1,991				(616	)			-30.9	%
Interest Expense			(925	)			(51	)			(874	)			1713.7	%
Equity in loss of joint ventures			(1,635	)			(642	)			(993	)			154.7	%
Gain on remeasurement of investment in real estate partnership			51,139				—				51,139				0.0	%
Gain on sale of real estate			—				8				(8	)			-100.0	%
Income before income taxes			51,396				2,100				49,296				2347.4	%
Provision for income taxes			10,521				601				9,920				1650.6	%
Net income			40,875				1,499				39,376				2626.8	%
Gain (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest			12,502				(119	)			12,621				-10605.9	%
Net income attributable to the Company	$		28,373			$	1,618			$	26,755				1653.6	%

 

 

Net income for the first quarter of 2021 was $28,373,000 or $3.03 per share versus $1,618,000 or $.16 per share in the same period last year. The first quarter of 2021 was impacted by the following items:

 

• Gain of $51.1 million on the remeasurement of investment in The Maren real estate partnership, which is included in Income before income taxes. This gain on remeasurement is mitigated by a $10.3 million provision for deferred income taxes and $13.0 attributable to noncontrolling interest
• The prior year included $251,000 higher professional fees related to environmental claims on our Anacostia property which were settled late in 2020.
• Corporate expense stock compensation of $202,000 compared to $601,000 in the same period last year due the timing of stock grants.
• Loss on joint ventures increased $993,000. This is primarily due to $248,000 increased loss at the Maren and a $663,000 increased loss at Bryant Street. Included in this loss is:

• $827,000 for our share depreciation and amortization at the Maren which was not in service during the same period last year
• $599,000 loss on phase 1 of Bryant Street due to lease-up efforts on the first building during the quarter.

 

 

Asset Management Segment Results

		Three months ended March 31
(dollars in thousands)		2021				%				2020				%				Change				%
Lease revenue		$	712				100.0	%			652				100.0	%			60				9.2	%
Depreciation, depletion and amortization			137				19.2	%			192				29.5	%			(55	)			-28.6	%
Operating expenses			139				19.5	%			97				14.9	%			42				43.3	%
Property taxes			38				5.3	%			72				11.0	%			(34	)			-47.2	%
Management company indirect			167				23.5	%			114				17.5	%			53				46.5	%
Corporate expense			214				30.1	%			308				47.2	%			(94	)			-30.5	%
Cost of operations			695				97.6	%			783				120.1	%			(88	)			-11.2	%
Operating profit		$	17				2.4	%			(131	)			-20.1	%			148				-113.0	%

 

 

Most of the Asset Management Segment was reclassified to discontinued operations leaving two commercial properties as well as Cranberry Run, which we purchased in the first quarter of 2019, and 1801 62^nd Street which joined this segment on April 1 of 2019, but was sold in July 2020. Cranberry Run is a five-building industrial park in Harford County, MD totaling 268,010 square feet of industrial/ flex space and at quarter end was 87.6% leased and occupied. Total revenues in this segment were $712,000, up $60,000 or 9.2%, over the same period last year. Operating profit was $17,000, up $148,000 from an operating loss of ($131,000) in the same quarter last year. This improvement is primarily due to improved leasing and occupancy at Cranberry compared to the same quarter last year.

 

 

Mining Royalty Lands Segment Results

		Three months ended March 31
(dollars in thousands)		2021				%				2020				%				Change				%
Mining lands lease revenue		$	2,315				100.0	%			2,185				100.0	%			130				5.9	%
Depreciation, depletion and amortization			65				2.8	%			38				1.8	%			27				71.1	%
Operating expenses			11				0.5	%			13				0.6	%			(2	)			-15.4	%
Property taxes			63				2.7	%			67				3.1	%			(4	)			-6.0	%
Management company indirect			82				3.5	%			66				3.0	%			16				24.2	%
Corporate expense			81				3.5	%			97				4.4	%			(16	)			-16.5	%
Cost of operations			302				13.0	%			281				12.9	%			21				7.5	%
Operating profit		$	2,013				87.0	%			1,904				87.1	%			109				5.7	%

 

 

Total revenues in this segment were $2,315,000 versus $2,185,000 in the same period last year. Total operating profit in this segment was $2,013,000, an increase of $109,000 versus $1,904,000 in the same period last year.

