Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
We are exposed to risks associated with market changes in interest rates. We manage our exposure to this market risk by monitoring available financing alternatives. Other than as described below, we do not currently expect any significant changes in our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates or in how we manage this exposure in the near future.
Fixed Rate Debt
As of December 31, 2021, our outstanding fixed rate debt consisted of the following mortgage notes:
Annual Annual Interest
Principal Interest Interest Payments
Debt Balance (1)
Rate (1)
Expense (1)
Maturity Due
Mortgage notes (186 properties in Hawaii) $ 650,000 4.31 % $ 28,015 2029 Monthly
$ 650,000 $ 28,015
(1) The principal balance, annual interest rate and annual interest expense are the amounts stated in the applicable contract. In accordance with GAAP, our carrying values and recorded interest expense may differ from these amounts because of market conditions at the time we assumed or issued this debt.
These mortgage notes require interest only payments until maturity. Because our mortgage notes require interest to be paid at a fixed rate, changes in market interest rates during the terms of these mortgage notes will not affect our interest obligations. If these mortgage notes are refinanced at an interest rate which is one percentage point higher or lower than shown above, our annual interest cost would increase or decrease by approximately $6,500.
Changes in market interest rates would affect the fair value of our fixed rate debt obligations. Increases in market interest rates decrease the fair value of our fixed rate debt, while decreases in market interest rates increase the fair value of our fixed rate debt. Based on the balance outstanding at December 31, 2021 and discounted cash flow analyses through the maturity date, and assuming no other changes in factors that may affect the fair value of our fixed rate debt obligation, a
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hypothetical immediate one percentage point change in the interest rates would change the fair value of this obligation by approximately $42,600.
Floating Rate Debt
At December 31, 2021, our floating rate debt consisted of $182,000 outstanding under our revolving credit facility. The maturity date of our revolving credit facility is June 29, 2022, We have an option to extend the maturity date of our revolving credit facility for one six month period, subject to the payment of extension fees and satisfaction of other conditions. No principal repayments are required under our revolving credit facility prior to maturity, and prepayments may be made at any time without penalty.
Borrowings under our revolving credit facility are in U.S. dollars and require interest to be paid at LIBOR plus a premium that varies based on our leverage ratio. Accordingly, we are vulnerable to changes in the U.S. dollar based short term rates, specifically LIBOR. In addition, upon renewal or refinancing of this obligation, we are vulnerable to increases in interest rate premiums due to market conditions or our perceived credit risk. Generally, a change in interest rates would not affect the value of our floating rate debt but would affect our operating results. The following table presents the approximate impact a one percentage point increase in interest rates would have on our annual floating rate interest expense at December 31, 2021:
Impact of an Increase in Interest Rates
Total Interest Annual
Interest Rate Outstanding Expense Earnings Per
Per Year Debt Per Year Share Impact (1)
At December 31, 2021 1.41 % $ 182,000 $ 2,566 $ (0.04)
One percentage point increase 2.41 % $ 182,000 $ 4,386 $ (0.07)
(1) Based on the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The following table presents the approximate impact a one percentage point increase in interest rates would have on our annual floating rate interest expense at December 31, 2021 if we were fully drawn on our revolving credit facility:
Impact of an Increase in Interest Rates
Total Interest Annual
Interest Rate Outstanding Expense Earnings Per
Per Year Debt Per Year Share Impact (1)
At December 31, 2021 1.41 % $ 750,000 $ 10,575 $ (0.16)
One percentage point increase 2.41 % $ 750,000 $ 18,075 $ (0.28)
(1) Based on the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The foregoing table shows the impact of an immediate one percentage point change in floating interest rates. If interest rates were to change gradually over time, the impact would be spread over time. Our exposure to fluctuations in floating interest rates will increase or decrease in the future with increases or decreases in the outstanding amounts of our revolving credit facility and any other floating rate debt.
LIBOR Phase Out
As of December 31, 2021, LIBOR has been phased out for new contracts and is expected to be phased out for pre-existing contracts by June 30, 2023. We are required to pay interest on borrowings under our revolving credit facility at floating rates based on LIBOR and interest we may pay on any future debt that we may incur may also require that we pay interest based upon LIBOR. We currently expect that the determination of interest under our revolving credit facility will be revised as provided under our credit agreement or amended as necessary to provide for an interest rate that approximates the existing interest rate as calculated in accordance with LIBOR. Despite our current expectations, we cannot be sure that any changes to the determination of interest under our agreements would approximate the current calculation in accordance with LIBOR. We cannot be certain of what standard, if any, will replace LIBOR.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The information required by this item is included in Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.