CBL-6.30.2015-10Q
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2015
Or
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____________ TO _______________
 
COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-12494 (CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES, INC.)
COMMISSION FILE NO. 333-182515-01 (CBL & ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
______________
CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES, INC.
CBL & ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
______________
DELAWARE  (CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES, INC.)
 
   62-1545718
DELAWARE (CBL & ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
 
   62-1542285
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)     
 
 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
                       
 2030 Hamilton Place Blvd., Suite 500, Chattanooga,  TN  37421-6000
(Address of principal executive office, including zip code)
423.855.0001
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. 
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
 
 Yes x   
No o
CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
 
 Yes x   
No o
                      
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
 
 Yes x   
No o
CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
 
 Yes x   
No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. 
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Large accelerated filer x
Accelerated filer o
 Non-accelerated filer o 
Smaller Reporting Company o
CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer x
Smaller Reporting Company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
 
 Yes o  
No x
CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
 
 Yes o  
No x
As of August 3, 2015, there were 170,494,382 shares of CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.'s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding.


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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This report combines the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 of CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. and CBL & Associates Limited Partnership. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to the "Company" mean CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. and its subsidiaries. References to the "Operating Partnership" mean CBL & Associates Limited Partnership and its subsidiaries. The terms "we," "us" and "our" refer to the Company or the Company and the Operating Partnership collectively, as the context requires.

The Company is a real estate investment trust ("REIT") whose stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company is the 100% owner of two qualified REIT subsidiaries, CBL Holdings I, Inc. and CBL Holdings II, Inc. At June 30, 2015, CBL Holdings I, Inc., the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, owned a 1.0% general partner interest in the Operating Partnership and CBL Holdings II, Inc. owned an 84.3% limited partner interest for a combined interest held by the Company of 85.3%.

As the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, the Company's subsidiary, CBL Holdings I, Inc., has exclusive control of the Operating Partnership's activities. Management operates the Company and the Operating Partnership as one business. The management of the Company consists of the same individuals that manage the Operating Partnership. The Company's only material asset is its indirect ownership of partnership interests of the Operating Partnership. As a result, the Company conducts substantially all its business through the Operating Partnership as described in the preceding paragraph. The Company also issues public equity from time to time and guarantees certain debt of the Operating Partnership. The Operating Partnership holds all of the assets and indebtedness of the Company and, through affiliates, retains the ownership interests in the Company's joint ventures. Except for the net proceeds of offerings of equity by the Company, which are contributed to the Operating Partnership in exchange for partnership units on a one-for-one basis, the Operating Partnership generates all remaining capital required by the Company's business through its operations and its incurrence of indebtedness.

We believe that combining the two quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the Company and the Operating Partnership provides the following benefits:

enhances investors' understanding of the Company and the Operating Partnership by enabling investors to view the business as a whole in the same manner that management views and operates the business;

eliminates duplicative disclosure and provides a more streamlined and readable presentation, since a substantial portion of the disclosure applies to both the Company and the Operating Partnership; and

creates time and cost efficiencies through the preparation of one combined report instead of two separate reports.

To help investors understand the differences between the Company and the Operating Partnership, this report provides separate condensed consolidated financial statements for the Company and the Operating Partnership. Noncontrolling interests, shareholders' equity and partners' capital are the main areas of difference between the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company and those of the Operating Partnership. A single set of notes to condensed consolidated financial statements is presented that includes separate discussions for the Company and the Operating Partnership, when applicable. A combined Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section is also included that presents combined information and discrete information related to each entity, as applicable.

In order to highlight the differences between the Company and the Operating Partnership, this report includes the following sections that provide separate financial information for the Company and the Operating Partnership:

condensed consolidated financial statements;

certain accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements, including Note 5 - Unconsolidated Affiliates, Redeemable Interests, Noncontrolling Interests and Cost Method Investments; Note 6 - Mortgage and Other Indebtedness; Note 7 - Comprehensive Income; and Note 11 - Earnings per Share and Earnings per Unit;

controls and procedures in Item 4 of Part I of this report; and

certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer included as Exhibits 31.1 through 32.4.


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CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. and CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1:   Financial Statements

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
June 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Real estate assets:
 
 
 
Land
$
893,149

 
$
847,829

Buildings and improvements
7,363,728

 
7,221,387

 
8,256,877

 
8,069,216

Accumulated depreciation
(2,335,522
)
 
(2,240,007
)
 
5,921,355

 
5,829,209

Held for sale
2,718

 

Developments in progress
128,381

 
117,966

Net investment in real estate assets
6,052,454

 
5,947,175

Cash and cash equivalents
30,601

 
37,938

Receivables:
 
 
 
 Tenant, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,837
     and $2,368 in 2015 and 2014, respectively
83,296

 
81,338

 Other, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,245
      and $1,285 in 2015 and 2014, respectively
21,641

 
22,577

Mortgage and other notes receivable
19,546

 
19,811

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
280,460

 
281,449

Intangible lease assets and other assets
214,205

 
226,011

 
$
6,702,203

 
$
6,616,299

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY
 

 
 

Mortgage and other indebtedness
$
4,834,205

 
$
4,700,460

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
327,240

 
328,352

Total liabilities
5,161,445

 
5,028,812

Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)


 


Redeemable noncontrolling interests
42,944

 
37,559

Shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized:
 
 
 
 7.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred
     Stock, 1,815,000 shares outstanding
18

 
18

 6.625% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred
     Stock, 690,000 shares outstanding
7

 
7

 Common stock, $.01 par value, 350,000,000 shares
     authorized, 170,492,533 and 170,260,273 issued and
     outstanding in 2015 and 2014, respectively
1,705

 
1,703

Additional paid-in capital
1,957,228

 
1,958,198

Accumulated other comprehensive income
1,109

 
13,411

Dividends in excess of cumulative earnings
(591,534
)
 
(566,785
)
Total shareholders' equity
1,368,533

 
1,406,552

Noncontrolling interests
129,281

 
143,376

Total equity
1,497,814

 
1,549,928

 
$
6,702,203

 
$
6,616,299


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.

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CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
REVENUES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Minimum rents
$
166,428

 
$
167,631

 
$
335,509

 
$
336,908

Percentage rents
2,412

 
1,824

 
6,549

 
5,430

Other rents
4,421

 
4,613

 
9,592

 
9,895

Tenant reimbursements
70,224

 
70,774

 
142,357

 
142,992

Management, development and leasing fees
2,663

 
2,813

 
5,441

 
5,948

Other
7,695

 
9,278

 
15,304

 
17,003

Total revenues
253,843

 
256,933

 
514,752

 
518,176

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Property operating
32,866

 
35,527

 
71,770

 
75,538

Depreciation and amortization
71,239

 
70,609

 
147,505

 
139,692

Real estate taxes
22,549

 
22,089

 
45,334

 
43,436

Maintenance and repairs
12,407

 
12,623

 
26,623

 
28,788

General and administrative
16,215

 
11,336

 
33,445

 
26,109

Loss on impairment
2,781

 
106

 
2,781

 
17,256

Other
5,928

 
7,390

 
12,404

 
13,935

Total operating expenses
163,985

 
159,680

 
339,862

 
344,754

Income from operations
89,858

 
97,253

 
174,890

 
173,422

Interest and other income
389

 
1,544

 
5,663

 
3,072

Interest expense
(58,754
)
 
(59,277
)
 
(117,911
)
 
(119,783
)
Gain on extinguishment of debt
256

 

 
256

 
42,660

Gain on investment

 

 
16,560

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
4,881

 
3,418

 
8,704

 
7,102

Income tax provision
(2,472
)
 
(786
)
 
(1,556
)
 
(1,183
)
Income from continuing operations before gain on sales of real estate assets
34,158

 
42,152

 
86,606

 
105,290

Gain on sales of real estate assets
14,173

 
1,925

 
14,930

 
3,079

Income from continuing operations
48,331

 
44,077


101,536


108,369

Operating loss of discontinued operations

 
(59
)
 

 
(558
)
Gain on discontinued operations

 
107

 

 
90

Net income
48,331

 
44,125


101,536


107,901

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Partnership
(4,946
)
 
(4,620
)
 
(11,118
)
 
(12,271
)
Other consolidated subsidiaries
(1,490
)
 
(1,547
)
 
(2,359
)
 
(2,378
)
Net income attributable to the Company
41,895

 
37,958

 
88,059

 
93,252

Preferred dividends
(11,223
)
 
(11,223
)
 
(22,446
)
 
(22,446
)
Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
30,672

 
$
26,735

 
$
65,613

 
$
70,806

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Basic per share data attributable to common shareholders:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net of preferred dividends
$
0.18

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.38

 
$
0.42

Discontinued operations
0.00

 
0.00

 
0.00

 
0.00

Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
0.18

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.38

 
$
0.42

Weighted-average common shares outstanding
170,494

 
170,267

 
170,457

 
170,232

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted per share data attributable to common shareholders:
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net of preferred dividends
$
0.18

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.38

 
$
0.42

Discontinued operations
0.00

 
0.00

 
0.00

 
0.00

Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
0.18

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.38

 
$
0.42

Weighted-average common and potential dilutive common shares outstanding
170,494

 
170,267

 
170,457

 
170,232

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts attributable to common shareholders:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net of preferred dividends
$
30,672

 
$
26,694

 
$
65,613

 
$
71,205

Discontinued operations

 
41

 

 
(399
)
Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
30,672

 
$
26,735

 
$
65,613

 
$
70,806

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per common share
$
0.265

 
$
0.245

 
$
0.530

 
$
0.490




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.


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CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Net income
$
48,331

 
$
44,125

 
$
101,536

 
$
107,901

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities

 
1,195

 
242

 
2,196

Reclassification to net income of realized gain on available-for-sale securities

 

 
(16,560
)
 

   Unrealized gain on hedging instruments
1,216

 
921

 
2,099

 
1,873

   Reclassification of hedging effect on earnings
(646
)
 
(551
)
 
(1,169
)
 
(1,099
)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
570

 
1,565

 
(15,388
)
 
2,970

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
48,901

 
45,690

 
86,148

 
110,871

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Operating Partnership
(5,014
)
 
(4,280
)
 
(8,032
)
 
(11,907
)
  Other consolidated subsidiaries
(1,490
)
 
(1,547
)
 
(2,359
)
 
(2,378
)
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company
$
42,397

 
$
39,863

 
$
75,757

 
$
96,586


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.


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CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity
(In thousands, except share data)
 (Unaudited)
 
 
 
Equity
 
 
 
Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Preferred
 Stock
 
Common
 Stock
 
Additional
 Paid-in
 Capital
 
Accumulated
 Other
 Comprehensive
 Income
 
Dividends in
Excess of
Cumulative
Earnings
 
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
 Equity
Balance, January 1, 2014
$
34,639

 
$
25

 
$
1,700

 
$
1,967,644

 
$
6,325

 
$
(570,781
)
 
$
1,404,913

 
$
155,021

 
$
1,559,934

Net income
2,355

 

 

 

 

 
93,252

 
93,252

 
12,294

 
105,546

Other comprehensive income (loss)
24

 

 

 

 
3,334

 

 
3,334

 
(388
)
 
2,946

Dividends declared - common stock

 

 

 

 

 
(83,430
)
 
(83,430
)
 

 
(83,430
)
Dividends declared - preferred stock

 

 

 

 

 
(22,446
)
 
(22,446
)
 

 
(22,446
)
Issuances of 241,188 shares of common stock
     and restricted common stock

 

 
3

 
587

 

 

 
590

 

 
590

Cancellation of 28,563 shares of restricted
     common stock

 

 

 
(360
)
 

 

 
(360
)
 

 
(360
)
Amortization of deferred compensation

 

 

 
2,115

 

 

 
2,115

 

 
2,115

Redemption of Operating Partnership common units

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(2,914
)
 
(2,914
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(5,744
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(17,850
)
 
(17,850
)
Adjustment for noncontrolling interests
1,482

 

 

 
(4,347
)
 

 

 
(4,347
)
 
2,865

 
(1,482
)
Adjustment to record redeemable
     noncontrolling interests at redemption value
3,784

 

 

 
(3,536
)
 

 

 
(3,536
)
 
(248
)
 
(3,784
)
Balance, June 30, 2014
$
36,540

 
$
25

 
$
1,703

 
$
1,962,103

 
$
9,659

 
$
(583,405
)
 
$
1,390,085

 
$
148,780

 
$
1,538,865





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CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
 
 
 
Equity
 
 
 
Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Preferred
 Stock
 
Common
 Stock
 
Additional
 Paid-in
 Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Dividends in
Excess of
Cumulative
Earnings
 
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
 Interests
 
Total
 Equity
Balance, January 1, 2015
$
37,559

 
$
25

 
$
1,703

 
$
1,958,198

 
$
13,411

 
$
(566,785
)
 
$
1,406,552

 
$
143,376

 
$
1,549,928

Net income
2,261

 

 

 

 

 
88,059

 
88,059

 
11,216

 
99,275

Other comprehensive loss
(375
)
 

 

 

 
(12,302
)
 

 
(12,302
)
 
(2,711
)
 
(15,013
)
Performance stock units

 

 

 
312

 

 

 
312

 

 
312

Dividends declared - common stock

 

 

 

 

 
(90,362
)
 
(90,362
)
 

 
(90,362
)
Dividends declared - preferred stock

 

 

 

 

 
(22,446
)
 
(22,446
)
 

 
(22,446
)
Issuances of 272,498 shares of common stock
     and restricted common stock

 

 
3

 
589

 

 


 
592

 

 
592

Conversion of Operating Partnership
     common units to shares of common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(286
)
 
(286
)
Cancellation of 40,238 shares of restricted
     common stock

 

 
(1
)
 
(730
)
 

 

 
(731
)
 

 
(731
)
Amortization of deferred compensation

 

 

 
2,613

 

 

 
2,613

 

 
2,613

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
15

 
15

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(2,754
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(19,830
)
 
(19,830
)
Adjustment for noncontrolling interests
311

 

 

 
1,317

 

 

 
1,317

 
(1,628
)
 
(311
)
Adjustment to record redeemable
     noncontrolling interests at redemption value
5,942

 

 

 
(5,071
)
 

 

 
(5,071
)
 
(871
)
 
(5,942
)
Balance, June 30, 2015
$
42,944

 
$
25

 
$
1,705

 
$
1,957,228

 
$
1,109

 
$
(591,534
)
 
$
1,368,533

 
$
129,281

 
$
1,497,814


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.


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CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 
Net income
$
101,536

 
$
107,901

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 

Depreciation and amortization
147,505

 
139,692

Net amortization of deferred finance costs and debt premiums
2,626

 
3,357

Net amortization of intangible lease assets and liabilities
33

 
267

Gain on sales of real estate assets
(14,930
)
 
(3,079
)
Gain on discontinued operations

 
(90
)
Write-off of development projects
125

 
34

Share-based compensation expense
3,406

 
2,605

Net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
(16,560
)
 

Loss on impairment
2,781

 
17,256

Loss on impairment from discontinued operations

 
681

Gain on extinguishment of debt
(256
)
 
(42,660
)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
(8,704
)
 
(7,102
)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated affiliates
9,780

 
8,965

Provision for doubtful accounts
1,938

 
1,912

Change in deferred tax accounts
153

 
316

Changes in:
 

 
 

Tenant and other receivables
(2,960
)
 
2,274

Other assets
(833
)
 
(1,461
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(6,247
)
 
(24,752
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
219,393

 
206,116

 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 

Additions to real estate assets
(94,231
)
 
(114,510
)
Acquisition of real estate assets
(191,988
)
 

Reductions to restricted cash
3,315

 
3,393

Proceeds from sales of real estate assets
24,233

 
10,298

Payments received on mortgage and other notes receivable
264

 
287

Net proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
20,755

 

Additional investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
(7,650
)
 
(8,229
)
Distributions in excess of equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
9,789

 
14,713

Changes in other assets
(5,295
)
 
(3,167
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(240,808
)
 
(97,215
)

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CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Proceeds from mortgage and other indebtedness
$
421,289

 
$
379,619

Principal payments on mortgage and other indebtedness
(271,516
)
 
(356,918
)
Additions to deferred financing costs
(190
)
 
(113
)
Prepayment fees on extinguishment of debt

 
(1,249
)
Proceeds from issuances of common stock
101

 
82

Purchase of noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership
(286
)
 
(2,914
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
15

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(22,588
)
 
(23,603
)
Dividends paid to holders of preferred stock
(22,446
)
 
(22,446
)
Dividends paid to common shareholders
(90,301
)
 
(83,377
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
14,078

 
(110,919
)
 
 
 
 
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(7,337
)
 
(2,018
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
37,938

 
65,500

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
$
30,601

 
$
63,482

 
 
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
 

 
 

Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized
$
115,467

 
$
117,004


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.


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CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except unit data)
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
June 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Real estate assets:
 
 
 
Land
$
893,149

 
$
847,829

Buildings and improvements
7,363,728

 
7,221,387

 
8,256,877

 
8,069,216

Accumulated depreciation
(2,335,522
)
 
(2,240,007
)
 
5,921,355

 
5,829,209

Held for sale
2,718

 

Developments in progress
128,381

 
117,966

Net investment in real estate assets
6,052,454

 
5,947,175

Cash and cash equivalents
30,576

 
37,926

Receivables:
 

 
 

 Tenant, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,837
     and $2,368 in 2015 and 2014, respectively
83,296

 
81,338

 Other, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,245
      and $1,285 in 2015 and 2014, respectively
21,641

 
22,577

Mortgage and other notes receivable
19,546

 
19,811

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
281,021

 
282,009

Intangible lease assets and other assets
214,085

 
225,891

 
$
6,702,619

 
$
6,616,727

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE INTERESTS AND CAPITAL
 

 
 

Mortgage and other indebtedness
$
4,834,205

 
$
4,700,460

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
327,240

 
328,267

Total liabilities
5,161,445

 
5,028,727

Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)


 


Redeemable interests:  
 

 
 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests  
6,204

 
6,455

Redeemable common units  
36,740

 
31,104

Total redeemable interests
42,944

 
37,559

Partners' capital:
 

 
 

Preferred units
565,212

 
565,212

Common units:
 
 
 
 General partner
9,417

 
9,789

 Limited partners
918,177

 
953,349

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(1,830
)
 
13,183

Total partners' capital
1,490,976

 
1,541,533

Noncontrolling interests
7,254

 
8,908

Total capital
1,498,230

 
1,550,441

 
$
6,702,619

 
$
6,616,727


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.


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CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per unit data)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
REVENUES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Minimum rents
$
166,428

 
$
167,631

 
$
335,509

 
$
336,908

Percentage rents
2,412

 
1,824

 
6,549

 
5,430

Other rents
4,421

 
4,613

 
9,592

 
9,895

Tenant reimbursements
70,224

 
70,774

 
142,357

 
142,992

Management, development and leasing fees
2,663

 
2,813

 
5,441

 
5,948

Other
7,695

 
9,278

 
15,304

 
17,003

Total revenues
253,843

 
256,933

 
514,752

 
518,176

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Property operating
32,866

 
35,527

 
71,770

 
75,538

Depreciation and amortization
71,239

 
70,609

 
147,505

 
139,692

Real estate taxes
22,549

 
22,089

 
45,334

 
43,436

Maintenance and repairs
12,407

 
12,623

 
26,623

 
28,788

General and administrative
16,215

 
11,336

 
33,445

 
26,109

Loss on impairment
2,781

 
106

 
2,781

 
17,256

Other
5,928

 
7,390

 
12,404

 
13,935

Total operating expenses
163,985

 
159,680

 
339,862

 
344,754

Income from operations
89,858

 
97,253

 
174,890

 
173,422

Interest and other income
389

 
1,544

 
5,663

 
3,072

Interest expense
(58,754
)
 
(59,277
)
 
(117,911
)
 
(119,783
)
Gain on extinguishment of debt
256

 

 
256

 
42,660

Gain on investment

 

 
16,560

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
4,881

 
3,418

 
8,704

 
7,102

Income tax provision
(2,472
)
 
(786
)
 
(1,556
)
 
(1,183
)
Income from continuing operations before gain on sales of real estate assets
34,158

 
42,152

 
86,606

 
105,290

Gain on sales of real estate assets
14,173

 
1,925

 
14,930

 
3,079

Income from continuing operations
48,331

 
44,077


101,536


108,369

Operating loss of discontinued operations

 
(59
)
 

 
(558
)
Gain on discontinued operations

 
107

 

 
90

Net income
48,331

 
44,125


101,536


107,901

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(1,490
)
 
(1,547
)
 
(2,359
)
 
(2,378
)
Net income attributable to the Operating Partnership
46,841

 
42,578

 
99,177

 
105,523

Distributions to preferred unitholders
(11,223
)
 
(11,223
)
 
(22,446
)
 
(22,446
)
Net income attributable to common unitholders
$
35,618

 
$
31,355

 
$
76,731

 
$
83,077

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per unit data)
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Basic per unit data attributable to common unitholders:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net of preferred distributions
$
0.18

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.38

 
$
0.42

Discontinued operations
0.00

 
0.00

 
0.00

 
0.00

Net income attributable to common unitholders
$
0.18

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.38

 
$
0.42

Weighted-average common units outstanding
199,751

 
199,726

 
199,716

 
199,734

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted per unit data attributable to common unitholders:
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net of preferred distributions
$
0.18

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.38

 
$
0.42

Discontinued operations
0.00

 
0.00

 
0.00

 
0.00

Net income attributable to common unitholders
$
0.18

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.38

 
$
0.42

Weighted-average common and potential dilutive common units outstanding
199,751

 
199,726

 
199,716

 
199,734

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts attributable to common unitholders:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net of preferred distributions
$
35,618

 
$
31,314

 
$
76,731

 
$
83,476

Discontinued operations

 
41

 

 
(399
)
Net income attributable to common unitholders
$
35,618

 
$
31,355

 
$
76,731

 
$
83,077

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions declared per common unit
$
0.273

 
$
0.253

 
$
0.546

 
$
0.506






The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.


