Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Company Overview
Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. ("Comstock" or the "Company") was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 2004 and is a leading developer and manager of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties with operations that are primarily focused in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
In February 2021, the Company amended the entity names for the five real estate-focused subsidiaries through which it primarily operates as part of operational efficiency enhancements. The entity names were changed as follows:
•CDS Asset Management, LC is now CHCI Asset Management, LC
•Comstock Commercial Management, LC is now CHCI Commercial Management, LC
•Comstock Residential Management, LC is now CHCI Residential Management, LC, and
•CDS Capital Management, L.C. is now CHCI Capital Management, LC.
On June 16, 2021, the Company made the strategic decision to pursue the sale of the operations of Comstock Environmental Services, LLC ("CES"), a subsidiary of Comstock, based on the continued growth and future prospects of the asset management business. Accordingly, the Company has reflected CES as a discontinued operation in its consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented, and have also designated CES assets and liabilities as held for sale in its consolidated balance sheets. Unless otherwise noted, all amounts and disclosures relate to the Company's continuing operations. For additional information, see Note 3.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant items subject to such estimates, include, but are not limited to, the analysis of goodwill impairment, the valuation of equity method investments, and the valuation of deferred tax assets. Assumptions made in the development of these estimates contemplate the macroeconomic landscape and the Company's anticipated results, however actual results may differ materially from these estimates.
Fiscal Year
Comstock uses a fiscal reporting calendar which begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. The fiscal years presented are the years ended December 31, 2021 (“2021”) and December 31, 2020 (“2020”). Each of the Company’s fiscal quarters ends on the last day of the calendar month.
Segment Information
Operating segments are defined as components of a business that can earn revenue and incur expenses for which discrete financial information is evaluated on a regular basis by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in order to decide how to allocate resources and assess performance.
Prior to June 30, 2021, the Company operated its business through two segments: Asset Management and Real Estate Services. Given the classification of CES, which included all material operations of the Company's Real Estate Services segment, as a discontinued operation (see Note 3), the Company now manages its business as one reportable operating segment.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of cash and short-term investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased. The carrying amount of cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short-term maturity of these investments.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivables are recorded at the amount invoiced. The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts on an as-needed basis to reduce the trade accounts receivables balance by the estimated amounts that may become uncollectible in the future. The allowance for doubtful accounts estimate is based on the accounts receivable aging report, historical collection experience, and the payee's general financial condition. The Company does not record an allowance for doubtful accounts on accounts receivable from related parties due to the nature of the receivables and collection history.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents, and accounts receivable from related parties. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents in financial institutions that management believes to be financially sound and with minimal credit risk. At times the Company's deposits exceed federally insured limits, however management believes that the Company’s credit risk exposure is mitigated by the financial strength of the banking institutions in which the deposits are held. The Company does a significant amount of business with related parties, demonstrated by related parties accounting for 99.3% of its consolidated revenue in 2021. The Company generally does not obtain collateral or other security to support financial instruments subject to credit risk, but monitors the credit standing of its related party entities.
Equity Method Investments
The Company invests in certain real estate ventures that qualify for equity method accounting treatment, meaning the Company must adjust its asset carrying value by its proportionate share of earnings, losses, and distributions. However, based on elections made at the investment date, the Company may elect to record certain equity method investments at fair value. With this treatment, assets are recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets and subsequently remeasured at each reporting period. The net change in the fair value of the investments is recorded on the consolidated statements of operations as other income (expense). See Note 5 for further information.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which are as follows:
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Asset Class | | Estimated Useful Life |
Leasehold improvements | | Shorter of asset life or related lease term |
Furniture and fixtures | | 7 years |
Office equipment | | 5 years |
Vehicles | | 5 years |
Computer equipment | | 3 years |
Capitalized software | | 3 years |
Evaluation of Long-Lived Assets
The Company evaluates the recoverability of its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the future undiscounted cash flows the asset is expected to generate. If the asset is considered to be impaired, the amount of any impairment is measured as the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the impaired asset.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
On an annual basis as of October 1, and at interim periods when circumstances require, the Company tests the recoverability of any goodwill and intangible assets balances that exist at that time and reviews for indicators of impairment. Examples of such indicators include a significant change in the business climate, increased competition, loss of key personnel, significant or unusual changes in market capitalization, negative or declining cash flows, or a decline in actual or planned revenue or earnings compared with actual and projected results of relevant prior periods.
The Company performs impairment assessments at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, also known as a component. To test for the recoverability of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company first performs a qualitative assessment based on economic, industry and company-specific factors for all or selected reporting units to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that the goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. Based on the results of the qualitative assessment, two additional steps in the impairment assessment may be required. The first step would require a comparison of each reporting unit’s fair value to the respective carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, a second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss on a relative fair value basis, if any. The estimate of the fair value of each reporting unit is based on a projected discounted cash flow model that includes significant assumptions and estimates including the Company's discount rate, growth rate and future financial performance as well as a market multiple model based upon similar transactions in the market. Assumptions about the discount rate are based on a weighted average cost of capital built up from various interest rate components applicable to the Company. Assumptions about the growth rate and future financial performance of a reporting unit are based on the Company's forecasts, business plans, economic projections and anticipated future cash flows. Market multiples are derived from recent transactions among businesses of a similar size and industry.
The Company amortizes certain identifiable intangible assets that have finite lives. Amortizable intangible assets are tested for impairment, when deemed necessary, based on undiscounted cash flows and, if impaired, are written down to fair value based on either discounted cash flows or appraised values.
Fair Value Measurement
The Company applies fair value accounting for all financial assets and liabilities that are reported at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The accounting guidance establishes a defined three-tier hierarchy to classify and disclose the fair value of assets and liabilities on both the date of their initial measurement as well as all subsequent periods. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value by the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are described as follows:
•Level 1: Observable inputs. Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
•Level 2: Observable inputs other than the quoted price. Includes quoted prices for similar instruments, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in inactive markets and amounts derived from valuation models where all significant inputs are observable in active markets; and
•Level 3: Unobservable inputs. Includes amounts derived from valuation models where one or more significant inputs are unobservable and require the Company to develop relevant assumptions.
