Biggest changeThese risks include, among others, the following : • The success of our business is significantly related to general economic conditions and the real estate industry, and, accordingly, our business could be harmed by an economic slowdown, recession and downturn in real estate asset values, property sales and leasing activities. • Adverse developments in the credit markets and rising interest rates may harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. • Inflation may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. • Our business and those of our tenants may be adversely affected by epidemics, pandemics or other outbreaks. • Our significant operations in the United Kingdom and Ireland and, to a lesser extent, Spain and Italy, expose our business to risks inherent in conducting business in foreign markets. • Our revenues and earnings may be materially and adversely affected by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates due to our international operations. • Some of our portfolio investments may be recorded at fair value, and, as a result, there will be uncertainty as to the value of these investments. • Our real estate development and redevelopment strategies may not be successful. • Poor performance of our commingled funds would cause a decline in our revenue and results of operations and could adversely affect our ability to raise capital for future funds. • Our joint venture activities subject us to third-party risks, including risks that other participants may become bankrupt or take action contrary to our best interests. • If we are unable to identify, acquire and integrate suitable investment opportunities and acquisition targets, our future growth will be impeded. • Our real estate debt investment business operates in a highly competitive market for lending and investment opportunities through our debt platforms. • Our reliance on third parties to operate certain of our properties may harm our business. • Our leasing activities depend on various factors, including tenant occupancy and rental rates, which, if adversely affected, could cause our operating results to suffer. • Increasing scrutiny and changing expectations from stakeholders with respect to our environmental, social and governance practices may impose additional costs on us or expose us to new or additional risks. • We have in the past incurred and may continue in the future to incur significant amounts of debt and, to a lesser extent, preferred stock, to finance acquisitions, which could negatively affect our cash flows and subject our properties or other assets to the risk of foreclosure. • Our debt obligations impose significant operating and financial restrictions, which may prevent us from pursuing certain business opportunities and taking certain actions. • If we are unable to raise additional debt and equity capital, our growth prospects may suffer. • The loss of one or more key personnel, particularly our CEO, could have a material adverse effect on our operations. • Our results are subject to significant volatility from quarter to quarter due to the varied timing and magnitude of our strategic acquisitions and dispositions, the incurrence of any impairment losses and other transactions. • Our directors and officers and their affiliates are significant stockholders, which makes it possible for them to have significant influence over the outcome of all matters submitted to stockholders for approval and which influence may be in conflict with our interests and the interests of our other stockholders. 14 Table of Contents Risk Factors Our results of operations and financial condition can be adversely affected by numerous risks.
Biggest changeThese risks include, among others, the following : • The success of our business is significantly related to general economic conditions and the real estate industry, and, accordingly, our business could be harmed by an economic slowdown, recession and downturn in real estate asset values, property sales and leasing activities. • Adverse developments in the credit markets and rising or elevated interest rates may harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. • Inflation may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. • Some of our portfolio investments are recorded at fair value, and, as a result, there will be uncertainty as to the value of these investments and fluctuations (without actual realization events) will be recorded in our financial statements. • Our significant operations in the United Kingdom and Ireland and, to a lesser extent, Spain and Italy, expose our business to risks inherent in conducting business in foreign markets. • Our revenues and earnings may be materially and adversely affected by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates due to our international operations. • Our real estate development and redevelopment strategies may not be successful. • We have in the past incurred and may continue in the future to incur significant amounts of debt and, to a lesser extent, preferred stock, to finance acquisitions, which could negatively affect our cash flows and subject our properties or other assets to the risk of foreclosure. • Our debt obligations impose significant operating and financial restrictions, which may prevent us from pursuing certain business opportunities and taking certain actions. • If we are unable to raise additional debt and equity capital, our growth prospects may suffer. • Poor performance of our commingled funds would cause a decline in our results of operations and could adversely affect our ability to raise capital for future funds. • Our joint venture activities subject us to third-party risks, including risks that other participants may become bankrupt or take action contrary to our best interests. • If we are unable to identify, acquire and integrate suitable investment opportunities and acquisition targets, our future growth will be impeded. • Our real estate debt investments may not perform as expected at the time of purchase or origination and borrowers may default under the loans and we may be forced to pursue certain remedies • Our reliance on third parties to operate certain of our properties may harm our business. • Our leasing activities depend on various factors, including tenant occupancy and rental rates, which, if adversely affected, could cause our operating results to suffer. • Increasing scrutiny and changing expectations from stakeholders with respect to our environmental, social and governance practices may impose additional costs on us or expose us to new or additional risks. • The loss of one or more key personnel, particularly our CEO, could have a material adverse effect on our operations. • Our results are subject to significant volatility from quarter to quarter due to the varied timing and magnitude of our strategic acquisitions and dispositions, the incurrence of any impairment losses, fair value gains and losses and other transactions. • Our directors and officers and their affiliates are significant stockholders, which makes it possible for them to have significant influence over the outcome of all matters submitted to stockholders for approval and which influence may be in conflict with our interests and the interests of our other stockholders.
