Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
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8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB Firm ID: 2468 )
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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REPORT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To
the Board of Directors and
Members
of Belpointe PREP, LLC
Opinion
on the Financial Statements
We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Belpointe PREP, LLC (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2024
and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in members’ capital and cash flows for each of the years
in the two-year period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial
statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year
period ended December 31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America .
Basis
for Opinion
These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company
in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission
and the PCAOB.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part
of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing
an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our
audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether
due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence
regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/
Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP
We
have served as the Company’s auditor since 2020.
New
York, New York
March
31, 2025
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Belpointe
PREP, LLC
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
(in
thousands, except unit and per unit data)
2024
2023
December 31,
2024
2023
Assets
Real estate
Land
$ 51,038
$ 38,741
Building and improvements
238,684
17,939
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
2,633
—
Intangible assets
8,530
9,172
Real estate under construction
191,308
291,130
Total real estate
492,193
356,982
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
( 6,917 )
( 3,441 )
Real estate, net
485,276
353,541
Cash and cash equivalents
24,737
20,125
Other assets
7,578
8,451
Total assets
$ 517,591
$ 382,117
Liabilities
Debt, net
$ 177,017
$ 19,678
Loan from affiliate
2,600
4,000
Due to affiliates
9,103
10,370
Lease liabilities
1,225
1,324
Accounts payable
13,322
12,584
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
10,267
9,097
Total liabilities
213,534
57,053
Commitments and contingencies
—
—
Members’ Capital
Class A units, unlimited units authorized, 3,664,173 and 3,622,399 units issued and outstanding at
December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively
301,776
322,626
Class B units, 100,000 units authorized, 100,000 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024
and 2023, respectively
—
—
Class M unit, one unit authorized, one unit issued and outstanding at December
31, 2024 and 2023, respectively
—
—
Total members’ capital excluding noncontrolling interests
301,776
322,626
Noncontrolling interests
2,281
2,438
Total members’ capital
304,057
325,064
Total liabilities and members’ capital
$ 517,591
$ 382,117
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Belpointe
PREP, LLC
Consolidated
Statements of Operations
(in
thousands, except unit and per unit data)
2024
2023
Years Ended December 31,
2024
2023
Revenue
Rental revenue
$ 2,675
$ 2,254
Total revenue
2,675
2,254
Expenses
Property expenses
6,839
4,179
General and administrative
5,111
6,335
Interest expense
10,006
—
Depreciation and amortization
4,215
2,067
Impairment of real estate
777
4,060
Total expenses
26,948
16,641
Other income
Interest income
646
113
Other expense
( 228 )
( 87 )
Total other income
418
26
Loss before income taxes
( 23,855 )
( 14,361 )
Provision for income taxes
( 1 )
( 1 )
Net loss
( 23,856 )
( 14,362 )
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
—
11
Net loss attributable to Belpointe PREP, LLC
$ ( 23,856 )
$ ( 14,351 )
Loss per Class A unit (basic and diluted)
Net loss per unit
$ ( 6.56 )
$ ( 4.04 )
Weighted-average units outstanding
3,638,258
3,553,319
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Belpointe
PREP, LLC
Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital
(in
thousands, except unit and per unit data)
Units
Amount
Units
Amount
Units
Amount
Interests
Interests
Capital
Class A units
Class B units
Class M unit
Total
Members’
Capital
Excluding
Noncontrolling
Non
controlling
Total
Members’
Units
Amount
Units
Amount
Units
Amount
Interests
Interests
Capital
Balance at December 31, 2022
3,523,449
$ 329,482
100,000
$ —
1
$ —
$ 329,482
$ 3,170
$ 332,652
Issuance of units
98,950
7,932
—
—
—
—
7,932
—
7,932
Contribution from noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
266
266
Distribution to noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
( 24 )
( 24 )
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests ( Note 5 )
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
( 963 )
( 963 )
Offering costs
—
( 437 )
—
—
—
—
( 437 )
—
( 437 )
Net loss
—
( 14,351 )
—
—
—
—
( 14,351 )
( 11 )
( 14,362 )
Balance at December 31, 2023
3,622,399
322,626
100,000
—
1
—
322,626
2,438
325,064
Balance
3,622,399
322,626
100,000
—
1
—
322,626
2,438
325,064
Issuance of units
41,774
3,061
—
—
—
—
3,061
—
3,061
Contribution from noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
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Distribution to noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
( 47 )
( 47 )
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests
—
( 39 )
—
—
—
—
( 39 )
( 161 )
( 200 )
Offering costs
—
( 16 )
—
—
—
—
( 16 )
—
( 16 )
Net loss
—
( 23,856 )
—
—
—
—
( 23,856 )
—
( 23,856 )
Balance at December 31, 2024
3,664,173
$ 301,776
100,000
$ —
1
$ —
$ 301,776
$ 2,281
$ 304,057
Balance
3,664,173
$ 301,776
100,000
$ —
1
$ —
$ 301,776
$ 2,281
$ 304,057
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Belpointe
PREP, LLC
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
(in
thousands)
2024
2023
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss
$ ( 23,856 )
$ ( 14,362 )
Adjustments to net loss:
Amortization of rent-related intangibles and straight-line rent adjustments
( 2 )
( 820 )
Depreciation and amortization including intangible assets and deferred financing costs
5,514
2,067
Impairment of real estate
777
4,060
Unrealized loss on interest rate derivatives, net
225
66
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in due to affiliates
2,513
1,896
Increase in other assets
( 223 )
( 228 )
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable
( 248 )
479
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities
1,611
( 103 )
Net cash used in operating activities
( 13,689 )
( 6,945 )
Cash flows from investing activities
Development of real estate
( 137,845 )
( 139,733 )
Other investing activity
( 244 )
( 200 )
Acquisition of real estate
—
( 5,190 )
Net cash used in investing activities
( 138,089 )
( 145,123 )
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from construction loans
102,767
21,874
Proceeds from term loans
55,755
—
Repayment of loan from affiliate
( 4,000 )
( 1,500 )
Payment of debt issuance costs
( 3,143 )
( 2,618 )
Proceeds from units issued
3,061
7,932
Proceeds from loan from affiliate
2,600
5,500
Distribution to noncontrolling interests
( 247 )
( 24 )
Other financing activities, net
226
( 96 )
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
52
216
Payment of offering costs
( 47 )
( 373 )
Payment of financing deposits
—
( 225 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
157,024
30,686
Net increase (decrease) in cash cash equivalents and restricted cash
5,246
( 121,382 )
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year
23,585
144,967
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of year
$ 28,831
$ 23,585
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BELPOINTE
PREP, LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note
1 – Organization, Business Purpose and Capitalization
Organization
and Business Purpose
Belpointe
PREP, LLC (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is focused
on identifying, acquiring, developing or redeveloping and managing commercial real estate located within “qualified opportunity
zones.” We were formed on January 24, 2020 as a Delaware limited liability company and qualify as a partnership and qualified opportunity
fund for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
At
least 90% of our assets consist of qualified opportunity zone property, and all of our assets are held by, and all of our operations
are conducted through, one or more operating companies (each an “Operating Company” and collectively, our “Operating
Companies”), either directly or indirectly through their subsidiaries. We are externally managed by Belpointe PREP Manager, LLC
(our “Manager”), an affiliate of our sponsor, Belpointe, LLC (our “Sponsor”). Subject to the oversight of our
board of directors (our “Board”), our Manager is responsible for managing our affairs on a day-to-day basis and for identifying
and making acquisitions and investments on our behalf.
Capitalization
We
are the successor in interest to Belpointe REIT, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“Belpointe REIT”), incorporated on June 19,
2018. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Belpointe REIT in an exchange
offer and related conversion and merger transaction.
On
May 9, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) declared effective our registration statement on Form
S-11, as amended (File No. 333-271262) (the “Follow-on Registration Statement”), registering the offer and sale of up to
$ 750,000,000 of our Class A units on a continuous “best efforts” basis by any method deemed to be an “at the market”
offering pursuant to Rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), including by offers
and sales made directly to investors or through one or more agents (our “Follow-on Offering”).
