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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31
, 2021
or
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to Commission File Number:
1-11718
EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
36-3857664
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
Two North Riverside Plaza, Suite 800
Chicago,
Illinois
60606
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
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312
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279-1400
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value
ELS
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
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and
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in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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The aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $
12,709.2
million as of June 30, 2021 based upon the closing price of $74.31 on such date using beneficial ownership of stock rules adopted pursuant to Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exclude voting stock owned by Directors and Officers, some of whom may not be held to be affiliates upon judicial determination.
As of February 17, 2022,
185,935,364
shares of the Registrant's common stock were outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Part III incorporates by reference portions of the Registrant's Proxy Statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 26, 2022.
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (“ELS”), a Maryland corporation, together with MHC Operating Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”) and its other consolidated subsidiaries (the “Subsidiaries”), are referred to herein as “we,” “us,” and “our”. We are a fully integrated owner of lifestyle-oriented properties (“Properties”) consisting of property operations and home sales and rental operations primarily within manufactured home (“MH”) and recreational vehicle (“RV”) communities and marinas. We were formed in December 1992 to continue the property operations, business objectives and acquisition strategies of an entity that had owned and operated Properties since 1969. Commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 1993, we have elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
We have a unique business model where we own the land which we lease to customers who own manufactured homes and cottages, RVs and/or boats either on a long-term or short-term basis. Our customers may lease individual developed areas (“Sites”) or enter into right-to-use contracts, also known as membership subscriptions, which provide them access to specific Properties for limited stays. Compared to other types of real estate companies, our business model is characterized by low maintenance costs and low customer turnover costs. Our portfolio is geographically diversified across highly desirable locations near retirement and vacation destinations and urban areas across the United States. We have more than 110 Properties with lake, river or ocean frontage and more than 120 Properties within 10 miles of the coastal United States. Our Properties generally attract retirees, vacationing families, second homeowners and first-time homebuyers by providing a community experience and a lower-cost home ownership alternative.
We are one of the nation's largest real estate networks with a portfolio of 444 Properties (including joint venture Properties) consisting of 169,296 Sites located throughout 35 states in the U.S. and British Columbia in Canada as of December 31, 2021.
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Our Properties are generally designed and improved for housing options of various sizes and layouts that are produced off-site by third-party manufacturers, installed and set on designated Sites within the Properties. Manufactured homes and cottages can range from approximately 400 to over 2,000 square feet. Properties may also have Sites that can accommodate RVs of varying sizes. We also have marinas that offer boat slip and dry storage rentals. In addition to centralized entrances, internal road systems and designated Sites, our Properties generally provide a clubhouse for social activities and recreation and other amenities, which can include swimming pools, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, golf courses, lawn bowling, restaurants, laundry facilities, cable television and internet service. Some Properties provide utilities, including water and sewer service, through municipal or regulated utilities, while others provide these services to customers from on-site facilities.
Human Capital Management
We recognize that our success is driven by our employees. We invest in our employees and are committed to developing our employees’ skills and leadership abilities. As a result, we believe our employees are dedicated to building strong, innovative and long-term relationships with each other and with our residents and guests.
We have an annual average of approximately 4,100 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees dedicated to carrying out our operating philosophy while focusing on delivering an exceptional customer experience for our residents and guests. Our property operations are managed internally by affiliates of the Operating Partnership and are coordinated by an on-site team of employees that typically includes a manager, clerical staff and maintenance workers.
The on-site team at each Property is primarily responsible for providing maintenance and care to the property itself as well as customer service and at times, coordinating lifestyle-oriented activities for our residents and guests. Direct supervision of on-site management is the responsibility of our regional vice presidents and regional and district managers, who have substantial experience addressing customer needs and creating innovative approaches to provide an exceptional experience for residents and guests, which we believe also creates value for our stockholders, through focused and effective property management. Complementing the field management staff are approximately 500 full-time employees in our home and regional offices who assist in all functions related to the management of our Properties.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and to providing a safe and inclusive environment where our team members are encouraged to demonstrate their unique skill sets and bring a personal touch to their work. We are committed to maintaining workplaces free from discrimination or harassment on the basis of color, race, sex, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression or any other status protected by applicable law. We value the many contributions of a diverse workforce and understand that diverse backgrounds bring diverse perspectives, resulting in unique insights.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all persons, in accordance with the principles and requirements of the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission and the principles and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. As of December 31, 2021, more than 50% of our workforce self-identified as female and more than 50% of our management positions are held by individuals self-identifying as female. To attract diverse applicants, we have partnered with third parties and post openings to a wide variety of job boards. We also have an annual internship program designed to, among other things, create a pipeline of qualified candidates for positions within the Company and to attract diverse candidates. We recognize the importance of experienced leadership and as of December 31, 2021, the average tenure for the executive team was 16 years. The average age of our team members is 49, with ages spanning multiple generations, similar to our residents and guests.
ELS is a place where talent is recognized and internal growth is promoted. Our employees are fairly compensated, without regard to gender, race and ethnicity and routinely recognized for outstanding performance. Our compensation program is designed to attract and retain talent. We continually assess and strive to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement. All employees are supported with a strong training and development program and a well-rounded benefits plan to help them maintain their health and financial well-being. Employees are offered flexibility to meet personal and family needs.
Whether we are working with customers or vendors, our actions are guided by a clear set of established principles. We hold ourselves accountable for ethical business practices. All employees, management and our Board of Directors are expected to act with honesty, integrity, fairness and respect. To support this culture, all team members receive annual compliance training focused on compliant and ethical interactions with peers, residents, guests, vendors and others in our communities and offices.
Providing a safe and healthy work environment for our team members is a top priority and we empower them to take ownership in this effort. Each employee is assigned a safety-related training curriculum tailored to their job responsibilities. All employees are encouraged to report any conditions in their workplace that raise health or safety concerns without fear of retaliation.
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In addition to foundational safety and compliance training, team members participate in virtual and in-person learning experiences including formal new employee and manager development programs, a “Knowledge Power Day” program providing office-based employees an opportunity to be fully immersed in the day-to-day operations at our communities, customer experience training focused on varying elements that support our values for property team members and diversity, equity and inclusion programs to support the sense of belonging, awareness and connection at ELS. We encourage our employees to take time away from work to focus on their physical and mental well-being and offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes five mental health and well-being days, paid parental and paid family leave programs that exceed minimum regulatory requirements and paid volunteer time off. In addition, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan that provides for an employer match of up to 4% with 100% vesting of all contributions immediately upon eligibility and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan providing a 15% discount for all eligible employees.
Our Formation
Our Properties are primarily owned by our Operating Partnership and managed internally by affiliates of our Operating Partnership. We are the general partner of the Operating Partnership. We contributed the proceeds from our various equity offerings, including our initial public offering, to the Operating Partnership. In exchange for these contributions, we received units of common interests in the partnership (“OP Units”) equal to the number of shares of common stock that have been issued in such equity offerings.
We have elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Since certain activities, if performed by us, may not be qualifying REIT activities under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), we have formed taxable REIT subsidiaries (each, a “TRS”). Our primary TRS is Realty Systems, Inc. (“RSI”) which, along with owning several Properties, is engaged in the business of purchasing, selling and leasing factory-built homes located in Properties owned and managed by us. RSI also offers home sale brokerage services to our residents who may choose to sell their homes rather than relocate them when moving from a Property. Subsidiaries of RSI also operate ancillary activities at certain Properties, such as golf courses, pro shops, stores and restaurants.
The financial results of the Operating Partnership and Subsidiaries are included in our consolidated financial statements, which can be found beginning on page F-1 of this Form 10-K.
Operating Strategies
Our operating strategy is to own and operate the highest quality Properties in sought-after locations near retirement and vacation destinations and urban areas across the United States. Through management of desirable Properties that provide an exceptional customer experience, we create communities valued by residents and guests while delivering value for stockholders.
We focus on Properties that have strong cash flows and plan to hold such Properties for long-term investment and capital appreciation. In determining cash flow potential, we evaluate our ability to attract high quality customers to our Properties and to retain customers who take pride in the Property and in their homes. Our operating, investment and financing initiatives include:
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Consistently providing high levels of services and amenities in attractive surroundings to foster a strong sense of community and pride of home ownership;
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Efficiently managing the Properties to add value, grow occupancy, maintain competitive market rents and control expenses;
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Incorporating environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations into our business and ensuring sustainability is embedded in our business operations;
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Achieving growth and increasing property values through strategic expansion and, where appropriate, renovation of the Properties;
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Utilizing technology to evaluate potential acquisitions, identify and track competing properties and monitor existing and prospective customer satisfaction;
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Selectively acquiring properties that offer opportunities for us to add value and enhance or create property concentrations in and around retirement or vacation destinations and urban areas to capitalize on operating synergies;
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Selectively acquiring parcels of land adjacent to our Properties that offer opportunities for us to expand our existing communities with additional Sites;
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Selecting joint venture partners that share business objectives, growth initiatives and risk profiles similar to ours;
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Managing our capital structure in order to maintain financial flexibility, minimize exposure to interest rate fluctuations and maintain an appropriate degree of leverage to maximize return on capital; and
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Developing and maintaining relationships with various capital providers.
These initiatives and their implementation were determined by our management team and ratified by our Board of Directors and may be subject to change or amendment at any time.
Acquisitions and Dispositions
We invest in properties in sought-after locations near retirement and vacation destinations and urban areas across the United States with a focus on delivering value for residents and guests as well as stockholders. Over the last decade, we have continued to increase the number of Properties in our portfolio (including joint venture Properties), from approximately 382 Properties with over 141,000 Sites to 444 Properties with over 169,200 Sites as of December 31, 2021. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we acquired 17 Properties (five RV communities, eleven marinas, and a parcel of land occupied by a portion of an RV community) with 6,774 Sites. We also acquired three land parcels adjacent to certain Properties consisting of approximately 700 developable acres. We continually review the Properties in our portfolio to ensure we are delivering on our business and customer service objectives. Over the last five years, we redeployed capital to Properties in markets we believe have greater long-term potential and sold five all-age MH communities located in Indiana and Michigan that were not aligned with our long-term goals.
We believe there continues to be opportunities for property acquisitions. Based on industry reports, we estimate there are approximately 50,000 MH properties and approximately 8,000 RV properties (excluding government owned properties) in North America and approximately 4,500 marinas in the U.S. Many of these properties are not operated by large owners/operators and approximately 3,700 of the MH properties, 1,100 of the RV properties and 500 of the marinas contain 200 sites or more. We believe this relatively high degree of fragmentation provides us the opportunity to purchase additional properties. We also believe we have a competitive advantage in the acquisition of additional properties due to our experienced management, significant presence in major real estate markets and access to capital resources. We utilize market information systems to identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities, including the use of a market database to review the primary economic indicators of the various locations in which we expect to expand our operations. We are actively seeking to acquire and are engaged at any time in various stages of negotiations relating to the possible acquisition of additional properties, which may include outstanding contracts to acquire properties that are subject to the satisfactory completion of our due diligence review.
Acquisitions will be financed from the most efficient available sources of capital, which may include undistributed Funds from Operations (“FFO”), issuance of additional equity securities, including under our at-the-market (“ATM”) equity offering program, sales of investments, collateralized and uncollateralized borrowings, including our existing line of credit and issuance of debt securities. In addition, we have acquired and expect to acquire properties in transactions that include the issuance of OP Units as consideration for the acquired properties. We believe that an acquisition structure that includes our Operating Partnership has permitted and will permit us to acquire additional properties in transactions that may defer all or a portion of the sellers' tax consequences.
When evaluating potential acquisitions, we consider, among others, the following factors:
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Current and projected cash flows of the property;
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Geographic area and the type of property;
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Replacement cost of the property, including land values, entitlements and zoning;
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Location, construction quality, condition and design of the property, including vacant land and its location relative to one or more of our existing properties;
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Potential for capital appreciation of the property;
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Terms of tenant leases or usage rights;
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Climate risk;
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REIT tax compliance;
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Sellers' reputation;
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Opportunity to enhance the customer experience and add value through management expertise;
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Potential for economies of scale through property concentrations;
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Potential for economic growth and the tax and regulatory environment of the community in which the property is located;
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Potential for expansion, including increasing the number of Sites;
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Occupancy and demand by customers for properties of a similar type in the vicinity;
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Prospects for liquidity through sale, financing or refinancing of the property;
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Competition from existing properties and the potential for the construction of new properties in the area; and
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Working capital demands.
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When evaluating potential dispositions, we consider, among others, the following factors:
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Whether the Property meets our current investment criteria;
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Our desire to exit certain non-core markets and reallocate the capital into core markets; and
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Our ability to sell the Property at a price that we believe will provide an appropriate return for our stockholders.
When investing capital, we consider all potential uses of the capital, including returning capital to our stockholders. Our Board of Directors periodically reviews the conditions under which we may repurchase our stock. These conditions include, but are not limited to, market price, balance sheet flexibility, other opportunities and capital requirements.
Property Expansions
Development - Current Portfolio.
An integral part of our growth and investment strategy is to evaluate each Property for expansion opportunities. Investment evaluation consists of reviewing the following: local market conditions, demographic trends, zoning and entitlements, infrastructure requirements, financial feasibility, projected performance and property operations. When justified, development of land available for expansion (“Expansion Sites”) allows us to leverage existing facilities and amenities. We believe our ability to increase density translates to greater value creation and cash flows through operational efficiencies. Overall, approximately 123 of our Properties and four land parcels have potential Expansion Sites, offering approximately 6,500 available acres. Refer to Item 2. Properties, which includes detail regarding the developable acres available at each property.
Acquisition - Expanding Portfolio.
In selecting acquisition targets, we focus on properties with existing operations in place and contiguous Expansion Sites. Underwriting a project with these features allows us to access the previously untapped potential of such properties. For example, over the past three years, we have acquired 41 Properties, four non-operating ground up development assets and 11 land parcels that contain approximately 1,500 acres for future expansion.
Sustainability Strategy
ELS’ commitment to sustainability embraces a holistic approach which aims to support our business model, minimize our environmental impact, maintain a safe and healthy workplace and uphold a high standard of business ethics and conduct. We understand the value of continuing to focus on sustainable practices and the highest standard of business ethics and practices, as they are critical to our overall success and building long-term stakeholder value. With a dedicated Sustainability team, we are committed to incorporating ESG principles into our business operations in collaboration with heads of departments.
In 2019, we formed an Environmental, Social and Governance Taskforce (“ESG Taskforce”) to support our on-going commitment to environmental, social, governance and other public policy matters relevant to us (collectively “ESG Matters”). Led by the sustainability team and overseen by our Chief Operating Officer, the ESG Taskforce is comprised of a cross-functional team of employees from asset management, investor relations, compliance, communications, operations, marketing, risk management, financial reporting, legal and human resources.
The ESG Taskforce reports on ESG Matters to the Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors and senior management. The Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for the review of our ESG strategy, initiatives and policies. Additionally, the Audit Committee is responsible for the discussion and review of policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management, including, but not limited to, human rights and ESG risks.
At ELS, sustainability is at the core of Our Nature through Uniting People, Places & Purpose.
Our People.
With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, our employees are empowered to take ownership in their jobs and make a difference. ELS is a place where talent is recognized and internal growth is promoted, making it an ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career. We encourage our employees to take time away from work to focus on their physical and mental well-being and offer a comprehensive benefit package including five mental health and well-being days for employees, paid parental and paid family leave programs that exceed minimum regulatory requirements and paid volunteer time off. All benefits eligible employees can take time off to volunteer at a charitable organization of their choice. Employees are encouraged to use this time to make a difference in their communities.
Making a positive impact in the greater communities in which we operate not only helps us make a difference in the lives of others, but also enhances our knowledge of and connection to the people and places we serve. Throughout our Properties across North America, we work to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for everyone – residents, guests and employees. Funded through the generosity of our employees and friends of ELS, ConsiderOthers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
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charity that provides financial and other assistance to our residents and employees. Our Making a Difference in Our Communities initiative supports the generosity given in response to COVID-19. From creating care packages, to delivering hot meals, to making face masks and more, we have seen so many examples of neighbors reaching out to help neighbors, working together to help first responders and providing benefit to their greater communities. These acts of kindness enhance the bonds our customers have with each other and to our communities. We are proud to help foster these efforts in our communities.
Our Places.
Our Properties are located where our customers aspire to be – where they want to live, work and grow, where they want to retire or raise their family and where they want to vacation and spend their valued leisure time. We consider it a great responsibility to own and operate lifestyle-oriented properties among diverse landscapes and natural habitats and to ensure our properties remain desirable destinations for future generations. We are committed to maintaining biodiversity across our portfolio and operating assets that are connected to their local and natural environments. As a result, the consideration of environmental factors has always been part of our culture in the daily operation of our business.
Through sustainable practices, we are taking action to use resources efficiently and reduce our impact on the environment. We are committed to seeking opportunities to expand the use of renewable energy throughout our portfolio. Some of our Properties have on-site solar systems that reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, reduce electricity expense and are a valued amenity we can offer our guests through RV covered storage areas. We are investing in efficient, innovative and smart technology and infrastructure to enhance resident relations, simplify operations and ensure regulatory compliance. We continue to invest in our water and electric meter program to replace submeters with a real time automatic meter reading system to monitor usage and proactively identify water leaks and wasted energy. We are consistently improving the quality of our housing stock through the purchase of ENERGY STAR® certified homes, where available.
Our Purpose.
It is of the utmost importance to us that we maintain the highest level of ethical standards in our processes, customs and policies. Whether we are working with customers or vendors, our actions are guided by a clear set of established principles. We hold ourselves accountable for ethical business practices. All facets of ELS, employees, management and our Board of Directors, are expected to act with honesty, integrity, fairness and respect. We have an ESG policy to incorporate ESG considerations into our business and a Human Rights and Labor Rights Statement that confirms our policies on the topics of Fair Labor Practices, Child Labor, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking, Health and Safety, Diversity and Inclusion and Ethical Conduct. To help employees report potential misconduct, we have a confidential multi-lingual Alertline for reporting Ethics and Compliance concerns and a confidential hotline for all employees to report workplace health and safety concerns.
We have a stakeholder engagement approach that enables us to understand our stakeholders’ perceptions and concerns, encourages regular dialogue and leverages industry frameworks to communicate our ESG impacts. Further information on our sustainability strategy and ESG efforts can be found on our website at https://www.equitylifestyleproperties.com/sustainability. The information on our internet site is not part of, nor incorporated into, this annual report on Form 10-K.
Leases or Usage Rights
At our Properties, a typical lease for the rental of a Site between us and the owner or renter of a home is month-to-month or for a one-year term, renewable upon the consent of both parties or, in some instances, as provided by statute. These leases are cancellable, depending on applicable law, for non-payment of rent, violation of Property rules and regulations or other specified defaults. Long-term leases are in effect at approximately 15,010 Sites in 11 of our Properties. Some of these leases are subject to rental rate increases based on the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”), in some instances allowing for pass-throughs of certain items such as real estate taxes, utility expenses and capital expenditures. Generally, adjustments to our rental rates, if appropriate, are made on an annual basis.
In Florida, which represents 38.3% of total sites and 44.0% of total property operating revenues, in connection with offering a Site in a MH community for rent, the MH community owner must deliver to the prospective resident a prospectus required by Florida Statutes Chapter 723.011, which must first be approved by the state's regulatory agency. The prospectus contains certain required disclosures regarding the community, the rights and obligations of the MH community owner and residents and a copy of the lease agreement. A prospectus may describe what factors the MH community owner can use to justify a rental rate increase and may contain limitations on the rights of the MH community to increase rental rates. However, in the absence of such limitations, the MH community owner may increase rental rates to market, subject to certain advance notice requirements and a statutory requirement that the rental increase and rental rates be reasonable. See further discussion below related to rent control legislation.
At Properties zoned for RV use, we have long-term relationships with many of our seasonal and transient residents and guests, who typically enter into short-term rental agreements. Generally, these residents and guests cannot live full time on these Properties for reasons including their seasonal nature. Many of them also leave deposits to reserve a Site for the following year.
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Properties operated under the Thousand Trails brand are primarily utilized to serve subscription members. Available Sites within these Properties may also be utilized by non-members. A membership subscription grants the member access to these Properties on a continuous basis of up to 14 days in exchange for an annual payment. In addition, members are eligible to upgrade their subscriptions, which increase usage rights during the membership term. Each membership upgrade requires a non-refundable upfront payment, for which we offer financing options to eligible members. Most of the subscription contracts provide for an annual dues increase, usually based on increases in the CPI.
Regulations and Insurance
General
. Our Properties are subject to a variety of laws, ordinances and regulations, including regulations relating to recreational facilities such as swimming pools, clubhouses and other common areas, regulations relating to providing utility services, such as electricity, and regulations relating to operating water and wastewater treatment facilities at certain Properties. We believe that each Property has all material permits and approvals necessary to operate. We renew these permits and approvals in the ordinary course of business.
Insurance
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Properties are insured against risks that may cause property damage and business interruption, including events such as fire, flood, earthquake, or windstorm. The relevant insurance policies contain deductible requirements, coverage limits and particular exclusions. Our current property and casualty insurance policies with respect to our MH and RV Properties, which we plan to renew, expire on April 1, 2022. We have a $125.0 million loss limit per occurrence with respect to our MH and RV all-risk property insurance program including named windstorms. This loss limit is subject to additional sub-limits as set forth in the policy form, including, among others, a $25.0 million aggregate loss limit for earthquakes in California. The deductibles for this policy primarily range from a $500,000 minimum to 5.0% per unit of insurance for most catastrophic events. For most catastrophic events, there is an additional one-time aggregate deductible of $2 million, which is capped at $1 million per occurrence. We have separate insurance policies with respect to our marina Properties. Those casualty policies, which we recently renewed, expire on November 1, 2022 and the property insurance program, which we plan to renew, expires on April 1, 2022 and has a minimum deductible of $100,000. A deductible indicates our maximum exposure, subject to policy limits and sub-limits, in the event of a loss.
Rent Control Legislation
. At certain Properties, state and local rent control laws dictate the structure of rent increases and in some cases, outline the ability to recover the costs of capital improvements. Enactment of such laws has been considered at various times in other jurisdictions. We presently expect to continue to maintain Properties and may purchase additional properties in markets that are either subject to rent control or in which rent related legislation exists or may be enacted. For example, Florida law requires that rental increases be reasonable and Delaware law requires rental increases greater than the changes in the CPI to be justified. Also, certain jurisdictions in California in which we own Properties limit rent increases to changes in the CPI or some percentage of the CPI. As part of our effort to realize the value of Properties subject to restrictive regulations, we have initiated lawsuits at times against various municipalities imposing such regulations in an attempt to balance the interests of our stockholders with the interests of our residents and guests.
Membership Properties.
Many states also have consumer protection laws regulating right-to-use or campground membership sales and the financing of such sales. Some states have laws requiring us to register with a state agency and obtain a permit to market (see Item 1A. Risk Factors). At certain Properties primarily used as membership campgrounds, state statutes limit our ability to close a Property unless a reasonable substitute Property is made available for members to use.
Industry
We believe that demand for manufactured housing, RV communities and marinas will continue to outpace supply in the near future. We expect much of this demand will continue to come from baby boomers, who may seek an active RV lifestyle or a permanent retirement or vacation establishment. In addition, we expect the exposure to Generation X, Millennials and Gen Z will contribute to the demand, as these groups focus on affordability, prefer housing quality over size and pursue unique experiences. We believe that our Properties and our business model provide an attractive destination for customers as they seek value in their housing and recreational options. Positive trends in categories such as customer demographics, the quality of manufactured housing construction and limited property supply, among others, fuel our belief that our Properties are well positioned for the future:
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Barriers to Entry:
We believe that the supply of new properties in locations we target will be constrained by barriers to entry. While we have seen a modest increase in ground-up development, primarily of RV properties, the most significant barrier continues to be the difficulty of securing zoning permits from local authorities. This has been the result of (i) the public perception of manufactured housing and (ii) the fact that MH and RV communities generate less tax revenue than conventional housing properties because the homes are treated as personal property (a benefit to the
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homeowner) rather than real property. Further, the length of time between investment in a property's development and the attainment of stabilized occupancy and the generation of profit is significant. The initial development of the infrastructure may take up to three years and once a property is ready for occupancy, it may be difficult to attract customers to an empty property.
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Customer Base
: We believe that properties tend to achieve and maintain a stable rate of occupancy due to the following factors: (i) customers typically own their own homes, (ii) properties tend to foster a sense of community as a result of amenities, such as clubhouses and recreational and social activities, (iii) customers often sell their homes in-place (similar to site-built residential housing), resulting in no interruption of rental payments to us and (iv) moving a factory-built home from one property to another involves substantial cost and effort.
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Lifestyle Choice
: There are currently over 1 million RV camp sites in privately owned RV parks and campgrounds in the United States per the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (“ARVC”). According to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (the “RVIA”) in 2021, RV ownership has reached record levels. More than 11.2 million households now own an RV, a 26% increase since 2011 and a 62% increase since 2001. RV ownership is split almost equally between those over and under the age of 55, with significant growth among 18 to 34 year-olds, who now make up 22% of the market. The 73 million people born in the United States from 1946 to 1964, or “baby boomers,” make up one of the largest and fastest growing segments in this market. According to the RVIA, data suggested that RV sales are expected to benefit from an increase in demand from those born in the United States from 1980 to 2003, or millennials and Gen Z, over the coming years. The study showed that both age groups are becoming RVers for life with 84% of 18-to-34-year-olds planning to buy another RV in the next 5 years. The consumers most likely to purchase RVs, according to a study conducted with Nielsen in 2016 by Go RVing, a coalition of RV industry trade groups, are families searching for adventures, individuals looking for locations with natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor sports and recreation and kid-free adult adventurers enjoying the freedom, convenience and low-cost options of RVs. Ownership is spread widely not only across age levels but also across genders, as well as household income and education. According to “The 2021 North American Camping Report”, the use of RVs as a primary camping accommodation by campers increased 14.7% from 2019 to 2020.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2019, every day 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old and all baby boomers will be at least age 65 by 2030. We believe that this population segment, seeking an active lifestyle, will provide opportunities for our future growth. As RV owners age and move beyond the more active RV lifestyle, they will often seek permanent retirement or vacation establishments. Manufactured homes and cottages have become an increasingly popular housing alternative. According to 2018 U.S. Census Bureau National Population Projections figures, the population of people ages 55 and older is expected to grow 17% within the next 15 years.
We believe that the housing choices in our Properties are especially attractive to such individuals throughout this lifestyle cycle. Our Properties offer an appealing amenity package, close proximity to local services, social activities, low maintenance and a secure environment. In fact, many of our Properties allow for this cycle to occur within a single Property.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (“NMMA”) released its 2020 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract in June 2021. In a record year for the boating industry, 2020’s total recreational marine expenditures reached a high of $49.4 billion, a 14.2% increase over 2019. NMMA’s data show 415,000 first-time boat buyers entered the market in 2020.
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (“BEA”) published figures confirming that the level of demand for recreational marine purchases has continued in 2021, with boat spending almost 50% higher than before the pandemic. According to the BEA, boating and fishing represent the largest outdoor recreation activities in the U.S., with $23.6 billion in current-dollar value added to the economy.
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Construction Quality:
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's (“HUD”) standards for manufactured housing construction quality are the only federal standards governing housing quality of any type in the United States. Manufactured homes produced since 1976 have received a “red and silver” government seal certifying that they were built in compliance with the federal code. The code regulates manufactured home design and construction, strength and durability, fire resistance and energy efficiency and the installation and performance of heating, plumbing, air conditioning, thermal and electrical systems. In newer homes, top grade lumber and dry wall materials are common. Also, manufacturers are required to follow the same fire codes as builders of site-built structures. In 1994, following the devastation left by Hurricane Andrew, HUD introduced regulations that established different wind zones across the country. As a result, any homes set in place since 1994 must be able to withstand wind speeds of 70 miles per hour in Zone 1, 100 miles per hour in Zone 2 and 110 miles per hour in Zone 3. While most of the United States is designated wind Zone 1, areas most likely to be impacted by hurricanes are either Zone 2 or Zone 3.
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Although construction of cottages, which are generally smaller homes, do not come under the same HUD regulations, they are built and certified in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (“NFPA”) 1192-15 and American National Standards Institute (“ANSI”) A119.5 consensus standards for park model recreational vehicles and have many of the same quality features. The RVIA operates a safety standards and inspection program that requires member manufacturers of all recreation vehicles, including park model RVs, to certify that each unit built complies with the requirements of the applicable standards.
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Comparability to Site-Built Homes:
Since inception, the manufactured housing industry has experienced a trend toward multi-section homes. The average current manufactured homes are approximately 1,471 square feet. Many such homes have nine-foot or vaulted ceilings, fireplaces and as many as four bedrooms and closely resemble single-family ranch-style site-built homes at a fraction of the price. At our Properties, there is an active resale or rental market for these larger homes. According to the 2020 U.S. Census American Community Survey, manufactured homes represent 7.5% of single-family housing units.
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Second Home and Vacation Home Demographics
: The National Association of Realtors (“NAR”) recently released their 2021 Vacation Home Counties Report, which indicated that vacation home sales have been surging throughout the pandemic. In 2020, vacation home sales rose by 16.4%, outpacing the 5.6% growth in total existing-home sales. Vacation home sales have continued to pick up during January-April 2021, rising by 57.2% year-over-year, more than twice the 20% growth in total existing-home sales during the same period. The median existing home sales price on average rose by 14.2% in vacation home counties, compared to 10.1% in non-vacation home counties. The share of vacation home sales to total existing-home sales increased to 6.7% in the first four months of 2021, up from a 5% share in 2019. According to the NAR, the surge in the demand for vacation homes has occurred during the pandemic when people have been able to work from home, students are schooled virtually, people are taking safety precautions and staying away from crowded areas and with urban-based recreation limited by social distancing regulations.
In 2020, the number of recent home buyers who own more than one home was 17%, up from 16% in 2019, according to NAR. NAR reports that owning more than one property was most common for buyers aged 65 years and older at 22%. Additionally, NAR reports that of second homebuyers from October 2015 through September 2020, 39% purchased in resort areas, 16% purchased in small towns and 15% purchased in rural areas. Looking ahead, we expect continued strong demand from baby boomers and Generation X. We believe these individuals will continue to drive the market for second-home sales as vacation properties, investment opportunities, or retirement retreats. We believe it is likely that over the next decade we will continue to see high levels of second-home sales and that manufactured homes and cottages in our Properties will continue to provide a viable second-home alternative to site-built homes.
Notwithstanding our belief that the industry information highlighted above provides us with significant long-term growth opportunities, our short-term growth opportunities could be disrupted by the following:
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Shipments:
According to statistics compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau, manufactured home shipments to dealers in 2021 appeared to be the highest MH shipment year since 2006. According to the RVIA, wholesale shipments of RVs increased significantly by 39.5% in 2021 to approximately 600,240 units as compared to 2020, providing the highest annual shipment total on record. The 2021 shipment total surpassed the previous record set in 2017 of 504,600 shipments by 19%. The shipment numbers for 2021 reflect increasing consumer interest in RVing and the growth in consumer demand to purchase RVs.
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Sales:
Retail sales of RVs totaled approximately 512,673 in 2021, a 7.6% increase from 2020 RV sales of 476,401 and a 23.4% increase from 2019 RV sales of 415,325. We believe consumers viewed RVs as a safe way to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle, travel and see the country. The enduring appeal of the RV lifestyle has translated into continued strength in RV sales, as 2021 is the highest sales year for the industry. RV sales could continue to benefit from the increased demand from the baby boomers and Millennials. Financing options are also available as RV dealers typically have relationships with third-party lenders, who provide financing for the purchase of a RV.
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Availability of financing:
Although RV financing is readily available, the economic and legislative environment has generally made it difficult for buyers of both manufactured homes and RVs to obtain financing. Legislation enacted in 2008 and effective in 2010, known as the SAFE Act (Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act) requires community owners interested in providing financing to buyers of manufactured homes to register as mortgage loan originators in states where they engage in such financing. In comparison to financing available to buyers of site-built homes, the few third-party financing sources available to buyers of manufactured homes offer financing with higher down payments, higher rates and shorter maturities and loan approval is subject to more stringent underwriting criteria. In 2013, we entered into a joint venture, ECHO Financing, LLC, to buy and sell homes and purchase loans made by an unaffiliated lender to residents at our Properties. See Item 1A. Risk Factors and consolidated financial statements and related notes beginning on page F-1 of this Form 10-K for more detailed information.
Under the existing administration, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (the “FHFA”), overseer of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac (the “GSEs”) and the Federal Home Loan Banks, has focused on equitable access to affordable and sustainable housing. In 2017, the FHFA published the Underserved Markets Plans for 2018-2020 (the “GSE Plans”) under the Duty-To-Serve (“DTS”) provisions mandated by the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992, as amended by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. The GSEs subsequently added a 2021 Plan as a one-year extension and have since submitted their current 2022-2024 Plans to FHFA and have received comment.
The FHFA mandate requires the GSE Plans to address leadership in developing loan products and flexible underwriting guidelines in underserved markets to facilitate a secondary market for mortgages on manufactured homes titled as real property or personal property, blanket loans for certain categories of manufactured housing communities, preserving the affordability of housing for renters and homebuyers, and housing in rural markets.
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While the FHFA and the current GSE 2022-24 DTS Plans may have a positive impact on the ability of our customers to obtain chattel financing, the actual impact on us, as well as the industry, cannot be determined at this time.
Available Information
We file reports electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The SEC maintains a website that contains reports, proxy information and statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. We also maintain a website with information about us as well as our press releases, investor presentations and filings with the SEC at http://www.equitylifestyleproperties.com, which can be accessed free of charge. We intend to post material on our website from time to time that contains material non-public information. The posting of such information is intended to comply with our disclosure requirements under Regulation Fair Disclosure. Accordingly, in addition to following our SEC filings and public conference calls, we encourage investors, the media and others interested in us to review the business and financial information we post on our website. The information contained on our website, or available by hyperlink from our website, is not incorporated into this Form 10-K or other documents we file with, or furnish to, the SEC. Requests for copies of our filings with the SEC and other investor inquiries should be directed to:
Investor Relations Department
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Two North Riverside Plaza
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Phone: 1-800-247-5279
e-mail: investor_relations@equitylifestyle.com
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
The following risk factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-K and presented elsewhere by our management from time to time. These risk factors may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that are currently not believed to be material may also affect our actual results.
Risks Relating to Our Operations and Real Estate Investments
The Economic Performance and Value of Our Properties Are Subject to Risks Associated with the Real Estate Industry
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The economic performance and value of our Properties could be adversely affected by various factors, many of which are outside of our control. These factors include but are not limited to the following:
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changes in the national, regional and/or local economies;
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the attractiveness of our Properties to customers, competition from other MH and RV communities and lifestyle-oriented properties and marinas and alternative forms of housing (such as apartment buildings and site-built single-family homes);
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the ability of MH, RV and boat manufacturers to adapt to changes in the economy and the availability of units from these manufacturers;
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the ability of our potential customers to sell or lease their existing residences in order to purchase homes or cottages at our Properties and heightened price sensitivity for seasonal and second homebuyers;
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the ability of our potential customers to obtain financing on the purchase of manufactured homes and cottages, RVs and/or boats;
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our ability to attract new customers and retain them for our membership subscriptions and upgrade sales business;
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our ability to collect payments from customers and pay or control operating costs, including real estate taxes and insurance;
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the ability of our assets to generate income sufficient to pay our expenses, service our debt and maintain our Properties;
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our ability to diversify, reconfigure our portfolio promptly in response to changing economic or other conditions and sell our Properties timely due to the illiquid nature of real estate investments;
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unfavorable weather conditions, especially on holiday weekends in the spring and summer months, which are peak business periods for our transient customers;
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changes in climate and the occurrence of natural disasters or catastrophic events, including acts of war and terrorist attacks;
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fluctuations in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar to other currencies, primarily the Canadian dollar due to Canadian customers, who frequently visit our southern Properties;
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changes in U.S. social, economic and political conditions, laws and governmental regulations, including policies governing rent control, fair and equitable access to housing, property zoning, taxation, minimum wages, chattel financing, health care, foreign trade, regulatory compliance, manufacturing, development and investment;
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an inflationary environment in which the costs to operate and maintain our communities increase at a rate greater than our ability to increase rents;
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fiscal policies, instability or inaction at the U.S. federal government level, which may lead to federal government shutdowns or negative impacts on the U.S. economy; and
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COVID-19, or other highly infectious or contagious diseases, which has had and could continue to have an adverse effect on our business.
Changes in or the occurrence of any of these factors could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, market price of our common stock and our ability to make expected distributions to our stockholders or result in claims, including, but not limited to, foreclosure by a lender in the event of our inability to service our debt.
Economic Downturn in Markets with a Large Concentration of Our Properties May Adversely Affect Our Financial Condition, Results of Operations, Cash Flows and Ability to Make Distributions
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Our success is dependent upon economic conditions in the U.S. generally and in the geographic areas where a substantial number of our Properties are located. As we have a large concentration of properties in certain markets, most notably Florida, California and Arizona, which comprise 44.0%, 12.7% and 9.4%, respectively, of our total property operating revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021, adverse market and economic conditions in these areas could significantly affect factors, such as occupancy and rental rates and could have a significant impact on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows
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and ability to make distributions. Furthermore, stay-at-home orders and travel restrictions could adversely impact the ability of our customers to visit our Properties. In a recession or under other adverse economic conditions, non-earning assets and write-downs are likely to increase as debtors fail to meet their payment obligations. Although we maintain reserves for credit losses in amounts that we believe are sufficient to provide adequate protection against potential write-downs in our portfolio, these amounts could prove to be insufficient.
Certain of Our Properties, Primarily Our RV Communities and Marinas, are Subject to Seasonality and Cyclicality.
Some of our RV communities and marinas are used primarily by vacationers and campers. These Properties experience seasonal demand, which generally increases in the spring and summer months and decreases in the fall and winter months. As such, results for a certain quarter may not be indicative of the results of future quarters. In addition, since our RV communities and marinas are primarily used by vacationers and campers, economic cyclicality resulting in a downturn that affects discretionary spending and disposable income for leisure-time activities could adversely affect our cash flows.
Our Properties May Not Be Readily Adaptable to Other Uses.
Properties in our portfolio, including marinas and certain RV communities, are specific-use properties and may contain features or assets that have limited alternative uses. These Properties may also have distinct operational functions that involve specific procedures and training. If the operations of any of our Properties become unprofitable due to industry competition, operational execution or otherwise, then it may not be feasible to operate the Property for another use and the value of certain features or assets used at the Property, or the Property itself, may be impaired. Should any of these events occur, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely impacted.
Competition for Acquisitions May Result in Increased Prices for Properties and Associated Costs and Increased Costs of Financing.
Other real estate investors with significant capital may compete with us for attractive investment opportunities. Such competition could increase prices for Properties and result in increased fixed costs, including real estate taxes. To the extent we are unable to effectively compete or acquire properties on favorable terms, our ability to expand our business could be adversely affected.
New Acquisitions May Fail to Perform as Expected and the Intended Benefits May Not Be Realized, Which Could Have a Negative Impact on Our Operations and the Market Price of Our Common Stock.
We may continue to acquire Properties. However, newly acquired Properties may fail to perform as expected and could pose risks for our ongoing operations including the following:
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integration may prove costly or time-consuming and may divert our attention from the management of daily operations;
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we may be unable to access capital or we may encounter difficulties, such as increases in financing costs;
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we may incur costs and expenses associated with any undisclosed or potential liabilities;
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we may experience a real estate tax re-assessment imposed by local governmental authorities that may result in higher real estate taxes than anticipated;
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unforeseen difficulties may arise in integrating an acquisition into our portfolio;
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expected synergies may not materialize; and
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we may acquire properties in new markets where we face risks associated with lack of market knowledge such as understanding of the local economy, the local governmental and/or local permit procedures.
As a result of the foregoing, we may not accurately estimate or identify all costs necessary to bring an acquired Property up to standards established for our intended market position. As such, we cannot provide assurance that any acquisition we make will be accretive to us in the near term or at all. Furthermore, if we fail to realize the intended benefits of an acquisition, the market price of our common stock could decline to the extent that the market price reflects those benefits.
Development and Expansion Properties May Fail to Perform as Expected and the Intended Benefits May Not Be Realized, Which Could Have a Negative Impact on Our Operations and the Market Price of Our Common Stock.
We may periodically consider development and expansion activities, which are subject to risks such as construction costs exceeding original estimates and construction and lease-up delays resulting in increased construction costs and lower than expected revenues. The construction and building industry, similar to many other industries, is experiencing worldwide supply chain disruptions due to a multitude of factors that are beyond our control. As a result, we may be unable to complete our
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development or redevelopment projects timely and/or within our budget, which may affect our ability to lease to potential customers and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. To the extent we engage third-party contractors to complete development or expansion activities, there is no guarantee that they can complete these activities on time and in accordance with our plans and specifications. We may also be unable to obtain necessary entitlements and required governmental permits that could result in increased costs or the delay or abandonment of these activities. Additionally, there can be no assurance that these properties will operate better as a result of development or expansion activities due to various factors, including lower than anticipated occupancy and rental rates causing a property to be unprofitable or less profitable than originally estimated.