The Company evaluates its financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements on a recurring basis to determine the appropriate level of classification as of each reporting period.
Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement contains a lease and the classification of a lease, if applicable, is made at lease commencement, at which time the Company also measures and recognizes a right-of-use ("ROU") asset, representing the Company’s right to use the underlying asset, and a lease liability, representing the Company’s obligation to make lease payments under the terms of the arrangement. Operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments (e.g. rent) over the lease term beginning at the commencement date. The operating lease assets are adjusted for lease incentives, deferred rent, and initial direct costs, if incurred. The related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The Company's leases generally do not include an implicit rate; therefore, an incremental borrowing rate is used that is based on information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of future minimum lease payments. The Company looks to similar credit ratings and bond yields when determining the incremental borrowing rate.
For the purposes of recognizing operating lease assets and liabilities, the Company has elected the practical expedient to not recognize an asset or lease liability for short-term leases, which are leases with a term of twelve months or less. The lease term is defined as the non-cancelable portion of the lease term plus any periods covered by an option to extend the lease if it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised.
Revenue
The Company’s revenue streams, revenue recognition policies, and cost of revenue details are summarized by the following:
Asset Management/Property Management
Asset management pricing includes a cost-plus management fee or a market-rate fee form of variable consideration, and the Company earns whichever is higher. Property Management pricing is generally in the form of a monthly management fee based upon property-level cash receipts, square footage under management, or some other variable metric. In addition, property management revenue includes reimbursable expenses such as payroll and other employee costs for those performing services at managed properties.
Asset and property management services represent a series of distinct daily services rendered over time. The revenue for asset and property management services is presented gross for any services provided by the Company's employees and presented net of third-party reimbursements in instances where the Company does not control third-party services delivered to the client. Consistent with the transfer of control for distinct, daily services to the customer, revenue is typically recognized at the end of each period for the fees associated with the services performed.
Capital Markets
Compensation for commercial mortgage and structured financing services is received via fees paid upon successful commercial financing from third-party lenders. The earned fees are contingent upon the funding of the loan, which represents the transfer of control for services to the customer. Therefore, the Company's performance obligation is satisfied at the point in time of the funding of the loan, when there is a present right to payment.
Leasing
Compensation for providing strategic advice and execution for owners, investors, and occupiers is received in the form of a commission. The commission is paid upon signing of the lease by the tenant, therefore the Company's performance obligation is satisfied at the time of the contractual event, where there is a present right to payment.
Project & Development Services
Fees for project and development services for owners and occupiers of real estate are typically variable and based on a percentage of the total project cost. Project and development services represent a series of performance obligations delivered over time, therefore the Company recognizes revenue over time for these services accordingly.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue is composed primarily of employment expenses for personnel dedicated to providing services to the Anchor Portfolio as well as the costs and expenses of the Company related to maintaining the public listing of its shares and complying with related regulatory and reporting obligations pursuant to the 2019 Asset Management Agreement ("2019 AMA" - see Note 14 for further details). It also includes payroll and other reimbursable expenses incurred under the Company's various property management agreements.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock units is measured based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the grant-date fair value of stock option awards. The exercise price of stock option awards is set to equal the quoted closing market price of the underlying common stock at the date of the grant. The following weighted-average assumptions are also used to calculate the estimated fair value of stock option awards:
•Expected volatility: The expected volatility of the Company’s shares is estimated using the historical stock price volatility over the most recent period commensurate with the estimated expected term of the awards.
•Expected term: The Company determines the expected term by calculating the weighted-average period of time between the grant date and exercise or post-vesting cancellation date of all outstanding stock options.
•Dividend yield: The Company has not paid dividends and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend in the foreseeable future and, accordingly, uses an expected dividend yield of zero.
•Risk-free interest rate: The Company bases the risk-free interest rate on the implied yield available on a U.S. Treasury note with a term equal to the estimated expected term of the awards.
The Company applies the graded vesting attribution method to recognize compensation expense for stock-based awards. Using this method, the estimated grant-date fair value of the award is recognized over the requisite service period for each separately vesting tranche as though each tranche of the award is, in substance, a separate award. This advanced recognition expense from future vesting tranches results in the accelerated recognition of the overall compensation cost related to the award. The Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur. For awards with a performance-based vesting condition, the Company accrues stock-based compensation expense if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method in accordance with ASC 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on the deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We provide a valuation allowance when we consider it “more likely than not” (greater than 50% probability) that a deferred income tax asset will not be fully recovered. Adjustments to the valuation allowance are a component of the deferred income tax expense or benefit in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Net Income (Loss) per Share
Basic net income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the fully diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding amount includes the impact of common share equivalents, which are the incremental shares of common stock that would be issuable upon the hypothetical exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock unit awards. The common stock equivalents are calculated using the treasury stock method and average market prices during the periods, and are included in the diluted net income (loss) per share calculation unless their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Adopted
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes – Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” This guidance is intended to simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions, clarifying existing guidance and improving consistent application of the guidance. The Company adopted this standard as of January 1, 2021. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and related disclosures.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Not Yet Adopted
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” This guidance is intended to introduce a revised approach to the recognition and measurement of credit losses, emphasizing an updated model based on current expected credit losses ("CECL") rather than incurred losses. The standard will become effective for the Company for financial statement periods beginning after December 15, 2022, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its financial statements and related disclosures.
3. Discontinued Operations
On June 16, 2021, the Company made the strategic decision to pursue the sale of the operations of Comstock Environmental Services, LLC ("CES"), a subsidiary of Comstock, based on the continued growth of the asset management business as well as its future prospects.