In
connection with the Follow-on Registration Statement, we entered into a non-exclusive dealer manager agreement with Emerson Equity LLC
(the “Dealer Manager”), a registered broker-dealer, for the sale of our Class A units through the Dealer Manager. The Dealer
Manager may enter into participating dealer agreements and wholesale agreements with other broker-dealers, referred to as “selling
group members,” to authorize those broker-dealers to solicit offers to purchase our Class A units. We pay our Dealer Manager commissions
of up to 0.25 %, and the selling group members commissions ranging from 0.25 % to 4.50 %, of the principal amount of Class A units sold
in the Follow-on Offering.
In
addition, the Follow-on Registration Statement constituted a post-effective amendment to our initial registration statement on Form S-11,
as amended (File No. 333-255424), registering our continuous primary offering of up to $ 750,000,000 of Class A units, declared effective
by the SEC on September 30, 2021 (our “Primary Offering” and, together with our Follow-on Offering, our “Public Offerings”).
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we have sold aggregate gross proceeds of $ 3.1 million, of Class A units in connection with our
Public Offerings. Together with the gross proceeds raised in Belpointe REIT, Inc.’s prior offerings, as of December 31, 2024, we
have raised aggregate gross offering proceeds of $ 357.3 million in our Public Offerings.
The
purchase price for Class A units in our Public Offerings is the lesser of (i) the current net asset value (the “NAV”) of
our Class A units, and (ii) the average of the high and low sale prices of our Class A units on the NYSE American (the “NYSE”)
during regular trading hours on the last trading day immediately preceding the investment date on which the NYSE was open for trading
and trading in our Class A units occurred. Our Manager calculates our NAV within approximately 60 days of the last day of each quarter,
and any adjustments take effect as of the first business day following its public announcement. On March 10, 2025, we announced that
our NAV as of December 31, 2024 was equal to $ 119.94 per Class A unit.
Note
2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis
of Presentation
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting and conform to accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and Article 8 of Regulation S-X of the rules and regulations
of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
In
the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, results
of operations and cash flows have been included and are of a normal and recurring nature.
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Basis
of Consolidation
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all of our accounts, including those of our controlled subsidiaries. The portion
of members’capital (deficit) in controlled subsidiaries that are not attributable, directly or indirectly, to us are presented
in noncontrolling interests. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
We
have evaluated our economic interests in entities to determine if they are deemed to be variable interest entities (“VIEs”)
and whether the entities should be consolidated. An entity is a VIE if it has any one of the following characteristics: (i) the entity
does not have enough equity at risk to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support; (ii) the at-risk equity
holders, as a group, lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest; or (iii) the entity is structured with non-substantive
voting rights. The distinction between a VIE and other entities is based on the nature and amount of the equity investment and the rights
and obligations of the equity investors. Fixed price purchase and renewal options within a lease, as well as certain decision-making
rights within a loan or joint-venture agreement, can cause us to consider an entity a VIE. Limited partnerships and other similar entities
that operate as a partnership will be considered VIEs unless the limited partners hold substantive kick-out rights or participation rights.
Significant
judgment is required to determine whether a VIE should be consolidated. We review all agreements and contractual arrangements to determine
whether (i) we or another party have any variable interests in an entity, (ii) the entity is considered a VIE, and (iii) which variable
interest holder, if any, is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. Determination of the primary beneficiary is based on whether a party
(a) has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE, and (b) has the obligation
to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.
The
following table presents the financial data of the consolidated VIEs included in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024
and 2023, respectively (amounts in thousands):
Schedule of Carrying Value Net Assets
2024
2023
December 31,
2024
2023
Assets
Real estate
Land
$ 41,223
$ 26,059
Building and improvements
236,165
12,953
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
2,633
—
Intangible assets
6,174
6,816
Real estate under construction
190,750
290,627
Total Real estate
476,945
336,455
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
( 5,578 )
( 2,161 )
Real estate, net
471,367
334,294
Cash and cash equivalents
2,566
8,204
Other assets
7,096
7,841
Total assets
$ 481,029
$ 350,339
Liabilities
Debt, net
$ 177,017
$ 19,678
Due to affiliates
3,413
7,292
Lease liabilities
21
25
Accounts payable
13,137
12,374
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
9,690
8,595
Total liabilities
$ 203,278
$ 47,964
An
interest in a VIE requires reconsideration when an event occurs that was not originally contemplated. At each reporting period we will
reassess whether there are any events that require us to reconsider our determination of whether an entity is a VIE and whether it should
be consolidated.
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Emerging
Growth Company Status
We
are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jump Start Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”).
Under Section 107 of the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies are permitted to use an extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B)
of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), for complying with new or revised accounting standards
that have different effective dates for public and private companies. We have elected to use the extended transition period provided
in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates
for public and private companies until the earlier of the date that we (i) are no longer an emerging growth company, or (ii) affirmatively
and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B). By electing to extend the transition period
for complying with new or revised accounting standards, our consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to the consolidated
financial statements of companies that comply with public company effective dates.
We
will remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of (i) December 31, 2026 (the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth
anniversary of our Primary Offering), (ii) the last day of the first fiscal year in which we have total annual gross revenue of at least
$1.07 billion, (iii) the last day of the first fiscal year in which we are deemed to be a “large accelerated filer,” as defined
in the rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and (iv) the date on which we have
issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three-year period.
To
the extent that we continue to qualify as a “smaller reporting company,” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act,
after we cease to qualify as an emerging growth company, certain of the exemptions available to us as an emerging growth company may
continue to be available to us as a smaller reporting company, including: (i) not being required to comply with the auditor attestation
requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; and (ii) the requirement to provide only two years of audited financial
statements, instead of three years.
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.
Liquidity
Our
primary need for liquidity is to fund our investments, including construction and development costs, pay our Public Offering and operating
fees and expenses, pay any distributions that we may make to the holders of our units and pay interest on our outstanding indebtedness.
As
of December 31, 2024, we held cash, cash equivalents and other short-term investments of $ 24.7 million. We believe that our cash
on-hand as of December 31, 2024, together with the anticipated net proceeds from our Public Offerings, the projected cash flows
from our real estate assets and our current and anticipated financing activities will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least
12 months from the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements.
Our
future needs for liquidity will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, our ability to generate cash flows from
operations, the timing and availability of net proceeds from our Public Offerings and any future offerings that we may conduct, the timing
and extent of our real estate acquisition and disposition activities, and the timing and extent of our construction and development costs.
Economic uncertainty, uncertainty surrounding legislation, regulation and government policy at the U.S. federal level, fluctuating interest
rates, unemployment rates, energy prices, tariffs, immigration, taxes, inflation, volatility in the real estate markets, slowdowns in
transaction volume, delays in financings from banks and other lenders and other negative trends may, in the future, adversely impact
our ability to timely access potential sources of liquidity. If we are unable to raise additional capital when desired, or on terms that
are acceptable to us, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
Segment
Reporting
We
are focused on identifying, acquiring, developing or redeveloping and managing real estate assets located within qualified
opportunity zones. Our operating segments are based on the way we organize and evaluate our business internally. We currently
operate in two
reportable segments, commercial and mixed-use, which are further described in Note 12 - Segment Reporting .
Allocation
of Purchase Price of Acquired Assets and Liabilities
Upon
the acquisition of real estate properties we determine whether a transaction is a business combination, which requires that the assets
acquired and liabilities assumed constitute a business. If the assets acquired are not a business, we account for the transaction as
an asset acquisition. We capitalize acquisition-related costs and fees associated with our asset acquisitions, and expense acquisition-related
costs and fees associated with business combinations.
It
is our policy to allocate the purchase price of properties to acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, buildings, fixtures and improvements,
and identified intangible lease assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases, as applicable,
the other value of in-place leases, certain development rights and the value of tenant relationships, based in each case on their fair
values. The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, which
value is then allocated to land, buildings and improvements based on management’s determination of the fair values of these assets.
We measure the aggregate value of other intangible assets acquired based on the difference between the property valued (i) with existing
in-place leases, adjusted to market rental rates, and (ii) as if vacant. Other factors considered include an estimate of carrying costs
during hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases.
