STRATUS PROPERTIES INC
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 28, 2025.
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Item 7. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
We are continually evaluating the development and sale potential of our properties and will continue to consider opportunities to enter into transactions involving our properties, including possible joint ventures, refinancings or other arrangements. As a result, and because of numerous factors affecting our business activities as described herein, our past operating results are not necessarily indicative of our future results.
The following table summarizes our operating results (in thousands):
| Years Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Operating (loss) income: | ||
| Real Estate Operations a | $4,727 | $(7,219) |
| Leasing Operations b | 8,070 | 5,440 |
| General and administrative expenses c | (14,952) | (15,167) |
| Operating loss | $(2,155) | $(16,946) |
| Net loss | $(1,908) | $(16,493) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $1,956 | $(14,807) |
b. Includes a pre-tax gain on the sale of Magnolia Place – Retail in third-quarter 2024 of $1.6 million.
c. Includes employee compensation and other costs.
We have two operating segments: Real Estate Operations and Leasing Operations (refer to Note 10). The following is a discussion of our operating results by segment.
We use operating income (loss) before general and administrative expenses to measure the performance of our business segments. General and administrative expenses, which primarily consist of employee salaries, wages and other costs, are managed on a consolidated basis and are not allocated to Stratus’ operating segments. The following segment information reflects management determinations that may not be indicative of what the actual financial performance of each segment would be if it were an independent entity.
Real Estate Operations
The following table summarizes our Real Estate Operations results (in thousands):
| Years Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Revenues: | ||
| Developed property sales | $20,348 | $2,493 |
| Undeveloped property sales | 14,500 | — |
| Commissions and other | 39 | 58 |
| Total revenues | 34,887 | 2,551 |
| Expenses: | ||
| Cost of real estate sold | (23,894) | (2,159) |
| Property taxes and insurance | (1,145) | (1,267) |
| Lease expense | (1,140) | (1,140) |
| Professional fees | (2,134) | (1,967) |
| Allocated overhead costs | (977) | (1,731) |
| Other segment items | (689) | (1,352) |
| Depreciation and amortization | (181) | (154) |
| Operating income (loss) | $4,727 | $(7,219) |
Developed Property Sales. The following table summarizes our developed property sales (in thousands):
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · 2023 | ||||||||
| Lots/Homes · Revenues · Average Cost per Lot/Home · Lots/Homes · Revenues · Average Cost per Lot/Home | ||||||||
| Barton Creek – Amarra Drive: | ||||||||
| Amarra Villas homes | 5 | $18,948 | $3,162 | 1 | $2,493 | $2,159 | ||
| Phase III lot | 1 | 1,400 | 389 | — | — | — | ||
| Total Residential | 6 | $20,348 | 1 | $2,493 | ||||
The increase in revenues from developed property sales for 2024, compared to 2023, reflects the sales of five Amarra Villas homes in 2024 compared to the sale of one Amarra Villas home in 2023, as well as an increase in average sales price by approximately 52 percent, from $2.5 million per home in 2023 to $3.8 million per home in 2024. No assurances can be given that future sale prices will be as high as sale prices in 2024. In fourth-quarter 2024, we also sold one Amarra Drive Phase III lot for $1.4 million. As of December 31, 2024, one developed Phase III lot and three completed Amarra Villas homes remained unsold and the remaining two Amarra Villas homes were under construction.
Undeveloped Property Sales. In first-quarter 2024, we completed the sale of approximately 47 acres of undeveloped land at Magnolia Place that was planned for a second phase of retail development, all remaining pad sites and up to 600 multi-family units, for $14.5 million. There were no undeveloped property sales in 2023.