The following table reconciles major line items constituting pretax income (loss) from discontinued operations to net income (loss) from discontinued operations as presented in the consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
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| | | Year Ended December 31, |
| | | | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Revenue | | | | | $ | 7,400 | | | $ | 6,239 | |
Cost of revenue | | | | | (5,571) | | | (4,097) | |
Selling, general, and administrative | | | | | (2,417) | | | (2,077) | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | | | (60) | | | (152) | |
Other income (expense) | | | | | (103) | | | 28 | |
Goodwill impairment | | | | | (1,702) | | | — | |
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations | | | | | (2,453) | | | (59) | |
Provision for (benefit from) income tax | | | | | (23) | | | — | |
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | | | | | $ | (2,430) | | | $ | (59) | |
The following table reconciles the carrying amounts of major classes of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations to total assets and liabilities of discontinued operations that were classified as held for sale in the consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
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| December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Carrying amounts of major classes of assets held for sale: | | | |
Accounts receivable | $ | 2,075 | | | $ | 1,420 | |
Accounts receivable - related parties | — | | | 30 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 129 | | | 27 | |
Total current assets | 2,204 | | | 1,477 | |
Fixed assets, net | 106 | | | 96 | |
Goodwill | — | | | 1,702 | |
Intangible assets, net | 3 | | | 36 | |
Total assets | $ | 2,313 | | | $ | 3,311 | |
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Carrying amounts of major classes of liabilities held for sale: | | | |
Accrued personnel costs | $ | 153 | | | $ | 109 | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 1,015 | | | 633 | |
Loans payable | 26 | | | — | |
Total liabilities | $ | 1,194 | | | $ | 742 | |
As part of our annual goodwill assessment, we determined that there were potential indicators of impairment based on facts and circumstances that have arisen surrounding the divestiture of CES (See Note 1). Upon performing the quantitative two-step impairment test, the Company determined that the carrying value of CES significantly exceeded its current fair value, which was estimated using Level 1 inputs. As a result, a $1.4 million impairment loss was recorded in December 2021 to fully write off the remaining goodwill balance. This impairment loss, along with the $0.3 million goodwill impairment loss recorded in the Company's fiscal second quarter, resulted in a cumulative $1.7 million goodwill impairment charge in 2021 that is reflected in net income (loss) from discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations.
4. Fixed Assets
The following table provides a detailed breakout of fixed assets, by type (in thousands):
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| December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Computer equipment and capitalized software | $ | 1,055 | | | $ | 926 | |
Furniture and fixtures | 77 | | | 66 | |
Office equipment | 46 | | | 34 | |
Vehicles | 46 | | | 11 | |
Leasehold improvements | 51 | | | 50 | |
Total fixed assets | 1,275 | | | 1,087 | |
Accumulated depreciation | (1,011) | | | (917) | |
Total fixed assets, net | $ | 264 | | | $ | 170 | |
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively.
5. Investments in Real Estate Ventures
The Company's material unconsolidated investments in real estate ventures are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. The following table summarizes these investments (in thousands):
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| | December 31, |
Description | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Investors X | | $ | 1,484 | | | $ | 5,147 | |
The Hartford | | 1,211 | | | 1,160 | |
BLVD 44 | | 2,007 | | | — | |
Total | | $ | 4,702 | | | $ | 6,307 | |
Investors X
On April 30, 2019, the Company entered into a Master Transfer agreement with CP Real Estate Services, LC (“CPRES”), formerly Comstock Development Services, LC, an entity wholly owned by the Company’s CEO, Christopher Clemente, which entitled the Company to priority distribution of residual cash flow from its Class B membership interest in Comstock Investors X, L.C. ("Investors X"), an unconsolidated variable interest entity that owns the Company's residual homebuilding operations. As of December 31, 2021, the residual cash flow primarily relates to anticipated returns of cash backing outstanding letters of credit and cash collateral posted for land development work performed by subsidiaries owned by Investors X. The cash will be released as bond release work associated with these projects is completed. In addition, a subsidiary of Investors X is undergoing a re-zoning from commercial to residential and the Company will be entitled to 50% of the profit from the anticipated residential lot sales after re-zoning and land development work is completed. Expected future cash flows include contractually fixed revenues and expenses, as well as estimates for future revenues and expenses where contracts do not currently exist. These estimates are based on prior experience as well as comparable, third-party data. See Note 14 for further information.
The Hartford
In December 2019, the Company partnered with Comstock Partners, LC (“Partners”), an entity that is controlled by our CEO, and wholly-owned by Mr. Clemente and certain family members, to acquire a Class-A office building immediately adjacent to Clarendon Station on Metro’s Orange Line in Arlington County’s premier transit-oriented office market, the Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor. Built in 2003, the 211,000 square foot mixed-use Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (“LEED”) GOLD building is approximately 76% leased to multiple high-quality tenants. In February 2020, the Company arranged for DivcoWest to purchase a majority ownership stake in the Hartford Building and secured a $87 million loan facility from MetLife. As part of the transaction, the Company entered into asset management and property management agreements to manage the property. Fair value is determined using an income approach and sales comparable approach models. As of December 31, 2021, the Company’s ownership interest in the Hartford was 2.5%.
BLVD Forty Four
In October 2021, the Company entered into a joint venture with Partners to acquire BLVD Forty Four, a 15-story, luxury high-rise apartment building located one block from the Rockville Metro Station and in the heart of the I-270 Technology and Life Science Corridor in Montgomery County. Built in 2015, the 263-unit mixed use property includes approximately 16,000 square feet of
retail and a commercial parking garage. In connection with the transaction, the Company received an acquisition fee and will also receive investment related income and incentive fees in connection with its equity interest in the asset. The Company also provides asset, residential, retail and parking property management services for the property in exchange for market rate fees. The Company considers BLVD Forty Four to be a variable interest entity upon which it exercises significant influence; however, considering key factors such as the Company’s ownership interest and participation in policy-making decisions by majority equity holders, the Company concluded that it does not control the investment. As of December 31, 2021, the Company’s ownership interest in BLVD Forty Four was 5%.