 

 

Development Segment Results

 

		Three months ended March 31
(dollars in thousands)		2021				2020				Change
Lease revenue		$	317				293				24
Depreciation, depletion and amortization			53				54				(1	)
Operating expenses			26				209				(183	)
Property taxes			363				359				4
Management company indirect			261				445				(184	)
Corporate expense			419				712				(293	)
Cost of operations			1,122				1,779				(657	)
Operating loss		$	(805	)			(1,486	)			681

 

 

The Development segment is responsible for (i) seeking out and identifying opportunistic purchases of income producing warehouse/office buildings, and (ii) developing our non-income producing properties into income production.

 

With respect to ongoing projects:

 

• We are in the PUD entitlement process for our 118-acre tract in Hampstead, Maryland, now known as “Hampstead Overlook.”  Hampstead Overlook received Concept Plan approval from the Town of Hampstead for 164 single and 91 town home residential units in February 2020, and the project is currently under Preliminary Plan review with the governing agencies.
• Third quarter of 2020 we received permit entitlements for two industrial buildings at Hollander Business Park totaling 145,750 square feet.  We have started construction and anticipate shell completion in the third quarter of 2021.
• We finished shell building construction in December 2018 on the two office buildings in the first phase of our joint venture with St. John Properties.  Shell building construction of the two retail buildings was completed in January 2019. We are now in the process of leasing these four single-story buildings totaling 100,030 square feet of office and retail space.  At quarter end, Phase I was 46.9% leased and occupied.
• We are the principal capital source of a residential development venture in Baltimore County, Maryland known as “Hyde Park.”  We have committed up to $3.5 million in exchange for an interest rate of 10%. Additional proceeds and interest payments above a 20% preferred return on capital determine a split of profits.  Entitlements for the development of the property are complete, and a homebuilder is under contract to purchase all the 126 recorded building lots.  The first phase of settlement occurred in May 2020, resulting in a $2.67 million principal and interest payment, with subsequent payments of $1.13 million in principal and interest payments in the third quarter of 2020. Currently all principal and $322,605 in accrued interest has been repaid.
• We are the principal capital source of a residential development venture in Prince George’s County, Maryland known as “Amber Ridge.”  We have committed up to $18.5 million in exchange for an interest rate of 10%. Additional proceeds and interest payments above a 20% preferred return on capital determine a split of profits.  Amber Ridge will hold 187 town homes.  We are currently pursuing entitlements, mass grading the site, and have two homebuilders under contract to purchase all 187 units upon completion of development infrastructure.
• In December 2018, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with MidAtlantic Realty Partners (MRP) for the development of the first phase of a multifamily, mixed-use development in northeast Washington, DC known as “Bryant Street.”  The project is comprised of four buildings, with 487 units and 85,681 net leasable square feet of retail.  FRP contributed $32 million in common equity and another $23 million in preferred equity to the joint venture.  Construction began in February 2019 and as of the end of the quarter was 94% complete.  Bryant Street is currently on time, within budget, and expected to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Coda, the first of our four buildings at Bryant Street received a temporary certificate of occupancy in December 2020, final was received on April 1, 2021, and leasing efforts are underway.  At quarter end, the Coda was 35.71% leased and 20.78% occupied. This project is located in an opportunity zone and has allowed the Company to defer $14.9 million in taxes associated with the sale of our industrial assets.

 

• In December 2019, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with MRP for the development of a mixed-use project known as “1800 Half Street.”  The development is located in the Buzzard Point area of Washington, DC, less than half a mile downriver from Dock 79 and the Maren.  It lies directly between our two acres on the Anacostia, currently under lease by Vulcan, and Audi Field, the home stadium of the DC United. The 10-story structure will have 344 apartments and 11,246 square feet of ground floor retail.  FRP contributed $37.3 million in common equity.  The project is a qualified opportunity zone investment and will defer just over $10 million in taxes associated with the sale of our industrial assets.  In June 2020, we closed on a $74 million construction loan. We began construction at the end of August 2020 and expect the building to be complete in the third quarter of 2022. As of the end of the first quarter, the project was 16% complete.
• In December 2019, the company entered into two joint ventures in Greenville, SC with a new partner, Woodfield Development.  Woodfield specializes in Class-A multi-family, mixed use developments primarily in the Carolinas and DC.  Our first joint venture with them is a 200-unit multifamily project known as “Riverside.”  FRP contributed $6.2 million in common equity for a 40% ownership interest.  Construction began in February 2020 and should be complete in the third quarter of 2021.  The second joint venture in Greenville with Woodfield is a 227-unit multifamily development known as “.408 Jackson.”  It will have 4,700 square feet of retail and is located across the street from Greenville’s minor league baseball stadium.  FRP contributed $9.7 million in common equity for a 40% ownership interest.  Construction began in May 2020 and should be complete in the third quarter of 2022.  Both projects are qualified opportunity investments and will defer a combined $4.3 million in taxes. At quarter end, Riverside and .408 Jackson are 73% and 37% complete, respectively.
• In November 2020, the Company purchased 55 acres in Aberdeen, Maryland adjacent to our Cranberry Run Business Center for $10.5 million. The project is undergoing a 12-month annexation process into the Town of Aberdeen with annexation expected in 2022. Upon annexation, the project will be entitled for industrial development capable of supporting over 625,000 square feet of industrial product.  The acquisition was a part of 1031 exchange from the sale proceeds of 1801 62^nd street which deferred $3.8 million in taxable gain. This will expand our land bank and allow the Company to continue its industrial development program after we finish developing our remaining inventory at Hollander Business Park.

