Biggest changeIn addition, the decrease was higher in 2022 as a result of interest swap breakage costs in 2021 of $1.9 million related to the repayment of $155 million in term loan debt on June 4, 2021. Loss on extinguishment of debt During the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we repaid debt and incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.1 million and $0.9 million, respectively, related to unamortized deferred financing costs on the dates of the repayments. Impairment and loan reserve During the year ended December 31, 2022, we recorded an impairment on a mortgage receivable of $4.2 million. Gain on sale of properties, net During the year ended December 31, 2022, we sold two office properties located in Broomfield, Colorado on August 31, 2022 for an aggregate sales price of $102.5 million, at a gain of $24.1 million.
Biggest changeThe increase was primarily due to higher interest expense as a result of higher interest rates under the loan amendments we entered into in February 2024, which are described below and was partially offset by a lower principal amount of debt outstanding compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. Loss on extinguishment of debt During the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we repaid debt and incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $1.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, related to unamortized deferred financing costs on the dates of the repayments. Gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded a gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT as a result of reducing the Monument Circle loan loss reserve, which resulted in a $0.4 million gain. Gain and loss on sale of properties and impairment of assets held for sale During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we sold an office property located in Elk Grove, Illinois on March 10, 2023, for a gross sales price of $29.1 million, at a gain of approximately $8.4 million. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we sold an office property located in Charlotte, North Carolina known as Forest Park, for a sales price of $9.2 million at a loss of approximately $0.8 million.
Investors are cautioned that our forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty, including without limitation, adverse changes in general economic or local market conditions, including the impact of recessionary concerns, inflation, energy prices and interest rates, as well as those resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, including the impact of work-from-home and return-to-work policies, and other potential infectious disease outbreaks and terrorist attacks or other acts of violence, which may negatively affect the markets in which we and our tenants operate, our inability to extend and/or refinance our debt or effect asset sales sufficient to repay such debt prior to the maturity dates thereof, adverse changes in energy prices, which if sustained, could negatively impact occupancy and rental rates in the markets in which we own properties, including energy-influenced markets such as Dallas, Denver and Houston, expectations for future property dispositions, expectations for future potential leasing activity, expectations for the potential payment of special dividends, changes in interest rates as a result of economic market conditions, disruptions in the debt markets, economic conditions in the markets in which we own properties, risks of a lessening of demand for the types of real estate owned by us, uncertainties relating to fiscal policy, changes in government regulations and regulatory uncertainty, geopolitical events, and expenditures that cannot be anticipated such as utility rate and usage increases, delays in construction schedules, unanticipated increases in construction costs, unanticipated repairs, increases in the level of general and administrative costs as a percentage of revenues as revenues decrease as a result of property dispositions, additional staffing, insurance increases and real estate tax valuation reassessments.
Investors are cautioned that our forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty, including without limitation, adverse changes in general economic or local market conditions, including the impact of recessionary concerns, inflation, energy prices and interest rates, as well as those resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of work-from-home and return-to-work policies, and other potential infectious disease outbreaks and terrorist attacks or other acts of violence, which may negatively affect the markets in which we and our tenants operate, our inability to extend and/or refinance our debt or effect asset sales sufficient to repay such debt prior to the maturity dates thereof, adverse changes in energy prices, which if sustained, could negatively impact occupancy and rental rates in the markets in which we own properties, including energy-influenced markets such as Dallas, Denver and Houston, expectations for future potential property dispositions, expectations for future potential leasing activity, expectations for the potential payment of special dividends, changes in interest rates as a result of economic market conditions, disruptions in the debt markets, economic conditions in the markets in which we own properties, risks of a lessening of demand for the types of real estate owned by us, uncertainties relating to fiscal policy, changes in government regulations and regulatory uncertainty, geopolitical events, and expenditures that cannot be anticipated such as utility rate and usage increases, delays in construction schedules, unanticipated increases in construction costs, unanticipated repairs, increases in the level of general and administrative costs as a percentage of revenues as revenues decrease as a result of property dispositions, additional staffing, insurance increases and real estate tax valuation reassessments.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present material uncertainty and risk with respect to the performance of our properties and our financial results, such as the potential negative impact to the businesses of our tenants, the impact of work-from-home and return-to-work policies, the potential negative impact to leasing efforts and occupancy at our properties, uncertainty regarding future rent collection levels or requests for rent concessions from our tenants, the occurrence of a default under any of our debt agreements, the potential for increased borrowing costs, negative impacts on our ability to refinance existing indebtedness or to secure new sources of capital on favorable terms, fluctuations in our level of dividends, increased costs of operations, making more difficult our ability to complete required capital expenditures in a timely manner and on budget, decreases in values of our real estate assets, changes in law and/or regulation, and uncertainty regarding government and regulatory policy.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present material uncertainty and risk with respect to the performance of our properties and our financial results, such as the potential negative impact to the businesses of our tenants, the impact of work-from-home and return-to-work policies, the potential negative impact to leasing efforts and occupancy at our properties, uncertainty regarding future rent collection levels or requests for rent concessions from our tenants, the occurrence of a default under any of our debt agreements, the potential for increased borrowing costs, negative impacts on our ability to refinance existing indebtedness or to secure new sources of capital on favorable terms, fluctuations in our level of dividends, increased costs of operations, making more difficult our ability to complete required capital expenditures in a timely manner and on budget, decreases in values of our real estate assets, changes in law and/or regulation, and uncertainty regarding government and regulatory policy.
Although occasional adverse decisions (or settlements) may occur, we believe that the final disposition of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations. Loan to Sponsored REIT Sponsored REIT Loan The Sponsored REIT Loan is secured by a mortgage on the underlying property and has a current term of less than one year.
Although occasional adverse decisions (or settlements) may occur, we believe that the final disposition of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations. Loan to Sponsored REIT The Sponsored REIT Loan is secured by a mortgage on the underlying property and has a current term of less than one year.
Accordingly, the properties sold remained classified within continuing operations for all periods presented. We continue to believe that the current price of our common stock does not accurately reflect the value of our underlying real estate assets, and we will seek to increase shareholder value by (1) pursuing the sale of select properties where we believe that short to intermediate term valuation potential has been reached and (2) striving to lease vacant space.
Accordingly, the properties sold remained classified within continuing operations for all periods presented. We continue to believe that the current price of our common stock does not accurately reflect the intrinsic value of our underlying real estate assets, and we will seek to increase shareholder value by (1) pursuing the sale of select properties where we believe that short to intermediate term valuation potential has been reached and (2) striving to lease vacant space.
The repurchase authorization may be suspended or discontinued at any time. On February 10, 2023, we disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K that our Board of Directors had discontinued the repurchase authorization. Contingencies As of December 31, 2023, the Sponsored REIT Loan had $24 million principal amount outstanding.
The repurchase authorization may be suspended or discontinued at any time. On February 10, 2023, we disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K that our Board of Directors had discontinued the repurchase authorization. Contingencies As of December 31, 2024, the Sponsored REIT Loan had $24 million principal amount outstanding.
However, we believe that our position as asset manager of the Sponsored REIT helps mitigate that risk by providing us with unique insight and the ability to rely on qualitative analysis of the Sponsored REIT. Additional information about the Sponsored REIT Loan outstanding as of December 31, 2023 is incorporated herein by reference to Note 3, “Related Party Transactions and Investments in Non-Consolidated Entities - Management fees and interest income from loans”, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report. Other Considerations We generally pay the ordinary annual operating expenses of our owned and consolidated properties from the rental revenue generated by the properties.
However, we believe that our position as asset manager of the Sponsored REIT helps mitigate that risk by providing us with unique insight and the ability to rely on qualitative analysis of the Sponsored REIT. Additional information about the Sponsored REIT Loan outstanding as of December 31, 2024 is incorporated herein by reference to Note 3, “Related Party Transactions and Investments in Non-Consolidated Entities - Management fees and interest income from loans”, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report. Other Considerations We generally pay the ordinary annual operating expenses of our owned and consolidated properties from the rental revenue generated by the properties.