We
consider information obtained about each property as a result of its pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing and leasing activities
in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired. In estimating carrying costs, we include real estate taxes,
insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods. We estimate
costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions and legal and other related expenses to the extent that such costs have
not already been incurred in connection with a new lease origination as part of the transaction. In connection with the purchase of real
property for development use, development rights are often transferred from one party to another to provide additional density. This
transfer of rights allows an entity to permit, construct and develop additional dwelling units. Accordingly, we allocate a portion of
the purchase price to these development right intangible assets based on the value attributed to the land of which we do not hold title
to but are provided density transfer rights over. These rights are amortized to amortization expense over the useful life based on the
respective contract. If the rights are transferred in perpetuity and there are no legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic
or other factors that limit its useful life, we consider the intangible asset indefinite-lived and therefore do not amortize.
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The
total amount of other intangible assets acquired are further allocated to in-place lease values and customer relationship intangible
values based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and our overall relationship
with that respective tenant. We consider the nature and extent of our existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects
for developing new business with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality and expectations of lease renewals (including those existing
under the terms of the lease agreement), among other factors. We amortize the value of in-place leases to depreciation and amortization
expense over the remaining term of the respective leases (as well as any applicable below market renewal options). The value of customer
relationship intangibles will be amortized to expense over the initial term in the respective leases, but in no event will the amortization
periods for the intangible assets exceed the remaining depreciable life of the building. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized
portion of the in-place lease value and customer relationship intangibles would be charged to expense in that period.
The
values of acquired above-market and below-market leases are determined based on our experience and the relevant facts and circumstances
that existed at the time of the acquisitions and are recorded based on the present values (using discount rates which reflect the risks
associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the leases negotiated
and in place at the time of acquisition of the properties, and (ii) our estimate of fair market lease rates for the properties or equivalent
properties. Such valuations include consideration of the non-cancellable terms of the respective leases (as well as any applicable below
market renewal options). The values of above and below-market leases associated with the original non-cancelable lease term are amortized
to rental revenue over the terms of the respective non-cancelable lease periods. The portion of the values of the leases associated with
below-market renewal options, that are likely to be exercised, are amortized to rental revenue over the respective renewal periods.
When
we acquire leveraged properties, the fair value of the related debt instruments is determined using a discounted cash flow model with
rates that take into account the credit of the tenants, where applicable, and interest rate risk. Such resulting premium or discount
is amortized over the remaining term of the obligation and is included in Other expense in our consolidated statements of operations.
We also consider the value of the underlying collateral taking into account the quality of the collateral, the credit quality of the
tenant, the time until maturity and the current interest rate.
The
determination of the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired requires the use of significant assumptions with regard to current
market rental rates, discount rates and other variables.
Real
Estate
Real
estate is carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures which improve or extend the useful life of the assets are capitalized,
while expenditures for maintenance and repairs, which do not extend lives of the assets, are charged to expense.
Deprecation
is calculated using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the respective assets (not to exceed 40 years).
Project
costs directly related to the construction and development of real estate projects (including but not limited to interest and related
loan fees, property taxes, insurance and legal costs) are capitalized as a cost of the project. Indirect project costs that relate to
projects are capitalized and allocated to the projects to which they relate. Pertaining to assets under development, capitalization begins
when both direct and indirect project costs have been made and it is probable that development of the future asset is probable. If we
suspend substantially all activities related to the project, we will cease cost capitalization of indirect costs until activities are
resumed. We will not suspend cost capitalization for brief interruptions, interruptions that are externally imposed, or delays that are
inherent in the development process unless there are other circumstances involved that warrant a judgmental decision to cease capitalization.
In addition, capitalization of project costs will cease when the project is considered substantially completed and occupied, or ready
for its intended use (but no later than one year from cessation of major construction activity). Upon substantial completion, depreciation
of these assets will commence. If discrete portions of a project are substantially completed and occupied and other portions have not
yet reached that stage, the substantially completed portions are accounted for separately. We allocate costs incurred between the portions
under construction and the portions substantially completed and only capitalize those costs associated with the portions under construction.
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Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
We
evaluate our tangible and identifiable intangible real estate assets for impairment when events such as delays or changes in development,
declines in a property’s operating performance, deteriorating market conditions, or environmental or legal concerns bring recoverability
of the carrying value of one or more assets into question. When qualitative factors indicate the possibility of impairment, the total
undiscounted cash flows of the property, including proceeds from disposition, are compared to the net book value of the property. If
the carrying value of the asset exceeds the undiscounted cash flows of the asset, an impairment loss is recorded in earnings to reduce
the carrying value of the asset to fair value, calculated as the discounted net cash flows of the property. In circumstances where the
highest and best use of a property is the fee simple value of vacant land, we compare book value of the property to the appraised value
of the land. If the carrying value of the asset exceeds the appraised value of the land, an impairment loss is recorded to reduce the
carrying value to the appraised value.
Abandoned
Pursuit Costs
Pre-development
and due diligence costs incurred in pursuit of new development and acquisition opportunities, which we deem to be probable, will be capitalized
in Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. If the development or acquisition opportunity is not probable or the status of the
project changes such that it is deemed no longer probable, the costs incurred will be expensed.
Initial
Direct Costs
Initial
direct costs are incremental costs of a lease that would not have been incurred had the lease not been executed. Such costs include lease
incentives and leasing commissions. Costs incurred to obtain tenant leases are amortized using the straight-line method over the term
of the related lease agreement. If the lease is terminated early, the remaining unamortized deferred leasing cost is written off. Initial
direct costs are capitalized in Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets.
Deferred
Financing Costs
Deferred
financing costs include fees and other expenditures necessary to obtain debt financing and are amortized on a straight-line basis, which
approximates the effective interest method, over the term of the loan. In situations where financing is in place, deferred financing
costs are generally presented as a direct deduction from the related debt liability and any unamortized financing costs are generally
charged to earnings when debt is retired before the maturity date.
Derivative
Instruments
Our
derivative instruments are measured at fair value and are recorded as either assets or liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets
depending on the pertinent rights or obligations under the applicable derivative contract. The derivative contracts that we may enter
into are generally concurrent with obtaining floating rate debt and are intended to manage the economic risk of increases in benchmark
interest rates. Our derivative instruments are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes, and therefore we account for changes
in the fair value of the derivative instruments as either a gain or loss in the consolidated statements of operations.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
Cash
and cash equivalents consist of cash held in major financial institutions, cash on hand and liquid investments with original maturities
of three months or less. Cash balances may at times exceed federally insurable limits per institution, however, we deposit our cash and
cash equivalents with high credit-quality institutions to minimize credit risk exposure.
Restricted
Cash
Restricted
cash consists of amounts required to be reserved pursuant to contractual obligations and lender agreements for debt service. The following
table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within our consolidated balance sheets to our
consolidated statements of cash flows (amounts in thousands):
Schedule
of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
2024
2023
December 31,
2024
2023
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 24,737
$ 20,125
Restricted
cash (1)
4,094
3,460
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
$ 28,831
$ 23,585
(1) Restricted
cash is included within Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets.
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Subscriptions
Receivable
Subscriptions
receivable consists of units that have been issued with subscriptions that have not yet settled. Subscriptions receivable are carried
at cost which approximates fair value. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there was no subscriptions that had not yet settled.
Non-controlling
Interest
A
non-controlling interest in a subsidiary (minority interest) is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported
as equity in the consolidated financial statements and separate from the parent company’s equity. In addition, consolidated net
loss is required to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest and
the amount of consolidated net loss attributable to the parent and the noncontrolling interests are required to be disclosed on the face
of the consolidated statements of operations.
Organization,
Public Offerings and Other Operating Costs
Organization
costs are expensed as incurred. Offering expenses include, without limitation, legal, accounting, printing, mailing and filing fees and
expenses, fees and expenses of our escrow agent and transfer agent. Offering costs, when incurred, will be charged to members’
equity against the gross proceeds of an offering. Our Public Offering costs for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, were less
than $ 0.1 million, and $ 0.4 million, respectively. We became liable to reimburse our Manager and its affiliates, including our Sponsor,
when the first closing was held in connection with our Primary Offering, which occurred in October 2021.