 

 

Stabilized Joint Venture Segment Results

		Three months ended March 31
(dollars in thousands)		2021				%				2020				%				Change				%
Lease revenue		$	2,509				100.0	%			2,653				100.0	%			(144	)			-5.4	%
Depreciation, depletion and amortization			1,188				47.4	%			1,184				44.6	%			4				0.3	%
Operating expenses			665				26.5	%			606				22.9	%			59				9.7	%
Property taxes			314				12.5	%			239				9.0	%			75				31.4	%
Management company indirect			60				2.4	%			47				1.8	%			13				27.7	%
Corporate expense			65				2.6	%			70				2.6	%			(5	)			-7.1	%
Cost of operations			2,292				91.4	%			2,146				80.9	%			146				6.8	%
Operating profit		$	217				8.6	%			507				19.1	%			(290	)			-57.2	%

 

 

In March 2021, Phase II (The Maren) of the development known as RiverFront on the Anacostia in Washington, D.C., a 250,000-square-foot mixed-use development which supports 264 residential units and 6,937 square feet of retail developed by a joint venture between the Company and MRP, reached stabilization. Stabilization in this case means 90% of the individual apartments had been leased and occupied by third party tenants. Upon reaching stabilization, the Company has, for a period of one year, the exclusive right to (i) cause the joint venture to sell the property or (ii) cause the Company’s and MRP’s percentage interests in the joint venture to be adjusted so as to take into account the contractual payouts assuming a sale at the value of the development at the time of this “Conversion election”.

Reaching stabilization resulted in a change of control for accounting purposes as the veto rights of the minority shareholder lapsed and the Company became the primary beneficiary. As such, beginning March 31, 2021, the Company consolidated the assets (at current fair value based on appraisal), liabilities and operating results of the joint venture. At the end of March, The Maren was 92.80% leased and 92.04% occupied. The Maren is reflected in Equity in loss of joint ventures on the Consolidated Statements of Income but all the revenue and expenses will be reflected like Dock 79 in the stabilized joint venture segment for periods commencing April 1, 2021.

 

Dock 79’s average residential occupancy for the quarter was 94.68%, and at the end of the quarter, Dock 79’s residential units were 94.10% leased and 94.10% occupied. This quarter, 60.00% of expiring leases renewed with no increase in rent due to the mandated rent freeze on renewals in DC. Net Operating Income this quarter for this segment was $1,534,000, down $278,000 or 15.34% compared to the same quarter last year. This decrease in NOI is the result of decreased traffic to our retail tenants as well the emergency measures that remain in place which legally prevent us from raising rent on lease renewals. Dock 79 is a joint venture between the Company and MRP, in which FRP Holdings, Inc. is the majority partner with 66% ownership.

 

In March, we completed a refinancing of Dock 79 as well as securing permanent financing for the Maren. This $180 million loan ($92 million for Dock 79, $88 million for The Maren) lowers the interest rate at Dock 79 from 4.125% to 3.03%, defers any principal payments for 12 years for both properties, and repays the $13.75 million in preferred equity along with $2.3 million in accrued interest.