We Regularly Expend Capital to Maintain, Repair and Renovate Our Properties, Which Could Negatively Impact Our Financial Condition, Results of Operations and Cash Flows.
We may, or we may be required to, from time to time make significant capital expenditures to maintain or enhance the competitiveness of our Properties, including infrastructure improvements. In addition, as most of our residents own their homes located in our Properties, the replacement, repairs and refurbishment of these homes may not be within our control. If our Properties are not as attractive to current and prospective customers as compared to the properties owned by our competitors, we could lose customers or suffer lower rental rates. However, there is no assurance that any capital expenditure would result in higher occupancy or higher rental rates. In addition, the price of commodities and skilled labor for our construction projects may increase unpredictably due to external factors, including supply chain disruptions. It is uncertain whether we would be able to source the essential commodities, supplies, materials, and skilled labor timely or at all without incurring significant costs or delays, particularly during times of economic uncertainty resulting from events outside of our control, including, but not limited to, the effects of COVID-19. To the extent that the expenditures exceed our available cash, we may need to secure new financing.
Our Ability to Renew Ground Leases Could Adversely Affect Our Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
We own the buildings and leasehold improvements at certain Properties that are subject to long-term ground leases. For various reasons, landowners may not want to renew the ground lease agreements with similar terms and conditions, if at all, which could adversely impact our ability to operate these Properties and generate revenues. We have 14 Properties in our portfolio subject to ground lease agreements for land, which we do not own. Four of the 14 Properties, which generated approximately $6.0 million of income from operations for the year ended December 31, 2021, are subject to ground lease agreements with a final expiration date before 2023. See Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 16. Commitment and Contingencies.
Our Ability to Sell or Rent Manufactured Homes Could Be Impaired, Resulting in Reduced Cash Flows.
Selling and renting homes is a primary part of our business.
Our ability to sell or rent manufactured homes could be adversely affected by any of the following factors:
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disruptions in the single-family housing market;
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local conditions, such as an oversupply of lifestyle-oriented properties or a reduction in demand for lifestyle-oriented properties;
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increased costs to acquire homes;
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our ability to obtain an adequate supply of homes at reasonable costs from MH suppliers;
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our ability to acquire or develop existing land suitable for home building;
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the ability of customers to obtain affordable financing; and
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demographics, such as the retirement of “baby boomers” and their demand for access to our lifestyle-oriented Properties.
Regulation of Chattel Financing May Affect Our Ability to Sell Homes.
Since 2010, the regulatory environment has made it difficult for purchasers of manufactured homes and RVs to obtain financing. The Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act requires community owners interested in providing financing for customer purchases of manufactured homes to register as mortgage loan originators in states where they engage in such financing. In addition, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act amended the Truth in Lending Act and other consumer protection laws by adding requirements for residential mortgage loans, including limitations on mortgage origination activities, restrictions on high-cost mortgages and new standards for appraisals. The law also requires lenders to make a reasonable investigation into a borrower's ability to repay a loan. These requirements make it more difficult for homeowners to obtain affordable financing to obtain loans to purchase manufactured housing or RVs. Homeowners' ability to obtain affordable financing could affect our ability to sell homes.
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Our Investments in Joint Ventures Could Be Adversely Affected by Our Lack of Sole Decision-Making Authority Regarding Major Decisions, Our Reliance on Our Joint Venture Partners' Financial Condition, Any Disputes That May Arise Between Us and Our Joint Venture Partners and Our Exposure to Potential Losses From the Actions of Our Joint Venture Partners.
We have joint ventures with other investors. We currently and may continue to acquire properties or make investments in joint ventures with other persons or entities when we believe circumstances warrant the use of such structures. Joint venture investments involve risks not present with respect to our wholly owned Properties, including the following:
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Our joint venture partners may experience financial distress, become bankrupt or fail to fund their share of required capital contributions due to adverse economic conditions, which could delay construction or development of a property, increase our financial commitment to the joint venture or adversely impact the ongoing operations of the joint venture;
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Our joint venture partners may have business interests or goals with respect to a property that conflict with our business interests and goals, which could increase the likelihood of disputes regarding the ownership, management or disposition of the property and
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We may be unable to take actions that are opposed by our joint venture partners under arrangements that require us to share decision-making authority over major decisions affecting the ownership or operation of the joint venture and any property owned by the joint venture, such as the sale or financing of the property or the making of additional capital contributions for the benefit of the venture.
At times we have entered into agreements providing for joint and several liability with our partners. Frequently, we and our partners may each have the right to trigger a buy-sell arrangement, which could cause us to sell our interest, or acquire our partners' interest, at a time when we otherwise would not have initiated such a transaction. Any of these risks could materially and adversely affect our ability to generate and recognize attractive returns on our joint venture investments, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and distributions to our stockholders.
There is a Risk of Accidents, Injuries or Outbreaks Occurring at Our Properties Which May Negatively Impact Our Operations.
While we maintain and promote safety at our Properties, there are inherent risks associated with certain features, assets and activities at our communities. An accident, injury or outbreak at any of our communities, particularly an accident, injury or outbreak involving the safety of residents, guests and employees, may be associated with claims against us involving higher assertions of damages and/or higher public visibility. The occurrence of an accident, injury or outbreak at any of our communities could also cause damage to our brand or reputation, lead to loss of consumer confidence in us, reduce occupancy at our communities and negatively impact our results of operations.
Our Success Depends, in Part, on Our Ability to Attract and Retain Talented Employees.
Our ability to attract, retain and motivate talented employees could significantly impact our future performance. Competition for these individuals is intense and there is no assurance that we will retain our key officers and employees or that we will be able to attract and retain other highly qualified individuals in the future.
Our Business Operations are Dependent on the Effective Operation of Technology.
We rely on software and computer systems to process and store information required for our business operations. Additionally, with the outbreak of COVID-19, certain of our corporate and regional staff have been regularly working remotely, further increasing our dependence on technology to complete our business processes. Any disruption to these systems or to third-party vendors that maintain these systems could adversely affect our business operations. While we maintain and require our vendors to maintain appropriate back-up copies of our information, transitioning to a new system or vendor can be time-consuming and disruptive. Additionally, it is important for us to explore and evolve with new developments in technology to stay competitive. For example, our consumers rely on our technology platforms to make reservations; and therefore, these user interfaces must be understandable and easy to use. It may require investment of both time and expense to implement a new system or upgrade our existing technology. Interruptions to any of the above could lead to lost revenues, interruptions in our business operations and damage to our business reputation.
The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted us and COVID-19, or the future outbreak of other highly infectious or contagious diseases, could materially and adversely impact or disrupt our business, including our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
COVID-19 has had and another pandemic could have, significant repercussions across regional, national and global economies and financial markets and has and could continue to trigger periods of regional, national and global economic slowdown or recessions. Many U.S. cities and states, including cities and states where our offices and properties are located,
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have implemented measures to combat COVID-19, including quarantines, shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders, social distancing requirements and restrictions on travel and the types of business that may continue to operate. Although vaccines for COVID-19 have been developed and administered, we can provide no assurance as to their widespread adoption and continued efficacy against any new variants at levels sufficient to address the COVID-19 pandemic, or that there will not be lasting changes in consumer behavior as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that may impact our business. See “Item 7. Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - COVID-19 Pandemic Update.”
The effects of COVID-19 have had and could continue to have, or another pandemic could have, an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, which impact could be material, due to, among other factors:
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Weaknesses in national, regional or local economies may prevent our residents and customers from paying rent in full or on a timely basis. Federal, state, local and industry-initiated efforts, including eviction moratoriums, have affected and may continue to affect our ability to collect rent or enforce remedies for the failure to pay rent. These efforts could lead to an increase in our recognition of credit losses related to our rent receivables. In addition, a reduction in the ability or willingness of prospective customers to visit our properties could impact our ability to lease Sites and sell manufactured homes and may result in lower rental income and ancillary operating revenues produced by our Properties.
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The seasonal and transient customers that vacation and camp at our Properties, including our RV communities and marinas, may be less likely to visit if they have less disposable income for leisure-time activities, or are unable to visit due to health concerns or travel restrictions, including cross-border restrictions from Canada, which have caused and could continue to cause cancellation of existing reservations and reduced transient rental income.
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A general decline in business activity and discretionary spending could result in fewer customers purchasing membership subscriptions, or existing customers purchasing fewer membership upgrades or failing to pay annual subscription fees or installments on financed upgrade sales.
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This could lead to an impairment of our real estate investments. In addition, we may be unable to complete planned development of land for expansion or other capital improvement projects on a timely basis or at all due an inability by our third-party contractors to continue to work on construction projects.
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The financial impact of COVID-19 or other future pandemics, could negatively impact our ability to comply with financial covenants in our credit arrangements and result in a default and potentially an acceleration of indebtedness, which non-compliance could negatively impact our ability to make additional borrowings under our credit facilities.
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A severe disruption and instability in the global financial markets or a deterioration in credit and financing conditions may affect our ability to access capital necessary to fund business operations, including the acquisition or expansion of properties, or replace or renew maturing liabilities on a timely basis, on attractive terms, or at all and may adversely affect the valuation of financial assets and liabilities.
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Supply chain disruptions could adversely affect our ability to obtain materials and skilled labor timely without incurring significant costs or delays for any development and expansion activities.
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COVID-19 or another future pandemic, could negatively affect the health, availability and productivity of our current personnel. An outbreak of COVID-19 or other future pandemic, that directly affects, or threatens to directly affect, any of our properties could also deter or prevent our on-site personnel from reporting to work. The effects of shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders, including remote work arrangements for an extended period of time, could strain our business continuity plans, introduce operational risk, including but not limited to cybersecurity risks, and impair our ability to manage our business. Further, we have and may continue to implement mitigation and other measures to support and protect our employees, which could result in increased labor costs.
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There has been a dramatic increase in workers leaving their positions generally and in the real estate industry that is being referred to as the “great resignation,” and the market to build, retain and replace talent has become even more highly competitive. In this period of the “great resignation,” we have and may continue to face higher employee turnover rates. This may strain our ability to keep our properties fully staffed and negatively impact employee and customer satisfaction.
The rapid development and fluidity of the circumstances resulting from COVID-19 precludes any prediction as to the ultimate adverse impact of COVID-19. Nevertheless, COVID-19 or other future pandemics and the current financial, economic and capital markets environment and future developments in these and other areas present material uncertainty and risk with respect to our performance, financial condition, volume of business, results of operations and cash flows, which could adversely affect our ability to make distributions.
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Risks Relating to Governmental Regulation and Potential Litigation
Changes to Federal and State Laws and Regulations Could Adversely Affect Our Operations and the Market Price of Our Common Stock.
Our business operations are subject to certain federal and state laws and regulations including but not limited to the following:
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Rent Control Legislation
Certain of our Properties are subject to state and local rent control regulations that dictate rent increases and our ability to recover increases in operating expenses and the costs of capital improvements. In addition, in certain jurisdictions, such regulations allow residents to sell their homes for a price that includes a premium above the intrinsic value of the homes. The premium represents the value of the future discounted rent-controlled rents, which is fully capitalized into the prices of the homes sold. In our view, such regulations result in a transfer to the residents of the value of our land, which would otherwise be reflected in market rents. As part of our effort to realize the value of Properties subject to restrictive regulation, we have initiated lawsuits at various times against various municipalities imposing such regulations in an attempt to balance the interests of our stockholders with the interests of our customers. In addition, we operate certain of our Properties and may acquire additional properties, in high cost markets where the demand for affordable housing may result in the adoption of new rent control legislation that may impact rent increases.
We also own Properties in certain areas of the country where rental rates at our Properties have not increased as fast as real estate values either because of locally imposed rent control or long term leases. In such areas, certain local government entities have at times investigated the possibility of seeking to take our Properties by eminent domain at values below the value of the underlying land. While no such eminent domain proceeding has been commenced and we anticipate exercising all of our rights in connection with any such proceeding, successful condemnation proceedings by municipalities could adversely affect our financial condition.
Resident groups have previously filed lawsuits against us seeking to limit rent increases and/or seeking large damage awards for our alleged failure to properly maintain certain Properties or other resident related matters. An adverse finding against us in any such proceeding could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and distributions to our stockholders.
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Occupational, Safety and Health Act
Our Properties are subject to regulation under the federal Occupational, Safety and Health Act (“OSHA”), which requires employers to provide employees with an environment free from hazards, such as exposure to toxic chemicals, excessive noise levels, mechanical dangers, heat or cold stress and unsanitary conditions. Although we believe that our Properties are in compliance in all material respects with applicable requirements, complying with OSHA and similar laws can be costly and any failure to comply with these regulations could result in penalties or potential litigation.
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Americans with Disabilities Act
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), all public accommodations and commercial facilities must meet certain federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Although we believe that our Properties are in compliance in all material respects with applicable requirements, noncompliance with the ADA or related laws or regulations could result in the U.S. government imposing fines or private litigants being awarded damages against us. Such costs may adversely affect our ability to make distributions or payments to our investors. Compliance with the ADA requirements could involve removal of structural barriers to access or use by disabled persons. Other federal, state and local laws may require modifications to or restrict further renovations of our Properties with respect to such access or use.
Additionally, Title III of the ADA has been interpreted by the U.S. courts to include websites as “places of public accommodations”. For our websites to be ADA compliant, they must be accessible. While no laws have been passed related to website accessibility, the recognized de facto standard in the U.S. is the Web Content Accessibility Guideline. We may incur costs to make our websites ADA compliant or face litigation if they are not compliant.
Laws and Regulations Relating to Campground Membership Sales and Properties Could Adversely Affect the Value of Certain Properties and Our Cash Flows.
Many of the states in which we operate have laws regulating campground membership sales and properties. These laws generally require comprehensive disclosure to prospective purchasers and usually give purchasers the right to rescind their
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purchase between three to five days after the date of sale. Some states have laws requiring us to register with a state agency and obtain a permit to market. We are subject to changes, from time to time, in the application or interpretation of such laws that can affect our business or the rights of our members.
In some states, including California, Oregon and Washington, laws place limitations on the ability of the owner of a campground property to close the property unless the customers at the property receive access to a comparable property. The impact of the rights of customers under these laws is uncertain and could adversely affect the availability or timing of sale opportunities or our ability to realize recoveries from Property sales.
Certain consumer rights and defenses that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction may affect our portfolio of contracts receivable. Examples of such laws include state and federal consumer credit and truth-in-lending laws requiring the disclosure of finance charges and usury and retail installment sales laws regulating permissible finance charges.
Environmental Risks
Natural Disasters Could Adversely Affect the Value of Our Properties, Our Financial Condition, Results of Operations and Cash Flows.
We are subject to risks associated with natural disasters, including but not limited to hurricanes, storms, fires and earthquakes.
As of December 31, 2021, we owned or had an ownership interest in 444 Properties, including 135 Properties and 19 marinas located in Florida and 51 Properties located in California.
The occurrence of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event in any of these areas may cause a sudden decrease in the value of our Properties and result in an adverse effect to our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Climate Change May Adversely Affect Our Business.
Climate change could increase the frequency and severity of natural disasters and change weather patterns. To the extent climate change causes changes in weather patterns, our markets could experience increases in storm intensity, frequency and magnitude of wildfires, rising sea levels, drought and changes to precipitation and temperatures. The physical effects of climate change could have a material adverse effect on our properties, operations and business. If there are prolonged disruptions at our properties due to extreme weather or natural disasters, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. Our properties are dependent on state and local utility infrastructure for delivery of energy, water supply and/or other utilities. We do not control investment in that infrastructure and the condition of the infrastructure and supply of the utilities may not be sufficient to handle impact resulting from climate change. Over time, these conditions could result in increased incidents of physical damage to our Properties, declining demand for our Properties and increased difficulties operating them. Climate change may also have indirect effects on our business by increasing the cost of (or making unavailable) property insurance on terms we find acceptable, increasing the cost of (or making unavailable) energy, water supply and other utilities at our Properties and requiring us to expend funds as we seek to repair and protect our Properties against such risks.
In addition, climate change could lead to transition risks such as changes in federal, state and local legislation and regulation, which may require increased capital expenditures at our Properties. Additionally, these capital expenditures may or may not result in lower on-going expenses or make an impact on the desirability of our Properties and our ability to attract high quality residents and guests. Any such losses, increases in costs or business interruptions could adversely affect our financial condition and operating results.
Environmental and Utility-Related Problems are Possible and Can Be Costly.
Federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment may require a current or previous owner or operator of real property to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances or lead or petroleum product releases at such property. The owner or operator may have to pay a governmental entity or third parties for property damage and for investigation and clean-up costs incurred by such parties in connection with the contamination. Properties containing lead may require removal of the material. This can be costly and, if the lead infiltrates the groundwater or other water supply, further remediation may be necessary. Such laws typically impose clean-up responsibility and liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of or caused the presence of the contaminants. Even if more than one person may have been responsible for the contamination, each person covered by the environmental laws may be held responsible for all of the clean-up costs incurred. In addition, third parties could sue the owner or operator of a site for damages and costs resulting from environmental contamination emanating from that site.
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Environmental laws also govern the presence, maintenance and removal of environmental contamination, including asbestos, wastewater discharge and oil spills. Such laws require that owners or operators of properties containing hazardous or toxic substances to properly manage them. Owners or operators of properties containing asbestos must notify and train those who may come into contact with asbestos and undertake special precautions, including removal or other abatement, if asbestos would be disturbed during renovation or demolition of a building. Such laws may impose fines and penalties on real property owners or operators who fail to comply with these requirements and may allow third parties to seek recovery from owners or operators for personal injury associated with exposure to asbestos fibers. Moreover, certain of our marinas are located on waterways that are subject to federal laws, including the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Act, as well as analogous state laws regulating navigable waters, oil pollution (including prevention and cleanup of the same), adverse impacts to fish and wildlife, and other matters. For example, under the Oil Pollution Act, owners and operators of vessels and onshore facilities may be subject to liability for removal costs and damages arising from an oil spill in waters of the United States.
Utility-related laws and regulations also govern the provision of utility services. Such laws regulate, for example, how and to what extent owners or operators of property can charge renters for provision of utilities. Such laws also regulate the operations and performance of utility systems and may impose fines and penalties on real property owners or operators who fail to comply with these requirements. The regulations may also require capital investment to maintain compliance.
Stakeholder Evaluations of ESG Matters May Impact Our Ability to Attract Investors and Could Have a Negative Impact on Our Reputation.
Evaluations of ESG Matters are important to investors and other stakeholders. Some investors may use ESG Matters to guide their investment strategies. ESG assessments by certain organizations that provide corporate governance and other corporate risk advisory services to investors provide scores and ratings to evaluate companies based upon publicly available information. In addition, investors, particularly institutional investors, may use ESG or sustainability scores to benchmark companies against their peers. The methodologies by which ESG Matters are assessed may vary among evaluators. Some investors focus on disclosures of ESG-related business practices and scores when choosing to allocate their capital and may consider a company's score in making an investment decision. Although we have undertaken and continue to pursue ESG initiatives and disclosures, there can be no assurance that we will score highly on ESG Matters across evaluators in the future. In addition, the criteria by which companies are rated may change, which could cause the Company to score differently or worse than it has in the past and may result in investors deciding to refrain from investing in us and/or result in a negative perception of the Company.
Risks Relating to Debt and the Financial Markets
Our Substantial Indebtedness Could Adversely Affect Our Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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Our business is subject to risks normally associated with debt financing. The total principal amount of our outstanding indebtedness was approximately $3,303.1 million as of December 31, 2021, of which $349.0 million, or 10.57%, is related to our line of credit and $73.8 million of secured debt, or 2.23%, matures in 2022. Our substantial indebtedness and the cash flows associated with serving our indebtedness could have important consequences, including the risks that:
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our cash flows could be insufficient to pay distributions at expected levels and meet required payments of principal and interest;
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we might be required to use a substantial portion of our cash flows from operations to pay our indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flows to fund the implementation of our business strategy, acquisitions, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes;
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our debt service obligations could limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate;
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terms of refinancing may not be as favorable as the terms of existing indebtedness, resulting in higher interest rates that could adversely affect net income, cash flows and our ability to service debt and make distributions to stockholders;
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if principal payments due at maturity cannot be refinanced, extended or paid with proceeds of other capital transactions, such as new equity capital, our cash flows may not be sufficient in all years to repay all maturing debt; and
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to the extent that any Property is cross-collateralized with any other Properties, any default under the mortgage note relating to one Property could result in a default under the financing arrangements relating to other Properties that also provide security for that mortgage note or are cross-collateralized with such mortgage note.
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Our Ability to Obtain Mortgage Financing or Refinance Maturing Mortgages May Adversely Affect Our Financial Condition
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Lenders' demands on borrowers as to the quality of the collateral and related cash flows may make it challenging to secure financing on attractive terms or at all. Future market factors including increases in the U.S. federal reserve funds rate may result in an increase in market interest rates, which could increase the costs of refinancing existing indebtedness or obtaining new debt.
Additionally, future disruptions in capital and credit markets, including potential reforms to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, could impact both the capacity and liquidity of lenders, resulting in financing terms that are less attractive to us and/or the unavailability of certain types of debt financing. This could have an adverse effect on our ability to refinance maturing debt and/or react to changing economic and business conditions.
Financial Covenants Could Adversely Affect Our Financial Condition
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If a Property is mortgaged to secure payment of indebtedness and we are unable to meet mortgage payments, the mortgagee could foreclose on the Property, resulting in loss of income and asset value. The mortgages on our Properties contain customary negative covenants, which among other things limit our ability, without the prior consent of the lender, to further mortgage the Property and to discontinue insurance coverage. In addition, our unsecured credit facilities contain certain customary restrictions, requirements and other limitations on our ability to incur indebtedness, including total debt-to-assets ratios, debt service coverage ratios and minimum ratios of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt. Foreclosure on mortgaged Properties or an inability to refinance existing indebtedness would likely have a negative impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
Our Degree of Leverage Could Limit Our Ability to Obtain Additional Financing
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Our debt-to-market-capitalization ratio (total debt as a percentage of total debt plus the market value of the outstanding common stock and OP Units held by parties other than us) was approximately 16.2% as of December 31, 2021. The degree of leverage could have important consequences to stockholders, including an adverse effect on our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, development or other general corporate purposes and could make us more vulnerable to a downturn in business or the economy generally.
We May Be Able to Incur Substantially More Debt, Which Would Increase the Risks Associated With Our Substantial Leverage.
Despite our current indebtedness levels, we may still be able to incur substantially more debt in the future. If new debt is added to our current debt levels, an even greater portion of our cash flow will be needed to satisfy our debt service obligations. As a result, the related risks that we now face could intensify and increase the risk of a default on our indebtedness.
We May Be Adversely Affected By Changes in LIBOR Reporting Practices or the Method in Which LIBOR Is Determined.
In July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority, announced it intends to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after 2021. Beginning in March 2021, ICE Benchmark Administration, the administrator of LIBOR, has announced the end of certain LIBOR panels by December 31, 2021.
On July 29, 2021, the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (“ARRC”) formally recommended that the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) is the rate that represents best practice as the alternative to USD-LIBOR for use in financial contracts that are currently indexed to USD-LIBOR. ARRC has proposed a market transition plan to SOFR from USD-LIBOR and organizations are currently working on industry wide and company specific transition plans as it relates to derivatives and cash markets exposed to USD-LIBOR. Our floating rate borrowings are indexed to USD-LIBOR and we are monitoring this activity and evaluating the related risks. Although the full impact of such reforms and actions, together with any transition away from LIBOR, including the potential or actual discontinuance of LIBOR publication, remains unclear, these changes could have a material adverse impact on the availability of financing, including LIBOR-based loans and as a result on our financing costs.
Risks Related to Our Company Ownership
Provisions of Our Charter and Bylaws Could Inhibit Changes of Control.
Certain provisions of our charter and bylaws may delay or prevent a change of control or other transactions that could provide our stockholders with a premium over the then-prevailing market price of their common stock or future series of preferred stock, if any, which might otherwise be in the best interest of our stockholders. These include the Ownership Limit
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described below. Also, any future series of preferred stock may have certain voting provisions that could delay or prevent a change of control or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be beneficial to our stockholders.
Maryland Law Imposes Certain Limitations on Changes of Control.
Certain provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law (“MGCL”) prohibit “business combinations” (including certain issuances of equity securities) with any person who beneficially owns 10% or more of the voting power of our outstanding common stock, or with an affiliate of ours, who, at any time within the two-year period prior to the date in question, was the owner of 10% or more of the voting power of our outstanding voting stock (an “Interested Stockholder”), or with an affiliate of an Interested Stockholder. These prohibitions last for five years after the most recent date on which the Interested Stockholder became an Interested Stockholder. After the five-year period, a business combination with an Interested Stockholder must be approved by two super-majority stockholder votes unless, among other conditions, our common stockholders receive a minimum price for their shares and the consideration is received in cash or in the same form as previously paid by the Interested Stockholder for shares of our common stock. The Board of Directors has exempted from these provisions under Maryland law any business combination with Samuel Zell, who is Chairman of our Board of Directors, certain holders of OP Units who received them at the time of our initial public offering and our officers who acquired common stock at the time we were formed and each and every affiliate of theirs.
Additionally, Subtitle 8 of Title 3 of the MGCL permits our Board of Directors, without stockholder approval and regardless of what is currently provided in our charter or bylaws, to elect to be subject to certain provisions relating to corporate governance that may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a transaction or a change of control of our company that might involve a premium to the market price of our common stock or otherwise be in our stockholders’ best interests. These provisions include a classified board; two-thirds vote to remove a director; that the number of directors may only be fixed by the Board of Directors; that vacancies on the board as a result of an increase in the size of the board or due to death, resignation or removal can only be filled by the board and the director appointed to fill the vacancy serves for the remainder of the full term of the class of director in which the vacancy occurred and a majority requirement for the calling by stockholders of special meetings. Through provisions in our charter and bylaws unrelated to Subtitle 8, we already (a) require a two-thirds vote for the removal of any director from the board and (b) vest in the board the exclusive power to fix the number of directorships provided that, if there is stock outstanding and so long as there are three or more stockholders, the number is not less than three. In the future, our Board of Directors may elect, without stockholder approval, to make us subject to the provisions of Subtitle 8 to which we are not currently subject.
Our Board of Directors has power to adopt, alter or repeal any provision of our bylaws or make new bylaws, provided, however, that our stockholders may, with certain exceptions, alter or repeal any provision of our bylaws and adopt new bylaws if any such alteration, repeal or adoption is approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of all votes entitled to be cast on the matter.
Changes in Our Investment and Financing Policies May Be Made Without Stockholder Approval.
Our investment and financing policies and our policies with respect to certain other activities, including our growth, debt, capitalization, distributions, REIT status and operating policies, are determined by our Board of Directors. Although our Board of Directors has no present intention to do so, these policies may be amended or revised from time to time at the discretion of our Board of Directors without notice to or a vote of our stockholders. Accordingly, stockholders may not have control over changes in our policies and changes in our policies may not fully serve the interests of all stockholders.
Conflicts of Interest Could Influence Our Decisions
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Certain stockholders could exercise influence in a manner inconsistent with stockholders' best interests. Mr. Zell and certain related entities, directly or indirectly, beneficially own shares of our common stock and OP Units as disclosed in our Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for the 2022 Annual Meeting incorporated by reference herein. Mr. Zell is the chairman of our Board of Directors. Accordingly, Mr. Zell has significant influence on our management and operation. Such influence could be exercised in a manner that is inconsistent with the interests of other stockholders. In addition, Mr. Zell and related entities continue to be involved in other investment activities. Mr. Zell and related entities have a broad and varied range of investment interests, including interests in other real estate investment companies that own other forms of housing, including multifamily housing. Mr. Zell and related entities may acquire interests in other companies. Mr. Zell may not be able to control whether any such company competes with us.
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Risks Relating to Our Common Stock
We Depend on Our Subsidiaries' Dividends and Distributions.
Substantially all of our assets are owned indirectly by the Operating Partnership. As a result, we have no source of cash flows other than distributions from our Operating Partnership. For us to pay dividends to holders of our common stock, the Operating Partnership must first distribute cash to us. Before it can distribute the cash, our Operating Partnership must first satisfy its obligations to its creditors.
Market Interest Rates May Have an Effect on the Value of Our Common Stock.
One of the factors that investors consider important in deciding whether to buy or sell shares of a REIT is the distribution rates with respect to such shares (as a percentage of the price of such shares) relative to market interest rates. If market interest rates go up, prospective purchasers of REIT shares may expect a higher distribution rate. Higher interest rates would not, however, result in more of our funds to distribute and, in fact, would likely increase our borrowing costs and potentially decrease funds available for distribution. Thus, higher market interest rates could cause the market price of our publicly traded securities to go down.
Issuances or Sales of Our Common Stock May Be Dilutive.
The issuance or sale of substantial amounts of our common stock could have a dilutive effect on our actual and expected earnings per share, FFO per share and Normalized Funds from Operations (“Normalized FFO”) per share. We may sell shares of our common stock under our ATM equity offering program from time-to-time. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we sold 1.7 million of our shares of our common stock through our ATM equity offering program. As of December 31, 2021, there are $59.7 million remaining shares available for issuance under our ATM equity program. The actual amount of dilution cannot be determined at this time and would be dependent upon numerous factors which are not currently known to us.
Our Share Price Could Be Volatile and Could Decline, Resulting in A Substantial or Complete Loss on Our Stockholders’ Investment.
We list our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and our common stock could experience significant price and volume fluctuations. Investors in our common stock may experience a decrease in the value of their shares, including decreases unrelated to our operating performance or prospects. The price of our common stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to a number of factors, including:
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issuances of other equity securities in the future, including new series or classes of preferred stock;
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our operating performance and the performance of other similar companies;
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our ability to maintain compliance with covenants contained in our debt facilities;
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actual or anticipated variations in our operating results, funds from operations, cash flows or liquidity;
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changes in expectations of future financial performance or changes in our earnings estimates or those of analysts;
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changes in our distribution policy;
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publication of research reports about us or the real estate industry generally;
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increases in market interest rates that lead purchasers of our common stock to demand a higher dividend yield;
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changes in market valuations of similar companies;
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adverse market reaction to the amount of our debt outstanding at any time, the amount of our debt maturing in the near-term and medium-term and our ability to refinance our debt, or our plans to incur additional debt in the future;
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additions or departures of key management personnel;
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speculation in the press or investment community;
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equity issuances by us, or share resales by our stockholders or the perception that such issuances or resales may occur;
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addition to, or removal from, market indexes used by investors to make investment decisions;
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actions by institutional stockholders; and
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Many of the factors listed above are beyond our control. Those factors may cause the market price of our common stock to decline significantly, regardless of our financial condition, results of operations and prospects. It is impossible to provide any assurance that the market price of our common stock will not fall in the future and it may be difficult for holders to resell shares of our common stock at prices they find attractive, or at all. In the past, securities class action litigation has often been instituted against companies following periods of volatility in their stock price. This type of litigation could result in substantial costs and divert our management’s attention and resources.
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Risks Relating to REITs and Income Taxes
We are Dependent on External Sources of Capital.
To qualify as a REIT, we must distribute to our stockholders each year at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding any net capital gain). In addition, we intend to distribute all or substantially all of our net income so that we will generally not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on our earnings. Because of these distribution requirements, it is not likely that we will be able to fund all future capital needs, including acquisitions, from income from operations. We therefore will have to rely on third-party sources of debt and equity capital financing, which may or may not be available on favorable terms or at all. Our access to third-party sources of capital depends on a number of things, including conditions in the capital markets generally and the market's perception of our growth potential and our current and potential future earnings. It may be difficult for us to meet one or more of the requirements for qualification as a REIT, including but not limited to our distribution requirement. Moreover, additional equity offerings may result in substantial dilution of stockholders' interests and additional debt financing may substantially increase our leverage.
We Have a Stock Ownership Limit for REIT Tax Purposes.
To remain qualified as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, not more than 50% in value of our outstanding shares of capital stock may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals (as defined in the federal income tax laws applicable to REITs) at any time during the last half of any taxable year. To facilitate maintenance of our REIT qualification, our charter, subject to certain exceptions, prohibits Beneficial Ownership (as defined in our charter) by any single stockholder of more than 5% (in value or number of shares, whichever is more restrictive) of our outstanding capital stock. We refer to this as the “Ownership Limit”. Within certain limits, our charter permits the Board of Directors to increase the Ownership Limit with respect to any class or series of stock. The Board of Directors, upon receipt of a ruling from the IRS, opinion of counsel, or other evidence satisfactory to the Board of Directors and upon 15 days prior written notice of a proposed transfer which, if consummated, would result in the transferee owning shares in excess of the Ownership Limit, and upon such other conditions as the Board of Directors may direct, may exempt a stockholder from the Ownership Limit. Absent any such exemption, capital stock acquired or held in violation of the Ownership Limit will be transferred by operation of law to us as trustee for the benefit of the person to whom such capital stock is ultimately transferred and the stockholder's rights to distributions and to vote would terminate. Such stockholder would be entitled to receive, from the proceeds of any subsequent sale of the capital stock we transferred as trustee, the lesser of (i) the price paid for the capital stock or, if the owner did not pay for the capital stock (for example, in the case of a gift, devise or other such transaction), the market price of the capital stock on the date of the event causing the capital stock to be transferred to us as trustee or (ii) the amount realized from such sale. A transfer of capital stock may be void if it causes a person to violate the Ownership Limit. The Ownership Limit could delay or prevent a change in control of us and therefore, could adversely affect our stockholders' ability to realize a premium over the then-prevailing market price for their common stock or adversely affect the best interest of our stockholders.
Our Qualification as a REIT Is Dependent on Compliance with U.S. Federal Income Tax Requirements
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We believe we have been organized and operated in a manner so as to qualify for taxation as a REIT and we intend to continue to operate so as to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Our current and continuing qualification as a REIT depends on our ability to meet the various requirements imposed by the Code, which relate to organizational structure, distribution levels, diversity of stock ownership and certain restrictions with regard to owned assets and categories of income. If we qualify for taxation as a REIT, we are generally not subject to U.S. federal income tax on our taxable income that is distributed to our stockholders. However, qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes is governed by highly technical and complex provisions of the Code for which there are only limited judicial or administrative interpretations. In connection with certain transactions, we have received, and relied upon, advice of counsel as to the impact of such transactions on our qualification as a REIT. Our qualification as a REIT requires analysis of various facts and circumstances that may not be entirely within our control and we cannot provide any assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) will agree with our analysis or the analysis of our tax counsel. In particular, the proper U.S. federal income tax treatment of right-to-use membership contracts and rental income from certain short-term stays at RV communities is uncertain and there is no assurance that the IRS will agree with our treatment of such contracts or rental income. If the IRS were to disagree with our analysis or our tax counsel's analysis of various facts and circumstances, our ability to qualify as a REIT could be adversely affected.
In addition, legislation, new regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions might significantly change the tax laws with respect to the requirements for qualification as a REIT or the U.S. federal income tax consequences of qualification as a REIT.
If, with respect to any taxable year, we failed to maintain our qualification as a REIT (and if specified relief provisions under the Code were not applicable to such disqualification), we would be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four
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taxable years following the year during which qualification was lost. If we lost our REIT status, we could not deduct distributions to stockholders in computing our net taxable income at regular corporate rates and we would be subject to U.S. federal income tax on our net taxable incomes. If we had to pay U.S. federal income tax, the amount of money available to distribute to stockholders and pay indebtedness would be reduced for the year or years involved and we would no longer be required to distribute money to stockholders. Although we currently intend to operate in a manner designed to allow us to qualify as a REIT, future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations may cause us to revoke the REIT election.
Furthermore, we own a direct interest in a subsidiary REIT and in the past we have owned interests in other subsidiary REITs, each of which elected to be taxed as REITs under Sections 856 through 860 of the Code. Provided that each subsidiary REIT that we own qualifies as a REIT, our interest in such subsidiary REIT will be treated as a qualifying real estate asset for purposes of the REIT asset tests and any dividend income or gains derived by us from such subsidiary REIT will generally be treated as income that qualifies for purposes of the REIT gross income tests. To qualify as a REIT, the subsidiary REIT must independently satisfy all of the REIT qualification requirements. If such subsidiary REIT were to fail to qualify as a REIT and certain relief provisions did not apply, it would be treated as a regular taxable corporation and its income would be subject to U.S. federal income tax. In addition, a failure of the subsidiary REIT to qualify as a REIT could have an adverse effect on our ability to comply with the REIT income and asset tests and thus our ability to qualify as a REIT.
We May Pay Some Taxes, Reducing Cash Available for Stockholders.
Even if we qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we may be subject to some U.S. federal, foreign, state and local taxes on our income and property. Since January 1, 2001, certain of our corporate subsidiaries have elected to be treated as “taxable REIT subsidiaries” for U.S. federal income tax purposes and are taxable as regular corporations and subject to certain limitations on intercompany transactions. If tax authorities determine that amounts paid by our taxable REIT subsidiaries to us are greater than what would be paid under similar arrangements among unrelated parties, we could be subject to a 100% penalty tax on the excess payments and ongoing intercompany arrangements could have to change, resulting in higher ongoing tax payments. To the extent we are required to pay U.S. federal, foreign, state or local taxes or U.S. federal penalty taxes due to existing laws or changes to them, we will have less cash available for distribution to our stockholders.
Dividends Payable by REITs Generally Do Not Qualify For the Reduced Tax Rates Available For Some Dividends, Which May Negatively Affect the Value of Our Shares.
Income from “qualified dividends” payable to U.S. stockholders that are individuals, trusts and estates are generally subject to tax at preferential rates, currently at a maximum federal rate of 20%. Dividends payable by REITs, however, generally are not eligible for the preferential tax rates applicable to qualified dividend income. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or the TCJA, however, U.S. stockholders that are individuals, trusts and estates generally may deduct up to 20% of the ordinary dividends (e.g., dividends not designated as capital gain dividends or qualified dividend income) received from a REIT for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026. Although this deduction reduces the effective tax rate applicable to certain dividends paid by REITs (generally to 29.6% assuming the shareholder is subject to the 37% maximum rate), such tax rate is still higher than the tax rate applicable to corporate dividends that constitute qualified dividend income. Accordingly, investors who are individuals, trusts and estates may perceive investments in REITs to be relatively less attractive than investments in the stocks of non-REIT corporations that pay dividends, which could materially and adversely affect the value of the shares of REITs, including the per share trading price of our common stock.
Partnership Tax Audit Rules Could Have a Material Adverse Effect on Us.
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 changed the rules applicable to U.S. federal income tax audits of partnerships. Under the rules, effective for taxable years beginning in 2018, among other changes and subject to certain exceptions, any audit adjustment to items of income, gain, loss, deduction, or credit of a partnership (and a partner's allocable share thereof) is determined and taxes, interest and penalties attributable thereto are assessed and collected, at the partnership level. Unless the partnership makes an election permitted under the new law or takes certain steps to require the partners to pay their tax on their allocable shares of the adjustment, it is possible that partnerships in which we directly or indirectly invest, including the Operating Partnership, would be required to pay additional taxes, interest and penalties as a result of an audit adjustment. We, as a direct or indirect partner of the Operating Partnership and other partnerships, could be required to bear the economic burden of those taxes, interest and penalties even though` the Company, as a REIT, may not otherwise have been required to pay additional corporate-level tax. The changes created by these rules are significant for collecting tax in partnership audits and accordingly, there can be no assurance that these rules will not have a material adverse effect on us.
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We May be Subject to Adverse Legislative or Regulatory Tax Changes That Could Reduce the Market Price of Our Outstanding Common or Preferred Shares.
The IRS, the United States Treasury Department and Congress frequently review U.S. federal income tax legislation, regulations and other guidance. We cannot predict whether, when or to what extent new U.S. federal tax laws, regulations, interpretations or rulings will be adopted. Any legislative action may prospectively or retroactively modify our tax treatment and therefore, may adversely affect our taxation or our Company's shareholders. We urge you to consult with your tax advisor with respect to the status of legislative, regulatory or administrative developments and proposals and their potential effect on an investment in our stock. Although REITs generally receive certain tax advantages compared to entities taxed as “C” corporations, it is possible that future legislation would result in a REIT having fewer tax advantages and it could become more advantageous for a company that invests in real estate to elect to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a “C” corporation.
Other Risk Factors Affecting Our Business
Some Potential Losses Are Not Covered by Insurance.