The following table below summarizes the activity of the Company’s unconsolidated investments in real estate ventures that are reported at fair value (in thousands):
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Balance as of December 31, 2019 | $ | 8,421 | |
Investments | — | |
Distributions | (1,921) | |
Change in fair value | (193) | |
Balance as of December 31, 2020 | 6,307 | |
Investments | 2,058 | |
Distributions | (3,522) | |
Change in fair value | (141) | |
Balance as of December 31, 2021 | $ | 4,702 | |
In addition, the Company has a joint venture with Superior Title Services, Inc. ("STS") to provide title insurance to its clients. The Company records this co-investment using the equity method of accounting and adjusts the carrying value of the investment for its proportionate share of net income and distributions. The carrying value of the STS investment is recorded in "other assets" on the Company's consolidated statement of balance sheets. The Company's proportionate share of net income and distributions are recorded in other income (expense) and were $0.1 million and immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The following tables summarize the combined financial information for our unconsolidated investments in real estate ventures accounted for at fair value or under the equity method (in thousands):
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| | | Year Ended December 31, |
Combined Statements of Operations: | | | | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Revenue | | | | | $ | 17,670 | | | $ | 24,009 | |
Operating income (loss) | | | | | 8,878 | | | 8,097 | |
Net income (loss) | | | | | (316) | | | (737) | |
6. Leases
The Company has operating leases for office space leased in various buildings for its own use and for office equipment. The Company's leases have remaining terms ranging from less than one year to 10 years. The Company's lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. Lease costs related to the Company's operating leases are reflected in "cost of revenue" in the consolidated statements of operations, as they are a reimbursable cost under the 2019 AMA (see Note 14 for further information).
The following table summarizes operating lease costs, by type (in thousands):
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| | | Year Ended December 31, |
| | | | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Operating lease costs | | | | | | | |
Fixed leases costs | | | | | $ | 895 | | | $ | 623 | |
Variable lease costs | | | | | 318 | | | 116 | |
Total operating lease costs | | | | | $ | 1,213 | | | $ | 739 | |
The following table presents supplemental cash flow information related to the Company's operating leases (in thousands):
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| | | Year Ended December 31, |
| | | | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Operating cash flows from operating lease liabilities | | | | | $ | 569 | | | $ | 92 | |
As of December 31, 2021 the Company's operating leases had a weighted-average remaining lease term of 8.83 years and a weighted-average discount rate of 4.25%.
The following table summarizes future lease liability payments (in thousands):
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Year Ending December 31, | Operating Leases |
2022 | $ | 917 | |
2023 | 939 | |
2024 | 961 | |
2025 | 984 | |
2026 | 1,008 | |
Thereafter | 4,091 | |
Total future lease payments | 8,900 | |
Imputed interest | (1,539) | |
Total lease liabilities | $ | 7,361 | |
The Company does not have any lease liabilities which have not yet commenced as of December 31, 2021.
7. Debt
The following table summarizes all outstanding debt and other financing arrangements (in thousands):
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| December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Current | | | |
Loans payable | $ | — | | | $ | 5 | |
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Non-Current | | | |
Credit facility - due to affiliates | 5,500 | | | 5,500 | |
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Total debt | $ | 5,500 | | | $ | 5,505 | |
Credit Facility - Due to Affiliates
On March 19, 2020, the Company entered into a Revolving Capital Line of Credit Agreement with CP Real Estate Services, LC (“CPRES”), formerly known as Comstock Development Services, LC, pursuant to which the Company secured a $10.0 million capital line of credit (the “Credit Facility”). Under the terms, the Credit Facility provides for an initial variable interest rate of the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 1.00% per annum on advances made under the Credit Facility, payable monthly in arrears. The Credit Facility also allows for interim draws that carry a maturity date of 12 months from the initial date of the disbursement unless a longer initial term is agreed to by CPRES. On March 27, 2020, the Company borrowed $5.5 million under the Credit Facility and signed an unsecured promissory note to repay principal and interest on the $5.5 million borrowed by the April 30, 2023 maturity date.
Unsecured Promissory Note - Comstock Growth Fund
On October 17, 2014, the Company entered into an unsecured promissory note with Comstock Growth Fund, L.C. (“CGF”) whereby CGF made a loan to the Company in the initial principal amount of $10.0 million and a maximum amount available for borrowing of up to $20.0 million with a three year term. On December 18, 2014, the loan agreement was amended and restated to provide for a maximum capacity of $25 million. On May 23, 2018, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Exchange and Subscription Agreement, together with a revised promissory note agreement, in which a promissory note with an outstanding
principal and accrued interest balance of $7.7 million was exchanged for 1,482,300 shares of the Company’s Series C Non-Convertible Preferred Stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share and a stated liquidation value of $5.00 per share, issued by the Company to CPRES. The Company exchanged the preferred equity for 91.5% of CPRES membership interest in the CGF promissory note. Concurrently, the face amount of the CGF promissory note was reduced to $5.7 million. The CGF promissory note was repaid in full prior to maturity during the year ended December 31, 2020.
CARES Act - Paycheck Protection Plan Loan
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) was established under the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") and administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). Companies who met the eligibility requirements set forth by the PPP could qualify for PPP loans provided by local lenders, which supports payroll, rent and utility expenses (“qualified expenses”). If the loan proceeds are fully utilized to pay qualified expenses over the covered period, as further defined by the PPP, the full principal amount of the PPP loan may qualify for loan forgiveness, subject to potential reduction based on the level of full-time employees maintained by the organization during the covered period as compared to a baseline period.