 

In July 2019, the Company completed a like-kind exchange by reinvesting $6,000,000 into a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) known as CS1031 Hickory Creek DST. The DST owns a 294-unit garden-style apartment community known as Hickory Creek consisting of 19 three-story apartment buildings containing 273,940 rentable square feet.  Hickory Creek was constructed in 1984 and substantially renovated in 2016 and is located in suburban Richmond, Virginia. The Company is 26.649% beneficial owner and receives monthly distributions. First quarter distributions were $84,000. The project is a qualified 1031 like-kind exchange investment and will defer $790,000 in taxes associated with the sales of 7030 Dorsey Road and 1502 Quarry Drive.

 

 

 

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources. The growth of the Company’s businesses requires significant cash needs to acquire and develop land or operating buildings and to construct new buildings and tenant improvements. As of March 31, 2021, we had $117,377,000 of cash and cash equivalents along with $51,171,000 of investments available for sale. As of March 31, 2021, we had no debt borrowed under our $20 million Wells Fargo revolver, $448,000 outstanding under letters of credit and $19,552,000 available to borrow under the revolver. On March 19, 2021, the Company refinanced Dock 79 and The Maren projects pursuant to separate Loan Agreements and Deed of Trust Notes entered into with Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, LLC. Dock 79 and The Maren borrowed principal sum of $92,070,000 and $88,000,000 respectively, in connection with the refinancing.

 

 

Cash Flows - The following table summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for each of the periods presented (in thousands of dollars):

		Three months
		Ended March 31,
		2021				2020
Total cash provided by (used for):
Operating activities		$	3,420				3,983
Investing activities			38,524				(15,488	)
Financing activities			990				(3,727	)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		$	42,934				(15,232	)
Outstanding debt at the beginning of the period			89,964				88,925
Outstanding debt at the end of the period			178,321				88,959

 

 

Operating Activities - Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $3,420,000 versus $3,983,000 in the same period last year. The Gain on remeasurement of investment in real estate partnership and related deferred income taxes were both non-cash adjustments to net income to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities.

 

Investing Activities - Net cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $38,524,000 versus net cash used in investing activities of $15,488,000 in the same period last year. The $54 million increase was primarily due to a return of our preferred equity financing with interest of $16.1 million from The Maren, $24.7 million decrease in purchases of corporate bonds due to lack of attractive investment opportunities, an $11.8 million increase on maturities and sales of our corporate bond portfolio, and $3.7 million for cash on the books of The Maren upon consolidation.

 

At March 31, 2021 the Company was invested in 20 corporate bonds with individual maturities over the next 10 months. The unrealized gain on these bonds of $345,000 was recorded as part of comprehensive income and was based on the estimated market value by National Financial Services, LLC (“NFS”) obtained from sources that may include pricing vendors, broker/dealers who clear through NFS and/or other sources (Level 2). The Company recorded a no realized gains or losses on bonds that matured or were sold in 2021.

 

Financing Activities – Net cash provided by investing activities was $990,000 versus net cash used in financing activities of $3,727,000 in the same period last year due primarily due to the refinancing of Dock 79 for $1.4 million more net of debt issuance costs than the amount matured offset by $3.2 million lower repurchases of company stock.

 

Credit Facilities - On February 6, 2019 the Company entered into a First Amendment to the 2015 Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Wells Fargo”). The Credit Agreement modifies the Company’s prior Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo, dated January 30, 2015. The Credit Agreement establishes a five-year revolving credit facility with a maximum facility amount of $20 million. The interest rate under the Credit Agreement will be a maximum of 1.50% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR, which may be reduced quarterly to 1.25% or 1.0% over Daily 1-Month LIBOR if the Company meets a specified ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated total capital. A commitment fee of 0.25% per annum is payable quarterly on the unused portion of the commitment but the amount may be reduced to 0.20% or 0.15% if the Company meets a specified ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated total capital. The credit agreement contains certain conditions and financial covenants, including a minimum tangible net worth and dividend restriction. As of March 31, 2021, these covenants would have limited our ability to pay dividends to a maximum of $228 million combined.