On October 26, 2023, we completed the sale of an asset held for sale as of September 30, 2023, which was an office building located in Plano, Texas for a sales price of $48.0 million at a gain of approximately $10.6 million.
On October 26, 2023, we completed the sale of an asset held for sale as of September 30, 2023, which was an office building located in Plano, Texas for a gross sales price of $48.0 million at a gain of approximately $10.6 million.
On October 26, 2023, we completed the sale of one of the assets held for sale as of September 30, 2023, an office building located in Plano, Texas for a sales price of $48.0 million at a gain of approximately $10.6 million.
On October 26, 2023, we completed the sale of one of the assets held for sale as of September 30, 2023, an office building located in Plano, Texas for a gross sales price of $48.0 million at a gain of approximately $10.6 million.
If interest rates continue to increase, then the interest costs on our unhedged variable rate debt would be adversely affected, which could in turn adversely affect our cash flow, our ability to pay principal and interest on our debt and our ability to make distributions to stockholders.
If interest rates increase, then the interest costs on our unhedged variable rate debt would be adversely affected, which could in turn adversely affect our cash flow, our ability to pay principal and interest on our debt and our ability to make distributions to stockholders.
On December 6, 2023, we sold another of the assets held for sale, an office property located in Miami, Florida for a sales price of $68.0 million at a loss of approximately $18.9 million.
On December 6, 2023, we sold another of the assets held for sale, an office property located in Miami, Florida for a gross sales price of $68.0 million at a loss of approximately $18.9 million.
On February 8, 2023, we terminated all remaining interest rate swaps applicable to the BMO Term Loan and, on February 10, 2023, we received an aggregate of approximately $4.3 million as a result of such terminations. 38 Table of Contents The BMO Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for credit facilities of this type, including limitations with respect to indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers and acquisitions, disposition of assets, use of net cash proceeds from the disposition of property, assets and equity issuances, mandatory prepayments, the requirement to have certain subsidiaries provide guarantees, the requirement to pledge our equity interests in certain subsidiaries as collateral, changes in business, certain restricted payments, repurchases and redemptions of our common stock, going concern qualifications to our financial statements, and transactions with affiliates.
On February 8, 2023, we terminated all remaining interest rate swaps applicable to the BMO Term Loan and, on February 10, 2023, we received an aggregate of approximately $4.3 million as a result of such terminations. The BMO Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for credit facilities of this type, including limitations with respect to indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers and acquisitions, disposition of assets, use of net cash proceeds from the disposition of property, assets and equity issuances, mandatory prepayments, the requirement to have certain subsidiaries provide guarantees, the requirement to pledge our equity interests in certain subsidiaries as collateral, changes in business, certain restricted payments, repurchases and redemptions of our common stock, going concern qualifications to our financial statements, and transactions with affiliates.
The BofA Second Amendment amended the Credit Agreement dated January 10, 2022, which we refer to as the Original BofA Credit Agreement, as amended by the First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated February 10, 2023, which we refer to as the BofA First Amendment, to, among other things: (1) extend the maturity date from October 1, 2024 to April 1, 2026; (2) convert borrowings from being either revolving loans or letters of credit to a term loan; (3) change the interest rate from 300 basis points over SOFR to 300 basis points over SOFR with a floor on SOFR of 500 basis points; (4) provide that, if, as of March 31, 2025, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes exceeds $200 million, the spread over SOFR will permanently increase by 100 basis points from 300 basis points to 400 basis points; (5) require mandatory prepayments of the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes with net cash proceeds from the disposition of property, assets and equity issuances as follows: ((a) 25.55556% to the BMO Term Loan; (b) 20.00000% to the BofA Term Loan; (c) 44.44444% to the Senior Notes; and (d) the remaining 10% to be retained by us; (6) require that, within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective date of the BofA Second Amendment, certain of our subsidiaries guarantee the BofA Term Loan; (7) require that, within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective date of the BofA Second Amendment, we pledge our equity interests in certain of our subsidiaries as collateral for the BofA Term Loan; (8) reduce our minimum fixed charge coverage ratio from 1.50x to 1.25x; and (9) reduce our minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio from 1.75x to 1.25x.
The BofA Second Amendment amended the Credit Agreement dated January 10, 2022, which we refer to as the Original BofA Credit Agreement, as amended by the First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated February 10, 2023, which we refer to as the BofA First Amendment, to, among other things: (1) extend the maturity date from October 1, 2024 to April 1, 2026; (2) convert borrowings from being either revolving loans or letters of credit to a term loan; (3) change the interest rate from 300 basis points over SOFR to 300 basis points over SOFR with a floor on SOFR of 500 basis points; (4) provide that, if, as of March 31, 2025, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes exceeds $200 million, the spread over SOFR will permanently increase by 100 basis points from 300 basis points to 400 basis points in the case of SOFR, and from 200 basis points to 300 basis points in the case of the base rate; (5) require mandatory prepayments of the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes with net cash proceeds from the disposition of property, assets and equity issuances as follows: (a) 25.55556% to the BMO Term Loan; (b) 20.00000% to the BofA Term Loan; (c) 44.44444% to the Senior Notes; and (d) the remaining 10% to be retained by us; (6) require that, within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective date of the BofA Second Amendment, certain of our subsidiaries guarantee the BofA Term Loan; (7) require that, within 90 days of the February 21, 2024 effective date of the BofA Second Amendment, we pledge our equity interests in certain of our subsidiaries as 39 Table of Contents collateral for the BofA Term Loan; (8) reduce our minimum fixed charge coverage ratio from 1.50x to 1.25x; and (9) reduce our minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio from 1.75x to 1.25x.
The increase was primarily due to higher interest expense as a result of higher interest rates under the loan amendments we entered into on February 10, 2023 described below and was partially offset by a lower principal amount of debt outstanding compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. Loss on extinguishment of debt During the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we repaid debt and incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, related to unamortized deferred financing costs on the dates of the repayments. Gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded a gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT as a result of reducing the Monument Circle loan loss reserve, which resulted in a $0.4 million gain. Impairment and loan reserve During the year ended December 31, 2022, we recorded an impairment on a mortgage receivable of $4.2 million. Gain and loss on sale of properties and impairment During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we sold an office property located in Elk Grove, Illinois on March 10, 2023, for a sales price of $29.1 million, at a gain of approximately $8.4 million. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we sold an office property located in Charlotte, North Carolina known as Forest Park, for a sales price of $9.2 million at a loss of approximately $0.8 million.
The increase was primarily due to higher interest expense as a result of higher interest rates under the loan amendments we entered into on February 10, 2023 described below and was partially offset by a lower principal amount of debt outstanding compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. Loss on extinguishment of debt During the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we repaid debt and incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, related to unamortized deferred financing costs on the dates of the repayments. Gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded a gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT as a result of reducing the Monument Circle loan loss reserve, which resulted in a $0.4 million gain. Impairment and loan reserve During the year ended December 31, 2022, we recorded an impairment on a mortgage receivable of $4.2 million. 33 Table of Contents Gain and loss on sale of properties and impairment During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we sold an office property located in Elk Grove, Illinois on March 10, 2023, for a gross sales price of $29.1 million, at a gain of approximately $8.4 million. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we sold an office property located in Charlotte, North Carolina known as Forest Park, for a sales price of $9.2 million at a loss of approximately $0.8 million.