In April 2020, the Company received proceeds of $1.95 million under the PPP (the "PPP Loan") provided by Mainstreet Bank (the “Lender”). Based on the term and conditions of the loan agreement, the term of the PPP loan is two years with an annual interest rate of 1% and principal and interest payments will be deferred for the first six-months of the loan term, which has been updated according to the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (“Flexibility Act”). The Company recognized PPP funding as a contra-expense during the three months ended June 30, 2020, when qualified expenses were incurred. The Lender received notice that the PPP Loan was fully forgiven by the SBA in April 2021.
The following table summarizes future maturity payments due on all outstanding debt and financing arrangements (in thousands):
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Year Ending December 31, | | Total |
2022 | | $ | — | |
2023 | | 5,500 | |
Total debt | | $ | 5,500 | |
8. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company leases its headquarters under a non-cancelable operating lease. The lease contains various renewal options. See Note 6 for further information on the Company's operating lease commitments.
The Company is subject to litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business; however, the Company does not expect the results, if any, to have a material adverse impact on its results of operations, financial position or liquidity. The Company records a contingent liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The Company expenses legal defense costs as they are incurred.
9. Fair Value Disclosures
As of December 31, 2021, the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximated fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had certain equity method investments in real estate ventures that it elected to record at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). For further information on these investments, see Note 5.
As of December 31, 2021, based upon unobservable market rates (Level 3), the fair value of the Company’s floating rate debt was estimated to approximate carrying value.
The Company may also value its non-financial assets and liabilities, including items such as long-lived assets, at fair value on a non-recurring basis if it is determined that impairment has occurred. Such fair value measurements typically use significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), unless a quoted market price (Level 1) or quoted prices for similar instruments, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in inactive markets, or amounts derived from valuation models (Level 2) are available.
10. Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock
The Company's certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of Class A common stock and Class B common stock, each with a part value of $0.01 per share. Holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are entitled to dividends when, as and if, declared by the Company's board of directors, subject to the rights of the holders of all classes of stock outstanding having priority rights to dividends. Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share and holders of Class B common stock are entitled to fifteen votes per share. Shares of our Class B common stock are convertible into an equivalent number of shares of our Class A common stock and generally convert into shares of our Class A common stock upon transfer. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had not declared any dividends.
Preferred Stock
The Company's certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of Series C non-convertible preferred stock with a par value of $0.01 per share and a stated value of $5.00 per share. The Series C Preferred Stock has a discretionary, non-cumulative, dividend feature and is redeemable for $5.00 per share. The Series C Preferred Stock is redeemable by holders in the event of liquidation or change in control of the Company. likelihood of such an unintended “ownership change”, thus preserving the value of these tax benefits
Stock-based Compensation
On February 12, 2019 the Company approved the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2019 Plan”), which replaced the 2004 Long-Term Compensation Plan (the “2004 Plan”). The 2019 Plan provides for the issuance of stock options, stock appreciation rights ("SARs"), restricted stock, restricted stock units, dividend equivalents, performance awards, and stock or other stock-based awards. The 2019 Plan mandates that all lapsed, forfeited, expired, terminated, cancelled and withheld shares, including those from the predecessor plan, be returned to the 2019 Plan and made available for issuance. The 2019 Plan originally authorized 2.5 million shares of the Company's Class A common stock for issuance. As of December 31, 2021, there were 1.4 million shares of Class A common stock available for issuance under the 2019 Plan.
During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $0.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2021, there was $0.9 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation.
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock unit (“RSU”) awards granted to employees are subject to continued employment and generally vest in four annual installments over the four years period following the grant dates. The Company also grants certain RSU awards to management that contain additional vesting conditions tied directly to a defined performance metric for the Company (“PSUs”). The actual number of PSUs that will vest can range from 60% to 120% of the original grant target amount, depending upon actual Company performance below or above the established performance metric targets. The Company estimates performance in relation to the defined targets when calculating the related stock-based compensation expense.
The following table summarizes all restricted stock unit activity (in thousands, except per share data):
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| RSUs Outstanding | | Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value |
Balance as of December 31, 2020 | 870 | | | $ | 2.06 | |
Granted | 176 | | | 3.25 | |
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Released | (184) | | | 2.14 | |
Canceled/Forfeited | (15) | | | 2.29 | |
Balance as of December 31, 2021 | 847 | | | $ | 2.28 | |
Stock Options
Non-qualified stock options generally expire 10 years after the grant date and, except under certain conditions, the options are subject to continued employment and vest in four annual installments over the four-year period following the grant dates.
The following table summarizes all stock option activity for the periods presented (in thousands, except per share data and time periods):
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| Options Outstanding | | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
Balance as of December 31, 2020 | 436 | | | $ | 2.81 | | | 6.74 | | $ | 424 | |
Granted | — | | | — | | | | | |
Exercised | (24) | | | 2.14 | | | | | |
Canceled/Forfeited | (15) | | | 1.84 | | | | | |
Expired | — | | | — | | | | | |
Balance as of December 31, 2021 | 397 | | | $ | 2.89 | | | 5.7 | | $ | 998 | |
Exercisable as of December 31, 2021 | 335 | | | $ | 3.01 | | | 4.4 | | $ | 836 | |
The Company granted no stock options during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. The total grant date fair value of stock options vested and total intrinsic value of stock options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 were immaterial.
Share Repurchase Program
In November 2014, our board of directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to 429,000 shares of our Class A common stock in one or more open market or privately negotiated transactions depending on market price and other factors. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, 404,000 shares of our Class A common stock remain available for repurchase pursuant to our share repurchase program.
11. Revenue
All the Company's revenue was for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was generated in the United States.