In addition to originating and acquiring senior loans, we also originate and invest in mezzanine loans, B-and C-Notes and preferred equity and these types of investments generally i nvolve a higher degree of risk than long-term senior mortgage lending secured by income-producing real property.
In addition to originating and acquiring senior loans, we also originate and invest in mezzanine loans, B-and C-Notes and preferred equity. These types of investments generally i nvolve a higher degree of risk than long-term senior mortgage lending secured by income-producing real property.
If our business performance and profitability deteriorate, we could fail to comply with certain financial covenants in our unsecured bond and revolving credit facility, which would force us to seek an amendment with our lenders.
If our business performance and profitability deteriorate, we could fail to comply with certain financial covenants in our unsecured bond and revolving credit facility, which would force us to seek an amendment with our lenders.
The trading price of our common stock has historically been and may in the future continue to be volatile due to factors such as: • changes in real estate prices; • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly and annual results and those of our publicly held competitors; • mergers and strategic alliances among any real estate companies; • market conditions in the industry; • changes in government regulation and taxes; • shortfalls in our operating results from levels forecasted by securities analysts; • investor sentiment toward the stock of real estate companies in general; 29 Table of Contents • announcements concerning us or our competitors; and • the general state of the securities markets.
The trading price of our common stock has historically been and may in the future continue to be volatile due to factors such as: • changes in real estate values and prices; • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly and annual results and those of our publicly held competitors; • mergers and strategic alliances among any real estate companies; • market conditions in the industry; • changes in government regulation and taxes; • shortfalls in our operating results from levels forecasted by securities analysts; • investor sentiment toward the stock of real estate companies in general; 29 Table of Contents • announcements concerning us or our competitors; and • the general state of the securities markets.
We depend on debt financing from a combination of financial institutions, the assumption of existing loans, government agencies and seller financing. We depend on equity financing from equity partners, which include public companies, pension funds, family offices, financial institutions, endowments, sovereign wealth and money managers. Our access to capital funding is uncertain.
We depend on debt financing from a combination of financial institutions, the assumption of existing loans, government agencies and seller financing. We depend on equity financing from equity partners, which include public companies, insurance companies, pension funds, family offices, financial institutions, endowments, sovereign wealth and money managers. Our access to capital funding is uncertain.
These anti-takeover provisions could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us, even if the third party’s offer may be considered beneficial by many stockholders. As a result, stockholders may be limited in their ability to obtain a premium for their shares. We may change our dividend policy.
These anti-takeover provisions could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us, even if the third party’s offer may be considered beneficial by many stockholders. As a result, stockholders may be limited in their ability to obtain a premium for their shares. We may change our dividend.
Our board of directors may change our dividend policy at any time, and there can be no assurance as to the manner in which future dividends will be paid or that the current dividend level will be maintained in future periods.
Our board of directors may change our dividend at any time, and there can be no assurance as to the manner in which future dividends will be paid or that the current dividend level will be maintained in future periods.
Although we continue to seek investments in markets where we see opportunities for stronger relative growth, including multifamily assets with leases that have an initial term of 12 months or less, and continue to work to manage cost overrun risks for our development and redevelopment projects with detailed architectural plans, guaranteed, or fixed price, contracts and close supervision by expert Company executives and personnel, if we are unable to execute our business strategy or if there is a substantial increase in inflation, such circumstances could adversely affect our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects.
Although we continue to seek investments 17 Table of Contents in markets where we see opportunities for stronger relative growth, including multifamily assets with leases that have an initial term of 12 months or less, and continue to work to manage cost overrun risks for our development and redevelopment projects with detailed architectural plans, guaranteed, or fixed price, contracts and close supervision by expert Company executives and personnel, if we are unable to execute our business strategy or if there is a substantial increase in inflation, such circumstances could adversely affect our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects.
Investments in joint ventures involve additional risks, including the possibility that the other participants may become bankrupt or have economic or other business interests or goals that are inconsistent with ours, that we will not have the right or power to direct the management and policies of the joint ventures and that other participants may take action contrary to our instructions or requests and against our policies and objectives.
Investments in joint ventures involve additional risks, including the possibility that the other participants may become bankrupt or have economic or other business interests or goals that are inconsistent with ours, we may not have the right or power to direct the management and policies of certain joint ventures and other participants may take action contrary to our instructions or requests and against our policies and objectives.
Although our management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2022 and our independent registered public accounting firm has issued an unqualified report as to the same, our management or our independent registered public accounting firm may not be able to come to the same conclusion in future periods.
Although our management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2023 and our independent registered public accounting firm has issued an unqualified report as to the same, our management or our independent registered public accounting firm may not be able to come to the same conclusion in future periods.
For example, small changes in the inputs and assumptions that we use from period to period to estimate these fair values may result in large changes in the carrying value of these investments and could materially and adversely impact our reported earnings.
For example, small changes in the inputs and assumptions that we use from period to period to estimate these fair values may result in large changes in the carrying value of these investments and could materially and adversely impact our reporting earnings.