We carry comprehensive insurance coverage for losses resulting from property damage and environmental liability and business interruption claims on all of our Properties. In addition, we carry liability coverage for other activities not specifically related to property operations. These coverages include, but are not limited to, Directors & Officers liability, Employer Practices liability, Fiduciary liability and Cyber liability. We believe that the policy specifications and coverage limits of these policies should be adequate and appropriate. There are, however, certain types of losses, such as punitive damages, lease and other contract claims that generally are not insured. Should an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of coverage limits occur, we could lose all or a portion of the capital we have invested in a Property or the anticipated future revenue from a Property. In such an event, we might nevertheless remain obligated for any mortgage debt or other financial obligations related to the Property.
Our current property and casualty insurance policies with respect to our MH and RV Properties, which we plan to renew, expire on April 1, 2022. We increased our loss limit from $100 million to $125 million per occurrence with respect to our MH and RV all-risk property insurance program including named windstorms, which include, for example, hurricanes. This loss limit is subject to additional sub-limits as set forth in the policy form, including, among others, a $25 million aggregate loss limit for earthquake(s) in California. The deductibles for this policy primarily range from $500,000 minimum to 5% per unit of insurance for most catastrophic events. For most catastrophic events, there is an additional one-time aggregate deductible of $2 million, which is capped at $1 million per occurrence. We have separate insurance policies with respect to our marina Properties. Those casualty policies, which were recently renewed, expire on November 1, 2022 and the property insurance program, which we plan to renew, expires on April 1, 2022 and has a minimum deductible of $100,000. A deductible indicates our maximum exposure, subject to policy limits and sub-limits, in the event of a loss.
We Face Risks Relating to Cybersecurity Incidents and Privacy Laws.
We rely extensively on internally and externally hosted computer systems to process transactions, manage the privacy of customer data, and manage our business. Critical components of our systems are dependent upon third-party providers and a significant portion of our business operations are conducted over the internet. These systems and websites are subject to system security risks, cybersecurity breaches, outages and other risks. These could include attempts to gain unauthorized access to our data and computer systems, or steal confidential information, including credit card information from our customers, breaches due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions, including disruptions that result in our and our customers' loss of access to our information systems. Even if we are not targeted directly, cyber attacks on other entities and institutions, including third parties with whom we do business, may occur and such events could disrupt our normal business operations and networks in the future. Attacks can be both individual or highly organized attempts by very sophisticated hacking organizations. We employ a number of measures to prevent, detect and mitigate these threats. While we continue to improve our cybersecurity and take measures to protect our business, it may not always be possible to anticipate, detect, or recognize threats to our systems, or to implement effective preventive measures and that our financial results will not be negatively impacted by such an incident. The extent of a particular cyber attack and the steps that we may need to take to investigate the attack also may not be immediately clear. Additionally, with the outbreak of COVID-19, certain of our corporate and regional staff have been regularly working remotely, further increasing our dependence on computer systems to process transactions and manage our business, as well as the risk of a loss event due to a cybersecurity incident. A cybersecurity incident could compromise the confidential information of our employees, customers and vendors to the extent such information exists on our systems or on the systems of third-party providers. Any compromise of our security could result in a violation of applicable privacy and other laws, and could result in potential liability, damage our reputation and disrupt and affect our business operations and result in
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lawsuits against us. Privacy and information security laws continue to evolve and may be inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another. Furthermore, we may not be able to recover these expenses from our service providers, responsible parties, or insurance carriers.
Social Media Platforms Could Cause Us to Suffer Brand Damage or Information Leakage.
Negative information about us, or our officers, employees, directors or Properties, even if untrue, could damage our reputation. In particular, information shared on social media platforms could cause us to suffer brand damage because social media platforms have increased the rapidity of the dissemination and greatly expanded the potential scope and scale of the impact of negative publicity. Furthermore, current or former employees, customers or others might make negative comments regarding us, publicly share material that reflects negatively on our reputation or disclose non-public sensitive information relating to our business. While we have customary internal policies related to posting Company information on public platforms, including social media sites, the continuing evolution of social media will present us with new challenges and risks.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
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Item 2. Properties
General
Our Properties provide common area facilities and attractive amenities that create an inviting community for our residents and guests. These common area facilities generally include a clubhouse, a swimming pool, laundry facilities, cable television and internet service. Many Properties also offer additional amenities such as golf courses, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard and basketball courts, sauna/whirlpool spas, exercise rooms and various social activities. It is our responsibility to provide maintenance of the common area facilities and amenities and to ensure that our residents and guests comply with our community policies, including maintaining their homes and the surrounding area. Most of our residents own their homes; and therefore, also have a vested interest to care for their homes. We hold regular meetings with management personnel at our Properties to understand and address the needs of our residents and guests and to provide necessary trainings. Our Properties historically have had, and we believe they will continue to have, low turnover and high occupancy rates.
Property Portfolio
As of December 31, 2021, we owned or had an ownership interest in a portfolio of 444 Properties located predominantly in the United States containing 169,296 Sites. A total of 117 of the Properties were encumbered by debt (see Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 9. Borrowing Arrangements). The distribution of our Properties reflects our belief that geographic diversification helps to insulate the total portfolio from regional economic influences. We intend to target new acquisitions in or near markets where our Properties are located and will also consider acquisitions of properties outside such markets.
Our two largest Properties as determined by property operating revenues, excluding deferrals, were Colony Cove, located in Ellenton, Florida and ViewPoint RV & Golf Resort, located in Mesa, Arizona. Each accounted for approximately 2.0% of our total property operating revenues, excluding deferrals, for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The following table sets forth certain information relating to our 433 wholly-owned Properties containing 166,479 Sites as of December 31, 2021, not including Properties owned through joint ventures. These Properties are categorized by major market. For RV and marina Properties, the total number of annual Sites represents Sites occupied by annual residents and are presented as 100% occupied. Annual Site occupancy percentage subtotals by market and grand total are presented on a weighted average basis.
Property
City
State
Property Type
Acres
(a)
Developable
Acres
(b)
Total Number of Sites as of 12/31/21
Total Number of Annual Sites as of 12/31/21
Annual Site Occupancy as of 12/31/21
Florida
East Coast:
Aventura Marina
Aventura
FL
Marina
15
6
3
100.0%
Hi-Lift Marina (c)
Aventura
FL
Marina
3
211
204
100.0%
Cheron Village
Davie
FL
MH
30
202
202
99.0%
Carriage Cove
Daytona Beach
FL
MH
59
418
418
92.3%
Daytona Beach Marina
Daytona Beach
FL
Marina
5
179
152
100.0%
Coquina Crossing
Elkton
FL
MH
316
26
596
596
96.6%
Bulow Plantation
Flagler Beach
FL
MH
323
90
276
276
100.0%
Bulow RV
Flagler Beach
FL
RV
(f)
91
352
128
100.0%
Carefree Cove
Fort Lauderdale
FL
MH
20
164
164
93.3%
Everglades Lakes
Fort Lauderdale
FL
MH
103
611
611
96.1%
Park City West
Fort Lauderdale
FL
MH
60
363
363
98.1%
Sunshine Holiday MH
Fort Lauderdale
FL
MH
32
245
245
98.0%
Sunshine Holiday RV
Fort Lauderdale
FL
RV
(f)
130
47
100.0%
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Property
City
State
Property Type
Acres
(a)
Developable
Acres
(b)
Total Number of Sites as of 12/31/21
Total Number of Annual Sites as of 12/31/21
Annual Site Occupancy as of 12/31/21
Hollywood Marina
Hollywood
FL
Marina
9
190
136
100.0%
Jupiter Marina
Jupiter
FL
Marina
5
231
191
100.0%
Lake Worth Village
Lake Worth
FL
MH
117
823
823
94.4%
Lantana Marina
Lantana
FL
Marina
5
394
290
100.0%
Maralago Cay
Lantana
FL
MH
102
602
602
97.7%
South Lantana Marina
Lantana
FL
Marina
1
73
55
100.0%
Coral Cay Plantation
Margate
FL
MH
121
818
818
98.7%
Lakewood Village
Melbourne
FL
MH
68
349
349
88.5%
Miami Everglades
Miami
FL
RV
34
9
303
56
100.0%
South Miami Marina
Miami
FL
Marina
41
—
254
222
100.0%
Okeechobee RV Resort (c)
Okeechobee
FL
RV
110
740
271
100.0%
Holiday Village, Ormond Beach
Ormond Beach
FL
MH
43
301
301
89.7%
Sunshine Holiday-Daytona North
Ormond Beach
FL
RV
69
3
349
124
100.0%
Palm Beach Gardens Marina
Palm Beach Gardens
FL
Marina
12
—
133
106
100.0%
The Meadows, FL
Palm Beach Gardens
FL
MH
55
378
378
97.4%
Breezy Hill
Pompano Beach
FL
RV
52
762
331
100.0%
Hidden Harbour Marina (c)
Pompano Beach
FL
Marina
4
357
239
100.0%
Highland Woods Travel Park
Pompano Beach
FL
RV
15
148
25
100.0%
Inlet Harbor Marina (c)
Ponce Inlet
FL
Marina
10
295
231
100.0%
Lighthouse Pointe at Daytona Beach
Port Orange
FL
MH
64
433
433
85.2%
Pickwick Village
Port Orange
FL
MH
84
—
441
441
97.7%
Rose Bay
Port Orange
FL
RV
21
2
303
215
100.0%
Palm Lake
Riviera Beach
FL
MH
154
915
915
68.5%
Riviera Beach Marina
Riviera Beach
FL
Marina
6
—
326
274
100.0%
Indian Oaks
Rockledge
FL
MH
38
208
208
100.0%
Space Coast
Rockledge
FL
RV
24
270
191
100.0%
St. Pete Marina
St. Petersburg
FL
Marina
15
438
315
100.0%
Riverwatch Marina (c)
Stuart
FL
Marina
8
306
189
100.0%
Countryside at Vero Beach
Vero Beach
FL
MH
125
644
644
96.3%
Heritage Plantation
Vero Beach
FL
MH
64
437
437
90.4%
Heron Cay
Vero Beach
FL
MH
130
588
588
91.7%
Holiday Village, Florida (g)
Vero Beach
FL
MH
18
128
128
—%
Sunshine Travel-Vero Beach
Vero Beach
FL
RV
30
6
300
138
100.0%
Vero Beach Marina
Vero Beach
FL
Marina
26
—
160
78
100.0%
Vero Palm Estates
Vero Beach
FL
MH
64
285
285
90.5%
Village Green
Vero Beach
FL
MH
178
16
782
782
90.5%
Palm Beach Colony
West Palm Beach
FL
MH
48
284
284
100.0%
Central:
Clover Leaf Farms
Brooksville
FL
MH
227
20
845
845
92.9%
Clover Leaf Forest
Brooksville
FL
RV
30
277
144
100.0%
Clerbrook Golf & RV Resort
Clermont
FL
RV
288
1,255
497
100.0%
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Property
City
State
Property Type
Acres
(a)
Developable
Acres
(b)
Total Number of Sites as of 12/31/21
Total Number of Annual Sites as of 12/31/21
Annual Site Occupancy as of 12/31/21
Lake Magic
Clermont
FL
RV
69
471
158
100.0%
Orange Lake
Clermont
FL
MH
38
242
242
98.8%
Orlando
Clermont
FL
RV
270
14
1,017
225
100.0%
Haselton Village
Eustis
FL
MH
52
291
291
100.0%
Southern Palms RV
Eustis
FL
RV
120
950
380
100.0%
Lakeside Terrace
Fruitland Park
FL
MH
39
241
241
99.2%
Grand Island Resort
Grand Island
FL
MH
35
362
362
77.6%
Sherwood Forest - MHP
Kissimmee
FL
MH
124
8
769
769
98.3%
Sherwood Forest RV
Kissimmee
FL
RV
107
6
513
150
100.0%
Tropical Palms
Kissimmee
FL
RV
59
592
190
100.0%
Beacon Hill Colony
Lakeland
FL
MH
31
201
201
99.5%
Beacon Terrace
Lakeland
FL
MH
61
297
297
100.0%
Kings & Queens
Lakeland
FL
MH
18
107
107
98.1%
Lakeland Harbor
Lakeland
FL
MH
65
504
504
100.0%
Lakeland Junction
Lakeland
FL
MH
23
193
193
100.0%
Coachwood Colony
Leesburg
FL
MH
29
201
201
91.5%
Mid-Florida Lakes
Leesburg
FL
MH
290
1,225
1,225
90.1%
Southernaire
Mt. Dora
FL
MH
14
114
114
90.4%
Foxwood Farms
Ocala
FL
MH
56
365
365
88.8%
Oak Bend
Ocala
FL
MH
62
343
343
74.3%
Villas at Spanish Oaks
Ocala
FL
MH
69
454
454
88.5%
Audubon Village - Florida
Orlando
FL
MH
40
2
280
280
99.6%
Hidden Valley
Orlando
FL
MH
50
303
303
99.0%
Starlight Ranch
Orlando
FL
MH
130
783
783
97.3%
Covington Estates
Saint Cloud
FL
MH
59
241
241
100.0%
Parkwood Communities
Wildwood
FL
MH
121
694
694
98.3%
Three Flags
Wildwood
FL
RV
23
221
52
100.0%
Winter Garden
Winter Garden
FL
RV
27
350
161
100.0%
Gulf Coast (Tampa/Naples):
Riverside RV Resort
Arcadia
FL
RV
499
208
548
248
100.0%
Toby's RV Resort
Arcadia
FL
RV
44
379
276
100.0%
Sunshine Key
Big Pine Key
FL
RV
54
409
45
100.0%
Windmill Manor
Bradenton
FL
MH
49
292
292
99.3%
Winter Quarters Manatee
Bradenton
FL
RV
42
415
219
100.0%
Resort at Tranquility Lake (d)
Cape Coral
FL
RV
188
95
—
—
—%
Cape Coral Development Land (d)
Cape Coral
FL
RV
1,000
468
—
—
—%
Palm Harbour Marina (c)
Cape Haze
FL
Marina
18
—
260
176
100.0%
Glen Ellen
Clearwater
FL
MH
12
106
106
94.3%
Hillcrest FL
Clearwater
FL
MH
25
276
276
96.0%
Holiday Ranch
Clearwater
FL
MH
12
150
150
92.7%
Serendipity
Clearwater
FL
MH
55
426
426
99.5%
Shady Lane Oaks
Clearwater
FL
MH
31
249
249
98.0%
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Property
City
State
Property Type
Acres
(a)
Developable
Acres
(b)
Total Number of Sites as of 12/31/21
Total Number of Annual Sites as of 12/31/21
Annual Site Occupancy as of 12/31/21
Shady Lane Village
Clearwater
FL
MH
19
156
156
95.5%
Silk Oak Lodge
Clearwater
FL
MH
19
181
181
94.5%
Cortez Village Marina (c)
Cortez
FL
Marina
4
353
316
100.0%
Crystal Isles
Crystal River
FL
RV
38
1
260
82
100.0%
Lake Haven
Dunedin
FL
MH
48
379
379
98.4%
Marker 1 Marina
Dunedin
FL
Marina
11
477
369
100.0%
Colony Cove
Ellenton
FL
MH
543
5
2,405
2,405
91.1%
The Oaks at Colony Cove
Ellenton
FL
MH
(f)
93
93
63.4%
Ridgewood Estates
Ellenton
FL
MH
77
380
380
99.7%
Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers
FL
RV
37
6
292
129
100.0%
Fish Tale Marina (c)
Fort Myers Beach
FL
Marina
8
296
274
100.0%
Gulf Air
Fort Myers Beach
FL
RV
25
246
167
100.0%
Holiday Travel Park
Holiday
FL
RV
45
613
529
100.0%
Barrington Hills
Hudson
FL
RV
28
392
256
100.0%
Down Yonder
Largo
FL
MH
50
361
361
99.4%
East Bay Oaks
Largo
FL
MH
40
328
328
98.8%
Eldorado Village
Largo
FL
MH
25
227
227
99.6%
Paradise Park - Largo
Largo
FL
MH
15
108
108
100.0%
Shangri-La Mobile Home Park
Largo
FL
MH
14
160
160
93.1%
Vacation Village
Largo
FL
RV
29
293
171
100.0%
Whispering Pines - Largo
Largo
FL
MH
55
393
393
97.5%
Fiesta Key
Long Key
FL
RV
28
373
6
100.0%
Winter Quarters Pasco
Lutz
FL
RV
27
255
207
100.0%
Country Place
New Port Richey
FL
MH
82
515
515
99.6%
Hacienda Village
New Port Richey
FL
MH
66
505
505
99.4%
Harbor View Mobile Manor
New Port Richey
FL
MH
69
471
471
99.8%
Bay Lake Estates
Nokomis
FL
MH
34
228
228
97.8%
Lake Village
Nokomis
FL
MH
105
391
391
99.2%
Royal Coachman
Nokomis
FL
RV
111
2
546
470
100.0%
Buccaneer Estates
North Fort Myers
FL
MH
223
39
971
971
98.6%
Island Vista Estates
North Fort Myers
FL
MH
121
616
616
84.7%
Lake Fairways
North Fort Myers
FL
MH
259
896
896
99.9%
Pine Lakes
North Fort Myers
FL
MH
314
602
602
100.0%
Pioneer Village
North Fort Myers
FL
RV
90
733
404
100.0%
Sunseekers RV Resort
North Fort Myers
FL
RV
16
241
163
100.0%
The Heritage
North Fort Myers
FL
MH
214
6
449
449
100.0%
Windmill Village - N. Ft. Myers
North Fort Myers
FL
MH
69
491
491
93.3%
Silver Dollar Golf & Trap Club Resort
Odessa
FL
RV
836
459
381
100.0%
Terra Ceia
Palmetto
FL
RV
50
32
203
151
100.0%
Arbors at Countrywood
Plant City
FL
MH
(f)
62
62
59.7%
Lakes at Countrywood
Plant City
FL
MH
122
10
424
424
97.2%
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Property
City
State
Property Type
Acres
(a)
Developable
Acres
(b)
Total Number of Sites as of 12/31/21
Total Number of Annual Sites as of 12/31/21
Annual Site Occupancy as of 12/31/21
Meadows at Countrywood
Plant City
FL
MH
140
737
737
99.7%
Oaks at Countrywood
Plant City
FL
MH
44
168
168
98.8%
Harbor Lakes
Port Charlotte
FL
RV
80
528
375
100.0%
Emerald Lake
Punta Gorda
FL
MH
28
201
201
100.0%
Gulf View
Punta Gorda
FL
RV
78
206
95
100.0%
Tropical Palms MH
Punta Gorda
FL
MH
50
2
294
294
98.3%
Kingswood
Riverview
FL
MH
52
229
229
100.0%
Winds of St. Armands North
Sarasota
FL
MH
74
471
471
99.6%
Winds of St. Armands South
Sarasota
FL
MH
81
360
360
85.0%
Topics RV Resort
Spring Hill
FL
RV
35
230
171
100.0%
Pine Island
St. James City
FL
RV
31
363
88
100.0%
Carefree Village
Tampa
FL
MH
58
398
398
98.0%
Tarpon Glen
Tarpon Springs
FL
MH
24
168
168
98.8%
Featherock
Valrico
FL
MH
84
521
521
100.0%
Bay Indies
Venice
FL
MH
210
1,309
1,309
99.2%
Ramblers Rest RV Resort
Venice
FL
RV
117
647
382
100.0%
Peace River
Wauchula
FL
RV
72
454
48
100.0%
Crystal Lake Zephyrhills
Zephyrhills
FL
MH
147
518
518
70.7%
Forest Lake Estates MH
Zephyrhills
FL
MH
191
67
929
929
96.0%
Forest Lake Village RV
Zephyrhills
FL
RV
42
274
172
100.0%
Sixth Avenue
Zephyrhills
FL
MH
14
133
133
81.2%
Other
Multiple
FL
MH
7
133
149
20.1%
Total Florida Market
13,216
1,282
63,807
52,760
95.0%
California
Northern California:
Monte del Lago
Castroville
CA
MH
54
310
310
100.0%
Colony Park
Ceres
CA
MH
20
186
186
100.0%
Russian River
Cloverdale
CA
RV
41
135
12
100.0%
Snowflower (g)
Emigrant Gap
CA
RV
612
268
—
—%
Four Seasons
Fresno
CA
MH
40
242
242
99.6%
Yosemite Lakes (g)
Groveland
CA
RV
403
30
299
—
—%
Tahoe Valley (e) (g)
Lake Tahoe
CA
RV
86
413
—
—%
Sea Oaks
Los Osos
CA
MH
18
1
125
125
100.0%
Ponderosa Resort
Lotus
CA
RV
22
170
9
100.0%
Turtle Beach
Manteca
CA
RV
39
79
23
100.0%
Marina Dunes RV Resort (g)
Marina
CA
RV
6
96
—
—%
Coralwood (e)
Modesto
CA
MH
22
194
194
100.0%
Lake Minden
Nicolaus
CA
RV
165
82
323
11
100.0%
Lake of the Springs
Oregon House
CA
RV
954
507
541
63
100.0%
Concord Cascade
Pacheco
CA
MH
31
283
283
100.0%
31
Property
City
State
Property Type
Acres
(a)
Developable
Acres
(b)
Total Number of Sites as of 12/31/21
Total Number of Annual Sites as of 12/31/21
Annual Site Occupancy as of 12/31/21
San Francisco RV (g)
Pacifica
CA
RV
12
122
—
—%
Quail Meadows
Riverbank
CA
MH
20
146
146
100.0%
California Hawaiian
San Jose
CA
MH
50
418
418
100.0%
Sunshadow
San Jose
CA
MH
30
121
121
100.0%
Village of the Four Seasons
San Jose
CA
MH
30
271
271
100.0%
Westwinds (4 Properties) (e)
San Jose
CA
MH
88
723
723
100.0%
Laguna Lake
San Luis Obispo
CA
MH
100
300
300
100.0%
Contempo Marin
San Rafael
CA
MH
63
1
396
396
100.0%
De Anza Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
CA
MH
30
198
198
100.0%
Santa Cruz Ranch (g)
Scotts Valley
CA
RV
7
106
—
—%
Royal Oaks
Visalia
CA
MH
20
149
149
92.6%
Southern California:
Soledad Canyon
Acton
CA
RV
273
1,251
11
100.0%
Los Ranchos
Apple Valley
CA
MH
30
389
389
98.5%
Date Palm Country Club (e)
Cathedral City
CA
MH
232
3
538
538
99.1%
Palm Springs Oasis RV Resort
Cathedral City
CA
RV
(f)
140
22
100.0%
Oakzanita Springs
Descanso
CA
RV
145
5
146
25
100.0%
Rancho Mesa
El Cajon
CA
MH
20
158
158
100.0%
Rancho Valley
El Cajon
CA
MH
19
140
140
99.3%
Royal Holiday
Hemet
CA
MH
22
198
198
78.3%
Idyllwild
Idyllwild-Pine Cove
CA
RV
191
287
50
100.0%
Pio Pico
Jamul
CA
RV
176
10
512
76
100.0%
Wilderness Lakes
Menifee
CA
RV
73
529
48
100.0%
Morgan Hill (g)
Morgan Hill
CA
RV
69
6
339
—
—%
Pacific Dunes Ranch (g)
Oceana
CA
RV
48
215
—
—%
San Benito
Paicines
CA
RV
199
23
523
42
100.0%
Palm Springs
Palm Desert
CA
RV
35
401
23
100.0%
Las Palmas Estates
Rialto
CA
MH
18
136
136
100.0%
Parque La Quinta
Rialto
CA
MH
19
166
166
100.0%
Rancho Oso
Santa Barbara
CA
RV
310
40
187
20
100.0%
Meadowbrook
Santee
CA
MH
43
338
338
100.0%
Lamplighter Village
Spring Valley
CA
MH
32
270
270
100.0%
Santiago Estates
Sylmar
CA
MH
113
9
300
300
98.3%
Total California Market
5,030
717
13,777
7,130
99.0%
Arizona:
Apache East
Apache Junction
AZ
MH
17
123
123
100.0%
Countryside RV
Apache Junction
AZ
RV
53
560
305
100.0%
Denali Park
Apache Junction
AZ
MH
33
5
162
162
99.4%
Dolce Vita
Apache Junction
AZ
MH
132
40
480
480
88.8%
32
Property
City
State
Property Type
Acres
(a)
Developable
Acres
(b)
Total Number of Sites as of 12/31/21
Total Number of Annual Sites as of 12/31/21
Annual Site Occupancy as of 12/31/21
Golden Sun RV
Apache Junction
AZ
RV
33
329
199
100.0%
Meridian RV Resort
Apache Junction
AZ
RV
15
264
81
100.0%
Valley Vista
Benson
AZ
RV
6
145
4
100.0%
Casita Verde
Casa Grande
AZ
RV
14
192
83
100.0%
Fiesta Grande
Casa Grande
AZ
RV
77
767
531
100.0%
Foothills West
Casa Grande
AZ
RV
16
188
121
100.0%
Sunshine Valley
Chandler
AZ
MH
55
381
381
100.0%
Verde Valley
Cottonwood
AZ
RV
273
178
414
137
100.0%
Casa del Sol East II
Glendale
AZ
MH
29
239
239
97.5%
Casa del Sol East III
Glendale
AZ
MH
28
236
236
99.2%
Palm Shadows
Glendale
AZ
MH
33
293
293
91.1%
Hacienda De Valencia
Mesa
AZ
MH
51
363
363
99.2%
Mesa Spirit
Mesa
AZ
RV
90
1,600
781
100.0%
Monte Vista Resort
Mesa
AZ
RV
142
1,345
873
100.0%
Seyenna Vistas
Mesa
AZ
MH
60
4
407
407
99.3%
The Highlands at Brentwood
Mesa
AZ
MH
45
268
268
100.0%
ViewPoint RV & Golf Resort
Mesa
AZ
RV
332
2,414
1,936
100.0%
Apollo Village
Peoria
AZ
MH
29
3
238
238
95.8%
Casa del Sol West
Peoria
AZ
MH
31
245
245
97.1%
Carefree Manor
Phoenix
AZ
MH
16
130
130
96.9%
Central Park
Phoenix
AZ
MH
37
293
293
98.0%
Desert Skies
Phoenix
AZ
MH
24
166
166
99.4%
Sunrise Heights
Phoenix
AZ
MH
28
199
199
97.0%
Whispering Palms
Phoenix
AZ
MH
15
116
116
96.6%
Desert Vista (g)
Salome
AZ
RV
10
125
—
—%
Sedona Shadows
Sedona
AZ
MH
48
210
210
93.8%
Venture In
Show Low
AZ
RV
26
389
274
100.0%
Paradise
Sun City
AZ
RV
80
950
772
100.0%
The Meadows AZ
Tempe
AZ
MH
60
390
390
97.7%
Fairview Manor
Tucson
AZ
MH
28
235
235
98.7%
Voyager RV Resort (c)
Tucson
AZ
MH
99
41
1,801
1,077
100.0%
Westpark
Wickenburg
AZ
MH
48
273
273
84.6%
Araby Acres
Yuma
AZ
RV
25
3
337
259
100.0%
Cactus Gardens
Yuma
AZ
RV
43
430
231
100.0%
Capri
Yuma
AZ
RV
20
303
151
100.0%
Desert Paradise
Yuma
AZ
RV
26
260
91
100.0%
Foothill Village
Yuma
AZ
RV
18
180
26
100.0%
Mesa Verde RV
Yuma
AZ
RV
28
345
258
100.0%
Suni Sands
Yuma
AZ
RV
34
336
147
100.0%
Total Arizona Market
2,307
274
19,121
13,784
98.5%
33
Property
City
State
Property Type
Acres
(a)
Developable
Acres
(b)
Total Number of Sites as of 12/31/21
Total Number of Annual Sites as of 12/31/21
Annual Site Occupancy as of 12/31/21
Colorado:
Hillcrest Village CO
Aurora
CO
MH
72
602
602
99.5%
Cimarron Village
Broomfield
CO
MH
50
327
327
100.0%
Holiday Village CO
Colorado Springs
CO
MH
38
240
240
98.8%
Bear Creek Village
Denver
CO
MH
12
121
121
96.7%
Holiday Hills Village
Denver
CO
MH
99
736
736
98.0%
Golden Terrace
Golden
CO
MH
32
263
263
99.2%
Golden Terrace South
Golden
CO
MH
15
80
80
100.0%
Golden Terrace South RV (g)
Golden
CO
RV
(f)
80
—
—%
Golden Terrace West
Golden
CO
MH
39
311
311
99.7%
Pueblo Grande
Pueblo
CO
MH
33
250
250
95.2%
Woodland Hills
Thornton
CO
MH
55
434
434
99.3%
Total Colorado Market
445
—
3,444
3,364
98.7%
Northeast:
Stonegate Manor
North Windham
CT
MH
114
372
372
93.0%
Waterford Estates
Bear
DE
MH
159
2
731
731
99.9%
McNicol Place
Lewes
DE
MH
25
93
93
100.0%
Whispering Pines
Lewes
DE
MH
67
2
393
393
100.0%
Mariner's Cove
Millsboro
DE
MH
101
374
374
98.1%
Sweetbriar
Millsboro
DE
MH
38
146
146
95.9%
Aspen Meadows
Rehoboth Beach
DE
MH
46
200
200
99.5%
Camelot Meadows
Rehoboth Beach
DE
MH
61
301
301
98.7%
Gateway to Cape Cod
Rochester
MA
RV
80
25
194
80
100.0%
Hillcrest MA
Rockland
MA
MH
19
79
79
93.7%
The Glen
Rockland
MA
MH
24
36
36
97.2%
Old Chatham
South Dennis
MA
RV
47
312
272
100.0%
Sturbridge
Sturbridge
MA
RV
223
125
155
97
100.0%
Fernwood
Capitol Heights
MD
MH
40
6
329
329
98.5%
Williams Estates/Peppermint Woods
Middle River
MD
MH
121
803
803
100.0%
Mt. Desert Narrows
Bar Harbor
ME
RV
90
12
206
6
100.0%
Patten Pond
Ellsworth
ME
RV
81
60
137
16
100.0%
Pinehirst
Old Orchard Beach
ME
RV
58
550
455
100.0%
Narrows Too
Trenton
ME
RV
42
8
207
13
100.0%
Moody Beach
Wells
ME
RV
48
274
119
100.0%
Sandy Beach
Contoocook
NH
RV
40
190
112
100.0%
Pine Acres
Raymond
NH
RV
100
421
262
100.0%
Tuxbury Resort
South Hampton
NH
RV
193
100
305
247
100.0%
King Nummy
Cape May Court House
NJ
RV
83
313
266
100.0%
Acorn Campground
Green Creek
NJ
RV
160
43
323
239
100.0%
Mays Landing Resort
Mays Landing
NJ
RV
18
168
84
100.0%
34
Property
City
State
Property Type
Acres
(a)
Developable
Acres
(b)
Total Number of Sites as of 12/31/21
Total Number of Annual Sites as of 12/31/21
Annual Site Occupancy as of 12/31/21
Echo Farms
Ocean View
NJ
RV
31
245
207
100.0%
Lake and Shore
Ocean View
NJ
RV
162
401
284
100.0%
Pine Haven (c)
Ocean View
NJ
RV
97
629
552
100.0%
Chestnut Lake
Port Republic
NJ
RV
32
185
40
100.0%
Sea Pines
Swainton
NJ
RV
75
32
549
318
100.0%
Pine Ridge at Crestwood
Whiting
NJ
MH
188
1,035
1,035
90.8%
Rondout Valley
Accord
NY
RV
184
94
398
101
100.0%
Alpine Lake RV Resort
Corinth
NY
RV
200
54
500
385
100.0%
Lake George Escape
Lake George
NY
RV
178
576
108
100.0%
The Woodlands
Lockport
NY
MH
225
30
1,237
1,237
95.1%
Greenwood Village
Manorville
NY
MH
79
512
512
99.8%
Brennan Beach
Pulaski
NY
RV
201
1,377
1,227
100.0%
Lake George Schroon Valley
Warrensburg
NY
RV
151
151
101
100.0%
Greenbriar Village
Bath
PA
MH
63
319
319
95.0%
Sun Valley
Bowmansville
PA
RV
86
3
265
215
100.0%
Green Acres
Breinigsville
PA
MH
149
595
595
94.8%
Gettysburg Farm
Dover
PA
RV
124
62
265
92
100.0%
Timothy Lake North
East Stroudsburg
PA
RV
93
323
99
100.0%
Timothy Lake South
East Stroudsburg
PA
RV
65
327
145
100.0%
Drummer Boy
Gettysburg
PA
RV
89
465
235
100.0%
Round Top
Gettysburg
PA
RV
52
391
207
100.0%
Circle M
Lancaster
PA
RV
103
13
380
89
100.0%
Hershey
Lebanon
PA
RV
196
20
297
67
100.0%
Robin Hill
Lenhartsville
PA
RV
44
4
270
143
100.0%
PA Dutch County
Manheim
PA
RV
102
60
269
105
100.0%
Spring Gulch
New Holland
PA
RV
114
27
420
153
100.0%
Lil Wolf
Orefield
PA
MH
56
269
269
96.7%
Scotrun
Scotrun
PA
RV
63
6
178
111
100.0%
Appalachian RV
Shartlesville
PA
RV
86
30
358
214
100.0%
Mountain View - PA
Walnutport
PA
MH
45
1
187
187
90.9%
Timber Creek
Westerly
RI
RV
108
364
361
100.0%
Total Northeast Market
5,519
819
21,349
15,838
98.2%
Southeast:
Hidden Cove
Arley
AL
RV
99
34
163
96
100.0%
Dale Hollow State Park Marina (c)
Burkesville
KY
Marina
33
198
198
100.0%
Diamond Caverns
Park City
KY
RV
714
218
220
30
100.0%
Forest Lake
Advance
NC
RV
306
34
305
163
100.0%
Scenic
Asheville
NC
MH
28
2
194
194
100.0%
Boathouse Marina (c)
Beaufort
NC
Marina
9
547
401
100.0%
Waterway RV
Cedar Point
NC
RV
27
336
336
100.0%
35
Property
City
State
Property Type
Acres
(a)
Developable
Acres
(b)
Total Number of Sites as of 12/31/21
Total Number of Annual Sites as of 12/31/21
Annual Site Occupancy as of 12/31/21
Twin Lakes
Chocowinity
NC
RV
132
11
419
369
100.0%
Topsail Sound RV
Holly Ridge
NC
RV
34
7
230
215
100.0%
Green Mountain
Lenoir
NC
RV
1,077
3
447
164
100.0%
Lake Gaston
Littleton
NC
RV
69
235
204
100.0%
Lake Myers RV
Mocksville
NC
RV
74
425
271
100.0%
Bogue Pines
Newport
NC
MH
50
150
150
98.7%
Goose Creek
Newport
NC
RV
92
735
694
100.0%
Whispering Pines - NC
Newport
NC
RV
34
278
174
100.0%
Harbor Point
Sneads Ferry
NC
RV
46
203
151
100.0%
White Oak Shores
Stella
NC
RV
220
51
511
436
100.0%
Carolina Landing
Fair Play
SC
RV
73
30
192
65
100.0%
Inlet Oaks Village
Murrells Inlet
SC
MH
35
172
172
100.0%
Myrtle Beach Property (c) (h)
Myrtle Beach
SC
RV
80
813
—
—%
Rivers Edge Marina (c)
North Charleston
SC
Marina
4
503
464
100.0%
The Oaks
Yemassee
SC
RV
10
93
20
100.0%
Natchez Trace
Hohenwald
TN
RV
672
340
531
241
100.0%
Cherokee Landing
Saulsbury
TN
RV
254
124
339
8
100.0%
Meadows of Chantilly
Chantilly
VA
MH
82
499
499
100.0%
Harbor View
Colonial Beach
VA
RV
69
146
73
100.0%
Lynchburg
Gladys
VA
RV
170
59
222
70
100.0%
Chesapeake Bay
Gloucester
VA
RV
282
80
392
149
100.0%
Bayport Development (d)
Jamaica
VA
RV
541
523
—
—
—%
Virginia Landing
Quinby
VA
RV
863
233
6
100.0%
Grey's Point Camp
Topping
VA
RV
125
16
791
575
100.0%
Bethpage Camp Resort
Urbanna
VA
RV
271
81
1,285
678
100.0%
Williamsburg
Williamsburg
VA
RV
65
10
211
90
100.0%
Regency Lakes
Winchester
VA
MH
165
523
523
99.2%
Total Southeast Market
6,805
1,623
12,541
7,879
99.9%
Midwest Market:
O'Connell's Yogi Bear RV Resort
Amboy
IL
RV
286
77
812
442
100.0%
Pheasant Lake Estates
Beecher
IL
MH
160
112
613
613
96.4%
Pine Country
Belvidere
IL
RV
131
10
185
162
100.0%
Willow Lake Estates
Elgin
IL
MH
111
616
616
90.3%
Golf Vista Estates
Monee
IL
MH
144
497
497
81.7%
Indian Lakes
Batesville
IN
RV
545
82
1,212
631
100.0%
Horseshoe Lakes
Clinton
IN
RV
289
66
123
102
100.0%
Twin Mills RV
Howe
IN
RV
137
24
501
287
100.0%
Lakeside RV
New Carlisle
IN
RV
13
89
89
100.0%
Bear Cave
Buchanan
MI
RV
25
10
136
58
100.0%
St Claire
Saint Claire
MI
RV
210
100
229
141
100.0%
36
Property
City
State
Property Type
Acres
(a)
Developable
Acres
(b)
Total Number of Sites as of 12/31/21
Total Number of Annual Sites as of 12/31/21
Annual Site Occupancy as of 12/31/21
Cedar Knolls
Apple Valley
MN
MH
93
457
457
96.7%
Cimarron Park
Lake Elmo
MN
MH
230
46
505
505
90.5%
Rockford Riverview Estates
Rockford
MN
MH
88
428
428
97.4%
Rosemount Woods
Rosemount
MN
MH
50
221
221
81.0%
Buena Vista
Fargo
ND
MH
76
399
399
71.2%
Meadow Park
Fargo
ND
MH
17
116
116
68.1%
Kenisee Lake
Jefferson
OH
RV
143
50
119
79
100.0%
Wilmington
Wilmington
OH
RV
109
41
169
122
100.0%
Rainbow Lake Manor
Bristol
WI
MH
99
6
302
302
85.8%
Fremont Jellystone Park Campground
Fremont
WI
RV
98
5
325
119
100.0%
Yukon Trails
Lyndon Station
WI
RV
150
30
214
139
100.0%
Blackhawk Camping Resort
Milton
WI
RV
214
24
490
346
100.0%
Lakeland
Milton
WI
RV
107
5
682
445
100.0%
Westwood Estates
Pleasant Prairie
WI
MH
95
344
344
93.9%
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth
WI
RV
133
40
610
420
100.0%
Tranquil Timbers
Sturgeon Bay
WI
RV
125
270
187
100.0%
Lake of the Woods RV
Wautoma
WI
RV
117
303
176
100.0%
Neshonoc Lakeside
West Salem
WI
RV
48
284
189
100.0%
Arrowhead Resort
Wisconsin Dells
WI
RV
166
40
377
198
100.0%
Bay Point Marina (c)
Marblehead
OH
RV
48
181
181
100.0%
Bay Point Marina (c)
Marblehead
OH
Marina
179
660
625
100.0%
Total Midwest Market
4,436
768
12,469
9,636
94.7%
Nevada, Utah and Idaho:
Coach Royale
Boise
ID
MH
12
91
91
100.0%
Maple Grove
Boise
ID
MH
38
271
271
95.2%
Shenandoah Estates
Boise
ID
MH
24
153
153
100.0%
West Meadow Estates
Boise
ID
MH
29
178
178
100.0%
Mountain View - NV
Henderson
NV
MH
72
354
354
100.0%
Bonanza Village
Las Vegas
NV
MH
43
353
353
58.4%
Boulder Cascade
Las Vegas
NV
MH
39
299
299
87.3%
Cabana
Las Vegas
NV
MH
37
263
263
97.7%
Flamingo West
Las Vegas
NV
MH
37
258
258
100.0%
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
NV
RV
11
217
22
100.0%
Villa Borega
Las Vegas
NV
MH
40
293
293
79.9%
Westwood Village
Farr West
UT
MH
46
314
314
100.0%
St George (g)
Hurricane
UT
RV
26
149
—
—%
All Seasons
Salt Lake City
UT
MH
19
121
121
99.2%
Total Nevada, Utah and Idaho
473
—
3,314
2,970
91.1%
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Property
City
State
Property Type
Acres
(a)
Developable
Acres
(b)
Total Number of Sites as of 12/31/21
Total Number of Annual Sites as of 12/31/21
Annual Site Occupancy as of 12/31/21
Northwest:
Cultus Lake (Canada) (e)
Lindell Beach
BC
RV
15
178
43
100.0%
Bend
Bend
OR
RV
289
116
351
48
100.0%
Shadowbrook
Clackamas
OR
MH
21
156
156
100.0%
Pacific City
Cloverdale
OR
RV
105
50
307
33
100.0%
Falcon Wood Village
Eugene
OR
MH
23
183
183
98.9%
Portland Fairview
Fairview
OR
RV
30
407
237
100.0%
Quail Hollow (e)
Fairview
OR
MH
21
137
137
100.0%
South Jetty
Florence
OR
RV
57
5
204
6
100.0%
Seaside
Seaside
OR
RV
80
7
251
46
100.0%
Whalers Rest
South Beach
OR
RV
39
5
170
18
100.0%
Mt. Hood Village
Welches
OR
RV
115
626
218
100.0%
Hope Valley RV (c)
Turner
OR
RV
69
23
164
291
100.0%
Birch Bay
Blaine
WA
RV
31
7
246
16
100.0%
Mount Vernon
Bow
WA
RV
311
251
27
100.0%
Chehalis
Chehalis
WA
RV
309
360
23
100.0%
Grandy Creek (g)
Concrete
WA
RV
63
179
—
—%
Tall Chief (g)
Fall City
WA
RV
71
180
—
—%
Kloshe Illahee
Federal Way
WA
MH
50
258
258
100.0%
La Conner (e)
La Conner
WA
RV
106
319
41
100.0%
Leavenworth
Leavenworth
WA
RV
255
30
266
18
100.0%
Thunderbird Resort
Monroe
WA
RV
45
6
136
10
100.0%
Little Diamond (g)
Newport
WA
RV
360
30
520
—
100.0%
Oceana
Ocean City
WA
RV
16
7
84
13
100.0%
Crescent Bar
Quincy
WA
RV
14
115
19
100.0%
Long Beach
Seaview
WA
RV
17
10
144
14
100.0%
Paradise RV
Silver Creek
WA
RV
60
214
1
100.0%
Total Northwest
2,572
296
6,406
1,856
99.9%
Texas:
Alamo Palms
Alamo
TX
RV
58
643
287
100.0%
Bay Landing
Bridgeport
TX
RV
443
235
293
65
100.0%
Colorado River
Columbus
TX
RV
218
22
232
25
100.0%
Victoria Palms
Donna
TX
RV
117
1,122
479
100.0%
Lake Texoma (e)
Gordonville
TX
RV
201
120
301
90
100.0%
Lakewood
Harlingen
TX
RV
30
301
106
100.0%
Paradise Park
Harlingen
TX
RV
60
563
267
100.0%
Sunshine RV Resort
Harlingen
TX
RV
84
1,027
364
100.0%
Tropic Winds
Harlingen
TX
RV
112
65
531
199
100.0%
Medina Lake
Lakehills
TX
RV
208
50
387
65
100.0%
Paradise South
Mercedes
TX
RV
49
493
190
100.0%
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Property
City
State
Property Type
Acres
(a)
Developable
Acres
(b)
Total Number of Sites as of 12/31/21
Total Number of Annual Sites as of 12/31/21
Annual Site Occupancy as of 12/31/21
Lake Tawakoni (e)
Point
TX
RV
324
11
293
67
100.0%
Fun N Sun RV
San Benito
TX
RV
135
40
1,435
623
100.0%
Country Sunshine
Weslaco
TX
RV
37
390
153
100.0%
Leisure World
Weslaco
TX
RV
38
333
169
100.0%
Southern Comfort
Weslaco
TX
RV
40
403
316
100.0%
Trails End RV
Weslaco
TX
RV
43
362
252
100.0%
Lake Whitney
Whitney
TX
RV
403
158
261
30
100.0%
Lake Conroe
Willis
TX
RV
129
7
620
284
100.0%
Lake Conroe RV Resort (c) (g)
Montgomery
TX
RV
130
261
—
—%
Total Texas
2,859
708
10,251
4,031
100.0%
Grand Total All Markets
43,662
6,487
166,479
119,248
96.6%
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(a)
Acres are approximate. For certain Properties, the acres were estimated based on 10 Sites per acre.