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CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Net income
$
48,331

 
$
44,125

 
$
101,536

 
$
107,901

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities

 
1,193

 
242

 
2,196

Reclassification to net income of realized gain on available-for-sale securities

 

 
(16,560
)
 

   Unrealized gain on hedging instruments
1,216

 
921

 
2,099

 
1,873

Reclassification of hedging effect on earnings
(646
)
 
(551
)
 
(1,169
)
 
(1,099
)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
570

 
1,563

 
(15,388
)
 
2,970

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
48,901

 
45,688

 
86,148

 
110,871

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(1,490
)
 
(1,547
)
 
(2,359
)
 
(2,378
)
Comprehensive income of the Operating Partnership
$
47,411

 
$
44,141

 
$
83,789

 
$
108,493


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.


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CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Capital
(in thousands)
 (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable Interests
 
Number of
 
 
 
Common Units
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
 
Redeemable
Common
Units
 
Total
Redeemable
Interests
 
Preferred
Units
 
Common
Units
 
Preferred
Units
 
General
Partner
 
Limited
Partners
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Total Partners' Capital
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total Capital
Balance, January 1, 2014
$
5,883

 
$
28,756

 
$
34,639

 
25,050

 
199,593

 
$
565,212

 
$
9,866

 
$
961,175

 
$
4,923

 
$
1,541,176

 
$
19,179

 
$
1,560,355

Net income
1,706

 
649

 
2,355

 

 

 
22,446

 
846

 
81,582

 

 
104,874

 
672

 
105,546

Other comprehensive income

 
24

 
24

 

 

 

 

 

 
2,946

 
2,946

 

 
2,946

Distributions declared - common units

 
(2,286
)
 
(2,286
)
 

 

 

 
(986
)
 
(97,839
)
 

 
(98,825
)
 

 
(98,825
)
Distributions declared - preferred units

 

 

 

 

 
(22,446
)
 

 

 

 
(22,446
)
 

 
(22,446
)
Issuances of common units

 

 

 

 
242

 

 

 
590

 

 
590

 

 
590

Redemption of common units

 

 

 

 
(171
)
 

 

 
(2,914
)
 

 
(2,914
)
 

 
(2,914
)
Cancellation of restricted common stock

 

 

 

 
(29
)
 

 

 
(360
)
 

 
(360
)
 

 
(360
)
Amortization of deferred compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 
21

 
2,094

 

 
2,115

 

 
2,115

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(3,458
)
 

 
(3,458
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(2,456
)
 
(2,456
)
Allocation of partners' capital

 
1,482

 
1,482

 

 

 

 
(16
)
 
(1,453
)
 

 
(1,469
)
 

 
(1,469
)
Adjustment to record redeemable
     interests at redemption value
2,005

 
1,779

 
3,784

 

 

 

 
(95
)
 
(3,689
)
 

 
(3,784
)
 

 
(3,784
)
Balance, June 30, 2014
$
6,136

 
$
30,404

 
$
36,540

 
25,050

 
199,635

 
$
565,212

 
$
9,636

 
$
939,186

 
$
7,869

 
$
1,521,903

 
$
17,395

 
$
1,539,298





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CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Capital
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable Interests
 
Number of
 
 
 
Common Units
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
 
Redeemable
Common
Units
 
Total
Redeemable
Interests
 
Preferred
Units
 
Common
Units
 
Preferred
Units
 
General
Partner
 
Limited
Partners
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total
Partners'
Capital
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total Capital
Balance, January 1, 2015
$
6,455

 
$
31,104

 
$
37,559

 
25,050

 
199,532

 
$
565,212

 
$
9,789

 
$
953,349

 
$
13,183

 
$
1,541,533

 
$
8,908

 
$
1,550,441

Net income
1,668

 
593

 
2,261

 

 

 
22,446

 
781

 
75,357

 

 
98,584

 
691

 
99,275

Other comprehensive loss

 
(375
)
 
(375
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(15,013
)
 
(15,013
)
 

 
(15,013
)
Performance stock units

 

 

 

 

 

 
3

 
309

 

 
312

 

 
312

Distributions declared - common units

 
(1,126
)
 
(1,126
)
 

 

 

 
(1,066
)
 
(106,765
)
 

 
(107,831
)
 

 
(107,831
)
Distributions declared - preferred units

 

 

 

 

 
(22,446
)
 

 

 

 
(22,446
)
 

 
(22,446
)
Issuances of common units

 

 

 

 
273

 

 

 
592

 

 
592

 

 
592

Redemptions of common units

 

 

 

 
(15
)
 

 

 
(286
)
 

 
(286
)
 

 
(286
)
Cancellation of restricted common stock

 

 

 

 
(40
)
 

 

 
(731
)
 

 
(731
)
 

 
(731
)
Amortization of deferred compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 
27

 
2,586

 

 
2,613

 

 
2,613

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
15

 
15

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(1,628
)
 

 
(1,628
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(2,360
)
 
(2,360
)
Allocation of partners' capital

 
311

 
311

 

 

 

 
(56
)
 
(354
)
 

 
(410
)
 

 
(410
)
Adjustment to record redeemable
     interests at redemption value
(291
)
 
6,233

 
5,942

 

 

 

 
(61
)
 
(5,880
)
 

 
(5,941
)
 

 
(5,941
)
Balance, June 30, 2015
$
6,204

 
$
36,740

 
$
42,944

 
25,050

 
199,750

 
$
565,212

 
$
9,417

 
$
918,177

 
$
(1,830
)
 
$
1,490,976

 
$
7,254

 
$
1,498,230


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.


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CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 
Net income
$
101,536

 
$
107,901

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 

Depreciation and amortization
147,505

 
139,692

Net amortization of deferred finance costs and debt premiums
2,626

 
3,357

Net amortization of intangible lease assets and liabilities
33

 
267

Gain on sales of real estate assets
(14,930
)
 
(3,079
)
Gain on discontinued operations

 
(90
)
Write-off of development projects
125

 
34

Share-based compensation expense
3,406

 
2,605

Net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
(16,560
)
 

Loss on impairment
2,781

 
17,256

Loss on impairment from discontinued operations

 
681

Gain on extinguishment of debt
(256
)
 
(42,660
)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
(8,704
)
 
(7,102
)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated affiliates
9,778

 
8,962

Provision for doubtful accounts
1,938

 
1,912

Change in deferred tax accounts
153

 
316

Changes in:
 

 
 

Tenant and other receivables
(2,960
)
 
2,274

Other assets
(833
)
 
(1,461
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(6,263
)
 
(24,755
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
219,375

 
206,110

 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 

Additions to real estate assets
(94,231
)
 
(114,510
)
Acquisition of real estate assets
(191,988
)
 

Reductions to restricted cash
3,315

 
3,393

Proceeds from sales of real estate assets
24,233

 
10,298

Payments received on mortgage and other notes receivable
264

 
287

Net proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
20,755

 

Additional investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
(7,650
)
 
(8,229
)
Distributions in excess of equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
9,789

 
14,713

Changes in other assets
(5,295
)
 
(3,167
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(240,808
)
 
(97,215
)

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CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
(Continued)

 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Proceeds from mortgage and other indebtedness
$
421,289

 
$
379,619

Principal payments on mortgage and other indebtedness
(271,516
)
 
(356,918
)
Additions to deferred financing costs
(190
)
 
(113
)
Prepayment fees on extinguishment of debt

 
(1,249
)
Proceeds from issuances of common units
101

 
82

Redemption of common units
(286
)
 
(2,914
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
15

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(5,113
)
 
(5,881
)
Distributions to preferred unitholders
(22,446
)
 
(22,446
)
Distributions to common unitholders
(107,771
)
 
(101,100
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
14,083

 
(110,920
)
 
 
 
 
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(7,350
)
 
(2,025
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
37,926

 
65,486

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
$
30,576

 
$
63,461

 
 
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
 

 
 

Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized
$
115,467

 
$
117,004


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.


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CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollars in thousands, except per share and per unit data)

Note 1 – Organization and Basis of Presentation
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (“CBL”), a Delaware corporation, is a self-managed, self-administered, fully-integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that is engaged in the ownership, development, acquisition, leasing, management and operation of regional shopping malls, open-air and mixed-use centers, outlet centers, associated centers, community centers and office properties.  Its properties are located in 27 states, but are primarily in the southeastern and midwestern United States.
CBL conducts substantially all of its business through CBL & Associates Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). The Operating Partnership consolidates the financial statements of all entities in which it has a controlling financial interest or where it is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity ("VIE").  As of June 30, 2015, the Operating Partnership owned interests in the following properties:
 
Malls (1)
 
Associated
Centers
 
Community
Centers
 
Office
Buildings (2)
 
Total
Consolidated properties
72

 
24

 
7

 
8

 
111

Unconsolidated properties (3)
10

 
4

 
4

 
5

 
23

Total
82

 
28

 
11

 
13

 
134

(1)
Category consists of regional malls, open-air centers and outlet centers (including one mixed-use center).
(2)
Includes CBL's corporate office building.
(3)
The Operating Partnership accounts for these investments using the equity method because one or more of the other partners have substantive participating rights.

At June 30, 2015, the Operating Partnership had interests in the following properties under development:
 
Consolidated
Properties
 
Unconsolidated
Properties
 
Malls
 
Community
Centers
 
Malls
 
Community
Centers
Development

 

 

 
1

Expansions
4

 
1

 
1

 

Redevelopments
7

 

 
1

 

The Operating Partnership also holds options to acquire certain development properties owned by third parties.
CBL is the 100% owner of two qualified REIT subsidiaries, CBL Holdings I, Inc. and CBL Holdings II, Inc. At June 30, 2015, CBL Holdings I, Inc., the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, owned a 1.0% general partner interest in the Operating Partnership and CBL Holdings II, Inc. owned an 84.3% limited partner interest for a combined interest held by CBL of 85.3%.
As used herein, the term "Company" includes CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including CBL & Associates Limited Partnership and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. The term "Operating Partnership" refers to CBL & Associates Limited Partnership and its subsidiaries.
The noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership is held by CBL & Associates, Inc., its shareholders and affiliates and certain senior officers of the Company (collectively "CBL's Predecessor"), all of which contributed their interests in certain real estate properties and joint ventures to the Operating Partnership in exchange for a limited partner interest when the Operating Partnership was formed in November 1993, and by various third parties. At June 30, 2015, CBL’s Predecessor owned a 9.1% limited partner interest and third parties owned a 5.6% limited partner interest in the Operating Partnership.  CBL's Predecessor also owned 3.5 million shares of CBL’s common stock at June 30, 2015, for a total combined effective interest of 10.9% in the Operating Partnership.
The Operating Partnership conducts the Company’s property management and development activities through its wholly-owned subsidiary, CBL & Associates Management, Inc. (the “Management Company”), to comply with certain requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”).

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The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited; however, they have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in conjunction with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring matters) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for these interim periods have been included. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The results for the interim period ended June 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for the full fiscal year.
These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Note 2 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Guidance Not Yet Effective
In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015-03"), which requires that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability to which they relate, consistent with the presentation of debt discounts. Currently, debt issuance costs are presented as an asset on the balance sheet under GAAP. The guidance only changes presentation and does not change the recognition and measurement of debt issuance costs. For public companies, ASU 2015-03 is effective on a retrospective basis for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this update to have an impact on its consolidated financial statements.    
In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis ("ASU 2015-02"). The guidance modifies the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are VIEs or voting interest entities, eliminates the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership and affects the evaluation of fee arrangements and related party relationships in the primary beneficiary determination. For public companies, ASU 2015-02 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those years using either a retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact that this update may have on its consolidated financial statements.    
In May 2014, the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board jointly issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"). The objective of this converged standard is to enable financial statement users to better understand and analyze revenue by replacing current transaction and industry-specific guidance with a more principles-based approach to revenue recognition. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that the entity expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also requires additional disclosure about the nature, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. ASU 2014-09 applies to all contracts with customers except those that are within the scope of other guidance such as lease and insurance contracts. For public companies, following an additional one year deferral proposed by the FASB in July 2015, ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those years using one of two retrospective application methods. Early adoption would be permitted only for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those years. The Company is evaluating the impact that this update may have on its consolidated financial statements.    
Note 3 – Fair Value Measurements

The Company has categorized its financial assets and financial liabilities that are recorded at fair value into a hierarchy in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure, ("ASC 820") based on whether the inputs to valuation techniques are observable or unobservable.  The fair value hierarchy contains three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value as follows:

Level 1 – Inputs represent quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities as of the measurement date.

Level 2 – Inputs, other than those included in Level 1, represent observable measurements for similar instruments in active markets, or identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and observable measurements or market data for instruments with substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 – Inputs represent unobservable measurements, supported by little, if any, market activity, and require considerable assumptions that are significant to the fair value of the asset or liability.  Market valuations must often be determined using discounted cash flow methodologies, pricing models or similar techniques based on the Company’s assumptions and best judgment.

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The asset or liability's fair value within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Under ASC 820, fair value measurements are determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability in an orderly transaction at the measurement date. Valuation techniques used maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and consider assumptions such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions and risk of nonperformance.
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
The following tables set forth information regarding the Company’s financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
Fair Value at
June 30, 2015
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Liabilities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate swaps
$
1,421

 
$

 
$
1,421

 
$

 
 

 
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
Fair Value at
December 31, 2014
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Available-for-sale securities
$
20,512

 
$
20,512

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
$
2,226

 
$

 
$
2,226

 
$

The Company recognizes transfers in and out of every level at the end of each reporting period. There were no transfers between Levels 1, 2, or 3 for any periods presented.
Intangible lease assets and other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets include marketable securities consisting of corporate equity securities that are classified as available-for-sale.  Net unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities that are deemed to be temporary in nature are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI ") in redeemable noncontrolling interests, shareholders’ equity and partners' capital, and noncontrolling interests.  If a decline in the value of an investment is deemed to be other than temporary, the investment is written down to fair value and an impairment loss is recognized in the current period to the extent of the decline in value. During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company did not record any write-downs related to other-than-temporary impairments.  
The Company sold all of its marketable securities during the six month period ended June 30, 2015 and recognized a realized gain of $16,560, for the difference between the net proceeds of $20,755 less the adjusted cost of $4,195. The Company did not recognize any realized gains or losses related to sales of marketable securities during the six month period ended June 30, 2014. The fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale securities was based on quoted market prices and was classified under Level 1.
The following is a summary of the available-for-sale securities held by the Company as of December 31, 2014:
 
 

 
Gross Unrealized
 
 

 
Adjusted
Cost
 
Gains
 
Losses
 
Fair
Value
December 31, 2014:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Common stocks
$
4,195

 
$
16,321

 
$

 
$
20,516


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The Company uses interest rate swaps to mitigate the effect of interest rate movements on its variable-rate debt.  The Company had four interest rate swaps as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, that qualified as hedging instruments and were designated as cash flow hedges.  The interest rate swaps are reflected in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.  The swaps have met the effectiveness test criteria since inception and changes in their fair values are, thus, reported in other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI/L") and are reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged items affect earnings.  The fair values of the Company’s interest rate hedges, classified under Level 2, are determined based on prevailing market data for contracts with matching durations, current and anticipated LIBOR information, consideration of the Company’s credit standing, credit risk of the counterparties and reasonable estimates about relevant future market conditions.  See Note 6 for further information regarding the Company’s interest rate hedging instruments.
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reasonable estimates of their fair values because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments.  Based on the interest rates for similar financial instruments, the carrying value of mortgage and other notes receivable is a reasonable estimate of fair value based on Level 2 inputs.  The estimated fair value of mortgage and other indebtedness was $5,020,685 and $4,947,026 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.  The fair value was calculated using Level 2 inputs by discounting future cash flows for mortgage and other indebtedness using estimated market rates at which similar loans would be made currently. The carrying amount of mortgage and other indebtedness was $4,834,205 and $4,700,460 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.    
Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis
The Company measures the fair value of certain long-lived assets on a nonrecurring basis, through quarterly impairment testing or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company considers both quantitative and qualitative factors in its impairment analysis of long-lived assets. Significant quantitative factors include historical and forecasted information for each property such as net operating income ("NOI"), occupancy statistics and sales levels. Significant qualitative factors used include market conditions, age and condition of the property and tenant mix. Due to the significant unobservable estimates and assumptions used in the valuation of long-lived assets that experience impairment, the Company classifies such long-lived assets under Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

Long-lived Assets Measured at Fair Value in 2015
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recognized a non-cash impairment of real estate of $2,620 in the second quarter of 2015 when it adjusted the book value of Madison Square Mall, located in Huntsville, AL, to its estimated fair value of $5,000 based on its sale in April 2015. See Note 4 for further information on this sale.

Other Impairment Loss in 2015
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recorded an impairment of real estate of $161 related to the sale of a building at a formerly owned mall for total net proceeds after sales costs of $750, which was less than its total carrying amount of $911.


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Note 4 – Acquisitions and Dispositions
2015 Acquisition
On June 18, 2015, the Company acquired a 100% interest in Mayfaire Town Center and Community Center, in Wilmington, NC, for a total cash purchase price of $191,988 utilizing availability on its unsecured lines of credit. The results of Mayfaire Town Center and Community Center are included in the condensed consolidated financial statements beginning on the date of acquisition, including $417 of revenue and $187 in income for the period ended June 30, 2015. The pro forma effect of this acquisition was not material. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:
Land
 
$
40,218

Buildings and improvements
 
138,450

Tenant improvements
 
3,382

Above-market leases
 
279

In-place leases
 
23,138

  Total assets
 
205,467

Below-market leases
 
(13,479
)
  Net assets acquired
 
$
191,988


2015 Dispositions
The results of operations of the shopping center properties described below, as well as the related impairment loss, are included in income from continuing operations for all periods presented, as applicable. Net proceeds from the 2015 dispositions were used to reduce the outstanding balances on the Company's credit facilities, unless otherwise noted. The following is a summary of the Company's 2015 dispositions by sale:
Sales Date
 
Property
 
Property Type
 
Location
 
Gross Sales Price
 
Net
Proceeds
 
Gain
2015 Activity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June
 
EastGate Crossing (1)
 
Associated Center
 
Cincinnati, OH
 
$
21,060

 
$
6,118

 
$
13,491

April
 
Madison Square (2)
 
Mall
 
Huntsville, AL
 
5,000

 
4,955

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
26,060

 
$
11,073

 
$
13,491

(1)
The Company is eligible to receive an additional $1,740 of proceeds if it leases two tenant spaces of approximately 5,800 square feet by September 2016. Additionally, the buyer assumed the mortgage loan on the property, which had a balance of $14,570 at the time of the sale.
(2)
The Company recognized a loss on impairment of real estate of $2,620 in the second quarter of 2015 when it adjusted the book value of Madison Square to its net sales price.
See Note 16 for information on a property sold subsequent to June 30, 2015.

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2014 Dispositions
The results of operations of the properties described below, as well as any gain on extinguishment of debt and impairment losses related to those properties, are included in income from continuing operations for all periods presented, as applicable. Net proceeds from these 2014 dispositions were used to reduce the outstanding balances on the Company's credit facilities, unless otherwise noted. The following is a summary of the Company's 2014 dispositions by sale:    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales Price
 
 
Sales Date
 
Property
 
Property Type
 
Location
 
Gross
 
Net
 
Gain
2014 Activity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September
 
Pemberton Plaza (1)
 
Community Center
 
Vicksburg, MS
 
$
1,975

 
$
1,886

 
$

June
 
Foothills Plaza Expansion
 
Associated Center
 
Maryville, TN
 
2,640

 
2,387

 
937

May
 
Lakeshore Mall (2)
 
Mall
 
Sebring, FL
 
14,000

 
13,613

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
18,615

 
$
17,886

 
$
937

(1)
The Company recognized a loss on impairment of real estate of $497 in the third quarter of 2014 when it adjusted the book value of Pemberton Plaza to its net sales price.
(2)
The gross sales price of $14,000 consisted of a $10,000 promissory note and $4,000 in cash. The note receivable was paid off in the third quarter of 2014. The Company recognized a loss on impairment of real estate of $5,100 in the first quarter of 2014 when it adjusted the book value of Lakeshore Mall to its estimated fair value of $13,780 based on a binding purchase agreement signed in April 2014. The sale closed in May 2014 and the Company recognized an impairment loss of $106 in the second quarter of 2014 as a result of additional closing costs.
The Company recognized a gain on extinguishment of debt for each of the properties listed below, representing the amount by which the outstanding debt balance exceeded the net book value of the property as of the transfer date. The following is a summary of the Company's other 2014 dispositions:
Disposal Date
 
Property
 
Property Type
 
Location
 
Balance of
Non-recourse Debt
 
Gain on Extinguishment of Debt
2014 Activity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
October
 
Columbia Place (1)
 
Mall
 
Columbia, SC
 
$
27,265

 
$
27,171

September
 
Chapel Hill Mall (2)
 
Mall
 
Akron, OH
 
68,563

 
18,296

January
 
Citadel Mall (3)
 
Mall
 
Charleston, SC
 
68,169

 
43,932

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
163,997

 
$
89,399

(1)
The Company conveyed the mall to the lender by a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. A non-cash impairment loss of $50,683 was recorded in 2011 to write down the book value of the mall to its then estimated fair value. The Company also recorded $3,181 of non-cash default interest expense in 2014.
(2)
The Company conveyed the mall to the lender by a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. A non-cash impairment loss of $12,050 was recorded in 2014 to write down the book value of the mall to its then estimated fair value. The Company also recorded $1,514 of non-cash default interest expense in 2014.
(3)
The mortgage lender completed the foreclosure process and received the title to the mall in satisfaction of the non-recourse debt. A non-cash impairment loss of $20,453 was recorded in 2013 to write down the book value of the mall to its then estimated fair value.

