10-Q: Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
Published on August 14, 2020
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020
or
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Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period from ____________________ to ____________________
Commission File Number: 001-12681
GLOBAL SELF STORAGE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland |
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13-3926714 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
Global Self Storage, Inc.
11 Hanover Square, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10005
(212) 785-0900
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Company’s principal executive offices)
Donald Klimoski II, Esq.
Global Self Storage, Inc.
11 Hanover Square, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10005
(212) 785-0900
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common shares, $0.01 par value per share |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer |
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Accelerated filer |
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Non-accelerated filer |
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Smaller reporting company |
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Emerging growth company |
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes ☒ No
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, as of July 31, 2020, was 9,356,202.
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Item 2. |
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
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Item 1A. |
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Item 2. |
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. |
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Item 4. |
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STATEMENT ON FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain information presented in this report may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws including, but not limited to, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements include statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions and other information that is not historical information. In some cases, forward looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “believes,” “plans,” “intends,” “expects,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” or “anticipates” or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. All forward-looking statements by the Company involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause the Company’s actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. We may also make additional forward looking statements from time to time. All such subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, by us or on our behalf, are also expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. All forward-looking statements, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends and estimates of future earnings, are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them, but there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs and projections will result or be achieved.
All forward looking statements apply only as of the date made. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise forward looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in or contemplated by this report. One of the most significant factors is the ongoing impact of the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic on the economy, the self storage industry and the broader financial markets. The Company is unable to predict whether the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will trigger a further economic slowdown and to what extent the Company will experience disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the third quarter or thereafter. The current outbreak of COVID-19 has also impacted, and is likely to continue to impact, directly or indirectly, many of the other important factors below and the risks described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” included in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and in this quarterly report and in our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Such factors include, but are not limited to:
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general risks associated with the ownership and operation of real estate, including changes in demand, risks related to development or redevelopment (including expansions) of self storage properties, potential liability for environmental contamination, natural disasters and adverse changes in tax, real estate and zoning laws and regulations; |
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risks associated with downturns in the national and local economies in the markets in which we operate, including risks related to current economic conditions and the economic health of our customers; |
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the impact of competition from new and existing self storage and commercial properties and other storage alternatives; |
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difficulties in our ability to successfully evaluate, finance, integrate into our existing operations, and manage acquired and developed properties; |
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risks related to our development of new properties and expansions and related lease up at our existing properties and/or participation in joint ventures; |
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risks of ongoing litigation and other legal and regulatory actions, which may divert management’s time and attention, require us to pay damages and expenses or restrict the operation of our business; |
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the impact of the regulatory environment as well as national, state, and local laws and regulations including, without limitation, those governing the environment, taxes and our tenant reinsurance business and real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), and risks related to the impact of new laws and regulations; |
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risk of increased tax expense associated either with a possible failure by us to qualify as a REIT, or with challenges to intercompany transactions with our taxable REIT subsidiaries; |
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changes in federal or state tax laws related to the taxation of REITs, which could impact our status as a REIT; |
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increases in taxes, fees and assessments from state and local jurisdictions; |
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security breaches or a failure of our networks, systems or technology; |
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market trends in our industry, interest rates, the debt and lending markets or the general economy and the changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic; |
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the timing of acquisitions and our ability to execute on our acquisition pipeline; |
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general volatility of the securities markets in which we participate; |
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changes in the value of our assets; |
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changes in interest rates and the degree to which our hedging strategies may or may not protect us from interest rate volatility; |
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our ability to continue to qualify and maintain our qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes; |
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availability of qualified personnel; |
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difficulties in raising capital at a reasonable cost; |
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fiscal policies or inaction at the U.S. federal government level, which may lead to federal government shutdowns or negative impacts on the U.S economy; |
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estimates relating to our ability to make distributions to our stockholders in the future; |
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our ability to receive forgiveness for our proportionate share of the Paycheck Protection Program loan; and |
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economic uncertainty due to the impact of terrorism, infectious or contagious diseases or pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic, or war. |
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
GLOBAL SELF STORAGE, INC.