Similarly, if a borrower defaults on our mezzanine loan or debt senior to our loan, or in the event of a borrower bankruptcy, our mezzanine loan will be satisfied only after the senior debt and may become unsecured as a result of foreclosure by the senior lender.
Similarly, if a borrower defaults on our junior loan or debt senior to our loan, or in the event of a borrower bankruptcy, our junior loan will be satisfied only after the senior debt and may become unsecured as a result of foreclosure by the senior lender.
We are subject to certain "non-recourse carve out guarantees" that may be triggered in the future and have guaranteed a number of loans in connection with various real estate investments, which may result in us being obligated to make certain payments. 27 Table of Contents Most of our real estate properties are encumbered by traditional non-recourse debt obligations.
We are subject to certain "non-recourse carve out guarantees" that may be triggered in the future and have guaranteed a number of loans in connection with various real estate investments, which may result in us being obligated to make certain payments. Most of our real estate properties are encumbered by traditional non-recourse debt obligations.
Our stockholders may experience dilution upon the conversion of our Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock or warrants, and we may issue additional equity securities, which may also dilute our stockholders’ interest in us.
Our stockholders may experience dilution upon the conversion of our Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock or warrants, and we may issue additional equity securities, which may also dilute our stockholders’ interest in us.
In addition, a default under one series of our indebtedness may also constitute a default under another series of our indebtedness. Our unsecured revolving credit facility and the indentures governing our KWI Notes, and the KWE Notes require us to maintain compliance with specified financial covenants, including maximum balance sheet leverage and fixed charge coverage ratios.
In addition, a default under one series of our indebtedness may also constitute a default under another series of our indebtedness. Our unsecured revolving credit facility and the indentures governing our KWI Notes, and the KWE Notes require us to maintain compliance with specified financial covenants, including maximum balance sheet leverage and fixed charge coverage 26 Table of Contents ratios.
Decreased demand for office space, either due to hybrid or remote workforces or reductions in tenants’ workforces, may impact our prospective or current commercial tenants’ ability or willingness to enter into, maintain or renew their leases for certain office space, which may have an adverse effect on our 15 Table of Contents business and results of operations.
Decreased demand for office space, either due to hybrid or remote workforces or reductions in tenants’ workforces, may impact our prospective or current commercial tenants’ ability or willingness to enter into, maintain or renew their leases for certain office space, which may have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Should a participant in a material joint venture investment act contrary to our interests, our business, results of operations and financial condition could significantly suffer. If we are unable to identify, acquire and integrate suitable investment opportunities and acquisition targets, our future growth will be impeded.
Should a participant in a material joint venture investment act contrary to our interests, our business, results of operations and financial condition could significantly suffer. 20 Table of Contents If we are unable to identify, acquire and integrate suitable investment opportunities and acquisition targets, our future growth will be impeded.
Our outstanding warrants are convertible into approximately 13 million shares of common stock and our Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible into approximately 12 million shares of common stock. We also have an at-the-market equity offering program ("ATM program") in place pursuant to which we may issue up to $200 million of shares of common stock.
Our outstanding warrants are convertible into approximately 25 million shares of common stock and our Series A Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible into approximately 12 million shares of common stock. We also have an at-the-market equity offering program in place pursuant to which we may issue up to $200 million of shares of common stock.
A breach of any of these covenants could result in a default in respect of the related indebtedness. If a default occurs, the relevant lenders could elect to declare the indebtedness, together with accrued interest and other fees, to be 26 Table of Contents immediately due and payable and proceed against any collateral securing that indebtedness.
A breach of any of these covenants could result in a default in respect of the related indebtedness. If a default occurs, the relevant lenders could elect to declare the indebtedness, together with accrued interest and other fees, to be immediately due and payable and proceed against any collateral securing that indebtedness.
These factors impede us from responding quickly to changes in the performance of our investments and could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
These factors, among others, impede us from responding quickly to changes in the performance of our investments and could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The condition of the real estate markets in which we operate is cyclical and primarily depends on the condition of the economy in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland and, to a lesser extent, Spain and Italy, as a whole and on the perceptions of investors on the overall economic outlook.
The condition of the real estate markets in which we operate is cyclical and primarily depends on the condition of the economy in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland and, to a lesser 15 Table of Contents extent, Spain and Italy, as a whole and on the perceptions of investors on the overall economic outlook.
For example, if a borrower defaults, there may not be sufficient funds remaining 16 Table of Contents for a B-Note holder after payment to the A-Note holder . While our income from such variable rate loans and investments has increased as the market interest rates increased, borrowers may be unable to continue to service their debt at the applicable rates.
For example, if a borrower defaults, there may not be sufficient funds remaining for a B-Note holder after payment to the A-Note holder . While our income from such variable rate loans and investments has increased as the market interest rates increased, borrowers may be unable to continue to service their debt at the applicable rates.
Item 1A. Risk Factor Summary Our business is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks are more fully described in the section titled “Risk Factors” included in Part I, Item 1A of this report.
Item 1A. Risk Factor Summary 14 Table of Contents Our business is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks are more fully described in the section titled “Risk Factors” included in Part I, Item 1A of this report.