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Note 5 – Unconsolidated Affiliates, Redeemable Interests, Noncontrolling Interests and Cost Method Investments

Unconsolidated Affiliates

At June 30, 2015, the Company had investments in the following 19 entities, which are accounted for using the equity method of accounting:
Joint Venture
Property Name
Company's
Interest
Ambassador Infrastructure, LLC
Ambassador Town Center - Infrastructure Improvements
65.0%
Ambassador Town Center JV, LLC
Ambassador Town Center
65.0%
CBL/T-C, LLC
CoolSprings Galleria, Oak Park Mall and West County Center
50.0%
CBL-TRS Joint Venture, LLC
Friendly Center, The Shops at Friendly Center and a portfolio
   of four office buildings
50.0%
CBL-TRS Joint Venture II, LLC
Renaissance Center
50.0%
El Paso Outlet Outparcels, LLC
The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso (vacant land)
50.0%
Fremaux Town Center JV, LLC
Fremaux Town Center Phases I and II
65.0%
Governor’s Square IB
Governor’s Plaza
50.0%
Governor’s Square Company
Governor’s Square
47.5%
High Pointe Commons, LP
High Pointe Commons
50.0%
High Pointe Commons II-HAP, LP
High Pointe Commons - Christmas Tree Shop
50.0%
JG Gulf Coast Town Center LLC
Gulf Coast Town Center
50.0%
Kentucky Oaks Mall Company
Kentucky Oaks Mall
50.0%
Mall of South Carolina L.P.
Coastal Grand
50.0%
Mall of South Carolina Outparcel L.P.
Coastal Grand (Coastal Grand Crossing and vacant land)
50.0%
Port Orange I, LLC
The Pavilion at Port Orange Phase I and one office building
50.0%
Triangle Town Member LLC
Triangle Town Center, Triangle Town Commons
   and Triangle Town Place
50.0%
West Melbourne I, LLC
Hammock Landing Phases I and II
50.0%
York Town Center, LP
York Town Center
50.0%

Although the Company had majority ownership of certain joint ventures during 2015 and 2014, it evaluated the investments and concluded that the other partners or owners in these joint ventures had substantive participating rights, such as approvals of:
the pro forma for the development and construction of the project and any material deviations or modifications thereto;
the site plan and any material deviations or modifications thereto;
the conceptual design of the project and the initial plans and specifications for the project and any material deviations or modifications thereto;
any acquisition/construction loans or any permanent financings/refinancings;
the annual operating budgets and any material deviations or modifications thereto;
the initial leasing plan and leasing parameters and any material deviations or modifications thereto; and
any material acquisitions or dispositions with respect to the project.
As a result of the joint control over these joint ventures, the Company accounts for these investments using the equity method of accounting.

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Condensed combined financial statement information of these unconsolidated affiliates is as follows:
 
As of
ASSETS
June 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Investment in real estate assets
$
2,303,724

 
$
2,266,252

Accumulated depreciation
(648,705
)
 
(619,558
)
 
1,655,019

 
1,646,694

Developments in progress
68,749

 
75,877

Net investment in real estate assets
1,723,768

 
1,722,571

Other assets
169,288

 
170,554

    Total assets
$
1,893,056

 
$
1,893,125

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES
 
 
 
Mortgage and other indebtedness
$
1,517,877

 
$
1,512,826

Other liabilities
42,211

 
42,517

    Total liabilities
1,560,088

 
1,555,343

 
 
 
 
OWNERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
The Company
194,296

 
198,261

Other investors
138,672

 
139,521

Total owners' equity
332,968

 
337,782

    Total liabilities and owners' equity
$
1,893,056

 
$
1,893,125

 
Total for the Three Months
Ended June 30,
 
Company's Share for the
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Total revenues
$
63,111

 
$
61,400

 
$
32,958

 
$
32,066

Depreciation and amortization
(19,641
)
 
(19,230
)
 
(10,303
)
 
(10,256
)
Interest income
335

 
339

 
257

 
259

Interest expense
(18,589
)
 
(18,746
)
 
(9,587
)
 
(9,662
)
Operating expenses
(17,468
)
 
(17,488
)
 
(9,045
)
 
(8,989
)
Gain on sales of real estate assets
619

 

 
601

 

Net income
$
8,367

 
$
6,275

 
$
4,881

 
$
3,418

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total for the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
Company's Share for the
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Total revenues
$
125,583

 
$
123,221

 
$
65,793

 
$
64,018

Depreciation and amortization
(39,122
)
 
(38,017
)
 
(20,620
)
 
(20,117
)
Interest income
667

 
679

 
512

 
518

Interest expense
(37,383
)
 
(37,304
)
 
(19,272
)
 
(19,153
)
Operating expenses
(36,774
)
 
(35,669
)
 
(18,873
)
 
(18,164
)
Gain on sales of real estate assets
1,434

 

 
1,164

 

Net income
$
14,405

 
$
12,910

 
$
8,704

 
$
7,102

All of the debt on the properties owned by the unconsolidated affiliates is non-recourse, except for Ambassador, Ambassador Infrastructure, Fremaux Phases I and II, West Melbourne, Port Orange, and Gulf Coast Phase III. See Note 12 for a description of guarantees the Company has issued related to certain unconsolidated affiliates.
See Note 16 for information on the extension of a loan, secured by Gulf Coast Town Center Phase III, subsequent to June 30, 2015.


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Redeemable Interests
Redeemable common units of $36,740 and $31,104 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, include a partnership interest in the Operating Partnership for which the partnership agreement includes redemption provisions that may require the Operating Partnership to redeem the partnership interest for real property.
Redeemable noncontrolling interests of $6,204 and $6,455 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, include the aggregate noncontrolling ownership interest in consolidated subsidiaries that is held by third parties and for which the related partnership agreements contain redemption provisions at the holder's election that allow for redemption through cash and/or properties.

Noncontrolling Interests of the Operating Partnership
Noncontrolling interests include the aggregate noncontrolling ownership interest in the Operating Partnership's consolidated subsidiaries that is held by third parties and for which the related partnership agreements either do not include redemption provisions or are subject to redemption provisions that do not require classification outside of permanent equity. Total noncontrolling interest was $7,254 and $8,908, as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
Noncontrolling Interests of the Company
The noncontrolling interests of the Company include the third party interests discussed above as well as the aggregate noncontrolling partnership interest in the Operating Partnership that is not owned by the Company and for which each of the noncontrolling limited partners has the right to exchange all or a portion of its partnership interests for shares of the Company’s common stock or, at the Company’s election, their cash equivalent. As of June 30, 2015, the Company's total noncontrolling interests of $129,281 consisted of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership and in other consolidated subsidiaries of $122,027 and $7,254, respectively. The Company's total noncontrolling interest at December 31, 2014 of $143,376 consisted of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership and in other consolidated subsidiaries of $134,468 and $8,908, respectively.
Cost Method Investment
The Company owns a 6.2% noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries of Jinsheng, an established mall operating and real estate development company located in Nanjing, China. The Company accounts for its noncontrolling interest in Jinsheng using the cost method because the Company does not exercise significant influence over Jinsheng and there is no readily determinable market value of Jinsheng’s shares since they are not publicly traded.  The carrying amount of this investment was $5,325 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The noncontrolling interest is reflected as investment in unconsolidated affiliates in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Variable Interest Entities
Triangle Town Member LLC
The Company holds a 50% ownership interest in this joint venture. The Company determined that its investment in this joint venture represents an interest in a VIE. The entity is under joint control, and therefore the Company accounts for it as an unconsolidated affiliate using the equity method of accounting as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
JG Gulf Coast Town Center LLC
The Company holds a 50% ownership interest in this joint venture. The Company determined that its investment in this joint venture represents an interest in a VIE. The entity is under joint control, and therefore the Company accounts for it as an unconsolidated affiliate using the equity method of accounting as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
Gettysburg Outlet Center Holding LLC
The Company holds a 50% ownership interest in this joint venture. The Company determined that its investment in this joint venture represents an interest in a VIE and that the Company is the primary beneficiary since it has the power to direct activities of the joint venture that most significantly impact the joint venture's economic performance as well as the obligation to absorb losses or right to receive benefits from the VIE that could be significant. As a result, the joint venture is presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 on a consolidated basis, with the interests of the third party reflected as a noncontrolling interest.
El Paso Outlet Center Holding, LLC
The Company holds a 75% ownership interest in the joint venture. The Company determined that its investment in this joint venture represents an interest in a VIE and that the Company is the primary beneficiary since it has the power to direct the activities of the joint venture that most significantly impact the joint venture's economic performance as well as the obligation to absorb losses or right to receive benefits from the VIE that could be significant. As a result, the joint venture is presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 on a consolidated basis, with the interests of the third party reflected as a noncontrolling interest.

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Note 6 – Mortgage and Other Indebtedness
Debt of the Company
CBL has no indebtedness. Either the Operating Partnership or one of its consolidated subsidiaries, in which the Operating Partnership has a direct or indirect ownership interest, is the borrower on all of the Company's debt.
CBL is a limited guarantor of the 5.25% and 4.60% senior unsecured notes, issued by the Operating Partnership in November 2013 and October 2014, respectively, for losses suffered solely by reason of fraud or willful misrepresentation by the Operating Partnership or its affiliates. The Company also provides a similar limited guarantee of the Operating Partnership's obligations with respect to its unsecured credit facilities and two unsecured term loans as of June 30, 2015.
Debt of the Operating Partnership
Mortgage and other indebtedness consisted of the following:
 
June 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Amount
 
Weighted-
Average
Interest
Rate (1)
 
Amount
 
Weighted-
Average
Interest
Rate (1)
Fixed-rate debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-recourse loans on operating properties (2)
$
3,151,072

 
5.63%
 
$
3,252,730

 
5.62%
Senior unsecured notes due 2023 (3)
445,958

 
5.25%
 
445,770

 
5.25%
Senior unsecured notes due 2024 (4)
299,930

 
4.60%
 
299,925

 
4.60%
Other
4,375

 
3.50%
 
5,639

 
3.50%
Total fixed-rate debt
3,901,335

 
5.50%
 
4,004,064

 
5.50%
Variable-rate debt:
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
Non-recourse term loans on operating properties
16,980

 
2.31%
 
17,121

 
2.29%
Recourse term loans on operating properties
11,104

 
2.90%
 
7,638

 
2.91%
Construction loans
1,273

 
2.68%
 
454

 
2.66%
Unsecured lines of credit
453,513

 
1.58%
 
221,183

 
1.56%
Unsecured term loans
450,000

 
1.69%
 
450,000

 
1.71%
Total variable-rate debt
932,870

 
1.67%
 
696,396

 
1.69%
Total
$
4,834,205

 
4.76%
 
$
4,700,460

 
4.93%
 
(1)
Weighted-average interest rate includes the effect of debt premiums and discounts, but excludes amortization of deferred financing costs.
(2)
The Operating Partnership had four interest rate swaps on notional amounts totaling $103,387 as of June 30, 2015 and $105,584 as of December 31, 2014 related to four variable-rate loans on operating properties to effectively fix the interest rate on the respective loans.  Therefore, these amounts were reflected in fixed-rate debt at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
(3)
The balance is net of an unamortized discount of $4,042 and $4,230 as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
(4)
The balance is net of an unamortized discount of $70 and $75 as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Senior Unsecured Notes
In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Operating Partnership issued $300,000 of senior unsecured notes, which bear interest at 4.60% payable semiannually beginning April 15, 2015 and mature on October 15, 2024 (the “2024 Notes”). In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Operating Partnership issued $450,000 of senior unsecured notes, which bear interest at 5.25% payable semiannually beginning June 1, 2014 and mature on December 1, 2023 (the “2023 Notes”). The respective interest rate on each of the 2024 Notes and the 2023 Notes (collectively, the “Notes”) will be subject to an increase ranging from 0.25% to 1.00% from time to time if, on or after January 1, 2016 and prior to January 1, 2020, the ratio of secured debt to total assets of the Company, as defined, is greater than 40% but less than 45%.
The Notes are redeemable at the Operating Partnership's election, in whole or in part from time to time, on not less than 30 days’ notice to the holders of the Notes to be redeemed. The 2024 Notes may be redeemed prior to July 15, 2024 for cash, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (1) 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2024 Notes to be redeemed or (2) an amount equal to the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the 2024 Notes to be redeemed, discounted to the redemption date on a semi-annual basis at the treasury rate, as defined, plus 0.35%, plus accrued and unpaid interest. On or after July 15, 2024, the 2024 Notes are redeemable for cash at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2024 Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest. The 2023 Notes may be redeemed

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prior to September 1, 2023 for cash, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (1) 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes to be redeemed or (2) an amount equal to the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the 2023 Notes to be redeemed, discounted to the redemption date on a semi-annual basis at the treasury rate, as defined, plus 0.40%, plus accrued and unpaid interest. On or after September 1, 2023, the 2023 Notes are redeemable for cash at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest.
CBL is a limited guarantor of the Operating Partnership's obligations under the Notes, for losses suffered solely by reason of fraud or willful misrepresentation by the Operating Partnership or its affiliates.
Unsecured Lines of Credit
The Company has three unsecured credit facilities that are used for retirement of secured loans, repayment of term loans, working capital, construction and acquisition purposes, as well as issuances of letters of credit.     
Each facility bears interest at LIBOR plus a spread of 100 to 175 basis points based on the Company's credit ratings. As of June 30, 2015, the Company's interest rate based on its credit ratings of Baa3 from Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") and BBB- from Fitch Ratings ("Fitch") is LIBOR plus 140 basis points. Additionally, the Company pays an annual facility fee that ranges from 0.15% to 0.35% of the total capacity of each facility. As of June 30, 2015, the annual facility fee was 0.30%. The three unsecured lines of credit had a weighted-average interest rate of 1.58% at June 30, 2015.
The following summarizes certain information about the Company's unsecured lines of credit as of June 30, 2015:     
 
 
 
Total
Capacity
 
 
Total
Outstanding
 
Maturity
Date
 
Extended
Maturity
Date (1)
Wells Fargo - Facility A
 
$
600,000

 
$
32,041

(2) 
November 2015
 
November 2016
First Tennessee
 
100,000

 
17,200

(3) 
February 2016
 
N/A
Wells Fargo - Facility B
 
600,000

 
404,272

(4) 
November 2016
 
November 2017
 
 
$
1,300,000

 
$
453,513

 
 
 
 
(1)
The extension options are at the Company's election, subject to continued compliance with the terms of the facilities, and have a one-time extension fee of 0.20% of the commitment amount of each credit facility.
(2)
There was an additional $800 outstanding on this facility as of June 30, 2015 for letters of credit. Up to $50,000 of the capacity on this facility can be used for letters of credit.
(3)
There was an additional $113 outstanding on this facility as of June 30, 2015 for letters of credit. Up to $20,000 of the capacity on this facility can be used for letters of credit.
(4)
There was an additional $6,110 outstanding on this facility as of June 30, 2015 for letters of credit. Up to $50,000 of the capacity on this facility can be used for letters of credit.
Unsecured Term Loans
The Company has a $400,000 unsecured term loan, which bears interest at a variable rate of LIBOR plus 150 basis points based on the Company's current credit ratings and has a maturity date of July 2018. At June 30, 2015, the outstanding borrowings of $400,000 had an interest rate of 1.69%.
The Company also has a $50,000 unsecured term loan that matures in February 2018. In the first quarter of 2015, the Company modified the terms of the term loan to reduce the interest rate from a spread of LIBOR plus 190 basis points to LIBOR plus 155 basis points. At June 30, 2015, the outstanding borrowings of $50,000 had a weighted-average interest rate of 1.73%.

Covenants and Restrictions
The agreements for the unsecured lines of credit, the Notes and unsecured term loans contain, among other restrictions, certain financial covenants including the maintenance of certain financial coverage ratios, minimum net worth requirements, minimum unencumbered asset and interest ratios, maximum secured indebtedness ratios, maximum total indebtedness ratios and limitations on cash flow distributions.  The Company believes that it was in compliance with all covenants and restrictions at June 30, 2015.

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Unsecured Lines of Credit and Unsecured Term Loans
The following presents the Company's compliance with key covenant ratios, as defined, of the credit facilities and term loans as of June 30, 2015:
Ratio
 
Required
 
Actual
Debt to total asset value
 
< 60%
 
50%
Unencumbered asset value to unsecured indebtedness
 
> 1.60x
 
2.3x
Unencumbered NOI to unsecured interest expense
 
> 1.75x
 
4.2x
EBITDA to fixed charges (debt service)
 
> 1.5x
 
2.2x
The agreements for the unsecured credit facilities and unsecured term loans described above contain default provisions customary for transactions of this nature (with applicable customary grace periods). Additionally, any default in the payment of any recourse indebtedness greater than or equal to $50,000 or any non-recourse indebtedness greater than $150,000 (for the Company's ownership share) of CBL, the Operating Partnership or any Subsidiary, as defined, will constitute an event of default under the agreements to the credit facilities. The credit facilities also restrict the Company's ability to enter into any transaction that could result in certain changes in its ownership or structure as described under the heading “Change of Control/Change in Management” in the agreements for the credit facilities.
Senior Unsecured Notes
The following presents the Company's compliance with key covenant ratios, as defined, of the Notes as of June 30, 2015:
Ratio
 
Required
 
Actual
Total debt to total assets
 
< 60%
 
54%
Secured debt to total assets
 
< 45% (1)
 
35%
Total unencumbered assets to unsecured debt
 
> 150%
 
223%
Consolidated income available for debt service to annual debt service charge
 
> 1.5x
 
3.2x
(1)
On January 1, 2020 and thereafter, secured debt to total assets must be less than 40%.

The agreements for the Notes described above contain default provisions customary for transactions of this nature (with applicable customary grace periods). Additionally, any default in the payment of any recourse indebtedness greater than or equal to $50,000 of the Operating Partnership will constitute an event of default under the Notes.
Other
Several of the Company’s malls/open-air centers, associated centers and community centers, in addition to the corporate office building, are owned by special purpose entities, created as a requirement under certain loan agreements, that are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. The sole business purpose of the special purpose entities is to own and operate these properties. The real estate and other assets owned by these special purpose entities are restricted under the loan agreements in that they are not available to settle other debts of the Company. However, so long as the loans are not under an event of default, as defined in the loan agreements, the cash flows from these properties, after payments of debt service, operating expenses and reserves, are available for distribution to the Company.
Mortgages on Operating Properties
Loan Repayment
The Company has repaid the following loan, secured by the related Property, since January 1, 2015:
Date
 
Property
 
Interest
Rate at
Repayment Date
 
Scheduled
Maturity Date
 
Principal
Balance
Repaid
2015:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
May
 
Imperial Valley Mall (1)
 
4.99%
 
September 2015
 
$
49,486

(1)
The Company retired the loan with borrowings from its credit facilities.
Subsequent to June 30, 2015, the Company retired four operating property loans. See Note 16 for more information.

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Construction Loans
Financing    
The following table presents the construction loan, secured by the related Property, that was entered into since January 1, 2015:
Date
 
Property
 
Stated
Interest
Rate
 
Maturity Date
 
Amount Financed
2015:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
May
 
The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta - Phase II (1)
 
LIBOR + 2.50%
 
December 2019
 
$
6,200

(1)
The Operating Partnership has guaranteed 100% of the loan, which had an outstanding balance of $1,273 at June 30, 2015. The guaranty will terminate once construction is complete and certain debt and operational metrics are met on this expansion as well as the parcel development project at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta as both loans are cross-collateralized. The interest rate will be reduced to a spread of LIBOR plus 2.35% once certain debt service and operational metrics are met.
Subsequent to June 30, 2015, the Company closed on an additional construction loan. See Note 16 for more information.
Scheduled Principal Payments
As of June 30, 2015, the scheduled principal amortization and balloon payments on all of the Company’s consolidated mortgage and other indebtedness, excluding extensions available at the Company’s option, are as follows: 
2015
$
475,959

2016
1,027,540

2017
477,305

2018
680,336

2019
116,644

Thereafter
2,054,771

 
4,832,555

Net unamortized premiums
1,650

 
$
4,834,205

Of the $475,959 of scheduled principal payments in 2015, $410,085 relates to the maturing principal balances of six operating property loans, $32,041 relates to an unsecured line of credit and $33,833 represents scheduled principal amortization. Subsequent to June 30, 2015, the Company retired four operating property loans, leaving two operating property loans aggregating to $87,389 with 2015 maturity dates. See Note 16 for further information on the retirements.
The Company has extension options available at its election, subject to continued compliance with the terms of the facilities, related to the maturities of its unsecured credit facilities, including a 2016 extension on the $32,041 unsecured line of credit with a 2015 maturity date. The credit facilities may be used to retire loans maturing in 2015 as well as to provide additional flexibility for liquidity purposes.
The Company’s mortgage and other indebtedness had a weighted-average maturity of 4.3 years as of June 30, 2015 and 4.8 years as of December 31, 2014.
Interest Rate Hedge Instruments
The Company records its derivative instruments in its condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value.  The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the derivative has been designated as a hedge and, if so, whether the hedge has met the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting.
The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements.  To accomplish these objectives, the Company primarily uses interest rate swaps and caps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy.  Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.  Interest rate caps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty if interest rates rise above the strike rate on the contract in exchange for an up-front premium.