Real Estate Operations Expenses. Real Estate Operations expenses include cost of real estate sold, property taxes and insurance, lease expense, professional fees, allocated overhead costs, other segment items and depreciation and amortization. Other segment items primarily include advertising, property owner association fees, maintenance and utilities. Cost of real estate sold is directly related to property sales. Cost of real estate sold increased $21.7 million in 2024, compared to 2023, primarily due to the sale of undeveloped property at Magnolia Place and the sales of five Amarra Villas homes in 2024 compared to no undeveloped property sales and the sale of one Amarra Villas home in 2023. In addition, the average cost of the Amarra Villas homes sold increased by approximately 46 percent in 2024 compared to 2023. Professional fees for 2024 included a $721 thousand charge to write off previously capitalized costs related to a change in development plans for one of our properties. Allocated overhead costs decreased $754 thousand in 2024, compared to 2023, primarily related to the impact of the formation of the Holden Hills Phase 1 partnership in 2023, which contributed to higher expenses in 2023. Other segment items decreased $663 thousand in 2024, compared to 2023, primarily related to the forfeiture of $1.0 million of earnest money in 2023 from a real estate acquisition that was not pursued.
Leasing Operations
The following table summarizes our Leasing Operations results (in thousands):
| Years Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Rental revenue | $19,296 | $14,719 |
| Expenses: | ||
| Property taxes and insurance | (3,066) | (1,769) |
| Maintenance and repairs | (2,024) | (1,507) |
| Property management fees and payroll | (918) | (650) |
| Utilities | (478) | (463) |
| Other segment items | (984) | (787) |
| Depreciation | (5,382) | (4,103) |
| Gain on sales of assets | 1,626 | — |
| Operating income | $8,070 | $5,440 |
Rental Revenue. In 2024 and 2023, rental revenue included revenue from our retail and mixed use properties Lantana Place – Retail, Kingwood Place, Jones Crossing – Retail, West Killeen Market and Magnolia Place – Retail and our multi-family property, The Saint June. The Saint June commenced operations in mid-2023 and was completed in fourth-quarter 2023. We sold Magnolia Place – Retail in third-quarter 2024. The increase in rental revenue in 2024, compared with 2023, primarily reflects revenue from The Saint June, which had minimal rental revenue in 2023 and was in lease-up during 2024. In addition, revenue increased at Lantana Place – Retail, Jones Crossing – Retail and Kingwood Place, primarily due to new leases.
Leasing Operations Expenses. Leasing Operations expenses include property taxes and insurance, maintenance and repairs, property management fees and payroll, utilities, other segment items and depreciation. Other segment items primarily includes amortization of leasing costs, property owner association fees, professional and consulting fees, and office and computer equipment. Property taxes and insurance increased $1.3 million in 2024, compared to 2023, primarily as a result of The Saint June commencing operations in mid-2023. The increases in maintenance and repairs and depreciation in 2024, compared to 2023, are also primarily related to The Saint June commencing operations in mid-2023.
Gain on Sales of Assets. In third-quarter 2024, we closed on the sale of Magnolia Place – Retail for $8.9 million. The sale generated pre-tax net cash proceeds of approximately $8.6 million and a pre-tax gain of $1.6 million.
Non-Operating Results
Interest Expense, Net. Interest costs (before capitalized interest) totaled $15.7 million in 2024 and $12.5 million in 2023. Interest costs in 2024 were higher, compared to 2023, primarily reflecting increased average interest rates as well as an increase in average debt balances. As of December 31, 2024, all of our debt was variable-rate debt, and for all such debt, the interest rates have increased year-over-year, although interest rates on our loans have declined slightly in the second half of 2024 after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a total of 100 basis points between September 2024 and December 2024. In addition, in fourth-quarter 2024, we amended The Saint June construction loan and refinanced the loan on the Kingwood Place project, resulting in lower rates. Refer to Note 6 and “Debt Maturities and Other Contractual Obligations” for additional information.
All of our interest costs were capitalized for both periods presented. Capitalized interest in 2024 was primarily related to development activities at our Barton Creek properties (primarily Amarra Villas and Holden Hills Phases 1 and 2) and The Saint George. Construction of the last two Amarra Villas homes, the road and utility infrastructure of Holden Hills Phase 1 and The Saint George is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025. Capitalized interest in 2023 was primarily related to development activities at Barton Creek (Holden Hills Phases 1 and 2 and The Saint June), The Saint George and The Annie B.
Provision for Income Taxes. We recorded provisions for income taxes of $0.4 million in 2024 and $1.5 million in 2023. We had deferred tax assets (net of deferred tax liabilities and valuation allowances) totaling $153 thousand at December 31, 2024, and $173 thousand at December 31, 2023. Refer to Note 7 for further discussion of income taxes.