(Unaudited)
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June 30, 2020 |
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December 31, 2019 |
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Assets |
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Real estate assets, net |
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$ |
60,117,747 |
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$ |
59,752,153 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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2,385,653 |
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3,990,160 |
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Restricted cash |
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302,072 |
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263,405 |
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Investments in securities |
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1,543,143 |
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1,761,312 |
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Accounts receivable |
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86,082 |
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164,078 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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432,964 |
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325,450 |
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Line of credit issuance costs, net |
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232,206 |
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311,869 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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158,485 |
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398,795 |
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Goodwill |
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694,121 |
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694,121 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
65,952,473 |
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$ |
67,661,343 |
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Liabilities and equity |
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Note payable, net |
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$ |
18,617,181 |
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$ |
18,839,787 |
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Line of credit borrowing |
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4,914,000 |
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4,914,000 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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1,884,088 |
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1,841,640 |
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Total liabilities |
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25,415,269 |
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25,595,427 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Equity |
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Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 50,000,000 shares authorized, no shares outstanding |
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— |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value: 450,000,000 shares authorized, 9,356,202 and 9,330,297 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively |
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93,562 |
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93,303 |
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Additional paid in capital |
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40,393,722 |
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40,329,502 |
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Retained earnings |
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49,920 |
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1,643,111 |
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Total equity |
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40,537,204 |
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42,065,916 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
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$ |
65,952,473 |
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$ |
67,661,343 |
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
5
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS and COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended June 30, |
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For the Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2020 |
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2019 |
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2020 |
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2019 |
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Revenues |
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Rental income |
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$ |
2,133,512 |
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$ |
2,077,453 |
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$ |
4,283,752 |
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$ |
4,116,137 |
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Other property related income |
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83,199 |
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71,234 |
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155,159 |
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139,060 |
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Management fees and other income |
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17,501 |
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— |
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34,845 |
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— |
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Total revenues |
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2,234,212 |
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2,148,687 |
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4,473,756 |
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4,255,197 |
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Expenses |
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Property operations |
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875,209 |
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923,529 |
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1,791,289 |
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1,836,878 |
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General and administrative |
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575,568 |
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554,635 |
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1,258,191 |
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1,110,639 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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502,746 |
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352,809 |
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1,018,682 |
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704,376 |
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Business development |
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817 |
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15,044 |
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10,057 |
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23,294 |
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Total expenses |
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1,954,340 |
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1,846,017 |
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4,078,219 |
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3,675,187 |
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Operating income |
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279,872 |
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302,670 |
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395,537 |
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580,010 |
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Other income (expense) |
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Dividend and interest income |
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20,270 |
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17,446 |
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44,369 |
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34,646 |
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Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable equity securities |
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(27,764 |
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72,833 |
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(218,169 |
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227,282 |
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Interest expense |
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(294,522 |
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(256,104 |
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(600,305 |
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(517,270 |
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Total other (expense), net |
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(302,016 |
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(165,825 |
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(774,105 |
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(255,342 |
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Net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income |
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$ |
(22,144 |
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$ |
136,845 |
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$ |
(378,568 |
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$ |
324,668 |
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Earnings per share |
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Basic |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
0.02 |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
0.04 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
0.02 |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
0.04 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding |
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Basic |
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9,269,567 |
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7,640,991 |
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9,266,189 |
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7,635,885 |
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Diluted |
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9,269,567 |
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7,650,296 |
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9,266,189 |
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7,642,980 |
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
6
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
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Total |
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Common Stock |
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Paid in |
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Retained |
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Stockholders' |
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Shares |
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Par Value |
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Capital |
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Earnings |
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Equity |
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Balances at December 31, 2019 |
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9,330,297 |
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$ |
93,303 |
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$ |
40,329,502 |
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$ |
1,643,111 |
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$ |
42,065,916 |
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Restricted stock grants issued |
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25,905 |
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259 |
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(259 |
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— |
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— |
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Stock-based compensation |
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— |
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— |
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29,162 |
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— |
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29,162 |
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Net loss |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(356,424 |
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(356,424 |
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Dividends |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(606,469 |
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(606,469 |
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Balances at March 31, 2020 |
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9,356,202 |
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93,562 |
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40,358,405 |