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The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as, and that qualify as, cash flow hedges is recorded in AOCI and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.  Such derivatives are used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with variable-rate debt.
As of June 30, 2015, the Company had the following outstanding interest rate derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk:
Interest Rate
Derivative
 
Number of
Instruments
 
Notional
Amount
Outstanding
Interest Rate Swaps
 
4
 
$
103,387


Instrument Type
 
Location in
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Notional
Amount
Outstanding
 
Designated
Benchmark
Interest Rate
 
Strike
Rate
 
Fair
Value at
6/30/15
 
Fair
Value at
12/31/14
 
Maturity
Date
Pay fixed/ Receive
 variable Swap
 
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities
 
$49,973
(amortizing
to $48,337)
 
1-month
LIBOR
 
2.149%
 
$
(680
)
 
$
(1,064
)
 
April 2016
Pay fixed/ Receive
   variable Swap
 
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities
 
$31,297
(amortizing
to $30,276)
 
1-month
LIBOR
 
2.187%
 
(434
)
 
(681
)
 
April 2016
Pay fixed/ Receive
   variable Swap
 
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities
 
$11,696
(amortizing
to $11,313)
 
1-month
LIBOR
 
2.142%
 
(158
)
 
(248
)
 
April 2016
Pay fixed/ Receive
   variable Swap
 
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities
 
$10,421
(amortizing
to $10,083)
 
1-month
LIBOR
 
2.236%
 
(149
)
 
(233
)
 
April 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(1,421
)
 
$
(2,226
)
 
 

 
 
 
Gain
Recognized in OCI/L
(Effective Portion)
 
Location of
Losses
Reclassified
from AOCI into
Earnings
(Effective 
Portion)
 
 
Loss Recognized in
Earnings (Effective
Portion)
 
Location of
Gain
Recognized in
Earnings
(Ineffective
Portion)
 
Gain Recognized
in Earnings
(Ineffective
Portion)
Hedging
Instrument
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
2015
 
2014
Interest rate hedges
 
$
570

 
$
370

 
Interest
Expense
 
$
(646
)
 
$
(551
)
 
Interest
Expense
 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain
Recognized in OCI/L
(Effective Portion)
 
Location of
Losses
Reclassified
from AOCI into
Earnings
(Effective 
Portion)
 
 
Loss Recognized in
Earnings (Effective
Portion)
 
Location of
Gain
Recognized in
Earnings
(Ineffective
Portion)
 
Gain Recognized
in Earnings
(Ineffective
Portion)
Hedging
Instrument
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
2015
 
2014
Interest rate contracts
 
$
930

 
$
774

 
Interest
Expense
 
$
(1,169
)
 
$
(1,099
)
 
Interest
Expense
 
$

 
$


As of June 30, 2015, the Company expects to reclassify approximately $1,435 of losses currently reported in AOCI to interest expense within the next twelve months due to amortization of its outstanding interest rate contracts.  Fluctuations in fair values of these derivatives between June 30, 2015 and the respective dates of termination will vary the projected reclassification amount.

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Note 7 – Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of the Company
Comprehensive income of the Company includes all changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests and total equity during the period, except those resulting from investments by shareholders and partners, distributions to shareholders and partners and redemption valuation adjustments. OCI/L includes changes in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and interest rate hedge agreements.
The changes in the components of AOCI for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:
 
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
The Company
 
Noncontrolling Interests
 
 
 
Unrealized Gains (Losses) - Hedging Agreements
 
Total
Beginning balance, April 1, 2015
$
404

 
$
607

 
$
(3,000
)
 
$
(1,989
)
OCI before reclassifications
6

 
1,148

 
62

 
1,216

Amounts reclassified from AOCI (1)

 
(646
)
 

 
(646
)
Net current quarterly period OCI
6

 
502

 
62

 
570

Ending balance, June 30, 2015
$
410

 
$
1,109

 
$
(2,938
)
 
$
(1,419
)
(1)
Reclassified $646 of interest on cash flow hedges to Interest Expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
 
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
The Company
 
Noncontrolling Interests
 
 
 
Unrealized Gains (Losses)
 
 
 
Hedging
Agreements
 
Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Hedging
Agreements
 
Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Hedging
Agreements
 
Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Total
Beginning balance, April 1, 2014
$
390

 
$
329

 
$
(872
)
 
$
8,626

 
$
(3,245
)
 
$
1,821

 
$
7,049

OCI before reclassifications
3

 
22

 
866

 
1,590

 
52

 
(417
)
 
2,116

Amounts reclassified from AOCI (1)

 

 
(551
)
 

 

 

 
(551
)
Net current quarterly period OCI
3

 
22

 
315

 
1,590

 
52

 
(417
)
 
1,565

Ending balance, June 30, 2014
$
393

 
$
351

 
$
(557
)
 
$
10,216

 
$
(3,193
)
 
$
1,404

 
$
8,614

(1)
Reclassified $551 of interest on cash flow hedges to Interest Expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

The changes in the components of AOCI for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:
 
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
The Company
 
Noncontrolling Interests
 
 
 
Unrealized Gains (Losses)
 
 
 
Hedging
Agreements
 
Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Hedging
Agreements
 
Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Hedging
Agreements
 
Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015
$
401

 
$
384

 
$
303

 
$
13,108

 
$
(3,053
)
 
$
2,826

 
$
13,969

OCI before reclassifications
9

 
10

 
1,975

 
160

 
115

 
72

 
2,341

Amounts reclassified from AOCI (1)

 
(394
)
 
(1,169
)
 
(13,268
)
 

 
(2,898
)
 
(17,729
)
Net year-to-date period OCI
9

 
(384
)
 
806

 
(13,108
)
 
115

 
(2,826
)
 
(15,388
)
Ending balance, June 30, 2015
$
410

 
$

 
$
1,109

 
$

 
$
(2,938
)
 
$

 
$
(1,419
)
(1)
Reclassified $16,560 realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities to Gain on Investment and reclassified $1,169 of interest on cash flow hedges to Interest Expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.


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Redeemable Noncontrolling
Interests
 
The Company
 
Noncontrolling Interests
 
 
 
Unrealized Gains (Losses)
 
 
 
Hedging
Agreements
 
Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Hedging
Agreements
 
Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Hedging
Agreements
 
Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2014
$
387

 
$
333

 
$
(1,214
)
 
$
7,539

 
$
(3,304
)
 
$
1,903

 
$
5,644

OCI before reclassifications
6

 
18

 
1,756

 
2,677

 
111

 
(499
)
 
4,069

Amounts reclassified from AOCI (1)

 

 
(1,099
)
 

 

 

 
(1,099
)
Net year-to-date period OCI
6

 
18

 
657

 
2,677

 
111

 
(499
)
 
2,970

Ending balance, June 30, 2014
$
393

 
$
351

 
$
(557
)
 
$
10,216

 
$
(3,193
)
 
$
1,404

 
$
8,614

(1)
Reclassified $1,099 of interest on cash flow hedges to Interest Expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) of the Operating Partnership
Comprehensive income (loss) of the Operating Partnership includes all changes in redeemable common units and partners' capital during the period, except those resulting from investments by unitholders, distributions to unitholders and redemption valuation adjustments. OCI/L includes changes in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and interest rate hedge agreements.
The changes in the components of AOCI for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:
 
Redeemable
Common
Units
 
Partners'
Capital
 
 
 
Unrealized Gains (Losses) - Hedging Agreements
 
Total
Beginning balance, April 1, 2015
$
404

 
$
(2,393
)
 
$
(1,989
)
OCI before reclassifications
7

 
1,209

 
1,216

Amounts reclassified from AOCI (1)

 
(646
)
 
(646
)
Net current quarterly period OCI
7

 
563

 
570

Ending balance, June 30, 2015
$
411

 
$
(1,830
)
 
$
(1,419
)
(1)
Reclassified $646 of interest on cash flow hedges to Interest Expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

 
Redeemable
Common
Units
 
Partners'
Capital
 
 
 
Unrealized Gains (Losses)
 
 
 
Hedging
Agreements
 
Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Hedging
Agreements
 
Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Total
Beginning balance, April 1, 2014
$
390

 
$
329

 
$
(4,116
)
 
$
10,447

 
$
7,050

OCI before reclassifications
3

 
22

 
916

 
1,173

 
2,114

Amounts reclassified from AOCI (1)

 

 
(551
)
 

 
(551
)
Net current quarterly period OCI
3

 
22

 
365

 
1,173

 
1,563

Ending balance, June 30, 2014
$
393

 
$
351

 
$
(3,751
)
 
$
11,620

 
$
8,613

(1)
Reclassified $551 of interest on cash flow hedges to Interest Expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.


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The changes in the components of AOCI for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 
Redeemable
Common
Units
 
Partners'
Capital
 
 
 
Unrealized Gains (Losses)
 
 
 
Hedging
Agreements
 
Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Hedging
Agreements
 
 Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015
$
401

 
$
384

 
$
(2,750
)
 
$
15,934

 
$
13,969

OCI before reclassifications
10

 
10

 
2,089

 
232

 
2,341

Amounts reclassified from AOCI (1)

 
(394
)
 
(1,169
)
 
(16,166
)
 
(17,729
)
Net year-to-date period OCI
10

 
(384
)
 
920

 
(15,934
)
 
(15,388
)
Ending balance, June 30, 2015
$
411

 
$

 
$
(1,830
)
 
$

 
$
(1,419
)
(1)
Reclassified $16,560 realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities to Gain on Investment and reclassified $1,169 of interest on cash flow hedges to Interest Expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

 
Redeemable
Common
Units
 
Partners'
Capital
 
 
 
Unrealized Gains (Losses)
 
 
 
Hedging
Agreements
 
Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Hedging
Agreements
 
 Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2014
$
387

 
$
333

 
$
(4,518
)
 
$
9,442

 
$
5,644

OCI before reclassifications
6

 
18

 
1,866

 
2,178

 
4,068

Amounts reclassified from AOCI (1)

 

 
(1,099
)
 

 
(1,099
)
Net year-to-date period OCI
6

 
18

 
767

 
2,178

 
2,969

Ending balance, June 30, 2014
$
393

 
$
351

 
$
(3,751
)
 
$
11,620

 
$
8,613

(1)
Reclassified $1,099 of interest on cash flow hedges to Interest Expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.


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Note 8 – Mortgage and Other Notes Receivable
Each of the Company’s mortgage notes receivable is collateralized by either a first mortgage, a second mortgage, or by an assignment of 100% of the partnership interests that own the real estate assets.  Other notes receivable include amounts due from tenants or government-sponsored districts and unsecured notes received from third parties as whole or partial consideration for property or investments.  The Company believes that its mortgage and other notes receivable balance is fully collectable as of June 30, 2015. Mortgage and other notes receivable consist of the following:
 
 
 
 
As of June 30, 2015
 
As of December 31, 2014
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Interest Rate
 
Balance
 
Interest Rate
 
Balance
Mortgages:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Columbia Place Outparcel
 
Feb 2022
 
5.00%
 
$
352

 
5.00%
 
$
360

Park Place
 
May 2022
 
5.00%
 
1,476

 
5.00%
 
1,566

Village Square
 
Mar 2016
 
3.50%
 
1,702

 
3.50%
 
1,711

Other
 
Dec 2016 - Jan 2047
 
2.69% - 9.50%
 
5,528

 
2.67% - 9.50%
 
5,686

 
 
 
 
 
 
9,058

 
 
 
9,323

Other Notes Receivable:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RED Development Inc.
 
Nov 2023
 
5.00%
 
7,429

 
5.00%
 
7,429

Woodstock land (1)
 
Aug 2015
 
10.00%
 
3,059

 
10.00%
 
3,059

 
 
 
 
 
 
10,488

 
 
 
10,488

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
19,546

 
 
 
$
19,811

(1)
Woodstock GA Investments, LLC, a joint venture in which the Company owns a 75.0% interest, has a note receivable with an entity that owns an interest in land in Woodstock, GA, adjacent to the site of The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta. The loan is secured by the entity's interest in the adjacent land. An amendment to the note was made in the second quarter of 2015 to extend the maturity date from May 2015 to August 2015.
Note 9 – Segment Information
 
The Company measures performance and allocates resources according to property type, which is determined based on certain criteria such as type of tenants, capital requirements, economic risks, leasing terms, and short and long-term returns on capital. Rental income and tenant reimbursements from tenant leases provide the majority of revenues from all segments. Information on the Company’s reportable segments is presented as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
Malls
 
Associated
Centers
 
Community
Centers
 
All Other (1)
 
Total
Revenues
 
$
223,744

 
$
10,064

 
$
5,013

 
$
15,022

 
$
253,843

Property operating expenses (2)
 
(65,048
)
 
(2,350
)
 
(1,154
)
 
730

 
(67,822
)
Interest expense
 
(43,882
)
 
(1,873
)
 
(1,035
)
 
(11,964
)
 
(58,754
)
Other expense
 

 

 

 
(5,928
)
 
(5,928
)
Gain on sales of real estate assets
 

 
13,491

 

 
682

 
14,173

Segment profit (loss)
 
$
114,814

 
$
19,332

 
$
2,824

 
$
(1,458
)
 
135,512

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(71,239
)
General and administrative expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(16,215
)
Interest and other income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
389

Gain on extinguishment of debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
256

Loss on impairment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,781
)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,881

Income tax provision
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,472
)
Income from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
48,331

Capital expenditures (3)
 
$
229,931

 
$
4,518

 
$
1,197

 
$
17,340

 
$
252,986



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Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
 
Malls
 
Associated
Centers
 
Community
Centers
 
All Other (1)
 
Total
Revenues
 
$
224,960

 
$
10,287

 
$
4,711

 
$
16,975

 
$
256,933

Property operating expenses (2)
 
(67,662
)
 
(2,260
)
 
(932
)
 
615

 
(70,239
)
Interest expense
 
(48,578
)
 
(1,996
)
 
(651
)
 
(8,052
)
 
(59,277
)
Other expense
 
(19
)
 

 

 
(7,371
)
 
(7,390
)
Gain on sales of real estate assets
 
536

 
933

 
455

 
1

 
1,925

Segment profit
 
$
109,237

 
$
6,964

 
$
3,583

 
$
2,168

 
121,952

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(70,609
)
General and administrative expense
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(11,336
)
Interest and other income
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
1,544

Loss on impairment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(106
)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
3,418

Income tax provision
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(786
)
Income from continuing operations
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
$
44,077

Capital expenditures (3)
 
$
50,702

 
$
3,414

 
$
1,069

 
$
15,734

 
$
70,919


Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
Malls
 
Associated
Centers
 
Community
Centers
 
All Other (1)
 
Total
Revenues
 
454,015

 
20,471

 
9,694

 
30,572

 
$
514,752

Property operating expenses (2)
 
(138,997
)
 
(4,946
)
 
(2,278
)
 
2,494

 
(143,727
)
Interest expense
 
(87,580
)
 
(3,829
)
 
(2,230
)
 
(24,272
)
 
(117,911
)
Other expense
 

 

 

 
(12,404
)
 
(12,404
)
Gain on sales of real estate assets
 
264

 
13,491

 

 
1,175

 
14,930

Segment profit (loss)
 
$
227,702

 
$
25,187

 
$
5,186

 
$
(2,435
)
 
255,640

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(147,505
)
General and administrative expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(33,445
)
Interest and other income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,663

Gain on extinguishment of debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
256

Loss on impairment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,781
)
Gain on investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
16,560

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8,704

Income tax provision
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,556
)
Income from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
101,536

Total Assets
 
$
5,834,340

 
$
262,165

 
$
281,680

 
$
324,018

 
$
6,702,203

Capital expenditures (3)
 
$
260,297

 
$
1,390

 
$
1,395

 
$
13,429

 
$
276,511





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Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
 
Malls
 
Associated
Centers
 
Community
Centers
 
All Other (1)
 
Total
Revenues
 
$
454,833

 
$
21,143

 
$
9,249

 
$
32,951

 
$
518,176

Property operating expenses (2)
 
(141,956
)
 
(4,755
)
 
(2,589
)
 
1,538

 
(147,762
)
Interest expense
 
(98,594
)
 
(3,996
)
 
(1,300
)
 
(15,893
)
 
(119,783
)
Other expense
 
(19
)
 

 

 
(13,916
)
 
(13,935
)
Gain on sales of real estate assets
 
1,666

 
934

 
456

 
23

 
3,079

Segment profit
 
$
215,930

 
$
13,326

 
$
5,816

 
$
4,703

 
239,775

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(139,692
)
General and administrative expense
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(26,109
)
Interest and other income
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
3,072

Gain on extinguishment of debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
42,660

Loss on impairment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(17,256
)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
7,102

Income tax provision
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(1,183
)
Income from continuing operations
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
$
108,369

Total Assets
 
$
5,707,536

 
$
272,940

 
$
287,861

 
$
433,177

 
$
6,701,514

Capital expenditures (3)
 
$
83,639

 
$
12,686

 
$
1,597

 
$
55,491

 
$
153,413

(1)
The All Other category includes mortgage and other notes receivable, office buildings, the Management Company and the Company’s subsidiary that provides security and maintenance services.
(2)
Property operating expenses include property operating, real estate taxes and maintenance and repairs.
(3)
Amounts include acquisitions of real estate assets and investments in unconsolidated affiliates. Developments in progress are included in the All Other category.
Note 10 – Equity and Capital
At-The-Market Equity Program
On March 1, 2013, the Company entered into separate controlled equity offering sales agreements (collectively, the "Sales Agreements") with a number of sales agents to sell shares of CBL's common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $300,000, from time to time in "at-the-market" equity offerings (as defined in Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or in negotiated transactions (the "ATM program"). In accordance with the Sales Agreements, the Company sets the parameters for the sales of shares, including the number of shares to be issued, the time period during which sales are to be made and any minimum price below which sales may not be made. The Sales Agreements provide that the sales agents are entitled to compensation for their services at a mutually agreed commission rate not to exceed 2.0% of the gross proceeds from the sales of shares sold through the ATM program. For each share of common stock issued by CBL, the Operating Partnership issues a corresponding number of common units of limited partnership interest to CBL in exchange for the contribution of the proceeds from the stock issuance. The Company includes only share issuances that have settled in the calculation of shares outstanding at the end of each period.
The Company has not sold any shares under the ATM program since 2013. Since the commencement of the ATM program, CBL has issued 8,419,298 shares of common stock, at a weighted-average sales price of $25.12 per share, and approximately $88,507 remains available that may be sold under this program as of June 30, 2015. Actual future sales under this program, if any, will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to market conditions, the trading price of CBL's common stock and the Company's capital needs. The Company has no obligation to sell the remaining shares available under the ATM program.
Common Stock Repurchase Program
Subsequent to June 30, 2015, CBL's Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program. See Note 16 for additional information.
Note 11 – Earnings per Share and Earnings per Unit
Earnings per Share of the Company
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS assumes the issuance of common stock for

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all potential dilutive common shares outstanding. The limited partners’ rights to convert their noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership into shares of common stock are not dilutive.
The following summarizes the impact of potential dilutive common shares on the denominator used to compute EPS:    
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Denominator – basic
170,494

 
170,267

 
170,457

 
170,232

Effect of performance stock units (1)

 

 

 

Denominator – diluted
170,494

 
170,267

 
170,457

 
170,232

(1)
Performance stock units are contingently issuable common shares and are included in earnings per share if the effect is dilutive. See Note 13 for a description of the long-term incentive program, which was adopted in 2015, that these units relate to.
Earnings per Unit of the Operating Partnership
Basic earnings per unit (“EPU”) is computed by dividing net income attributable to common unitholders by the weighted-average number of common units outstanding for the period. Diluted EPU assumes the issuance of common units for all potential dilutive common units outstanding.
The following summarizes the impact of potential dilutive common units on the denominator used to compute EPU:    
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Denominator – basic
199,751

 
199,726

 
199,716

 
199,734

Effect of performance stock units (1)

 

 

 

Denominator – diluted
199,751

 
199,726

 
199,716

 
199,734

(1)
Performance stock units are contingently issuable common units and are included in earnings per unit if the effect is dilutive. See Note 13 for a description of the long-term incentive program, which was adopted in 2015, that these units relate to.