Pursuant
to a management agreement by and among the Company, our Operating Companies and our Manager (the “Management Agreement”),
we reimburse our Manager, Sponsor, and their respective affiliates, for actual expenses incurred on our behalf in connection with the
selection, acquisition or origination of an investment, whether or not we ultimately acquire or originate the investment. We also reimburse
our Manager, Sponsor, and their respective affiliates, for out-of-pocket expenses paid to third parties in connection with providing
services to us. Pursuant to the employee and cost sharing agreement by and among the Company, our Operating Companies, our Manager and
our Sponsor (the “Employee and Cost Sharing Agreement”), we reimburse our Sponsor and our Manager for expenses incurred for
our allocable share of the salaries, benefits and overhead of personnel providing services to us. The expenses are payable, at the election
of the recipient, in cash, by issuance of our Class A units at the then-current NAV, or through some combination of the foregoing.
Reclassifications
Certain
prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Risks
and Uncertainties
Demand
for commercial and mixed-use rental properties is subject to uncertainty as a result of a number of factors, including, among
others, increasing interest rates, the availability of credit, higher rates of inflation, the rate of unemployment, and ongoing
supply chain disruptions. The potential effect of these and other factors presents material uncertainty and risk with respect to our
future performance and financial results, including the potential to negatively impact our costs of operations, our financing
arrangements, the value of our investments, and the laws, regulations, and government and regulatory policies applicable to us. We
are closely monitoring the potential impact of these and other factors on all aspects of our investments and operations.
Other
Assets and Liabilities
Other
assets in our consolidated balance sheets include our transaction costs pertaining to our deal pursuits, restricted cash, interest on
loan receivables, property deposits, capitalized leasing commissions, corporate fixed assets, utility deposits, prepaid expenses, and
accounts receivable. We include accrued expenses, straight-line lease liabilities, accrued interest, prepaid rent, leasing commission payables and security
deposits payable in Accrued expenses and other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.
Income
Taxes
We
intend to operate in a manner that will allow us to qualify as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Generally, an entity
that is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes is not a taxable entity and incurs no U.S. federal income tax liability.
Accordingly, no provision for U.S. federal income taxes has been made in our consolidated financial statements. If we fail to qualify
as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes in any taxable year, and if we are not entitled to relief under the Code for an
inadvertent termination of our partnership status, we will be subject to federal and state income tax on our taxable income at regular
corporate income tax rates.
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Loss
Per Unit
Loss
per unit represents both basic and dilutive per-unit amounts for the period presented in our consolidated financial statements. Basic
and diluted loss per unit is calculated by dividing Net loss attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of Class A units
outstanding during the year.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
In
March 2024, the SEC adopted final rules under Release No. 33-11275, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures
for Investors (the “Climate Rules”). The Climate Rules require quantitative and qualitative disclosure of certain climate-related
information in registration statements and annual reports filed. These disclosures include financial statement footnote disclosure related
to the effects of certain severe weather events and other natural conditions. In April 2024, the SEC issued an order staying the Climate
Rules pending completion of a judicial review of certain petitions challenging their validity. If the stay is lifted, the effective dates
remain unchanged and we remain a smaller reporting company, emerging growth company or non-accelerated filer, the Climate Rules will
be effective for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2027. We are currently evaluating the impact of the Climate Rules on our consolidated
financial statements.
Recently
Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In
November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)
2023-07, S e gment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”).
ASU 2023-07 is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods in fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2024. The objective of ASU 2023-07 is to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily
through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 during the fourth quarter of 2024
and these consolidated financial statements incorporate the required disclosures. See Note 12 - Segment Reporting .
Note
3 – Leases
Lessor
Accounting
We
own rental properties which are leased to tenants under operating leases that typically have terms of between 12 and 24 months with
current expirations ranging from 2025 to 2040, and with options to extend or terminate the leases. Revenues from such leases are
reported as Rental revenue in our consolidated statements of operations, and are comprised of (i) lease components, which includes
fixed and variable lease payments and (ii) non-lease components which includes reimbursements of property level operating expenses.
We do not separate non-lease components from the related lease components as the timing and pattern of transfer are the same and
account for the combined component.
Fixed
lease revenues represent the base rent that each tenant is required to pay in accordance with the terms of their respective leases reported
on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable term of the lease. Variable lease revenues include payments based on (i) tenant reimbursements,
(ii) changes in the index or market-based indices after the inception of the lease, (iii) percentage rents, or (iv) the operating performance
of the property. Variable lease revenues are not recognized until the specific events that trigger the variable payments have occurred.
The
following table summarizes the components of lease revenues (amounts in thousands):
Schedule
of Components of Lease Revenues
2024
2023
Years Ended December 31,
2024
2023
Fixed lease revenues
$ 2,121
$ 1,019
Variable lease revenues (1)
552
415
Lease revenues (2) (3)
$ 2,673
$ 1,434
(1) Includes
reimbursements for property taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance services.
(2) Excludes
lease intangible amortization of less than $ 0.1 million, and $ 0.8 million, for the years
ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
(3) Excludes
straight-line rent of less than $ 0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023,
respectively.
In
certain of our leases, the tenant is obligated to pay the real estate taxes, insurance, and certain other expenses directly to the vendor.
These obligations, which have been assumed by the tenants, are not reflected in our consolidated financial statements. To the extent
any such tenant defaults on its lease or if it is deemed probable that the tenant will fail to pay for such obligations, a liability
for such obligations would be recorded.
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We
assess the collectability of substantially all lease payments due, including unbilled rent receivable balances, by reviewing a tenant’s
payment history and financial condition, and the age of the receivables. Changes to collectability are recognized as a current period
adjustment to rental revenue. We have assessed the collectability of all recorded lease revenues as probable as of December 31, 2024.
Minimum
Future Lease Payments
The
following table summarizes the minimum future contractual rents to be received (exclusive of expenses paid by tenants, and percentage
of sales rents) on non-cancellable tenant operating leases as of December 31, 2024 (amounts in thousands):
Schedule
of Minimum Future Lease Payments
For the year ended December 31, (1)
(1)
2025
$ 5,569
2026
3,287
2027
1,324
2028
1,352
2029
1,348
Thereafter
10,720
Total (2)
$ 23,600
(1) A majority of our operating leases have terms of between 12 and 24 months, however expiration dates range from 2025
to 2040.
(2) Excludes
$ 0.1 million of straight-line rent and $ 1.2 million of lease intangible amortization.
Note
4 – Related Party Arrangements
Our
Transactions with Belpointe Development Holding, LLC
On
May 16, 2024, we entered into an agreement, which has since been amended, to borrow up to $ 3.0 million in principal amount from Belpointe
Development Holding, LLC, an affiliate of our Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to the terms of a revolving credit facility agreement
(the “BDH Facility”). Interest accrues on the BDH Facility at an annual rate of 5.0 %, due and payable at maturity. The BDH
Facility is due to mature on August 31, 2026 . Proceeds under the BDH Facility are to be used for general corporate purposes. As of December
31, 2024, the BDH Facility had an outstanding principal balance of $ 2.6 million and accrued interest of less than $ 0.1 million.
On
October 30, 2023, we borrowed $ 1.5 million from Belpointe Development Holding, LLC, an entity in which certain immediate family members
of our Chief Executive Officer have a passive indirect minority beneficial ownership interest, pursuant to the terms of an unsecured
promissory note (the “BDH Note”). The BDH Note was due and payable on March 31, 2024 and interest accrued on the BDH Note
at an annual rate of 4.5 %. The proceeds of the loan were used for general corporate purposes. On December 29, 2023, the BDH Note, including
accrued interest of less than $ 0.1 million, was repaid in full.
Our
Transaction with Lacoff Holding II, LLC
On
December 29, 2023, we borrowed $ 4.0 million from Lacoff Holding II LLC, an affiliate of our Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to the
terms of a promissory note (the “LH II Loan”). The LH II Loan was due and payable on April 1, 2024 and interest accrued on
the LH II Note at an annual rate of 5.26 %. The proceeds of the loan were used for general corporate purposes. On February 8, 2024, the
LH II Loan, including accrued interest of less than $ 0.1 million, was repaid in full.
Joint
Ventures
During
the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, less than $ 0.1 million, and less than $ 0.1 million, respectively, of noncontrolling interest
contributions were made by affiliates of our Sponsor representing their 0.1 % ownership in various investments. These noncontrolling interests
will be allocated profit and loss in accordance with the respective operating agreements.