(b)
Acres are approximate. There can be no assurance that developable acres will be developed. Development is contingent on many factors including, but not limited to, cost, ability to subdivide, accessibility, infrastructure needs, zoning, entitlement and topography.
(c)
Property acquired in 2021.
(d)
Development asset acquired in 2020 and 2021. It is not included in the property count as there are no sites and the property is not operational.
(e)
Land has been leased to us under a non-cancelable operating lease, including one Loggerhead Marina Property (See Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 3. Leases).
(f)
Acres for this community have been included in the acres of the adjacent community listed directly above this Property.
(g)
Property did not have annual Sites for 2021.
(h)
RV community operated by a tenant pursuant to an existing ground lease (See Note 6 - Acquisitions).
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings
The description of legal proceedings is incorporated herein by reference from Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies in this Form 10-K.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
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PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
Our shares of common stock are traded on the NYSE under the symbol ELS. As of December 31, 2021, there were 293 holders of record for 185,640,379 outstanding shares of our common stock. Additionally, there were 9,305,651 OP Units outstanding, which are exchangeable for an equivalent number of shares of our common stock or, at our option, cash.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased (a)
Average Price Paid per Share (a)
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publically Announced Plans or Programs
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
1/1/2021-3/31/2021
45,770
$
61.50
None
None
4/1/2021-6/30/2021
—
$
—
None
None
7/1/2021-9/30/2021
—
$
—
None
None
10/1/2021-12/31/2021
—
$
—
None
None
1/1/2021-12/31/2021
45,770
$
61.50
None
None
(a) All shares were repurchased at the open market price and represent common stock surrendered to us to satisfy income tax withholding obligations due to the vesting of Restricted Share Grants. Certain of our executive officers and directors may from time to time adopt non-discretionary, written trading plans that comply with Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b5-1, or otherwise monetize their equity-based compensation. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b5-1 provides executives with a method to monetize their equity-based compensation in an automatic and non-discretionary manner over time.
Dividends and Distributions
We distribute regular quarterly dividends to our stockholders. In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we are required, among other things, to distribute annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and any net capital gain. In addition, we intend to distribute all or substantially all of our net income so that we will generally not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on our earnings.
In general, our Board of Directors makes decisions regarding the nature, frequency and amount of our dividends on a quarterly basis. The Board considers many factors when making these decisions, including our present and future liquidity needs, our current and projected financial condition and results of operations. As such, there can be no assurance that we will maintain the practice of paying regular quarterly dividends to continue to qualify as a REIT. See Item 1A. Risk Factors in this Form 10-K for a description of factors that may affect our ability to distribute dividends.
Item 6. [Reserved]
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes thereto included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. All shares of common stock (“Common Shares”) and units of common interests in our Operating Partnership (“OP Units”) as well as per share results reflect the two-for-one stock split that was completed on October 15, 2019.
2021 Accomplishments
We continued our strong performance in 2021, as marked by these key operational and financial accomplishments:
•
Normalized FFO per common share on a fully diluted basis was $2.53 for the year ended December 31, 2021, 17% higher than the year ended December 31, 2020.
•
Core Portfolio generated growth of 9% in income from property operations, excluding deferrals and property management, for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020.
•
MH occupancy within our Core Portfolio increased by 323 sites during the year ended December 31, 2021, from the year ended December 31, 2020.
•
Manufactured homeowners within our Core Portfolio increased by 785 to 65,730 as of December 31, 2021 compared to 64,945 as of December 31, 2020.
•
RV Annual occupancy within our Core RV and Thousand Trails portfolios increased by 1,180 sites during the year ended December 31, 2021, from the year ended December 31, 2020.
•
RV and MH rental income within our Core Portfolio increased by 12.9% and 4.7%, respectively, compared to December 31, 2020.
•
Membership sales and expenses, consisting of membership upgrade sales and expenses, as well as commissions on camping and Trails Collection passes, contributed $12.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $8.1 million, or 184%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020.
•
New home sales of 1,163 for the year ended December 31, 2021, which was the highest in company history.
•
Acquired eleven marinas, five RV communities, a parcel of land occupied by a portion of an RV community managed by a tenant pursuant to a ground lease, an 80% equity interest in a joint venture with six RV communities, MHVillage/Datacomp and three land parcels adjacent to our properties with an aggregate purchase price of $715.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2021.
•
Added 1,037 expansion Sites to our Core Portfolio during the year ended December 31, 2021.
•
Originated secured debt with gross proceeds of $270.0 million with a maturity of 10 years and an interest rate of 2.4% during the year ended December 31, 2021. We used these proceeds to repay $67.0 million of debt due to mature in 2022 at a weighted average rate of 5.1%. The remainder of the proceeds were used to repay a portion of the outstanding balance on the line of credit.
•
Closed on an amended revolving line of credit with borrowing capacity of $500.0 million and a $300.0 million term loan during the year ended December 31, 2021.
•
Raised our annual dividend rate for 2022 to $1.64 per share of common stock, an increase of 13.1%, or $0.19, over the current $1.45 per share of common stock for 2021.
•
Sold approximately 1.7 million shares of common stock under our ATM equity offering program with a weighted average price of $84.48 per share for net proceeds of $138.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2021.
Overview and Outlook
We are a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”) with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. We are a fully integrated owner of lifestyle-oriented properties (“Properties”) consisting of property operations and home sales and rental operations primarily within manufactured home (“MH”) and recreational vehicle (“RV”) communities and marinas. As of December 31, 2021, we owned or had an ownership interest in a portfolio of 444 Properties located throughout the United States and Canada containing 169,296 individual developed areas (“Sites”). These Properties are located in 35 states and British Columbia, with more than 110 Properties with lake, river or ocean frontage and more than 120 Properties within 10 miles of the coastal United States.
We invest in properties in sought-after locations near retirement and vacation destinations and urban areas across the United States with a focus on delivering an exceptional experience to our residents and guests that results in delivery of value to stockholders. Our business model is intended to provide an opportunity for increased cash flows and appreciation in value. We
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seek growth in earnings, Funds from Operations (“FFO”) and cash flows by enhancing the profitability and operation of our Properties and investments. We accomplish this by attracting and retaining high quality customers to our Properties, who take pride in our Properties and in their homes and efficiently managing our Properties by increasing occupancy, maintaining competitive market rents and controlling expenses. We also actively pursue opportunities that fit our acquisition criteria and are currently engaged in various stages of negotiations relating to the possible acquisition of additional properties.
We believe the demand from baby boomers for MH and RV communities will continue to be strong over the long term. It is estimated that approximately 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 daily through 2030. In addition, the population age 55 and older is expected to grow 17% within the next 15 years. These individuals, seeking an active lifestyle, will continue to drive the market for second-home sales as vacation properties, investment opportunities or retirement retreats. We expect it is likely that over the next decade, we will continue to see high levels of second-home sales and that manufactured homes and cottages in our Properties will continue to provide a viable second-home alternative to site-built homes. We also believe the Millennial and Generation Z demographic will contribute to our future long-term customer pipeline. After conducting a comprehensive study of RV ownership, according to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (“RVIA”), data suggested that RV sales are expected to benefit from an increase in demand from those born in the United States from 1980 to 2003, or Millennials and Gen Z, over the coming years. We believe the demand from baby boomers and these younger generations will continue to outpace supply for MH and RV communities. The entitlement process to develop new MH and RV communities is extremely restrictive. As a result, there have been limited new communities developed in our target geographic markets.
We generate the majority of our revenues from customers renting our Sites or entering into right-to-use contracts, also known as membership subscriptions, which provide them access to specific Properties for limited stays. MH Sites are generally leased on an annual basis to residents who own or lease factory-built homes, including manufactured homes. Annual RV and marina Sites are leased on an annual basis to customers who generally have an RV, factory-built cottage, boat or other unit placed on the site, including those Northern properties that are open for the summer season. Seasonal RV and marina Sites are leased to customers generally for one to six months. Transient RV and marina Sites are leased to customers on a short-term basis. The revenue from seasonal and transient Sites is generally higher during the first and third quarters. We consider the transient revenue stream to be our most volatile as it is subject to weather conditions and other factors affecting the marginal RV customer's vacation and travel preferences. We also generate revenue from customers renting our marina dry storage. Additionally, we have interests in joint venture Properties for which revenue is classified as Equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
Approximately one quarter of our rental agreements on MH Sites contain rent increase provisions that are directly or indirectly connected to the published CPI statistics issued from June through September of the year prior to the increase effective date. Approximately two-thirds of these rental agreements are subject to a CPI floor of approximately 3.0% to 5.0%.
State and local rent control regulations affect 28 wholly-owned Properties, including 15 of our 49 California Properties, all 7 of our Delaware Properties, 1 of our 5 Massachusetts Properties, 1 of our 7 New York Properties, 1 of our 14 Washington Properties and 3 of our 11 Oregon Properties. These rent control regulations govern rent increases and generally permit us to increase rates by a percentage of the increase in the national, regional or local CPI, depending on the rent control ordinance. These rate increases generally range from 60.0% to 100.0% of CPI with certain limits depending on the jurisdiction.
The following table shows the breakdown of our Sites by type (amounts are approximate):
Total Sites as of
December 31, 2021
MH Sites
73,400
RV Sites:
Annual
33,700
Seasonal
10,900
Transient
16,500
Marina Slips
6,800
Membership
(1)
25,100
Joint Ventures
(2)
2,800
Total
(3)
169,300
_____________________
(1)
Primarily utilized to service the approximately 125,100 members. Includes approximately 6,300 Sites rented on an annual basis.
(2)
Includes approximately 1,800 annual Sites and 1,000 transient Sites.
(3)
Total does not foot due to rounding.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
Membership Sites are primarily utilized to service approximately 125,100 annual subscription members, including 23,600 free trial members added through our RV dealer program. The remaining 101,500 have purchased a Thousand Trails Camping (“TTC”) membership, which is an annual subscription providing the member access to our Properties in one to five geographic regions of the United States. In 2021, a TTC membership for a single geographic region required an annual payment of $615. In addition, members are eligible to upgrade their subscriptions. A membership upgrade may offer (1) increased length of consecutive stay by 50% (i.e., up to 21 days); (2) ability to make earlier advance reservations; (3) discounts on rental units; (4) access to additional Properties, which may include use of Sites at non-membership RV communities, or (5) membership in discount travel programs. Each membership upgrade requires a non-refundable upfront payment, for which we offer financing options to eligible customers. As a customer acquisition tool, we have relationships with a network of RV dealers to provide each new RV owner with a free one-year trial subscription to a TTC membership.
In our Home Sales and Rentals Operations business, our revenue streams include home sales, home rentals and brokerage services and ancillary activities. We generate revenue through home sales and rental operations by selling or leasing manufactured homes and cottages that are located in Properties owned and managed by us. We believe renting our vacant homes represents an attractive source of occupancy and an opportunity to convert the renter to a homebuyer in the future. We also sell and rent homes through our joint venture, ECHO Financing, LLC (the “ECHO JV”). Additionally, home sale brokerage services are offered to our residents who may choose to sell their homes rather than relocate them when moving from a Property. At certain Properties, we operate ancillary facilities, such as golf courses, pro shops, stores and restaurants.
In the manufactured housing industry, options for home financing, also known as chattel financing, are limited. Chattel financing options available today include community owner-funded programs or third-party lender programs that provide subsidized financing to customers and often require the community owner to guarantee customer defaults. Third-party lender programs have stringent underwriting criteria, sizable down payment requirements, short term loan amortization and high interest rates. We have a limited program under which we purchase loans made by an unaffiliated lender to homebuyers at our Properties.
Under the existing administration, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (the “FHFA”), overseer of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac (the “GSEs”) and the Federal Home Loan Banks, has focused on equitable access to affordable and sustainable housing. In 2017, the FHFA published the Underserved Markets Plans for 2018-2020 (the “GSE Plans”) under the Duty-To-Serve (“DTS”) provisions mandated by the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992, as amended by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. The GSEs subsequently added a 2021 Plan as a one-year extension and have since submitted their current 2022-2024 Plans to FHFA and have received comment.
The FHFA mandate requires the GSE Plans to address leadership in developing loan products and flexible underwriting guidelines in underserved markets to facilitate a secondary market for mortgages on manufactured homes titled as real property or personal property, blanket loans for certain categories of manufactured housing communities, preserving the affordability of housing for renters and homebuyers, and housing in rural markets. While the FHFA and the current GSE 2022-24 DTS Plans may have a positive impact on the ability of our customers to obtain chattel financing, the actual impact on us, as well as the industry, cannot be determined at this time.
In addition to net income computed in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), we assess and measure our overall financial and operating performance using certain Non-GAAP supplemental measures, which include: (i) FFO, (ii) Normalized FFO, (iii) Income from property operations, (iv) Income from property operations, excluding deferrals and property management, (v) Core Portfolio income from property operations, excluding deferrals and property management (operating results for Properties owned and operated in both periods under comparison) and (vi) Income from rental operations, net of depreciation. We use these measures internally to evaluate the operating performance of our portfolio and provide a basis for comparison with other real estate companies. Definitions and reconciliations of these measures to the most comparable GAAP measures are included below in this discussion.
COVID-19 Pandemic Update
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we have taken actions to prioritize the safety and security of our employees, residents and customers, while maintaining our high-quality standards in service to our residents and customers. We have implemented and may continue to implement Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) and local public health department guidelines and protocols for social distancing and enhanced community and office cleaning procedures. Our Properties continue to be open subject to seasons of operations and state and local guidelines. Our property offices are open to residents and customers and we are complying with CDC recommended protocols.
We began 2021 in an uncertain environment with the Canadian border closed and changing travel patterns throughout our portfolio. As 2021 progressed we experienced strong demand across our business, particularly in our RV portfolio, as our
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
customers sought safe vacation and leisure activities and appreciated the opportunity to spend time outdoors. For additional details, see Results Overview.
We attribute the solid performance of our business to the fundamentals of our business model. The property locations and the lifestyle we offer have broad appeal to customers interested in enjoying an outdoor experience. We believe this is particularly relevant in a COVID-19 impacted environment. We intend to continue to monitor the rapidly evolving situation and we may take further actions that alter our business operations as may be required and that are in the best interests of our employees, residents, customers and shareholders. The extent of the impact that COVID-19 will have on our business going forward, including our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, is dependent on multiple factors, many of which are unknown. For additional details, see Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Results Overview
For the year ended December 31, 2021, net income available for Common Stockholders increased $34.2 million, or $0.18 per fully diluted Common Share, to $262.5 million, or $1.43 per fully diluted Common Share, compared to $228.3 million, or $1.25 per fully diluted Common Share, for the same period in 2020. For the year ended December 31, 2021, FFO available for Common Stock and OP Unit holders increased $79.2 million,or $0.41 per fully diluted Common Share, to $485.6 million, or $2.52 per fully diluted Common Share, compared to $406.4 million, or $2.11 per fully diluted Common Share, for the same period in 2020. For the year ended December 31, 2021, Normalized FFO available for Common Stock and OP Unit holders increased $70.3 million, or $0.36 per fully diluted Common Share, to $489.0 million, or $2.53 per fully diluted Common Share, compared to $418.7 million, or $2.17 per fully diluted Common Share, for the same period in 2020.
Our Core Portfolio could change from time-to-time depending on acquisitions, dispositions and significant transactions or unique situations. Our Core Portfolio in 2021 and 2020 includes all Properties acquired prior to December 31, 2019 that we have owned and operated continuously since January 1, 2020. For the year ended December 31, 2021, property operating revenues in our Core Portfolio, excluding deferrals, increased 8.3% and property operating expenses in our Core Portfolio, excluding deferrals and property management, increased 7.7%, from the year ended December 31, 2020, resulting in an increase in income from property operations, excluding deferrals and property management, of 8.8%.
While we continue to focus on increasing the number of manufactured homeowners in our Core Portfolio, we also believe renting our vacant homes represents an attractive source of occupancy and an opportunity to potentially convert the renter to a new homebuyer in the future. We continue to expect there to be fluctuations in the sources of occupancy gains depending on local market conditions, availability of vacant sites and success with converting renters to homeowners. Our Core Portfolio average occupancy, including both homeowners and renters, in our MH communities was 95.2% for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to 95.2% for the same period in 2020. For the year ended December 31, 2021, our Core Portfolio occupancy increased by 323 sites with an increase in homeowner occupancy of 785 sites. In addition to higher occupancy, we have experienced rental rate increases during the year ended December 31, 2021, contributing to a growth of 4.2% in MH rental income compared to the same period in 2020.
RV rental income in our Core Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2021, was 12.9% higher than the same period in 2020 and was driven by an increase in annual and transient revenues of 6.8% and 43.2%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increases for annual and transient revenues were due to an increase in occupancy and rates.
We continue to experience strong performance in our membership base within our Thousand Trails portfolio. For the year ended December 31, 2021, annual membership subscriptions revenue increased 9.7% over the same period in 2020. We sold 23,923 TTC memberships during the year ended December 31, 2021, representing a 16.2% increase in sales volume compared to the same period in 2020. For the year ended December 31, 2021, membership upgrade sales increased $14.5 million compared to the same period in 2020, driven by approximately 4,900 membership upgrade sales during the year ended December 31, 2021, representing an increase of 44% in sales volume. In addition, we activated 26,600 TTC memberships through our RV dealer program for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
The following table provides additional details regarding our TTC memberships for the past five years:
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
TTC Origination
50,523
44,129
41,484
37,528
31,618
TTC Sales
23,923
20,587
19,267
17,194
14,128
RV Dealer TTC Activations
26,600
23,542
22,217
20,334
17,490
Demand for our homes and communities remains strong as evidenced by factors including our high occupancy levels. During 2021, we experienced an all-time high for new home sales with an 81% increase from 2020 with over 1,163 new home sales during the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to 644 new home sales during the year ended December 31, 2020. The increases in new home sales was primarily due to favorable housing trends and timing of the availability of home inventory ready for sale.
As of December 31, 2021, we had 3,462 occupied rental homes in our Core MH communities, including 236 homes rented through our ECHO JV. Our Core Portfolio income from rental operations, net of depreciation, was $32.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 and $31.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. Approximately $31.5 million and $31.4 million of rental operations revenue related to Site rental was included in MH base rental income in our Core Portfolio for the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
Our gross investment in real estate increased $828.7 million to $6,989.1 million as of December 31, 2021, from $6,160.4 million as of December 31, 2020, primarily due to new acquisitions as well as capital improvements during the year ended December 31, 2021.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
Property Acquisitions/Dispositions and Joint Ventures
The following chart lists the Properties acquired or sold from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021 and Sites added through expansion opportunities at our existing Properties.
Location
Type of Property
Transaction Date
Sites
Total Sites as of January 1, 2020
(1) (2)
156,500
Acquisition Properties:
Marina Dunes RV Park
Marina, California
RV
October 15, 2020
96
Acorn Campground
Green Creek, New Jersey
RV
October 16, 2020
323
Dolce Vita at Superstition Mountain
Apache Junction, Arizona
MH
December 8, 2020
484
Leisure World RV Resort
Weslaco, Texas
RV
December 9, 2020
333
Trails End RV Resort
Weslaco, Texas
RV
December 9, 2020
362
Meridian RV Resort
Apache Junction, Arizona
RV
December 14, 2020
264
Harbor Point RV Community
Sneads Ferry, North Carolina
RV
December 16, 2020
203
Topsail Sound RV Park
Holly Ridge, North Carolina
RV
December 17, 2020
230
Marker 1 Marina
Dunedin, Florida
Marina
December 30, 2020
477
Okeechobee KOA Resort
Okeechobee, Florida
RV
January 21, 2021
740
Cortez Village Marina
Cortez, Florida
Marina
February 5, 2021
353
Fish Tale Marina
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Marina
February 5, 2021
296
Hi-Lift Marina
Adventure, Florida
Marina
February 5, 2021
211
Hidden Harbour Marina
Pompano Beach, Florida
Marina
February 5, 2021
357
Inlet Harbor Marina
Ponce Inlet, Florida
Marina
February 5, 2021
295
Palm Harbour Marina
Cape Haze, Florida
Marina
February 5, 2021
260
Riverwatch Marina
Stuart, Florida
Marina
February 5, 2021
306
Boathouse Marina
Beaufort, North Carolina
Marina
February 5, 2021
547
Dale Hollow State Park Marina
Burkesville, Kentucky
Marina
February 5, 2021
198
Bay Point Marina
Marblehead, Ohio
Marina
February 5, 2021
841
Rivers Edge Marina
North Charleston, South Carolina
Marina
February 5, 2021
503
Pine Haven
Cape May, New Jersey
RV
June 3, 2021
629
Myrtle Beach Property
(3)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
RV
August 26, 2021
813
Voyager RV Resort
(4)
Tucson, Arizona
RV
October 14, 2021
—
RVC Portfolio
Multiple
JV
November 1, 2021
988
Hope Valley
Turner, Oregon
RV
November 18, 2021
164
Lake Conroe
Montgomery, Texas
RV
December 15, 2021
261
Expansion Site Development:
Sites added (reconfigured) in 2020
1,202
Sites added (reconfigured) in 2021
1,037
Total Sites as of December 31, 2021
(2)
169,300
_____________________
(1)
Includes the marina slips.
(2)
Sites are approximate.
(3)
RV community operated by a tenant pursuant to an existing ground lease (See Note 6 - Acquisitions).
(4)
On October 14, 2021, we completed the acquisition of the remaining interest in the Voyager joint venture (see Note 6 - Acquisitions). The Voyager joint venture sites were previously included in the Total Sites as of January 1, 2020.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
Markets
The following table identifies our largest markets by number of Sites and provides information regarding our Properties (excluding eleven Properties owned through our Joint Ventures).
Major Market
Total Sites
Number of
Properties
Percent of
Total Sites
Percent of Total
Property Operating
Revenue
(1)
Florida
63,807
150
38.3
%
44.0
%
Northeast
21,349
57
12.8
%
11.4
%
Arizona
19,121
43
11.5
%
9.4
%
California
13,777
49
8.3
%
12.7
%
Midwest
12,469
31
7.5
%
5.7
%
Southeast
12,541
33
7.5
%
4.9
%
Texas
10,251
20
6.2
%
2.8
%
Northwest
6,406
26
3.8
%
3.4
%
Colorado
3,444
10
2.1
%
3.3
%
Other
3,314
14
2.0
%
2.4
%
Total
166,479
433
100.0
%
100.0
%
_____________________
(1)
Excludes the impact of GAAP deferrals of membership upgrade sales upfront payments and membership sales commissions as well as approximately $19.1 million of property operating revenue not allocated to Properties, which consists primarily of membership upgrade sales.
Qualification as a REIT
Commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 1993, we have elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. We believe we have met the requirements and have qualified for taxation as a REIT and we plan to continue to meet these requirements. The requirements for qualification as a REIT are highly technical and complex, as they pertain to the ownership of our outstanding stock, the nature of our assets, the sources of our income and the amount of our distributions to our stockholders. Examples include that at least 95% of our gross income must come from sources that are itemized in the REIT tax laws and at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, computed without regard to our deduction for dividends paid and our net capital gain, must be distributed to stockholders annually. If we fail to qualify as a REIT and are unable to correct such failure, we would be subject to U.S. federal income tax at regular corporate rates. Additionally, we could remain disqualified as a REIT for four years following the year we first failed to qualify. Even if we qualify for taxation as a REIT, we are subject to certain foreign, state and local taxes on our income and property and U.S. federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed income.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations include certain Non-GAAP financial measures that in management's view of the business are meaningful as they allow investors the ability to understand key operating details of our business both with and without regard to certain accounting conventions or items that may not always be indicative of recurring annual cash flow of the portfolio. These Non-GAAP financial measures as determined and presented by us may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies and include income from property operations and Core Portfolio, FFO, Normalized FFO and income from rental operations, net of depreciation.
We believe investors should review Income from property operations and Core Portfolio, FFO, Normalized FFO and Income from rental operations, net of depreciation, along with GAAP net income and cash flows from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities, when evaluating an equity REIT's operating performance. A discussion of Income from property operations and Core Portfolio, FFO, Normalized FFO and Income from rental operations, net of depreciation and a reconciliation to net income, are included below.
Income from Property Operations and Core Portfolio
We use income from property operations, income from property operations, excluding deferrals and property management and Core Portfolio income from property operations, excluding deferrals and property management, as alternative measures to evaluate the operating results of our Properties. Income from property operations represents rental income, membership subscriptions and upgrade sales, utility and other income less property and rental home operating and maintenance expenses, real estate taxes, sales and marketing expenses and property management expenses. Income from property operations, excluding deferrals and property management, represents income from property operations excluding property management
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
expenses and the impact of the GAAP deferrals of membership upgrade sales upfront payments and membership sales commissions, net. For comparative purposes, we present bad debt expense within Property operating, maintenance and real estate taxes in the current and prior periods.
Our Core Portfolio consists of our Properties owned and operated during all of 2020 and 2021. Core Portfolio income from property operations, excluding deferrals and property management, is useful to investors for annual comparison as it removes the fluctuations associated with acquisitions, dispositions and significant transactions or unique situations. Our Non-Core Portfolio includes all Properties that were not owned and operated during all of 2020 and 2021. This includes, but is not limited to, eight properties and one marina acquired during 2020 and six properties and eleven marinas acquired during 2021.
Funds from Operations (
“
FFO
”
) and Normalized Funds from Operations (
“
Normalized FFO
”
)
We define FFO as net income, computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses from sales of properties, depreciation and amortization related to real estate, impairment charges and adjustments to reflect our share of FFO of unconsolidated joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis. We compute FFO in accordance with our interpretation of standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”), which may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs that do not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or that interpret the current NAREIT definition differently than we do. We receive non-refundable upfront payments from membership upgrade contracts. In accordance with GAAP, the non-refundable upfront payments and related commissions are deferred and amortized over the estimated membership upgrade contract term. Although the NAREIT definition of FFO does not address the treatment of non-refundable upfront payments, we believe that it is appropriate to adjust for the impact of the deferral activity in our calculation of FFO.
We define Normalized FFO as FFO excluding non-operating income and expense items such as gains and losses from early debt extinguishment, including prepayment penalties and defeasance costs and other miscellaneous non-comparable items. Normalized FFO presented herein is not necessarily comparable to Normalized FFO presented by other real estate companies due to the fact that not all real estate companies use the same methodology for computing this amount.
We believe that FFO and Normalized FFO are helpful to investors as supplemental measures of the performance of an equity REIT. We believe that by excluding the effect of gains or losses from sales of properties, depreciation and amortization related to real estate and impairment charges, which are based on historical costs and which may be of limited relevance in evaluating current performance, FFO can facilitate comparisons of operating performance between periods and among other equity REITs. We further believe that Normalized FFO provides useful information to investors, analysts and our management because it allows them to compare our operating performance to the operating performance of other real estate companies and between periods on a consistent basis without having to account for differences not related to our normal operations. For example, we believe that excluding the early extinguishment of debt and other miscellaneous non-comparable items from FFO allows investors, analysts and our management to assess the sustainability of operating performance in future periods because these costs do not affect the future operations of the properties. In some cases, we provide information about identified non-cash components of FFO and Normalized FFO because it allows investors, analysts and our management to assess the impact of those items.
Income from Rental Operations, Net of Depreciation
We use income from rental operations, net of depreciation as an alternative measure to evaluate the operating results of our home rental program. Income from rental operations, net of depreciation represents income from rental operations less depreciation expense on rental homes. We believe this measure is meaningful for investors as it provides a complete picture of the home rental program operating results including the impact of depreciation which affects our home rental program investment decisions.
Our definitions and calculations of these Non-GAAP financial and operating measures and other terms may differ from the definitions and methodologies used by other REITs and accordingly, may not be comparable. These Non-GAAP financial and operating measures do not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP, nor do they represent cash available to pay distributions and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, determined in accordance with GAAP, as an indication of our financial performance, or to cash flows from operating activities, determined in accordance with GAAP, as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
The following table reconciles net income available for Common Stockholders to income from property operations for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
Total Portfolio
(amounts in thousands)
2021
2020
2019
Computation of Income from Property Operations:
Net income available for Common Stockholders
$
262,462
$
228,268
$
279,123
Redeemable preferred stock dividends
16
16
16
Income allocated to non-controlling interests – Common OP Units
13,522
13,132
16,783
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures
(3,881)
(5,399)
(8,755)
Income before equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures
272,119
236,017
287,167
Loss/(Gain) on sale of real estate, net
59
—
(52,507)
Total other expenses, net
332,192
299,351
279,633
(Gain)/Loss from home sales operations and other
(8,356)
3,046
1,349
Income from property operations
$
596,014
$
538,414
$
515,642
The following table presents a calculation of FFO available for Common Stock and OP Unitholders and Normalized FFO available for Common Stock and OP Unitholders for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
(amounts in thousands)
2021
2020
2019
Computation of FFO and Normalized FFO:
Net income available for Common Stockholders
$
262,462
$
228,268
$
279,123
Income allocated to non-controlling interests – Common OP Units
13,522
13,132
16,783
Membership upgrade sales upfront payments, deferred, net
25,079
12,062
10,451
Membership sales commissions, deferred, net
(5,075)
(1,660)
(1,219)
Depreciation and amortization
188,444
155,131
152,110
Depreciation on unconsolidated joint ventures
1,083
727
1,223
Gain on unconsolidated joint ventures
—
(1,229)
—
Loss/(Gain) on sale of real estate, net
59
—
(52,507)
FFO available for Common Stock and OP Unit holders
485,574
406,431
405,964
Early debt retirement
2,784
10,786
2,085
Transaction costs
598
—
—
Insurance proceeds due to catastrophic weather event and other, net
—
—
(6,205)
COVID-19 expenses
—
1,446
—
Normalized FFO available for Common Stock and OP Unit holders
$
488,956
$
418,663
$
401,844
Weighted average Common Shares outstanding—Fully Diluted
192,883
192,555
191,995
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
Results of Operations
This section discusses the comparison of our results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. For the comparison of our results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and discussion of our operating activities, investing activities and financing activities for these years, refer to Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on February 23, 2021.
Income from Property Operations
The following table summarizes certain financial and statistical data for our Core Portfolio and total portfolio:
Core Portfolio
Total Portfolio
(amounts in thousands)
2021
2020
Variance
%
Change
2021
2020
Variance
%
Change
MH base rental income
(1)
$
599,189
$
572,222
$
26,967
4.7
%
$
603,066
$
572,673
$
30,393
5.3
%
Rental home income
(1)
16,657
16,428
229
1.4
%
16,696
16,438
258
1.6
%
RV and marina base rental income
(1)
324,125
287,210
36,915
12.9
%
362,818
287,835
74,983
26.1
%
Annual membership subscriptions
58,245
53,085
5,160
9.7
%
58,251
53,085
5,166
9.7
%
Membership upgrades sales current period, gross
36,270
21,739
14,531
66.8
%
36,270
21,739
14,531
66.8
%
Utility and other income
(1)
103,193
99,459
3,734
3.8
%
108,543
99,702
8,841
8.9
%
Property operating revenues, excluding deferrals
1,137,679
1,050,143
87,536
8.3
%
1,185,644
1,051,472
134,172
12.8
%
Property operating and maintenance
(1)(2)
380,104
354,650
25,454
7.2
%
401,506
355,291
46,215
13.0
%
Real estate taxes
68,528
65,912
2,616
4.0
%
72,671
66,120
6,551
9.9
%
Rental home operating and maintenance
5,667
5,932
(265)
(4.5)
%
5,727
5,946
(219)
(3.7)
%
Sales and marketing, gross
23,734
17,333
6,401
36.9
%
23,743
17,332
6,411
37.0
%
Property operating expenses, excluding deferrals and property management
478,033
443,827
34,206
7.7
%
503,647
444,689
58,958
13.3
%
Income from property operations, excluding deferrals and property management
(3)
659,646
606,316
53,330
8.8
%
681,997
606,783
75,214
12.4
%
Property management
65,969
57,967
8,002
13.8
%
65,979
57,967
8,012
13.8
%
Income from property operations, excluding deferrals
(4)
593,677
548,349
45,328
8.3
%
616,018
548,816
67,202
12.2
%
Membership upgrade sales upfront payments and membership sales commission, deferred, net
20,004
10,403
9,601
92.3
%
20,004
10,402
9,602
92.3
%
Income from property operations
(3)
$
573,673
$
537,946
$
35,727
6.6
%
$
596,014
$
538,414
$
57,600
10.7
%
_____________________
(1)
Rental income consists of the following total portfolio income items in this table: 1) MH base rental income, 2) Rental home income, 3) RV and marina base rental income and 4) Utility income, which is calculated by subtracting Other income on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income from Utility and other income in this table. The difference between the sum of the total portfolio income items and Rental income on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income is bad debt expense, which is presented in Property operating and maintenance expense in this table.
(2)
Includes bad debt expense for all periods presented.
(3)
See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of the Management Discussion and Analysis for definitions and reconciliations of these Non-GAAP measures to Net Income available for Common Shareholders.
Total portfolio income from property operations for 2021 increased $57.6 million, or 10.7%, from 2020, driven by an increase of $35.7 million, or 6.6%, from our Core Portfolio and an increase of $21.9 million from our Non-Core Portfolio. The increase in income from property operations from our Core Portfolio was primarily due to increases in RV and marina base rental income, MH base rental income and Membership upgrade sales, gross. The increase in income from property operations from our Non-Core Portfolio was attributed to income from properties acquired in the fourth quarter of 2020 and during the year ended December 31, 2021.
Property Operating Revenues
MH base rental income in our Core Portfolio for 2021 increased $27.0 million, or 4.7%, from 2020, which reflects 4.2% growth from rate increases and 0.5% growth from occupancy gains. The average monthly base rental income per Site in our Core portfolio increased to approximately $724 in 2021 from approximately $695 in 2020. The average occupancy in our Core Portfolio was 95.2% in both 2021 and 2020.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
RV and marina base rental income is comprised of the following:
Core Portfolio
Total Portfolio
(amounts in thousands)
2021
2020
Variance
% Change
2021
2020
Variance
% Change
Annual
$
205,023
$
191,942
$
13,081
6.8
%
$
237,204
$
192,237
$
44,967
23.4
%
Seasonal
39,824
39,912
(88)
(0.2)
%
41,742
39,959
1,783
4.5
%
Transient
79,278
55,356
23,922
43.2
%
83,872
55,639
28,233
50.7
%
RV and marina base rental income
$
324,125
$
287,210
$
36,915
12.9
%
$
362,818
$
287,835
$
74,983
26.1
%
RV base rental income in our Core Portfolio for 2021 increased $36.9 million, or 12.9%, from 2020 primarily due to increases in Transient RV and marina base rental income of $23.9 million, or 43.2% and Annual RV and marina base rental income of $13.1 million, or 6.8%. Transient RV and marina base rental income increased across all regions, primarily due to recovery of demand following cancellations in RV reservations and site closures during the year ended December 31, 2020, as a result of COVID-19. We continue to see positive Transient demand as our customers seek safe vacation and leisure activities and value the opportunity to spend time outdoors. The increase in Annual RV and marina base rental income was due to growth from rate and occupancy.
Membership upgrade sales, gross for 2021 increased $14.5 million, or 66.8%, from 2020. The increase in membership upgrade sales was due to approximately 4,900 upgrade sales during the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to 3,400 during the year ended December 31, 2020, an increase of 44%. We also experienced a 16% increase in the average sales price per upgrade sold during the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the same period ended December 31, 2020. The increase in upgrade sales and average sales price was driven by an increase in customer demand, including a new upgrade product, Adventure, introduced during the first quarter of 2021.
Utility and other income in our Core Portfolio for 2021 increased $3.7 million, or 3.8%, from 2020. The increase was primarily due to higher utility income of $3.3 million.
Property Operating Expenses
Property operating expenses, excluding deferrals and property management, in our Core Portfolio for 2021 increased $34.2 million, or 7.7%, from 2020, primarily due to increases in property operating and maintenance expenses of $25.5 million and sales and marketing expenses of $6.4 million. Property operating and maintenance expenses were higher in 2021, primarily due to increases in utility expenses of $10.9 million, property payroll expenses of $4.4 million, insurance expense of $3.1 million and repairs and maintenance expenses of $2.8 million. The increase in gross sales and marketing expenses was primarily due to an increase in membership upgrade sales.
Home Sales and Other
The following table summarizes certain financial and statistical data for our Home Sales and Other Operations:
(amounts in thousands, except home sales volumes)
2021
2020
Variance
% Change
Gross revenue from new home sales
(1)
$
94,160
$
40,402
$
53,758
133.1
%
Cost of new home sales
(1)
88,404
39,236
49,168
125.3
%
Gross profit from new home sales
5,756
1,166
4,590
393.7
%
Gross revenue from used home sales
4,297
5,293
(996)
(18.8)
%
Cost of used home sales
5,910
6,993
(1,083)
(15.5)
%
Loss from used home sales
(1,613)
(1,700)
87
5.1
%
Brokered resale revenue and ancillary services revenue, net
9,351
2,060
7,291
353.9
%
Home selling expenses
5,138
4,572
566
12.4
%
Income (loss) from home sales and other operations
$
8,356
$
(3,046)
$
11,402
374.3
%
Home sales volumes:
New home sales
(2)
1,163
644
519
80.6
%
New Home Sales Volume - ECHO JV
82
51
31
60.8
%
Used home sales
432
546
(114)
(20.9)
%
Brokered home resales
735
580
155
26.7
%
__________________________
(1)
New home sales gross revenue and costs of new home sales did not include the revenue and costs associated with our ECHO JV.