Note 12 – Contingencies
Litigation
The Company is currently involved in certain litigation that arises in the ordinary course of business, most of which is expected to be covered by liability insurance. Management makes assumptions and estimates concerning the likelihood and amount of any potential loss relating to these matters using the latest information available. The Company records a liability for litigation if an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. If an unfavorable outcome is probable and a reasonable estimate of the loss is a range, the Company accrues the best estimate within the range. If no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, the Company accrues the minimum amount within the range. If an unfavorable outcome is probable but the amount of the loss cannot be reasonably estimated, the Company discloses the nature of the litigation and indicates that an estimate of the loss or range of loss cannot be made. If an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and the estimated loss is material, the Company discloses the nature and estimate of the possible loss of the litigation. The Company does not disclose information with respect to litigation where an unfavorable outcome is considered to be remote or where the estimated loss would not be material. Based on current expectations, such matters, both individually and in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the liquidity, results of operations, business or financial condition of the Company.    
Environmental Contingencies
The Company evaluates potential loss contingencies related to environmental matters using the same criteria described above related to litigation matters. Based on current information, an unfavorable outcome concerning such environmental matters, both individually and in the aggregate, is considered to be reasonably possible. However, the Company believes its maximum potential exposure to loss would not be material to its results of operations or financial condition. The Company has a master insurance policy that provides coverage through 2022 for certain environmental claims up to $10,000 per occurrence and up to $50,000 in the aggregate, subject to deductibles and certain exclusions.
Guarantees
The Operating Partnership may guarantee the debt of a joint venture primarily because it allows the joint venture to obtain funding at a lower cost than could be obtained otherwise. This results in a higher return for the joint venture on its investment, and a higher return on the Operating Partnership’s investment in the joint venture. The Operating Partnership may receive a fee

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from the joint venture for providing the guaranty. Additionally, when the Operating Partnership issues a guaranty, the terms of the joint venture agreement typically provide that the Operating Partnership may receive indemnification from the joint venture partner or have the ability to increase its ownership interest. The guarantees expire upon repayment of the debt, unless noted otherwise.
The following table represents the Operating Partnership's guarantees of unconsolidated affiliates' debt as reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
 
 
As of June 30, 2015
 
Obligation recorded to reflect guaranty
Unconsolidated Affiliate
 
Company's
Ownership
Interest
 
Outstanding
Balance
 
Percentage
Guaranteed
by the
Operating Partnership
 
Maximum
Guaranteed
Amount
 
Debt
Maturity
Date
(1)
 
6/30/2015
 
12/31/2014
West Melbourne I, LLC -
Phase I
 
50%
 
$
39,859

 
25%
 
$
9,965

 
Nov-2015
(2) 
$
101

 
$
101

West Melbourne I, LLC -
Phase II
 
50%
 
15,556

 
N/A
(3) 
8,700

 
Nov-2015
(2) 
87

 
87

Port Orange I, LLC
 
50%
 
59,396

 
25%
 
14,849

 
Nov-2015
(2) 
153

 
153

JG Gulf Coast Town Center,
LLC - Phase III
 
50%
 
5,401

 
100%
 
5,401

 
Jul-2015
 

 

Fremaux Town Center JV,
LLC - Phase I
 
65%
 
41,199

 
15%
(4) 
6,307

 
Aug-2016
(5) 
236

 
236

Fremaux Town Center JV,
LLC - Phase II
 
65%
 
13,013

 
50%
(6) 
16,050

 
Aug-2016
(5) 
161

 
161

Ambassador Town Center JV,
LLC
 
65%
 
2,524

 
100%
(7) 
47,077

 
Dec-2017
(8) 
482

 
482

Ambassador Infrastructure,
LLC
 
65%
 
2,423

 
100%
(9) 
11,700

 
Dec-2017
(8) 
177

 
177

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total guaranty liability
 
$
1,397

 
$
1,397

(1)
Excludes any extension options.
(2)
The loan has two one-year extension options, which are at the unconsolidated affiliate's election, for an outside maturity date of November 2017.
(3)
In the fourth quarter of 2014, the loan was amended and restated to add funding for the construction of Academy Sports. The guaranty was also amended to cap the maximum guaranteed amount at $8,700 unless a monetary default event occurs related to Carmike Cinema or Academy Sports. The guaranty will be reduced to 25% once Academy Sports is operational and paying contractual rent.
(4)
The Operating Partnership received a 1% fee for this guaranty when the loan was issued in March 2013. In the second quarter of 2015, the guaranty was reduced to 15% as the requirement of being open for one year was met, LA Fitness opened and began paying contractual rent and a debt service coverage ratio of 1.30 to 1.00 was achieved.
(5)
The loan has two one-year extension options, which are at the unconsolidated affiliate's election, for an outside maturity date of August 2018.
(6)
The Operating Partnership received a 1% fee for this guaranty when the loan was issued in August 2014. Upon completion of Phase II of the development and once certain leasing and occupancy metrics have been met, the guaranty will be reduced to 25%. The guaranty will be further reduced to 15% when Phase II of the development has been open for one year, the debt service coverage ratio of 1.30 to 1.00 is met and Dillard's is operational.
(7)
The Operating Partnership received a 1% fee for this guaranty when the loan was issued in December 2014. Once construction is complete, the guaranty will be reduced to 50%. The guaranty will be further reduced from 50% to 15% once the construction of Ambassador Town Center and its related infrastructure improvements is complete as well as upon the attainment of certain debt service and operational metrics.
(8)
The loan has two one-year extension options, which are the joint venture's election, for an outside maturity date of December 2019.
(9)
The Operating Partnership received a 1% fee for this guaranty when the loan was issued in December 2014. The guaranty will be reduced to 50% on March 1st of the year following any calendar year during which the payment-in-lieu of taxes ("PILOT") payments received by Ambassador Infrastructure and delivered to the lender are $1,200 or more, provided no event of default exists. The guaranty will be reduced to 20% when the PILOT payments are $1,400 or more, provided no event of default exists.

See Note 16 for information on the extension of a loan and the removal of a guaranty subsequent to June 30, 2015.

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The Company has guaranteed the lease performance of York Town Center, LP ("YTC"), an unconsolidated affiliate in which the Company owns a 50% interest, under the terms of an agreement with a third party that owns property as part of York Town Center. Under the terms of that agreement, YTC is obligated to cause performance of the third party’s obligations as landlord under its lease with its sole tenant, including, but not limited to, provisions such as co-tenancy and exclusivity requirements. Should YTC fail to cause performance, then the tenant under the third party landlord’s lease may pursue certain remedies ranging from rights to terminate its lease to receiving reductions in rent. The Company has guaranteed YTC’s performance under this agreement up to a maximum of $22,000, which decreases by $800 annually until the guaranteed amount is reduced to $10,000. The guaranty expires on December 31, 2020.  The maximum guaranteed obligation was $15,600 as of June 30, 2015.  The Company entered into an agreement with its joint venture partner under which the joint venture partner has agreed to reimburse the Company 50% of any amounts it is obligated to fund under the guaranty.  The Company did not include an obligation for this guaranty because it determined that the fair value of the guaranty was not material as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
Performance Bonds
The Company has issued various bonds that it would have to satisfy in the event of non-performance. The total amount outstanding on these bonds was $23,104 and $20,720 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. 
Note 13 – Share-Based Compensation
As of June 30, 2015, there were two share-based compensation plans under which the Company has outstanding awards, the 2012 Plan and the 1993 Plan, as defined below. The Company can elect to make new awards under one of these plans, the CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan ("the 2012 Plan"), which was approved by the Company's shareholders in May 2012. The 2012 Plan permits the Company to issue stock options and common stock to selected officers, employees and non-employee directors of the Company up to a total of 10,400,000 shares. The Company did not issue any new awards under the CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Second Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan ("the 1993 Plan"), which was approved by the Company's shareholders in May 2003, between the adoption of the 2012 Plan to replace the 1993 Plan in May 2012 and the termination of the 1993 Plan (as to new awards) on May 5, 2013. As the primary operating subsidiary of the Company, the Operating Partnership participates in and bears the compensation expense associated with the Company's share-based compensation plans.
Restricted Stock Awards
The Company may make restricted stock awards to independent directors, officers and its employees under the 2012 Plan. These awards are generally granted based on the performance of the Company and its employees. None of these awards have performance requirements other than a service condition of continued employment, unless otherwise provided. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.
Share-based compensation expense related to the restricted stock awards was $679 and $552 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $2,923 and $2,468 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Share-based compensation cost capitalized as part of real estate assets was $74 and $76 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $153 and $122 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested restricted stock awards as of June 30, 2015, and changes during the six months ended June 30, 2015, is presented below: 
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2015
498,862

 
$
18.35

Granted
267,410

 
$
20.30

Vested
(192,135
)
 
$
18.77

Forfeited
(5,120
)
 
$
19.40

Nonvested at June 30, 2015
569,017

 
$
19.11


As of June 30, 2015, there was $9,569 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock awards granted under the plans, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.6 years.

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Long-Term Incentive Program
In 2015, the Company adopted a long-term incentive program ("LTIP") for its named executive officers, which consists of performance stock unit ("PSU") awards and annual restricted stock awards, that may be issued under the 2012 Plan. The number of shares related to the PSU awards that each named executive officer may receive upon the conclusion of a three-year performance period is determined based on the Company's achievement of specified levels of long-term total stockholder return ("TSR") performance relative to the NAREIT Retail Index, provided that at least a "Threshold" level must be attained for any shares to be earned. Under the LTIP, annual restricted stock awards consist of shares of time-vested restricted stock awarded based on a qualitative evaluation of the performance of the Company and the named executive officer during the fiscal year. Annual restricted stock awards under the LTIP vest in five equal annual installments.
The fair value of the PSU awards was estimated on the date of grant using a Monte Carlo Simulation model. The valuation consisted of computing the fair value using CBL's simulated stock price as well as TSR over the performance period from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017. The award is modeled as a contingent claim in that the expected return on the underlying shares is risk-free and the rate of discounting the payoff of the award is also risk-free.
In March 2015, the Company granted 138,680 PSUs at a grant-date fair value of $15.52 per PSU. Shares earned pursuant to the PSU awards vest 60% at the conclusion of the performance period while the remaining 40% of the PSU award vests 20% on each of the first two anniversaries thereafter.
Compensation cost is recognized on a tranche-by-tranche basis using the accelerated attribution method. The resulting expense is recorded regardless of whether any PSU awards are earned as long as the required service period is met. Share-based compensation expense related to the PSUs was $156 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and $312 for the six months ended June 30, 2015. Unrecognized compensation costs related to the PSUs was $1,840 as of June 30, 2015.
Note 14 – Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
The Company’s noncash investing and financing activities were as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Accrued dividends and distributions payable
$
54,490

 
$
50,534

Additions to real estate assets accrued but not yet paid
10,301

 
14,256

Assumption of mortgage loan from sale of EastGate Crossing (1)
14,570

 

Note receivable from sale of Lakeshore Mall (1)

 
10,000

Transfer of real estate assets in settlement of mortgage Citadel Mall debt obligation: (1)
 
 
 
Decrease in real estate assets

 
(22,605
)
Decrease in mortgage and other indebtedness

 
68,169

Decrease in operating assets and liabilities

 
(1,655
)
(1)
See Note 4 for additional information related to this disposition.

Note 15 – Income Taxes
The Company is qualified as a REIT under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. To maintain qualification as a REIT, the Company is required to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to shareholders and meet certain other requirements.
As a REIT, the Company is generally not liable for federal corporate income taxes. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, the Company will be subject to federal and state income taxes on its taxable income at regular corporate tax rates. Even if the Company maintains its qualification as a REIT, the Company may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property, and to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed income. State tax expense was $742 and $918 during the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $1,820 and $2,011 during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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The Company has also elected taxable REIT subsidiary status for some of its subsidiaries.  This enables the Company to receive income and provide services that would otherwise be impermissible for REITs. For these entities, deferred tax assets and liabilities are established for temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities at the enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is provided if the Company believes all or some portion of the deferred tax asset may not be realized. An increase or decrease in the valuation allowance resulting from changes in circumstances that may affect the realizability of the related deferred tax asset is included in income or expense, as applicable.
The Company recorded an income tax provision as follows for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2015 and 2014:
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Current tax benefit
 
$
(2,826
)
 
$
(919
)
 
$
(1,403
)
 
$
(866
)
Deferred tax benefit (provision)
 
354

 
133

 
(153
)
 
(317
)
Income tax provision
 
$
(2,472
)
 
$
(786
)
 
$
(1,556
)
 
$
(1,183
)
The Company had a net deferred tax asset of $101 and $394 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The net deferred tax asset at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is included in intangible lease assets and other assets and primarily consisted of operating expense accruals and differences between book and tax depreciation.  
The Company reports any income tax penalties attributable to its properties as property operating expenses and any corporate-related income tax penalties as general and administrative expenses in its condensed consolidated statements of operations.  In addition, any interest incurred on tax assessments is reported as interest expense.  The Company reported nominal interest and penalty amounts for the six month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 
Note 16 – Subsequent Events
In July 2015, CBL's Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program. Under the program, the Company may purchase up to $200,000 of CBL's common stock from time to time, in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, depending on market prices and other conditions, through August 31, 2016. The Company expects to utilize a portion of excess proceeds from asset dispositions to fund repurchases.
In July 2015, the Company closed on an $11,320 construction loan for the second phase expansion of The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass. The five-year loan bears interest at a spread of LIBOR plus 250 basis points.
In July 2015, the Company utilized its lines of credit to retire four operating property loans, aggregating to $322,696 with a weighted-average interest rate of 5.0%. The loans were scheduled to mature in 2015 and were secured by Brookfield Square, CherryVale Mall, East Towne Mall and West Towne Mall.
In July 2015, the Company closed on the sale of Madison Plaza, a non-core associated center located in Huntsville, AL for a gross sales price of $5,700. The Company expects to record a gain on the sale of approximately $2,771 in the third quarter of 2015.
In July 2015, the joint venture loan, secured by Gulf Coast Town Center Phase III, was amended and extended to July 2017. The loan bears interest at a variable rate of LIBOR plus 200 basis points. As part of the refinancing agreement, the loan is no longer guaranteed by the Operating Partnership.

ITEM 2:  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes that are included in this Form 10-Q.  Capitalized terms used, but not defined, in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations have the same meanings as defined in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements. In this discussion, the terms “we,” “us” and “our” refer to the Company or the Company and the Operating Partnership collectively, as the text requires.
Certain statements made in this section or elsewhere in this report may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact should be considered to be forward-looking statements. In many cases, these forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “will,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “projects,” “goals,” “objectives,” “targets,” “predicts,” “plans,” “seeks,” or similar expressions.  Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the factors discussed throughout this report.

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Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and we can give no assurance that these expectations will be attained.  It is possible that actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements due to a variety of known and unknown risks and uncertainties.  In addition to the risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Part II, Item 1A of this report, such known risks and uncertainties include, without limitation:
general industry, economic and business conditions;
interest rate fluctuations;
costs and availability of capital and capital requirements;
costs and availability of real estate;
inability to consummate acquisition opportunities and other risks associated with acquisitions;
competition from other companies and retail formats;
changes in retail demand and rental rates in our markets;
shifts in customer demands;
tenant bankruptcies or store closings;
changes in vacancy rates at our properties;
changes in operating expenses;
changes in applicable laws, rules and regulations;
sales of real property;
changes in our credit ratings; and
the ability to obtain suitable equity and/or debt financing and the continued availability of financing in the amounts and on the terms necessary to support our future refinancing requirements and business.
This list of risks and uncertainties is only a summary and is not intended to be exhaustive.  We disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking information. 
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
We are a self-managed, self-administered, fully integrated REIT that is engaged in the ownership, development, acquisition, leasing, management and operation of regional shopping malls, open-air and mixed-use centers, outlet centers, associated centers, community centers and office properties. Our properties are located in 27 states, but are primarily in the southeastern and midwestern United States.  We have elected to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.
We consolidate the financial statements of all entities in which we have a controlling financial interest or where we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE. As of June 30, 2015, we owned interests in the following properties:
 
Malls (1)
 
Associated
Centers
 
Community
Centers
 
Office
Buildings (2)
 
Total
Consolidated properties
72

 
24

 
7

 
8

 
111

Unconsolidated properties (3)
10

 
4

 
4

 
5

 
23

Total
82

 
28

 
11

 
13

 
134

(1)
Category consists of regional malls, open-air centers and outlet centers (including one mixed-use center).
(2)
Includes our corporate office building.
(3)
We account for these investments using the equity method because one or more of the other partners have substantive participating rights.
At June 30, 2015, we had interests in the following properties under development:
 
Consolidated
Properties
 
Unconsolidated
Properties
 
Malls
 
Community Centers
 
Malls
 
Community Centers
Development

 

 

 
1

Expansions
4

 
1

 
1

 

Redevelopments
7

 

 
1

 

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The transformation of our portfolio remains our top priority. In June 2015, we acquired Mayfaire Town Center and Community Center, which will be a Tier 1 property in our mall portfolio, for $192 million. We sold a non-core mall and an associated center during the second quarter of 2015. Additionally, we sold a non-core associated center in July 2015. Given the current market for lower productivity malls, we anticipate that our disposition process will take at least the full three years that we outlined at the start of the program. These properties continue to generate stable cash flow and many of them are being enhanced through anchor redevelopment projects and expansions.
During the second quarter of 2015, we continued our positive progress in releasing spaces related to tenant bankruptcies that occurred during the first part of 2015 and at year-end 2014. Of the 175 stores that closed due to retailer bankruptcy, currently over 65% of this space is leased, committed or under active negotiation. We believe these future new store openings in late 2015 and throughout 2016 will enhance our tenant mix. The strength of our portfolio of properties and our continued investment in redevelopment and expansions are key determinants in our ability to attract new tenants and backfill these spaces. Leasing spreads for our stabilized malls remain strong at 8.7% for leases signed in the second quarter of 2015. For the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2015, same-center sales increased 3.7% to $368 per square foot as compared to $355 per square foot in the prior-year period. Occupancy for our same-center stabilized malls declined to 89.9% in the second quarter of 2015 as compared to 93.2% in the second quarter of 2014 as a result of the bankruptcy-related store closures noted above. We anticipate occupancy will increase when most of these replacement stores open later in 2015 and into 2016. Same-center NOI grew 30 basis points in the second quarter of 2015 as compared to the prior-year period. Adjusted FFO per share for the quarter of $0.54 was relatively flat from the prior-year period of $0.55 as strong percentage rent growth, revenue from new properties and interest rate savings were partially offset by decreases from properties that were sold.
In July 2015, CBL's Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program. Under the program, we may purchase up to $200 million of CBL's common stock from time to time, in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, depending on market prices and other conditions, through August 31, 2016. We will fund these repurchases by utilizing a portion of excess sales proceeds from dispositions of shopping center properties.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Properties that were in operation for the entire year during 2014 and the six months ended June 30, 2015 are referred to as the “Comparable Properties.”  Since January 1, 2014, we have opened one mall, one outlet center and one community center development and acquired one mall as follows: 
Property
 
Location
 
Date
Opened/
Acquired
New Developments:
 
 
 
 
Fremaux Town Center (1)
 
Slidell, LA
 
March 2014
The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass (2)
 
Simpsonville, KY
 
July 2014
Parkway Plaza
 
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
 
March 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition:
 
 
 
 
Mayfaire Town Center and Community Center
 
Wilmington, NC
 
June 2015
(1)
Fremaux Town Center is a 65/35 joint venture that is accounted for using the equity method of accounting and is included in equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
(2)
The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass is a 65/35 joint venture, which is included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations on a consolidated basis.
Of these properties, The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, Parkway Plaza and Mayfaire Town Center and Community Center are included in our operations on a consolidated basis and are collectively referred to as the “New Properties.” The transactions related to the New Properties impact the comparison of the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 to the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014

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Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
Revenues
Total revenues decreased $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the prior-year period.  Rental revenues and tenant reimbursements decreased by $1.4 million due to a decrease of $5.7 million related to the Comparable Properties, partially offset by an increase of $4.3 million related to the New Properties. The $5.7 million change in the Comparable Properties was primarily driven by a decrease of $5.6 million from dispositions, partially offset by a $0.1 million increase in revenue at our same-center properties due to increases in percentage rents.
Our cost recovery ratio for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 was 103.5% compared with 100.8% for the prior-year period, primarily due to decreases in energy costs and other operating expenses.
The decrease of $0.2 million in management, development and leasing fees was primarily attributable to a decrease of $0.3 million in management fee income, partially offset by an increase of $0.2 million in leasing commissions.
Other revenues decreased $1.6 million primarily due to a decrease of $1.3 million in revenue related to our subsidiary that provides security and maintenance services to third parties and a $0.4 million insurance adjustment.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses increased $4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the prior-year period.  Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes and maintenance and repairs, decreased $2.4 million primarily due to a decrease of $3.6 million attributable to the Comparable Properties, partially offset by an increase of $1.2 million related to the New Properties. The Comparable Properties included decreases of $3.7 million related to dispositions and $0.4 million attributable to non-core properties, partially offset by an increase of $0.4 million related to redevelopment and expansion projects.
The increase in depreciation and amortization expense of $0.6 million resulted from increases of $1.3 million related to the New Properties, partially offset by a $0.7 million decrease attributable to the Comparable Properties. The $0.7 million decrease attributable to the Comparable Properties includes a decrease of $0.9 million related to dispositions and $0.3 million related to our same-center properties, partially offset by a $0.5 million increase related to redevelopment projects and expansions.
General and administrative expenses increased $4.9 million primarily due to $3.0 million of expenses related to a litigation settlement and consulting expenses related to process and technology improvements. As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses were 6.4% and 4.4% for the second quarters of 2015 and 2014, respectively.
In the second quarter of 2015, we recognized a non-cash impairment of real estate of $2.8 million which was primarily related to the disposition of one mall in the second quarter of 2015. See Note 3 and Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information. In the second quarter of 2014, we recognized an impairment of $0.1 million for additional closing costs related to the sale of a mall.
Other expenses decreased $1.5 million primarily due to a $1.4 million decrease in expenses related to our subsidiary that provides security and maintenance services to third parties.
Other Income and Expenses
Interest and other income decreased $1.2 million compared to the prior-year period primarily due to $0.8 million received as a partial settlement of a lawsuit in the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of $0.4 million in dividend income associated with the sale of all of our available-for-sale securities in the first quarter of 2015 and a $0.4 million decrease in interest income related to a mortgage note receivable that was retired in the third quarter of 2014.
Interest expense decreased $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the prior-year period. Interest expense related to property-level debt declined $1.5 million related to dispositions and the retirement of approximately $213.0 million of secured debt with borrowings from our lines of credit. These declines were partially offset by an increase in our corporate-level debt primarily due to the 2024 Notes that were issued in October 2014, the proceeds of which were used to reduce the outstanding balances on our lines of credit.
During the second quarter of 2015, we recorded a gain on extinguishment of debt of $0.3 million due to the early retirement of a mortgage loan.
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates increased by $1.5 million during the second quarter of 2015 compared to the prior-year period. The $1.5 million increase consists of an increase of $0.6 million of gain recognized for the sale of two outparcels and increases from revenue and tenant reimbursements at several properties.
The income tax provision of $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 relates to the Management Company, which is a taxable REIT subsidiary, and consists of a current tax provision of $2.8 million and a deferred tax benefit of less than $0.4 million.  During the three months ended June 30, 2014, we recorded an income tax provision of $0.8 million, consisting of a