Our
Relationship with Our Manager and Sponsor
Our
Manager is an affiliate of our Sponsor and is indirectly owned by our Chief Executive Officer and beneficially owned by certain immediate
family members of our Chief Executive Officer. Our Manager and its affiliates, including our Sponsor, receive fees or reimbursements
in connection with our Public Offerings and the management of our investments.
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The
following table summarizes the fees incurred on our behalf by, and expenses reimbursable to, our Manager and its affiliates, including
our Sponsor, in accordance with the terms of our relevant agreements with such parties (amounts in thousands):
Schedule of Non Cash Activity to Related Party
2024
2023
Years Ended December 31,
2024
2023
Amounts included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
Costs incurred by our Manager and its affiliates (1)
$ 3,128
$ 3,050
Management fees (2)
2,705
2,693
Insurance (3)
793
449
Director compensation
80
80
Costs and expenses related parties
$ 6,706
$ 6,272
Capitalized costs included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Development fee and reimbursements
$ 5,438
$ 7,324
Insurance (3)
2,479
2,160
Capitalized costs
$ 7,917
$ 9,484
(1) Includes
wage, overhead and other reimbursements to our Manager and its affiliates, including our
Sponsor, which are included in General and administrative in our consolidated statements
of operations.
(2) Included
in Property expenses in our consolidated statements of operations.
(3) Our
insurance premiums are prepaid and are included in Other assets in our consolidated balance
sheets and are amortized monthly to either Property expenses in our consolidated statements
of operations or Real estate under construction in our consolidated balance sheets.
The
following table summarizes amounts included in Due to affiliates in our consolidated balance sheets (amounts in thousands):
Schedule of Due to Related Party
2024
2023
December 31,
2024
2023
Amounts Due to affiliates
Management fees
$ 4,070
$ 1,365
Development fees
2,546
6,129
Employee cost sharing and reimbursements (1)
2,388
2,856
Accrued interest
79
—
Director compensation
20
20
Amounts
Due to affiliates
$ 9,103
$ 10,370
(1) Includes
wage, overhead and other reimbursements to our Manager and its affiliates, including our
Sponsor.
Public
Offering Expenses
Our
Manager and its affiliates, including our Sponsor, are reimbursed, for organizational and offering expenses incurred in connection with
our Public Offerings. We became liable to reimburse our Manager and its affiliates, including our Sponsor, when the first closing was
held in connection with our Primary Offering, which occurred in October 2021.
There
were no organizational or Public Offering expenses incurred by our Manager and its affiliates during the years ended December 31, 2024
and 2023.
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Other
Operating Expenses
Pursuant
to the terms of a management agreement between us, our Operating Companies and our Manager (the “Management Agreement”),
we reimburse our Manager, Sponsor and their respective affiliates for actual expenses incurred on our behalf in connection with the selection,
acquisition or origination of investments, whether or not we ultimately acquire or originate an investment. We also reimburse our Manager,
Sponsor and their respective affiliates for out-of-pocket expenses paid to third parties in connection with providing services to us.
Pursuant
to the terms of an employee and cost sharing agreement between us, our Operating Companies, our Manager and our Sponsor, we reimburse
our Sponsor and our Manager for expenses incurred for our allocable share of the salaries, benefits and overhead of personnel providing
services to us. During the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, our Manager and its affiliates, including our Sponsor, incurred operating
expenses of $ 2.6 million and $ 2.9 million, respectively, on our behalf. The expenses are payable, at the election of the recipient, in
cash, by issuance of our Class A units at the then-current NAV, or through some combination of the foregoing. As of December 31, 2024,
all expenses incurred since inception have been paid in cash.
Management
Fee
Subject
to the limitations set forth in our Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement (our “Operating Agreement”)
and the oversight of our Board, our Manager is responsible for managing our affairs on a day-to-day basis and for the origination, selection,
evaluation, structuring, acquisition, financing and development of our commercial real estate properties, real estate-related assets,
including but not limited to commercial real estate loans, and debt and equity securities issued by other real estate-related companies,
as well as private equity acquisitions and investments, and opportunistic acquisitions of other qualified opportunity funds and qualified
opportunity zone businesses.
Pursuant
to the Management Agreement, we pay our Manager a quarterly management fee in arrears of one-fourth of 0.75 %. The management fee is based
on our NAV at the end of each quarter.
Development
Fees and Reimbursements
Affiliates
of our Sponsor are entitled to receive (i) development fees on each project in an amount that is usual and customary for comparable services
rendered to similar projects in the geographic market of the project, and (ii) reimbursements for their expenses, such as employee compensation
and other overhead expenses incurred in connection with the project.
In
connection with our acquisition of several parcels, comprising 1.6-acres of land, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, in October 2020,
and our acquisition of 900 8th Avenue South (as defined and described in greater detail in “Note 5 – Real Estate, Net” ),
a development fee of 4.5 % of total project costs will be charged throughout the course of each project, of which one half was due at
the close of each acquisition.
On
March 29, 2022, we commenced construction on one of our properties located in Sarasota, Florida, and in connection therewith, due to
an increase in scope of work, we agreed to increase the development fee payable to an affiliate of our Sponsor under the terms of our
existing development management agreement from 4.0 % to 4.25 %. In addition, again due to the increase in scope of work, as well as due
to increases in construction costs, we also revised our construction budget. As a result of the increase in development fees and revisions
to our construction budget, we incurred an additional upfront development fee of $ 2.5 million, which is included in Real estate under
construction in our consolidated balance sheets. The remaining development fee will be charged throughout the course of the project in
accordance with the terms of the development management agreement.
During
the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, we incurred development fees earned during the construction phase of $ 4.2 million, and $ 5.9
million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, $ 2.5 million and $ 6.1 million, respectively, remained due and payable to our
affiliates for development fees.
During
the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, we incurred employee reimbursement expenditures to our affiliates acting as development
managers of $ 1.7 million, and $ 1.6 million, respectively, of which $ 1.1 million, and $ 1.2 million, respectively, is included in Real
estate under construction in our consolidated balance sheets, and $ 0.6 million, $ 0.4 million, respectively, is included in General and
administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, $ 1.2 million and $ 1.3 million,
respectively, remained due and payable to our affiliates for employee reimbursement expenditures.
On
April 25, 2023, each of the indirect majority-owned subsidiaries for our Nashville investments entered into development management agreements
with certain development entities in which immediate family members of our Chief Executive Officer have a passive indirect minority beneficial
ownership interest (collectively, the “Nashville DMAs”). The aggregate development fees payable under the Nashville DMAs
are equal to 55 % of 4.5 % of the development budget or hard costs, as applicable. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we incurred
$ 0.4 million of development fees related to the Nashville DMAs, which were capitalized to Real estate under construction in our consolidated
balance sheets, with the remaining development fees payable upon our achieving various milestones throughout the development of our Nashville
investments. As of December 31, 2024, $ 0.4 million in development fees related to the Nashville DMAs remained outstanding and payable.
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Acquisition
Fees
We
will pay our Manager, Sponsor, or an affiliate of our Manager or Sponsor, an acquisition fee equal to 1.5 % of the total value of any
acquisition transaction, including any acquisition through merger with another entity (but excluding any transactions in which our Sponsor,
or an affiliate of our Manager or Sponsor, would otherwise receive a development fee). We did not incur any acquisition fees during the
years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, since all investments acquired during these periods were, or will be, subject to payment of development
fees.
Insurance
Certain
immediate family members of our Chief Executive Officer have a passive indirect minority beneficial ownership interest in Belpointe Specialty
Insurance, LLC (“Belpointe Specialty Insurance”). Belpointe Specialty Insurance has acted as our broker in connection with
the placement of insurance coverage for certain of our properties and operations. Belpointe Specialty Insurance earns brokerage commissions
related to the brokerage services that it provides to us, which commissions vary, are based on a percentage of the premiums that we pay
and are set by the insurer. We have also engaged Belpointe Specialty Insurance to provide us with contract insurance consulting services
related to owner-controlled insurance programs, for which we pay an administration fee.