Thus, the success of our business 22 Table of Contents may depend in large part on the ability of our third-party property managers to manage the day-to-day operations, and any adversity experienced by our property managers could adversely impact the operation and profitability of our properties.
Thus, the success of our business may depend in large part on the ability of our third-party property managers to manage the day-to-day operations, and any adversity experienced by our property managers could adversely impact the operation and profitability of our properties.
In connection with most of these loans, however, we entered into certain “non-recourse carve out” guarantees, which provide for the loans to become partially or fully recourse against us if certain triggering events occur.
In connection with most of these loans, however, we entered into certain “non-recourse carve out” guarantees, which provide for the loans to 27 Table of Contents become partially or fully recourse against us if certain triggering events occur.
Previous recessions and downturns in the real estate market have resulted in and may result in: • a general decline in rents due to defaulting tenants or less favorable terms for renewed or new leases; • a general decline in demand for new office space and commercial real estate, which in turn led to a general increase in the levels of vacancy across our office and commercial portfolio; • a decline in actual and projected sale prices of our properties, resulting in lower returns on the properties in which we have invested; • higher interest rates, higher loan costs, less desirable loan terms and a reduction in the availability of mortgage loans, all of which could increase costs and limit our ability to acquire additional real estate assets; and • a decrease in the availability of lines of credit and the capital markets and other sources of capital used to grow, operate and maintain our business.
Previous recessions and downturns in the real estate market have resulted in and may result in: • a general decline in rents due to defaulting tenants or less favorable terms for renewed or new leases; • a general decline in demand for new office space and commercial real estate partly as a result of businesses adopting a remote working or similar policies, which in turn led to a general increase in the levels of vacancy across our office and commercial portfolio; • a decline in actual and projected sale prices of our properties, resulting in lower returns on the properties in which we have invested; • higher interest rates, higher loan costs, less desirable loan terms and a reduction in the availability of mortgage loans, all of which could increase costs and limit our ability to acquire additional real estate assets; and • a decrease in the availability of lines of credit and the capital markets and other sources of capital used to grow, operate and maintain our business.
Similar provisions of state tax law may also apply. Federal net operating loss carryforwards generated after December 31, 2017 may be carried forward indefinitely, but they may only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in a given year. The entire balance of $3.4 million of federal net operating loss carryforwards was generated after December 31, 2017.
Similar provisions of state tax law may also apply. Federal net operating loss carryforwards generated after December 31, 2017 may be carried forward indefinitely, but they may only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in a given year. The entire balance of $47.5 million of federal net operating loss carryforwards was generated after December 31, 2017.
You should carefully consider the risk factors detailed below in conjunction with the other information contained in this report. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition, operating results, cash flows and future prospects could be materially adversely affected.
Risk Factors Our results of operations and financial condition can be adversely affected by numerous risks. You should carefully consider the risk factors detailed below in conjunction with the other information contained in this report. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition, operating results, cash flows and future prospects could be materially adversely affected.
As of December 31, 2022, our directors and executive officers and their respective affiliates owned an aggregate of approximately 14% of the outstanding shares of our common stock. These stockholders will have significant influence over the outcome of all matters submitted for stockholder approval, including the election of our directors and other corporate actions.
As of December 31, 2023, our directors and executive officers and their respective affiliates owned an aggregate of approximately 13% of the outstanding shares of our common stock. These stockholders will have significant influence over the outcome of all matters submitted for stockholder approval, including the election of our directors and other corporate actions.
These laws and regulations can (i) limit our ability to charge market rents, increase rents, evict tenants or recover increases in our operating expenses, (ii) negatively impact our ability to attract higher-paying tenants, (iii) require us to increase spend for reporting and compliance, and (iv) make it more difficult for us to dispose of properties in certain circumstances.
These laws and regulations can (i) limit our ability to charge market rents, increase rents, evict tenants or recover increases in our operating expenses, (ii) negatively impact our ability to attract higher-paying tenants and (iii) make it more difficult for us to dispose of properties in certain circumstances.
As of December 31, 2022, approximately 41% of our revenues were sourced from our foreign operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain and Italy, 93% of which was sourced from our operations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Accordingly, our firm-wide results of operations depend significantly on our foreign operations.
As of December 31, 2023, approximately 41% of our revenues were sourced from our foreign operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain and Italy, 92% of which was sourced from our operations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Accordingly, our firm-wide results of operations depend significantly on our foreign operations.
Certain significant expenditures, such as debt service costs, which have increased with the rapid rise of interest rates in response to high inflation, real estate taxes and operating and maintenance costs, are generally not reduced when market conditions are poor.
Certain significant expenditures, such as debt service costs, which increased with the rapid rise of interest rates during the course of 2022 and 2023 in response to high inflation, real estate taxes and operating and maintenance costs, are generally not reduced when market conditions are poor.
As the fair value of underlying investments varies between reporting periods, if we were to have negative performance in a period that causes the amount due to us to be less than the amount previously recognized, this could result in a negative adjustment to performance allocations to the general partner or asset manager.