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current tax provision of $0.9 million and a deferred tax benefit of $0.1 million. The increase in the current tax provision is primarily due to the gain recognized in the sale of EastGate Crossing (see below), which was owned by our Management Company.
In the second quarter of 2015, we recognized $14.2 million of gain on sales of real estate assets, which consisted primarily of $13.5 million from the sale of EastGate Crossing, an associated center, and $0.7 million related to the sale of an outparcel. We recognized a $1.9 million gain on sale of real estate assets in the second quarter of 2014 which consisted of $0.9 million attributable to the sale of a portion of Foothills Plaza, an associated center located in Maryville, TN and $1.0 million for the sale of three outparcels.
The operating loss from discontinued operations for the three months ended June 30, 2014 of less than $0.1 million includes settlements of estimated expenses based on actual results for other properties sold in previous periods. The gain on discontinued operations of $0.1 million recorded in the second quarter of 2014 relates to true-ups for properties sold in previous periods.
Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
Revenues
Total revenues decreased $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the prior-year period.  Rental revenues and tenant reimbursements decreased by $1.2 million due to a decrease of $8.9 million related to the Comparable Properties, partially offset by an increase of $7.7 million related to the New Properties. The Comparable Properties were primarily impacted by decreases of $11.0 million from dispositions and $0.6 million from non-core properties, partially offset by a $2.7 million increase related to our same-center properties due to increases in tenant reimbursements and percentage rents.
Our cost recovery ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was 99.0% compared with 96.8% for the prior-year period, primarily due to a decrease in snow removal costs and utilities expense.
The decrease of $0.5 million in management, development and leasing fees was primarily attributable to a decrease of $0.9 million in development and management fee income, partially offset by an increase of $0.4 million in leasing commissions.
Other revenues decreased $1.7 million primarily due to a decrease of $2.1 million in revenue related to our subsidiary that provides security and maintenance services to third parties, which was partially offset by a $0.4 million increase in miscellaneous and other income.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses decreased $4.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the prior-year period.  Property operating expenses, including real estate taxes and maintenance and repairs, decreased $4.0 million primarily due to a decrease of $6.1 million attributable to the Comparable Properties, partially offset by an increase of $2.1 million related to the New Properties. The Comparable Properties included decreases of $6.7 million related to dispositions and $0.7 million attributable to non-core properties. These decreases were partially offset by a $1.3 million increase in property operating expenses of the Comparable Properties, excluding dispositions and non-core properties, primarily attributable to increases in real estate taxes and insurance expense, partially offset by decreases in snow removal costs and payroll expense.
The increase in depreciation and amortization expense of $7.8 million resulted from increases of $5.1 million related to the Comparable Properties and $2.7 million attributable to the New Properties. The $5.1 million increase attributable to the Comparable Properties includes an increase of $7.3 million related to the same-center properties, which was partially offset by a $2.2 million decrease related to dispositions and non-core properties. The $7.3 million increase for same-center properties is primarily due to increases of $3.9 million in depreciation expense related to capital expenditures for renovations, redevelopments and deferred maintenance and $2.8 million in amortization of tenant improvements. The increase in amortization of tenant improvements was due to write-offs associated with tenants that closed due to bankruptcies.
General and administrative expenses increased $7.3 million due to increases in legal fees, litigation settlement and related expenses, consulting expenses related to process and technology improvements, and a company-wide bonus paid to employees for exceeding NOI budgets in 2014. As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses were 6.5% and 5.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, we recorded a non-cash impairment of real estate of $2.8 million, which was mostly related to the disposition of one mall in the second quarter of 2015. See Note 3 and Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we recorded a non-cash impairment of real estate of $17.3 million to reduce the depreciated book value of Lakeshore Mall and Chapel Hill Mall to their estimated fair values. See Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.
Other expenses decreased $1.5 million due to a $1.6 million decrease in expenses related to our subsidiary that provides security and maintenance services to third parties partially offset by a $0.1 million increase from abandoned projects.

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Other Income and Expenses
Interest and other income increased $2.6 million compared to the prior-year period primarily due to an increase of $3.3 million in other income, partially offset by decreases of $0.4 million and $0.3 million related to interest income and dividend income, respectively. The $3.3 million increase in other income relates to $4.9 million received as a partial settlement of a lawsuit in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to $1.6 million received in the prior-year period from an insurance claim reimbursement and a partial settlement of litigation.
Interest expense decreased $1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the prior-year period. Interest expense related to property-level debt declined $2.6 million related to dispositions and the retirement of approximately $213.0 million of secured debt with borrowings from our lines of credit, partially offset by interest expense on one of the New Properties that is owned in a consolidated joint venture. These declines were also partially offset by an increase in corporate-level debt primarily due to the 2024 Notes that were issued in October 2014, the proceeds of which were used to reduce the outstanding balances on our lines of credit.
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, we recorded a gain on extinguishment of debt of $0.3 million due to the early retirement of a mortgage loan. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we recorded a gain on extinguishment of debt of $42.7 million. We recognized a $43.9 million gain on extinguishment of debt from the transfer of a mall to the lender in settlement of the non-recourse debt secured by the property. This gain was partially offset by a loss of $1.2 million due to a prepayment fee on the early retirement of a mortgage loan.
We recorded a gain on investment of $16.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015 related to the sale of all of our available-for-sale securities.
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates increased by $1.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the prior-year period. The $1.6 million increase consists of $1.2 million of gain recognized for the sale of five outparcels and an increase of $0.4 million related to Fremaux Town Center, which opened in March 2014.
The income tax provision of $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 relates to the Management Company, which is a taxable REIT subsidiary, and consists of a current and deferred tax provision of $1.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively.  During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we recorded an income tax provision of $1.2 million, consisting of a current and deferred tax provision of $0.9 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
In the six months ended June 30, 2015, we recognized $14.9 million of gain on sales of real estate assets, which consisted primarily of $13.5 million from the sale of an associated center and $1.3 million associated with the sale of three outparcels. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we recognized a $3.1 million gain on sales of real estate assets which consisted of $0.9 million attributable to the sale of a portion of Foothills Plaza, an associated center located in Maryville, TN and $2.2 million from the sale of five outparcels.
The operating loss from discontinued operations for the six months ended June 30, 2014 of $0.6 million includes settlements of estimated expenses based on actual results for other properties sold in previous periods. The gain on discontinued operations of $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 relates to true-ups for properties sold in previous periods.
Same-Center Net Operating Income
NOI is a supplemental measure of the operating performance of our shopping centers and other properties. We define NOI as property operating revenues (rental revenues, tenant reimbursements and other income) less property operating expenses (property operating, real estate taxes and maintenance and repairs).
We compute NOI based on the Operating Partnership's pro rata share of both consolidated and unconsolidated properties. We believe that presenting NOI and same-center NOI (described below) based on our Operating Partnership’s pro rata share of both consolidated and unconsolidated Properties is useful since we conduct substantially all of our business through our Operating Partnership and, therefore, it reflects the performance of the Properties in absolute terms regardless of the ratio of ownership interests of our common shareholders and the noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership. Our definition of NOI may be different than that used by other companies, and accordingly, our calculation of NOI may not be comparable to that of other companies.
Since NOI includes only those revenues and expenses related to the operations of our shopping center properties, we believe that same-center NOI provides a measure that reflects trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, sales at the malls and operating costs and the impact of those trends on our results of operations. Our calculation of same-center NOI excludes lease termination income, straight-line rent adjustments, and amortization of above and below market lease intangibles in order to enhance the comparability of results from one period to another, as these items can be impacted by one-time events that may distort same-center NOI trends and may result in same-center NOI that is not indicative of the ongoing operations of our shopping center and other properties. Same-center NOI is for real estate properties and does not include the results of operations of our subsidiary that provides janitorial, security and maintenance services.

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We include a property in our same-center pool when we have owned all or a portion of the property since January 1 of the preceding calendar year and it has been in operation for both the entire preceding calendar year and current year-to-date period. New Properties are excluded from same-center NOI, until they meet this criteria. The only properties excluded from the same-center pool that would otherwise meet this criteria are properties which are non-core, under major redevelopment, being considered for repositioning or where we intend to renegotiate the terms of the debt secured by the related property. Madison Plaza was classified as a non-core property as of June 30, 2015. Madison Plaza was sold subsequent to June 30, 2015. Lender properties consisted of Gulf Coast Town Center, Triangle Town Center and Triangle Town Place as of June 30, 2015. Properties under major redevelopment as of June 30, 2015 include the Annex at Monroeville and CoolSprings Galleria. Properties where we are considering alternatives to reposition the property include Chesterfield Mall and Wausau Center at June 30, 2015.
Due to the exclusions noted above, same-center NOI should only be used as a supplemental measure of our performance and not as an alternative to GAAP operating income (loss) or net income (loss). A reconciliation of our same-center NOI to net income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Net income
$
48,331

 
$
44,125

 
$
101,536

 
$
107,901

Adjustments: (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
79,391

 
79,296

 
163,343

 
156,707

Interest expense
66,639

 
67,632

 
133,786

 
136,318

Abandoned projects expense

 
33

 
125

 
34

Gain on sales of real estate assets
(14,774
)
 
(1,925
)
 
(16,094
)
 
(3,079
)
Gain on investment

 

 
(16,560
)
 

Gain on extinguishment of debt
(256
)
 

 
(256
)
 
(42,660
)
Loss on impairment
2,781

 
106

 
2,781

 
17,937

Income tax provision
2,472

 
786

 
1,556

 
1,183

Lease termination fees
(1,731
)
 
(419
)
 
(3,037
)
 
(1,351
)
Straight-line rent and above- and below-market lease amortization
(1,071
)
 
(989
)
 
(2,401
)
 
(1,688
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in earnings of Operating Partnership
(1,490
)
 
(1,547
)
 
(2,359
)
 
(2,378
)
Gain on discontinued operations

 
(107
)
 

 
(90
)
General and administrative expenses
16,215

 
11,336

 
33,445

 
26,109

Management fees and non-property level revenues
(2,799
)
 
(7,216
)
 
(17,038
)
 
(14,921
)
Company's share of property NOI
193,708

 
191,111

 
378,827

 
380,022

Non-comparable NOI
(14,194
)
 
(12,081
)
 
(23,125
)
 
(25,749
)
Total same-center NOI
$
179,514

 
$
179,030

 
$
355,702

 
$
354,273

(1)
Adjustments are based on our pro rata ownership share, including our share of unconsolidated affiliates and excluding noncontrolling interests' share of consolidated properties.
Same-center NOI increased $0.5 million and $1.4 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the same periods in 2014. Same-center NOI for the three and six months periods ended June 30, 2015 increased 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively, compared to the prior-year periods. Our NOI growth of 0.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the prior-year period benefited from an increase of 2.4% in average annual base rents for our same-center stabilized mall portfolio, which was partially offset by a decrease of 3.5% in same-center stabilized mall occupancy. Positive sales growth, which increased percentage rents by $0.5 million, an increase of $1.5 million in tenant reimbursements and a $0.9 million decrease in property operating expense all contributed to second quarter 2015 NOI results. These increases were offset by a $1.2 million increase in real estate taxes and $0.9 million decline in minimum rent. The positive NOI results for the six month period ended June 30, 2015 were driven by increases of $2.8 million in tenant reimbursements and $0.9 million in percentage rents as compared to the prior-year period. These year-to-date increases in same-center NOI were partially offset by an increase of $3.4 million in real estate taxes.

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Operational Review
The shopping center business is, to some extent, seasonal in nature with tenants typically achieving the highest levels of sales during the fourth quarter due to the holiday season, which generally results in higher percentage rents in the fourth quarter. Additionally, the malls earn most of their rents from short-term tenants during the holiday period. Thus, occupancy levels and revenue production are generally the highest in the fourth quarter of each year. Results of operations realized in any one quarter may not be indicative of the results likely to be experienced over the course of the fiscal year.
We classify our regional malls into five categories:
(1)
Stabilized malls – Malls that have completed their initial lease-up and have been open for more than three complete calendar years.
(2)
Non-stabilized malls - Malls that are in their initial lease-up phase. After three complete calendar years of operation, they are reclassified on January 1 of the fourth calendar year to the stabilized mall category. Fremaux Town Center, The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass and The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta were classified as non-stabilized malls as of June 30, 2015. The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta and The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City were classified as non-stabilized malls as of June 30, 2014.
(3)
Non-core malls - Malls where we have determined that the current format of the property no longer represents the best use of the property and we are in the process of evaluating alternative strategies for the property, which may include major redevelopment or an alternative retail or non-retail format, or after evaluating alternative strategies for the property, we have determined that the property no longer meets our criteria for long-term investment. Similar criteria apply to the classification of an associated center or community center as a non-core property. The steps taken to reposition non-core properties, such as signing tenants to short-term leases, which are not included in occupancy percentages, or leasing to regional or local tenants, which typically do not report sales, may lead to metrics which do not provide relevant information related to the condition of the non-core properties. Therefore, traditional performance measures, such as occupancy percentages and leasing metrics, exclude non-core properties. We had no non-core malls as of June 30, 2015. Columbia Place, Chapel Hill Mall and Madison Square were classified as non-core malls as of June 30, 2014. Additionally, Madison Plaza, an associated center adjacent to Madison Square, was classified as a non-core property as of June 30, 2015 and 2014. Chapel Hill Mall and Columbia Place were conveyed to the respective lenders holding the non-recourse mortgage loans secured by these properties, in the third and fourth quarters of 2014, respectively. Madison Square was sold in the second quarter of 2015 and Madison Plaza was sold subsequent to June 30, 2015.
(4)
Lender malls - Properties for which we are working or intend to work with the lender on the terms of the loan secured by the related property. As of June 30, 2015 and 2014, Gulf Coast Town Center and Triangle Town Center were classified as lender malls. Additionally, Triangle Town Place, an associated center adjacent to Triangle Town Center, was classified a lender property as of June 30, 2015. Lender properties are excluded from our same-center pool because they are under cash management agreements with the respective servicers. As such, the servicer controls the cash flow of these properties.
(5)
Major redevelopment/Repositioning - Properties in major redevelopment or where we are considering alternatives to reposition the property. As of June 30, 2015, the Annex at Monroeville and CoolSprings Galleria were under significant redevelopment and Chesterfield Mall and Wausau Center were being considered for repositioning.
We derive the majority of our revenues from the mall properties. The sources of our revenues by property type were as follows: 
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Malls
88.2
%
 
88.0
%
Associated centers
4.0
%
 
4.2
%
Community centers
1.9
%
 
1.7
%
Mortgages, office buildings and other
5.9
%
 
6.1
%
Mall Store Sales
Mall store sales include reporting mall tenants of 10,000 square feet or less for stabilized malls and exclude license agreements, which are retail contracts that are temporary or short-term in nature and generally last more than three months but less than twelve months. Same-store sales per square foot increased 4.1% for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the prior-year period. Mall store sales for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2015 on a comparable per square foot basis increased approximately 3.7% to $368 per square foot compared to $355 per square foot for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2014.

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Occupancy
Our portfolio occupancy is summarized in the following table (1):  
 
As of June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Total portfolio
91.0
%
 
93.5
%
Total mall portfolio
90.0
%
 
93.1
%
Same-center stabilized malls
89.9
%
 
93.2
%
Stabilized malls
89.9
%
 
92.9
%
Non-stabilized malls (2)
95.5
%
 
97.6
%
Associated centers
94.1
%
 
95.0
%
Community centers
96.8
%
 
97.0
%
(1)
As noted above, occupancy excludes properties which are under major redevelopment, being considered for repositioning or where we intend to renegotiate the terms of the debt secured by the related property.
(2)
Represents occupancy for Fremaux Town Center, The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass and The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta as of June 30, 2015 and occupancy for The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta and The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City as of June 30, 2014.
We anticipate occupancy will increase as replacement stores, related to the 175 bankruptcy-related spaces noted previously, open later in 2015 and into 2016. We are forecasting occupancy to be lower throughout the remainder of 2015 as compared to 2014 and expect to end the year 150 to 200 basis points below prior-year levels in the range of 92.5% to 93.5%.
Leasing
The following is a summary of the total square feet of leases signed in the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the prior-year period:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Operating portfolio:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New leases
344,889

 
371,959

 
705,684

 
661,867

Renewal leases
473,721

 
654,827

 
1,224,792

 
1,482,202

Development portfolio:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New leases
105,582

 
115,605

 
278,618

 
415,301

Total leased
924,192

 
1,142,391

 
2,209,094

 
2,559,370

Average annual base rents per square foot are based on contractual rents in effect as of June 30, 2015 and 2014, including the impact of any rent concessions. Average annual base rents per square foot for comparable small shop space of less than 10,000 square feet were as follows for each property type (1)
 
As of June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Same-center stabilized malls
$
31.26

 
$
30.54

Stabilized malls
31.26

 
30.46

Non-stabilized malls (2)
25.19

 
24.80

Associated centers
13.23

 
12.43

Community centers
15.74

 
15.93

Office buildings
19.50

 
19.56

(1)
As noted above, average annual base rents excludes properties which are non-core, under major redevelopment, being considered for repositioning or where we intend to renegotiate the terms of the debt secured by the related property.
(2)
Represents average annual base rents for Fremaux Town Center, The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass and The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta as of June 30, 2015 and average annual base rents for The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta and The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City as of June 30, 2014.

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Results from new and renewal leasing of comparable small shop space of less than 10,000 square feet during the six month period ended June 30, 2015 for spaces that were previously occupied, based on the contractual terms of the related leases inclusive of the impact of any rent concessions, are as follows: 
Property Type
 
Square
Feet
 
Prior Gross
Rent PSF
 
New
Initial Gross
Rent PSF
 
% Change
Initial
 
New
Average Gross
Rent PSF
 (1)
 
% Change
Average
Quarter:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
All Property Types (2)
 
434,156

 
$
45.01

 
$
47.40

 
5.3
%
 
$
48.98

 
8.8
%
Stabilized malls
 
370,871

 
48.37

 
50.83

 
5.1
%
 
52.59

 
8.7
%
  New leases
 
89,641

 
38.58

 
46.83

 
21.4
%
 
49.78

 
29.0
%
  Renewal leases
 
281,230

 
51.49

 
52.10

 
1.2
%
 
53.49

 
3.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year-to-Date:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
All Property Types (2)
 
1,042,288

 
$
42.48

 
$
45.18

 
6.4
%
 
$
46.71

 
10.0
%
Stabilized malls
 
952,284

 
44.15

 
46.86

 
6.1
%
 
48.48

 
9.8
%
  New leases
 
211,187

 
42.30

 
52.97

 
25.2
%
 
56.16

 
32.8
%
  Renewal leases 
 
741,097

 
44.67

 
45.12

 
1.0
%
 
46.29

 
3.6
%
(1)
Average gross rent does not incorporate allowable future increases for recoverable common area expenses.
(2)
Includes stabilized malls, associated centers, community centers and office buildings.