The following tables summarize the Company’s revenue by line of business, customer type, and contract type (in thousands):
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| Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Revenue by Line of Business | | | |
Asset management | $ | 22,539 | | | $ | 16,057 | |
Property management | 6,939 | | 5,410 |
Parking | 1,615 | | 1,020 |
Total revenue | $ | 31,093 | | | $ | 22,487 | |
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| Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Revenue by Customer Type | | | |
Related party | $ | 30,887 | | | $ | 22,382 | |
Commercial | 206 | | | 105 | |
Total revenue | $ | 31,093 | | | $ | 22,487 | |
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| Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Revenue by Contract Type | | | |
Fixed-price | $ | 7,626 | | | $ | 3,981 | |
Cost-plus | 16,729 | | | 13,702 | |
Time and material | 6,738 | | | 4,804 | |
Total revenue | $ | 31,093 | | | $ | 22,487 | |
12. Income Taxes
The following table summarizes the components of the provision for (benefit from) income tax (in thousands):
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| Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Current: | | | |
Federal | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
State | 104 | | | — | |
Total current taxes | 104 | | | — | |
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Deferred: | | | |
Federal | 358 | | | (143) | |
State | 1,302 | | | (26) | |
Total deferred taxes | 1,660 | | | (169) | |
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Other: | | | |
Valuation allowance | (12,981) | | | 194 | |
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Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | $ | (11,217) | | | $ | 25 | |
The following table presents a reconciliation the statutory federal income tax rate to the Company's effective income tax rate:
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| Year Ended December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Federal statutory rate | 21.00 | % | | 21.00 | % |
State income taxes, net of federal benefit | 5.17 | % | | 4.93 | % |
Permanent differences | (1.08) | % | | (22.16) | % |
Return to provision | 0.00 | % | | 0.79 | % |
Change in valuation allowance | (266.00) | % | | 8.25 | % |
Change in state tax rate | (0.26) | % | | (13.16) | % |
Other | 8.55 | % | | 1.50 | % |
Effective tax rate | (232.62) | % | | 1.15 | % |
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Prior to 2021, the Company had recorded valuation allowances for certain tax attributes and deferred tax assets due the existence of sufficient uncertainty regarding the future realization of those deferred tax assets through future taxable income. In June 2021, based on its recent financial performance and current forecasts of future operating results, the Company determined that it was more likely than not that a portion of the deferred tax assets related to its net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards would be utilized in future periods. As a result, the Company recorded an $11.3 million income tax benefit in the second quarter of 2021 that represented a partial release of its valuation allowance. If, in the future, the Company believes that it is more likely than not that the rest of the deferred tax benefits will be realized, the full valuation allowance will be reversed. Conversely, if future results of operations are lower than currently forecasted, the Company may need to re-establish a valuation allowance accordingly.
The following table summarizes the components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities (in thousands):
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| December 31, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
Deferred tax assets: | | | |
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards | $ | 34,773 | | | $ | 37,899 | |
Stock-based compensation | 485 | | | 648 | |
Investment in affiliates | 1,335 | | | 1,192 | |
Right of use lease liability | 1,935 | | | 2,057 | |
Bonus accrual | 917 | | | — | |
Depreciation and amortization | — | | | 37 | |
Goodwill amortization | 362 | | | — | |
Other | — | | | 9 | |
Valuation allowance | (26,599) | | | (39,708) | |
Total deferred tax assets | 13,208 | | | 2,134 | |
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Deferred tax liabilities: | | | |
Right of use lease asset | (1,904) | | | (2,052) | |
Depreciation and amortization | (4) | | | — | |
Goodwill amortization | — | | | (103) | |
Total deferred tax liabilities | (1,908) | | | (2,155) | |
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Net deferred income tax assets (liabilities)1 | $ | 11,300 | | | $ | (21) | |
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1 | 2020 amount is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet |
As of December 31, 2021, the Company has approximately $139 million of net operating loss (“NOL") carryforwards. These NOLs, if unused, will begin expiring in 2027. Under Code Section 382 (“Section 382”) rules, if a change of ownership is triggered, the Company’s NOL assets and possibly certain other deferred tax assets may be impaired. Given Section 382’s broad definition, an ownership change could be the unintended consequence of otherwise normal market trading in the Company’s stock that is outside of the Company’s control. In an effort to preserve the availability of these NOLs, the Company has adopted a Section 382 rights agreement that is scheduled to expire on March 27, 2025. The Section 382 rights agreement helps to reduce the likelihood of an unintended “ownership change”, thus preserving the value of these future tax benefits. We estimate that as of December 31, 2021, the three-year cumulative shift in ownership of the Company’s stock has not triggered a limitation in the use of our NOL asset. However, if an ownership change were to occur, the Section 382 limitation would not be expected to materially impact the Company’s financial position or results of operations as of December 31, 2021.
As of December 31, 2021, there were no uncertain tax positions that, if recognized, would affect the Company's effective tax rate. We file U.S. and state income tax returns in jurisdictions with varying statutes of limitations. All of our income tax returns remain subject to examination by federal and state tax authorities due to the availability of our NOL carryforwards.
13. Net Income (Loss) Per Share
The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share data):
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| | | Year Ended December 31, |
| | | | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Numerator: | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) from continuing operations - Basic and Diluted | | | | | $ | 16,039 | | | $ | 2,141 | |
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations - Basic and Diluted | | | | | (2,430) | | | (59) | |
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Denominator: | | | | | | | |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic | | | | | 8,213 | | | 8,056 | |
Effect of common share equivalents | | | | | 882 | | | 483 | |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted | | | | | 9,095 | | | 8,539 | |
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Net income (loss) per share: | | | | | | | |
Basic - Continuing operations | | | | | $ | 1.95 | | | $ | 0.27 | |
Basic - Discontinued operations | | | | | (0.29) | | (0.01) | |
Basic net income (loss) per share | | | | | $ | 1.66 | | | $ | 0.26 | |
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Diluted - Continuing operations | | | | | $ | 1.76 | | | $ | 0.25 | |
Diluted - Discontinued operations | | | | | (0.26) | | $ | (0.01) | |
Diluted net income (loss) per share | | | | | $ | 1.50 | | | $ | 0.24 | |
The following common share equivalents have been excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share because their effect was anti-dilutive (in thousands):
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| | | | | Year Ended December 31, |
| | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Restricted stock units | | | | | — | | 1 |
Stock options | | | | | 40 | | 134 |
Warrants | | | | | 64 | | 548 |
14. Related Party Transactions
Lease for Corporate Headquarters
On November 1, 2020, the Company relocated its corporate headquarters to a new office space pursuant to a ten year lease agreement with an affiliate controlled and owned by our Chief Executive Officer and family, as landlord.