Our leased space in our owned and consolidated properties was 71.5% at December 31, 2023 and for our owned properties was 75.6% at December 31, 2022. ● A decrease in interest income from loans of approximately $1.8 million due to the consolidation of Monument Circle in our financial results as of January 1, 2023. 29 Table of Contents ● These decreases were partially offset by an increase in other income of $0.2 million from a deposit that was forfeited by a potential buyer for a property in Atlanta, Georgia that we had under agreement when the transaction was terminated. Expenses Total expenses decreased by $16.9 million to $171.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
Our leased space in our owned and consolidated properties was 71.5% at December 31, 2023 and for our owned properties was 75.6% at December 31, 2022. ● A decrease in interest income from loans of approximately $1.8 million due to the consolidation of Monument Circle in our financial results as of January 1, 2023. ● These decreases were partially offset by an increase in other income of $0.2 million from a deposit that was forfeited by a potential buyer for a property in Atlanta, Georgia that we had under agreement when the transaction was terminated. Expenses Total expenses decreased by $16.9 million to $171.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
We may look to acquire and/or develop quality properties in good locations in order to lessen the impact of downturns in the market and to take advantage of upturns when they occur. We continue to believe that the current price of our common stock does not accurately reflect the value of our underlying real estate assets and we will seek to increase shareholder value by (1) pursuing the sale of select properties 23 Table of Contents where we believe that short to intermediate term valuation potential has been reached and (2) striving to lease vacant space.
We may look to acquire and/or develop quality properties in good locations in order to lessen the impact of downturns in the market and to take advantage of upturns when they occur. We continue to believe that the current price of our common stock does not accurately reflect the intrinsic value of our underlying real estate assets and we will seek to increase shareholder value by (1) pursuing the sale of select properties where we believe that short to intermediate term valuation potential has been reached and (2) striving to lease 24 Table of Contents vacant space.
In addition, the BofA Credit Agreement also restricts our ability to make quarterly dividend distributions that exceed $0.01 per share of our common stock; provided, however, that notwithstanding such restriction, we are permitted to make dividend 40 Table of Contents distributions based on our good faith estimate of projected or estimated taxable income or otherwise as necessary to retain our status as a real estate investment trust, to meet the distribution requirements of Section 857 of the Internal Revenue Code or to eliminate any income or excise taxes to which we would otherwise be subject.
In addition, the BofA Credit Agreement also restricts our ability to make quarterly dividend distributions that exceed $0.01 per share of our common stock; provided, however, that notwithstanding such restriction, we are permitted to make dividend distributions based on our good faith estimate of projected or estimated taxable income or otherwise as necessary to retain our status as a real estate investment trust, to meet the distribution requirements of Section 857 of the Internal Revenue Code or to eliminate any income or excise taxes to which we would otherwise be subject.
In addition, the Note Purchase Agreement also restricts our ability to make quarterly dividend distributions that exceed $0.01 per share of our common stock; provided, however, that notwithstanding such restriction, we are permitted to make dividend distributions based on our good faith estimate of projected or estimated taxable income or otherwise as necessary to retain our status as a real estate investment trust, to meet the distribution requirements of Section 857 of the Internal Revenue Code or to eliminate any income or excise taxes to which we would otherwise be subject.
In addition, the Note Purchase Agreement also restricts our ability to make quarterly dividend distributions that exceed $0.01 per share of our common stock; provided, however, that notwithstanding such restriction, we are permitted to make dividend distributions based on our good faith estimate of projected or estimated taxable income or otherwise as necessary to retain our status as a real estate investment trust, to meet the distribution requirements of Section 857 of the 41 Table of Contents Internal Revenue Code or to eliminate any income or excise taxes to which we would otherwise be subject.
We were in compliance with the BofA Term Loan financial covenants as of December 31, 2023. The BofA Credit Agreement provides for customary events of default with corresponding grace periods, including failure to pay any principal or interest when due, failure to comply with the provisions of the BofA Credit Agreement, certain cross defaults and a change in control (as defined in the BofA Credit Agreement).
We were in compliance with the BofA Term Loan financial covenants as of December 31, 2024. The BofA Credit Agreement provides for customary events of default with corresponding grace periods, including failure to pay any principal or interest when due, failure to comply with the provisions of the BofA Credit Agreement, certain cross defaults and a change in control (as defined in the BofA Credit Agreement).
We were in compliance with the BMO Term Loan financial covenants as of December 31, 2023. The BMO Credit Agreement provides for customary events of default with corresponding grace periods, including failure to pay any principal or interest when due, certain cross defaults and a change in control (as defined in the BMO Credit Agreement).
We were in compliance with the BMO Term Loan financial covenants as of December 31, 2024. The BMO Credit Agreement provides for customary events of default with corresponding grace periods, including failure to pay any principal or interest when due, certain cross defaults and a change in control (as defined in the BMO Credit Agreement).
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we entered into an agreement to sell a 30 Table of Contents property in Atlanta, Georgia for a gross sales price of approximately $40.0 million, at an expected loss of $20.5 million that was recorded as an impairment loss.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we entered into an agreement to sell a property in Atlanta, Georgia for a gross sales price of approximately $40.0 million, at an expected loss of $20.5 million that was recorded as an impairment loss.
We anticipate that the Sponsored REIT Loan will be repaid through cash flow from property operations or sale of the underlying property, although the actual amount and timing of any repayment is uncertain and will likely depend on prevailing market conditions at the time of any such sale. 43 Table of Contents We may be subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business.
We anticipate that the Sponsored REIT Loan will be repaid through cash flow from property operations or sale of the underlying property, although the actual amount and timing of any repayment is uncertain and will likely depend on prevailing market conditions at the time of any such sale. We may be subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business.
As of the date of this report, the impact of current economic conditions and geopolitical events and the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are adversely affecting the demand for office space in the United States. Real Estate Operations As of December 31, 2023, our real estate portfolio was comprised of 17 owned properties, which we refer to as our owned properties, and a non-controlling common stock interest in the corporation that is the sole member of FSP Monument Circle LLC, which corporation was organized to operate as a real estate investment trust, which we refer to as the Sponsored REIT.
As of the date of this report, the impact of current economic conditions and geopolitical events and the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are adversely affecting the demand for office space in the United States. Real Estate Operations As of December 31, 2024, our real estate portfolio was comprised of 14 owned properties, which we refer to as our owned properties, and a non-controlling common stock interest in the corporation that is the sole member of FSP Monument Circle LLC, which corporation was organized to operate as a real estate investment trust, which we refer to as the Sponsored REIT.
Significant estimates in the consolidated financial statements include purchase price allocations, impairment considerations and the valuation of derivatives. Critical accounting policies are those that have the most impact on the reporting of our financial condition and results of operations and those requiring significant judgments and estimates.
Significant estimates in the consolidated financial statements include purchase price allocations and impairment considerations. Critical accounting policies are those that have the most impact on the reporting of our financial condition and results of operations and those requiring significant judgments and estimates.
While leasing activity at our properties has continued, we believe that the impact of geopolitical events, current economic conditions and the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may limit or delay new tenant leasing during at least the the first quarter of 2024 and potentially in future periods. While we cannot generally predict when an existing vacancy in our owned properties will be leased or if existing tenants with expiring leases will renew their leases or what the terms and conditions of the lease renewals will be, we expect to renew or sign new leases at then-current market rates for locations in which the buildings are located, which could be above or below the expiring rates.
While leasing activity at our properties has continued, we believe that the impact of geopolitical events, current economic conditions and the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may limit or delay new tenant leasing during at least the first quarter of 2025 and potentially in future periods. 26 Table of Contents While we cannot generally predict when an existing vacancy in our owned properties will be leased or if existing tenants with expiring leases will renew their leases or what the terms and conditions of the lease renewals will be, we expect to renew or sign new leases at then-current market rates for locations in which the buildings are located, which could be above or below the expiring rates.
The real estate operations market involves real estate rental operations, leasing, secured financing of real estate and services provided for asset management, property management, property acquisitions, dispositions and development. Our current strategy is to invest in infill and central business district office properties in the United States sunbelt and mountain west regions as well as select opportunistic markets.
The real estate operations market involves real estate rental operations, leasing, secured financing of real estate and services provided for asset management, property management, property acquisitions, dispositions and development. Our current strategy is to focus on infill and central business district office properties in the United States sunbelt and mountain west regions as well as select opportunistic markets.