Total Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries. Our partners’ share of losses totaled $3.9 million and $1.7 million in 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase was primarily due to increased interest expense for Stratus Block 150, L.P. and The Saint June, L.P., and initial operating expenses for The Saint George Apartments, L.P., which is expected to be substantially completed in the first half of 2025.
CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
Volatility in the real estate market, including the markets in which we operate, can impact the timing of and proceeds received from sales of our properties, which may cause uneven cash flows from period to period. However, we believe that the unique nature and location of our assets will provide us positive cash flows over time.
Comparison of Year-to-Year Cash Flows
Operating Activities. Cash used in operating activities totaled $5.8 million in 2024 and $51.3 million in 2023. Expenditures for purchases and development of real estate properties totaled $29.5 million in 2024 and $44.5 million in 2023, both primarily related to development of our Barton Creek properties, particularly Holden Hills Phase 1 and Amarra Villas.
Investing Activities. Cash used in investing activities totaled $21.5 million in 2024 and $47.0 million in 2023. Capital expenditures totaled $29.1 million for 2024, primarily related to The Saint George and to a lesser extent for tenant improvements at Lantana Place – Retail, and $46.0 million for 2023, primarily for The Saint George and The Saint June.
Financing Activities. Cash provided by financing activities totaled $16.1 million in 2024 and $84.9 million in 2023. During 2024 and 2023, we had no net borrowings on the Comerica Bank revolving credit facility. Net borrowings on project loans totaled $15.7 million in 2024, primarily reflecting borrowings on The Saint George and Holden Hills Phase 1 construction loans and the Amarra Villas credit facility and the refinancing of the Kingwood Place construction loan, partially offset by the payoff of the Magnolia Place construction loan and paydowns on the Amarra Villas credit facility and The Annie B land loan. Net borrowings of $51.4 million in 2023 primarily reflected borrowings on The Saint George and The Saint June construction loans and Amarra Villas construction credit facility, partially offset by the payoff of the New Caney land loan. Refer to the table “Debt Maturities and Other Contractual Obligations” below for a presentation of our outstanding debt and principal maturities for the years ending December 31, 2025 through 2028 and thereafter.
During 2024, we contributed additional capital of $400 thousand in cash, and the Class B limited partner contributed additional capital of $3.6 million in cash, to The Saint George Apartments, L.P. to support the partnership’s ability to pay its construction loan interest, which has exceeded the amount budgeted due to interest rate increases. During 2023, we received a contribution from a noncontrolling interest owner of $40.0 million, related to the Holden Hills Phase 1 partnership. Also during 2023, we paid distributions of $13 thousand to noncontrolling interest owners related to the dissolution of the limited partnership for The Saint Mary, which was sold in 2021. No distributions to noncontrolling interest owners were paid during 2024.
On September 1, 2022, after receiving written consent from Comerica Bank, our Board declared a special cash dividend of $4.67 per share (totaling $40.0 million) on our common stock, which was paid on September 29, 2022 to stockholders of record as of September 19, 2022. Our Board also approved a share repurchase program, which authorized repurchases of up to $10.0 million of our common stock. In October 2023, we completed the share repurchase program. In total, under the completed share repurchase program, we acquired 389,378 shares of our common stock for a total cost of $10.0 million at an average price of $25.68 per share.
In November 2023, with written consent from Comerica Bank, our Board approved a new share repurchase program, which authorizes repurchases of up to $5.0 million of our common stock. The repurchase program authorizes us, in management’s and the Capital Committee of the Board’s discretion, to repurchase shares from time to time, subject to market conditions and other factors. The timing, price and number of shares that may be repurchased under the program will be based on market conditions, applicable securities laws and other factors considered by management and the Capital Committee of the Board. Share repurchases under the program may be made from time to time through solicited or unsolicited transactions in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or by other means in accordance with securities laws. The share repurchase program does not obligate us to repurchase any specific amount of shares, does not have an expiration date, and may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time without prior notice. In 2024, we acquired 62,686 shares of our common stock under the share repurchase program for a total cost of $1.6 million at an average price of $25.37 per share. Through March 21, 2025, we acquired 83,380 shares of our common stock for a total cost of $2.0 million at an average price of $23.98 per share, and $3.0 million remains available for repurchases under the program.