2019 Amended Asset Management Agreement
On April 30, 2019, CHCI Asset Management, LC ("CAM") entered into the 2019 Asset Management Agreement ("2019 AMA") with CP Real Estate Services, LC (“CPRES”), formerly Comstock Development Services, LC, which amends and restates in its entirety the prior asset management agreement between the parties with an effective date as of January 1, 2018. Pursuant to the 2019 AMA, CPRES will engage CAM to manage and administer the Anchor Portfolio and the day to-day operations of CPRES and each property-owning subsidiary of CPRES (collectively, the “CPRES Entities”).
Pursuant to the 2019 AMA, the Company provides asset management services related to the build out, lease-up and stabilization, and management of the Anchor Portfolio. CPRES pays the Company and its subsidiaries annual fees equal to the greater of either (i) an aggregate amount equal to the sum of (a) an asset management fee equal to 2.5% of revenues generated by properties included in the Anchor Portfolio; (b) a construction management fee equal to 4% of all costs associated with Anchor Portfolio projects in development; (c) a property management fee equal to 1% of the Anchor Portfolio revenues, (d) an acquisition fee equal to up to 0.5% of the purchase price of acquired assets; and (f) a disposition fee equal to 0.5% of the sales price of an asset on disposition; or (ii) an aggregate amount equal to the sum of (x) the employment expenses of personnel dedicated to providing services to the Anchor Portfolio pursuant to the 2019 AMA, (y) the costs and expenses of the Company related to maintaining the public listing of its shares and complying with related regulatory and reporting obligations, and (z) a fixed annual payment of $1.0 million.
In addition to the annual payment of the greater of either the Market Rate Fee or the Cost Plus Fee, the Company also is entitled on an annual basis to the following additional fees: (i) an incentive fee equal to 10% of the free cash flow of each of the real estate
assets comprising the Anchor Portfolio after calculating a compounding preferred return of 8% on CPRES invested capital (ii) an investment origination fee equal to 1% of raised capital, (iii) a leasing fee equal to $1.00/sf for new leases and $0.50/sf for renewals; and (iv) mutually agreeable loan origination fees related to the Anchor Portfolio.
The 2019 AMA is currently scheduled to terminate on December 31, 2027 (“Initial Term”) and will automatically renew for successive additional one-year terms (each an “Extension Term”) unless CPRES delivers written notice of non-renewal at least 180 days prior to the termination date. twenty-four months after the effective date of the 2019 AMA, CPRES is entitled to terminate the 2019 AMA without cause provided 180 days advance written notice is delivered to CAM. In the event of such a termination, and in addition to the payment of any accrued annual fees due and payable as of the termination date under the 2019 AMA, CPRES is required to pay a termination fee equal to (i) the Market Rate Fee or the Cost Plus Fee paid to CAM for the calendar year immediately preceding the termination , and (ii) a one-time payment of the Incentive Fee as if the CRE Portfolio were liquidated for fair market value as of the termination date; or the continued payment of the Incentive Fee as if a termination had not occurred.
Residential, Commercial and Parking Property Management Agreements
The Company entered into separate residential property management agreements with properties owned by CPRES Entities under which the Company receives fees to manage and operate the properties including tenant communications, leasing of apartment units, rent collections, building maintenance and day-to-day operations, engagement and supervision of contractors and vendors providing services for the buildings, and budget preparation and oversight.
The Company entered into separate commercial property and parking management agreements with several properties owned by CPRES Entities under which the Company receives fees to manage and operate the office and retail portions of the properties, including tenant communications, rent collections, building maintenance and day-to-day operations, engagement and supervision of contractors and vendors providing services for the buildings, and budget preparation and oversight. These property management agreements each have initial terms of one year with successive, automatic one year renewal terms. The Company generally receives base management fees under these agreements based upon a percentage of gross rental revenues for the portions of the buildings being managed in addition to reimbursement of specified expenses, including employment expenses of personnel employed by the Company in the management and operation of each property.
Construction Management Agreements
The Company has construction management agreements with properties owned by CPRES Entities under which the Company receives fees to provide certain construction management and supervision services, including construction supervision and management of the buildout of certain tenant premises. The Company receives a flat construction management fee for each engagement under a work authorization based upon the construction management or supervision fee set forth in the applicable tenant’s lease, which fee is generally 1% to 4% of the total costs (or total hard costs) of construction of the tenant’s improvements in its premises, or as otherwise agreed to by the parties.
Business Management Agreements
On April 30, 2019, CAM entered into a Business Management Agreement (the “BMA”) with Investors X, whereby CAM will provide Investors X with asset and professional services related to the wind down of the Company’s divested homebuilding operations and the continuation of services related to the Company’s divested land development activities. The aggregate fee payable to CAM from Investors X under the Management Agreement is $937,500 payable in 15 quarterly installments of $62,500 each.
On July 1, 2019, CAM entered into a Business Management Agreement (the “BC Management Agreement”) with CPRES, whereby CAM provides CPRES with professional management and consultation services, including, without limitation, consultation on land development and real estate transactions, for a residential community located in Monteverde, Florida. The initial term of the BC Management Agreement expired on December 31, 2020, subject to automatic, successive one (1) year extensions, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of the BC Management Agreement. The current term of the BC Management Agreement expires on December 31, 2022. The BC Management Agreement provides that CPRES will pay CAM an annual management fee equal to $337,500, payable in equal monthly installments during the term commencing on July 1, 2019, and will reimburse CAM for certain expenses.