Under some circumstances we may rely upon studies commissioned from independent real estate appraisal firms in determining the purchase price allocations. Purchase price allocated to land and building and improvements is based on management’s determination of the relative fair values of these assets assuming the property was vacant.
Under some circumstances we may rely upon studies commissioned from independent real estate appraisal firms in determining the purchase price allocations. 28 Table of Contents Purchase price allocated to land and building and improvements is based on management’s determination of the relative fair values of these assets assuming the property was vacant.
On February 10, 2023, we borrowed $40.0 million under the BofA Revolver to repay a portion of the BMO Term Loan. Effective October 1, 2023, availability under the BofA Revolver was reduced to $125 million. 39 Table of Contents As of December 31, 2023, there were borrowings of $90 million drawn and outstanding under the BofA Revolver.
On February 10, 2023, we borrowed $40.0 million under the BofA Revolver to repay a portion of the BMO Term Loan. Effective October 1, 2023, availability under the BofA Revolver was reduced to $125 million. As of December 31, 2023, there were borrowings of $90 million drawn and outstanding under the BofA Revolver.
Also, we believe the potential exists for any of our tenants to default 25 Table of Contents on its lease or to seek the protection of bankruptcy. If any of our tenants defaults on its lease, we may experience delays in enforcing our rights as a landlord and may incur substantial costs in protecting our investment.
Also, we believe the potential exists for any of our tenants to default on its lease or to seek the protection of bankruptcy. If any of our tenants defaults on its lease, we may experience delays in enforcing our rights as a landlord and may incur substantial costs in protecting our investment.
We exclude the NOI from any Sponsored REIT that is consolidated from the calculation of NOI. The information presented includes footnotes and the data is shown by region with properties owned in the 34 Table of Contents periods presented, which we call Same Store. The comparative Same Store results include properties held for the periods presented and exclude acquired properties.
We exclude the NOI from any Sponsored REIT that is consolidated from the calculation of NOI. The information presented includes footnotes and the data is shown by region with properties owned in the periods presented, which we call Same Store. The comparative Same Store results include properties held for the periods presented and exclude acquired properties.
The property sold on August 9, 2023 for a sales price of $9.2 million, at a loss of $0.8 million, which had been our expected loss.
The property was sold on August 9, 2023, for a gross sales price of $9.2 million, at a loss of $0.8 million, which had been our expected loss.
In the event of a default by us, the administrative agent may, and at the request of the requisite number of lenders shall, declare all obligations under the BofA Credit Agreement immediately due and payable and enforce any and all rights of the lenders or BofA under the BofA Credit Agreement and related documents.
In the event of a default by us, the administrative agent may, and at the request of the requisite number of lenders shall, declare all obligations under the BofA Credit Agreement immediately due and payable and enforce any and all rights of the lenders 40 Table of Contents or BofA under the BofA Credit Agreement and related documents.
We also exclude properties that have been placed in service, but that do not have operating activity for all periods presented, dispositions and significant nonrecurring income such as bankruptcy settlements and lease termination fees. NOI, as defined by the Company, may not be comparable to NOI reported by other REITs that define NOI differently.
We also exclude properties that have been placed in service, but that do not have operating activity for all periods presented, dispositions and significant nonrecurring income such as bankruptcy 35 Table of Contents settlements and lease termination fees. NOI, as defined by the Company, may not be comparable to NOI reported by other REITs that define NOI differently.
As of December 31, 2023, approximately 50.6% of our total debt constituted unhedged variable rate debt. Increasing interest rates could also decrease the amount third parties are willing to pay for our assets and limit our ability to incur new debt or refinance existing debt when it matures.
As of December 31, 2024, approximately 50.6% of our total debt constituted unhedged variable rate debt. Increased interest rates could also decrease the amount third parties are willing to pay for our assets and limit our ability to incur new debt or refinance existing debt when it matures.
The weighted average variable interest rate on all amounts outstanding under the BMO Term Loan from February 8, 2023, which is when the Company terminated its outstanding interest rate swaps applicable to the BMO Term Loan as described below, through December 31, 2023 was approximately 8.11% per annum. Although the interest rate on the BMO Term Loan is currently variable under the BMO Credit Agreement, we previously fixed the base LIBOR interest rate by entering into interest rate swap transactions.
The weighted average variable interest rate on all amounts outstanding under the BMO Term Loan from February 8, 2023, which is when the Company terminated its outstanding interest rate swaps applicable to the BMO Term Loan as described below, through December 31, 2023 was approximately 8.11% per annum. 38 Table of Contents Although the interest rate on the BMO Term Loan is currently variable under the BMO Credit Agreement, we previously fixed the base LIBOR interest rate that previously applied to the BMO Term Loan by entering into interest rate swap transactions.
We also sold an office property in Evanston, Illinois on December 28, 2022 for a sales price of approximately $27.8 million, at a gain of $3.9 million.
We also sold an office property in Evanston, Illinois on December 28, 2022, for a gross sales price of approximately $27.8 million, at a gain of $3.4 million.
For certain events of default related to bankruptcy, insolvency, and receivership, the commitments of lenders will be automatically terminated and all of our outstanding obligations will become immediately due and payable. BofA Term Loan As of February 21, 2024, we have a term loan borrowing in the amount of approximately $67.3 million, which we refer to as the BofA Term Loan, with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent, and other lending institutions party thereto that matures on April 1, 2026.
For certain events of default related to bankruptcy, insolvency, and receivership, the commitments of lenders will be automatically terminated and all of our outstanding obligations will become immediately due and payable. BofA Term Loan As of December 31, 2024, we have a term loan borrowing in the amount of approximately $55.6 million, which we refer to as the BofA Term Loan, with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent, and other lending institutions party thereto that matures on April 1, 2026.
As we continue to execute this strategy, our revenue, Funds From Operations, and capital expenditures may decrease in the short term. Proceeds from dispositions are intended to be used primarily for the repayment of debt. For the year ended December 31, 2023, our disposition strategy resulted in aggregate gross sale proceeds of $154.5 million.
As we continue to execute this strategy, our revenue, Funds From Operations, and capital expenditures may decrease in the short term. Proceeds from dispositions are intended to be used primarily for the repayment of debt. For the year ended December 31, 2024, our disposition strategy resulted in aggregate gross sale proceeds of $100.0 million.
Prior to February 21, 2024, we referred to the BofA Term Loan as the BofA Revolver. On February 21, 2024, we entered into a Second Amendment to Credit Agreement with the lending institutions party thereto, which we refer to as the BofA Second Amendment.
Prior to February 21, 2024, we referred to the BofA Term Loan as the BofA Revolver. On February 21, 2024, we amended the BofA Term Loan by entering into a Second Amendment to Credit Agreement with the lending institutions party thereto, which we refer to as the BofA Second Amendment.
In addition, effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BMO Second Amendment, if, as of March 31, 2025, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes exceeds $200 million, the spread over SOFR or the base rate, as applicable, will permanently increase by 100 basis points from 300 basis points to 400 basis points in the case of SOFR , and from 200 basis points to 300 basis points in the case of the base rate .
In addition, effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BMO Second Amendment, if, as of March 31, 2025, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes exceeds $200 million, the spread over SOFR or the base rate, as applicable, will permanently increase by 100 basis points from 300 basis points to 400 basis points in the case of SOFR, and from 200 basis points to 300 basis points in the case of the base rate. As of December 31, 2024, the interest rate on the BMO Term Loan was 8.00% per annum.
On December 6, 2023, we sold this property for gross sales proceeds of approximately $68.0 million. As of December 31, 2023, leases for approximately 9.0% and 7.6% of the square footage in our owned portfolio are scheduled to expire during 2024 and 2025, respectively.
On December 6, 2023, we sold this property for gross sales proceeds of approximately $68.0 million. As of December 31, 2024, leases for approximately 6.4% and 12.1% of the square footage in our owned portfolio are scheduled to expire during 2025 and 2026, respectively.