During
the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, we obtained insurance coverage and paid premiums in the aggregate amount of $ 2.9 million,
and $ 2.6 million, respectively, from which Belpointe Specialty Insurance earned commissions and administrative fees of $ 0.2 million,
and $ 0.2 million, respectively. Insurance premiums are prepaid and are included in Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets.
Economic
Dependency
Under
various agreements we have engaged our Manager and its affiliates, including in certain cases our Sponsor, to provide certain
services that are essential to us, including asset management services, asset acquisition and disposition services, supervision of
our Public Offerings and any other offerings that we may conduct, as well as other administrative responsibilities for the Company,
including, without limitation, accounting services and investor relations services. As a result of these relationships, we are
dependent upon our Manager and its affiliates, including our Sponsor. In the event that our Manager and its affiliates are unable to
provide us with the services that we have engaged them to provide, we would be required to find alternative service
providers.
Note
5 – Real Estate, Net
Acquisitions
of Real Estate During 2023
On
June 28, 2022, through an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of our Operating Company, we acquired a 70.2 % controlling interest (the
“CMC Interest”) in CMC Storrs SPV, LLC (“CMC”), a holding company for an approximately 60 -acre site located in
Mansfield, Connecticut. As part of the transaction, two unaffiliated joint venture partners (the “CMC JV Partners”) were
deemed to have made initial capital contributions to CMC. Following our acquisition of the CMC Interest, we discovered that one of the
CMC JV Partners had misappropriated cash from the other’s cash account. Accordingly, the CMC JV Partner forfeited $ 1.0 million,
or 29.8 %, of their noncontrolling interest in CMC on March 24, 2023 (a non-cash financing activity during the year ended December 31,
2023). As a result of the forfeiture, we indirectly own a 100 % controlling interest in CMC.
On
August 24, 2023, through an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of our Operating Company, we acquired land located in Sarasota, Florida,
that was previously subject to a ground lease for a purchase price of $ 4.9 million, inclusive of transaction costs of $ 0.1 million. We
accounted for the transaction as an asset acquisition. As the acquired land is being held for development, the total purchase price was
allocated to Real estate under construction on the consolidated balance sheets.
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Real
Estate Under Construction
The
following table provides the activity of our Real estate under construction (amounts in thousands):
Schedule
of Real Estate Under Construction
2024
2023
December 31,
2024
2023
Beginning balance
$ 291,130
$ 133,898
Placed in service
( 235,675 )
—
Capitalized costs (1) (2)
133,236
155,969
Capitalized interest
3,394
387
Impairment charges (3)
( 777 )
( 4,060 )
Land held for development (4)
—
4,936
Ending balance
$ 191,308
$ 291,130
(1) Includes
development fees and employee reimbursement expenditures. See “Note 4 – Related Party Agreements” for additional details regarding our transactions with related parties.
(2) Includes
direct and indirect project costs to the construction and development of real estate projects,
including but not limited to loan fees, property taxes and insurance, incurred of $ 5.4 million
and $ 3.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(3) Impairments
for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are in relation to one of our real estate
assets located in Nashville, Tennessee, based on our conclusion that the estimated fair market
value of the real estate asset was lower than the carrying value, and as a result, we reduced
the carrying value to the estimated fair market value.
(4) Includes
the acquisition of land located in Sarasota, Florida during the year ended December 31, 2023
as discussed above.
Placed
in Service
During
the year ended December 31, 2024, our 1991 Main Street, Sarasota, Florida (“Aster & Links”) development project reached
substantial completion, and as a result, we reclassified $ 235.7 million from Real estate under construction to Land ($ 12.3 million),
Building and improvements ($ 220.8 million), and Furniture, fixtures and equipment ($ 2.6 million) on our consolidated balance sheets.
Non-cash
Disclosures
Real
estate under construction includes non-cash investing activity of $ 21.0 million for year ended December 31, 2024 (inclusive of unpaid
development fees of $ 2.2 million and unpaid employee cost sharing and reimbursements of $ 0.9 million) and $ 27.6 million for the year
ended December 31, 2023 (inclusive of unpaid development fees of $ 6.1 million and unpaid employee cost sharing and reimbursements of
$ 1.3 million).
Depreciation
Expense
Depreciation
expense was $ 4.0 million, and $ 0.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively, and is included in Depreciation
and amortization in our consolidated statements of operations.
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Note
6 – Intangible Assets and Liabilities
The
following table summarizes our intangible assets and liabilities (amounts in thousands):
Schedule
of Intangible Assets And Liabilities
December 31,
2024
2023
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
In-place leases
$ 2,871
$ ( 1,188 )
$ 1,683
$ 3,513
$ ( 1,699 )
$ 1,814
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Development rights
5,659
—
5,659
5,659
—
5,659
Total intangible assets
$ 8,530
$ ( 1,188 )
$ 7,342
$ 9,172
$ ( 1,699 )
$ 7,473
Finite-Lived Intangible Liabilities
Below-market leases
$ ( 1,743 )
$ 518
$ ( 1,225 )
$ ( 2,100 )
$ 776
$ ( 1,324 )
Total intangible liabilities
$ ( 1,743 )
$ 518
$ ( 1,225 )
$ ( 2,100 )
$ 776
$ ( 1,324 )
During
the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, the amortization of in-place lease intangible assets was $ 0.1 million, and $ 1.2 million,
respectively, and is included in Depreciation and amortization in our consolidated statements of operations.
During
the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, the amortization of below-market lease liability was $ 0.1 million and $ 0.8 million,
respectively, and is included in Rental revenue in our consolidated statements of operations.
Based
on the intangible assets and liabilities recorded as of December 31, 2024, scheduled annual net amortization of intangibles for
the next five calendar years and thereafter is as follows (amounts in thousands):
Schedule of Annual Net Amortization
of Intangibles
Years Ending December 31,
Increase in
Rental Revenue
Increase to
Amortization
Net
2025
$ ( 80 )
$ 114
$ 34
2026
( 80 )
114
34
2027
( 80 )
114
34
2028
( 80 )
114
34
2029
( 80 )
114
34
Thereafter
( 825 )
1,113
288
$ ( 1,225 )
$ 1,683
$ 458
Note
7 – Debt, Net
2024
Debt Transactions
On
June 28, 2024, our indirect majority-owned subsidiary entered into a variable-rate construction loan agreement for up to $ 104.0 million
in principal amount (the “1000 First Construction Loan”) with various lenders.
On
June 26, 2024, our indirect majority-owned subsidiary entered into a fixed-rate loan agreement for $ 10.0 million in principal amount
(the “900 8th Land Loan”) with KHRE SMA Funding, LLC.
On
January 31, 2024, our indirect majority-owned subsidiary entered into a fixed-rate mezzanine loan agreement for up to $ 56.4 million in
principal amount (the “1991 Main Mezzanine Loan”) with Southern Realty Trust Holdings, LLC.
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2023
Debt Transactions
On
May 12, 2023, our indirect majority-owned subsidiary entered into a variable-rate construction loan agreement for up to $ 130.0 million
in principal amount (the “1991 Main Construction Loan”) with Bank OZK.
The
following table details our Debt, net (dollars in thousands):
Schedule
of Debt, Net
Indebtedness
Interest Rate
Maturity Date
Maximum Facility
2024
2023
Carrying Value as of
December 31,
Indebtedness
Interest Rate
Maturity Date
Maximum Facility
2024
2023
Fixed rate loans:
1991 Main Mezzanine
Loan (1) (3)
13.00 %
May 2027
$ 56,378
$ 46,243
$ —
900 8th Land Loan (2)
9.50 %
June 2025
N/A
10,000
—
Variable rate loans:
1991 Main Construction Loan
(1) (4)
SOFR
+ 3.45 %
May 2027
$ 130,000
97,521
23,076
1000
First Construction Loan (5)
SOFR
+ 3.80 %
June 2027
$ 104,000
29,468
—
Total debt
183,232
23,076
Unamortized debt issuance costs
( 3,931 )
( 2,239 )
Unamortized debt discount
( 2,284 )
( 1,159 )
Debt, net
$ 177,017
$ 19,678
(1) Loan
contains a one-year extension option, subject to certain restrictions.
(2) The
900 8th Land Loan contains two six-month extension options, subject to certain restrictions.