As the fair value of underlying investments varies between reporting periods, if we were to have negative performance allocations in a period that causes the amount due to us to be less than the amount previously recognized, this could result in a negative adjustment to performance allocations.
The timing of purchases and sales of our real estate investments has varied, and will continue to vary, widely from quarter to quarter due to variability in market opportunities, changes in interest rates, and the overall demand for multifamily and commercial real estate, among other things.
The timing of purchases and sales of our real estate investments has varied, and will continue to vary, widely from quarter to quarter due to variability in market opportunities, changes in interest rates, changes in fair value due to fluctuating property values, and the overall demand for multifamily and commercial real estate, among other things.
Poor performance of our commingled funds would cause a decline in our revenue and results of operations and could adversely affect our ability to raise capital for future funds. When any of our commingled closed-end funds perform poorly, our investment record suffers.
Poor performance of our commingled funds would cause a decline in our revenue and results of operations and could adversely affect our ability to raise capital for future funds. When any of the commingled closed-end funds we manage performs poorly, our investment record suffers.
In addition, in the event of a decline in real estate values, the likelihood that we will incur losses on our loans in the event of default because the value of our collateral may be insufficient to cover our cost on the loan significantly increases. Our reliance on third-parties to operate certain of our properties may harm our business.
In addition, in the event of a decline in real estate values, we are more likely to incur losses on our loans in the event of default because the value of our collateral may be insufficient to cover our cost on the loan significantly increases. Our reliance on third-parties to operate certain of our properties may harm our business.
Some of our portfolio investments may be recorded at fair value, and, as a result, there will be uncertainty as to the value of these investments. As of December 31, 2022, $2.1 billion, or approximately 88% of our unconsolidated investments and approximately 25% of our total assets were recorded on our financial statements at estimated fair value.
Some of our portfolio investments may be recorded at fair value, and, as a result, there will be uncertainty as to the value of these investments. As of December 31, 2023, $1.9 billion, or approximately 93% of our unconsolidated investments and approximately 25% of our total assets were recorded on our financial statements at estimated fair value.
Furthermore, competition for originations of, and investments in, our target assets may lead to the yield of such assets decreasing, which may further limit our ability to generate desired returns for ourselves and our partners. Also, as a result of this competition, desirable loans and investments in specific types of target assets may be limited in the future.
Furthermore, competition for originations of, and investments in, our target assets may lead to decreasing yields for such assets, which may further limit our ability to generate desired returns for ourselves and our partners. Also, as a result of this competition, desirable loans and investments in specific types of target assets are limited.
These risks include operational interruption, private data exposure and damage to our relationship with our customers, among others. A security breach involving our networks and related systems could disrupt our operations in numerous ways that could ultimately have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
These risks include operational interruption, private data exposure and damage to our relationship with our customers, among others. A security breach involving our IT Systems could disrupt our operations in numerous ways that could ultimately have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. It is possible that our IT Systems could be compromised.
In addition to the general risks with respect to development and redevelopment projects as discussed above, Hawaii’s remote and isolated location may create additional operational costs and expenses (general operating and development-related costs), which could have a material adverse impact on our financial results.
In addition to the general risks with respect to development and redevelopment projects as discussed above, Hawaii’s remote and isolated location may create additional operational costs and expenses (general operating and development-related costs), and result in significant delays, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We acquire development assets to the extent attractive projects become available. As part of our investment strategy, we seek to locate and acquire real estate assets that we believe are undervalued and improve them to increase their resale value.
Our real estate development and redevelopment strategies may not be successful. We acquire development assets to the extent attractive projects become available. As part of our investment strategy, we seek to locate and acquire real estate assets that we believe are undervalued and improve them to increase their resale value.
In connection with the direct or indirect ownership, operation, management and development of real properties, we may be considered an owner or operator of those properties or as having arranged for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances. Therefore, we may be potentially liable for removal or remediation costs.
In connection with the direct or indirect ownership, operation, management and development of real properties, we may be considered an owner or operator of those properties or as having arranged for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all property-level mortgages (other than discussed immediately above) and was current on all payments (principal and interest) with respect to the same. If we are unable to raise additional debt and equity capital, our growth prospects may suffer.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all property-level mortgages and was current on all payments (principal and interest) with respect to the same. If we are unable to raise additional debt and equity capital, our growth prospects may suffer.
The gross asset value of our investments in Hawaii is $481.4 million and $386.5 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The success of our investments in Hawaii depends on and is affected by general trends in Hawaii’s economy and real estate market.
The gross asset value of our investments in Hawaii is $527.2 million and $481.4 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The success of our investments in Hawaii depends on and is affected by general trends in Hawaii’s economy and real estate market.
Our results are subject to significant volatility from quarter to quarter due to the varied timing and magnitude of our strategic acquisitions and dispositions, the incurrence of any impairment losses and other transactions.
Our results are subject to significant volatility from quarter to quarter due to the varied timing and magnitude of our strategic acquisitions and dispositions, the incurrence of any impairment losses, fair value gains and losses and other transactions and market conditions.