For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, the rental income exceeded the expenses for each individual property, with the exception of Monument Circle for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and Pershing Park for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022. Monument Circle has approximately 214,000 square feet of rentable space comprised of both office and street level retail space.
For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, the rental income exceeded the expenses for each individual property, with the exception of Monument Circle for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. 42 Table of Contents Monument Circle has approximately 214,000 square feet of rentable space comprised of both office and street level retail space.
We refer to the Original BMO Credit Agreement, as amended by the BMO First Amendment and the BMO Second Amendment, as the BMO Credit Agreement. The BMO Credit Agreement initially provided for an unsecured term loan borrowing in the amount of $220 million, of which approximately $86.0 million remains outstanding.
We refer to the Original BMO Credit Agreement, as amended by the BMO First Amendment and the BMO Second Amendment, as the BMO Credit Agreement. The BMO Credit Agreement initially provided for an unsecured term loan borrowing in the amount of $220 million.
Additional information about the Sponsored REIT Loan as of December 31, 2023 is incorporated herein by reference to Note 3, “Related Party Transactions and Investments in Non-Consolidated Entities - Management fees and interest income from loans”, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.
Additional information about the Sponsored REIT Loan as of December 31, 2024 is incorporated herein by reference to Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies - Variable Interest Entities (VIEs)” and Note 3, “Related Party Transactions and Investments in Non-Consolidated Entities - Management fees and interest income from loans”, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.
The Sponsored REIT, which we also refer to as Monument Circle, was consolidated effective January 1, 2023. We refer to these 18 properties as our owned and consolidated properties. Our owned properties were approximately 74.0% leased as of December 31, 2023, a decrease from 75.6% leased as of December 31, 2022.
The Sponsored REIT, which we also refer to as Monument Circle, was consolidated effective January 1, 2023. We refer to these 15 properties as our owned and consolidated properties. Our owned properties were approximately 70.3% leased as of December 31, 2024, a decrease from 74.0% leased as of December 31, 2023.
We have included the NAREIT FFO definition as of May 17, 2016 in the table and note that other REITs may not define FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition or may interpret the current NAREIT definition differently than we do. We believe that in order to facilitate a clear understanding of the results of the Company, FFO should be examined in connection with net income and cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities in the consolidated financial statements. The calculations of FFO are shown in the following table: For the Year December 31, (in thousands): 2023 2022 2021 Net income (loss) $ (48,110) $ 1,094 $ 92,717 Gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT (394) — — Impairment and loan loss reserve — 4,237 — (Gain) loss on sale of properties and impairment of assets held for sale, net 23,384 (27,939) (113,134) Equity in income of non-consolidated REITs — — (421) FFO from non-consolidated REITs — — 421 Depreciation and amortization 54,694 63,689 78,509 NAREIT FFO 29,574 41,081 58,092 Lease Acquisition costs 390 262 387 Funds From Operations $ 29,964 $ 41,343 $ 58,479 Net Operating Income (NOI) The Company provides property performance based on Net Operating Income, which we refer to as NOI.
We have included the NAREIT FFO definition as of May 17, 2016 in the table and note that other REITs may not define FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition or may interpret the current NAREIT definition differently than we do. We believe that in order to facilitate a clear understanding of the results of the Company, FFO should be examined in connection with net income and cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities in the consolidated financial statements. The calculations of FFO are shown in the following table: For the year ended December 31, (in thousands): 2024 2023 2022 Net income (loss) $ (52,723) $ (48,110) $ 1,094 Gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT — (394) 4,237 (Gain) loss on sale of properties and impairment of assets held for sale, net 20,826 23,384 (27,939) Depreciation and amortization 44,757 54,694 63,689 NAREIT FFO 12,860 29,574 41,081 Lease Acquisition costs 426 390 262 Funds From Operations $ 13,286 $ 29,964 $ 41,343 Net Operating Income (NOI) The Company provides property performance based on Net Operating Income, which we refer to as NOI.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we leased approximately 706,000 square feet of office space in our owned properties, of which approximately 478,000 square feet were with existing tenants, at a weighted average term of 6.8 years.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we leased approximately 616,000 square feet of office space in our owned properties, of which approximately 445,000 square feet were with existing tenants, at a weighted average term of 6.3 years.
The Senior Notes consist of (i) Series A Senior Notes due April 1, 2026 in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $86.8 million, which we refer to as the Series A Notes, and (ii) Series B Senior Notes due April 1, 2026 in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $62.8 million, which we refer to as the Series B Notes.
The Senior Notes consist of (i) Series A Senior Notes due April 1, 2026 in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $71.7 million, which we refer to as the Series A Notes, and (ii) Series B Senior Notes due April 1, 2026 in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $51.9 million, which we refer to as the Series B Notes.
Effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BMO Second Amendment, interest on the BMO Term Loan was amended to be either (i) 300 basis points over one, three or six month term SOFR, plus a corresponding adjustment of 0.11448%, 0.26161% or 0.42826%, respectively, with a floor on SOFR of 5.00% or (ii) 200 basis points over the base rate with a floor on the base rate of 6.00%.
The tranche B term loan matures on April 1, 2026. Effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BMO Second Amendment, the BMO Term Loan bears interest at either (i) 300 basis points over one, three or six month term SOFR, plus a corresponding adjustment of 0.11448%, 0.26161% or 0.42826%, respectively, with a floor on SOFR of 5.00% or (ii) 200 basis points over the base rate with a floor on the base rate of 6.00%.
“Risk Factors”. Economic Conditions Although recent indicators suggest that economic activity has expanded at a modest pace, the global economy continues to experience significant disruptions as a result of various factors, including geopolitical events such as the ongoing wars between Russia and Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas, a U.S. designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, in the Gaza Strip and ongoing conflicts in various other parts of the Middle East, increasing tensions with China, the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing supply chain difficulties.
“Risk Factors”. Economic Conditions Although recent indicators suggest that economic activity has expanded at a modest pace, the global economy continues to experience significant disruptions as a result of various factors, including geopolitical events such as the wars conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, increasing tensions with China and Iran, the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing supply chain difficulties.
Competition, economic conditions and other factors may cause occupancy 27 Table of Contents declines in the future.
Competition, economic conditions and other factors may cause occupancy declines in the future.