The Hartford Investment
In December 2019, the Company made an investment related to the purchase of the Hartford, a stabilized commercial office building located at 3101 Wilson Boulevard in the Clarendon area of Arlington County, Virginia. In conjunction with the
investment, the Company entered into an operating agreement with Partners to form Comstock 3101 Wilson, LC, to purchase the Hartford. Pursuant to the Operating Agreement, the Company holds a minority membership interest of the Hartford and the remaining membership interests of the Hartford are held by Partners. Partners is the manager of the Hartford. In connection with the transaction, the Company received an acquisition fee and is entitled to asset management, property management, construction management and leasing fees for its management of the property, pursuant to separate agreements between the Hartford, or its affiliates, and the Company, or its affiliates. The Company is also entitled to an incentive fee related to the performance of the investment.
In February 2020, the Company, Partners and DWF VI 3101 Wilson Member, LLC (“DWF”), an unaffiliated, third party, equity investor in the Hartford, entered into a limited liability company agreement (the “DWC Operating Agreement”) to form DWC 3101 Wilson Venture, LLC (“DWC”) to, among other things, acquire, own and hold all interests in the Hartford Owner. In furtherance thereof, on February 7, 2020, the Original Operating Agreement for the Hartford Owner was amended and restated (the “A&R Operating Agreement”) to memorialize the Company’s and Partners’ assignment of 100% of its membership interests in the Hartford Owner to DWC. As a result thereof, DWC is the sole member of the Hartford Owner. The Company and Partners, respectively, hold minority membership interests in, and DWF holds the majority membership interest in, DWC. As of December 31, 2021, the Company’s ownership interest in the Hartford was 2.5%.
BLVD Forty Four Investment
In October 2021, the Company entered into a joint venture with Partners to acquire BLVD Forty Four, a 15-story, luxury high-rise apartment building located one block from the Rockville Metro Station and in the heart of the I-270 Technology and Life Science Corridor in Montgomery County. Built in 2015, the 263-unit mixed use property includes approximately 16,000 square feet of retail and a commercial parking garage. In connection with the transaction, the Company received an acquisition fee and will also receive investment related income and incentive fees in connection with its equity interest in the asset. The Company will also provide asset, residential, retail and parking property management services for the property in exchange for market rate fees. The Company considers BLVD Forty Four to be a variable interest entity upon which it exercises significant influence; however, considering key factors such as the Company’s ownership interest and participation in policy-making decisions by majority equity holders, the Company concluded that it does not control the investment. As of December 31, 2021, the Company’s ownership interest in BLVD Forty Four was 5%.
Credit Facility and Unsecured Promissory Note
On March 19, 2020, the Company entered into a Revolving Capital Line of Credit Agreement with CPRES, pursuant to which the Company secured a $10.0 million capital line of credit (the “Credit Facility”). Under the terms, the Credit Facility provides for an initial variable interest rate of the WSJ Prime Rate plus 1.00% per annum on advances made under the Credit Facility, payable monthly in arrears. The five-year term facility allows for interim draws that carry a maturity date of 12 months from the initial date of the disbursement unless a longer initial term is agreed to by CPRES. On March 27, 2020 the Company borrowed $5.5 million under the Credit Facility. On April 10, 2020, the capital provided to the Company by the Credit Facility was utilized to retire all of the Company’s corporate indebtedness owed to CGF. See Note 7 for further description of the Credit Facility and CGF unsecured promissory note.
Revenues from Related Parties
See Note 11 for details surrounding revenue earned from related parties.
15. Employee Benefit Plans
The Company maintains defined contribution plans covering all full-time employees of the Company who have 90 days of service and are at least 21 years old. An eligible employee may elect to make a before-tax contribution of between 1% and 90% of his or her compensation through payroll deductions, not to exceed the annual limit set by law. The Company currently matches the first 3% of participant contributions limited to 3% of a participant’s gross compensation (maximum Company match is 4%. The combined total expense for this plan was $0.4 million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
16. Subsequent Events
Ansel Acquisition
On March 21, 2022, the Company made an initial investment of approximately $2.7 million in a newly constructed, 250-unit, 18-story luxury high-rise apartment building located at 33 Monroe Street in the City of Rockville, which is within the I-270
Technology and Life Science Corridor in Montgomery County, Maryland (the “Property”) pursuant to a purchase and sale agreement dated January 27, 2022 (as amended, the “Agreement”). The Company will begin leasing, managing and rebranding the mixed-use property, which is the sister building to the Company's recently acquired BLVD Forty Four, as "BLVD Ansel".
In conjunction with the investment, the Company entered into an operating agreement (the “Ansel Operating Agreement”) with Comstock Partners, LC (“Partners”) to form Comstock 33 Monroe Holding, LC (the “Ansel Holding Company”), as the sole member of Comstock 33 Monroe, LC (the “Ansel Owner”), to purchase BLVD Ansel. Pursuant to the Ansel Operating Agreement, the Company holds a minority membership interest of the Ansel Holding Company (5%). The remaining membership interests of the Ansel Holding Company are held by Partners, an entity that is controlled by Christopher D. Clemente, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. CP Management Services, LC is the manager of the Ansel Holding Company.
In addition to investment income and incentive fees related to its investment, CHCI Asset Management, LC, a subsidiary of the Company, received an acquisition fee of $500,000. The Company, or its affiliates, are further entitled to market rate asset management, property management, parking management, construction management and leasing fees for their management of the Property pursuant to separate agreements between the Ansel Owner, or its affiliates, and the Company, or its affiliates. The Company is also entitled to an incentive fee related to the performance of the investment.
CES Divestiture
On March 31, 2022, the Company completed the sale of CES to August Mack Environmental, Inc. ("August Mack") for approximately $1.4 million of total consideration, composed of $1.0 million in cash and $0.4 million held in escrow that is subject to net working capital and other adjustments, as set forth in the executed Asset Purchase Agreement with August Mack.