While these factors have contributed to our increased operating income and earnings in past years, we may be unable to continue to perform well due to the significant variability in these factors.
While these factors have contributed to our increased operating income and earnings in past years, we may be unable to continue to perform in line with historical levels due to the significant variability in these factors.
We are subject to section 404 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the related rules of the SEC, which generally require our management and independent registered public accounting firm to report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.
We may fail to comply with section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 28 Table of Contents We are subject to section 404 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the related rules of the SEC, which generally require our management and independent registered public accounting firm to report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.
The weighted average strike price on caps and maturity of Kennedy Wilson’s variable rate mortgages is 2.32% and approximately 2.1 years, respectively, as of December 31, 2022.
The weighted average strike price on caps and maturity of Kennedy Wilson’s variable rate mortgages is 2.53% and approximately 1.6 years, respectively, as of December 31, 2023.
In each of the markets in which we operate, rising interest rates, foreign currency fluctuations, inflation, declining demand for real estate, declining real estate values, potentially declining employment levels, periods of general economic slowdown and recession fears, or the perception that any of these events may continue or worsen, have negatively impacted the real estate market and our operating performance.
In each of the markets in which we operate, rising interest rates, foreign currency fluctuations, inflation, declining demand for real estate, declining real estate values, potentially declining employment levels, periods of general economic slowdown and recession fears, recent adverse developments affecting regional banks and other financial institutions, or the perception that any of these events may occur, continue or worsen, have negatively impacted the real estate market and our operating performance.
We have used joint ventures for large real estate investments and developments. We plan to continue to acquire interests in additional joint ventures formed to own or develop real property or interests in real property, however, we cannot be certain that we will continue to identify suitable joint venture partners and form new joint ventures in the future.
We plan to continue to acquire interests in additional joint ventures formed to own or develop real property or interests in real property, however, we cannot be certain that we will continue to identify suitable joint venture partners and form new joint ventures in the future.
The maximum potential undiscounted amount of future payments that we could be required to make under these guarantees was approximately $142.9 million at December 31, 2022.
The maximum potential undiscounted amount of future payments that we could be required to make under these guarantees was approximately $151.1 million at December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2022, the exercise price of the warrants was $23.00 per share and the conversion price of the Series A stock was $25.00 per share, in each case subject to further adjustments in certain circumstances.
As of December 31, 2023, the exercise price of the warrants was $23.00 per share for the Series B and $16.21 per share for the Series C and the conversion price of the Series A stock was $25.00 per share, in each case subject to further adjustments in certain circumstances.
Moreover, the estimated fair values used in preparing our financial statements may not represent amounts that could be realized in a current sale or an immediate settlement of the related asset or liability, nor would those estimated fair values necessarily reflect the returns we may actually realize. Our real estate development and redevelopment strategies may not be successful.
Moreover, the estimated fair values used in preparing our 19 Table of Contents financial statements may not represent amounts that could be realized in a current sale or an immediate settlement of the related asset or liability, nor would those estimated fair values necessarily reflect the returns we may actually realize.
From time to time, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (“S&P”), a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., rate our outstanding debt. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including our current leverage and transactional activity.
From time to time, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (“S&P”), a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., rate our outstanding debt. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including our current leverage and transactional activity. Downgrades in our credit ratings may further limit our ability to access capital markets.
There may also be instances when we are able to acquire title to an underlying property and sell it but not make a profit on its investment.
There may also be instances when we are able to acquire title to an underlying property, but we may not be able to successfully reposition the property or sell it to make a profit on our investment.
Downgrades in our credit ratings may further limit our ability to access capital markets. Any of these factors could lead to a significant deterioration of our business, and we could have insufficient liquidity to meet our debt service obligations when they come due in future years or maintain our common stock or preferred stock dividends.
Any of these factors could lead to a significant deterioration of our business, and we could have insufficient liquidity to meet our debt service obligations when they come due in future years or maintain our common stock or preferred stock dividends.
Volatility and uncertainty in the credit markets, including increasing interest rates, have increased the cost of borrowing, on both a corporate and property level, and may negatively impact our ability to access future additional financing for our capital needs or refinance or extend our existing debt on favorable terms, if at all.
Volatility and uncertainty in the credit markets, including past and prospective interest rate increases and/or the actual or perception that interest rates will not be decreasing in the near future, have increased the cost of borrowing, on both a corporate and property level, and may negatively impact our ability to access future additional financing for our capital needs or refinance or extend our existing debt on favorable terms, if at all.
The other tenant has a lease termination option in January 2025. While we are working on securing new long-term leases with high-credit tenants at the property, there is no assurance that we will be able to do so at favorable terms or at all.
While we are working on securing new long-term leases with high-credit tenants at the property, there is no assurance that we will be able to do so at favorable terms or at all.
To date, our foreign currency exposure has been limited to the GBP and the euro. Recent volatility in currency exchange rates have led to fluctuations in our earnings because of corresponding fluctuations in the GBP and euro currency exchange rates. The GBP dropped to a record low of $1.07 against the U.S.