To the extent we enter into fair value hedges in the future, the results of such variability could be a significant increase or decrease in our derivative assets, derivative liabilities, book equity, and/or earnings. Results of Operations The following table shows financial results for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Year ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 Change Revenues: Rental $ 145,446 $ 163,739 $ (18,293) Related party revenue: Management fees and interest income from loans — 1,855 (1,855) Other 261 21 240 Total revenues 145,707 165,615 (19,908) Expenses: Real estate operating expenses 50,732 52,820 (2,088) Real estate taxes and insurance 27,200 34,620 (7,420) Depreciation and amortization 54,738 63,808 (9,070) General and administrative 14,021 13,885 136 Interest 24,318 22,808 1,510 Total expenses 171,009 187,941 (16,932) Loss on extinguishment of debt (106) (78) (28) Gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT 394 — 394 Impairment and loan loss reserve — (4,237) 4,237 Gain (loss) on sale of properties and impairment of assets held for sale, net (23,384) 27,939 (51,323) Interest income 567 — 567 Income (loss) before taxes (47,831) 1,298 (49,129) Tax expense 279 204 75 Net income (loss) $ (48,110) $ 1,094 $ (49,204) Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2023 to the year ended December 31, 2022 Revenues Total revenues decreased by $19.9 million to $145.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
During 2024, we used a portion of the disposition proceeds to reduce debt and earned $2.1 million in interest income from proceeds that remained invested. Tax expense on income Included in income taxes is the Revised Texas Franchise Tax, which is a tax on revenues from Texas properties, which was $0.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $0.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2023. Net income and loss Net loss for year ended December 31, 2024, was $52.7 million compared to $48.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, for the reasons described above. The following table shows financial results for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Year ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 Change Revenues: Rental $ 145,446 $ 163,739 $ (18,293) Related party revenue: Management fees and interest income from loans — 1,855 (1,855) Other 261 21 240 Total revenues 145,707 165,615 (19,908) Expenses: Real estate operating expenses 50,732 52,820 (2,088) Real estate taxes and insurance 27,200 34,620 (7,420) Depreciation and amortization 54,738 63,808 (9,070) General and administrative 14,021 13,885 136 Interest 24,318 22,808 1,510 Total expenses 171,009 187,941 (16,932) Loss on extinguishment of debt (106) (78) (28) Gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT 394 — 394 Impairment and loan loss reserve — (4,237) 4,237 Gain (loss) on sale of properties and impairments of assets held for sale, net (23,384) 27,939 (51,323) Interest income 567 — 567 Income (loss) before taxes (47,831) 1,298 (49,129) Tax expense 279 204 75 Net income (loss) $ (48,110) $ 1,094 $ (49,204) 32 Table of Contents Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2023 to the year ended December 31, 2022 Revenues Total revenues decreased by $19.9 million to $145.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
In the case of an event of default, the purchasers may, among other remedies, accelerate the payment of all obligations. Equity Offering From time to time, we may issue debt securities, common stock, preferred stock or depository shares under a registration statement to fund the acquisition of additional properties, to pay down any existing debt financing and for other corporate purposes. Stock Repurchases On June 23, 2021, we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of the Company’s common stock from time to time in the open market, privately negotiated transactions or other manners as permitted by federal securities laws.
We were in compliance with the Note Purchase Agreement financial covenants as of December 31, 2024. Equity Offering From time to time, we may issue debt securities, common stock, preferred stock or depository shares under a registration statement to fund the acquisition of additional properties, to pay down any existing debt financing and for other corporate purposes. Stock Repurchases On June 23, 2021, we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of the Company’s common stock from time to time in the open market, privately negotiated transactions or other manners as permitted by federal securities laws.
On February 21, 2024, we entered into a Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with the lending institutions party thereto, which we refer to as the BMO Second Amendment.
On February 21, 2024, we amended the BMO Term Loan by entering into a Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of Montreal and the other lending institutions party thereto, which we refer to as the BMO Second Amendment.
Average GAAP base rents under such leases were $29.71 per square foot, or 7.4% higher than average rents in the respective properties as applicable compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. Our owned and consolidated properties were approximately 71.5% leased as of December 31, 2023, compared to our owned properties at 75.6% leased as of December 31, 2022.
Average GAAP base rents under such leases were $30.06 per square foot, or 8.2% higher than average rents in the respective properties as applicable compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. Our owned and consolidated properties were approximately 67.5% leased as of December 31, 2024, compared to 71.5% leased as of December 31, 2023.
During the three months ended December 31, 2023, we executed a purchase and sale agreement to sell a property located in Richardson, Texas for $35 million at an expected loss of approximately $2.1 million, which was recorded as an impairment as of December 31, 2023.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we entered into a purchase and sales agreement, which was subsequently amended, to sell a property located in Richardson, Texas for a gross sales price of $35 million, at an expected loss of $2.1 million that was recorded as an impairment loss during the three months ended December 31, 2023.
These policies affect our: ● allocation of purchase price; ● allowance for loan losses on mortgage loans; ● assessment of the carrying values and impairments of long lived assets; ● valuation of derivatives; and ● ownership of stock in a Sponsored REIT and related interests. These policies involve significant judgments made based upon our experience, including judgments about current valuations, ultimate realizable value, current and future economic conditions and competitive factors in the markets in which our properties are located.
These policies affect our: ● allocation of purchase price; and ● assessment of the carrying values and impairments of long lived assets; These policies involve significant judgments made based upon our experience, including judgments about current valuations, ultimate realizable value, current and future economic conditions and competitive factors in the markets in which our properties are located.
The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the sponsored REIT’s preferred stockholders was required for any actions involving merger, sale of property, amendment to charter or issuance of additional capital stock.
Our common stock percentage interest in the sponsored REIT is less than 1%. The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the Sponsored REIT’s preferred stockholders is required for any actions involving merger, sale of property, amendment to charter or issuance of additional capital stock.
The one remaining asset held for sale was expected to sell for a sales price of $40.0 million at a loss of approximately $20.5 million, which was recorded as an impairment as of September 30, 2023, however on November 15, 2023, we received notice from the buyer indicating that the buyer was terminating the transaction and directing the deposit and interest be disbursed to us.
The one remaining asset held for sale was expected to sell for a gross sales price of $40.0 million at a loss of approximately $20.5 million, which was recorded as an impairment as of September 30, 2023; 27 Table of Contents however, on November 15, 2023, we received notice from the buyer indicating that the buyer was terminating the transaction and directing the deposit and interest be disbursed to us. During 2022, we sold two office properties located in Broomfield, Colorado on August 31, 2022 for an aggregate sales price of $102.5 million, at a gain of approximately $24.1 million.
In addition, on February 21, 2024, as part of the NPA First Amendment, we repaid an approximately $21.2 million portion of the Series B Notes so that approximately $62.8 million of the Series B Notes remains outstanding. The Note Purchase Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations with respect to indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers and acquisitions, disposition of assets, use of net cash proceeds from the disposition of property, assets and equity issuances, mandatory prepayments, the requirement to have certain subsidiaries provide guarantees, the requirement to pledge our equity interests in certain subsidiaries as collateral, changes in business, certain restricted payments, repurchases and redemptions of our common stock, going concern qualifications to our financial statements, transactions with affiliates, certain restrictions on severance, retention and similar arrangements applicable to our executive officers, and real estate investment trust compliance requirements.
As of December 31, 2023, the interest rate on the Series A Notes was 4.49% per annum and the interest rate on the Series B Notes was 4.76% per annum. The Note Purchase Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations with respect to indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers and acquisitions, disposition of assets, use of net cash proceeds from the disposition of property, assets and equity issuances, mandatory prepayments, the requirement to have certain subsidiaries provide guarantees, the requirement to pledge our equity interests in certain subsidiaries as collateral, changes in business, certain restricted payments, repurchases and redemptions of our common stock, going concern qualifications to our financial statements, transactions with affiliates, certain restrictions on severance, retention and similar arrangements applicable to our executive officers, and real estate investment trust compliance requirements.
On June 4, 2021, we repaid the tranche A term loan that was scheduled to mature on November 30, 2021, and incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.1 million related to unamortized deferred financing costs . On February 10, 2023, we repaid a $40 million portion of the tranche B term loan, so that $125 million remained outstanding.
The BMO Term Loan initially consisted of a $55 million tranche A term loan and a $165 million tranche B term loan. On June 4, 2021, we repaid the tranche A term loan that was scheduled to mature on November 30, 2021, and incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.1 million related to unamortized deferred financing costs.
Our ability to maintain or increase our level of dividends to stockholders, however, depends in significant part upon the level of rental income from our real properties, property dispositions and our interest costs. Operating Activities Cash provided by our operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $17.9 million is primarily attributable to a net loss of $48.1 million excluding net losses on sale of properties of $23.3 million less the gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT of $0.4 million, plus the add-back of $54.4 million of non-cash expenses, less $7.6 million increase in payments of deferred leasing commissions, a $2.7 million increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses, a $2.0 million increase in lease acquisition costs plus a $0.5 million increase in tenant security deposits and a $0.4 million decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets. Investing Activities Cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $113.6 million is primarily attributable to proceeds from the sale of four properties of $142.2 million and an increase of investment in a mortgage receivable of $3.0 million from cash recorded in consolidation of Monument Circle, which was partially offset by capital expenditures and office equipment investments of approximately $31.6 million. Financing Activities Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $10.2 million is primarily attributable to repayment of the Former BofA Term Loan (defined below) in the amount of $50.0 million, distributions paid to stockholders in the amount of $4.1 million, and payment of deferred financing costs of $2.3 million, which was partially offset by net borrowings under the BofA Revolver (defined below) of $42.0 million and the proceeds from the termination of interest rate swap of $4.2 million. Liquidity beyond the next 12 months Our ability to generate cash adequate to meet our needs is dependent primarily on income from real estate investments, the sale of real estate investments, leveraging of real estate investments, availability of bank borrowings, proceeds from public offerings of stock, private placement of debt and access to the capital markets.