 

On March 19, 2021, the Company refinanced Dock 79 and The Maren projects pursuant to separate Loan Agreements and Deed of Trust Notes entered into with Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, LLC. Dock 79 and The Maren borrowed principal sum of $92,070,000 and $88,000,000 respectively, in connection with the refinancing. The loans are separately secured by the Dock 79 and The Maren real property and improvements, bear a fixed interest rate of 3.03% per annum, and require monthly payments of interest only with the principal in full due April 1, 2033. Either loan may be prepaid subsequent to April 1, 2024 subject to yield maintenance premiums. Either loan may be transferred to a qualified buyer as part of a one-time sale subject to a 60% loan to value, minimum of 7.5% debt yield and a 0.75% transfer fee. Effective March 31, 2021 the Company consolidated the assets (at current fair value), liabilities and operating results of our Riverfront Investment Partners II, LLC partnership (The Maren) which was previously accounted for under the equity method. As such the full amount of our mortgage loan was recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

 

Cash Requirements – The Company currently expects its capital expenditures for the remainder of 2021 to include approximately $31.1 million for real estate including investments in joint ventures, which will be funded mostly out of cash and investments on hand, cash generated from operations and property sales, or borrowings under our credit facilities.

 

 

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic is having an extraordinary impact on the world

economy and the markets in which we operate. As an essential business, we have continued to operate throughout the pandemic in accordance with White House guidance and orders issued by state and local authorities. We have implemented social distancing and other measures to protect the health of our employees and customers. Our Dock 79 and The Maren properties in Washington, D.C. suffered the principal impacts to our business from the pandemic during 2020 due to our retail tenants being unable to operate at capacity, the lack of attendance at the Washington Nationals baseball park and the rent freeze imposed by the District. It is possible that these same conditions may impact our ability to lease retail spaces at Bryant Street. We anticipate that these impacts will continue for at least the first half of 2021.

 

 

Summary and Outlook. Now a full year into life in a pandemic, we find ourselves equal parts grateful, optimistic, and excited. We are grateful for the way in which our assets have responded to the pandemic; optimistic as the number of those vaccinated continues to increase and a path back to normalcy is starting to materialize; and excited for what the future holds for both the assets we have in place and those in our development pipeline.

 

Royalty revenue this quarter was up 5.93% over the same period last year—a quarter last year that was for the most part operating in a pre-covid environment and also the first quarter of the best revenue year in the segment’s history. Revenue for the last twelve months was $9,606,523, an increase of 2.26% over the same period last year and an increase of 1.37% over calendar year 2020. This is the first time this segment has surpassed $9.5 million in revenue in any twelve-month period and also happens to mark the best first quarter of revenue and the best twelve months of revenue in the segment’s history.

 

This was a very important quarter for the Stabilized Joint Venture segment. For two straight quarters, Dock 79’s occupancy has been above 94% at the end of the quarter, which is higher than it has been since September of 2019. As alluded to previously, in March, we completed a refinancing of Dock 79 as well as securing permanent financing for the Maren. This 12-year, interest-only loan will significantly lower our debt service both in terms of interest and by deferring any principal payments for the life of the loan. In paying off our preferred equity in The Maren, this loan also returns over $16 million to the Company in the form of $13.75 million in equity and $2.3 million in accrued interest. Most importantly, this quarter saw the stabilization and subsequent consolidation of The Maren as the joint venture achieved occupancy greater than 90%. Hitting this milestone less than three years after we began construction, and almost a year to the day after leasing commenced—to say it exceeded our expectations would stretch the definition of understatement. However obvious, it bears repeating that all of these things happened during a pandemic, which is a powerful testament to both the product at Riverfront on the Anacostia as well as its location. The fact that baseball has started back up with fans in attendance should only further interest in our properties and bolster revenues for our retail tenants.

 

We remain pleased with the current direction of our asset management segment, particularly the industrial assets. As mentioned previously, Cranberry Run is nearly 90% leased and occupied, the highest level of occupancy since we purchased it, and a sizeable increase from its 54% level of occupancy at this time last year. The speed with which we leased up and then sold our building at 1801 62^nd Street last year strengthened our commitment to this shift in our approach to industrial development. We have two adjacent buildings under construction at Hollander and intend follow a similar course of action. Beyond that, we have bolstered our land bank with the $10.5 million purchase of 55 acres in Aberdeen, Maryland. Once entitled, this property will be capable of supporting over 625,000 square feet of industrial product and will be essential for future industrial development as we finish developing our remaining inventory at Hollander Business Park.

 

This will be a year of transition on both a micro and macro level for the Company. As we finish construction this year on the remaining buildings at Bryant Street and the first of our two developments in Greenville, we will transition into a company with a far more substantial multifamily footprint as we as a nation are transitioning beyond COVID. We remain optimistic regarding the long-term success of these projects and the Company, because we can afford to remain optimistic. Our more than $160 million in liquidity allows us that luxury. We will continue to be opportunistic in repurchasing stock. During the first quarter of 2021, the Company repurchased 6,004 shares at an average cost of $43.95 per share.