Revolving Credit Facility and Other Financing Arrangements
As of December 31, 2024, we had $20.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $1.0 million, and no amount was borrowed under our revolving credit facility. Of the $20.2 million in consolidated cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2024, $11.1 million held at certain consolidated subsidiaries is subject to restrictions on distribution to the parent company pursuant to project loan agreements. In 2024 and 2023, development and asset management fees of $2.2 million and $2.4 million, respectively, were paid by the limited partnerships to Stratus. The payments of these intercompany fees resulted in increases in cash available to the parent company, and the income to Stratus and cost to the partnerships have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
At December 31, 2024, we had total debt of $196.7 million based on the principal amounts outstanding, compared with $177.4 million at December 31, 2023. Debt increased primarily due to draws on project construction loans for The Saint George and Holden Hills Phase 1 and the refinancing or modification of the Kingwood Place and The Saint June construction loans, partially offset by the payoff of the Magnolia Place construction loan and paydowns on the Amarra Villas credit facility and The Annie B land loan. As of December 31, 2024, the maximum amount that could be borrowed under the Comerica Bank revolving credit facility was $52.3 million, resulting in availability of $39.0 million, net of letters of credit totaling $13.3 million issued under the revolving credit facility, $11.0 million of which secure our obligation to build certain roads and utilities facilities benefiting Holden Hills Phases 1 and 2. Refer to Note 6 for additional discussion. Refer to “Debt Maturities and Other Contractual Obligations” below for a table illustrating the timing of principal payments due on our outstanding debt as of December 31, 2024.
We have made operating loans to Stratus Block 150, L.P. to facilitate the partnership’s ability to pay ongoing costs, including debt service, of The Annie B project during the pre-construction period. The loans are subordinate to The Annie B land loan and must be repaid before distributions may be made to the partners. In 2023, we made operating loans totaling $2.3 million. In 2024, we made operating loans totaling $3.5 million. In first-quarter 2025, we made an operating loan of $1.5 million.
Stratus and the Class B Limited partner have made operating loans to The Saint June, L.P. to support the partnership’s ability to pay its construction loan interest, which has exceeded the amount budgeted due to interest rate increases. In 2023, we made operating loans totaling $1.0 million, and the Class B Limited Partner made an operating loan of $250 thousand. In 2024, we made operating loans totaling $424 thousand, and the Class B Limited Partner made operating loans totaling $504 thousand. The loans are subordinate to The Saint June construction loan and must be repaid before distributions may be made to the partners. In October 2024, operating loan repayments of $463 thousand and $260 thousand were made to Stratus and the Class B Limited Partner, respectively, leaving outstanding balances of $962 thousand and $493 thousand payable to Stratus and the Class B Limited Partner, respectively.
In third-quarter 2024, we contributed additional capital of $400 thousand in cash, and the Class B limited partner contributed additional capital of $3.6 million in cash, to The Saint George Apartments, L.P. to support the partnership’s ability to pay its construction loan interest, which has exceeded the amount budgeted due to interest rate increases. Refer to Note 2 for further discussion.
In February 2024, The Annie B land loan was modified to extend the maturity to September 1, 2025, and change the interest rate to one-month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus 3.00 percent. Under The Annie B land loan, Term SOFR is defined as one-month Term SOFR plus 0.10 percent and is subject to a floor of 0.50 percent. In connection with the modification, we made a $1.4 million principal payment on the loan in February 2024 and made another principal payment of $630 thousand in February 2025.
In June 2024, the Amarra Villas credit facility was modified to, among other things, extend the maturity date to June 19, 2026, change the interest rate to Term SOFR plus 3.00 percent (subject to a floor of 5.00 percent) and lower the commitment amount from $18.0 million to $10.5 million. Under the Amarra Villas credit facility, Term SOFR is defined as one-month Term SOFR plus 0.10 percent and is subject to a floor of 0.50 percent. Principal paydowns occur as homes are sold, and amounts are borrowed as homes are constructed. Paydowns made in connection with a sale of an Amarra Villas home reduce the commitment amount by the amount of the payment, and such amounts may not be re-borrowed.