Our ability to maintain or increase our level of dividends to stockholders, however, depends in significant part upon the level of rental income from our real properties, property dispositions and our interest costs. Operating Activities Cash provided by our operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $9.0 million was primarily attributable to a net loss of $52.7 million excluding net losses on sale of properties of $20.8 million, plus the add-back of $50.7 million of non-cash expenses, less $6.1 million increase in payments of deferred leasing commissions, less a $4.3 million increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses, less a $0.7 million increase in lease acquisition costs plus an increase in tenant rent receivables of $0.9 million and a $0.4 million increase in prepaid expenses and other assets. Investing Activities Cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $70.3 million was primarily attributable to proceeds from the sale of three properties of $95.5 million, which was partially offset by capital expenditures and office equipment investments of approximately $25.2 million. Financing Activities Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $164.5 million is primarily attributable to repayment of a portion of the BMO Term Loan (defined below) of $43.9 million, repayment of a portion of the BofA Revolver (defined below) of $22.7 million, repayment of a portion of the BofA Term Loan (defined below) of $11.7 million, repayment of a portion of the Senior Notes (defined below) of $76.4 million, payment of deferred financing costs of $5.7 million and payment of distributions to stockholders of $4.1 million. Liquidity beyond the next 12 months Our ability to generate cash adequate to meet our needs is dependent primarily on income from real estate investments, the sale of real estate investments, leveraging of real estate investments, proceeds from public offerings of stock, private placement of debt and access to the capital markets.
On February 21, 2024, we repaid $102 million of debt in connection with the extensions of our BofA Term Loan, BMO Term Loan, our Series A Notes and our Series B Notes (each as defined in Liquidity and Capital Resources below). In July 2022, we adopted a variable quarterly dividend policy, which replaced our previous regular quarterly dividend policy.
On February 21, 2024, we repaid an aggregate amount of $102 million of debt in connection with the extensions of our BofA Term Loan, BMO Term Loan, our Series A Notes and our Series B Notes (each as defined in Liquidity and Capital Resources below).
We seek value-oriented investments with an eye towards long-term growth and appreciation, as well as current income. As of December 31, 2023, approximately 5.1 million square feet, or approximately 88.4% of our total owned portfolio, was located in Dallas, Denver, Houston and Minneapolis. The main factor that affects our real estate operations is the broad economic market conditions in the United States.
We are focused on long-term growth and appreciation, as well as current income. As of December 31, 2024, approximately 4.8 million square feet, or approximately 95.7% of our total owned and consolidated portfolio, was located in Dallas, Denver, Houston and Minneapolis. The main factor that affects our real estate operations is the broad economic market conditions in the United States.
On February 21, 2024, as part of the BMO Second Amendment, we repaid an approximately $29.0 million portion of the tranche B term loan so that approximately $86.0 million remains outstanding.
On February 10, 2023, we repaid a $40 million portion of the tranche B term loan. On August 10, 2023, we repaid an additional $10 million portion of the tranche B term loan. On February 21, 2024, as part of the BMO Second Amendment, we repaid an approximately $29.0 million portion of the tranche B term loan.
On average, tenant improvements for such leases were $22.42 per square foot, lease commissions were $10.56 per square foot and rent concessions were approximately six months of free rent.
On average, tenant improvements for such leases were $26.06 per square foot, lease commissions were $9.72 per square foot and rent concessions were approximately four months of free rent.
Effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BofA Second Amendment, interest on the BofA Term Loan was amended to mean 300 basis points over either (i) the daily simple SOFR, plus an adjustment of 0.11448%, or (ii) one, three or six month term SOFR, plus a corresponding adjustment of 0.11448%, 0.26161% or 0.42826%, respectively, with a floor on SOFR of 5.00%.
On October 25, 2024, we repaid an approximately $6.1 million portion of the BofA Term Loan from asset sale proceeds of a property located in Atlanta, Georgia. Effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BofA Second Amendment, the BofA Term Loan bears interest at 300 basis points over either (i) the daily simple SOFR, plus an adjustment of 0.11448%, or (ii) one, three or six month term SOFR, plus a corresponding adjustment of 0.11448%, 0.26161% or 0.42826%, respectively, with a floor on SOFR of 5.00%.
Under the variable quarterly dividend policy, the Board of Directors determines quarterly dividends based upon a variety of factors, including the Company’s estimates of its annual taxable income and the amount that the Company is required to distribute annually in the aggregate to enable the Company to continue to qualify as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. The credit rating for our senior unsecured debt was downgraded by Moody’s Investor Service from Ba1 to Ba3 on April 12, 2023, and from Ba3 to B3 on June 14, 2023.
Under the variable quarterly dividend policy, the Board of Directors determines quarterly dividends based upon a variety of factors, including the Company’s estimates of its annual taxable income and the amount that the Company is required to distribute annually in the aggregate to enable the Company to continue to qualify as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. As of February 21, 2024, the interest rate applicable to borrowings under the Senior Notes (as defined in Liquidity and Capital Resources below) was no longer based on the credit rating of our debt.
In addition, at any time, a tenant of one of our properties may seek the protection of bankruptcy laws, which could result in the rejection and termination of such tenant’s lease and thereby cause a reduction in cash available for distribution to our stockholders. Real Estate Acquisition and Investment Activity During 2023: ● on September 26, 2023, we agreed to extend the maturity date of our existing loan to Monument Circle that is secured by a mortgage on real estate owned by Monument Circle, which we refer to as the Sponsored REIT Loan, to September 30, 2024. During 2022: ● we continued to actively explore additional potential real estate investment opportunities. During 2021: ● on October 29, 2021, the Company agreed to amend and restate the Sponsored REIT Loan to extend the maturity date from December 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 and to advance an additional $3.0 million tranche of indebtedness to FSP Monument Circle LLC with the same June 30, 2023 maturity date, effectively increasing the aggregate principal amount of the Sponsored REIT Loan from $21 million to $24 million.
In addition, at any time, a tenant of one of our properties may seek the protection of bankruptcy laws, which could result in the rejection and termination of such tenant’s lease and thereby cause a reduction in cash available for distribution to our stockholders. Real Estate Acquisition and Investment Activity During 2024: ● on September 27, 2024, we agreed to extend the maturity date of our existing loan to Monument Circle that is secured by a mortgage on real estate owned by Monument Circle, which we refer to as the Sponsored REIT Loan, to September 30, 2025. During 2023: ● on September 26, 2023, we agreed to extend the maturity date of the Sponsored REIT Loan, to September 30, 2024. During 2022: ● we continued to actively explore additional potential real estate investment opportunities. Property Dispositions and Assets Held for Sale During 2024, we sold an office property located in Richardson, Texas on January 26, 2024, for a gross sales price of $35 million.
We are unable to estimate the full extent of the long term impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our future financial results at this time. See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A.
We are unable to estimate the full extent of the long-term impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our future financial results at this time. The long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has had and may continue to have an adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
As of February 21, 2024, the interest rate applicable to borrowings under the Senior Notes was no longer based on the rating of our debt. Trends and Uncertainties Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Considerable uncertainty still surrounds the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential effects on the population, including the spread of more contagious variants of the virus, and on the commercial real estate market and our business.
As of December 31, 2024, our credit rating remains at B3. Trends and Uncertainties Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Considerable uncertainty still surrounds the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential effects on the population, including the spread of more contagious variants of the virus, and on the commercial real estate market and our business.