To date, our foreign currency exposure has been limited to the GBP and the euro. Recent volatility in currency exchange rates have led to fluctuations in our earnings because of corresponding fluctuations in the GBP and euro currency exchange rates.
As of December 31, 2022, we had approximately $3.4 million and $90.9 million of federal and California net operating loss carryforwards, respectively, as well as approximately $92.0 million of foreign tax credits, which generally can be used to offset future taxable income or taxes, as applicable.
As of December 31, 2023, we had approximately $47.5 million and $100.8 million of federal and California net operating loss carryforwards, respectively, as well as approximately $100.5 million of foreign tax credits, which generally can be used to offset future taxable income or taxes, as applicable.
Please also see “Adverse developments in the credit markets and rising interest rates may harm our business, financial condition and results of operations” below. Adverse developments in the credit markets and rising interest rates may harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. The credit markets are experiencing significant price volatility, dislocations and liquidity disruptions.
Adverse developments in the credit markets and rising or elevated interest rates may harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. 16 Table of Contents The credit markets are experiencing significant price volatility, dislocations and liquidity disruptions.
Similarly, under current Irish law, for rent controlled properties we are restricted from increasing rents to market rates for renewing tenants or replacement tenants, and any rent increases in these circumstances are generally capped, save in certain limited circumstances.
Under current Irish law, for rent controlled properties we are restricted from increasing rents to market rates for renewing tenants and replacement tenants, and any rent increases in these circumstances are generally capped to the lower of 2% and Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices ("HICP") per annum, save in certain limited circumstances.
The other tenant has a lease termination option in January 2025. Increasing scrutiny and changing expectations from stakeholders with respect to our environmental, social and governance practices may impose additional costs on us or expose us to new or additional risks. Companies across all industries are facing increasing scrutiny from stakeholders related to their environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) practices.
Increasing scrutiny and changing expectations from stakeholders with respect to our environmental, social and governance practices may impose additional costs on us or expose us to new or additional risks. 22 Table of Contents Companies across all industries are facing increasing scrutiny from stakeholders related to their environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) practices.
We may be unable to collect on a defaulted loan or foreclose on security successfully or in a timely fashion, either of which may adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Returns on loan investments depend on the borrower’s ability to make required payments or, in the event of default, our security interest. We may be unable to collect on a defaulted loan or foreclose on security successfully or in a timely fashion, either of which may adversely affect our business and results of operations.
If there was a 100-basis point increase or decrease, we would have a $6.3 million increase in interest expense or $9.5 million of interest expense savings during 2023 on our current share of indebtedness.
If there was a 100-basis point increase or decrease from rates as of December 31, 2023, we would have a $1.0 million increase in interest expense or $2.2 million of interest expense savings during 2024 on our current share of indebtedness.
This is consistent with how market participants often estimate values in connection with buying real estate but these holding periods can be shorter depending on the life of the structure an investment is held within. The cash flows include a projection of the net sales proceeds at the end of the holding period, computed using a market reversionary capitalization rate.
This is consistent with how market participants often estimate values in connection with buying real estate but these holding periods can be shorter depending on the life of the structure an investment is held within.
Dollar, but it is still below its rate of $1.14 as of December 31, 2021. 18 Table of Contents Due to the constantly changing currency exposures to which we will be subject and the volatility of currency exchange rates, we may experience currency losses in the future, and we cannot predict the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on future operating results.
Due to the constantly changing currency exposures to which we will be subject and the volatility of currency exchange rates, we may experience currency losses in the future, and we cannot predict the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on future operating results.
Before consummating the acquisition of a particular piece of real property, it is our policy to retain independent environmental consultants to conduct an environmental review of the real property, including performing a Phase I environmental review.
Therefore, we may be potentially liable for removal or remediation costs. 23 Table of Contents Before consummating the acquisition of a particular piece of real property, it is our policy to retain independent environmental consultants to conduct an environmental review of the real property, including performing a Phase I environmental review.
One of the two tenants that make up our entire tenant population at one of our office properties located in Bellevue, Washington (the third largest asset by our share of net operating income), has given us notice of its intent to vacate the property at the end of their current lease (October 2023).
One of the two tenants that made up our entire tenant population at one of our office properties located in Bellevue, Washington (the third largest asset by our share of net operating income at December 31, 2022), vacated the property at the end of their current lease (October 2023). The other tenant has a lease termination option in January 2025.
The occurrence of such an attack could lead to financial losses and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Economic and social volatility and geopolitical instability outside of the United States due to large-scale conflicts, including warfare among countries, may adversely impact us, the United States, and global economies.
If any of these events were to occur, our business, results of operations, and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. Economic and social volatility and geopolitical instability outside of the United States due to large-scale conflicts, including warfare among countries, may adversely impact us, the United States, and global economies.
One of the two tenants that make up our entire tenant population at one of our office properties located in Bellevue, Washington (the third largest asset by our share of net operating income), has given us notice of its intent to vacate the property at the end of their current lease (October 2023).