 

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measure.

 

To supplement the financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, FRP presents certain non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The non-GAAP financial measure included in this quarterly report is net operating income (NOI). FRP uses this non-GAAP financial measure to analyze its operations and to monitor, assess, and identify meaningful trends in its operating and financial performance. This measure is not, and should not be viewed as, a substitute for GAAP financial measures.

 

 

Net Operating Income Reconciliation
Three months ended 03/31/21 (in thousands)
									Stabilized
	Asset								Joint				Mining				Unallocated				FRP
	Management				Development				Venture				Royalties				Corporate				Holdings
	Segment				Segment				Segment				Segment				Expenses				Totals
Net Income (loss)		12				(643	)			39,775				1,460				271				40,875
Income Tax Allocation		5				(238	)			10,112				542				100				10,521
Income (loss) before income taxes		17				(881	)			49,887				2,002				371				51,396
Less:
Gain on remeasurement of real estate investment		—				—				51,139				—				—				51,139
Unrealized rents		6				—				—				58				—				64
Interest income		—				993				—				—				382				1,375
Plus:
Unrealized rents		—				—				4				—				—				4
Equity in loss of Joint Venture		—				1,069				555				11				—				1,635
Interest Expense		—				—				914				—				11				925
Depreciation/Amortization		137				53				1,188				65				—				1,443
Management Co. Indirect		167				316				60				82				—				625
Allocated Corporate Expenses		214				419				65				81				—				779
Net Operating Income (loss)		529				(17	)			1,534				2,183				—				4,229

 

 

Net Operating Income Reconciliation
Three months ended 03/31/20 (in thousands)
									Stabilized
	Asset								Joint				Mining				Unallocated				FRP
	Management				Development				Venture				Royalties				Corporate				Holdings
	Segment				Segment				Segment				Segment				Expenses				Totals
Net Income (loss)		(90	)			(954	)			370				1,380				793				1,499
Income Tax Allocation		(33	)			(354	)			182				512				294				601
Income (loss) before income taxes		(123	)			(1,308	)			552				1,892				1,087				2,100
Less:
Equity in profit of Joint Ventures		—				—				83				—				—				83
Gains on sale of buildings		8				—				—				—				—				8
Unrealized rents		110				—				—				61				—				171
Interest income		—				891				—				—				1,100				1,991
Plus:
Unrealized rents		—				—				4				—				—				4
Equity in loss of Joint Venture		—				713				—				12				—				725
Interest Expense		—				—				38				—				13				51
Depreciation/Amortization		192				54				1,184				38				—				1,468
Management Co. Indirect		114				445				47				66				—				672
Allocated Corporate Expenses		308				712				70				97				—				1,187
Net Operating Income (loss)		373				(275	)			1,812				2,044				—				3,954

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS

 

Interest Rate Risk - We are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes through our variable-rate borrowings under our Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo.

 

Under the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement, the applicable margin for borrowings at March 31, 2021 was Daily 1-Month LIBOR plus 1.0%. The applicable margin for such borrowings will be increased in the event that our debt to capitalization ratio as calculated under the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement Facility exceeds a target level.

 

The Company did not have any variable rate debt at March 31, 2021, so a sensitivity analysis was not performed to determine the impact of hypothetical changes in interest rates on the Company’s results of operations and cash flows.

 

 

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

CONCLUSION REGARDING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

The Company also maintains a system of internal accounting controls over financial reporting that are designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.

 

All control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

 

As of March 31, 2021, the Company, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the CEO, CFO and CAO, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s CEO, CFO and CAO concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in alerting them in a timely manner to material information required to be included in periodic SEC filings.

 

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

 

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

 

Through its joint venture with MRP Realty, the Company is redeveloping the property located at 680 Rhode Island Avenue N.E. in Washington, D.C. In connection with the redevelopment, the Company discovered and removed three underground storage tanks. Post-excavation sampling of the sidewall and soil was conducted to investigate the potential extent of contamination. The sidewall sampling detected the presence of some petroleum-related

contaminants, only two of which (ethylbenzene and naphthalene) were detected at concentrations that exceeded applicable regulatory limits in a limited area of the sidewall.