However, upon liquidation of a sponsored REIT, we were entitled to our percentage interest as a common stockholder in any proceeds remaining after the preferred stockholders have recovered their investment. Our common stock percentage interest in each sponsored REIT was less than 1%.
As a common stockholder, we had no rights to the Sponsored REIT’s earnings or any related cash distributions. However, upon liquidation of the sponsored REIT, we are entitled to our percentage interest as a common stockholder in any proceeds remaining after the preferred stockholders have recovered their investment.
The increase of $121.3 million is attributable to $17.9 million provided by operating activities, plus $113.6 million provided by investing activities less $10.2 million used in financing activities.
The decrease of $85.2 million is attributable to $9.0 million provided by operating activities, plus $70.3 million provided by investing activities less $164.5 million used in financing activities.
On February 21, 2024, we entered into a First Amendment to Note Purchase Agreement, which we refer to as the NPA First Amendment.
On February 21, 2024, we amended the terms of the Senior Notes by entering into a First Amendment to Note Purchase Agreement, which we refer to as the NPA First Amendment, with the purchasers party thereto.
Pershing Park had approximately $1,977,000 of rental income and $2,269,000 of operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022, and was 79.2% leased as of December 31, 2022. 44 Table of Contents Rental Income Commitments Our commercial real estate operations include the leasing of office buildings subject to leases with terms greater than one year.
Monument Circle had approximately $85,000 and $302,000 of rental income, and, $263,000 and $1,095,000 of operating expenses, for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, respectively, and was 4.1% leased to two retail tenants as of December 31, 2024. Rental Income Commitments Our commercial real estate operations include the leasing of office buildings subject to leases with terms greater than one year.
In addition, effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BofA Second Amendment, if, as of March 31, 2025, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes exceeds $200 million, the spread over SOFR will permanently increase by 100 basis points from 300 basis points to 400 basis points in the case of SOFR, and from 200 basis points to 300 basis points in the case of the base rate. Prior to February 10, 2023, borrowings under the BofA Revolver bore interest at a margin over either (i) the daily simple SOFR, plus an adjustment of 0.11448%, or (ii) one, three or six month term SOFR, plus a corresponding adjustment of 0.11448%, 0.26161% or 0.42826%, respectively.
In addition, effective February 21, 2024 upon entering into the BofA Second Amendment, if, as of March 31, 2025, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the BMO Term Loan, the BofA Term Loan and the Senior Notes exceeds $200 million, the spread over SOFR will permanently increase by 100 basis points from 300 basis points to 400 basis points in the case of SOFR, and from 200 basis points to 300 basis points in the case of the base rate. As of December 31, 2024, the interest rate on the BofA Term Loan was 8.00% per annum.
As the first quarter of 2024 begins, we believe that our operating properties are stabilized, with a balanced lease expiration schedule, and existing vacancy is being actively marketed to numerous potential tenants.
As the first quarter of 2025 begins, we believe that: ● approximately half of our operating properties are stabilized with leased occupancy of 75% or more; and ● our remaining operating properties are value add in nature with leased occupancy of less than 75%. Existing vacancy is being actively marketed to numerous potential tenants.
The calculations of NOI are shown in the following table: Net Operating Income (NOI)* Year Year (in thousands) Rentable Ended Ended Inc % Region Square Feet 31-Dec-23 31-Dec-22 (Dec) Change East 298 $ 1,143 $ 1,088 $ 55 5.1 % MidWest 758 7,009 10,408 (3,399) (32.7) % South 2,369 25,631 20,180 5,451 27.0 % West 2,140 25,334 27,108 (1,774) (6.5) % Property NOI from the continuing portfolio 5,565 59,117 58,784 333 0.6 % Dispositions, Non-Operating, Development or Redevelopment 6,877 15,798 (8,921) (12.1) % Property NOI $ 65,994 $ 74,582 $ (8,588) (11.5) % Same Store $ 59,117 $ 58,784 $ 333 0.6 % Less Nonrecurring Items in NOI (a) 2,295 2,843 (548) 1.0 % Comparative Same Store $ 56,822 $ 55,941 $ 881 1.6 % Year Year Ended Ended Reconciliation to Net income 31-Dec-23 31-Dec-22 Net Income $ (48,110) $ 1,094 Add (deduct): Loss on extinguishment of debt 106 78 Gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT (394) — Impairment and loan loss reserve - 4,237 Gain on sale of property 23,384 (27,939) Management fee income (1,707) (1,127) Depreciation and amortization 54,738 63,808 Amortization of above/below market leases (45) (118) General and administrative 14,021 13,886 Interest expense 24,318 22,808 Interest income (567) (1,828) Equity in income of non-consolidated REITs - — Non-property specific items, net 250 (317) Property NOI $ 65,994 $ 74,582 (a) Nonrecurring Items in NOI include proceeds from bankruptcies, lease termination fees or other significant nonrecurring income or expenses, which may affect comparability. * Excludes NOI from investments in and interest income from secured loans to non-consolidated REITs. 35 Table of Contents Liquidity and Capital Resources Cash and cash equivalents were $127.9 million and $6.6 million at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
The calculations of NOI are shown in the following table: Net Operating Income (NOI) Year Year (in thousands) Rentable Ended Ended Inc % Region Square Feet 31-Dec-24 31-Dec-23 (Dec) Change MidWest 757 5,753 7,008 (1,255) (17.9) % South 1,909 18,139 18,746 (607) (3.2) % West 2,140 24,135 25,335 (1,200) (4.7) % Property NOI from the continuing portfolio 4,806 48,027 51,089 (3,062) (6.0) % Dispositions, Non-Operating, Development or Redevelopment 3,135 14,905 (11,770) (16.5) % Property NOI $ 51,162 $ 65,994 $ (14,832) (22.5) % Same Store $ 48,027 $ 51,089 $ (3,062) (6.0) % Less Nonrecurring Items in NOI (a) 764 2,295 (1,531) 2.9 % Comparative Same Store $ 47,263 $ 48,794 $ (1,531) (3.1) % Year Year Ended Ended Reconciliation to Net loss 31-Dec-24 31-Dec-23 Net loss $ (52,723) $ (48,110) Add (deduct): Loss on extinguishment of debt 1,042 106 Gain on consolidation of Sponsored REIT — (394) Gain on sale of property 20,826 23,384 Management fee income (1,713) (1,707) Depreciation and amortization 44,775 54,738 Amortization of above/below market leases (18) (45) General and administrative 13,884 14,021 Interest expense 26,425 24,318 Interest income (2,091) (567) Non-property specific items, net 755 250 Property NOI $ 51,162 $ 65,994 (a) Nonrecurring Items in NOI include proceeds from bankruptcies, lease termination fees or other significant nonrecurring income or expenses, which may affect comparability. 36 Table of Contents Liquidity and Capital Resources Cash and cash equivalents were $42.7 million and $127.9 million at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
On November 16, 2021, we sold two office properties in Chantilly, Virginia for an aggregate sales price of approximately $40 million, at a loss of approximately $2.9 million. We used, or intend to use, the proceeds of the dispositions primarily to repay outstanding indebtedness. The dispositions of these properties did not represent a strategic shift that has a major effect on our operations and financial results.
There were no properties held for sale as of December 31, 2022. We used, or intend to use, the proceeds of the dispositions primarily to repay outstanding indebtedness. The dispositions of these properties did not represent a strategic shift that has a major effect on our operations and financial results.
During 2023, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate target several times, most recently increasing it by 25 basis points on July 26, 2023, to a range of 5.25% to 5.50%. Any future increases in the target range 24 Table of Contents could also increase interest rates.
During 2023 and 2024, the 25 Table of Contents Federal Reserve adjusted the federal funds rate target several times, most recently decreasing it by 25 basis points on December 18, 2024, to a range of 4.25% to 4.50%.