(2)
Total new home sales volume included home sales from our ECHO JV.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
Income from home sales and other operations was $8.4 million for 2021, an increase of $11.4 million compared to 2020. The increase in income from home sales and other was due to an increase in ancillary services revenues, net, driven by increased revenue from restaurants, stores and activities across the portfolio primarily as a result of closures in 2020 as a result of COVID-19 and an increase in gross profit from new home sales as a result of an increase in the number of new homes sold.
Rental Operations
The following table summarizes certain financial and statistical data for our MH Rental Operations:
(amounts in thousands, except rental unit volumes)
2021
2020
Variance
% Change
Rental operations revenue
(1)
$
48,162
$
47,874
$
288
0.6
%
Rental home operating and maintenance
5,667
5,932
(265)
(4.5)
%
Income from rental operations
42,495
41,942
553
1.3
%
Depreciation on rental homes
(2)
10,547
10,896
(349)
(3.2)
%
Income from rental operations, net of depreciation
$
31,948
$
31,046
$
902
2.9
%
Gross investment in new manufactured home rental units
(3)
$
227,980
$
232,415
$
(4,435)
(1.9)
%
Gross investment in used manufactured home rental units
$
16,078
$
18,252
$
(2,174)
(11.9)
%
Net investment in new manufactured home rental units
$
185,777
$
198,687
$
(12,910)
(6.5)
%
Net investment in used manufactured home rental units
$
8,678
$
11,761
$
(3,083)
(26.2)
%
Number of occupied rentals – new, end of period
(4)
3,038
3,357
(319)
(9.5)
%
Number of occupied rentals—used, end of period
424
567
(143)
(25.2)
%
_____________________
(1)
Consists of Site rental income and home rental income. Approximately $31.5 million and $31.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, of Site rental income is included in MH base rental income in the Core Portfolio Income from Property Operations table. The remainder of home rental income is included in rental home income in our Core Portfolio Income from Property Operations table.
(2)
Presented in Depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
(3)
New home cost basis did not include the costs associated with our ECHO JV. Our investment in the ECHO JV was $18.1 million and $17.4 million at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
(4)
Includes 236 and 298 homes rented through our ECHO JV in 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Other Income and Expenses
The following table summarizes other income and expenses:
(amounts in thousands, expenses shown as negative)
2021
2020
Variance
% Change
Depreciation and amortization
$
(188,444)
$
(155,131)
$
(33,313)
(21.5)
%
Interest income
7,016
7,154
(138)
(1.9)
%
Income from other investments, net
4,555
4,026
529
13.1
%
General and administrative
(40,717)
(39,276)
(1,441)
(3.7)
%
Other expenses
(3,100)
(2,567)
(533)
(20.8)
%
Early debt retirement
(2,784)
(10,786)
8,002
74.2
%
Interest and related amortization
(108,718)
(102,771)
(5,947)
(5.8)
%
Total other income and expenses, net
$
(332,192)
$
(299,351)
$
(32,841)
(11.0)
%
Total other income and expenses, net increased $32.8 million in 2021 compared to 2020, primarily due to higher depreciation and amortization and interest and related amortization expenses, partially offset by a decrease in early debt retirement costs. The increase in depreciation and amortization was due to depreciation on Non-Core properties acquired in the fourth quarter of 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase in interest and related amortization is due to higher debt levels in 2021 compared to 2020. The decrease in early debt retirement costs was due to lower debt repayment costs in 2021 compared to 2020.
Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures decreased $1.5 million in 2021 compared to 2020, primarily due to a decrease in income recognized from distributions from our unconsolidated joint ventures as we acquired the remaining interest in the Voyager joint venture in the fourth quarter of 2021.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
Subsequent Events
Acquisitions
On February 15, 2022, we completed the acquisition of two RV communities located in Gunnison, Colorado and Winterhaven, California collectively containing 632 sites for a purchase price of $15.2 million.
Unsecured Financing
On January 21, 2022, we entered into a term loan agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the administrative agent, pursuant to which we have entered into a $200.0 million senior unsecured term loan. The maturity date is January 21, 2027. The term loan bears interest at a rate of Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), plus approximately 1.30% to 1.80%, depending on leverage levels.
ATM
During January 2022, we sold approximately 0.3 million shares of our common stock under our ATM equity offering program with a weighted average price of $86.46 per share for net proceeds of $28.0 million. On February 14, 2022, our Board of Directors approved a new ATM equity offering program with an aggregate offering price of up to $500.0 million.
Dividend
On January 21, 2022, our Board of Directors approved setting the annual dividend rate for 2022 at $1.64 per share of common stock, an increase of $0.19 over the current $1.45 per share of common stock for 2021. Our Board of Directors, in its sole discretion, will determine the amount of each quarterly dividend in advance of payment.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Our primary demands for liquidity include payment of operating expenses, dividend distributions, debt service, including principal and interest, capital improvements on Properties, home purchases and property acquisitions. We expect similar demand for liquidity will continue for the short-term and long-term. Our primary sources of cash include operating cash flows, proceeds from financings, borrowings under our unsecured Line of Credit (“LOC”) and proceeds from issuance of equity and debt securities.
One of our stated objectives is to maintain financial flexibility. Achieving this objective allows us to take advantage of strategic opportunities that may arise. When investing capital, we consider all potential uses, including returning capital to our stockholders or the conditions under which we may repurchase our stock. These conditions include, but are not limited to, market price, balance sheet flexibility, alternative opportunistic capital uses and capital requirements. We believe effective management of our balance sheet, including maintaining various access points to raise capital, managing future debt maturities and borrowing at competitive rates, enables us to meet this objective. Accessing long-term low-cost secured debt continues to be our focus.
Total secured debt encumbered a total of 117 and 116 of our Properties as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, and the gross carrying value of such Properties was approximately $2,817.5 million and $2,580.9 million, as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
As of December 31, 2021, we have available liquidity in the form of approximately 414.4 million shares of authorized and unissued common stock, par value $0.01 per share and 10.0 million shares of authorized and unissued preferred stock registered for sale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Our ATM equity offering program allows us to sell, from time-to-time, shares of our common stock, par value $0.01 per share, having an aggregate offering price of up to $200.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we sold 1,660,290 shares of our common stock under our ATM equity program for gross cash proceeds of approximately $140.3 million at a weighted average share price of $84.48. As of December 31, 2021, there was $59.7 million of common stock available for issuance under our ATM equity program. On February 14, 2022, our Board of Directors approved a new ATM equity offering program with an aggregate offering price of up to $500.0 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we closed on an amended revolving line of credit with borrowing capacity of $500.0 million and a $300.0 million term loan (“Term Loan”). The variable interest rate on the Term Loan is LIBOR plus 1.40%. Pursuant to the Swap (as defined below), we have fixed the interest rate at 1.8% per annum. See Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 9. Borrowing Arrangements for further details.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
We also utilize interest rate swaps to add stability to our interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in exchange for making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. The changes in the fair value of the designated derivative are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and subsequently reclassified into earnings on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we entered into a three-year LIBOR Swap Agreement (the “ Swap”) allowing us to trade the variable interest rate associated with our variable rate debt for a fixed interest rate. The Swap has a notional amount of $300.0 million of outstanding principal and fixes the underlying LIBOR rate at 0.39% per annum and matures on March 25, 2024. For additional information regarding our interest rate swap, see Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 10
.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.
We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements, including principal payments, capital improvements and dividend distributions for the next twelve months, generally through available cash, net cash provided by operating activities and our LOC. As of December 31, 2021, our LOC had a borrowing capacity of $151.0 million with the option to increase the borrowing capacity by $200.0 million, subject to certain conditions. The LOC bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.25% to 1.65%, requires an annual facility fee of 0.20% to 0.35% and matures on April 18, 2025.
We continue to monitor the development and adoption of an alternative index to LIBOR to manage the transition. Given the majority of our current debt is secured and not subject to LIBOR, we do not believe the discontinuation of LIBOR will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
We expect to meet certain long-term liquidity requirements, such as scheduled debt maturities, property acquisitions and capital improvements, using long-term collateralized and uncollateralized borrowings including the existing LOC and the issuance of debt securities or the issuance of equity including under our ATM equity offering program.
On January 21, 2022, we entered into a term loan agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the administrative agent, pursuant to which we have entered into a $200.0 million senior unsecured term loan. The maturity date is January 21, 2027. The term loan bears interest at a rate of Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), plus approximately 1.30% to 1.80%, depending on leverage levels.
The impact the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to have on our financial condition and cash flows is uncertain and is dependent upon various factors including the manner in which operations will continue at our Properties, customer payment patterns and operational decisions we have made and may make in the future in response to guidance from public authorities and/or for the health and safety of our employees, residents and guests.
The following table summarizes our cash flows activity:
For the years ended December 31,
(amounts in thousands)
2021
2020
2019
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
595,052
$
466,537
$
443,520
Net cash used in investing activities
(914,455)
(450,379)
(352,089)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
418,741
(20,958)
(131,545)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash
$
99,338
$
(4,800)
$
(40,114)
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $128.5 million to $595.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, from $466.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The overall increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to an increase in income from property operations of $57.6 million in 2021 compared to 2020, an increase in other assets, net and accounts payable and other liabilities of $46.5 million, higher deferred membership revenue of $14.0 million and an increase in rents and other customer payments received in advance and security deposits of $12.6 million.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities increased $464.1 million to $914.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, from $450.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in net cash used in investing activities was primarily
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
due to increased spending on real estate acquisitions of $298.8 million, increased in capital improvement spending of $73.2 million and increased spending on business acquisitions of $41.8 million.
Capital improvements
The following table summarizes capital improvements:
For the years ended December 31,
(amounts in thousands)
2021
2020
2019
Asset preservation
(1)
$
43,618
$
35,409
$
31,181
Improvements and renovations
(2)
26,887
24,580
20,978
Property upgrades and development
(3)
120,209
93,139
59,324
New and used home investments
(4) (5)
96,395
59,615
141,644
Total property improvements
287,109
212,743
253,127
Corporate
3,181
4,339
4,866
Total capital improvements
$
290,290
$
217,082
$
257,993
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(1)
Includes upkeep of property infrastructure including utilities and streets and replacement of community equipment and vehicles.
(2)
Includes enhancements to amenities such as buildings, common areas, swimming pools and replacement of furniture and site amenities.
(3)
Includes $3.2 million of restoration and improvement capital expenditures related to Hurricane Hanna for the year ended December 31, 2020. Includes $2.5 million of restoration and improvement capital expenditures related to Hurricane Irma for the year ended December 31, 2019.
(4)
Excludes new home investments associated with our ECHO JV.
(5)
Net proceeds from new and used home sale activities are reflected within Operating Activities.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $418.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to cash used by financing activities of $21.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in net cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to an increases in net term loan proceeds of $300.0 million and increased proceeds from the issuance of common stock of $140.3 million.
Contractual Obligations
As of December 31, 2021, we were subject to certain contractual payment obligations
(1)
as described in the following table:
(amounts in thousands)
Total
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Long Term Borrowings
(2)
$
3,302,745
$
133,565
$
150,901
$
70,184
$
496,633
$
362,451
$
2,089,011
Interest Expense
(3)
880,098
100,651
93,756
88,975
83,887
76,570
436,259
LOC Maintenance Fee
3,345
1,014
1,014
1,017
300
—
—
Ground Leases
(4)
8,473
1,638
626
632
637
615
4,325
Office and Other Leases
28,809
3,744
3,523
3,097
2,763
2,543
13,139
Total Contractual Obligations
$
4,223,470
$
240,612
$
249,820
$
163,905
$
584,220
$
442,179
$
2,542,734
Weighted average interest rates - Long Term Borrowings
3.52
%
3.47
%
3.42
%
3.38
%
3.35
%
3.49
%
4.97
%
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(1)
We do not include insurance, property taxes and cancellable contracts in the contractual obligations table.
(2)
Balances exclude note premiums of $0.3 million and unamortized deferred financing costs of $28.9 million. Balances represent debt maturing and scheduled periodic payments as well as our LOC balance of $349.0 million outstanding as of December 31, 2021, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3)
Amounts include interest expected to be incurred on our secured and unsecured debt based on obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2021.
(4)
Amounts represent minimum future rental payments for land under non-cancelable operating leases at certain of our Properties expiring at various years through 2054. We operate and manage Westwinds and Nicholson Plaza located in San Jose, California pursuant to ground leases that expire on August 31, 2022 and do not contain extension options. Minimum future rental payments for these Properties for 2022 is approximately $1.0 million.
We believe that we will be able to refinance our maturing debt obligations on a secured or unsecured basis; however, to the extent we are unable to refinance our debt as it matures, we believe that we will be able to repay such maturing debt through available cash as well as operating cash flows, asset sales and/or the proceeds from equity issuances. With respect to any refinancing of maturing debt, our future cash flow requirements could be impacted by significant changes in interest rates or other debt terms, including required amortization payments. As of December 31, 2021, approximately 22.0% of our outstanding debt is fully amortizing.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
Westwinds
The Operating Partnership operates and manages Westwinds, a 720 site mobilehome community, and Nicholson Plaza, an adjacent shopping center, both located in San Jose, California pursuant to ground leases that expire on August 31, 2022 and do not contain extension options. Westwinds provides affordable, rent-controlled homes to numerous residents, including families with children and residents over 65 years of age. For the year ended December 31, 2021, Westwinds and Nicholson Plaza generated approximately $6.0 million of net operating income.
The master lessor of these ground leases, The Nicholson Family Partnership (together with its predecessor in interest, the “Nicholsons”), has expressed a desire to redevelop Westwinds, and in a written communication, they claimed that we were obligated to deliver the property free and clear of any and all subtenancies upon the expiration of the ground leases on August 31, 2022. In connection with any redevelopment, the City of San Jose’s conversion ordinance requires, among other things, that the landowner provide relocation, rental and purchase assistance to the impacted residents. We believe the Nicholsons are unlawfully attempting to impose those obligations upon the Operating Partnership.
Westwinds opened in the 1970s and was developed by the original ground lessee with assistance from the Nicholsons. In 1997, the Operating Partnership acquired the leasehold interest in the ground leases. In addition to rent based on the operations of Westwinds, the Nicholsons receive a percentage of gross revenues from the sale of new or used mobile homes in Westwinds.
The Operating Partnership has entered into subtenancy agreements with the mobilehome residents of Westwinds. Because the ground leases with the Nicholsons have an expiration date of August 31, 2022, and no further right of extension, the Operating Partnership has not entered into any subtenancy agreements that extend beyond August 31, 2022. However, the mobilehome residents’ occupancy rights continue by operation of California state and San Jose municipal law beyond the expiration date of the ground leases. Notwithstanding this, the Nicholsons have made what we believe to be an unlawful demand that the Operating Partnership deliver the property free and clear of any subtenancies upon the expiration of the ground leases by August 31, 2022. We believe the Nicholsons’ demand (i) violates California state and San Jose municipal law because the Nicholsons are demanding that the Operating Partnership remove all residents without just cause and (ii) conflicts with the terms and conditions of the ground leases, which contain no express or implied requirement that the Operating Partnership deliver the property free and clear of all subtenancies at the mobile home park and require, instead, that the Operating Partnership continuously operate the mobilehome park during the lease term.
On December 30, 2019, the Operating Partnership, together with certain interested parties, filed a complaint in California Superior Court for Santa Clara County, seeking declaratory relief pursuant to which it requested that the Court determine, among other things, that the Operating Partnership has no obligation to deliver the property free and clear of the mobilehome residents upon the expiration of the ground leases. The Operating Partnership and the interested parties filed an amended complaint on January 29, 2020.
The Nicholsons filed a demand for arbitration on January 28, 2020, which they subsequently amended, pursuant to which they request (i) a declaration that the Operating Partnership, as the “owner and manager” of Westwinds, is “required by the Ground Leases, and State and local law to deliver the Property free of any encumbrances or third-party claims at the expiration of the lease terms,” (ii) that the Operating Partnership anticipatorily breached the ground leases by publicly repudiating any such obligation and (iii) that the Operating Partnership is required to indemnify the Nicholsons with respect to the claims brought by the interested parties in the Superior Court proceeding.
On February 3, 2020, the Nicholsons filed a motion in California Superior Court to compel arbitration and to stay the Superior Court litigation, which motion was heard on June 25, 2020. On July 29, 2020, the Superior Court issued a final order denying the Nicholsons' motion to compel arbitration. The Nicholsons filed a notice of appeal on August 7, 2020, which appeal was heard on February 1, 2022. On February 4, 2022, the California Court of Appeal affirmed the Superior Court’s order denying the Nicholsons' motion to compel arbitration. The arbitration is stayed pursuant to an agreement between MHC and the Nicholsons.
Following the filing of our lawsuit, the City of San Jose took steps to accelerate the passage of a general plan amendment previously under review by the City to change the designation for Westwinds from its current general plan designation of Urban Residential (which would allow for higher density redevelopment), to a newly created designation of Mobile Home Park. The Nicholsons expressed opposition to this change in designation. However, on March 10, 2020, following significant pressure from residents and advocacy groups, the City Council approved this new designation for all 58 mobilehome communities in the City of San Jose, including Westwinds. In addition to requirements imposed by California state and San Jose municipal law, the change in designation requires, among other things, a further amendment to the general plan to a different land use designation by the City Council prior to any change in use.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the related disclosures. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
For additional information regarding our significant accounting policies, see Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data—Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We review our Properties for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the Property may not be recoverable. The economic performance and value of our real estate investments could be adversely impacted by many factors including factors outside of our control. We consider impairment indicators including, but not limited to, the following:
•
national, regional and/or local economic conditions;
•
competition from MH and RV communities and other housing options;
•
changes in laws and governmental regulations and the related costs of compliance;
•
changes in market rental rates or occupancy; and
•
physical damage or environmental indicators.
Any adverse changes in these factors could cause an impairment in our assets, including our investment in real estate and development projects in progress.
If an impairment indicator exists related to a long-lived asset, the expected future undiscounted cash flows are compared against the carrying amount of that asset. Forecasting cash flows requires us to make estimates and assumptions on various inputs including, but not limited to, rental revenue and expense growth rates, occupancy, levels of capital expenditure and capitalization rates. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recorded for the carrying amount in excess of the estimated fair value.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or capital resources.
Inflation
Substantially all of the leases at our MH communities allow for monthly or annual rent increases which provide us with the ability to increase rent, where justified by the market. Such types of leases generally minimize our risks of inflation. In addition, rental rates for our annual RV and marina Sites are established on an annual basis. Our membership subscriptions generally provide for an annual dues increase, but dues may be frozen under the terms of certain contracts if the customer is over 61 years old. Currently, 20.0% of our dues are frozen.
Some of our costs, including operating and administrative expenses, interest expense and construction costs are subject to inflation. These expenses include but are not limited to property-related contracted services, utilities, repairs and maintenance and insurance and general and administrative costs, including compensation costs.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our primary market risk exposure is interest rate changes at the time we need to obtain new or refinance existing long-term debt that is used to maintain liquidity and fund our operations. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of increasing interest rates on earnings and cash flows. To achieve our objectives, we borrow primarily at fixed rates and in some cases variable rates. With regard to variable rate financing, we assess interest rate cash flow risk by identifying and monitoring changes in interest rate exposure that may adversely impact future cash flows and by evaluating hedging opportunities.
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The fair value of our long-term debt obligations is affected by changes in market interest rates, however our scheduled maturities are well laddered from 2022 to 2041, which minimizes the market risk until the debt matures. As of December 31, 2021, we had $73.8 million of secured debt maturing in 2022. In addition, 22.0% of our outstanding debt is fully amortizing, further reducing the risk related to increased interest rates.
For each increase in interest rates of 1.0% (or 100 basis points), the fair value of the total outstanding debt would decrease by approximately $319.7 million. For each decrease in interest rates of 1.0% (or 100 basis points), the fair value of the total outstanding debt would increase by approximately $354.7 million. Our secured debt has fixed interest rates so interest expense and cash flows would not be affected by fluctuations in interest rates. The variable rate on our unsecured term loan is fixed through the utilization of an interest rate swap so interest expense and cash flows would not be affected by fluctuations in interest rates. Our line of credit bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.25% to 1.65%.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
In addition to historical information, this report includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used, words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “project,” “intend,” “may be” and “will be” and similar words or phrases, or the negative thereof, unless the context requires otherwise, are intended to identify forward-looking statements and may include without limitation, information regarding our expectations, goals or intentions regarding the future and the expected effect of our acquisitions. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to:
•
our ability to control costs and real estate market conditions, our ability to retain customers, the actual use of Sites by customers and our success in acquiring new customers at our Properties (including those that we may acquire);
•
our ability to maintain historical or increase future rental rates and occupancy with respect to properties currently owned or that we may acquire;
•
our ability to attract and retain customers entering, renewing and upgrading membership subscriptions;
•
our assumptions about rental and home sales markets;
•
our ability to manage counterparty risk;
•
our ability to renew our insurance policies at existing rates and on consistent terms;
•
in the age-qualified Properties, home sales results could be impacted by the ability of potential homebuyers to sell their existing residences as well as by financial, credit and capital markets volatility;
•
results from home sales and occupancy will continue to be impacted by local economic conditions, including an adequate supply of homes at reasonable costs, lack of affordable manufactured home financing and competition from alternative housing options including site-built single-family housing;
•
impact of government intervention to stabilize site-built single-family housing and not manufactured housing;
•
effective integration of recent acquisitions and our estimates regarding the future performance of recent acquisitions;
•
the completion of future transactions in their entirety, if any, and timing and effective integration with respect thereto;
•
unanticipated costs or unforeseen liabilities associated with recent acquisitions;
•
our ability to obtain financing or refinance existing debt on favorable terms or at all;
•
the effect of inflation and interest rates;
•
the effect from any breach of our, or any of our vendors', data management systems;
•
the dilutive effects of issuing additional securities;
•
the outcome of pending or future lawsuits or actions brought by or against us, including those disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and
•
other risks indicated from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of which are unknown, including the duration of the pandemic, the extent of the adverse health impact on the general population and on our residents, customers and employees in particular, its impact on the employment rate and the economy, the extent and impact of governmental responses and the impact of operational changes we have implemented and may implement in response to the pandemic.
These forward-looking statements are based on management's present expectations and beliefs about future events. As with any projection or forecast, these statements are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. We are under no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any obligation to, update or alter our forward-looking statements whether as a result of such changes, new information, subsequent events or otherwise.
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Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedule on page F-1 of this Form 10-K.
Item 9. Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures, designed to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that we will detect or uncover failures to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in our periodic reports.
Our management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2021. Based on that evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this annual report, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to give reasonable assurances to the timely collection, evaluation and our disclosure of information that would potentially be subject to disclosure under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder as of December 31, 2021.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no material changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the year ended December 31, 2021.
Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Based on management's assessment, we maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021. In making this assessment, management used the criteria established by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in “
Internal Control-Integrated Framework
”
(2013 framework).
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, has been audited by our independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its report on Page F-4.
Item 9B. Other Information
None.
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PART III
Items 10 and 11. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance, and Executive Compensation
The information required by Items 10 and 11 will be contained in the Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for the 2022 Annual Meeting and is therefore incorporated by reference, and thus Items 10 and 11 have been omitted in accordance with General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table presents securities authorized for issuance under our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2021:
Plan Category
Number of securities to
be Issued upon Exercise
of Outstanding Options,
Warrants and Rights
(a)
Weighted-average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights
Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
(1)
73,775
$
52.52
5,350,503
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
(2)
N/A
N/A
711,049
Total
73,775
$
52.52
6,061,552
_____________________
(1)
Represents shares of common stock under our Equity Incentive Plan effective May 13, 2014 (the
“
2014 Plan
”
).
(2)
Represents shares of common stock under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan effective July 1997, as amended and restated in May 2016. Under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, eligible employees may make contributions which are used to purchase shares of common stock at a purchase price equal to 85% of the lesser of the closing price of a share of common stock on the first or last trading day of the purchase period. Purchases of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan are made on the first business day of the next month after the close of the purchase period. Under NYSE rules then in effect, stockholder approval was not required for the Employee Stock Purchase Plan because it is a broad-based plan available generally to all employees.
The information required by Item 403 of Regulation S-K “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” required by Item 12 will be contained in the Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for the 2022 Annual Meeting and is therefore incorporated by reference, and thus has been omitted in accordance with General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K.
Items 13 and 14. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence, and Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The information required by Item 13 and 14 will be contained in the Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for the 2022 Annual Meeting and is therefore incorporated by reference, and thus Items 13 and 14 have been omitted in accordance with General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K.
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PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statements Schedules
1.
Financial Statements
See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedule on page F-1 of this Form 10-K.
2.
Financial Statement Schedule
See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedule on page F-1 of this Form 10-K.
3.
Exhibits:
In reviewing the agreements included as exhibits to this Form 10-K, please remember they are included to provide you with information regarding their terms and are not intended to provide any other factual or disclosure information about us or the other parties to the agreements. The agreements may contain representations and warranties by each of the parties to the applicable agreement. These representations and warranties have been made solely for the benefit of the other parties to the applicable agreement and:
•
should not in all instances be treated as categorical statements of fact, but rather as a way of allocating the risk to one of the parties if those statements prove to be inaccurate;
•
have been qualified by disclosures that were made to the other party in connection with the negotiation of the applicable agreement, which disclosures are not necessarily reflected in the agreement;
•
may apply standards of materiality in a way that is different from what may be viewed as material to you or other investors; and
•
were made only as of the date of the applicable agreement or such other date or dates as may be specified in the agreement and are subject to more recent developments.
Accordingly, these representations and warranties may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date they were made or at any other time. Additional information about us may be found elsewhere in this Form 10-K and our other public filings, which are available without charge through the SEC's website at
http://www.sec.gov
.
Cover Page Interactive Data File included as Exhibit 101 (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
The following documents are incorporated by reference.
(a)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 8-K dated May 22, 2007
(b)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 8-K dated November 26, 2013
(c)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 8-K dated May 2, 2019
(d)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 8-K dated February 19, 2020
(e)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 8-K dated April 28, 2020
(f)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 8-K dated October 26, 2021
(g)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form S-3 Registration Statement dated May 6, 2009, file No. 333-159014
(h)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020
(i)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996
(j)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005
(k)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 8-K dated January 2, 2014
(l)
Included as Appendix B to our Definitive Proxy Statement dated March 24, 2014, relating to Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 13, 2014
(m)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2016
(n)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006
(o)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 8-K dated April 19, 2021
(p)
Form of Agreement included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 8-K dated July 30, 2020
(q)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021
(r)
Included as an exhibit to our Report on Form 8-K dated May 13, 2014
* Filed herewith
64
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
None.
65
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES, INC.,
a Maryland corporation
Date:
February 22, 2022
By:
/s/ M
ARGUERITE
N
ADER
Marguerite Nader
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:
February 22, 2022
By:
/s/ P
AUL
S
EAVEY
Paul Seavey
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Date:
February 22, 2022
By:
/s/ V
ALERIE
H
ENRY
Valerie Henry
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
66
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.—Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Name
Title
Date
/s/ M
ARGUERITE
N
ADER
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)
February 22, 2022
Marguerite Nader
/s/ P
AUL
S
EAVEY
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
February 22, 2022
Paul Seavey
/s/ V
ALERIE
H
ENRY
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)
February 22, 2022
Valerie Henry
/s/ S
AMUEL
Z
ELL
Chairman of the Board
February 22, 2022
Samuel Zell
/s/ T
HOMAS
H
ENEGHAN
Vice-Chairman of the Board
February 22, 2022
Thomas Heneghan
/s/ A
NDREW
B
ERKENFIELD
Director
February 22, 2022
Andrew Berkenfield
/s/ D
ERRICK
B
URKS
Director
February 22, 2022
Derrick Burks
/s/ P
HILIP
C
ALIAN
Director
February 22, 2022
Philip Calian
/s/ D
AVID
C
ONTIS
Director
February 22, 2022
David Contis
/s/ C
ONSTANCE
F
REEDMAN
Director
February 22, 2022
Constance Freedman
/s/ S
COTT
P
EPPET
Director
February 22, 2022
Scott Peppet
/s/ S
HELI
R
OSENBERG
Director
February 22, 2022
Sheli Rosenberg
67
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULE
EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES, INC.
Page
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID:
42
)
Note that certain schedules have been omitted, as they are not applicable to us.
F-1
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2021 and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2021, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated February 22, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
F-2
Valuation of Investment in Real Estate
Description of the Matter
At December 31, 2021, the Company’s net consolidated investment in real estate totaled $4.9 billion. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s investment in real estate is reviewed for impairment quarterly or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate a possible impairment. If an impairment indicator exists related to an investment in real estate that is held and used, the expected future undiscounted cash flows are compared against the carrying amount of that asset. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess, if any, of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value.
Auditing the Company’s evaluation of investment in real estate for impairment was complex and highly subjective. The determination of the undiscounted cash flows for properties where impairment indicators have been identified are sensitive to significant assumptions such as rental revenue and expense growth rates, and capitalization rates used to estimate the property’s residual value, all of which can be affected by expectations about future market conditions, customer demand, and competition, as well as the Company’s intent to hold and operate the property over the term assumed in the analysis.
How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit
We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design, and tested the operating effectiveness of controls related to the Company’s process for evaluating investment in real estate for impairment, including controls over management’s review of the significant assumptions described above.
To test the Company’s process for evaluating investment in real estate for impairment, we performed audit procedures that included, among others, assessing the methodologies, evaluating the significant assumptions discussed above and testing the completeness and accuracy of the underlying data used by the Company in its analysis. We compared the significant assumptions used by the Company to historical operational data of the particular property, current market rates, real estate industry publications, current industry trends and other relevant sources. We also compared the projected net operating income to historical actual results. As part of our evaluation, we assessed the historical accuracy of the Company’s estimates and performed sensitivity analyses of certain assumptions to evaluate the changes in the undiscounted cash flows of certain properties that would result from changes in the assumptions used by management.
/s/
Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1996.
Chicago, Illinois
February 22, 2022
F-3
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.’s (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2021 and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15 and our report dated February 22, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Chicago, Illinois
February 22, 2022
F-4
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data (adjusted for stock split))
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Assets
Investment in real estate:
Land
$
2,019,787
$
1,676,636
Land improvements
3,912,062
3,543,479
Buildings and other depreciable property
1,057,215
940,311
6,989,064
6,160,426
Accumulated depreciation
(
2,103,774
)
(
1,924,585
)
Net investment in real estate
4,885,290
4,235,841
Cash and restricted cash
123,398
24,060
Notes receivable, net
39,955
35,844
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
70,312
19,726
Deferred commission expense
47,349
42,472
Other assets, net
141,567
61,026
Total Assets
$
5,307,871
$
4,418,969
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Mortgage notes payable, net
$
2,627,783
$
2,444,930
Term loan, net
297,436
—
Unsecured line of credit
349,000
222,000
Accounts payable and other liabilities
172,285
129,666
Deferred membership revenue
176,439
150,692
Accrued interest payable
9,293
8,336
Rents and other customer payments received in advance and security deposits
118,696
92,587
Distributions payable
70,768
66,003
Total Liabilities
3,821,700
3,114,214
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, $
0.01
par value,
10,000,000
shares authorized as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020;
none
issued and outstanding.
—
—
Common stock, $
0.01
par value,
600,000,000
shares authorized as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively;
185,640,379
and
182,230,631
shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
1,913
1,813
Paid-in capital
1,593,362
1,411,397
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings
(
183,689
)
(
179,523
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
3,524
—
Total Stockholders’ Equity
1,415,110
1,233,687
Non-controlling interests – Common OP Units
71,061
71,068
Total Equity
1,486,171
1,304,755
Total Liabilities and Equity
$
5,307,871
$
4,418,969
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
F-5
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
(amounts in thousands, except per share data (adjusted for stock split))
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
Revenues:
Rental income
$
1,032,575
$
923,743
$
879,635
Annual membership subscriptions
58,251
53,085
51,015
Membership upgrade sales current period, gross
36,270
21,739
19,111
Membership upgrade sales upfront payments, deferred, net
(
25,079
)
(
12,062
)
(
10,451
)
Other income
50,298
46,008
43,063
Gross revenues from home sales
98,457
45,695
34,655
Brokered resale and ancillary services revenues, net
9,351
2,060
3,493
Interest income
7,016
7,154
7,207
Income from other investments, net
4,555
4,026
9,528
Total revenues
1,271,694
1,091,448
1,037,256
Expenses:
Property operating and maintenance
398,983
354,340
333,520
Real estate taxes
72,671
66,120
62,338
Sales and marketing, gross
23,743
17,332
15,583
Membership sales commissions, deferred, net
(
5,075
)
(
1,660
)
(
1,219
)
Property management
65,979
57,967
56,509
Depreciation and amortization
188,444
155,131
152,110
Cost of home sales
94,314
46,229
35,096
Home selling expenses
5,138
4,572
4,401
General and administrative
40,717
39,276
35,679
Other expenses
3,100
2,567
2,865
Early debt retirement
2,784
10,786
1,491
Interest and related amortization
108,718
102,771
104,223
Total expenses
999,516
855,431
802,596
Gain (Loss) on sale of real estate, net
(
59
)
—
52,507
Income before equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures
272,119
236,017
287,167
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures
3,881
5,399
8,755
Consolidated net income
276,000
241,416
295,922
Income allocated to non-controlling interests – Common OP Units
(
13,522
)
(
13,132
)
(
16,783
)
Redeemable perpetual preferred stock dividends
(
16
)
(
16
)
(
16
)
Net income available for Common Stockholders
$
262,462
$
228,268
$
279,123
Consolidated net income
$
276,000
$
241,416
$
295,922
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Adjustment for fair market value of swap
3,524
380
(
2,679
)
Consolidated comprehensive income
279,524
241,796
293,243
Comprehensive income allocated to non-controlling interests – Common OP Units
(
13,692
)
(
13,154
)
(
16,633
)
Redeemable perpetual preferred stock dividends
(
16
)
(
16
)
(
16
)
Comprehensive income attributable to Common Stockholders
$
265,816
$
228,626
$
276,594
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
F-6
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
(amounts in thousands, except per share data (adjusted for stock split))
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
Earnings per Common Share – Basic
$
1.43
$
1.26
$
1.54
Earnings per Common Share – Fully Diluted
$
1.43
$
1.25
$
1.54
Weighted average Common Shares outstanding – Basic
182,917
181,828
180,805
Weighted average Common Shares outstanding – Fully Diluted
192,883
192,555
191,995
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
F-7
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes In Equity
(amounts in thousands; adjusted for stock split)
Common
Stock
Paid-in
Capital
Redeemable
Perpetual
Preferred Stock
Distributions
in Excess of
Accumulated
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Non-
Controlling
Interests –
Common
OP Units
Total
Equity
Balance as of December 31, 2018
$
1,792
$
1,328,495
$
—
$
(
211,034
)
$
2,299
$
71,792
$
1,193,344
Exchange of Common OP Units for Common Stock
10
6,539
—
—
—
(
6,549
)
—
Issuance of Common Stock through exercise of options
—
53
—
—
—
—
53
Issuance of Common Stock through employee stock purchase plan
—
2,429
—
—
—
—
2,429
Issuance of Common Stock
10
59,309
—
—
—
—
59,319
Compensation expenses related to restricted stock and stock options
—
10,481
—
—
—
—
10,481
Repurchase of Common Stock or Common OP Units
—
(
53
)
—
—
—
—
(
53
)
Adjustment for Common OP Unitsholders in the Operating Partnership
—
(
3,210
)
—
—
—
3,210
—
Adjustment for fair market value of swap
—
—
—
—
(
2,679
)
—
(
2,679
)
Consolidated net income
—
—
16
279,123
—
16,783
295,922
Distributions
—
—
(
16
)
(
222,407
)
—
(
13,158
)
(
235,581
)
Other
—
(
1,347
)
—
—
—
—
(
1,347
)
Balance as of December 31, 2019
1,812
1,402,696
—
(
154,318
)
(
380
)
72,078
1,321,888
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326))
—
—
—
(
3,875
)
—
—
(
3,875
)
Exchange of Common OP Units for Common Stock
1
81
—
—
—
(
82
)
—
Issuance of Common Stock through employee stock purchase plan
—
2,026
—
—
—
—
2,026
Compensation expenses related to restricted stock and stock options
—
11,527
—
—
—
—
11,527
Repurchase of Common Stock or Common OP Units
—
(
3,962
)
—
—
—
—
(
3,962
)
Adjustment for fair market value of swap
—
(
300
)
—
—
—
300
—
Adjustment for fair market value of swap
—
—
—
—
380
—
380
Consolidated net income
—
—
16
228,268
—
13,132
241,416
Distributions
—
—
(
16
)
(
249,598
)
—
(
14,360
)
(
263,974
)
Other
—
(
671
)
—
—
—
—
(
671
)
Balance as of December 31, 2020
1,813
1,411,397
—
(
179,523
)
—
71,068
1,304,755
Exchange of Common OP Units for Common Stock
16
10,820
—
—
—
(
10,836
)
—
Issuance of OP Units
—
—
—
—
—
34,005
34,005
Issuance of Common Stock through employee stock purchase plan
—
2,224
—
—
—
—
2,224
Issuance of Common Stock
84
140,170
—
—
—
—
140,254
Compensation expenses related to restricted stock and stock options
—
10,855
—
—
—
—
10,855
Repurchase of Common Stock or Common OP Units
—
(
2,814
)
—
—
—
(
2,814
)
Adjustment for Common OP Unitholders in the Operating Partnership
—
22,961
—
—
—
(
22,961
)
—
Adjustment for fair market value of swap
—
—
—
—
3,524
—
3,524
Consolidated net income
—
—
16
262,462
—
13,522
276,000
Distributions
—
—
(
16
)
(
266,628
)
—
(
13,737
)
(
280,381
)
Other
—
(
2,251
)
—
—
—
—
(
2,251
)
Balance as of December 31, 2021
$
1,913
$
1,593,362
$
—
$
(
183,689
)
$
3,524
$
71,061
$
1,486,171
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
F-8
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(amounts in thousands)
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Consolidated net income
$
276,000
$
241,416
$
295,922
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Loss/(Gain) on sale of real estate, net
59
—
(
52,507
)
Early debt retirement
2,784
10,786
1,491
Depreciation and amortization
191,432
157,760
153,980
Amortization of loan costs
4,671
3,473
3,479
Debt premium amortization
(
325
)
(
394
)
(
483
)
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures
(
3,881
)
(
5,399
)
(
8,755
)
Distributions of income from unconsolidated joint ventures
52
95
5,133
Proceeds from insurance claims, net
(
875
)
(
1,697
)
(
3,530
)
Compensation expense related to incentive plans
12,694
11,527
10,481
Revenue recognized from membership upgrade sales upfront payments
(
11,191
)
(
9,675
)
(
8,660
)
Commission expense recognized related to membership sales
3,779
3,673
3,667
Long-term incentive plan compensation
—
1,531
(
2,843
)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Notes receivable, net
(
4,191
)
(
1,166
)
(
2,836
)
Deferred commission expense
(
8,657
)
(
4,995
)
(
4,508
)
Other assets, net
53,913
34,048
11,621
Accounts payable and other liabilities
30,009
3,386
15,578
Deferred membership revenue
36,935
22,954
19,655
Rents and other customer payments received in advance and security deposits
11,844
(
786
)
6,635
Net cash provided by operating activities
595,052
466,537
443,520
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Real estate acquisitions, net
(
537,896
)
(
239,067
)
(
185,411
)
Business acquisitions
(
41,769
)
—
—
Proceeds from disposition of properties, net
(
7
)
—
77,746
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
(
49,695
)
—
(
983
)
Distributions of capital from unconsolidated joint ventures
3,154
5,648
6,352
Proceeds from insurance claims
2,048
122
8,200
Capital improvements
(
290,290
)
(
217,082
)
(
257,993
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(
914,455
)
(
450,379
)
(
352,089
)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from stock options and employee stock purchase plan
2,224
2,027
2,482
Gross proceeds from the issuance of common stock
140,254
—
59,319
Distributions:
Common Stockholders
(
261,748
)
(
242,948
)
(
216,098
)
Common OP Unitholders
(
13,953
)
(
13,983
)
(
13,104
)
Preferred Stockholders
(
16
)
(
16
)
(
16
)
Share based award tax withholding payments
(
2,814
)
(
3,962
)
(
53
)
Principal payments and mortgage debt repayment
(
128,738
)
(
468,278
)
(
121,028
)
Mortgage notes payable financing proceeds
270,016
662,309
—
Term loan proceeds
600,000
—
—
Term loan repayment
(
300,000
)
—
—
Line of Credit repayment
(
432,500
)
(
390,500
)
(
155,500
)
Line of Credit proceeds
559,500
452,500
315,500
Debt issuance and defeasance costs
(
11,233
)
(
17,434
)
(
1,700
)
Other
(
2,251
)
(
673
)
(
1,347
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
418,741
(
20,958
)
(
131,545
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash
99,338
(
4,800
)
(
40,114
)
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of year
24,060
28,860
68,974
Cash and restricted cash, end of year
$
123,398
$
24,060
$
28,860
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(amounts in thousands)
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
Supplemental information:
Cash paid for interest
$
104,137
$
100,686
$
102,027
Net investment in real estate – reclassification of rental homes
$
81,062
$
38,845
$
28,260
Other assets, net – reclassification of rental homes
$
(
81,062
)
$
(
38,845
)
$
(
28,260
)
Real estate acquisitions:
Investment in real estate
$
(
631,541
)
$
(
248,100
)
$
(
249,197
)
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
—
—
35,789
Other assets, net
(
4,443
)
(
153
)
(
1,646
)
Debt assumed
39,986
6,873
19,212
Accrued Expenses and accounts payables
9,833
174
7,593
Rents and other customer payments received in advance and security deposits
14,265
2,139
2,838
OP Units issued
34,004
—
—
Real estate acquisitions, net
$
(
537,896
)
$
(
239,067
)
$
(
185,411
)
Business acquisitions:
Intangibles
$
(
33,250
)
$
—
$
—
Goodwill
(
9,586
)
—
—
Other assets, net
(
933
)
—
—
Accrued Expenses and accounts payables
2,000
—
—
Acquisition of business, net
$
(
41,769
)
$
—
$
—
Real estate dispositions:
Investment in real estate
$
52
$
—
$
35,572
Notes receivable, net
—
—
295
Other assets, net
—
—
97
Mortgage notes payable, net
—
—
(
11,175
)
Other liabilities
—
—
450
(Loss)/Gain on sale of real estate, net
(
59
)
—
52,507
Real estate dispositions, net
$
(
7
)
$
—
$
77,746
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1—
Organization
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (“ELS”), a Maryland corporation, together with MHC Operating Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”) and its other consolidated subsidiaries (the “Subsidiaries”), are referred to herein as “we,” “us,” and “our.” We are a fully integrated owner of lifestyle-oriented properties (“Properties”) consisting of property operations and home sales and rental operations primarily within manufactured home (“MH”) and recreational vehicle (“RV”) communities and marinas. We provide our customers the opportunity to place manufactured homes and cottages, RVs and/or boats on our Properties either on a long-term or short-term basis. Our customers may lease individual developed areas (“Sites”) or enter into right-to-use contracts, also known as membership subscriptions, which provide them access to specific Properties for limited stays.
Commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 1993, we have elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. We believe we have qualified for taxation as a REIT. To maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must meet certain requirements, which are highly technical and complex. If we fail to qualify as a REIT, we could be subject to U.S. federal income tax at regular corporate rates. Additionally, we could remain disqualified as a REIT for four years following the year we first failed to qualify. Even as a REIT, we are subject to certain foreign, state and local taxes on our income and property and U.S. federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed income.
Our Properties are owned primarily by the Operating Partnership and managed internally by affiliates of the Operating Partnership. We are the general partner of the Operating Partnership and own
95.2
% as of December 31, 2021. We contributed the proceeds from our various equity offerings, including our initial public offering, to the Operating Partnership. In exchange for these contributions, we received units of common interests in the partnership (“OP Units”) equal to the number of shares of common stock issued in such equity offerings. The limited partners of the Operating Partnership (the “Common OP Unitholders”) receive an allocation of net income that is based on their respective ownership percentage in the Operating Partnership that is presented on the consolidated financial statements as Non-controlling interests—Common OP Units. As of December 31, 2021, the Non-controlling interests—Common OP Units were
9,305,651
, which are exchangeable for an equivalent number of shares of our common stock or, at our option, cash. The issuance of additional shares of common stock or OP Units would change the respective ownership of the Operating Partnership for the Common OP Unitholders.
We have elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Since certain activities, if performed by us, may not be qualifying REIT activities under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), we have formed taxable REIT subsidiaries (each, a “TRS”). Our primary TRS is Realty Systems, Inc. (“RSI”) which, along with owning several properties, is engaged in the business of purchasing, selling and leasing factory-built homes located in Properties owned and managed by us. RSI also offers home sale brokerage services to our residents who may choose to sell their homes rather than relocate them when moving from a Property. Subsidiaries of RSI also operate ancillary activities at certain Properties, such as golf courses, pro shops, stores and restaurants.
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Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a)
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements present the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of ELS, its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which ELS is the primary beneficiary. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
The Operating Partnership meets the criteria as a VIE, where we are the general partner and controlling owner of approximately
95.2
%. The limited partners do not have substantive kick-out or participating rights. Our sole significant asset is our investment in the Operating Partnership, and consequently, substantially all of our assets and liabilities represent those assets and liabilities of the Operating Partnership. Additionally, we have the power to direct the Operating Partnership's activities and the obligation to absorb its losses or the right to receive its benefits. Accordingly, we are the primary beneficiary and we have continued to consolidate the Operating Partnership.
Equity method of accounting is applied to entities in which ELS does not have a controlling interest or for VIEs in which ELS is not considered the primary beneficiary, but with respect to which it can exercise significant influence over the operations and major decisions. Our exposure to losses associated with unconsolidated joint ventures is primarily limited to the carrying value of these investments. Accordingly, distributions from a joint venture in excess of our carrying value are recognized in earnings.
On October 15, 2019, we effected a
two
-for-one-stock split of our common stock. Pursuant to the anti-dilution provision in the Operating Partnership's Agreement of Limited Partnership, the stock split also effected a
two
-for-one unit split of the outstanding OP Units. All shares of common stock and OP Units and per share data in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes, for all periods presented, have been adjusted to reflect the stock split.
(b)
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. All property and site counts and acreage amounts are unaudited.
(c)
Investment in Real Estate
Investment in real estate is recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Direct and indirect costs related to real estate improvement projects are capitalized, including salaries and related benefits of employees who are directly responsible for and spend their time on the execution and supervision of such projects. Land improvements consist primarily of improvements such as grading, landscaping and infrastructure items, such as streets, sidewalks or water mains. Improvements to buildings and other depreciable property include clubhouses, laundry facilities, maintenance storage facilities, rental units and furniture, fixtures and equipment.
For development and expansion projects, we capitalize direct project costs, such as construction, architectural and legal, as well as, indirect project costs such as interest, real estate taxes and salaries and related benefits of employees who are directly involved in the project. Capitalization of these costs begins when the activities and related expenditures commence and cease when the project, or a portion of the project, is substantially complete and ready for its intended use.
Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis based on the estimated useful lives of the associated real estate assets.
Useful Lives
(in years)
Land and Building Improvements
10
-
30
Manufactured Homes
10
-
25
Furniture, Fixture and Equipment
5
In-place leases
Expected term
Above and below-market leases
Applicable lease term
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Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Long-lived assets to be held and used, including our investment in real estate, are evaluated for impairment indicators quarterly or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate a possible impairment. Our judgments regarding the existence of impairment indicators are based on factors such as operational performance, market conditions, environmental and legal factors. Future events could occur which would cause us to conclude that impairment indicators exist and an impairment loss is warranted.
If an impairment indicator exists related to a long-lived asset that is held and used, the expected future undiscounted cash flows are compared against the carrying amount of that asset. Forecasting cash flows requires us to make estimates and assumptions on various inputs including, but not limited to, rental revenue and expense growth rates, occupancy, levels of capital expenditure and capitalization rates. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recorded for the carrying amount in excess of the estimated fair value, if any, of the asset. For the periods presented, no impairment losses were recorded.
(d)
Acquisitions
On January 1, 2018, we adopted (“ASU 2017-01”) Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a Business (Topic 805) on a prospective basis. We apply a screen test to evaluate if substantially all the fair value of the acquired property is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets to determine whether a transaction is accounted for as an asset acquisition or business combination. As most of our real estate acquisitions are concentrated in either a single or a group of similar identifiable assets, our real estate transactions are generally accounted for as asset acquisitions, which permits the capitalization of transaction costs to the basis of the acquired property.
In estimating the fair values for purposes of allocating the purchase price, we utilize a number of sources, including independent appraisals or internal valuations that may be available in connection with the acquisition or financing of the respective Property and other market data. We also consider information obtained about each Property as a result of our due diligence, marketing and leasing activities in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of each class of asset acquired and liability assumed:
Land – Market approach based on similar, but not identical, transactions in the market. Adjustments to comparable sales based on both quantitative and qualitative data.
Depreciable property – Cost approach based on market comparable data to replace adjusted for local variations, inflation and other factors.
Manufactured homes – Sales comparison approach based on market prices for similar homes adjusted for differences in age or size.
In-place leases – In-place leases are determined via a combination of estimates of market rental rates and expense reimbursement levels as well as an estimate of the length of time required to replace each lease.
Above-market assets/below-market liabilities – Income approach based on discounted cash flows comparing contractual cash flows to be paid pursuant to the leases and our estimate of fair market lease rates over the remaining non-cancelable lease terms. For below-market leases, we also consider remaining initial lease terms plus any renewal periods.
Notes receivable – Income approach based on discounted cash flows comparing contractual cash flows at a market rate adjusted based on particular notes' or note holders' down payment, credit score and delinquency status.
Mortgage notes payable – Income approach based on discounted cash flows comparing contractual cash flows to cash flows of similar debt discounted based on market rates.
(e)
Intangibles and Goodwill
We record acquired intangible assets at their estimated fair value separate and apart from goodwill. We amortize identified intangible assets and liabilities that are determined to have finite lives over the period the assets and liabilities are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the Property or business acquired. Intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying
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Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
amounts may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an intangible asset is not recoverable and its carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value.
The excess of the cost of an acquired entity over the net of the amounts assigned to assets acquired (including identified intangible assets) and liabilities assumed in a business combination is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at a level of reporting referred to as a reporting unit on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the gross carrying amount of identified intangible assets and goodwill was $
55.4
million and $
12.5
million, respectively, which is reported as a component of other assets, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, this amount was comprised of $
38.0
million and $
4.7
million, respectively of identified intangible assets and $
17.4
million of goodwill. Accumulated amortization of identified intangibles assets was $
3.3
million and $
3.2
million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The estimated annual aggregated amortization expense to be recognized over each of the next five years is $
3.2
million. The weighted average remaining useful life is approximately
15
years.
(f)
Assets Held for Sale
In determining whether to classify a real estate asset held for sale, we consider whether: (i) management has committed to a plan to sell the asset; (ii) the asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition, subject only to terms that are usual and customary; (iii) we have initiated a program to locate a buyer; (iv) we believe that the sale of the real estate asset is probable within one year; (v) we are actively marketing the investment property for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current value and (vi) actions required for us to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that any significant changes will be made. If all of the above criteria are met, we classify the real estate asset as held for sale. When all of the above criteria are met, we discontinue depreciation or amortization of the asset, measure it at the lower of its carrying amount or its fair value less estimated cost to sell and present it separately as assets held for sale, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We also present the liabilities related to assets held for sale, if any, separately on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. In connection with the held for sale evaluation, if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on the consolidation financial statement, then the transaction is presented as discontinued operations.
(g)
Restricted Cash
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, restricted cash consists of $
29.3
million and $
24.1
million, respectively, primarily related to cash reserved for customer deposits and escrows for insurance and real estate taxes.
(h)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
We disclose the estimated fair value of our financial instruments according to a fair value hierarchy. The valuation hierarchy is based on the transparency of the lowest level of input that is significant to the valuation of an asset or a liability as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows:
Level 1 - Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 - Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 - Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
The carrying values of cash and restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair market values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of the notes receivable approximates the fair market value as the interest rates are generally comparable to current market rates. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to notes receivable are limited due to the size of the receivable and geographic diversity of the underlying Properties.
The fair market value of mortgage notes payable, the term loan and interest rate derivative are measured with Level 2 inputs using quoted prices and observable inputs from similar liabilities as disclosed in Note 9. Borrowing Arrangements and Note 10, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.
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Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
We also utilize Level 2 and Level 3 inputs as part of our determination of the purchase price allocation for our acquisitions as disclosed in Note 6. Acquisitions.
(i)
Deferred Financing Costs, Net
Deferred financing costs are being amortized over the terms of the respective loans on a straight-line basis. Unamortized deferred financing costs are written-off when debt is retired before the maturity date.
Deferred financing costs, net were $
28.9
million and $
27.9
million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(j)
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Our allowance for doubtful accounts is comprised of our reserves for receivable from tenants, receivable for annual membership subscriptions, Contracts Receivable and Chattel Loans (See Note 8. Notes Receivable, Net for definition of these terms).
The allowance reflects our best estimate of collectibility risks on outstanding receivables. Our allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows:
(1)
See Note 2. (o) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for more detail.
(k)
Revenue Recognition
Our revenue streams are predominantly derived from customers renting our Sites or entering into membership subscriptions. Our MH Sites and annual RV and marina Sites are leased on an annual basis. Seasonal RV and marina Sites are leased to customers generally for
one
to
six months
. Transient RV and marina Sites are leased to customers on a short-term basis. Leases with our customers are accounted for as operating leases. Rental income is accounted for in accordance with the Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) 842,
Leases
, and is recognized over the term of the respective lease or the length of a customer's stay. We do not separate expenses reimbursed by our customers (“utility recoveries”) from the associated rental revenue as we meet the practical expedient criteria to combine these lease and non-lease components. We assessed the criteria and concluded that the timing and pattern of transfer for rental revenue and the associated utility recoveries are the same and as our leases qualify as operating leases, we account for and present rental revenue and utility recoveries as a single component under Rental income in our Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
A membership subscription gives the customer the right to a set schedule of usage at a specified group of Properties. Payments are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the one-year period in which access to Sites at certain Properties are provided. Membership upgrades grant certain additional access rights to the customer and require non-refundable upfront payments. The non-refundable upfront payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over
20
years, which is our estimated membership upgrade contract term. Income from home sales is recognized when the earnings process is complete. The earnings process is complete when the home has been delivered, the purchaser has accepted the home and title has transferred. Sales from membership subscriptions, upgrades and home sales are accounted for in accordance with ASC 606,
Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
(l)
Stock Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock awards with service conditions is measured based on the grant date fair value and recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the individual grants.
Stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock awards with performance conditions is measured based on the grant date fair value and recognized on a straight-line basis over the performance period of the individual grants, when achieving the performance targets is considered probable. We estimate and revisit the probability of achieving the performance targets periodically by updating our forecasts throughout the performance period as necessary.
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Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
We also issue stock options by estimating the grant date fair value using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and recognizing over the vesting period for options that are expected to vest. We estimate forfeitures at the time of grant based on historical experience, updated for changes in facts and circumstances, as appropriate, and in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The expected volatility assumption is calculated based on our historical volatility, which is calculated over a period of time commensurate with the expected term of the options being valued. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The dividend yield assumption is based on our expectation of dividend payouts.
(m)
Non-Controlling Interests
The OP Units are exchangeable for shares of common stock on a
one
-for-one basis at the option of the Common OP Unitholders, which we may, in our discretion, cause the Operating Partnership to settle in cash. The exchange is treated as a capital transaction, which results in an allocation between stockholders' equity and non-controlling interests to account for the change in the respective percentage ownership of the underlying equity of the Operating Partnership.
Net income is allocated to Common OP Unitholders based on their respective ownership percentage of the Operating Partnership. Such ownership percentage is calculated by dividing the number of OP Units held by the Common OP Unitholders by the total OP Units held by the Common OP Unitholders and the shares of common stock held by the common stockholders. Issuance of additional shares of common stock or OP Units would change the percentage ownership of both the Non-controlling interests – Common OP Units and the common stockholders.
(n)
Income Taxes
Due to our structure as a REIT, the results of operations contain no provision for U.S. federal income taxes for the REIT. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the REIT had a federal net operating loss carryforward of approximately $
50.9
million and $
74.1
million, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company utilized approximately $
23.2
million of the net operating loss carryforward to offset its tax and distribution requirements. The REIT is entitled to utilize the net operating loss carryforward only to the extent that the REIT taxable income exceeds our deduction for dividends paid. Due to the uncertainty regarding the use of the REIT net operating loss carryforward, no net tax asset has been recorded as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
In addition, we own certain TRSs, which are subject to federal and state income taxes at regular corporate tax rates. Overall, the TRSs have federal net operating loss carryforwards. Due to the uncertainty regarding the realization of these deferred tax assets, we have maintained a full valuation allowance as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The REIT remains subject to certain foreign, state and local income, excise or franchise taxes; however, they are not material to our operating results or financial position. We do not have unrecognized tax benefit items.
We, or one of our Subsidiaries, file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various U.S. state jurisdictions and Canada. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2017.
As of December 31, 2021, net investment in real estate and notes receivable had a U.S. federal tax basis of approximately $
4.6
billion (unaudited) and $
46.2
million (unaudited), respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, our tax treatment of common stock distributions, as adjusted for the stock split, was as follows (unaudited):
2021
2020
2019
Tax status of common stock distributions deemed paid during the year:
Ordinary income
$
1.538
$
1.234
$
1.241
Long-term capital gains
—
0.006
—
Non-dividend distributions
—
0.057
—
Distributions declared per common stock outstanding
$
1.538
$
1.297
$
1.241
The quarterly dividend paid on January 8, 2021 is a split-year distribution with $
0.087801
(unaudited) per share of common stock considered a distribution made in 2021 for federal income tax purposes. The quarterly distribution paid on January 14, 2022 of $
0.3625
(unaudited) per share of common stock will be allocable to 2021 for federal tax purposes.
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Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(o)
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
On January 1, 2020, we adopted FASB (“ASU 2016-13”) Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) using the modified retrospective approach. ASU 2016-13 requires entities to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Entities should use forward-looking information to better form their credit loss estimates.
We are exposed to credit losses primarily through sales of annual membership subscriptions and membership upgrades and home sales. We have developed an allowance for credit losses, which represents an estimate of expected losses over the remaining contractual life of our receivables. The estimate is a result of our ongoing assessments and evaluations of collectability including historical loss experience, current market conditions and future expectations in forecasting credit losses in each of our receivable portfolios. We recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment of $
3.9
million, which decreased opening retained earnings as of January 1, 2020.
The cumulative-effect adjustment resulting from the adoption of ASU 2016-13 as of January 1, 2020, was as follows:
Balance net of allowance
Balance Sheet Location
Balance at December 31, 2019
Adjustment due to ASU 2016-13 Adoption
Balance at January 1, 2020
Balance at
December 31, 2021
(amounts in thousands)
Annual membership subscriptions
Other assets, net
$
2,394
$
(
1,361
)
$
1,033
$
2,054
Membership upgrades
Notes receivable, net
$
25,236
$
(
2,514
)
$
22,722
$
30,949
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Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 3—Leases
Lessor
Rental income derived from customers renting our Sites is accounted for in accordance with ASC 842,
Leases
, and is recognized over the term of the respective operating lease or the length of a customer's stay. MH Sites are generally leased on an annual basis to residents who own or lease factory-built homes, including manufactured homes. Annual RV and marina Sites are leased on an annual basis to customers who generally have an RV, factory-built cottage, boat or other unit placed on the site, including those Northern properties that are open for the summer season. Seasonal RV and marina Sites are leased to customers generally for
one
to
six months
. Transient RV and marina Sites are leased to customers on a short-term basis. In addition, customers may lease homes that are located in our communities.
The leases entered into between the customer and us for a rental of a Site are renewable upon the consent of both parties or, in some instances, as provided by statute. Long-term leases that are non-cancelable by the tenants are in effect at certain Properties. Rental rate increases at these Properties are primarily a function of increases in the Consumer Price Index, taking into consideration certain conditions. Additionally, periodic market rate adjustments are made as deemed appropriate. In addition, certain state statutes allow entry into long-term agreements that effectively modify lease terms related to rent amounts and increases over the term of the agreements.
The following table presents future minimum rents expected to be received under long-term non-cancelable tenant leases, as well as those leases that are subject to long-term agreements governing rent payments and increases:
(amounts in thousands)
As of December 31, 2021
2022
$
137,371
2023
139,090
2024
75,422
2025
23,245
2026
21,314
Thereafter
66,190
Total
$
462,632
Lessee
We lease land under non-cancelable operating leases at
14
Properties expiring at various dates between 2022 and 2054. The majority of the leases have terms requiring fixed payments plus additional rents based on a percentage of gross revenues at those Properties. We also have other operating leases, primarily office space expiring at various dates through 2032. For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, total operating lease payments were $
10.4
million, $
9.9
million and $
9.3
million, respectively.
The following table presents the operating lease payments for the year ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
Years Ended December 31,
(amounts in thousands)
2021
2020
2019
Fixed lease cost:
Ground leases
$
5,906
$
5,912
$
5,727
Office and other leases
3,529
3,243
2,869
Variable lease cost:
Ground leases
871
652
639
Office and other leases
50
111
72
Total lease cost
$
10,356
$
9,918
$
9,307
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 3—Leases (continued)
The following table summarizes our minimum future rental payments, excluding variable costs, which are discounted by our incremental borrowing rate to calculate the lease liability for our operating leases as of December 31, 2021:
(amounts in thousands)
Ground Leases
Office and Other Leases
Total
2022
(a)
$
1,638
$
3,744
$
5,382
2023
626
3,523
4,149
2024
632
3,097
3,729
2025
637
2,763
3,400
2026
615
2,543
3,158
Thereafter
4,325
13,139
17,464
Total undiscounted rental payments
8,473
28,809
37,282
Less imputed interest
(
1,901
)
(
4,717
)
(
6,618
)
Total lease liabilities
$
6,572
$
24,092
$
30,664
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(a)
The leases of our
four
Westwinds Properties expire on August 31, 2022 and do not contain extension options. See Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies for more details on the Westwinds leases.
ROU assets and lease liabilities from our operating leases, included within
Other assets, net
and
Accounts payable and other liabilities
on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, were $
30.3
million and $
30.7
million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021. The weighted average remaining lease term for our operating leases was
seven years
and the weighted average incremental borrowing rate was
3.8
% at December 31, 2021.
ROU assets and lease liabilities from our operating leases, included within
Other assets, net
and
Accounts payable and other liabilities
on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, were $
15.7
million and $
16.4
million, respectively, as of December 31, 2020. The weighted average remaining lease term for our operating leases was
eight years
and the weighted average incremental borrowing rate was
4.0
% at December 31, 2020.
Note 4—
Earnings Per Common Share
Basic and fully diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted average shares outstanding during each year. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share of common stock (Common Share), as adjusted for the stock split, for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
Years Ended December 31,
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
2021
2020
2019
Numerators:
Net income available to Common Stockholders—Basic
$
262,462
$
228,268
$
279,123
Amounts allocated to dilutive securities
13,522
13,132
16,783
Net income available to Common Stockholders—Fully Diluted
$
275,984
$
241,400
$
295,906
Denominator:
Weighted average Common Shares outstanding—Basic
182,917
181,828
180,805
Effect of dilutive securities:
Exchange of Common OP Units for Common Shares
9,739
10,484
10,934
Stock options and restricted stock
227
243
256
Weighted average Common Shares outstanding—Fully Diluted
192,883
192,555
191,995
Earnings per Common Share—Basic:
$
1.43
$
1.26
$
1.54
Earnings per Common Share—Fully Diluted:
$
1.43
$
1.25
$
1.54
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Note 5—Common Stock and Other Equity Related Transactions
Increase in Authorized Shares
On April 28, 2020, our stockholders approved an amendment to our charter to increase the number of shares of common stock that we are authorized to issue from
400,000,000
to
600,000,000
shares.
Two-for-One Common Stock and OP Units Split
On October 15, 2019, a
two
-for-one stock split of our common stock, effected by and in the form of a stock dividend, was paid to stockholders of record as of October 1, 2019. In connection with our stock split, the OP Units of our Operating Partnership were also split on a
two
-for-one basis.
Equity Offering Program
On July 30, 2020, we entered into our current at-the-market (“ATM”) equity offering program with certain sales agents, pursuant to which we may sell, from time-to-time, shares of our Common Stock, par value $
0.01
per share, having an aggregate offering price of up to $
200.0
million. As of December 31, 2021, we have $
59.7
million of common stock available for issuance.
The following table presents the shares that were issued under our ATM equity offering programs, as adjusted for the stock split, during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
Years Ended December 31,
(amounts in thousands, except share data)
2021
2020
2019
Shares of common stock sold
1,660,290
—
1,010,472
Weighted average price
$
84.48
$
—
$
58.71
Total gross proceeds
$
140,254
$
—
$
59,319
Commissions paid to sales agents
$
1,816
$
—
$
771
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
On May 10, 2016, we amended and restated the 1997 Non-Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). Pursuant to the ESPP, certain of our employees and directors may each annually acquire up to $
250,000
of our common stock. The common stock may be purchased monthly at a price equal to
85
% of the lesser of: (a) the closing price for a share of common stock on the last day of the offering period and (b) the closing price for a share of common stock on the first day of the offering period. Shares of common stock issued through the ESPP for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 were
32,145
,
31,385
and
40,934
, respectively. As of December 31, 2021,
711,049
shares remained available to be sold under the ESPP, subject to adjustment by our Board of Directors.
Exchanges
Subject to certain limitations, Common OP Unitholders can request an exchange of any or all of their OP Units for shares of common stock at any time. Upon receipt of such a request, we may, in lieu of issuing shares of common stock, cause the Operating Partnership to pay cash.
Common Stock Activity and Distributions
The following table presents the changes in our outstanding common stock (excluding OP Units of
9,305,651
,
10,479,194
and
10,491,222
outstanding at December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively), as adjusted for the stock split:
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Note 5—Common Stock and Other Equity Related Transactions (continued)
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
Shares outstanding at January 1,
182,230,631
182,089,595
179,842,036
Common stock issued through the ATM Equity Offering Program and its predecessor
1,660,290
—
1,010,472
Common stock issued through exchange of OP Units
1,601,266
12,028
997,750
Common stock issued through exercise of options
—
—
5,600
Common stock issued through restricted stock grants
162,955
151,104
193,262
Common stock forfeitures
—
—
—
Common stock issued through ESPP and Dividend Reinvestment Plan
32,778
32,099
41,589
Common stock repurchased and retired
(
47,541
)
(
54,195
)
(
1,114
)
Shares outstanding at December 31,
185,640,379
182,230,631
182,089,595
During the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, we repurchased shares of common stock representing common stock surrendered to satisfy income tax withholding obligations primarily due to the vesting of restricted stock grants at a weighted average price of $
61.50
, $
73.12
and $
47.48
per share, respectively.
As of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, ELS' percentage ownership of the Operating Partnership was approximately
95.2
%,
94.6
% and
94.6
%, respectively. The remaining approximately
4.8
%,
5.4
% and
5.4
% as of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, was owned by the Common OP Unitholders.
The following regular quarterly distributions have been declared and paid to common stockholders and Common OP Unitholders since January 1, 2019:
Distribution Amount Per Share
For the Quarter Ended
Stockholder Record Date
Payment Date
$
0.3063
March 31, 2019
March 29, 2019
April 12, 2019
$
0.3063
June 30, 2019
June 28, 2019
July 12, 2019
$
0.3063
September 30, 2019
September 27, 2019
October 11, 2019
$
0.3063
December 31, 2019
December 27, 2019
January 10, 2020
$
0.3425
March 31, 2020
March 27, 2020
April 10, 2020
$
0.3425
June 30, 2020
June 26, 2020
July 10, 2020
$
0.3425
September 30, 2020
September 25, 2020
October 9, 2020
$
0.3425
December 31, 2020
December 24, 2020
January 8, 2021
$
0.3625
March 31, 2021
March 26, 2021
April 9, 2021
$
0.3625
June 30, 2021
June 25, 2021
July 9, 2021
$
0.3625
September 30, 2021
September 24, 2021
October 8, 2021
$
0.3625
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
January 14, 2022
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Note 6—Acquisitions
2021
Investment in Real Estate
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we acquired
four
RV communities, including Okeechobee KOA Resort, located in Okeechobee, Florida, Pine Haven, located in Cape May, New Jersey, Hope Valley located in Turner, Oregon and Lake Conroe located in Montgomery, Texas and a portfolio of
eleven
marinas located in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky and Ohio, containing
5,961
Sites for a combined purchase price of $
398.0
million.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we also completed the acquisition of our joint venture partner’s
50
% interest in Voyager RV Resort for total consideration of $
77.0
million, including mortgage debt assumption of $
40.0
million (see Note 7. Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures). As part of the acquisition, we issued
427,723
Operating Partnership units (see Note 5. Common Stock and Other Equity Related Transactions).
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we acquired a parcel of land located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for $
110.8
million. The parcel of land is occupied by a portion of an RV community and contains
813
sites. The RV community, including the ELS parcel, is managed by a tenant pursuant to an existing ground lease. We also acquired
three
land parcels adjacent to three of our properties for a combined purchase price of $
37.5
million.
Acquisitions of Business
In December 2021, we completed the acquisition of MHVillage/Datacomp for a purchase price of $
43.0
million. MHVillage is the premier online marketplace dedicated to manufactured home buying and selling. Datacomp provides independent, market-based valuations for manufactured homes in land lease communities.
All acquisitions were accounted for as asset acquisitions except MHVillage/Datacomp which was accounted for as a business combination.
2020
During the year ended December 31, 2020, we acquired
one
MH community,
seven
RV communities and
one
marina for a combined purchase price of $
209.2
million, including:
•
Dolce Vita at Superstition Mountain, an MH community located in Apache Junction, Arizona,
•
Meridian RV Resort, an RV community located in Apache Junction, Arizona,
•
Marina Dunes RV Park, an RV community located in Marina, California,
•
Marker 1 Marina, a marina located in Dunedin, Florida,
•
Acorn Campground, an RV community located in Green Creek, New Jersey,
•
Topsail Sound, an RV community located in Holly Ridge, North Carolina,
•
Harbor Point, an RV community located in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina and
•
Leisure World and Trails End, two RV communities located in Weslaco, Texas.
These properties contain
2,772
Sites. We also completed the acquisition of
three
development assets, including The Resort at Tranquility Lake, located in Cape Coral, Florida, Bayport, located in Jamaica, Virginia and a development property adjacent to our Voyager joint venture, located in Tuscon, Arizona, for a combined purchase price of $
23.7
million. We also acquired additional assets, including
nine
land parcels, for a combined purchase price of $
15.2
million. All acquisitions were accounted for as asset acquisitions. As a result of these acquisitions, we assumed approximately $
6.9
million of mortgage debt. The remaining purchase price was funded through new debt financing, our unsecured Line of Credit (“LOC”) and available cash.
2019
During the year ended December 31, 2019, we acquired
four
RV communities, including White Oak Shores, located in Stella, North Carolina, Round Top and Drummer Boy, located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Lake of the Woods, located in Wautoma, Wisconsin for a combined purchase price of $
58.3
million. These properties contain
1,614
Sites. As a result of these acquisitions, we assumed approximately $
18.6
million of mortgage debt, excluding mortgage premiums of $
0.6
million. The
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Note 6—Acquisitions (continued)
remaining purchase price was funded with available cash. We also completed the acquisition of the remaining interest in our joint venture investment of
eleven
marinas in Florida for a purchase price of approximately $
49.0
million. As part of the acquisition, we also funded the repayment of the joint venture's non-transferable debt of approximately $
72.0
million. The transaction was funded with proceeds from the LOC. In addition, the gross carrying value of the joint venture investment of $
35.8
million was included in the total fair value of $
162.2
million that was allocated to the real estate assets. We also acquired additional assets, including
three
land parcels, for a combined purchase price of $
28.1
million. All acquisitions were accounted for as asset acquisitions.
Fair Value
We engaged third-party valuation firms to assist with our purchase price allocation when necessary.
The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, which we determined using Level-3 inputs for land and buildings and other depreciable property and Level-2 inputs for the others:
Years Ended December 31,
(amounts in thousands)
2021
2020
2019
Assets acquired
Land
$
343,614
$
150,909
$
116,575
Buildings and other depreciable property
265,182
87,749
125,721
Intangible
33,250
—
—
In-place leases
(a)
22,135
6,821
5,519
Goodwill
9,586
—
—
Manufactured homes
(a)
610
2,621
1,382
Net investment in real estate
$
674,377
$
248,100
$
249,197
Other assets
5,376
153
1,646
Total assets acquired
$
679,753
$
248,253
$
250,843
Liabilities assumed
Mortgage notes payable
$
39,986
$
6,873
$
19,212
Below-market lease liability
(b)
8,169
—
—
Other liabilities
17,929
2,313
10,431
Total liabilities assumed
$
66,084
$
9,186
$
29,643
Net assets acquired
$
613,669
$
239,067
$
221,200
_____________________
(a)
Manufactured homes and in-place leases are included in buildings and other depreciable property on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(b)
Below-market lease liability is included in accounts payable and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 7—Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
On November 1, 2021, we contributed approximately $
49.2
million to acquire an
80
% interest in RVC Outdoor Destinations (“RVC”). RVC owns a portfolio of
six
operating RV communities located in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. We use the equity method of accounting as we have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies of RVC but do not have the ability to control major decisions of the entity.
The following table summarizes our investment in unconsolidated joint ventures (investment amounts in thousands with the number of Properties shown parenthetically for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively):
Investment as of December 31,
Income/(Loss) for Years Ended December 31,
Investment
Location
Number
of Sites
Economic Interest
(a)
2021
2020
2021
2020
2019
Meadows
Various (2,2)
1,077
50
%
$
—
$
—
$
2,010
$
1,879
$
1,400
Lakeshore
Florida (3,3)
721
(b)
2,638
2,281
568
1,405
263
Voyager
Arizona (1,1)
—
50
%
(c)
141
83
556
1,616
2,951
Loggerhead
Florida
—
—
%
(d)
—
—
—
—
3,501
ECHO JV
Various
—
50
%
18,136
17,362
773
499
640
RVC
Various
1,019
80
%
49,397
—
(
26
)
—
—
2,817
$
70,312
$
19,726
$
3,881
$
5,399
$
8,755
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(a)
The percentages shown approximate our economic interest as of December 31, 2021. Our legal ownership interest may differ.
(b)
Includes
two
joint ventures in which we own a
65
% interest in each and the Crosswinds joint venture in which we own a
49
% interest.
(c)
Voyager joint venture primarily consists of a
50
% interest in Voyager RV Resort and
33
% interest in the utility plant servicing this Property. On October 14, 2021, we completed the acquisition of the remaining interest in the Voyager joint venture (see Note 6. Acquisitions).
(d)
On September 10, 2019, we completed the acquisition of the remaining interest in the Loggerhead joint venture (see Note 6. Acquisitions). Loggerhead sites represent marina slip count.
We recognized $
3.9
million, $
5.4
million and $
8.8
million (net of $
1.1
million, $
0.7
million and $
1.2
million of depreciation expense, respectively) of equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. We received approximately $
3.2
million, $
5.7
million and $
11.5
million in distributions from joint ventures for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Approximately $
2.9
million, $
4.8
million and $
3.5
million of the distributions made to us exceeded our investment basis in joint ventures, and as such, were recorded as income from unconsolidated joint ventures for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 respectively.
Note 8—
Notes Receivable, Net
Notes receivable generally are presented at their outstanding unpaid principal balances, net of any allowances and unamortized discounts or premiums. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Discounts or premiums are amortized to income using the interest method.
We provide financing for non-refundable upfront payments required for membership upgrades (“Contracts Receivable”). As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, Contracts Receivable, net of allowance, was $
30.9
million and $
25.4
million, respectively. Contracts Receivable, as of December 31, 2021, had an average stated interest rate of
16.2
% per annum, a weighted average term remaining of
4.3
years and require monthly payments of principal and interest.
In certain cases, we purchase loans made by an unaffiliated lender to finance the sales of homes to our customers at our Properties (referred to as “Chattel Loans”). These loans are secured by the underlying homes sold and require monthly principal and interest payments. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had $
9.0
million and $
10.4
million of Chattel Loans, respectively. As of December 31, 2021, the Chattel Loans receivable had an average stated interest rate of approximately
7.5
% per annum and had a weighted average term remaining of approximately
12
years.
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Note 9—
Borrowing Arrangements
Mortgage Notes Payable
Our mortgage notes payable is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The following table presents the fair value of our mortgage notes payable:
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had outstanding mortgage indebtedness on Properties of approximately $
2,627.8
million and $
2,444.9
million, respectively, net of deferred financing costs. The weighted average interest rate on our outstanding mortgage indebtedness, including the impact of premium/discount amortization and loan cost amortization on mortgage indebtedness, as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, was approximately
3.8
% and
4.1
% per annum, respectively. The debt bears interest at stated rates ranging from
2.4
% to
8.9
% per annum and matures on various dates ranging from 2022 to 2041. The debt encumbered a total of
117
and
116
of our Properties as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively and the gross carrying value of such Properties was approximately $
2,817.5
million and $
2,580.9
million, as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
2021 Activity
During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, we entered into a $
270.0
million secured financing transaction maturing in
10
years and bearing a fixed interest rate of
2.4
% per annum. The loan is secured by
two
RV communities and
one
MH community. The net proceeds from the transaction were used to repay $
67.0
million of principal on
two
mortgage loans that were due to mature in 2022, incurring $
1.9
million of prepayment penalties, as well as to repay a portion of the outstanding balance on our line of credit. These mortgage loans had a weighted average interest rate of
5.1
% per annum and were secured by
two
RV communities
.
2020 Activity
We entered into
two
secured credit facilities with Fannie Mae, for total gross proceeds of $
662.3
million. The average maturity for these credit facilities is
12
years and has a weighted average interest rate of
2.6
%. The facilities were secured by
18
MH and
four
RV communities.
We also repaid $
48.1
million of principal on
three
mortgage loans that were due to mature in 2020 and $
166.8
million of principal on secured loans that were due to mature in 2021. The secured loans had a weighted average interest rate of approximately
5.1
% per annum and were secured by
21
MH and
three
RV communities. As part of the repayment of the loans, we incurred early debt retirement costs of $
9.0
million.
2019 Activity
We defeased mortgage debt of $
11.2
million in conjunction with the disposition of the
five
all-age MH communities as disclosed in Note 6. Acquisitions. These loans had a weighted average interest rate of
5.0
% per annum. We also assumed mortgage debt of $
18.6
million, excluding mortgage note premium of $
0.6
million, in connection with the acquisitions that were closed during the year ended December 31, 2019. These loans carry a weighted average interest rate of
5.4
% per annum and mature between 2022 and 2024.
We also repaid $
66.8
million of principal on
four
mortgage loans that were due to mature in 2020, incurring $
1.4
million of prepayment penalties. These mortgage loans had a weighted average interest rate of
6.9
% per annum and were secured by
three
MH and
one
RV communities.
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Note 9—Borrowing Arrangements (continued)
Third Amended and Restated Unsecured Credit Facility
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”) by and among us, MHC Operating Limited Partnership, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and the other lenders named therein, pursuant to which we have access to a $
500.0
million unsecured line of credit (the “LOC”) and a $
300.0
million senior unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”). We have the option to increase the borrowing capacity by $
200.0
million, subject to certain conditions. The LOC maturity date was extended to April 18, 2025 and this term can be extended
two
times for additional
six month
increments, subject to certain conditions. The LOC bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus
1.25
% to
1.65
% and requires an annual facility fee of
0.20
% to
0.35
%. The Term Loan matures on April 17, 2026 and has an interest rate of LIBOR plus
1.40
% to
1.95
% per annum. For both the LOC and Term Loan, the spread over LIBOR is variable based on leverage throughout the respective loan terms.
The Term Loan proceeds were used to repay the $
300.0
million senior unsecured term loan agreement entered into during the first quarter of 2021.
Unsecured Debt
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we paid off and borrowed amounts on our LOC, leaving a balance of $
349.0
million outstanding as of December 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2021, our LOC has a remaining borrowing capacity of $
151.0
million with the option to increase the borrowing capacity by $
200.0
million, subject to certain conditions. The LOC had a $
222.0
million outstanding balance as of December 31, 2020.
Future Maturities of Debt
The following table presents the aggregate scheduled payments of principal on long-term borrowings for each of the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2021:
(amounts in thousands)
Amount
2022
$
133,565
2023
150,901
2024
70,184
2025
496,633
2026
362,451
Thereafter
2,089,011
Net unamortized premiums
341
Unamortized deferred financing costs
(
28,867
)
Total
$
3,274,219
As of December 31, 2021, we were in compliance in all material respects with the covenants in our borrowing arrangements.
Note 10—
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
We record all derivatives at fair value. Our objective in utilizing interest rate derivatives is to add stability to our interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, we primarily use interest rate swaps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in our exchange for making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.