(3) We
are required to maintain an interest reserve and carry reserve for purposes of paying accrued
but unpaid interest on the 1991 Main Mezzanine Loan and interest, principal and other obligations
under the 1991 Main Construction Loan. Undrawn amounts were held back at closing and are
being maintained by an administrative agent appointed by the lender (the “Reserves”).
As interest and other obligations accrue, the Reserves balance will be reduced and be added
to the principal outstanding on the 1991 Main Mezzanine Loan. As of December 31, 2024,
the Reserves balance was $ 10.1 million.
(4) Advances
under the 1991 Main Construction Loan bear interest at a per annum rate equal to the one-month
term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 3.45 %, subject to a minimum
all-in per annum rate of 8.51 %. To mitigate our exposure to increases to the one-month SOFR,
we have obtained an interest rate cap (see Note 9 – Derivative Instruments ).
(5) The
1000 First Construction Loan contains two one-year extension options, subject to certain
restrictions. Advances under the 1000 First Construction Loan bear interest at a per annum
rate equal to the one-month term SOFR plus 3.80 %, subject to a minimum all-in per annum rate
of 7.55 %. To mitigate our exposure to increases to the one-month SOFR, we have obtained an
interest rate cap (see Note 9 – Derivative Instruments ).
The
following table summarizes the scheduled future principal payments under our debt arrangements as of December 31, 2024 (amounts
in thousands):
Schedule of Future Principal Payments
Year ended December 31,
2025
$ 10,000
2026
—
2027
173,232
2028
—
2029
—
Thereafter
—
Total
$ 183,232
Interest
paid, net of capitalized interest for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, was $ 7.5 million and zero , respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2024 we capitalized unpaid lender fees of less than $ 0.1 million, which is a non-cash financing activity.
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Amortization
of deferred financing costs for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, was $ 2.3 million and $ 0.6 million, respectively,
of which $ 1.0 million and $ 0.6 million was capitalized, respectively.
Guarantees
and Covenants
Each
of our indebtedness agreements are secured by the individual underlying real estate investments serving as collateral. In connection
with certain agreements, we provided completion guarantees, which, among other things, guarantee completion of the work at each individual
construction project, as well as carveout guarantees pursuant to which we guarantee the borrowers obligations with respect to certain
non-recourse carveout events, such as “bad acts,” environmental conditions, and violations of certain provisions of the loan
documents. We also provided a customary environmental indemnity agreement to the certain lenders pursuant to which we agreed to protect,
defend, indemnify, release and hold harmless such lenders from and against certain environmental liabilities related to the real estate
investments for which they apply.
We
are subject to various financial and operational covenants which includes, but is not limited to, maintaining liquid assets of no less
than $20.0 million and a net worth of no less than $130.0 million . As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we were in compliance with
all of our loan covenants.
Note
8 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments
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
marketplace participants at the measurement date under current market conditions ( i.e. , the exit price).
We
categorize our financial instruments, based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy.
The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1)
and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). If the inputs used to measure the financial instruments fall within different
levels of the hierarchy, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the
instrument.
Financial
assets and liabilities recorded on the consolidated balance sheets are categorized based on the inputs to the valuation techniques as
follows:
Level
1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level
2 – Significant other observable inputs ( e.g. , quoted prices for similar items in active markets, quoted prices for identical
or similar items in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rate and yield
curves, and market-corroborated inputs).
Level
3 – Valuation generated from model-based techniques that use inputs that are significant and unobservable in the market. These
unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation
techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques, which incorporate management’s
own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the instrument or valuations that require significant management
judgment or estimation.
We
estimated that our other financial assets and liabilities had fair values that approximated their carrying values as of December 31,
2024 and 2023.
Recurring
Fair Value Measurements
Assets
measured at fair value on a recurring basis is comprised of our interest rate caps (see Note 9 – Derivative Instruments ). The valuation
of our interest rate caps are prepared by an independent third-party and is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, as the
valuation is approximated using market values of similar instruments in active markets.
The
following table sets forth the carrying value and estimated fair value of our debt arrangements as of December 31, 2024 and 2023
(amounts in thousands):
Schedule of
Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value
December 31,
2024
2023
Level
Carrying
Value (1)
Fair
Value (2)
Carrying
Value (1)
Fair
Value (3)
Total indebtedness
2
$ 177,017
$ 183,088
$ 19,678
$ 19,678
(1) Amounts
disclosed are net of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discounts.
(2) The
fair value of our indebtedness as of December 31, 2024 was prepared by an independent
third-party using a discounted cash flow analysis, reviewed by management utilizing estimated
credit spreads, and observable market interest rates.
(3) The
fair value of our debt as of December 31, 2023 approximated its carrying value.
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Note
9 – Derivative Instruments
In
connection with our variable rate loan agreements ( Note 7 – Debt, Net ), we are required to obtain and maintain interest rate protection
in the form of interest rate caps during the term of the loans to effectively limit the impact of increases in the one-month SOFR. We
are subject to credit risk by the counterparty of these derivative instruments in the event of non-performance under the derivative contracts,
however we believe the risk to be minimal.
The
following table details our derivative financial instrument as of December 31, 2024 (dollars in thousands):
Schedule of Table Derivative
Financial Instrument
Interest Rate Derivative
Notional Amount
Strike
Maturity Date
Interest rate cap
$ 102,820
5.07 %
July 2025
Interest rate cap
$ 104,000
6.25 %
July 2025
The
following table details the fair value of our derivative financial instruments (amounts in thousands):
Schedule of Fair Value of Our
Derivative Financial Instruments
Fair
Value as of December 31, (1)
Interest Rate Derivative
2024
2023
Interest rate caps
$ 3
$ 93
(1) Amounts
are included in Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets.
The
following table details the effect of our derivative financial instrument on our consolidated statement of operations for the years ended
December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
Schedule of Table Details Effect Derivative Financial Instrument
Years Ended December 31,
Interest Rate Derivative
Location of Gain (Loss)
2024
2023
Interest rate caps
Other expense
$ ( 225 )
$ ( 66 )
Note
10 – Members’ Capital
Our
Operating Agreement generally authorizes our Board to issue an unlimited number of units and options, rights, warrants and appreciation
rights relating to such units for consideration or for no consideration and on the terms and conditions as determined by our Board, in
its sole discretion, in most cases without the approval of our members. These additional securities may be used for a variety of purposes,
including in future offerings to raise additional capital and acquisitions. Our Operating Agreement currently authorizes the issuance
of an unlimited number of Class A units, 100,000 Class B units and one Class M unit.
For
the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, we issued 41,774 , and 98,950 , respectively, Class A units. As of December 31, 2024,
there were 3,664,173 Class A units, 100,000 Class B units and one Class M unit issued and outstanding. As of December 31, 2023, there
were 3,622,399 Class A units, 100,000 Class B units and one Class M unit issued and outstanding.
Class
A units
Upon
payment in full of any consideration payable with respect to the initial issuance of our Class A units, the holder thereof will not be
liable for any additional capital contributions to the Company. Holders of our Class A units are not entitled to preemptive, redemption
or conversion rights. Holders of our Class A units are entitled to one vote per unit on all matters submitted to a vote of our members.
Matters must generally be approved by a majority (or, in the case of the election of directors, by a plurality) of the votes entitled
to be cast.
Holders
of our Class A units share ratably in any distributions we make, subject to any statutory or contractual restrictions on distributions
and to any restrictions on distributions imposed by the terms of any preferred units we issue.
Upon
our dissolution, liquidation or winding up, after payment of all amounts required to be paid to creditors and holders of preferred units,
if any, holders of our Class A units are entitled to receive our remaining assets available for distribution.
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Class
B units
All
of our Class B units are currently held by our Manager and were issued on September 14, 2021. Holders of our Class B units are not entitled
to preemptive, redemption or conversion rights. Holders of our Class B units are entitled to one vote per unit on all matters submitted
to a vote of our members. Matters must generally be approved by a majority (or, in the case of the election of directors, by a plurality)
of the votes entitled to be cast.