New and renewal leasing activity of comparable small shop space of less than 10,000 square feet for the six month period ended June 30, 2015 based on commencement date is as follows:
 
 
Number
of Leases
 
Square
Feet
 
Term
(in years)
 
Initial
Rent
PSF
 
Average
Rent
PSF
 
Expiring
Rent
PSF
 
Initial Rent
Spread
 
 Average Rent
Spread
Commencement 2015:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New
 
172

 
444,680

 
8.57

 
$
48.37

 
$
51.28

 
$
38.38

 
$
9.99

 
26.0
%
 
$
12.90

 
33.6
%
Renewal
 
482

 
1,341,514

 
3.99

 
40.81

 
41.85

 
39.54

 
1.27

 
3.2
%
 
2.31

 
5.8
%
Commencement 2015 Total
 
654

 
1,786,194

 
5.19

 
$
42.69

 
$
44.20

 
$
39.25

 
$
3.44

 
8.8
%
 
$
4.95

 
12.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commencement 2016:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New
 
12

 
24,141

 
8.47

 
$
62.17

 
$
64.82

 
$
51.72

 
$
10.45

 
20.2
%
 
$
13.10

 
25.3
%
Renewal
 
99

 
281,898

 
3.83

 
46.70

 
47.67

 
44.51

 
2.19

 
4.9
%
 
3.16

 
7.1
%
Commencement 2016 Total
 
111

 
306,039

 
4.33

 
$
47.92

 
$
49.03

 
$
45.08

 
$
2.84

 
6.3
%
 
$
3.95

 
8.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total 2015/2016
 
765

 
2,092,233

 
5.07

 
$
43.45

 
$
44.90

 
$
40.10

 
$
3.35

 
8.4
%
 
$
4.80

 
12.0
%
The impact from the bankruptcies of Deb Shops, Wet Seal, Radio Shack, Cache and Body Central resulted in approximately 175 store closures, representing over $16.0 million in gross rents in pro rata income for 2015. We are making good progress on releasing these spaces with over 65% of these spaces committed or under negotiation. Currently, we have 62 leases that are executed or out for signature and an additional 53 leases in active negotiations. Most of these leases will take occupancy late this year or in 2016.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES    
In July 2015, CBL's Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program. Under the program, we may purchase up to $200 million of CBL's common stock from time to time, in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, depending on market prices and other conditions, through August 31, 2016. We will fund these repurchases by utilizing a portion of excess sales proceeds from dispositions of shopping center properties.
As of June 30, 2015, we had approximately $453.5 million outstanding on our combined credit facilities leaving approximately $846.5 million of availability. In May 2015, we retired the $49.6 million loan secured by Imperial Valley Mall in El Centro, CA. The loan bore interest at 4.99% and was scheduled to mature in September 2015. Subsequent to June 30, 2015, we retired four additional loans aggregating to $322.7 million using our lines of credit. The weighted-average interest rate for these four loans was 5.0%. The loans were secured by Brookfield Square, CherryVale Mall, East Towne Mall and West Towne Mall. This leaves $87.4 million of operating property loans secured by two consolidated properties maturing in 2015. We anticipate continued savings in interest expense as we continue to convert secured debt to unsecured borrowings using availability on our credit facilities. Our share of joint venture loans with 2015 maturity dates is $229.7 million. Of this total, we extended the $5.4 million loan on Gulf Coast Town Center Phase III to July 2017, leaving two joint venture loans which we plan to refinance with secured non-recourse mortgages. See Note 16 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for more information on these transactions.
We derive a majority of our revenues from leases with retail tenants, which have historically been the primary source for funding short-term liquidity and capital needs such as operating expenses, debt service, tenant construction allowances, recurring capital expenditures, dividends and distributions. We believe that the combination of cash flows generated from our operations, combined with our debt and equity sources and the availability under our credit facilities will, for the foreseeable future, provide adequate liquidity to meet our cash needs.  In addition to these factors, we have options available to us to generate additional liquidity, including but not limited to, debt and equity offerings, joint venture investments, issuances of noncontrolling interests in our Operating Partnership, and decreasing expenditures related to tenant construction allowances and other capital expenditures. We also generate revenues from sales of peripheral land at our properties and from sales of real estate assets when it is determined that we can realize an optimal value for the assets.
Cash Flows - Operating, Investing and Financing Activities
There was $30.6 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2015, a decrease of $7.3 million from December 31, 2014. Our cash flow activities are summarized as follows (in thousands):
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
Change
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
219,393

 
$
206,116

 
$
13,277

Net cash used in investing activities
(240,808
)
 
(97,215
)
 
(143,593
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
14,078

 
(110,919
)
 
124,997

Net cash flows
$
(7,337
)
 
$
(2,018
)
 
$
(5,319
)

Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities increased $13.3 million primarily due to the slight increase in same-center NOI, cash flows from the New Properties and litigation settlement income received in the current year, partially offset by decreases in cash flow from dispositions and higher general and administrative expenses. Additionally, cash paid for interest was lower in the current year as we continued our strategy of retiring higher-rate secured debt with lower-rate unsecured debt.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Cash flows used in investing activities increased by $143.6 million primarily due to the $192.0 million of cash paid to acquire Mayfaire Town Center and Community Center, which was partially offset by a decrease in expenditures related to our development, redevelopment, renovation and expansion programs, an increase in proceeds from the sales of real estate assets and the net proceeds of $20.8 million received from the sale of all our marketable securities.

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Cash Provided by Financing Activities
Cash flows provided by financing activities increased by $125.0 million primarily due to funding the $192.0 million cash purchase price of Mayfaire Town Center and Community Center with borrowings from our lines of credit, partially offset by payments to reduce outstanding borrowings on our lines of credit that were funded through increased cash flows provided by operating activities and the cash proceeds from sales of real estate assets and marketable securities.

Debt

Debt of the Company

CBL has no indebtedness. Either the Operating Partnership, one of its consolidated subsidiaries or an unconsolidated affiliate in which the Operating Partnership has a direct or indirect ownership interest is the borrower on all of our debt.
CBL is a limited guarantor of the Notes, issued by the Operating Partnership in November 2013 and October 2014, respectively, for losses suffered solely by reason of fraud or willful misrepresentation by the Operating Partnership or its affiliates. CBL also provides a similar limited guarantee of the Operating Partnership's obligations with respect to our unsecured credit facilities and two unsecured term loans as of June 30, 2015.

Debt of the Operating Partnership

The following tables summarize debt based on our pro rata ownership share, including our pro rata share of unconsolidated affiliates and excluding noncontrolling investors’ share of consolidated properties, because we believe this provides investors and lenders a clearer understanding of our total debt obligations and liquidity (in thousands): 
 
Consolidated
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Unconsolidated
Affiliates
 
Total
 
Weighted-
Average
Interest
Rate
(1)
June 30, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed-rate debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Non-recourse loans on operating properties (2)
$
3,151,072

 
$
(111,348
)
 
$
667,815

 
$
3,707,539

 
5.55%
  Senior unsecured notes due 2023 (3)
445,958

 

 

 
445,958

 
5.25%
  Senior unsecured notes due 2024 (4)
299,930

 

 

 
299,930

 
4.60%
  Other
4,375

 
(2,188
)
 

 
2,187

 
3.50%
Total fixed-rate debt
3,901,335

 
(113,536
)
 
667,815

 
4,455,614

 
5.45%
Variable-rate debt:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
  Non-recourse term loans on operating properties
16,980

 
(7,033
)
 

 
9,947

 
2.40%
  Recourse term loans on operating properties
11,104

 

 
91,212

 
102,316

 
2.32%
  Construction loans
1,273

 

 
13,406

 
14,679

 
2.20%
  Unsecured lines of credit
453,513

 

 

 
453,513

 
1.58%
  Unsecured term loans
450,000

 

 

 
450,000

 
1.69%
Total variable-rate debt
932,870

 
(7,033
)
 
104,618

 
1,030,455

 
1.72%
Total
$
4,834,205

 
$
(120,569
)
 
$
772,433

 
$
5,486,069

 
4.75%

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Consolidated
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Unconsolidated
Affiliates
 
Total
 
Weighted-
Average
Interest
Rate
(1)
December 31, 2014
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Fixed-rate debt:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
  Non-recourse loans on operating properties (2)
$
3,252,730

 
$
(112,571
)
 
$
671,526

 
$
3,811,685

 
5.54%
  Senior unsecured notes due 2023 (3)
445,770

 

 

 
445,770

 
5.25%
  Senior unsecured notes due 2024 (4)
299,925

 

 

 
299,925

 
4.60%
  Other
5,639

 
(2,819
)
 

 
2,820

 
3.50%
Total fixed-rate debt
4,004,064

 
(115,390
)
 
671,526

 
4,560,200

 
5.45%
Variable-rate debt:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
  Non-recourse term loans on operating properties
17,121

 
(7,083
)
 

 
10,038

 
2.38%
  Recourse term loans on operating properties
7,638

 

 
92,709

 
100,347

 
2.29%
  Construction loans
454

 

 
4,067

 
4,521

 
2.19%
  Unsecured lines of credit
221,183

 

 

 
221,183

 
1.56%
  Unsecured term loans
450,000

 

 

 
450,000

 
1.71%
Total variable-rate debt
696,396

 
(7,083
)
 
96,776

 
786,089

 
1.75%
Total
$
4,700,460

 
$
(122,473
)
 
$
768,302

 
$
5,346,289

 
4.91%
(1)
Weighted-average interest rate includes the effect of debt premiums (discounts), but excludes amortization of deferred financing costs.
(2)
We had four interest rate swaps with notional amounts outstanding totaling $103,387 as of June 30, 2015 and $105,584 as of December 31, 2014 related to four of our variable-rate loans on operating properties to effectively fix the interest rates on these loans.  Therefore, these amounts are reflected in fixed-rate debt at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
(3)
Net of unamortized discount of $4,042 and $4,230 as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
(4)
Net of unamortized discount of $70 and $75 as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

As of June 30, 2015, $730.2 million of our pro rata share of consolidated and unconsolidated debt, excluding debt premiums, is scheduled to mature during the remainder of 2015. The $730.2 million that is scheduled to mature in 2015 includes an unsecured line of credit with a balance of $32.0 million that has a one-year extension that is at our election, and three operating property loans secured by joint venture properties aggregating to $58.4 million that have extensions we may exercise at our election, leaving $639.8 million of debt maturities in 2015 that must be retired or refinanced. The $639.8 million of 2015 debt maturities represents six consolidated operating property loans, aggregating to $410.1 million, and three joint venture loans, aggregating to $229.7 million, which are secured by the respective properties. Subsequent to June 30, 2015, we retired four consolidated operating property loans with balances totaling $322.7 million as of June 30, 2015 using availability on our lines of credit. We also extended one joint venture loan with a balance of $5.4 million as of June 30, 2015. We plan to initially use our lines of credit to retire the loans on our consolidated properties and then subsequently reduce the credit lines with proceeds from an unsecured bond offering. We expect to refinance the loans secured by our unconsolidated affiliates' properties at open to par dates with secured non-recourse mortgages. Based on current interest rate expectations, we believe lower rates will be achievable, which would reduce our overall cost of debt.

The weighted-average remaining term of our total share of consolidated and unconsolidated debt was 3.9 years at June 30, 2015 and 4.5 years at December 31, 2014. The weighted-average remaining term of our pro rata share of fixed-rate debt was 4.3 years and 4.7 years at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our pro rata share of consolidated and unconsolidated variable-rate debt represented 18.8% and 14.7%, respectively, of our total pro rata share of debt. The increase is primarily due to higher balances on our lines of credit as we utilized them to finance the purchase of Mayfaire Town Center and Community Center and retire fixed-rate loans with higher interest rates. As of June 30, 2015, our share of consolidated and unconsolidated variable-rate debt represented 11.0% of our total market capitalization (see Equity below) as compared to 8.0% as of December 31, 2014. The increase is primarily due to a decrease in CBL's stock price to $16.20 at June 30, 2015 from $19.00 at June 30, 2014.

See Note 6 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information concerning the amount and terms of our outstanding indebtedness and compliance with applicable covenants and restrictions as of June 30, 2015.

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Mortgages on Operating Properties
Loan Repayment
We have repaid the following loan, secured by the related Property, since January 1, 2015:
Date
 
Property
 
Interest
Rate at
Repayment Date
 
Scheduled
Maturity Date
 
Principal
Balance
Repaid
2015:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
May
 
Imperial Valley Mall (1)
 
4.99%
 
September 2015
 
$
49,486

(1)
We retired the loan with borrowings from our credit facilities.
Construction Loans
Financing    
The following table presents the construction loan, secured by the related Property, that was entered into since January 1, 2015:
Date
 
Property
 
Stated
Interest
Rate
 
Maturity Date
 
Amount Financed
2015:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
May
 
The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta - Phase II (1)
 
LIBOR + 2.50%
 
December 2019
 
$
6,200

(1)
The Operating Partnership has guaranteed 100% of the loan, which had an outstanding balance of $1,273 at June 30, 2015. The guaranty will terminate once construction is complete and certain debt and operational metrics are met on this expansion as well as the parcel development project at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta as both loans are cross-collateralized. The interest rate will be reduced to a spread of LIBOR plus 2.35% once certain debt service and operational metrics are met.
Subsequent to June 30, 2015, we retired four operating property loans, extended one loan on a joint venture property and closed on a construction loan. See Note 16 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for more information.
Interest Rate Hedging Instruments
As of June 30, 2015, we had the following outstanding interest rate derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk (dollars in thousands):
Instrument Type
 
Location in
Condensed
Consolidated
Balance Sheet
 
Notional
Amount
Outstanding
 
Designated
Benchmark
Interest Rate
 
Strike
Rate
 
Fair
Value at
6/30/15
 
Fair
Value at
12/31/14
 
Maturity
Date
Pay fixed/ Receive
 variable Swap
 
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities
 
$49,973
(amortizing
to $48,337)
 
1-month
LIBOR
 
2.149
%
 
$
(680
)
 
$
(1,064
)
 
April 2016
Pay fixed/ Receive
   variable Swap
 
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities
 
$31,297
(amortizing
to $30,276)
 
1-month
LIBOR
 
2.187
%
 
(434
)
 
(681
)
 
April 2016
Pay fixed/ Receive
   variable Swap
 
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities
 
$11,696
(amortizing
to $11,313)
 
1-month
LIBOR
 
2.142
%
 
(158
)
 
(248
)
 
April 2016
Pay fixed/ Receive
   variable Swap
 
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities
 
$10,421
(amortizing
to $10,083)
 
1-month
LIBOR
 
2.236
%
 
(149
)
 
(233
)
 
April 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(1,421
)
 
$
(2,226
)
 
 
Equity
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, we paid dividends of $112.7 million to holders of CBL's common stock and preferred stock, as well as $22.6 million in distributions to the noncontrolling interest investors in the Operating Partnership and other consolidated subsidiaries. The Operating Partnership paid distributions of $22.4 million and $107.8 million on the preferred units and common units, respectively, as well as distributions of $5.1 million to the noncontrolling interests in other consolidated subsidiaries.

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On May 28, 2015, we announced a second quarter 2015 common stock dividend of $0.265 per share payable in cash that was paid on July 16, 2015. On February 26, 2015, we announced a first quarter 2015 common stock dividend of $0.265 per share payable in cash that was paid on April 15, 2015. Future dividends payable will be determined by our Board of Directors based upon circumstances at the time of declaration.

As a publicly traded company and, as a subsidiary of a publicly traded company, we have access to capital through both the public equity and debt markets. We currently have a shelf registration statement on file with the SEC authorizing us to publicly issue senior and/or subordinated debt securities, shares of preferred stock (or depositary shares representing fractional interests therein), shares of common stock, warrants or rights to purchase any of the foregoing securities, and units consisting of two or more of these classes or series of securities and limited guarantees of debt securities issued by the Operating Partnership.  Pursuant to the shelf registration statement, the Operating Partnership is also authorized to publicly issue unsubordinated debt securities. There is no limit to the offering price or number of securities that we may issue under this shelf registration statement.

At-The-Market Equity Program

On March 1, 2013, we entered into Sales Agreements with a number of sales agents to sell shares of CBL's common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $300.0 million, from time to time through an ATM program. In accordance with the Sales Agreements, we set the parameters for the sales of shares, including the number of shares to be issued, the time period during which sales are to be made and any minimum price below which sales may not be made. The Sales Agreements provide that the sales agents are entitled to compensation for their services at a mutually agreed commission rate not to exceed 2.0% of the gross proceeds from the sales of shares sold through the ATM program. For each share of common stock issued by CBL, the Operating Partnership issues a corresponding number of common units of limited partnership interest to CBL in exchange for the contribution of the proceeds from the stock issuance. We include only share issuances that have settled in our calculation of shares outstanding at the end of each period.

We have not sold any shares under the ATM program since 2013. The net proceeds from the ATM sales were used to reduce the balances on our credit facilities. Since the commencement of the ATM program, CBL has issued 8,419,298 shares of common stock, at a weighted-average sales price of $25.12 per share, and approximately $88.5 million remains available that may be sold under this program. Actual future sales under this program, if any, will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to market conditions, the trading price of CBL's common stock and our capital needs. We have no obligation to sell the remaining shares available under the ATM program.
Common Stock Repurchase Program
Subsequent to June 30, 2015, CBL's Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program. See Note 16 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.
Debt-To-Total Market Capitalization
Our strategy is to maintain a conservative debt-to-total-market capitalization ratio in order to enhance our access to the broadest range of capital markets, both public and private. Based on our share of total consolidated and unconsolidated debt and the market value of equity, our debt-to-total-market capitalization (debt plus market value of equity) ratio was 58.7% at June 30, 2015, compared to 55.3% at June 30, 2014. The increase in the debt-to-market capitalization ratio is primarily due to a decrease in CBL's stock price to $16.20 at June 30, 2015 from $19.00 at June 30, 2014. Our debt-to-market capitalization ratio at June 30, 2015 was computed as follows (in thousands, except stock prices): 
 
Shares
Outstanding
 
Stock Price (1)
 
Value
Common stock and operating partnership units
199,750

 
$
16.20

 
$
3,235,950

7.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
1,815

 
250.00

 
453,750

6.625% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
690

 
250.00

 
172,500

Total market equity
 

 
 

 
3,862,200

Company’s share of total debt
 

 
 

 
5,486,069

Total market capitalization
 

 
 

 
$
9,348,269

Debt-to-total-market capitalization ratio
 

 
 

 
58.7
%
 
(1)
Stock price for common stock and Operating Partnership units equals the closing price of CBL's common stock on June 30, 2015. The stock prices for the preferred stock represent the liquidation preference of each respective series of preferred stock.

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Capital Expenditures
Deferred maintenance expenditures are generally billed to tenants as common area maintenance expense, and most are recovered over a 5 to 15-year period. Renovation expenditures are primarily for remodeling and upgrades of malls, of which a portion is recovered from tenants over a 5 to 15-year period.  We recover these costs through fixed amounts with annual increases or pro rata cost reimbursements based on the tenant’s occupied space.
The following table, which excludes expenditures for developments and expansions, summarizes these capital expenditures, including our share of unconsolidated affiliates' capital expenditures, for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Tenant allowances (1)
$
19,344

 
$
12,367

 
$
32,040

 
$
23,779

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Renovations
9,883

 
7,506

 
12,046

 
9,311

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred maintenance:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Parking lot and parking lot lighting
5,535

 
4,644

 
7,447

 
5,938

  Roof repairs and replacements
1,178

 
950

 
2,109

 
1,182

  Other capital expenditures
1,093

 
(462
)
 
2,159

 
1,887

Total deferred maintenance
7,806

 
5,132

 
11,715

 
9,007

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capitalized overhead
1,710

 
1,765

 
3,709

 
2,731

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capitalized interest
1,024

 
1,457

 
2,232

 
2,866

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total capital expenditures
$
39,767

 
$
28,227

 
$
61,742

 
$
47,694

(1)
Tenant allowances primarily relate to new leases. Tenant allowances related to renewal leases were not material for the periods presented.
    
Our 2015 renovation program includes upgrades at five of our malls. Renovations are scheduled to be completed in 2015 at Dakota Square Mall in Minot, ND; Janesville Mall in Janesville, WI; Laurel Park Place in Livonia, MI; Monroeville Mall in Pittsburgh, PA and Sunrise Mall in Brownsville, TX. Our total investment in the renovations that are scheduled for 2015 as well as other less extensive renovations is projected to be $27.2 million. Renovation expenditures for 2015 also include $13.8 million for repairs to the parking decks at West County Center.
Annual capital expenditures budgets are prepared for each of our properties that are intended to provide for all necessary recurring and non-recurring capital expenditures. We believe that property operating cash flows, which include reimbursements from tenants for certain expenses, will provide the necessary funding for these expenditures.

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Developments and Expansions
The following tables summarize our development projects as of June 30, 2015:

Properties Opened During the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CBL's Share of
 
 
 
 
Property
 
Location
 
CBL Ownership Interest
 
Total Project
Square Feet
 
Total
Cost
(1)
 
Cost to
Date
(2)
 
Opening
Date
 
Initial
Unleveraged
Yield
Community Center:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Parkway Plaza
 
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
 
100%
 
134,050

 
$
17,325

 
$
15,979

 
March-15
 
9.0%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mall/Outlet Center Expansions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mid Rivers Mall - Planet Fitness
 
St Peters, MO
 
100%
 
13,068

 
2,576

 
2,315

 
May-15
 
13.8%
The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta - Parcel Development
 
Woodstock, GA
 
75%
 
9,600

 
2,657

 
2,583

 
May-15
 
9.3%
 
 
 
 
 
 
22,668

 
5,233

 
4,898

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Community Center Expansion:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hammock Landing - Academy Sports
 
West Melbourne, FL
 
50%
 
63,092

 
4,952

 
3,033

 
March-15
 
8.6%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Properties Opened
 
 
 
 
 
219,810

 
$
27,510

 
$
23,910

 
 
 
 
(1)
Total cost is presented net of reimbursements to be received.
(2)
Cost to date does not reflect reimbursements until they are received.

Parkway Plaza, our newest community center, opened in March 2015 and includes Hobby Lobby, Marshall's and PETCO as anchors. Additionally, Academy Sports opened this spring at our open-air center in West Melbourne, FL, joining Carmike, which opened in August 2014.