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680,218 |
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41,132,185 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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— |
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— |
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35,317 |
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— |
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35,317 |
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Net loss |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(22,144 |
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(22,144 |
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Dividends |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(608,154 |
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(608,154 |
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Balances at June 30, 2020 |
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9,356,202 |
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$ |
93,562 |
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$ |
40,393,722 |
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$ |
49,920 |
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$ |
40,537,204 |
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
7
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
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Total |
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Common Stock |
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Paid in |
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Retained |
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Stockholders' |
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Shares |
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Par Value |
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Capital |
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Earnings |
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Equity |
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Balances at December 31, 2018 |
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7,692,624 |
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$ |
76,926 |
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$ |
33,961,903 |
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$ |
3,167,047 |
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$ |
37,205,876 |
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Restricted stock grants issued |
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41,343 |
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414 |
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(414 |
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— |
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— |
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Stock-based compensation |
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— |
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— |
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54,160 |
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— |
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54,160 |
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Net income |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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187,823 |
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187,823 |
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Dividends |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(503,294 |
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(503,294 |
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Balances at March 31, 2019 |
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7,733,967 |
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77,340 |
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34,015,649 |
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2,851,576 |
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36,944,565 |
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Restricted stock grant forfeitures |
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(4,637 |
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(47 |
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47 |
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— |
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— |
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Stock-based compensation |
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— |
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— |
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51,730 |
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— |
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51,730 |
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Net income |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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136,845 |
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136,845 |
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Dividends |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(502,407 |
) |
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(502,407 |
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Balances at June 30, 2019 |
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7,729,330 |
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$ |
77,293 |
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$ |
34,067,426 |
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$ |
2,486,014 |
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$ |
36,630,733 |
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
8
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
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For the Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2020 |
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2019 |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(378,568 |
) |
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$ |
324,668 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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1,018,681 |
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|
704,376 |
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Unrealized loss (gain) on marketable equity securities |
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|
218,169 |
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(227,282 |
) |
Amortization of loan procurement costs |
|
|
100,029 |
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|
100,534 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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64,479 |
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105,890 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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|
77,996 |
|
|
|
(38,340 |
) |
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
|
|
(107,514 |
) |
|
|
(35,730 |
) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
|
|
40,494 |
|
|
|
170,034 |
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
1,033,766 |
|
|
|
1,104,150 |
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Construction |
|
|
(1,043,538 |
) |
|
|
(244,674 |
) |
Improvements and equipment additions |
|
|
(100,427 |
) |
|
|
(21,877 |
) |
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(1,143,965 |
) |
|
|
(266,551 |
) |
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal payments on note payable |
|
|
(242,972 |
) |
|
|
(233,014 |
) |
Dividends paid |
|
|
(1,212,669 |
) |
|
|
(1,000,475 |
) |
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
(1,455,641 |
) |
|
|
(1,233,489 |
) |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(1,565,840 |
) |
|
|
(395,890 |
) |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period |
|
|
4,253,565 |
|
|
|
1,712,266 |
|
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period |
|
$ |
2,687,725 |
|
|
$ |
1,316,376 |
|
Supplemental schedule of cash flow information |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid |
|
$ |
518,070 |
|
|
$ |
413,181 |
|
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION
Global Self Storage, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” “us”) is a self-administered and self-managed Maryland real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that owns, operates, manages, acquires, develops and redevelops self storage properties (“stores” or “properties”) in the United States. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, the Company owns and/or manages 13 self-storage properties in Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Oklahoma. The Company operates primarily in one segment: rental operations.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
Upon deregistration as an investment company, effective January 19, 2016, the Company’s status changed to an operating company from an investment company since it no longer met the assessment of an investment company under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 (“ASC 946”). The Company discontinued applying the guidance in ASC 946 and began to account for the change in status prospectively by accounting for its investments in accordance with other U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) topics as of the date of the change in status.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information, and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they may not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (including normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2020. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2019 has been derived from the Company’s audited financial statements as of that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Risks and Uncertainties — The recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”) around the globe continues to adversely impact global commercial activity and has contributed to significant volatility in financial markets. The global impact of the outbreak has been rapidly evolving and many countries, including the United States, have reacted by, among other things, instituting quarantines, mandating business and school closures, restricting travel and imposing social distancing practices. Such actions are creating significant disruption in global supply chains, and adversely impacting a number of industries.
The major disruption caused by COVID-19 brought to a halt most economic activity in most of the United States resulting in a significant increase in unemployment claims and a significant decline in the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”).
COVID-19 has had a continued and prolonged adverse impact on economic and market conditions and has triggered a period of economic slowdown which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results and financial condition.
The full impact of COVID-19 on the real estate industry, the credit markets and consequently on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations is uncertain and cannot be predicted at the current time as it depends on several factors beyond the control of the Company including, but not limited to (i) the uncertainty around the severity and duration of the outbreak, (ii) the effectiveness of the United States public health response, (iii) the pandemic’s impact on the U.S. and global economies, (iv) the timing, scope and effectiveness of additional governmental responses to the pandemic, (v) the timing and speed of economic recovery, including the availability of a treatment or vaccination for COVID-19, and (vi) the negative impact on our properties.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
The Company’s cash is deposited with financial institutions located throughout the United States and at times may exceed federally insured limits. Cash equivalents consists of money market fund shares and may include, among other things, highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less. Restricted cash is comprised of escrowed funds deposited with a bank relating to capital expenditures.
The carrying amount reported on the balance sheet for cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash approximates fair value.
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The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash in our unaudited consolidated balance sheets to the total amount shown in our consolidated statements of cash flows:
|
|
June 30, 2020 |
|
|
December 31, 2019 |
|
||
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
2,385,653 |
|
|
$ |
3,990,160 |
|
Restricted cash |
|
|
302,072 |
|
|
|
263,405 |
|
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as shown in our unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows |
|
$ |
2,687,725 |
|
|
$ |
4,253,565 |
|
Income Taxes
The Company has elected to be treated as a REIT under the IRC. In order to maintain its qualification as a REIT, among other things, the Company is required to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders and meet certain tests regarding the nature of its income and assets. As a REIT, the Company is not subject to federal income tax with respect to that portion of its income which meets certain criteria and is distributed annually to stockholders. The Company plans to continue to operate so that it meets the requirements for taxation as a REIT. Many of these requirements, however, are highly technical and complex. If the Company were to fail to meet these requirements, it would be subject to federal income tax. In managements’ opinion, the requirements to maintain these elections are being fulfilled. The Company is subject to certain state and local taxes.