Holders
of our Class B units are entitled to share ratably as a class in 5 % of any gains recognized by or distributed to the Company or recognized
by or distributed from our Operating Companies or any subsidiary or other entity related to the Company, regardless of whether the holders
of our Class A units have received a return of their capital. The allocation and distribution rights that the holders of our Class B
units are entitled to may not be amended, altered or repealed, and the number of authorized Class B units may not be increased or decreased,
without the consent of the holders of our Class B units. In addition, our Manager, or any other holder of our Class B units, will continue
to hold the Class B units even if our Manager is no longer our manager.
Upon
our dissolution, liquidation or winding up, after payment of all amounts required to be paid to creditors and holders of preferred units,
if any, holders of our Class B units will be entitled to receive any accrual of gains or distributions otherwise distributable pursuant
to the terms of the Class B units, regardless of whether the holders of our Class A units have received a return of their capital.
Class
M unit
The
Class M unit is currently held by our Manager and was issued on September 14, 2021. The holder of our Class M unit is not entitled to
preemptive, redemption or conversion rights. The holder of our Class M unit is entitled to that number of votes equal to the product
obtained by multiplying (i) the sum of the aggregate number of outstanding Class A units plus Class B units, by (ii) 10, on matters on
which the Class M unit has a vote. Our Manager will continue to hold the Class M unit for so long as it remains our manager.
The
holder of our Class M unit does not have any right to receive ordinary, special or liquidating distributions.
Preferred
units
Under
our Operating Agreement, our Board may from time to time establish and cause us to issue one or more classes or series of preferred units
and set the designations, preferences, rights, powers and duties of such classes or series.
Basic
and Diluted Loss Per Class A Unit
For
the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, the basic and diluted weighted-average units outstanding were 3,638,258 , and 3,553,319 ,
respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, net loss attributable to our Class A units was $ 23.9 million, and $ 14.4
million, respectively, and the loss per basic and diluted unit was $ 6.56 , and $ 4.04 , respectively.
Note
11 – Commitments and Contingencies
From
time to time the Company may become involved in certain non-material litigation or other claims arising in the ordinary course of business.
See Note — 13 Subsequent Events .
As
of December 31, 2024, the Company is not subject to any material litigation nor is the Company aware of any material litigation threatened
against it.
In
connection with the development of our commercial real estate assets, we have entered into separate construction management agreements
for each asset which contain terms and conditions that are customary for the related scope of work. As of December 31, 2024, we have
two development projects with an aggregate unfunded commitment of $ 59.9 million. As of December 31, 2024, $ 19.6 million, inclusive
of retainage of $ 13.0 million, is outstanding and payable in connection with these developments.
Note
12 – Segment Reporting
We
identify our operating segments based on the way we organize and evaluate our business. As a result of the placement of Aster &
Links in service and the commencement of operations during the year ended December 31, 2024, we have revised our reportable segments
to include two
distinct segments as follows:
● Commercial
Segment — which includes properties such as office, retail centers, and warehouses
(the “Commercial Segment”). For reporting purposes, we aggregate these asset
types into the Commercial Segment given their similar characteristics in property management
and leasing.
● Mixed-use
Segment — which includes properties that blend both residential and retail components
within a single real estate asset (the “Mixed-use Segment”). For reporting purposes,
we aggregate these business components into the Mixed-use Segment due to their functional
integration and the fact that they are evaluated as a unified asset.
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Our
Chief Executive Officer is our Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). Our CODM reviews financial information presented on an
operating segment basis for purposes of allocating resources, making decisions and assessing financial performance.
We
believe segment net operating income (loss) (“Segment NOI”) provides a useful measure of our performance of our business,
as it reflects the core rental operations of our operating real estate. Segment NOI is calculated as total revenues, less property expenses,
excluding corporate level items, such as management fees incurred to our Manager ( Note 4 – Related Party Arrangements ), depreciation
and amortization, general and administrative expenses, interest expense, and other non-operating items.
The
following table details the results of Segment NOI, reconciled to our consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31,
2024, and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
Schedule of Segment NOI Reconciled to
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Commercial Segment
Mixed-use Segment
Total
Commercial Segment
Mixed-use Segment
Total
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Commercial Segment
Mixed-use Segment
Total
Commercial Segment
Mixed-use Segment
Total
Segment NOI:
Rental revenue
$ 1,099
$ 1,576
$ 2,675
$ 1,769
$ 485
$ 2,254
Property expenses
( 1,145 )
( 2,989 )
( 4,134 )
( 730 )
( 756 )
( 1,486 )
Total Segment NOI
$ ( 46 )
$ ( 1,413 )
$ ( 1,459 )
$ 1,039
$ ( 271 )
$ 768
Non-segment items:
Management fees, included in Property expenses
( 2,705 )
( 2,693 )
General and administrative
( 5,111 )
( 6,335 )
Interest expense
( 10,006 )
—
Depreciation and amortization
( 4,215 )
( 2,067 )
Impairment of real estate
( 777 )
( 4,060 )
Interest income
646
113
Other expense
( 228 )
( 87 )
Loss before income taxes
( 23,855 )
( 14,361 )
Provision for income taxes
( 1 )
( 1 )
Net loss
( 23,856 )
( 14,362 )
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
—
11
Net loss attributable to Belpointe PREP, LLC
$ ( 23,856 )
$ ( 14,351 )
The
following table details the significant expense categories by segment for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
Schedule of Significant Expense
Categories by Segment
Commercial Segment
Mixed-use Segment
Total
Commercial Segment
Mixed-use Segment
Total
Years Ended December 31,
2024
2023
Commercial Segment
Mixed-use Segment
Total
Commercial Segment
Mixed-use Segment
Total
Property expenses:
Real estate taxes
$ 628
$ 423
$ 1,051
$ 406
$ 252
$ 658
Management fees
45
812
857
44
65
109
Repairs & maintenance
159
512
671
103
192
295
Insurance
266
399
665
164
154
318
Utilities
47
394
441
12
64
76
Other property expenses
—
449
449
1
29
30
Total property expenses
$ 1,145
$ 2,989
$ 4,134
$ 730
$ 756
$ 1,486
The following table details our total assets
by segment as of December 31, 2024, and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
Schedule of Total Assets By Segment
December 31,
2024
2023
Commercial Segment
$ 97,358
$ 98,711
Mixed-use Segment
395,642
265,301
Other non-segment assets (1)
24,591
18,105
Total assets
$ 517,591
$ 382,117
(1) Other non-segment assets primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents not attributable to specific reportable segments.
Note
13 – Subsequent Events
Management’s Evaluation
Management
has evaluated subsequent events to determine if events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date through the date the audited
consolidated financial statements were issued require potential adjustment to or disclosure in the audited consolidated financial statements
and has concluded that, except as set forth below, all such events or transactions that would require recognition
or disclosure have been recognized or disclosed.
The Galinn Fund LLC
On December 5, 2024, the Galinn Fund LLC,
a New York limited liability company (“Galinn”), filed a complaint in Connecticut State Superior Court naming CMC Storrs SPV,
LLC (“CMC”), the holding company for our investment property located at 497-501 Middle Turnpike, Storrs, Connecticut (“497-501
Middle”), as a defendant, alongside Chen Ji, an individual (“Chen”), and two additional entities (the “Guarantors”).
In the complaint Galinn alleges, among other
things, that on May 24, 2024, Chen, on behalf of CMC, executed a mortgage note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $ 3.0
million (the “Loan”), which was secured in part by a mortgage against 497-501 Middle (the “Mortgage”). Galinn
further alleges that CMC is in default under both the Note and Mortgage for failure to make payments when due. Galinn is seeking to foreclose
on the Mortgage and damages against CMC and the Guarantors.
In March 2020, when we first acquired an
equity interest in CMC, Chen was an affiliate of the entity, however, he thereafter exited the investment and is no longer in any way
affiliated with or authorized to act on behalf of CMC. We maintain that the Loan was obtained as a result of Chen’s fraud and Galinn’s
negligence, and had Galinn done adequate due diligence, or reviewed the publicly available filings on the State of Connecticut’s
Business Records website, or even a basic Google search, Chen’s lack of authority would have been readily apparent prior to Galinn
having made the Loan.
We dispute any liability in this litigation,
believe we have substantial defenses to Galinn’s claims, and are vigorously defending the matter.
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Item
9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures.
None.
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