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Note 10—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (continued)
The changes in the fair value of the designated derivative that qualify as a cash flow hedge are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and subsequently reclassified into earnings on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we entered into a
three-year
LIBOR Swap Agreement (the “Swap”) allowing us to trade the variable interest rate associated with our variable rate debt for a fixed interest rate. The 2021 Swap has a notional amount of $
300.0
million of outstanding principal with a fixed interest rate of
0.39
% per annum and matures on March 25, 2024. Based on the leverage as of December 31, 2021, our spread over LIBOR was
1.40
% resulting in an estimated all-in interest rate of
1.79
% per annum.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, in connection with the repayment of our $
200.0
million unsecured term loan (See Note 9. Borrowing Arrangements for additional information), we terminated the interest rate swap that was scheduled to mature on November 1, 2020. As a result of the interest rate swap termination, we incurred an early termination fee of $
0.9
million, which was recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
Our derivative financial instrument is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The following table presents the fair value of our derivative financial instrument:
As of December 31,
(amounts in thousands)
Balance Sheet Location
2021
2020
Interest Rate Swap
Other assets, net
$
3,524
$
—
The table below presents the effect of our derivative financial instrument on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income:
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship
Amount of (gain)/loss recognized
in OCI on derivative
for the year ended December 31,
Location of (gain)/ loss reclassified from
accumulated OCI into income
Amount of (gain)/loss reclassified from
accumulated OCI into income
for the year ended December 31,
(amounts in thousands)
2021
2020
2019
(amounts in thousands)
2021
2020
2019
Interest Rate Swap
$
(
2,777
)
$
1,561
$
1,847
Interest Expense
$
746
$
1,941
$
(
832
)
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Note 11—Deferred Revenue of Membership Upgrade Sales and Deferred Commission Expense
The components of the change in deferred revenue entry of membership subscriptions and deferred commission expense were as follows:
As of
(amounts in thousands)
2021
2020
Deferred revenue - upfront payments from membership upgrade sales as of December 31,
$
138,878
$
126,814
Membership upgrade sales current period, gross
36,270
21,739
Revenue recognized from membership upgrade sales upfront payments
(
11,191
)
(
9,675
)
Net increase in deferred revenue - upfront payments from membership grade sales
25,079
12,064
Deferred revenue - upfront payments from membership upgrade sales as of December 31,
(a)
$
163,957
$
138,878
Deferred commission expense as of December 31
$
42,471
$
41,149
Deferred commission expense
8,657
4,995
Commission expense recognized
(
3,779
)
(
3,673
)
Net increase in deferred commission expense
4,878
1,322
Deferred commission expense as of December 31,
$
47,349
$
42,471
_____________________
(a)
Included in Deferred membership revenue on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Note 12—
Transactions with Related Parties
We lease office space from Two North Riverside Plaza Joint Venture Limited Partnership, an entity affiliated with Samuel Zell, Chairman of our Board of Directors. Payments made in accordance with the lease agreement to this entity amounted to approximately $
1.7
million for the year ended December 31, 2021, $
1.6
million for the year ended December 31, 2020 and $
1.7
million for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Note 13—
Equity Incentive Awards
Our 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”) was adopted by the Board of Directors on March 11, 2014 and approved by our stockholders on May 13, 2014. Pursuant to the 2014 Plan, our officers, directors, employees and consultants may be awarded restricted stock, options, including non-qualified stock options and incentive stock options and other forms of equity awards subject to conditions and restrictions determined by the Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of our Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”).
Equity awards under the 2014 Plan are made by the Compensation Committee, who determines the individuals eligible to receive awards, the types of awards and the terms, conditions and restrictions applicable to any award. Grants to directors are determined by the Board of Directors. As of December 31, 2021,
5,350,503
shares remained available for future grants.
Restricted stock and options under the 2014 Plan have a maximum contractual term of
ten years
from the date of grant and have an exercise price not less than the fair value of the stock on the grant date. Individual grants could have different vesting periods but generally no longer than three and a half years. All restricted stock awards have non-forfeitable rights to dividend payments even if the underlying stock does not entirely vest.
Grants Issued
During the quarter ended March 31, 2021,
104,734
shares of restricted stock were awarded to certain members of our management team. Of these shares,
50
% are time-based awards, vesting in equal installments over a
three-year
period on January 31, 2022, January 27, 2023 and January 26, 2024, respectively and have a grant date fair value of $
3.3
million. The remaining
50
% are performance-based awards vesting in equal installments on January 31, 2022, January 27, 2023 and January 26, 2024, respectively, upon meeting performance conditions as established by the Compensation Committee in the year of the vesting period. They are valued using the closing price at the grant date when all the key terms and conditions are known to all parties. The
17,454
shares of restricted stock subject to 2021 performance goals have a grant date fair value of $
1.1
million.
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Note 13—Equity Incentive Awards (continued)
During the quarter ended June 30, 2021, we awarded to certain members of our Board of Directors
58,192
shares of restricted stock at a fair value of approximately $
4.0
million and options to purchase
16,185
shares of common stock with an exercise price of $
68.74
. These are time-based awards subject to various vesting dates between October 27, 2021 and April 27, 2023.
Stock-based compensation expense, reported in General and administrative expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $
10.9
million, $
11.5
million and $
10.5
million, respectively.
Restricted Stock
A summary of our restricted stock activities and related information, as adjusted for stock split, is as follows:
Number of Shares
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Balance at December 31, 2018
299,702
$
42.78
Shares granted
193,262
$
55.51
Shares vested
(
74,222
)
$
43.72
Balance at December 31, 2019
418,742
$
48.32
Shares granted
151,104
$
56.07
Shares vested
(
221,055
)
$
47.74
Balance at December 31, 2020
348,791
$
53.06
Shares granted
162,955
$
50.42
Shares vested
(
196,839
)
$
60.91
Balance at December 31, 2021
314,907
$
53.98
Compensation expense to be recognized subsequent to December 31, 2021, for restricted stock granted during or prior to 2021 that have not yet vested was $
11.6
million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average term of
1.8
years.
Stock Options
The fair value of stock options granted was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The following table includes the assumptions made in the valuation, as adjusted for stock split:
2021
2020
Dividend Yield
2.1
%
2.1
%
Risk-free interest rate
1.0
%
0.3
%
Expected Life
5.6
years
5.6
years
Expected Volatility
26.1
%
49.2
%
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
$
18.04
$
29.58
There were
16,185
stock options granted during 2021.
No
options were forfeited or expired for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
A summary of our stock option activity and related information, as adjusted for stock split, is as follows:
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Note 13—Equity Incentive Awards (continued)
Shares Subject To Options
Weighted Average
Exercise Price Per Share
Weighted Average Outstanding Contractual Life (in years)
Average Intrinsic Value (in millions)
Balance at December 31, 2018
47,100
$
36.95
7.3
$
0.5
Options exercised
(
5,600
)
$
9.43
$
0.2
Balance at December 31, 2019
41,500
$
40.65
7.3
$
1.2
Options issued
16,090
$
66.81
Balance at December 31, 2020
57,590
$
47.96
7.2
$
0.9
Options issued
16,185
$
68.74
Balance at December 31, 2021
73,775
$
52.52
6.9
$
2.6
Exercisable at December 31, 2021
57,450
$
48.08
6.3
$
2.3
Note 14—
Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan
2019 LTIP
On February 11, 2019, the Compensation Committee approved a Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan Award (the “2019 LTIP”) to provide a long-term cash bonus opportunity to certain members of our management. The 2019 LTIP was approved by the Compensation Committee pursuant to the authority set forth in the Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan approved by our Board of Directors on May 15, 2007. The total cumulative payment for all participants (the “Eligible Payment”) is based upon certain performance conditions being met over a
three-year
period ending December 31, 2021.
The Compensation Committee has responsibility for administering the 2019 LTIP and may use its reasonable discretion to adjust the performance criteria or the Eligible Payment to take into account the impact of any major or unforeseen transaction or event. Our named executive officers are not participants in the 2019 LTIP. The Eligible Payment will be paid, at the discretion of the Compensation Committee, in cash upon completion of our annual audit for the 2021 fiscal year and upon satisfaction of the vesting conditions as outlined in the 2019 LTIP. For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, we accrued compensation expense of approximately $
1.6
million, $
1.5
million and $
1.5
million, respectively.
Note 15—
Savings Plan
We maintain a qualified retirement plan under which eligible employees may defer compensation for income tax purposes under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “401K Plan”). The 401K Plan permits eligible employees and those of any Subsidiary to defer up to
60.0
% of their compensation on a pre-tax basis subject to certain limits. In addition, we match
100.0
% of their contribution up to the first
3.0
% and then
50.0
% of the next
2.0
% for a maximum potential match of
4.0
%. Both employee's and our matching contributions vest immediately.
Our contribution to the 401K Plan was approximately $
2.0
million, $
2.9
million and $
1.9
million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The increase from the year ended December 31, 2019 to the year ended December 31, 2020, primarily relates to the correction of an operational error in prior years approved by the IRS pursuant to its Voluntary Correction Program.
Note 16—
Commitments and Contingencies
We are involved in various legal and regulatory proceedings (“Proceedings”) arising in the ordinary course of business. The Proceedings include, but are not limited to, legal claims made by employees, vendors and customers, and notices, consent decrees, information requests, additional permit requirements and other similar enforcement actions by governmental agencies relating to our utility infrastructure, including water and wastewater treatment plants and other waste treatment facilities and electrical systems. Additionally, in the ordinary course of business, our operations are subject to audit by various taxing
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Note 16—Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
authorities. Management believes these Proceedings taken together do not represent a material liability. In addition, to the extent any such Proceedings or audits relate to newly acquired Properties, we consider any potential indemnification obligations of sellers in our favor.
The Operating Partnership operates and manages Westwinds, a
720
site mobilehome community, and Nicholson Plaza, an adjacent shopping center, both located in San Jose, California pursuant to ground leases that expire on August 31, 2022 and do not contain extension options. The master lessor of these ground leases, The Nicholson Family Partnership (the “Nicholsons”), has expressed a desire to redevelop Westwinds, and in a written communication, they claimed that we were obligated to deliver the property free and clear of any and all subtenancies upon the expiration of the ground leases on August 31, 2022. In connection with any redevelopment, the City of San Jose’s conversion ordinance requires, among other things, that the landowner provide relocation, rental and purchase assistance to the impacted residents.
We believe the Nicholsons’ demand is unlawful, and on December 30, 2019, the Operating Partnership, together with certain interested parties, filed a complaint in California Superior Court for Santa Clara County, seeking declaratory relief pursuant to which it requested that the Court determine, among other things, that the Operating Partnership has no obligation to deliver the property free and clear of the mobilehome residents upon the expiration of the ground leases. The Operating Partnership and the interested parties filed an amended complaint on January 29, 2020. The Nicholsons filed a demand for arbitration on January 28, 2020, which they subsequently amended, pursuant to which they request (i) a declaration that the Operating Partnership, as the “owner and manager” of Westwinds, is “required by the Ground Leases, and State and local law to deliver the Property free of any encumbrances or third-party claims at the expiration of the lease terms,” (ii) that the Operating Partnership anticipatorily breached the ground leases by publicly repudiating any such obligation and (iii) that the Operating Partnership is required to indemnify the Nicholsons with respect to the claims brought by the interested parties in the Superior Court proceeding.
On February 3, 2020, the Nicholsons filed a motion in California Superior Court to compel arbitration and to stay the Superior Court litigation, which motion was heard on June 25, 2020. On July 29, 2020, the Superior Court issued a final order denying the Nicholsons' motion to compel arbitration. The Nicholsons filed a notice of appeal on August 7, 2020. On February 4, 2022, the California Court of Appeal affirmed the Superior Court’s order denying the Nicholsons' motion to compel arbitration. The arbitration is stayed pursuant to an agreement between MHC and the Nicholsons. We intend to continue to vigorously defend our interests in this matter. As of December 31, 2021, we have not made an accrual, as we are unable to predict the outcome of this matter or reasonably estimate any possible loss.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 17—Reportable Segments
Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”). The CODM evaluates and assesses performance on a monthly basis. Segment operating performance is measured on Net Operating Income (“NOI”). NOI is defined as total operating revenues less total operating expenses. Segments are assessed before interest income and depreciation and amortization.
We have identified
two
reportable segments: (i) Property Operations and (ii) Home Sales and Rentals Operations. The Property Operations segment owns and operates land lease Properties and the Home Sales and Rentals Operations segment purchases, sells and leases homes at the Properties. The distribution of the Properties throughout the United States reflects our belief that geographic diversification helps insulate the total portfolio from regional economic influences.
All revenues are from external customers and there is no customer who contributed 10% or more of our total revenues during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
The following tables summarize our segment financial information for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
Year Ended December 31, 2021
(amounts in thousands)
Property
Operations
Home Sales
and Rentals
Operations
Consolidated
Operations revenues
$
1,143,606
$
116,517
$
1,260,123
Operations expenses
(
550,574
)
(
105,179
)
(
655,753
)
Income from segment operations
593,032
11,338
604,370
Interest income
5,068
1,918
6,986
Depreciation and amortization
(
177,897
)
(
10,547
)
(
188,444
)
Gain on sale of real estate, net
(
59
)
—
(
59
)
Income (loss) from operations
$
420,144
$
2,709
$
422,853
Reconciliation to consolidated net income:
Corporate interest income
30
Income from other investments, net
4,555
General and administrative
(
40,717
)
Other expenses
(
3,100
)
Interest and related amortization
(
108,718
)
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures
3,881
Early debt retirement
(
2,784
)
Consolidated net income
$
276,000
Total assets
$
5,056,991
$
250,880
$
5,307,871
Capital improvements
$
193,895
$
96,395
$
290,290
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Note 17—Reportable Segments (continued)
Year Ended December 31, 2020
(amounts in thousands)
Property
Operations
Home Sales
and Rentals
Operations
Consolidated
Operations revenues
$
1,017,249
$
63,019
$
1,080,268
Operations expenses
(
488,153
)
(
56,747
)
(
544,900
)
Income from segment operations
529,096
6,272
535,368
Interest income
4,385
2,754
7,139
Depreciation and amortization
(
144,235
)
(
10,896
)
(
155,131
)
Income (loss) from operations
$
389,246
$
(
1,870
)
$
387,376
Reconciliation to consolidated net income:
Corporate interest income
15
Income from other investments, net
4,026
General and administrative
(
39,276
)
Other expenses
(
2,567
)
Interest and related amortization
(
102,771
)
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint venture
5,399
Early debt retirement
(
10,786
)
Consolidated net income
$
241,416
Total assets
$
4,160,216
$
258,753
$
4,418,969
Capital Improvements
$
157,467
$
59,615
$
217,082
Year Ended December 31, 2019
(amounts in thousands)
Property
Operations
Home Sales
and Rentals
Operations
Consolidated
Operations revenues
$
969,560
$
50,961
$
1,020,521
Operations expenses
(
461,128
)
(
45,100
)
(
506,228
)
Income from segment operations
508,432
5,861
514,293
Interest income
3,856
3,324
7,180
Depreciation and amortization
(
141,472
)
(
10,638
)
(
152,110
)
Gain on sale of real estate, net
52,507
—
52,507
Income (loss) from operations
$
423,323
$
(
1,453
)
$
421,870
Reconciliation to consolidated net income:
Corporate interest income
27
Income from other investments, net
9,528
General and administrative
(
35,679
)
Other expenses
(
2,865
)
Interest and related amortization
(
104,223
)
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures
8,755
Early debt retirement
(
1,491
)
Consolidated net income
$
295,922
Total assets
$
3,878,770
$
272,505
$
4,151,275
Capital Improvements
$
116,349
$
141,644
$
257,993
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Note 17—Reportable Segments (continued)
The following table summarizes our financial information for the Property Operations segment for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
Years Ended December 31,
(amounts in thousands)
2021
2020
2019
Revenues:
Rental income
$
1,015,879
$
907,305
$
864,701
Annual membership subscriptions
58,251
53,085
51,015
Membership upgrade sales current period, gross
36,270
21,739
19,111
Membership upgrade sales upfront payments, deferred, net
(
25,079
)
(
12,062
)
(
10,451
)
Other income
50,298
46,008
43,063
Ancillary services revenues, net
7,987
1,174
2,121
Total property operations revenues
1,143,606
1,017,249
969,560
Expenses:
Property operating and maintenance
393,256
348,394
327,917
Real estate taxes
72,671
66,120
62,338
Sales and marketing, gross
23,743
17,332
15,583
Membership sales commissions, deferred, net
(
5,075
)
(
1,660
)
(
1,219
)
Property management
65,979
57,967
56,509
Total property operations expenses
550,574
488,153
461,128
Income from property operations segment
$
593,032
$
529,096
$
508,432
The following table summarizes our financial information for the Home Sales and Rentals Operations segment for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
Years Ended December 31,
(amounts in thousands)
2021
2020
2019
Revenues:
Rental income
(1)
$
16,696
$
16,438
$
14,934
Gross revenue from home sales
98,457
45,695
34,655
Brokered resale revenues, net
1,364
886
1,372
Total revenues
116,517
63,019
50,961
Expenses:
Cost of home sales
94,314
46,229
35,096
Home selling expenses
5,138
4,572
4,401
Rental home operating and maintenance
5,727
5,946
5,603
Total expenses
105,179
56,747
45,100
Income from home sales and rentals operations segment
$
11,338
$
6,272
$
5,861
_____________________
(1)
Rental income within Home Sales and Rentals Operations does not include base rent related to the rental home Sites. Base rent is included within property operations.
Note 18—
Subsequent Events
Equity Incentive Awards
On February 9, 2022, the Compensation Committee approved the 2022 Restricted Stock Award Program for certain members of our management team pursuant to the authority set forth in the 2014 Plan. As a result, we awarded
79,078
shares of restricted stock. Of these shares,
50
% are time-based awards, vesting in equal installments over a
three-year
period on January 27, 2023, January 26, 2024 and January 31, 2025, respectively, and have a grant date fair value of $
3.0
million. The remaining
50
% are performance-based awards vesting in equal installments on January 27, 2023, January 26, 2024 and January 31, 2025, respectively, upon meeting performance conditions to be established by the Compensation Committee in the year of the vesting
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Note 18—Subsequent Events (continued)
period. They are valued using the closing price at the grant date when all the key terms and conditions are known to all parties. The
13,178
shares of restricted stock subject to 2022 performance goals have a grant date fair value of $
1.0
million.
Acquisitions
On February 15, 2022, we completed the acquisition of
two
RV communities located in Gunnison, Colorado and Winterhaven, California collectively containing
632
sites for a purchase price of $
15.2
million.
Unsecured Financing
On January 21, 2022, we entered into a term loan agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the administrative agent, pursuant to which we have entered into a $
200.0
million senior unsecured term loan. The maturity date is January 21, 2027. The term loan bears interest at a rate of Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), plus approximately
1.30
% to
1.80
%, depending on leverage levels.
ATM
During January 2022, we sold approximately
0.3
million shares of our common stock under our ATM equity offering program with a weighted average price of $
86.46
per share for net proceeds of $
28.0
million. On February 14, 2022, our Board of Directors approved a new ATM equity offering program with an aggregate offering price of up to $
500.0
million.
Dividend
On January 21, 2022, our Board of Directors approved setting the annual dividend rate for 2022 at $
1.64
per share of common stock, an increase of $
0.19
over the current $
1.45
per share of common stock for 2021. Our Board of Directors, in its sole discretion, will determine the amount of each quarterly dividend in advance of payment.
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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Initial Cost to ELS
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition (Improvements)
Gross Amount Carried at 12/31/21
Real Estate
(1)
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Total
(3)
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition
Properties Held for Long Term
Hidden Cove
Arley
AL
$
—
$
212
$
610
$
—
$
2,007
$
212
$
2,617
$
2,829
$
(
526
)
2006
Apache East
Apache Junction
AZ
(
4,811
)
2,236
4,181
—
242
2,236
4,423
6,659
(
1,722
)
2011
Countryside RV
Apache Junction
AZ
(
7,836
)
2,056
6,241
—
1,801
2,056
8,042
10,098
(
4,921
)
2002
Denali Park
Apache Junction
AZ
—
2,394
4,016
—
524
2,394
4,540
6,934
(
1,657
)
2011
Dolce Vita
Apache Junction
AZ
(
44,471
)
52,803
37,245
—
1,183
52,803
38,428
91,231
(
5,108
)
2020
Golden Sun RV
Apache Junction
AZ
(
5,562
)
1,678
5,049
—
1,402
1,678
6,451
8,129
(
3,591
)
2002
Meridian RV Resort
Apache Junction
AZ
—
6,445
5,292
—
307
6,445
5,599
12,044
(
651
)
2020
Valley Vista
Benson
AZ
—
115
429
—
317
115
746
861
(
254
)
2010
Casita Verde
Casa Grande
AZ
—
719
2,179
—
313
719
2,492
3,211
(
1,223
)
2006
Fiesta Grande
Casa Grande
AZ
—
2,869
8,653
—
1,664
2,869
10,317
13,186
(
4,929
)
2006
Foothills West
Casa Grande
AZ
—
747
2,261
—
679
747
2,940
3,687
(
1,437
)
2006
Sunshine Valley
Chandler
AZ
(
24,967
)
9,139
12,912
—
863
9,139
13,775
22,914
(
5,199
)
2011
Verde Valley
Cottonwood
AZ
—
1,437
3,390
19
7,426
1,456
10,816
12,272
(
3,267
)
2004
Casa del Sol East II
Glendale
AZ
—
2,103
6,283
—
3,636
2,103
9,919
12,022
(
5,771
)
1996
Casa del Sol East III
Glendale
AZ
—
2,450
7,452
—
1,413
2,450
8,865
11,315
(
6,438
)
1998
Palm Shadows
Glendale
AZ
—
1,400
4,218
—
1,933
1,400
6,151
7,551
(
4,958
)
1993
Hacienda De Valencia
Mesa
AZ
(
18,666
)
833
2,701
—
5,580
833
8,281
9,114
(
6,000
)
1984
Mesa Spirit
Mesa
AZ
(
15,098
)
17,382
25,238
192
857
17,574
26,095
43,669
(
6,579
)
2014
Monte Vista Resort
Mesa
AZ
(
65,529
)
11,402
34,355
—
35,706
11,402
70,061
81,463
(
25,655
)
2004
Seyenna Vistas
Mesa
AZ
—
1,360
4,660
(
87
)
3,584
1,273
8,244
9,517
(
6,246
)
1994
The Highlands at Brentwood
Mesa
AZ
(
11,708
)
1,997
6,024
—
2,570
1,997
8,594
10,591
(
7,152
)
1993
ViewPoint RV & Golf Resort
Mesa
AZ
(
154,037
)
24,890
56,340
15
27,019
24,905
83,359
108,264
(
40,601
)
2004
Apollo Village
Peoria
AZ
—
932
3,219
—
1,872
932
5,091
6,023
(
4,009
)
1994
Casa del Sol West
Peoria
AZ
—
2,215
6,467
—
2,960
2,215
9,427
11,642
(
5,859
)
1996
Carefree Manor
Phoenix
AZ
—
706
3,040
—
1,243
706
4,283
4,989
(
3,013
)
1998
Central Park
Phoenix
AZ
(
10,612
)
1,612
3,784
—
2,367
1,612
6,151
7,763
(
4,942
)
1983
Desert Skies
Phoenix
AZ
(
4,320
)
792
3,126
—
976
792
4,102
4,894
(
3,027
)
1998
Sunrise Heights
Phoenix
AZ
(
5,293
)
1,000
3,016
—
2,235
1,000
5,251
6,251
(
3,803
)
1994
Whispering Palms
Phoenix
AZ
—
670
2,141
—
567
670
2,708
3,378
(
1,999
)
1998
Desert Vista
Salome
AZ
—
66
268
—
362
66
630
696
(
229
)
2010
Sedona Shadows
Sedona
AZ
—
1,096
3,431
—
3,315
1,096
6,746
7,842
(
3,802
)
1997
Venture In
Show Low
AZ
(
8,670
)
2,050
6,188
—
865
2,050
7,053
9,103
(
3,567
)
2006
Paradise
Sun City
AZ
(
36,087
)
6,414
19,263
11
3,535
6,425
22,798
29,223
(
13,389
)
2004
The Meadows AZ
Tempe
AZ
(
15,388
)
2,613
7,887
—
5,127
2,613
13,014
15,627
(
9,944
)
1994
S-1
Schedule III
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Initial Cost to ELS
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition (Improvements)
Gross Amount Carried at 12/31/21
Real Estate
(1)
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Total
(3)
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition
Fairview Manor
Tucson
AZ
—
1,674
4,708
—
2,572
1,674
7,280
8,954
(
5,258
)
1998
Voyager
Tucson
AZ
(
39,849
)
19,281
63,886
—
259
19,281
64,145
83,426
(
1,991
)
2021
Westpark
Wickenburg
AZ
(
8,234
)
4,495
10,517
—
4,665
4,495
15,182
19,677
(
4,516
)
2011
Araby Acres
Yuma
AZ
—
1,440
4,345
—
1,300
1,440
5,645
7,085
(
3,134
)
2003
Cactus Gardens
Yuma
AZ
(
5,940
)
1,992
5,984
—
676
1,992
6,660
8,652
(
3,755
)
2004
Capri
Yuma
AZ
—
1,595
4,774
—
548
1,595
5,322
6,917
(
2,645
)
2006
Desert Paradise
Yuma
AZ
—
666
2,011
—
428
666
2,439
3,105
(
1,403
)
2004
Foothill Village
Yuma
AZ
—
459
1,402
—
415
459
1,817
2,276
(
1,024
)
2003
Mesa Verde RV
Yuma
AZ
(
4,281
)
1,387
4,148
—
989
1,387
5,137
6,524
(
2,405
)
2007
Suni Sands
Yuma
AZ
—
1,249
3,759
—
734
1,249
4,493
5,742
(
2,537
)
2004
Cultus Lake
Lindell Beach
BC
—
410
968
6
620
416
1,588
2,004
(
912
)
2004
Soledad Canyon
Acton
CA
—
2,933
6,917
39
10,602
2,972
17,519
20,491
(
6,325
)
2004
Los Ranchos
Apple Valley
CA
—
8,336
15,774
—
1,379
8,336
17,153
25,489
(
6,391
)
2011
Monte del Lago
Castroville
CA
(
35,073
)
3,150
9,469
—
5,100
3,150
14,569
17,719
(
9,923
)
1997
Date Palm Country Club
Cathedral City
CA
—
—
18,179
—
8,767
—
26,946
26,946
(
22,006
)
1994
Palm Springs Oasis RV Resort
Cathedral City
CA
—
—
216
—
851
—
1,067
1,067
(
546
)
1994
Colony Park
Ceres
CA
(
7,576
)
890
2,837
—
1,777
890
4,614
5,504
(
3,008
)
1998
Russian River
Cloverdale
CA
—
368
868
5
676
373
1,544
1,917
(
717
)
2004
Oakzanita Springs
Descanso
CA
—
396
934
5
2,540
401
3,474
3,875
(
1,328
)
2004
Rancho Mesa
El Cajon
CA
—
2,130
6,389
—
2,298
2,130
8,687
10,817
(
5,704
)
1998
Rancho Valley
El Cajon
CA
(
18,332
)
685
1,902
—
2,255
685
4,157
4,842
(
3,000
)
1983
Snowflower
Emigrant Gap
CA
—
308
727
4
2,194
312
2,921
3,233
(
1,029
)
2004
Four Seasons
Fresno
CA
—
756
2,348
—
2,138
756
4,486
5,242
(
2,546
)
1997
Yosemite Lakes
Groveland
CA
—
2,045
4,823
27
9,479
2,072
14,302
16,374
(
4,357
)
2004
Royal Holiday
Hemet
CA
—
778
2,643
—
6,893
778
9,536
10,314
(
3,649
)
1999
Idyllwild
Idyllwild-Pine Cove
CA
—
313
737
4
2,369
317
3,106
3,423
(
1,163
)
2004
Pio Pico
Jamul
CA
—
2,626
6,194
35
5,951
2,661
12,145
14,806
(
5,116
)
2004
Tahoe Valley
Lake Tahoe
CA
—
—
5,428
—
2,099
—
7,527
7,527
(
3,879
)
2004
Sea Oaks
Los Osos
CA
—
871
2,703
—
1,759
871
4,462
5,333
(
2,682
)
1997
Ponderosa Resort
Lotus
CA
—
900
2,100
—
2,970
900
5,070
5,970
(
1,772
)
2006
Turtle Beach
Manteca
CA
—
268
633
4
1,460
272
2,093
2,365
(
679
)
2004
Marina Dunes RV Resort
Marina
CA
—
20,379
8,204
—
161
20,379
8,365
28,744
(
368
)
2020
Wilderness Lakes
Menifee
CA
—
2,157
5,088
29
3,348
2,186
8,436
10,622
(
3,929
)
2004
Coralwood
Modesto
CA
—
—
5,047
—
1,725
—
6,772
6,772
(
4,739
)
1997
Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill
CA
—
1,856
4,378
980
5,933
2,836
10,311
13,147
(
3,578
)
2004
S-2
Schedule III
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Initial Cost to ELS
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition (Improvements)
Gross Amount Carried at 12/31/21
Real Estate
(1)
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Total
(3)
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition
Lake Minden
Nicolaus
CA
—
961
2,267
13
1,835
974
4,102
5,076
(
2,074
)
2004
Pacific Dunes Ranch
Oceana
CA
—
1,940
5,632
—
1,803
1,940
7,435
9,375
(
3,794
)
2004
Lake of the Springs
Oregon House
CA
—
1,062
2,504
14
2,696
1,076
5,200
6,276
(
2,233
)
2004
Concord Cascade
Pacheco
CA
—
985
3,016
—
3,777
985
6,793
7,778
(
4,745
)
1983
San Francisco RV
Pacifica
CA
—
1,660
4,973
—
3,195
1,660
8,168
9,828
(
4,883
)
2005
San Benito
Paicines
CA
—
1,411
3,328
19
3,755
1,430
7,083
8,513
(
2,975
)
2004
Palm Springs
Palm Desert
CA
—
1,811
4,271
24
2,499
1,835
6,770
8,605
(
3,243
)
2004
Las Palmas Estates
Rialto
CA
—
1,295
3,866
—
1,170
1,295
5,036
6,331
(
2,686
)
2004
Parque La Quinta
Rialto
CA
—
1,799
5,450
—
1,188
1,799
6,638
8,437
(
3,561
)
2004
Quail Meadows
Riverbank
CA
—
1,155
3,469
—
1,176
1,155
4,645
5,800
(
3,218
)
1998
California Hawaiian
San Jose
CA
(
33,208
)
5,825
17,755
—
5,479
5,825
23,234
29,059
(
17,161
)
1997
Nicholson Plaza
San Jose
CA
—
—
4,512
—
790
—
5,302
5,302
(
4,685
)
1997
Sunshadow
San Jose
CA
—
12,334
5,707
8
1,226
12,342
6,933
19,275
(
5,082
)
1997
Village of the Four Seasons
San Jose
CA
(
18,994
)
5,229
15,714
—
2,092
5,229
17,806
23,035
(
9,894
)
2004
Westwinds (4 properties)
San Jose
CA
—
—
17,616
—
11,073
—
28,689
28,689
(
26,410
)
1997
Laguna Lake
San Luis Obispo
CA
(
18,725
)
2,845
6,520
—
1,938
2,845
8,458
11,303
(
5,907
)
1998
Contempo Marin
San Rafael
CA
(
36,192
)
4,787
16,379
—
4,494
4,787
20,873
25,660
(
17,708
)
1994
Rancho Oso
Santa Barbara
CA
—
860
2,029
12
3,305
872
5,334
6,206
(
1,924
)
2004
De Anza Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
CA
(
46,049
)
2,103
7,201
—
6,158
2,103
13,359
15,462
(
8,743
)
1994
Meadowbrook
Santee
CA
(
21,853
)
4,345
12,528
—
3,492
4,345
16,020
20,365
(
11,559
)
1998
Santa Cruz Ranch
Scotts Valley
CA
—
1,595
3,937
—
925
1,595
4,862
6,457
(
2,118
)
2007
Lamplighter Village
Spring Valley
CA
(
32,400
)
633
2,201
—
2,555
633
4,756
5,389
(
3,394
)
1983
Santiago Estates
Sylmar
CA
(
21,928
)
3,562
10,767
—
4,189
3,562
14,956
18,518
(
9,834
)
1998
Royal Oaks
Visalia
CA
—
602
1,921
—
2,033
602
3,954
4,556
(
2,212
)
1997
Hillcrest Village CO
Aurora
CO
(
38,302
)
1,912
5,202
289
8,413
2,201
13,615
15,816
(
8,246
)
1983
Cimarron Village
Broomfield
CO
(
29,811
)
863
2,790
—
1,999
863
4,789
5,652
(
3,657
)
1983
Holiday Village CO
Colorado Springs
CO
(
19,692
)
567
1,759
—
2,979
567
4,738
5,305
(
2,990
)
1983
Bear Creek Village
Denver
CO
(
5,701
)
1,100
3,359
—
1,210
1,100
4,569
5,669
(
3,060
)
1998
Holiday Hills Village
Denver
CO
(
57,647
)
2,159
7,780
—
9,539
2,159
17,319
19,478
(
12,459
)
1983
Golden Terrace
Golden
CO
—
826
2,415
—
3,829
826
6,244
7,070
(
3,820
)
1983
Golden Terrace South
Golden
CO
—
750
2,265
—
1,100
750
3,365
4,115
(
2,408
)
1997
Golden Terrace West
Golden
CO
—
1,694