The Company has elected to treat its corporate subsidiary, SSG TRS LLC, as a taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”). In general, the Company’s TRS may perform additional services for tenants and may engage in any real estate or non-real estate related business. A TRS is subject to federal corporate income tax.
The Company recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. The Company has reviewed its tax positions and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on federal, state, and local income tax returns for open tax years (2016 – 2018), or is expected to be taken in the Company’s 2019 tax returns.
Investments in equity securities that have readily determinable fair values are accounted for equity securities measured at fair value. Gains or losses from changes in the fair value of equity securities are recorded in net income, until the investment is sold or otherwise disposed. The specific identification method is used to determine the realized gain or loss on investments sold or otherwise disposed.
Fair value is determined using a valuation hierarchy generally by reference to an active trading market, using quoted closing or bid prices. Judgment is used to ascertain if a formerly active market has become inactive and in determining fair values when markets have become inactive.
Real Estate Assets
Real estate assets are carried at the appreciated value as of January 19, 2016, the effective date of the Company’s change in status to an operating company, less accumulated depreciation from that date. Purchases subsequent to the effective date of the change in status are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Direct and allowable internal costs associated with the development, construction, renovation, and improvement of real estate assets are capitalized. Property taxes and other costs associated with development incurred during a construction period are capitalized. A construction period begins when expenditures for a real estate asset have been made and activities that are necessary to prepare the asset for its intended use are in progress. A construction period ends when an asset is substantially complete and ready for its intended use.
Acquisition costs are accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2017-01 Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, which was adopted on January 1, 2018 and are generally capitalized for acquisitions that qualify as asset acquisitions. When properties are acquired, the purchase price is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimated fair values. Allocations to land, building and improvements, and equipment are recorded based upon their respective fair values as estimated by management.
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In allocating the purchase price for an acquisition, the Company determines whether the acquisition includes intangible assets or liabilities. The Company allocates a portion of the purchase price to an intangible asset attributed to the value of in-place leases. This intangible is generally amortized to expense over the expected remaining term of the respective leases. Substantially all of the leases in place at acquired properties are at market rates, as the majority of the leases are month-to-month contracts.
Internal and external transaction costs associated with acquisitions or dispositions of real estate, as well as repairs and maintenance costs, are charged to expense as incurred. Major replacements and betterments that improve or extend the life of the asset are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the buildings and improvements, which are generally between 5 and 39 years.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company carries all derivative financial instruments on the balance sheet at fair value. Fair value of derivatives is determined by reference to observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether the derivative has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship. The Company’s use of derivative instruments has been limited to an interest rate cap agreement. The fair values of derivative instruments are included in prepaid expenses and other assets in the accompanying balance sheets. For derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges, the unrealized gains and losses are included in interest expense in the accompanying statements of operations. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the changes in the fair value of the derivatives is initially reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the Company’s balance sheets and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. The valuation analysis of the interest rate cap reflects the contractual terms of derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves.
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts payable and accrued expenses generally consist of property tax accruals, unearned rental income, and trade payables.
Revenue and Expense Recognition
Revenues from stores, which are primarily composed of rental income earned pursuant to month-to-month leases for storage space, as well as associated late charges and administrative fees, are recognized as earned in accordance with ASC Topic 842, Leases. Promotional discounts reduce rental income over the promotional period. Ancillary revenues from sales of merchandise and tenant insurance and other income are recognized when earned.
The Company's management fees are earned subject to the terms of the related property management services agreements (“PSAs”). These PSAs provide that the Company will perform management services, which include leasing and operating the property and providing accounting, marketing, banking, maintenance and other services. These services are provided in exchange for monthly management fees, which are based on a percentage of revenues collected from stores owned by third parties. PSAs generally have original terms of three years, after which management services are provided on a month-to-month basis unless terminated. Management fees are due on the last day of each calendar month that management services are provided.
The Company accounts for the management services provided to a customer as a single performance obligation which are rendered over time each month in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The total amount of consideration from the contract is variable as it is based on monthly revenues, which are influenced by multiple factors, some of which are outside the Company's control. Therefore, the Company recognizes the revenue at the end of each month once the uncertainty is resolved. No disaggregated information relating to PSAs is presented as the Company currently has only one contract.
The Company accrues for property tax expense based upon actual amounts billed and, in some circumstances, estimates and historical trends when bills or assessments have not been received from the taxing authorities or such bills and assessments are in dispute. Cost of operations and general and administrative expense are expensed as incurred.