One of the two tenants that made up our entire tenant population at one of our office properties located in Bellevue, Washington (the third largest asset by our share of net operating income at December 31, 2022), vacated the property upon the expiration of its lease (October 2023). The other tenant has a lease termination option in January 2025.
As of December 31, 2022, we also had $175.5 million of foreign net operating loss carryforwards which could be subject to similar limitations in foreign jurisdictions based upon changes in equity ownership. 28 Table of Contents We may fail to comply with section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
As of December 31, 2023, we also had $197.4 million of foreign net operating loss carryforwards which could be subject to similar limitations in foreign jurisdictions based upon changes in equity ownership.
Any distressed loans and loan portfolios that we may purchase, or investments that may become "sub-performing" or "non-performing" following our origination or acquisition thereof, may have a higher risk of default and delinquencies than newly originated loans, and, as a result, we may lose part or all of our investment in such loans and loan portfolios.
In addition, in the event a borrower defaults on a loan, there is no guarantee or assurance that we will be able to successfully foreclose and take control of the underlying collateral (to the extent available) and, to the extent we do successfully foreclose on the property, there is no guarantee or assurance that we will be able to reposition the asset and/or we may lose part or all of our investment. 21 Table of Contents Any distressed loans and loan portfolios that we may purchase, or investments that may become "sub-performing" or "non-performing" following our origination or acquisition thereof, may have a higher risk of default and delinquencies than newly originated loans, and, as a result, we may lose part or all of our investment in such loans and loan portfolios.
We presently expect to continue operating and acquiring properties in areas that have adopted laws and regulations imposing restrictions on the timing or amount of rent increases. Although, we are able to increase rents to market rates once a tenant vacates a rent-controlled or stabilized unit, increases in rental rates for renewing tenants are limited by such regulations.
We presently expect to continue operating and acquiring properties in areas that have adopted laws and regulations imposing restrictions on the timing or amount of rent increases and a landlord's ability to evict a tenant.
To attempt to minimize our overall cost of debt, we have established an interest rate management policy to maintain a combination of variable and fixed rate debt and as of December 31, 2022, 76% of our consolidated debt is fixed rate, 20% is floating rate with interest caps and 4% is floating rate without interest caps and 55% of our share unconsolidated mortgages was fixed rate, 34% was floating rate with interest caps and 11% was floating rate.
As part of this policy, we have elected to maintain a combination of variable and fixed rate debt and as of December 31, 2023, 78% of our consolidated debt is fixed rate, 22% is floating rate with interest caps we have no debt that is floating rate without interest caps and 63% of our share unconsolidated mortgages was fixed rate, 34% was floating rate with interest caps and 3% was floating rate.
Other factors that are taken into consideration include tenancy details, planning, building and environmental factors that might affect the property. 19 Table of Contents The Company also utilizes valuations from independent real estate appraisal firms on some of its investments ("appraised valuations"), with certain investment structures requiring appraised valuations periodically (typically annually).
The Company also utilizes valuations from independent real estate appraisal firms on some of its investments ("appraised valuations"), with certain investment structures requiring appraised valuations periodically (typically annually). All appraised valuations are reviewed and approved by the Company.
High inflation has led to rapidly rising interest rates, the effects of which are discussed throughout this report. Increasing inflation could, among other things, have an adverse impact on our floating rate mortgages and general and administrative expenses, as these costs could increase at a rate higher than our rental and other revenue.
Please also see " Adverse developments in the credit markets and rising or elevated interest rates may harm our business, financial condition and results of operations." Increasing inflation could, among other things, have an adverse impact on our floating rate mortgages and general and administrative expenses, as these costs could increase at a rate higher than our rental and other revenue.
Such hedging transactions may also limit the opportunity for gain if the values of the underlying portfolio positions should increase. Moreover, it may not be possible to hedge against an exchange rate or interest rate fluctuation that is so generally anticipated that we are not able to enter into a hedging transaction at an acceptable price.
Moreover, it may not be possible to hedge against an exchange rate or interest rate fluctuation that is so generally anticipated that we are not able to enter into a hedging transaction at an acceptable price. 18 Table of Contents The success of our hedging transactions will depend on our ability to correctly predict movements in currencies and interest rates.
In addition to the statewide rent control programs, various municipalities, including certain cities where we hold investments, have enacted or are considering rent control or rent stabilization legislation.
The state of Oregon and Washington have also implemented a statewide rent control program that caps annual increases to 7% + CPI with the city of Portland, Oregon limiting increases to 9.2%. In addition to the statewide rent control programs, various municipalities, including certain cities where we hold investments, have enacted or are considering rent control or rent stabilization legislation.
There are, however, certain types of extraordinary losses that either 24 Table of Contents may be uninsurable or are not generally insured because it is not economically feasible to insure against those losses.
There are, however, certain types of extraordinary losses that either may be uninsurable or are not generally insured because it is not economically feasible to insure against those losses. Should any uninsured loss occur, we could lose our investment in, and anticipated revenues from, a property, and these losses could have a material adverse effect on our operations.