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Properties Under Development at June 30, 2015
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CBL's Share of
 
 
 
 
Property
 
Location
 
CBL Ownership Interest
 
Total Project
Square Feet
 
Total
Cost
(1)
 
Cost to
Date
(2)
 
Expected
Opening Date
 
Initial
Unleveraged
Yield
Community Center:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ambassador Town Center
 
Lafayette, LA
 
65%
 
438,230

 
$
39,847

 
$
11,873

 
 Spring-16
 
8.8%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Community Center Expansion:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statesboro Crossing - Phase II (ULTA)
 
Statesboro, GA
 
50%
 
10,000

 
2,491

 
1,405

 
Fall-15
 
8.1%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mall/Outlet Center Expansions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fremaux Town Center - Phase II
 
Slidell, LA
 
65%
 
281,032

 
24,684

 
13,317

 
Fall-15
 
9.7%
Kirkwood Mall - Self Development (Panera Bread,
Verizon, Caribou Coffee)
 
Bismarck, ND
 
100%
 
12,500

 
3,820

 
1,231

 
 Fall-15
 
10.5%
The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta - Phase II
 
Woodstock, GA
 
75%
 
32,944

 
4,174

 
1,216

 
Fall-15
 
13.9%
The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass - Phase II
 
Simpsonville, KY
 
65%
 
53,378

 
7,671

 
2,673

 
Fall-15
 
11.0%
Sunrise Mall - Dick's Sporting Goods
 
Brownsville, TX
 
100%
 
50,000

 
8,278

 
2,043

 
Fall-15
 
8.8%
 
 
 
 
 
 
429,854

 
48,627

 
20,480

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mall Redevelopment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brookfield Square - Sears Redevelopment
(Blackfin Ameripub, Jason's Deli)
 
Brookfield, WI
 
100%
 
21,814

 
7,700

 
3,526

 
 Fall-15
 
8.0%
CoolSprings Galleria - Sears Redevelopment
(American Girl, Cheesecake Factory)
 
Nashville, TN
 
50%
 
182,163

 
33,199

 
20,011

 
 Spring-15 /
Summer-16
 
7.0%
Hickory Point Mall - JCP Redevelopment
(Hobby Lobby)
 
Forsyth, IL
 
100%
 
60,000

 
2,764

 
2,032

 
 Fall-15
 
10.7%
Janesville Mall - JCP Redevelopment
(Dick's Sporting Goods / ULTA)
 
Janesville, WI
 
100%
 
149,522

 
11,051

 
4,919

 
 Fall-15
 
8.4%
Meridian Mall - Gordmans
 
Lansing, MI
 
100%
 
50,000

 
7,193

 
5,361

 
Summer-15
 
10.3%
Northgate Mall - Streetscape/ULTA
 
Chattanooga, TN
 
100%
 
50,852

 
8,989

 
5,999

 
Fall-14 / Summer-15
 
10.5%
Randolph Mall - JCP Redevelopment (Ross/ULTA)
 
Asheboro, NC
 
100%
 
33,796

 
4,372

 
92

 
Summer-16
 
7.8%
Regency Square - Sears (Dunham's Sports)
 
Racine, WI
 
100%
 
89,119

 
3,404

 
86

 
Fall-15
 
9.0%
 
 
 
 
 
 
637,266

 
78,672

 
42,026

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Properties Under Development
 
 
 
 
 
1,515,350

 
$
169,637

 
$
75,784

 
 
 
 
(1)
Total cost is presented net of reimbursements to be received.
(2)
Cost to date does not reflect reimbursements until they are received.
Construction continues on Ambassador Town Center, our joint venture community center development in Lafayette, LA. The center will be anchored by Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, Field & Stream, Marshall's, HomeGoods and Nordstrom Rack. We are also expanding Statesboro Crossing, a community center located in Statesboro, GA, to add an ULTA store.
We have several expansion projects underway at our malls. The second phase of Fremaux Town Center will be anchored by Dillard's and will feature other fashion-oriented shops such as Ann Taylor LOFT, Chico's, Aveda and Francesca's. We recently began construction on Phase II projects at two of our outlet centers. The expansion at The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass will include H&M and The Limited Outlet in addition to other retailers. In Atlanta, the expansion consists of Gap, banana republic and other retailers.
We have eight mall redevelopment projects currently under construction. Several of these projects involve former Sears and JC Penney stores, which afford us the opportunity to revitalize these spaces with a new mix of tenants and enhance the value of our properties. Our Sears redevelopment project at CoolSprings Galleria features American Girl, H&M, King's, and ULTA as well as restaurants Connor's Steakhouse and Kona Grill. A new restaurant district is being developed at Brookfield Square in the 21,000-square-feet of the Sears store we leased back. Additionally, we are redeveloping a former Sears space at Regency Mall for its new anchor, Dunham's Sports. We also have former JC Penney spaces we are redeveloping for Hobby Lobby at Hickory Point Mall, ULTA and Dick's Sporting Goods at Janesville Mall and Ross and ULTA at Randolph Mall.
We own land and hold options to acquire certain development properties owned by third parties.  Except for the projects presented above, we do not have any other material capital commitments as of June 30, 2015.

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Acquisition
In June 2015, we acquired Mayfaire Town Center and Community Center located in Wilmington, NC for $192.0 million in cash.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Unconsolidated Affiliates
We have ownership interests in 19 unconsolidated affiliates as of June 30, 2015 that are described in Note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. The unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting and are reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as “Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates.”  The following are circumstances when we may consider entering into a joint venture with a third party:
Third parties may approach us with opportunities in which they have obtained land and performed some pre-development activities, but they may not have sufficient access to the capital resources or the development and leasing expertise to bring the project to fruition. We enter into such arrangements when we determine such a project is viable and we can achieve a satisfactory return on our investment. We typically earn development fees from the joint venture and provide management and leasing services to the property for a fee once the property is placed in operation.
We determine that we may have the opportunity to capitalize on the value we have created in a property by selling an interest in the property to a third party. This provides us with an additional source of capital that can be used to develop or acquire additional real estate assets that we believe will provide greater potential for growth. When we retain an interest in an asset rather than selling a 100% interest, it is typically because this allows us to continue to manage the property, which provides us the ability to earn fees for management, leasing, development and financing services provided to the joint venture.
Guarantees
We may guarantee the debt of a joint venture primarily because it allows the joint venture to obtain funding at a lower cost than could be obtained otherwise. This results in a higher return for the joint venture on its investment, and a higher return on our investment in the joint venture. We may receive a fee from the joint venture for providing the guaranty. Additionally, when we issue a guaranty, the terms of the joint venture agreement typically provide that we may receive indemnification from the joint venture or have the ability to increase our ownership interest.
The following table represents our guarantees of unconsolidated affiliates' debt as reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):
 
 
As of June 30, 2015
 
Obligation recorded to reflect guaranty
Unconsolidated Affiliate
 
Company's
Ownership
Interest
 
Outstanding
Balance
 
Percentage
Guaranteed
by the
Operating Partnership
 
Maximum
Guaranteed
Amount
 
Debt
Maturity
Date
(1)
 
6/30/2015
 
12/31/2014
West Melbourne I, LLC -
Phase I
 
50%
 
$
39,859

 
25%
 
$
9,965

 
Nov-2015
(2) 
$
101

 
$
101

West Melbourne I, LLC -
Phase II
 
50%
 
15,556

 
N/A
(3) 
8,700

 
Nov-2015
(2) 
87

 
87

Port Orange I, LLC
 
50%
 
59,396

 
25%
 
14,849

 
Nov-2015
(2) 
153

 
153

JG Gulf Coast Town Center,
LLC - Phase III
 
50%
 
5,401

 
100%
 
5,401

 
Jul-2015
 

 

Fremaux Town Center JV,
LLC - Phase I
 
65%
 
41,199

 
15%
(4) 
6,307

 
Aug-2016
(5) 
236

 
236

Fremaux Town Center JV,
LLC - Phase II
 
65%
 
13,013

 
50%
(6) 
16,050

 
Aug-2016
(5) 
161

 
161

Ambassador Town Center JV,
LLC
 
65%
 
2,524

 
100%
(7) 
47,077

 
Dec-2017
(8) 
482

 
482

Ambassador Infrastructure,
LLC
 
65%
 
2,423

 
100%
(9) 
11,700

 
Dec-2017
(8) 
177

 
177

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total guaranty liability
 
$
1,397

 
$
1,397



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(1)
Excludes any extension options.
(2)
The loan has two one-year extension options, which are at the unconsolidated affiliate's election, for an outside maturity date of November 2017.
(3)
In the fourth quarter of 2014, the loan was amended and restated to add funding for the construction of Academy Sports. The guaranty was also amended to cap the maximum guaranteed amount at $8,700 unless a monetary default event occurs related to Carmike Cinema or Academy Sports. The guaranty will be reduced to 25% once Academy Sports is operational and paying contractual rent.
(4)
We received a 1% fee for this guaranty when the loan was issued in March 2013. In the second quarter of 2015, the guaranty was reduced to 15% as the requirement of being open for one year was met, LA Fitness opened and began paying contractual rent and a debt service coverage ratio of 1.30 to 1.00 was achieved.
(5)
The loan has two one-year extension options, which are at the unconsolidated affiliate's election, for an outside maturity date of August 2018.
(6)
We received a 1% fee for this guaranty when the loan was issued in August 2014. Upon completion of Phase II of the development and once certain leasing and occupancy metrics have been met, the guaranty will be reduced to 25%. The guaranty will be further reduced to 15% when Phase II of the development has been open for one year, the debt service coverage ratio of 1.30 to 1.00 is met and Dillard's is operational.
(7)
We received a 1% fee for this guaranty when the loan was issued in December 2014. Once construction is complete, the guaranty will be reduced to 50%. The guaranty will be further reduced from 50% to 15% once the construction of Ambassador Town Center and its related infrastructure improvements is complete as well as upon the attainment of certain debt service and operational metrics.
(8)
The loan has two one-year extension options, which are the joint venture's election, for an outside maturity date of December 2019.
(9)
We received a 1% fee for this guaranty when the loan was issued in December 2014. The guaranty will be reduced to 50% on March 1st of the year following any calendar year during which the PILOT payments received by Ambassador Infrastructure and delivered to the lender are $1,200 or more, provided no event of default exists. The guaranty will be reduced to 20% when the PILOT payments are $1,400 or more, provided no event of default exists.
    
Subsequent to June 30, 2015, the loan for the third phase of Gulf Coast Town Center was modified and extended to July 2017. The loan bears interest at a variable rate of LIBOR plus 200 basis points. As part of the refinancing agreement, the loan is no longer guaranteed by us.
We have guaranteed the lease performance of YTC, an unconsolidated affiliate in which we own a 50% interest, under the terms of an agreement with a third party that owns property as part of York Town Center. Under the terms of that agreement, YTC is obligated to cause performance of the third party’s obligations as landlord under its lease with its sole tenant, including, but not limited to, provisions such as co-tenancy and exclusivity requirements. Should YTC fail to cause performance, then the tenant under the third party landlord’s lease may pursue certain remedies ranging from rights to terminate its lease to receiving reductions in rent. We have guaranteed YTC’s performance under this agreement up to a maximum of $22.0 million, which decreases by $0.8 million annually until the guaranteed amount is reduced to $10.0 million. The guaranty expires on December 31, 2020.  The maximum guaranteed obligation was $15.6 million as of June 30, 2015.  We entered into an agreement with our joint venture partner under which the joint venture partner has agreed to reimburse us 50% of any amounts we are obligated to fund under the guaranty.  We did not include an obligation for this guaranty because we determined that the fair value of the guaranty was not material as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.    
    
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the financial statements and disclosures. Some of these estimates and assumptions require application of difficult, subjective, and/or complex judgment about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and that may change in subsequent periods. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 contains a discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section. There have been no material changes to these policies and estimates during the six months ended June 30, 2015. Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for information on recently issued accounting pronouncements.


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Impact of Inflation and Deflation
Deflation can result in a decline in general price levels, often caused by a decrease in the supply of money or credit.  The predominant effects of deflation are high unemployment, credit contraction and weakened consumer demand.  Restricted lending practices could impact our ability to obtain financings or refinancings for our properties and our tenants’ ability to obtain credit.  Decreases in consumer demand can have a direct impact on our tenants and the rents we receive.
During inflationary periods, substantially all of our tenant leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the impact of inflation.  These provisions include clauses enabling us to receive percentage rent based on tenants' gross sales, which generally increase as prices rise, and/or escalation clauses, which generally increase rental rates during the terms of the leases.  In addition, many of the leases are for terms of less than 10 years, which may provide us the opportunity to replace existing leases with new leases at higher base and/or percentage rent if rents of the existing leases are below the then existing market rate.  Most of the leases require the tenants to pay a fixed amount, subject to annual increases, for their share of operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and certain capital expenditures, which reduces our exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.

Funds From Operations
Funds from Operations ("FFO") is a widely used measure of the operating performance of real estate companies that supplements net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP) excluding gains or losses on sales of depreciable operating properties and impairment losses of depreciable properties, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures and noncontrolling interests. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships, joint ventures and noncontrolling interests are calculated on the same basis. We define FFO as defined above by NAREIT less dividends on preferred stock of the Company or distributions on preferred units of the Operating Partnership, as applicable. Our method of calculating FFO may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs.
We believe that FFO provides an additional indicator of the operating performance of our properties without giving effect to real estate depreciation and amortization, which assumes the value of real estate assets declines predictably over time. Since values of well-maintained real estate assets have historically risen with market conditions, we believe that FFO enhances investors’ understanding of our operating performance. The use of FFO as an indicator of financial performance is influenced not only by the operations of our properties and interest rates, but also by our capital structure.
We present both FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders and FFO allocable to common shareholders, as we believe that both are useful performance measures.  We believe FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders is a useful performance measure since we conduct substantially all of our business through our Operating Partnership and, therefore, it reflects the performance of the properties in absolute terms regardless of the ratio of ownership interests of our common shareholders and the noncontrolling interest in our Operating Partnership.  We believe FFO allocable to common shareholders is a useful performance measure because it is the performance measure that is most directly comparable to net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders.
In our reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders that is presented below, we make an adjustment to add back noncontrolling interest in income (loss) of our Operating Partnership in order to arrive at FFO of the Operating Partnership common unitholders.  We then apply a percentage to FFO of the Operating Partnership common unitholders to arrive at FFO allocable to common shareholders. The percentage is computed by taking the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period and dividing it by the sum of the weighted-average number of common shares and the weighted-average number of Operating Partnership units held by noncontrolling interests during the period.     
FFO does not represent cash flows from operations as defined by GAAP, is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund all cash flow needs and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) for purposes of evaluating our operating performance or to cash flow as a measure of liquidity.
During the three months ended June 30, 2015, we recognized $3.0 million of expense related to a litigation settlement and a $0.3 million gain on extinguishment of debt. Additionally, during the six months ended June 30, 2015, we recognized a $16.6 million gain on investment related to the sale of marketable securities and received income of $4.7 million, net of related expense, as a partial settlement of ongoing litigation. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we recognized a $42.7 million net gain on the extinguishment of debt primarily related to the foreclosure of the mortgage loan encumbering Citadel Mall and received income of $0.8 million as a partial settlement of ongoing litigation. Considering the significance and nature of these items, we believe it is important to identify the impact of these changes on our FFO measures for a reader to have a complete understanding of our results of operations. Therefore, we have also presented FFO, as adjusted, excluding these items.

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The reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders is as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
30,672

 
$
26,735

 
$
65,613

 
$
70,806

Noncontrolling interest in income of Operating Partnership
4,946

 
4,620

 
11,118

 
12,271

Depreciation and amortization expense of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated properties
71,239

 
70,609

 
147,505

 
139,692

Unconsolidated affiliates
10,303

 
10,256

 
20,620

 
20,117

   Non-real estate assets
(731
)
 
(603
)
 
(1,573
)
 
(1,197
)
Noncontrolling interests' share of depreciation and amortization
(2,151
)
 
(1,569
)
 
(4,782
)
 
(3,102
)
Loss on impairment
2,781

 
106

 
2,781

 
17,937

Gain on depreciable property, net of tax
(12,129
)
 
(952
)
 
(12,196
)
 
(934
)
Gain on discontinued operations, net of tax

 
(87
)
 

 
(87
)
FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders
104,930

 
109,115

 
229,086

 
255,503

Litigation settlements, net of related expenses (1)
3,004

 

 
(1,654
)
 
(800
)
Gain on investment

 

 
(16,560
)
 

Gain on extinguishment of debt
(256
)
 

 
(256
)
 
(42,660
)
FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders, as adjusted
$
107,678

 
$
109,115

 
$
210,616

 
$
212,043

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FFO per diluted share
$
0.53

 
$
0.55

 
$
1.15

 
$
1.28

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FFO, as adjusted, per diluted share
$
0.54

 
$
0.55

 
$
1.05

 
$
1.06

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average common and potential dilutive common shares outstanding with Operating Partnership units fully converted
199,751

 
199,726

 
199,716

 
199,734

(1)
Litigation settlement is included in Interest and Other Income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Litigation expense, including settlements paid, is included in General and Administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

    
The reconciliation of diluted EPS to FFO per diluted share is as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Diluted EPS attributable to common shareholders
$
0.18

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.38

 
$
0.42

Eliminate amounts per share excluded from FFO:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization expense, including amounts from consolidated properties, unconsolidated affiliates, non-real estate assets and excluding amounts allocated to noncontrolling interests
0.40

 
0.39

 
0.82

 
0.77

Loss on impairment
0.01

 

 
0.01

 
0.09

Gain on depreciable property, net of tax
(0.06
)
 

 
(0.06
)
 

FFO per diluted share
$
0.53

 
$
0.55

 
$
1.15

 
$
1.28


    


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The reconciliations of FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders to FFO allocable to common shareholders, including and excluding the net litigation settlements, gain on investment and gain on extinguishment of debt, are as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders
$
104,930

 
$
109,115

 
$
229,086

 
$
255,503

Percentage allocable to common shareholders (1)
85.35
%
 
85.25
%
 
85.35
%
 
85.23
%
FFO allocable to common shareholders
$
89,558

 
$
93,021

 
$
195,525

 
$
217,765

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders, as adjusted
$
107,678

 
$
109,115

 
$
210,616

 
$
212,043

Percentage allocable to common shareholders (1)
85.35
%
 
85.25
%
 
85.35
%
 
85.23
%
FFO allocable to common shareholders, as adjusted
$
91,903

 
$
93,021

 
$
179,761

 
$
180,724

(1)
Represents the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period divided by the sum of the weighted-average number of common shares and the weighted-average number of Operating Partnership units held by noncontrolling interests during the period.

Adjusted FFO for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 decreased 1.2% as compared to the prior-year period. Adjusted FFO for the six months ended June 30, 2015 decreased 0.5% as compared to the same period in 2014. The slight decrease in both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015 was primarily due to lost income from sold properties and increases in general and administrative expenses. These declines were partially offset by income from new properties.

ITEM 3:    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
We are exposed to various market risk exposures, including interest rate risk. The following discussion regarding our risk management activities includes forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties.  Estimates of future performance and economic conditions are reflected assuming certain changes in interest rates.  Caution should be used in evaluating our overall market risk from the information presented below, as actual results may differ.  We employ various derivative programs to manage certain portions of our market risk associated with interest rates.  See Note 6 of the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussions of the qualitative aspects of market risk, including derivative financial instrument activity.

Interest Rate Risk
 
Based on our proportionate share of consolidated and unconsolidated variable-rate debt at June 30, 2015, a 0.5% increase or decrease in interest rates on variable-rate debt would decrease or increase annual cash flows by approximately $5.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively, and increase or decrease annual interest expense, after the effect of capitalized interest, by approximately $5.0 million and $1.5 million, respectively.
 
Based on our proportionate share of total consolidated and unconsolidated debt at June 30, 2015, a 0.5% increase in interest rates would decrease the fair value of debt by approximately $86.3 million, while a 0.5% decrease in interest rates would increase the fair value of debt by approximately $88.1 million.
 
ITEM 4:    Controls and Procedures
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and with the participation of our management, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's and the Operating Partnership's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's and the Operating Partnership's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information that the Company and the Operating Partnership are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms and to ensure that information we are required to disclose is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
There have been no changes in the Company's or the Operating Partnership's internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1:    Legal Proceedings
We are currently involved in certain litigation that arises in the ordinary course of business, most of which is expected to be covered by liability insurance. Based on current expectations, such matters, both individually and in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, results of operations, business or financial condition.

ITEM 1A.    Risk Factors
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risks that could materially affect our business, financial condition or results of operations that are discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. There have been no material changes to such risk factors since the filing of our Annual Report.

ITEM 2:    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 

Period
 
Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
 
Average
Price Paid
per
Share (2)
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of a
Publicly
Announced
Plan
 
Approximate
Dollar Value
of Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the
Plan
April 1–30, 2015
 
137

 
 
$
19.80

 
 

 
 
$

 
May 1–31, 2015
 
104

 
 
17.91

 
 

 
 

 
June 1–30, 2015
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Total
 
241

 
 
$
18.98

 
 

 
 
$

 

(1)
Represents shares surrendered to the Company by employees to satisfy federal and state income tax requirements related to the vesting of shares of restricted stock.
(2)
Represents the market value of the common stock on the vesting date for the shares of restricted stock, which was used to determine the number of shares required to be surrendered to satisfy income tax withholding requirements.
ITEM 3:    Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None. 
ITEM 4:    Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable. 
ITEM 5:    Other Information
None.
ITEM 6:    Exhibits
The Exhibit Index attached to this report is incorporated by reference into this Item 6.

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SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES, INC.

/s/ Farzana K. Mitchell
_____________________________________
Farzana K. Mitchell
Executive Vice President -
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)



CBL & ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

By: CBL HOLDINGS I, INC., its general partner

/s/ Farzana K. Mitchell
_____________________________________
Farzana K. Mitchell
Executive Vice President -
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)










Date: August 10, 2015

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 Exhibit
 Number
 
Description
12.1
 
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends of CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
12.2
 
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends of CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
12.3
 
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges of CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
12.4
 
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges of CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
31.1
 
Certification pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) by the Chief Executive Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
31.2
 
Certification pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) by the Chief Financial Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
31.3
 
Certification pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) by the Chief Executive Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
31.4
 
Certification pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) by the Chief Financial Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
32.1
 
Certification pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(b) by the Chief Executive Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
32.2
 
Certification pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(b) by the Chief Financial Officer as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
32.3
 
Certification pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(b) by the Chief Executive Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
32.4
 
Certification pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(b) by the Chief Financial Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for CBL & Associates Limited Partnership
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

    

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