Credit Risk
Financial assets that are exposed to credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and certain portions of accounts receivable including rents receivable from our tenants. Cash and cash equivalents are on deposit with highly rated commercial banks.
Evaluation of Asset Impairment
The Company evaluates its real estate assets, intangible assets consisting of in-place lease, and goodwill for impairment annually. If there are indicators of impairment and we determine that the asset is not recoverable from future undiscounted cash flows
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to be received through the asset’s remaining life (or, if earlier, the expected disposal date), we record an impairment charge to the extent the carrying amount exceeds the asset’s estimated fair value or net proceeds from expected disposal.
The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment annually and whenever relevant events, circumstances, and other related factors indicate that fair value may be less that carrying amounts. If it is determined that the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the amount that would be allocated to goodwill if the reporting unit were acquired for estimated fair value, an impairment charge is recorded. As a result of the recent global economic disruption and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company concluded a triggering event had occurred as of June 30, 2020, and accordingly, performed interim impairment testing. Based on the quantitative assessment performed, the Company concluded that no impairment existed.
Stock-based Compensation
The measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based payment awards to employees are based on estimated fair values. Awards granted are valued at fair value and any compensation expense is recognized over the service periods of each award. For awards granted which contain a graded vesting schedule and the only condition for vesting is a service condition, compensation cost is recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period as if the award was, in substance, a single award. For awards granted for which vesting is subject to a performance condition, compensation cost is recognized over the requisite service period if and when the Company concludes it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved.
Loan Procurement Costs
Loan procurement costs, net are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability. If there is not an associated debt liability recorded on the consolidated balance sheets, the costs are recorded as an asset net of accumulated amortization. Loan procurement costs associated with the Company's revolving credit facility remain in Line of credit issuance costs, net of amortization on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The costs are amortized over the estimated life of the related debt.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may negatively and materially impact significant estimates and assumptions used by the Company including, but not limited to estimates of expected credit losses and the fair value estimates of the Company’s assets and liabilities. Actual results could materially differ from management’s estimates.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12 – Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. The purpose of this updated guidance is to better align a company’s financial reporting for hedging activities with the economic objectives of those activities. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020, with no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13 – Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The new guidance changes how entities measure credit losses for most financial assets. This standard requires an entity to estimate its lifetime expected credit loss and record an allowance that, when deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, presents the net amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. In November 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-19 – Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, which clarifies that receivables arising from operating leases are within the scope of the leasing standard (ASU No. 2016-02), and not within the scope of ASU No. 2016-13. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2020, with no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)." ASU 2020-04 contains practical expedients for reference rate reform related activities that impact debt, leases, derivatives and other contracts. The guidance in ASU 2020-04 is optional and may be elected over time as reference rate reform activities occur. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of the guidance and may apply other elections as applicable as additional changes in the market occur.
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3. REAL ESTATE ASSETS
The carrying value of the Company’s real estate assets is summarized as follows
|
|
June 30, 2020 |
|
|
December 31, 2019 |
|
||
Land |
|
$ |
6,122,065 |
|
|
$ |
6,122,065 |
|
Buildings, improvements, and equipment |
|
|
59,808,351 |
|
|
|
57,178,338 |
|
Construction in progress |
|
|
46,187 |
|
|
|
1,532,235 |
|
Self storage properties |
|
|
65,976,603 |
|
|
|
64,832,638 |
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
(5,858,856 |
) |
|
|
(5,080,485 |
) |
Real estate assets, net |
|
$ |
60,117,747 |
|
|
$ |
59,752,153 |
|
In June 2020, the Company completed the conversion of certain commercially-leased space to all-climate-controlled units at McCordsville, IN which added approximately 13,713 leasable square feet to the property.
In February 2020, the Company completed the expansion at Millbrook, NY which added approximately 11,800 of leasable square feet of all-climate-controlled units to the property.
During the second quarter of 2020, the Company began construction on an expansion at its West Henrietta, NY property. The expansion was subsequently completed in August 2020, which added approximately 7,300 leasable square feet of drive-up storage units to the property.
4. MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES
Investments in marketable equity securities consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Unrealized |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
June 30, 2020 |
|
Cost Basis |
|
|
Gains |
|
|
Losses |
|
|
Value |
|
||||
Investment in marketable equity securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stocks |
|
$ |
755,487 |
|
|
$ |
787,656 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
1,543,143 |
|
Total investment in marketable equity securities |
|
$ |
755,487 |
|
|
$ |
787,656 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
1,543,143 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Unrealized |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
December 31, 2019 |
|
Cost Basis |
|
|
Gains |
|
|
Losses |
|
|
Value |
|
||||
Investment in marketable equity securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stocks |
|
$ |
755,487 |
|
|
$ |
1,005,825 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
1,761,312 |
|
Total investment in marketable equity securities |
|
$ |
755,487 |
|
|
$ |
1,005,825 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
1,761,312 |
|
5. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The use of fair value to measure the financial instruments held by the Company and its subsidiaries is fundamental to its consolidated financial statements and is a critical accounting estimate because a substantial portion of its assets and liabilities are recorded at estimated fair value. The application of fair value measurements may be on a recurring or nonrecurring basis depending on the accounting principles applicable to the specific asset or liability or whether management has elected to carry the item at its estimated fair value.