5,065
—
7,685
1,694
12,750
14,444
(
7,040
)
1986
Pueblo Grande
Pueblo
CO
—
241
1,069
—
5,019
241
6,088
6,329
(
1,928
)
1983
Woodland Hills
Thornton
CO
(
33,001
)
1,928
4,408
—
4,481
1,928
8,889
10,817
(
6,712
)
1994
Stonegate Manor
North Windham
CT
—
6,011
12,336
—
564
6,011
12,900
18,911
(
5,017
)
2011
S-3
Schedule III
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Initial Cost to ELS
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition (Improvements)
Gross Amount Carried at 12/31/21
Real Estate
(1)
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Total
(3)
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition
Waterford Estates
Bear
DE
(
38,211
)
5,250
16,202
—
3,586
5,250
19,788
25,038
(
9,698
)
1996
McNicol Place
Lewes
DE
—
562
1,710
—
271
562
1,981
2,543
(
1,485
)
1998
Whispering Pines
Lewes
DE
—
1,536
4,609
—
2,633
1,536
7,242
8,778
(
5,839
)
1988
Mariner's Cove
Millsboro
DE
(
18,653
)
990
2,971
—
8,184
990
11,155
12,145
(
7,610
)
1987
Sweetbriar
Millsboro
DE
—
498
1,527
—
1,033
498
2,560
3,058
(
1,679
)
1998
Aspen Meadows
Rehoboth
DE
(
10,843
)
1,148
3,460
—
827
1,148
4,287
5,435
(
3,192
)
1998
Camelot Meadows
Rehoboth
DE
—
527
2,058
1,251
4,866
1,778
6,924
8,702
(
5,027
)
1998
Riverside RV Resort
Arcadia
FL
—
8,400
11,905
11,062
2,616
19,462
14,521
33,983
(
4,268
)
2016
Toby’s RV Resort
Arcadia
FL
—
1,093
3,280
—
757
1,093
4,037
5,130
(
2,253
)
2003
Aventura Marina
Aventura
FL
—
813
811
—
14
813
825
1,638
(
93
)
2019
Hi-Lift Marina
Aventure
FL
—
21,444
4,178
—
195
21,444
4,373
25,817
(
661
)
2021
Sunshine Key
Big Pine Key
FL
—
5,273
15,822
—
16,782
5,273
32,604
37,877
(
12,615
)
2004
Windmill Manor
Bradenton
FL
(
11,220
)
2,153
6,125
—
2,558
2,153
8,683
10,836
(
6,129
)
1998
Winter Quarters Manatee
Bradenton
FL
—
2,300
6,903
—
1,720
2,300
8,623
10,923
(
4,712
)
2004
Clover Leaf Farms
Brooksville
FL
(
31,695
)
13,684
24,106
—
6,636
13,684
30,742
44,426
(
10,083
)
2011
Clover Leaf Forest
Brooksville
FL
—
1,092
2,178
—
559
1,092
2,737
3,829
(
866
)
2011
Resort at Tranquility Lake
Cape Coral
FL
—
12,572
—
24
7,024
12,596
7,024
19,620
(
53
)
2020
Palm Harbour Marina
Cape Haze
FL
—
13,228
6,310
—
52
13,228
6,362
19,590
(
472
)
2021
Glen Ellen
Clearwater
FL
—
619
1,882
—
499
619
2,381
3,000
(
1,390
)
2002
Hillcrest FL
Clearwater
FL
—
1,278
3,928
—
1,706
1,278
5,634
6,912
(
4,115
)
1998
Holiday Ranch
Clearwater
FL
—
925
2,866
—
775
925
3,641
4,566
(
2,636
)
1998
Serendipity
Clearwater
FL
(
16,651
)
18,944
11,782
—
2,297
18,944
14,079
33,023
(
3,977
)
2018
Shady Lane Oaks
Clearwater
FL
—
4,984
8,482
—
762
4,984
9,244
14,228
(
3,554
)
2011
Shady Lane Village
Clearwater
FL
—
3,102
5,480
—
376
3,102
5,856
8,958
(
2,294
)
2011
Silk Oak Lodge
Clearwater
FL
—
1,649
5,028
—
718
1,649
5,746
7,395
(
3,389
)
2002
Clerbrook Golf & RV Resort
Clermont
FL
—
3,883
11,700
—
3,509
3,883
15,209
19,092
(
7,215
)
2006
Lake Magic
Clermont
FL
—
1,595
4,793
—
1,541
1,595
6,334
7,929
(
3,440
)
2004
Orange Lake
Clermont
FL
—
4,303
6,815
—
1,324
4,303
8,139
12,442
(
2,966
)
2011
Orlando
Clermont
FL
—
2,975
7,017
40
20,428
3,015
27,445
30,460
(
6,744
)
2004
Cortez Village Marina
Cortez
FL
—
17,935
—
15
17,935
3,971
21,906
(
578
)
2021
Crystal Isles
Crystal River
FL
—
926
2,787
10
3,701
936
6,488
7,424
(
2,808
)
2004
Cheron Village
Davie
FL
—
10,393
6,217
—
352
10,393
6,569
16,962
(
2,832
)
2011
Carriage Cove
Daytona Beach
FL
(
15,719
)
2,914
8,682
—
2,494
2,914
11,176
14,090
(
8,055
)
1998
Lake Haven
Dunedin
FL
(
13,140
)
1,135
4,047
—
4,363
1,135
8,410
9,545
(
6,375
)
1983
S-4
Schedule III
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Initial Cost to ELS
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition (Improvements)
Gross Amount Carried at 12/31/21
Real Estate
(1)
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Total
(3)
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition
Marker 1 Marina
Dunedin
FL
—
21,685
15,758
—
103
21,685
15,861
37,546
(
1,099
)
2020
Coquina Crossing
Elkton
FL
(
27,190
)
5,274
5,545
—
20,143
5,274
25,688
30,962
(
14,712
)
1999
Colony Cove
Ellenton
FL
(
93,408
)
28,660
92,457
38,094
33,249
66,754
125,706
192,460
(
39,536
)
2011
Ridgewood Estates
Ellenton
FL
—
8,769
8,791
—
979
8,769
9,770
18,539
(
3,679
)
2011
Haselton Village
Eustis
FL
—
3,800
8,955
—
820
3,800
9,775
13,575
(
3,607
)
2011
Southern Palms RV
Eustis
FL
—
2,169
5,884
—
4,788
2,169
10,672
12,841
(
7,125
)
1998
Bulow Plantation
Flagler Beach
FL
—
3,637
949
—
7,538
3,637
8,487
12,124
(
5,566
)
1994
Bulow RV
Flagler Beach
FL
—
—
228
—
2,534
—
2,762
2,762
(
1,124
)
1994
Carefree Cove
Fort Lauderdale
FL
—
1,741
5,170
—
1,041
1,741
6,211
7,952
(
3,435
)
2004
Everglades Lakes
Fort Lauderdale
FL
—
53,850
18,797
—
3,104
53,850
21,901
75,751
(
3,292
)
2018
Park City West
Fort Lauderdale
FL
—
4,184
12,561
—
1,662
4,184
14,223
18,407
(
8,085
)
2004
Sunshine Holiday MH
Fort Lauderdale
FL
(
9,304
)
3,099
9,286
—
2,125
3,099
11,411
14,510
(
6,060
)
2004
Crystal Lakes-Fort Myers
Fort Myers
FL
—
1,047
—
1,754
1,033
2,801
1,033
3,834
(
50
)
2018
Fish Tale Marina
Fort Myers
FL
—
24,027
5,555
—
71
24,027
5,626
29,653
(
656
)
2021
Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers
FL
—
1,188
3,548
849
1,628
2,037
5,176
7,213
(
2,565
)
2004
Gulf Air
Fort Myers Beach
FL
(
5,907
)
1,609
4,746
—
1,027
1,609
5,773
7,382
(
3,192
)
2004
Lakeside Terrace
Fruitland Park
FL
—
3,275
7,165
—
868
3,275
8,033
11,308
(
2,957
)
2011
Grand Island Resort
Grand Island
FL
—
1,723
5,208
125
6,595
1,848
11,803
13,651
(
6,410
)
2001
Holiday Travel Park
Holiday
FL
—
9,240
13,284
—
1,246
9,240
14,530
23,770
(
4,339
)
2018
Hollywood Marina
Hollywood
FL
—
14,638
4,065
—
432
14,638
4,497
19,135
(
600
)
2019
South Miami Marina
Homestead
FL
—
—
13,144
—
754
—
13,898
13,898
(
1,469
)
2019
Barrington Hills
Hudson
FL
(
4,228
)
1,145
3,437
—
1,484
1,145
4,921
6,066
(
2,546
)
2004
Jupiter Marina
Jupiter
FL
—
5,090
4,842
—
1,689
5,090
6,531
11,621
(
980
)
2019
Sherwood Forest - MHP
Kissimmee
FL
—
4,852
14,596
—
8,404
4,852
23,000
27,852
(
15,771
)
1998
Sherwood Forest RV
Kissimmee
FL
—
2,870
3,621
567
4,374
3,437
7,995
11,432
(
5,042
)
1998
Tropical Palms
Kissimmee
FL
—
5,677
17,116
—
16,909
5,677
34,025
39,702
(
16,099
)
2004
Lake Worth Village
Lake Worth
FL
(
2,345
)
14,959
24,501
—
4,544
14,959
29,045
44,004
(
10,631
)
2011
Beacon Hill Colony
Lakeland
FL
—
3,775
6,405
—
499
3,775
6,904
10,679
(
2,551
)
2011
Beacon Terrace
Lakeland
FL
(
9,287
)
5,372
9,153
216
759
5,588
9,912
15,500
(
3,756
)
2011
Kings & Queens
Lakeland
FL
—
1,696
3,064
—
380
1,696
3,444
5,140
(
1,290
)
2011
Lakeland Harbor
Lakeland
FL
(
31,230
)
10,446
17,376
—
967
10,446
18,343
28,789
(
6,920
)
2011
Lakeland Junction
Lakeland
FL
(
3,297
)
3,018
4,752
—
339
3,018
5,091
8,109
(
1,957
)
2011
Lantana Marina
Lantana
FL
—
8,276
5,108
—
802
8,276
5,910
14,186
(
1,096
)
2019
Maralago Cay
Lantana
FL
(
38,359
)
5,325
15,420
—
6,834
5,325
22,254
27,579
(
16,157
)
1997
South Lantana Marina
Lantana
FL
—
2,345
1,894
—
186
2,345
2,080
4,425
(
350
)
2019
S-5
Schedule III
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Initial Cost to ELS
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition (Improvements)
Gross Amount Carried at 12/31/21
Real Estate
(1)
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Total
(3)
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition
Down Yonder
Largo
FL
—
2,652
7,981
—
1,622
2,652
9,603
12,255
(
5,719
)
1998
East Bay Oaks
Largo
FL
(
8,753
)
1,240
3,322
—
2,024
1,240
5,346
6,586
(
4,268
)
1983
Eldorado Village
Largo
FL
(
5,848
)
778
2,341
—
2,200
778
4,541
5,319
(
3,178
)
1983
Paradise Park - Largo
Largo
FL
(
5,338
)
3,523
4,026
—
671
3,523
4,697
8,220
(
1,435
)
2017
Shangri-La Mobile Home Park
Largo
FL
—
1,722
5,200
—
428
1,722
5,628
7,350
(
3,270
)
2004
Vacation Village
Largo
FL
(
4,344
)
1,315
3,946
—
1,030
1,315
4,976
6,291
(
2,694
)
2004
Whispering Pines - Largo
Largo
FL
—
8,218
14,054
—
1,792
8,218
15,846
24,064
(
5,761
)
2011
Coachwood Colony
Leesburg
FL
—
1,602
4,822
—
1,518
1,602
6,340
7,942
(
3,246
)
2004
Mid-Florida Lakes
Leesburg
FL
(
58,867
)
5,997
20,635
—
15,397
5,997
36,032
42,029
(
25,900
)
1994
Fiesta Key
Long Key
FL
—
16,611
7,338
—
18,767
16,611
26,105
42,716
(
4,006
)
2013
Winter Quarters Pasco
Lutz
FL
(
3,707
)
1,494
4,484
—
1,839
1,494
6,323
7,817
(
3,182
)
2004
Coral Cay Plantation
Margate
FL
(
77,851
)
5,890
20,211
—
9,576
5,890
29,787
35,677
(
24,011
)
1994
Lakewood Village
Melbourne
FL
—
1,862
5,627
—
2,958
1,862
8,585
10,447
(
6,537
)
1994
Miami Everglades
Miami
FL
—
5,362
6,238
—
1,212
5,362
7,450
12,812
(
2,668
)
2015
Southernaire
Mt. Dora
FL
—
796
2,395
—
606
796
3,001
3,797
(
1,559
)
2004
Country Place
(2)
New Port Richey
FL
(
17,949
)
663
—
18
8,378
681
8,378
9,059
(
6,770
)
1986
Hacienda Village
New Port Richey
FL
(
15,558
)
4,297
13,088
—
4,265
4,297
17,353
21,650
(
9,852
)
2002
Harbor View Mobile Manor
New Port Richey
FL
(
16,840
)
4,030
12,146
—
1,958
4,030
14,104
18,134
(
8,208
)
2002
Bay Lake Estates
Nokomis
FL
(
10,604
)
990
3,390
—
2,711
990
6,101
7,091
(
4,374
)
1994
Lake Village
Nokomis
FL
(
14,673
)
15,850
18,099
10,370
817
26,220
18,916
45,136
(
7,180
)
2011
Royal Coachman
Nokomis
FL
—
5,321
15,978
—
2,130
5,321
18,108
23,429
(
10,493
)
2004
Buccaneer Estates
North Fort Myers
FL
—
4,207
14,410
—
8,486
4,207
22,896
27,103
(
15,594
)
1994
Island Vista Estates
North Fort Myers
FL
—
5,004
15,066
—
5,224
5,004
20,290
25,294
(
8,520
)
2006
Lake Fairways
North Fort Myers
FL
(
35,980
)
6,075
18,134
35
4,601
6,110
22,735
28,845
(
18,616
)
1994
Pine Lakes
North Fort Myers
FL
—
6,306
14,579
18,416
9,890
24,722
24,469
49,191
(
19,346
)
1994
Pioneer Village
North Fort Myers
FL
(
12,859
)
4,116
12,353
—
3,468
4,116
15,821
19,937
(
8,732
)
2004
Sunseekers RV Resort
North Fort Myers
FL
—
4,224
2,299
—
1,887
4,224
4,186
8,410
(
961
)
2018
The Heritage
North Fort Myers
FL
—
1,438
4,371
346
5,708
1,784
10,079
11,863
(
7,385
)
1993
Windmill Village - N. Ft. Myers
North Fort Myers
FL
—
1,417
5,440
—
4,920
1,417
10,360
11,777
(
7,407
)
1983
Foxwood Farms
Ocala
FL
—
3,853
7,967
—
2,559
3,853
10,526
14,379
(
3,630
)
2011
Oak Bend
Ocala
FL
—
850
2,572
—
7,152
850
9,724
10,574
(
3,645
)
1993
Villas at Spanish Oaks
Ocala
FL
—
2,250
6,922
—
3,250
2,250
10,172
12,422
(
7,878
)
1993
Silver Dollar Golf & Trap Club Resort
Odessa
FL
—
4,107
12,431
7,158
4,241
11,265
16,672
27,937
(
9,046
)
2004
Okeechobee RV Resort
Okeechobee
FL
—
14,897
27,337
—
147
14,897
27,484
42,381
(
2,933
)
2021
S-6
Schedule III
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Initial Cost to ELS
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition (Improvements)
Gross Amount Carried at 12/31/21
Real Estate
(1)
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Total
(3)
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition
Audubon Village - Florida
Orlando
FL
—
4,622
7,200
—
792
4,622
7,992
12,614
(
3,023
)
2011
Hidden Valley
Orlando
FL
—
11,398
12,861
—
1,265
11,398
14,126
25,524
(
5,313
)
2011
Starlight Ranch
Orlando
FL
(
30,673
)
13,543
20,388
—
3,854
13,543
24,242
37,785
(
8,863
)
2011
Holiday Village, Ormond Beach
Ormond Beach
FL
—
2,610
7,837
—
1,768
2,610
9,605
12,215
(
5,452
)
2002
Sunshine Holiday-Daytona North
Ormond Beach
FL
—
2,001
6,004
—
1,541
2,001
7,545
9,546
(
4,163
)
2004
Palm Beach Gardens Marina
Palm Beach
FL
—
15,734
4,938
—
559
15,734
5,497
21,231
(
843
)
2019
The Meadows, FL
Palm Beach Gardens
FL
(
36,358
)
3,229
9,870
—
7,440
3,229
17,310
20,539
(
10,453
)
1999
Terra Ceia
Palmetto
FL
—
965
2,905
1,833
1,541
2,798
4,446
7,244
(
1,956
)
2004
Lakes at Countrywood
Plant City
FL
—
2,377
7,085
—
3,965
2,377
11,050
13,427
(
6,271
)
2001
Meadows at Countrywood
Plant City
FL
—
4,514
13,175
75
12,352
4,589
25,527
30,116
(
16,377
)
1998
Oaks at Countrywood
Plant City
FL
—
846
2,513
(
75
)
2,365
771
4,878
5,649
(
2,763
)
1998
Breezy Hill
Pompano Beach
FL
(
17,259
)
5,424
16,555
—
2,961
5,424
19,516
24,940
(
11,968
)
2002
Hidden Harbour Marina
Pompano Beach
FL
—
26,116
12,513
—
106
26,116
12,619
38,735
(
1,036
)
2021
Highland Wood Travel Park
Pompano Beach
FL
—
1,043
3,130
42
770
1,085
3,900
4,985
(
2,251
)
2002
Inlet Harbor Marina
Ponce Inlet
FL
—
11,858
5,485
—
57
11,858
5,542
17,400
(
523
)
2021
Harbor Lakes
Port Charlotte
FL
(
17,035
)
3,384
10,154
—
1,696
3,384
11,850
15,234
(
6,638
)
2004
Lighthouse Pointe at Daytona Beach
Port Orange
FL
—
2,446
7,483
23
3,419
2,469
10,902
13,371
(
7,179
)
1998
Pickwick Village
Port Orange
FL
(
16,470
)
2,803
8,870
—
5,509
2,803
14,379
17,182
(
8,187
)
1998
Rose Bay
Port Orange
FL
—
3,866
3,528
—
630
3,866
4,158
8,024
(
2,171
)
2016
Emerald Lake
Punta Gorda
FL
(
4,049
)
3,598
5,197
—
650
3,598
5,847
9,445
(
2,204
)
2011
Gulf View
Punta Gorda
FL
—
717
2,158
—
1,646
717
3,804
4,521
(
2,118
)
2004
Tropical Palms MH
Punta Gorda
FL
—
2,365
7,286
—
3,652
2,365
10,938
13,303
(
4,622
)
2006
Kingswood
Riverview
FL
—
9,094
8,365
—
1,231
9,094
9,596
18,690
(
2,400
)
2018
Palm Lake
Riviera Beach
FL
—
56,323
27,418
—
7,776
56,323
35,194
91,517
(
6,082
)
2018
Riviera Beach Marina
Riviera Beach
FL
—
15,725
12,966
—
1,550
15,725
14,516
30,241
(
2,372
)
2019
Indian Oaks
Rockledge
FL
—
1,089
3,376
—
1,459
1,089
4,835
5,924
(
3,478
)
1998
Space Coast
Rockledge
FL
—
2,413
3,716
—
1,836
2,413
5,552
7,965
(
1,318
)
2014
Covington Estates
Saint Cloud
FL
(
8,790
)
3,319
7,253
—
412
3,319
7,665
10,984
(
2,942
)
2011
Winds of St. Armands North
Sarasota
FL
(
23,154
)
1,523
5,063
—
4,038
1,523
9,101
10,624
(
7,459
)
1983
Winds of St. Armands South
Sarasota
FL
(
15,096
)
1,106
3,162
1,744
7,692
2,850
10,854
13,704
(
4,234
)
1983
Topics RV Resort
Spring Hill
FL
(
2,247
)
844
2,568
—
1,015
844
3,583
4,427
(
1,903
)
2004
Pine Island
St. James City
FL
—
1,678
5,044
—
1,742
1,678
6,786
8,464
(
2,965
)
2007
St. Pete Marina
St. Petersburg
FL
—
12,592
19,066
—
793
12,592
19,859
32,451
(
2,956
)
2019
Riverwatch Marina
Stuart
FL
—
19,994
8,910
—
337
19,994
9,247
29,241
(
672
)
2021
Carefree Village
Tampa
FL
(
23,945
)
6,799
10,421
—
1,361
6,799
11,782
18,581
(
4,456
)
2011
S-7
Schedule III
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Initial Cost to ELS
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition (Improvements)
Gross Amount Carried at 12/31/21
Real Estate
(1)
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Total
(3)
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition
Tarpon Glen
Tarpon Springs
FL
—
2,678
4,016
—
777
2,678
4,793
7,471
(
1,782
)
2011
Featherock
Valrico
FL
—
11,369
22,770
—
2,444
11,369
25,214
36,583
(
8,910
)
2011
Bay Indies
Venice
FL
(
59,461
)
10,483
31,559
10
8,978
10,493
40,537
51,030
(
33,719
)
1994
Ramblers Rest RV Resort
Venice
FL
(
29,990
)
4,646
14,201
—
9,542
4,646
23,743
28,389
(
10,074
)
2006
Countryside at Vero Beach
Vero Beach
FL
(
50,660
)
3,711
11,133
—
9,139
3,711
20,272
23,983
(
13,767
)
1998
Heritage Plantation
Vero Beach
FL
—
2,403
7,259
—
3,601
2,403
10,860
13,263
(
8,406
)
1994
Heron Cay
Vero Beach
FL
(
26,650
)
14,368
23,792
—
2,423
14,368
26,215
40,583
(
9,645
)
2011
Holiday Village, Florida
Vero Beach
FL
—
350
1,374
—
258
350
1,632
1,982
(
1,255
)
1998
Sunshine Travel-Vero Beach
Vero Beach
FL
—
1,603
4,813
—
2,224
1,603
7,037
8,640
(
3,255
)
2004
Vero Beach Marina
Vero Beach
FL
—
3,644
5,519
—
1,045
3,644
6,564
10,208
(
714
)
2019
Vero Palm Estates
Vero Beach
FL
(
10,700
)
6,697
9,025
—
1,594
6,697
10,619
17,316
(
3,793
)
2011
Village Green
Vero Beach
FL
(
52,484
)
15,901
25,175
518
3,181
16,419
28,356
44,775
(
10,647
)
2011
Peace River
Wauchula
FL
—
900
2,100
—
2,361
900
4,461
5,361
(
1,701
)
2006
Palm Beach Colony
West Palm Beach
FL
(
10,257
)
5,930
10,113
8
1,014
5,938
11,127
17,065
(
4,243
)
2011
Parkwood Communities
Wildwood
FL
—
6,990
15,115
—
1,743
6,990
16,858
23,848
(
6,296
)
2011
Three Flags
Wildwood
FL
—
228
684
—
657
228
1,341
1,569
(
678
)
2006
Winter Garden
Winter Garden
FL
—
2,321
6,962
—
1,473
2,321
8,435
10,756
(
3,722
)
2007
Crystal Lake Zephyrhills
Zephyrhills
FL
—
3,767
6,834
194
11,007
3,961
17,841
21,802
(
3,777
)
2011
Forest Lake Estates MH
Zephyrhills
FL
(
18,488
)
40,716
33,918
1,048
3,965
41,764
37,883
79,647
(
12,766
)
2016
Forest Lake Village RV
Zephyrhills
FL
—
—
537
—
232
—
769
769
(
201
)
2016
Sixth Avenue
Zephyrhills
FL
—
837
2,518
—
331
837
2,849
3,686
(
1,569
)
2004
Coach Royale
Boise
ID
—
465
1,685
—
376
465
2,061
2,526
(
734
)
2011
Maple Grove
Boise
ID
—
1,358
5,151
—
1,184
1,358
6,335
7,693
(
2,209
)
2011
Shenandoah Estates
Boise
ID
(
8,206
)
1,287
7,603
—
577
1,287
8,180
9,467
(
2,947
)
2011
West Meadow Estates
Boise
ID
(
7,126
)
1,371
6,770
—
402
1,371
7,172
8,543
(
2,665
)
2011
O'Connell's Yogi Bear RV Resort
Amboy
IL
(
3,003
)
1,648
4,974
—
6,108
1,648
11,082
12,730
(
4,052
)
2004
Pheasant Lake Estates
Beecher
IL
(
38,531
)
12,764
42,183
—
2,453
12,764
44,636
57,400
(
13,329
)
2013
Pine Country
Belvidere
IL
—
53
166
—
2,893
53
3,059
3,112
(
566
)
2006
Willow Lake Estates
Elgin
IL
—
6,138
21,033
—
17,822
6,138
38,855
44,993
(
24,042
)
1994
Golf Vista Estates
Monee
IL
—
2,842
4,719
—
14,100
2,842
18,819
21,661
(
8,891
)
1997
Indian Lakes
Batesville
IN
—
450
1,061
6
15,946
456
17,007
17,463
(
2,201
)
2004
Horseshoe Lakes
Clinton
IN
—
155
365
2
1,907
157
2,272
2,429
(
544
)
2004
Twin Mills RV
Howe
IN
—
1,399
4,186
—
949
1,399
5,135
6,534
(
2,393
)
2006
Lakeside RV
New Carlisle
IN
—
426
1,281
—
263
426
1,544
1,970
(
866
)
2004
Dale Hollow State Park Marina
Burkesville
KY
—
—
7,399
—
470
—
7,869
7,869
(
395
)
2021
S-8
Schedule III
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Initial Cost to ELS
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition (Improvements)
Gross Amount Carried at 12/31/21
Real Estate
(1)
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Total
(3)
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition
Diamond Caverns
Park City
KY
—
530
1,512
—
749
530
2,261
2,791
(
1,039
)
2006
Gateway to Cape Cod
Rochester
MA
—
91
288
—
542
91
830
921
(
349
)
2006
Hillcrest MA
Rockland
MA
—
2,034
3,182
—
283
2,034
3,465
5,499
(
1,309
)
2011
The Glen
Rockland
MA
—
940
1,680
—
37
940
1,717
2,657
(
674
)
2011
Old Chatham
South Dennis
MA
(
6,329
)
1,760
5,293
—
2,059
1,760
7,352
9,112
(
3,062
)
2005
Sturbridge
Sturbridge
MA
—
110
347
—
893
110
1,240
1,350
(
475
)
2006
Fernwood
Capitol Heights
MD
(
11,748
)
6,556
11,674
—
1,572
6,556
13,246
19,802
(
4,817
)
2011
Williams Estates/Peppermint Woods
Middle River
MD
—
22,774
42,575
—
1,898
22,774
44,473
67,247
(
16,867
)
2011
Mt. Desert Narrows
Bar Harbor
ME
—
1,037
3,127
—
616
1,037
3,743
4,780
(
1,693
)
2007
Patten Pond
Ellsworth
ME
—
267
802
—
323
267
1,125
1,392
(
498
)
2007
Pinehirst
Old Orchard Beach
ME
(
9,916
)
1,942
5,827
—
2,696
1,942
8,523
10,465
(
4,014
)
2005
Narrows Too
Trenton
ME
—
1,451
4,408
—
384
1,451
4,792
6,243
(
2,205
)
2007
Moody Beach
Wells
ME
—
93
292
—
5,413
93
5,705
5,798
(
684
)
2006
Bear Cave
Buchanan
MI
—
176
516
—
813
176
1,329
1,505
(
457
)
2006
St Clair
St. Clair
MI
—
453
1,068
6
1,147
459
2,215
2,674
(
922
)
2004
Cedar Knolls
Apple Valley
MN
(
29,589
)
10,021
14,357
—
2,252
10,021
16,609
26,630
(
6,166
)
2011
Cimarron Park
Lake Elmo
MN
—
11,097
23,132
—
4,536
11,097
27,668
38,765
(
9,610
)
2011
Rockford Riverview Estates
Rockford
MN
—
2,959
8,882
—
1,482
2,959
10,364
13,323
(
3,729
)
2011
Rosemount Woods
Rosemount
MN
—
4,314
8,932
—
4,086
4,314
13,018
17,332
(
3,713
)
2011
Boathouse Marina
Beaufort
NC
—
6,610
13,217
—
42
6,610
13,259
19,869
(
844
)
2021
Forest Lake
Advance
NC
—
986
2,325
13
5,331
999
7,656
8,655
(
1,887
)
2004
Scenic
Asheville
NC
—
1,183
3,511
—
1,344
1,183
4,855
6,038
(
2,043
)
2006
Waterway RV
Cedar Point
NC
(
4,782
)
2,392
7,185
—
1,258
2,392
8,443
10,835
(
4,621
)
2004
Twin Lakes
Chocowinity
NC
—
1,709
3,361
—
2,619
1,709
5,980
7,689
(
2,537
)
2004
Topsail Sound RV
Holly Ridge
NC
—
3,414
5,898
—
418
3,414
6,316
9,730
(
683
)
2020
Green Mountain
Lenoir
NC
—
1,037
3,075
—
2,874
1,037
5,949
6,986
(
2,193
)
2006
Lake Gaston
Littleton
NC
—
130
409
—
2,208
130
2,617
2,747
(
635
)
2006
Lake Myers RV
Mocksville
NC
—
1,504
4,587
—
1,701
1,504
6,288
7,792
(
2,680
)
2006
Bogue Pines
Newport
NC
—
1,476
2,592
—
223
1,476
2,815
4,291
(
804
)
2015
Goose Creek
Newport
NC
(
13,319
)
4,612
13,848
750
3,123
5,362
16,971
22,333
(
9,415
)
2004
Whispering Pines - NC
Newport
NC
—
3,096
5,081
1
375
3,097
5,456
8,553
(
1,522
)
2015
Harbor Point RV
Sneads Ferry
NC
—
4,633
7,777
—
63
4,633
7,840
12,473
(
821
)
2020
White Oak Shores
Stella
NC
—
5,089
15,416
2,144
3,539
7,233
18,955
26,188
(
3,182
)
2019
Buena Vista
Fargo
ND
—
4,563
14,949
—
1,777
4,563
16,726
21,289
(
6,045
)
2011
Meadow Park
Fargo
ND
—
943
2,907
—
406
943
3,313
4,256
(
1,248
)
2011
S-9
Schedule III
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Initial Cost to ELS
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition (Improvements)
Gross Amount Carried at 12/31/21
Real Estate
(1)
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Total
(3)
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition
Sandy Beach
Contoocook
NH
—
1,755
5,265
—
303
1,755
5,568
7,323
(
3,040
)
2005
Pine Acres
Raymond
NH
—
3,096
2,102
—
843
3,096
2,945
6,041
(
951
)
2014
Tuxbury Resort
South Hampton
NH
—
3,557
3,910
—
1,498
3,557
5,408
8,965
(
2,300
)
2007
King Nummy
Cape May Court House
NJ
—
4,027
3,584
—
512
4,027
4,096
8,123
(
1,673
)
2018
Acorn Campground
Green Creek
NJ
—
3,707
4,642
—
324
3,707
4,966
8,673
(
1,260
)
2020
Mays Landing Resort
Mays Landing
NJ
—
536
289
—
1,161
536
1,450
1,986
(
313
)
2014
Echo Farms
Ocean View
NJ
—
2,840
3,045
—
2,186
2,840
5,231
8,071
(
1,339
)
2014
Lake and Shore
Ocean View
NJ
—
378
1,192
—
2,560
378
3,752
4,130
(
1,712
)
2006
Pine Haven
Ocean View
NJ
—
15,586
47,165
—
59
15,586
47,224
62,810
(
3,268
)
2021
Chestnut Lake
Port Republic
NJ
—
337
796
5
2,227
342
3,023
3,365
(
899
)
2004
Sea Pines
Swainton
NJ
—
198
625
—
4,435
198
5,060
5,258
(
1,243
)
2006
Pine Ridge at Crestwood
Whiting
NJ
(
50,085
)
17,367
33,127
—
6,184
17,367
39,311
56,678
(
13,709
)
2011
Mountain View - NV
Henderson
NV
(
30,438
)
16,665
25,915
—
958
16,665
26,873
43,538
(
10,164
)
2011
Bonanza Village
Las Vegas
NV
—
908
2,643
—
2,601
908
5,244
6,152
(
3,973
)
1983
Boulder Cascade
Las Vegas
NV
—
2,995
9,020
—
4,889
2,995
13,909
16,904
(
8,977
)
1998
Cabana
Las Vegas
NV
—
2,648
7,989
—
1,540
2,648
9,529
12,177
(
8,018
)
1994
Flamingo West
Las Vegas
NV
—
1,730
5,266
—
2,168
1,730
7,434
9,164
(
6,137
)
1994
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
NV
—
1,049
2,473
14
1,893
1,063
4,366
5,429
(
1,870
)
2004
Villa Borega
Las Vegas
NV
—
2,896
8,774
—
2,032
2,896
10,806
13,702
(
8,021
)
1997
Rondout Valley
Accord
NY
—
1,115
3,240
—
2,136
1,115
5,376
6,491
(
2,137
)
2006
Alpine Lake RV Resort
Corinth
NY
—
4,783
14,125
153
3,858
4,936
17,983
22,919
(
8,803
)
2005
Lake George Escape
Lake George
NY
—
3,562
10,708
—
11,555
3,562
22,263
25,825
(
7,988
)
2005
The Woodlands
Lockport
NY
(
42,095
)
12,183
39,687
—
7,137
12,183
46,824
59,007
(
16,045
)
2011
Greenwood Village
Manorville
NY
—
3,667
9,414
484
7,362
4,151
16,776
20,927
(
11,125
)
1998
Brennan Beach
Pulaski
NY
—
7,325
21,141
—
7,050
7,325
28,191
35,516
(
14,049
)
2005
Lake George Schroon Valley
Warrensburg
NY
—
540
1,626
—
470
540
2,096
2,636
(
925
)
2008
Kenisee Lake
Jefferson
OH
—
295
696
4
680
299
1,376
1,675
(
594
)
2004
Bay Point Marina
Marblehead
OH
—
8,575
17,037
—
344
8,575
17,381
25,956
(
1,273
)
2021
Wilmington
Wilmington
OH
—
235
555
3
953
238
1,508
1,746
(
564
)
2004
Bend
Bend
OR
—
733
1,729
10
3,087
743
4,816
5,559
(
1,695
)
2004
Shadowbrook
Clackamas
OR
—
1,197
3,693
—
1,684
1,197
5,377
6,574
(
3,433
)
1997
Pacific City
Cloverdale
OR
—
1,076
2,539
15
3,507
1,091
6,046
7,137
(
2,415
)
2004
Falcon Wood Village
Eugene
OR
(
12,503
)
1,112
3,426
—
1,015
1,112
4,441
5,553
(
3,224
)
1997
Portland Fairview
Fairview
OR
(
19,031
)
7,330
10,278
—
1,097
7,330
11,375
18,705
(
3,632
)
2016
S-10
Schedule III
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Initial Cost to ELS
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition (Improvements)
Gross Amount Carried at 12/31/21
Real Estate
(1)
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Total
(3)
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition
Quail Hollow
Fairview
OR
—
—
3,249
—
840
—
4,089
4,089
(
3,102
)
1997
South Jetty
Florence
OR
—
678
1,598
9
2,803
687
4,401
5,088
(
1,374
)
2004
Seaside
Seaside
OR
—
891
2,101
12
1,914
903
4,015
4,918
(
1,725
)
2004
Whalers Rest
South Beach
OR
—
754
1,777
10
1,162
764
2,939
3,703
(
1,482
)
2004
Hope Valley
Turner
OR
—
7,373
14,517
—
—
7,373
14,517
21,890
(
112
)
2021
Mt. Hood Village
Welches
OR
—
1,817
5,733
—
14,026
1,817
19,759
21,576
(
5,248
)
2002
Greenbriar Village
Bath
PA
—
8,359
16,941
—
919
8,359
17,860
26,219
(
6,590
)
2011
Sun Valley
Bowmansville
PA
—
866
2,601
—
1,181
866
3,782
4,648
(
1,462
)
2009
Green Acres
Breinigsville
PA
(
35,315
)
2,680
7,479
—
6,611
2,680
14,090
16,770
(
10,745
)
1988
Gettysburg Farm
Dover
PA
—
111
350
—
1,124
111
1,474
1,585
(
442
)
2006
Timothy Lake North
East Stroudsburg
PA
—
296
933
—
935
296
1,868
2,164
(
750
)
2006
Timothy Lake South
East Stroudsburg
PA
—
206
649
—
334
206
983
1,189
(
449
)
2006
Drummer Boy
Gettysburg
PA
(
10,375
)
1,884
20,342
—
809
1,884
21,151
23,035
(
3,982
)
2019
Round Top
Gettysburg
PA
(
7,538
)
1,214
11,355
—
783
1,214
12,138
13,352
(
3,402
)
2019
Circle M
Lancaster
PA
—
330
1,041
—
1,949
330
2,990
3,320
(
1,200
)
2006
Hershey
Lebanon
PA
—
1,284
3,028
17
2,734
1,301
5,762
7,063
(
2,687
)
2004
Robin Hill
Lenhartsville
PA
—
1,263
3,786
—
767
1,263
4,553
5,816
(
1,883
)
2009
PA Dutch County
Manheim
PA
—
88
278
—
610
88
888
976
(
296
)
2006
Spring Gulch
New Holland
PA
—
1,593
4,795
—
1,199
1,593
5,994
7,587
(
3,360
)
2004
Lil Wolf
Orefield
PA
—
5,627
13,593
—
3,568
5,627
17,161
22,788
(
5,756
)
2011
Scotrun
Scotrun
PA
—
153
483
—
989
153
1,472
1,625
(
450
)
2006
Appalachian RV
Shartlesville
PA
—
1,666
5,044
—
1,041
1,666
6,085
7,751
(
2,946
)
2006
Mountain View - PA
Walnutport
PA
—
3,207
7,182
—
843
3,207
8,025
11,232
(
2,917
)
2011
Timber Creek
Westerly
RI
—
12,618
8,489
—
431
12,618
8,920
21,538
(
4,042
)
2018
Carolina Landing
Fair Play
SC
—
457
1,078
6
1,177
463
2,255
2,718
(
889
)
2004
Inlet Oaks Village
Murrells Inlet
SC
—
1,546
4,642
—
526
1,546
5,168
6,714
(
2,557
)
2006
Myrtle Beach Property
Myrtle Beach
SC
—
82,318
35,628
—
—
82,318
35,628
117,946
(
1,710
)
2021
Rivers Edge Marina
North Charleston
SC
—
20,305
6,405
—
107
20,305
6,512
26,817
(
693
)
2021
The Oaks
Yemassee
SC
—
267
810
—
370
267
1,180
1,447
(
522
)
2006
Natchez Trace
Hohenwald
TN
—
533
1,257
7
2,040
540
3,297
3,837
(
1,326
)
2004
Cherokee Landing
Saulsbury
TN
—
118
279
2
232
120
511
631
(
266
)
2004
Alamo Palms
Alamo
TX
(
5,741
)
1,562
7,924
—
712
1,562
8,636
10,198
(
3,142
)
2012
Bay Landing
Bridgeport
TX
—
438
1,033
6
2,376
444
3,409
3,853
(
1,096
)
2004
Colorado River
Columbus
TX
—
466
1,099
6
5,898
472
6,997
7,469
(
990
)
2004
Victoria Palms
Donna
TX
(
9,713
)
2,849
12,305
—
6,729
2,849
19,034
21,883
(
5,837
)
2012
S-11
Schedule III
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Initial Cost to ELS
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition (Improvements)
Gross Amount Carried at 12/31/21
Real Estate
(1)
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Total
(3)
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition
Lake Texoma
Gordonville
TX
—
488
1,151
6
2,925
494
4,076
4,570
(
1,758
)
2004
Lakewood
Harlingen
TX
—
325
979
—
694
325
1,673
1,998
(
822
)
2004
Paradise Park
Harlingen
TX
—
1,568
4,705
—
1,915
1,568
6,620
8,188
(
3,384
)
2004
Sunshine RV Resort
Harlingen
TX
—
1,494
4,484
—
2,297
1,494
6,781
8,275
(
3,481
)
2004
Tropic Winds
Harlingen
TX
—
1,221
3,809
—
1,278
1,221
5,087
6,308
(
2,913
)
2002
Medina Lake
Lakehills
TX
—
936
2,208
13
2,725
949
4,933
5,882
(
2,049
)
2004
Paradise South
Mercedes
TX
—
448
1,345
—
907
448
2,252
2,700
(
1,089
)
2004
Lake Conroe KOA
Montgomery
TX
—
2,699
8,430
—
—
2,699
8,430
11,129
—
2021
Lake Tawakoni
Point
TX
—
35
2,320
—
1,454
35
3,774
3,809
(
1,675
)
2004
Fun N Sun RV
San Benito
TX
—
2,533
5,560
412
7,575
2,945
13,135
16,080
(
9,108
)
1998
Country Sunshine
Weslaco
TX
—
627
1,881
—
1,733
627
3,614
4,241
(
1,778
)
2004
Leisure World
Weslaco
TX
(
2,634
)
957
2,575
—
474
957
3,049
4,006
(
711
)
2020
Southern Comfort
Weslaco
TX
(
4,024
)
1,108
3,323
—
1,009
1,108
4,332
5,440
(
2,329
)
2004
Trails End RV
Weslaco
TX
(
4,041
)
1,115
4,086
—
210
1,115
4,296
5,411
(
1,196
)
2020
Lake Whitney
Whitney
TX
—
679
1,602
10
2,401
689
4,003
4,692
(
1,532
)
2004
Lake Conroe
Willis
TX
—
1,363
3,214
18
17,425
1,381
20,639
22,020
(
5,019
)
2004
Westwood Village
Farr West
UT
—
1,346
4,179
—
2,976
1,346
7,155
8,501
(
4,867
)
1997
St George
Hurricane
UT
—
64
264
2
1,579
66
1,843
1,909
(
361
)
2010
All Seasons
Salt Lake City
UT
—
510
1,623
—
1,012
510
2,635
3,145
(
1,725
)
1997
Meadows of Chantilly
Chantilly
VA
(
38,331
)
5,430
16,440
—
8,619
5,430
25,059
30,489
(
19,749
)
1994
Harbor View
Colonial Beach
VA
—
64
202
—
974
64
1,176
1,240
(
413
)
2006
Lynchburg
Gladys
VA
—
266
627
3
895
269
1,522
1,791
(
592
)
2004
Chesapeake Bay
Gloucester
VA
—
1,230
2,900
16
5,390
1,246
8,290
9,536
(
2,889
)
2004
Bayport Development
Jamaica
VA
—
4,942
—
1,892
766
6,834
766
7,600
(
7
)
2020
Virginia Landing
Quinby
VA
—
602
1,419
8
482
610
1,901
2,511
(
1,034
)
2004
Grey's Point Camp
Topping
VA
(
20,823
)
33,491
17,104
—
3,001
33,491
20,105
53,596
(
6,177
)
2017
Bethpage Camp Resort
Urbanna
VA
(
34,755
)
45,415
38,149
—
14,727
45,415
52,876
98,291
(
10,622
)
2017
Williamsburg
Williamsburg
VA
—
111
350
—
1,128
111
1,478
1,589
(
394
)
2006
Regency Lakes
Winchester
VA
(
40,457
)
9,757
19,055
—
2,240
9,757
21,295
31,052
(
7,868
)
2011
Birch Bay
Blaine
WA
—
502
1,185
7
1,289
509
2,474
2,983
(
869
)
2004
Mount Vernon
Bow
WA
—
621
1,464
8
2,535
629
3,999
4,628
(
1,561
)
2004
Chehalis
Chehalis
WA
—
590
1,392
8
3,828
598
5,220
5,818
(
1,576
)
2004
Grandy Creek
Concrete
WA
—
475
1,425
—
1,004
475
2,429
2,904
(
915
)
2008
Tall Chief
Fall City
WA
—
314
946
—
1,111
314
2,057
2,371
(
725
)
2010
Kloshe Illahee
Federal Way
WA
(
18,222
)
2,408
7,286
—
1,151
2,408
8,437
10,845
(
6,480
)
1997
S-12
Schedule III
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Initial Cost to ELS
Costs Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition (Improvements)
Gross Amount Carried at 12/31/21
Real Estate
(1)
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Land
Depreciable Property
Total
(3)
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition
La Conner
La Conner
WA
—
—
2,016
—
1,915
—
3,931
3,931
(
2,159
)
2004
Leavenworth
Leavenworth
WA
—
786
1,853
10
1,705
796
3,558
4,354
(
1,587
)
2004
Thunderbird Resort
Monroe
WA
—
500
1,178
6
1,425
506
2,603
3,109
(
912
)
2004
Little Diamond
Newport
WA
—
353
834
5
1,246
358
2,080
2,438
(
944
)
2004
Oceana
Oceana City
WA
—
283
668
4
696
287
1,364
1,651
(
517
)
2004
Crescent Bar
Quincy
WA
—
314
741
4
866
318
1,607
1,925
(
740
)
2004
Long Beach
Seaview
WA
—
321
758
5
597
326
1,355
1,681
(
660
)
2004
Paradise RV
Silver Creek
WA
—
466
1,099
6
1,627
472
2,726
3,198
(
981
)
2004
Rainbow Lake Manor
Bristol
WI
—
4,474
16,594
—
4,449
4,474
21,043
25,517
(
5,549
)
2013
Fremont Jellystone Park Campground
Fremont
WI
—
1,437
4,296
—
1,520
1,437
5,816
7,253
(
3,107
)
2004
Yukon Trails
Lyndon Station
WI
—
556
1,629
—
378
556
2,007
2,563
(
1,099
)
2004
Blackhawk Camping Resort
Milton
WI
—
1,789
7,613
—
3,092
1,789
10,705
12,494
(
2,487
)
2014
Lakeland
Milton
WI
—
3,159
13,830
—
1,448
3,159
15,278
18,437
(
4,244
)
2014
Westwood Estates
Pleasant Prairie
WI
(
19,646
)
5,382
19,732
—
2,774
5,382
22,506
27,888
(
6,612
)
2013
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth
WI
—
2,293
6,879
—
1,974
2,293
8,853
11,146
(
3,449
)
2009
Tranquil Timbers
Sturgeon Bay
WI
—
714
2,152
—
930
714
3,082
3,796
(
1,426
)
2006
Lake of the Woods RV
Wautoma
WI
—
1,333
2,238
—
297
1,333
2,535
3,868
(
1,154
)
2019
Neshonoc Lakeside
West Salem
WI
—
1,106
4,861
(
1
)
565
1,105
5,426
6,531
(
1,525
)
2013
Arrowhead
Wisconsin Dells
WI
—
522
1,616
—
1,060
522
2,676
3,198
(
1,134
)
2006
Subtotal of Properties Held for Long Term
(
2,627,783
)
1,913,159
3,307,121
103,549
1,301,835
2,016,708
4,608,956
6,625,664
(
2,007,857
)
Realty Systems, Inc.
—
—
—
—
320,068
—
320,068
320,068
(
67,125
)
2002
Management business and other
—
3,448
578
(
369
)
39,675
3,079
40,253
43,332
(
28,792
)
$
(
2,627,783
)
$
1,916,607
$
3,307,699
$
103,180
$
1,661,578
$
2,019,787
$
4,969,277
$
6,989,064
$
(
2,103,774
)
_____________________
(1)
The schedule excludes Properties in which we have a non-controlling joint venture interest and account for using the equity method of accounting.
(2)
All Properties were acquired, except for Country Place Village, which was constructed.
(3)
Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is approximately $
4.6
billion.
S-13
Schedule III
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
The following table presents the changes in gross investment in real estate:
(amounts in thousands)
2021
2020
2019
Balance, beginning of year
$
6,160,426
$
5,743,049
$
5,273,477
Acquisitions
635,984
248,253
250,843
Improvements
290,290
217,082
257,993
Dispositions and other
(
97,636
)
(
47,958
)
(
39,264
)
Balance, end of year
$
6,989,064
$
6,160,426
$
5,743,049
The following table presents the changes in accumulated depreciation related to investment in real estate:
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