 

The Company previously disclosed that on March 20, 2020, the Department of Energy and the Environment (“DOEE”) issued a Comprehensive Site Assessment Directive Letter dated March 20, 2020 (the “Directive”). The Directive indicated that DOEE’s Underground Storage Tank Branch had opened a Leaking Underground Storage Tank case relating to the former tanks, and directed preparation of a Work Plan and CSA report “to delineate the extent of both groundwater and soil contamination.” Notably, the Directive indicated that whether a Corrective Action Plan would be needed would be determined following DOEE’s review of the CSA report. The DOEE subsequently reviewed our CSA report and issued a No Further Action Letter on March 15, 2021.

 

 

  

 

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

 

 

Item 2. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER

(c)

Total

Number of

Shares

(d)

Purchased

Approximate

(a)

As Part of

Dollar Value of

Total

(b)

Publicly

Shares that May

Number of

Average

Announced

Yet Be Purchased

Shares

Price Paid

Plans or

Under the Plans

Period

Purchased

per Share

Programs

or Programs (1)

January 1

Through

January 31

2,169

$

44.38

2,169

$

9,531,000

February 1

Through

February 28

3,835

$

43.70

3,835

$

9,363,000

March 1

Through

March 31

—

$

—

—

$

9,363,000

Total

6,004

$

43.95

6,004

 

(1)

On February 4, 2015, the Board of Directors authorized management to expend up to $5,000,000 to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock from time to time as opportunities arise. On December 5, 2018, the Board of Directors approved a $10,000,000 increase in the Company’s stock repurchase authorization. On August 5, 2019, the Board of Directors approved a $10,000,000 increase in the Company’s stock repurchase authorization. On May 6, 2020, the Board of Directors approved a $10,000,000 increase in the Company’s stock repurchase authorization. On August 26, 2020, the Board of Directors approved a $10,000,000 increase in the Company’s stock repurchase authorization.

 

Item 6. EXHIBITS

 

(a)

Exhibits. The response to this item is submitted as a separate Section entitled "Exhibit Index", on page 39.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

			FRP Holdings, Inc.
Date:  May 12, 2021		By	JOHN D. BAKER II
			John D. Baker II
			Chief Executive Officer
			(Principal Executive Officer)
		By	JOHN D. BAKER III
			John D. Baker III.
			Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
			(Principal Financial Officer)
		By	JOHN D. KLOPFENSTEIN
			John D. Klopfenstein
			Controller and Chief Accounting
			Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

FRP HOLDINGS, INC.

FORM 10-Q FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

 

(31)(a)	Certification of John D. Baker II.
(31)(b)	Certification of John D. Baker III.
(31)(c)	Certification of John D. Klopfenstein.
(32)	Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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CERTIFICATIONS                                                                                                         Exhibit 31(a)

 

I, John D. Baker II, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of FRP Holdings, 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 officers 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 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 disclosures 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 changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial report; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officers 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 registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)

all significant deficiencies 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.

 

Date: May 12, 2021                                                                                      /s/John D. Baker II

                                                                                                                Chief Executive Officer

CERTIFICATIONS                                                                                                          Exhibit 31(b)

 

I, John D. Baker III, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of FRP Holdings, 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 officers 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 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 disclosures 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 changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial report; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officers 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 registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)

all significant deficiencies 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.

 

Date: May 12, 2021                                                                          /s/John D. Baker III

                                                                                                    Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

CERTIFICATIONS                                                                                                                 Exhibit 31(c)

 

I, John D. Klopfenstein, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of FRP Holdings, 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 officers 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 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 disclosures 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 changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial report; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officers 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 registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)

all significant deficiencies 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.

 

Date: May 12, 2021                                                                    /s/John D. Klopfenstein

                                                                                              Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 32

 

 

CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

 

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, each of the undersigned certifies that this periodic report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in this periodic report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of FRP Holdings, Inc.

 

			FRP Holdings, Inc.
Date:  May 12, 2021		By	/s/JOHN D. BAKER II
			John D. Baker II
			Chief Executive Officer
			(Principal Executive Officer)
		By	/s/JOHN D. BAKER III
			John D. Baker III
			Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
			(Principal Financial Officer)
		By	/s/JOHN D. KLOPFENSTEIN
			John D. Klopfenstein
			Controller and Chief Accounting
			Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

 

 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to FRP Holdings, Inc. and will be retained by FRP Holdings, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 

The foregoing certification accompanies the issuer’s Quarterly report on Form 10-Q and is not filed as provided in SEC Release Nos. 33-8212, 34-4751 and IC-25967, dated June 30, 2003.