The hierarchy of valuation techniques is based on whether the inputs to those techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments or liabilities.
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Level 2 — Prices determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. These may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, and market-corroborated inputs.
Level 3 — Prices determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the factors that market participants use in pricing an asset or liability and are based on the best information available in the circumstances.
This hierarchy requires the Company to use observable market data, when available, and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs when estimating fair value. The valuation method used to estimate fair value may produce a fair value measurement that may not be indicative of ultimate realizable value. Furthermore, while management believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with those used by other market participants, the use of different methods or assumptions to estimate the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. Those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market for such loans or investments existed, or had such loans or investments been liquidated, and those differences could be material to the financial statements.
Fair valued assets consist of shares of equity securities and an interest rate cap. The value of the equity securities is based on a traded market price and is considered to be a level 1 measurement, and the value of the interest rate cap is based on its maturity, observable market-based inputs including interest rate curves and is considered to be a level 2 measurement.
The following table provides the assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis:
June 30, 2020 |
|
Level 1 |
|
|
Level 2 |
|
|
Level 3 |
|
|
Total |
|
||||
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Marketable equity securities |
|
$ |
1,543,143 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
1,543,143 |
|
Interest rate cap derivative |
|
— |
|
|
|
1,053 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,053 |
|
|
Total assets at fair value |
|
$ |
1,543,143 |
|
|
$ |
1,053 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
1,544,196 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2019 |
|
Level 1 |
|
|
Level 2 |
|
|
Level 3 |
|
|
Total |
|
||||
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Marketable equity securities |
|
$ |
1,761,312 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
1,761,312 |
|
Interest rate cap derivative |
|
— |
|
|
|
51 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
51 |
|
|
Total assets at fair value |
|
$ |
1,761,312 |
|
|
$ |
51 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
1,761,363 |
|
There were no assets transferred from level 1 to level 2 as of June 30, 2020. The Company did not have any assets or liabilities that are re-measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs as of June 30, 2020.
The fair values of financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximated their respective carrying values as of June 30, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Company’s combined debt was approximately $24,235,505 as of June 30, 2020. This estimate was based on market interest rates for comparable obligations, general market conditions, and maturity. The Company’s debt is classified as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
6. DERIVATIVES
The Company’s objective in using an interest rate derivative is to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, the Company uses an interest rate cap to manage interest rate risk. The Company carries the premium paid for the interest rate cap as an asset on the balance sheet at fair value. The change in the unrealized gain or loss of the premium is recorded as an increase or decrease to interest expense.
The following table summarizes the terms of the Company’s derivative financial instrument:
|
|
Notional Amount |
|
|
|
|
Effective |
|
Maturity |
|||||
Product |
|
June 30, 2020 |
|
|
December 31, 2019 |
|
|
Strike |
|
Date |
|
Date |
||
Cap Agreement |
|
$ |
7,500,000 |
|
|
$ |
7,500,000 |
|
|
3.50 % - 4.00% |
|
12/24/2018 |
|
12/20/2021 |
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The counterparty to this arrangement is SMBC Capital Markets. The Company is potentially exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparty. The Company does not anticipate the counterparty to fail to meet its obligations as they become due.
7. NOTE PAYABLE
On June 24, 2016, certain wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Secured Subsidiaries”) of the Company entered into a loan agreement and certain other related agreements (collectively, the “Loan Agreement”) between the Secured Subsidiaries and Insurance Strategy Funding IV, LLC (the “Lender”). Under the Loan Agreement, the Secured Subsidiaries are borrowing from the Lender in the principal amount of $20 million pursuant to a promissory note (the “Promissory Note”). The Promissory Note bears an interest rate equal to 4.192% per annum and is due to mature on July 1, 2036. Pursuant to a security agreement (the “Security Agreement”), the obligations under the Loan Agreement are secured by certain real estate assets owned by the Secured Subsidiaries.
The Company entered into a non-recourse guaranty on June 24, 2016 (the “Guaranty,” and together with the Loan Agreement, the Promissory Note and the Security Agreement, the “Loan Documents”) to guarantee the payment to Lender of certain obligations of the Secured Subsidiaries under the Loan Agreement.
The Loan Documents require the Secured Subsidiaries and the Company to comply with certain covenants, including, among others, a minimum net worth test and other customary covenants. The Lender may accelerate amounts outstanding under the Loan Documents upon the occurrence of an event of default (as defined in the Loan Agreement) including, but not limited to, the failure to pay amounts due or commencement of bankruptcy proceedings.
The Company incurred loan procurement costs of $646,246 and such costs have been recorded net of the note payable on the consolidated balance sheet and are amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the term of the loan. The Company recorded amortization expense of $10,150 and $10,405 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively and $20,366 and $20,871 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The carrying value of the Company’s note payable is summarized as follows:
Note Payable |
|
June 30, 2020 |
|
|
December 31, 2019 |
|
||
Principal balance outstanding |
|
$ |
19,095,584 |
|
|
$ |
19,338,556 |
|
Less: Loan procurement costs, net |
|
|
(478,403 |
) |
|
|
(498,769 |
) |
Total note payable, net |
|
$ |
18,617,181 |
|
|
$ |
18,839,787 |
|
As of June 30, 2020, the note payable was secured by certain of its stores with an aggregate net book value of approximately $34.3 million. The following table represents the future principal payment requirements on the note payable as of June 30, 2020:
2020 (6 months) |
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$ |
289,968 |
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2021 |
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513,857 |
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2022 |
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535,816 |
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2023 |
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558,714 |
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2024 |
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582,591 |
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2025 and thereafter |
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16,614,638 |
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Total principal payments |
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$ |
19,095,584 |
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Revolving Line of Credit
On December 20, 2018, certain wholly owned subsidiaries (the “Subsidiaries”) of the Company entered into a revolving credit loan agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Subsidiaries and TCF National Bank (the “Lender”). Under the Agreement, the Subsidiaries are borrowing from the Lender in the principal amount of up to $10 million pursuant to a promissory note (the “Note”). The Note bears an interest rate equal to 3.00% over the One Month U.S. Dollar London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (effective rate 6.46%) and is due to mature on December 20, 2021. The obligations under the Agreement are secured by certain real estate assets owned by the Subsidiaries.
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The Company entered into a guaranty of payment on December 20, 2018 (the “Guaranty,” and together with the Agreement, the Note and related instruments, the “Revolver”) to guarantee the payment to Lender of certain obligations of the Subsidiaries under the Agreement.
The Revolver requires the Subsidiaries and the Company to comply with certain covenants, including, among others, customary financial covenants. The Lender may accelerate amounts outstanding under the Loan Documents upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Agreement) including, but not limited to, the failure to pay amounts due to the Lender or commencement of bankruptcy proceedings.
The Company incurred issuance costs of $477,981 and such costs are amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the term of the loan. The Company recorded amortization expense of $39,832 and $39,832 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $79,663 and $79,663 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The outstanding loan balance under the Revolver was $4,914,000 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
8. LEASES
Global Self Storage as Lessor
The Company's property rental revenue is primarily related to rents received from tenants at its operating stores. The Company's leases with its self storage tenants are generally on month-to-month terms, include automatic monthly renewals, allow flexibility to increase rental rates over time as market conditions permit, and provide for the collection of contingent fees such as late fees. These leases do not include any terms or conditions that allow the tenants to purchase the leased space. All self-storage leases for which the Company acts as lessor have been classified as operating leases. The real estate assets related to the Company's stores are included in "Real estate assets, net" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets and are presented at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any. Rental income related to these operating leases is included in Property rental revenue on the Company's consolidated statements of operations, and is recognized each month during the month-to-month terms at the rental rate in place during each month.
Global Self Storage as Lessee
The Company is a lessee in a lease agreement for an automobile entered into November 2019 with a lease term of three years. The lease agreement does not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. As a result of the Company’s election of the package of practical expedients permitted within ASC Topic 842, which among other things, allows for the carryforward of historical lease classification, all of the Company’s lease agreements have been classified as operating leases. Lease expense for payments related to the Company’s operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Right-of-use assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments as specified in the lease. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities related to the Company’s operating leases are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of the remaining lease payments over the lease term. As the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available surrounding the Company’s secured borrowing rates and implied secured spread at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The right-of-use asset also includes any lease payments made at or before lease commencement less any lease incentives. The Company had no right-of-use assets and lease liabilities related to its operating leases as of June 30, 2019. As of June 30, 2020, the Company had right-of-use assets and lease liabilities related to its operating leases of $31,412 and $31,412, which are included in Prepaid expenses and other assets and Accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, respectively, and amortization expense is included in General and administrative expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. As of June 30, 2020, the Company’s weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate related to its operating leases were approximately 2.3 years and 4.78%, respectively.
The future minimum lease payments under the automobile lease are $7,127, $14,254, and $11,878 for the years ending December 31, 2020, 2021, and 2022, respectively.
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Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding adjusted for the incremental shares attributed to potentially diluted securities. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
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For the Three Months Ended June 30, |
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For the Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2020 |
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2019 |
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2020 |
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2019 |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
(22,144 |
) |
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$ |
136,845 |
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$ |
(378,568 |
) |
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$ |
324,668 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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Average number of common shares outstanding - basic |
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9,269,567 |
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7,640,991 |
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9,266,189 |
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7,635,885 |
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Net effect of dilutive unvested restricted stock awards included for treasury stock method |
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— |
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9,305 |
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— |
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7,095 |
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Average number of common shares outstanding - diluted |
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9,269,567 |
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7,650,296 |
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9,266,189 |
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7,642,980 |
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Earnings per common share |
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Basic |
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$ |
(0.00 |
) |
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$ |
0.02 |
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$ |
(0.04 |
) |
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$ |
0.04 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
(0.00 |
) |
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$ |
0.02 |
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$ |
(0.04 |
) |
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$ |
0.04 |
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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, 16,863 and 16,906 shares of common stock from outstanding restricted stock awards were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per common share since the effect would be anti-dilutive.
Common stock dividends totaled $608,153 ($0.065 per share) and $502,407 ($0.065 per share) for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $1,214,623 ($0.13 per share) and $1,005,701 ($0.13 per share) for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Certain officers and directors of the Company also serve as officers and directors of Winmill & Co. Incorporated (“Winco”), Bexil Corporation, Tuxis Corporation (“Tuxis”), and their affiliates (collectively with the Company, the “Affiliates”). As of June 30, 2020, certain of the Affiliates and the Company’s directors and employees may be deemed to own approximately 7.8% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Pursuant to an arrangement between a professional employer organization (“PEO”) and the Affiliates, the PEO provides payroll, benefits, compliance, and related services for employees of the Affiliates in accordance with applicable rules and regulations under the IRC and, in connection therewith, Midas Management Corporation (“MMC”), a subsidiary of Winco, acts as a conduit payer of compensation and benefits to the Affiliates’ employees including those who are concurrently employed by the Company and its Affiliates. Rent expense of concurrently used office space and overhead expenses for various concurrently used administrative and support functions incurred by the Affiliates are allocated at cost among them. The Affiliates participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan for substantially all qualified employees. A matching expense based upon a percentage of contributions to the plan by eligible employees is incurred and allocated among the Affiliates. The matching expense is accrued and funded on a current basis and may not exceed the amount permitted as a deductible expense under the IRC. The aggregate rent and overhead accrued and paid by the Company to Winco was $18,013 and $17,346 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $39,341 and $36,683 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As of June 30, 2020, the Company had reimbursements payable to MMC and Winco for compensation and benefits and rent and overhead of $66,339.
The Company currently reimburses monthly automobile expenses of $1,000 per month to its President, Mark C. Winmill. To the extent that the monthly payment under the Company’s automobile lease exceeds the current monthly reimbursement amount, Mr. Winmill voluntarily reimburses the Company for the excess amount. In this regard, Mr. Winmill has reimbursed the Company $2,254 and $3,228 for the automobile payments paid and due in 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The Company leases office space and storage to certain Affiliates under rental agreements. The terms of occupancy are month to month and automatically renew unless terminated by either party on ten days’ written notice. The Company earned rental income of $2,301 and $2,001 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $4,602 and $4,002 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
On May 19, 2020, MMC (the “Borrower”) entered into a Paycheck Protection Program Term Note (“PPP Note”) with Customers Bank on behalf of itself and the Affiliates under the Paycheck Protection Program (the "Program") of the recently enacted
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Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Borrower received total proceeds of $486,602 from the PPP Note. In accordance with the requirements of the CARES Act, the Affiliates expect to use proceeds from the PPP Note primarily for payroll and other eligible costs. Interest accrues on the PPP Note at the rate per annum of 1.00%. The Borrower may apply to Customers Bank for forgiveness of the amount due on the PPP Note which shall be an amount equal to the sum of payroll costs, mortgage interest, rent obligations and covered utility payments incurred during, at the Borrowers discretion, either the eight weeks or twenty-four weeks (the “Covered Period”) following disbursement under the PPP Note.
During the period from May 19, 2020 through the six-month anniversary of the date of the PPP Note (the “Deferral Expiration Date”), neither principal nor interest shall be due and payable. On the Deferral Expiration Date, the outstanding principal of the PPP Note or the amount that is not forgiven under the Program shall convert to an amortizing term loan. On May 19, 2022, all accrued interest that is not forgiven under the Program shall be due and payable. Additionally, on December 19, 2020 and continuing on the 19th day of each month thereafter until May 19, 2022 equal installments of principal shall be due and payable, each in an amount determined by the Lender (the “Monthly Principal Amount”). Interest shall be payable at the same time as the Monthly Principal Amount. Any outstanding principal and accrued interest shall be due and payable in full on May