In October 2024, The Saint June construction loan was modified to (i) extend the maturity date of the loan to October 2, 2025; (ii) increase the aggregate commitment under the loan by $2.0 million to $32.3 million; (iii) decrease the interest rate applicable margin from 2.85 percent to 2.35 percent; and (iv) require payment of an exit fee for prepayments and repayments of the loan of 1.00 percent of the principal amount of such amounts repaid, subject to certain exceptions. Accordingly, the loan bears interest at one-month Term SOFR plus 2.35 percent, subject to a 3.50 percent floor. The loan is payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $40,000, with the outstanding principal due at maturity. The Saint June, L.P. has an option to extend the maturity of the loan for an additional 12-month term if certain conditions are met. After closing costs, The Saint June, L.P. used the remaining portion of the $1.5 million proceeds of the loan primarily for property taxes and the partial repayment of operating loans to the partnership from Stratus and the Class B Limited Partner.
In November 2024, the Kingwood Place construction loan was refinanced. The new loan has a principal amount of $33.0 million and matures December 1, 2027. The loan bears interest at one-month Term SOFR plus 1.80 percent, with Term SOFR subject to a 3.00 percent floor. As required by the loan, Stratus Kingwood Place, L.P. purchased an interest rate cap with a Term SOFR strike rate equal to 6.00 percent, a notional amount of $33.0 million and an expiration date of December 1, 2026. Upon expiration, as required by the loan, Stratus Kingwood Place, L.P. will enter into a subsequent interest rate cap agreement with a term through the maturity date of the loan, a notional amount of the maximum loan amount and a strike price commensurate to the then current interest rate. Payments of interest only on the loan are due monthly with the outstanding principal due at maturity. Stratus Kingwood Place, L.P. may prepay all, but not a portion, of the loan; provided that a prepayment prior to December 1, 2025 is subject to a yield maintenance premium payment. After paying off the prior loan and closing costs, Stratus Kingwood Place, L.P. used the remaining approximately $3.2 million proceeds of the loan to pay for certain partnership expenses and distributions to Stratus and the third-party equity investors. In January 2025, Stratus received approximately $2.0 million in payments and distributions.
In January 2025, the Lantana Place construction loan was refinanced. The new loan has a principal amount of $29.8 million and matures February 1, 2029. The loan bears interest at one-month Term SOFR plus 2.35 percent, with a floor of 0.00 percent. Payments of interest only on the loan are due monthly through January 31, 2026. Thereafter, principal and interest payments are due monthly based on a 30-year amortization with the remaining unpaid principal and interest due at maturity. After paying off the prior loan and paying property taxes and closing costs, Stratus received approximately $3.0 million in net cash proceeds.
In March 2025, the Jones Crossing loan was refinanced. The new loan has a principal amount of $24.0 million and matures April 1, 2028. The loan bears interest at one-month Term SOFR plus 1.95 percent, with a floor of 3.00 percent. As required by the loan, College Station 1892 Properties, L.L.C. purchased an interest rate cap with a Term SOFR strike rate equal to 5.00 percent, a notional amount of $24.0 million and an expiration date of April 1, 2026. Upon expiration, as required by the loan, College Station 1892 Properties, L.L.C. will enter into two subsequent, consecutive interest rate cap agreements, each with a one-year term, a notional amount of the maximum loan amount and a strike price commensurate to the then-current interest rate. Payments of interest only on the loan are due monthly with the outstanding principal due at maturity. College Station 1892 Properties, L.L.C. may prepay all, but not a portion, of the loan; provided that a prepayment prior to April 1, 2026 is subject to a yield maintenance premium payment. After paying off the existing Jones Crossing loan and closing costs, Stratus received approximately $1.2 million in net cash proceeds.
In January 2025, we entered into a modification of the Comerica Bank revolving credit facility to increase the aggregate amount of letters of credit that may be committed against the facility from $13.3 million to $15.6 million. In March 2025, we entered into an amendment to our revolving credit facility, which extended the maturity date to
March 27, 2027 and lowered the interest rate to one-month Term SOFR plus 0.10 percent (with a floor of 0.50 percent), plus 3.00 percent.
We expect that, if market rates continue to decline, interest on our outstanding debt, all of which is variable rate, will continue to decline.
Most of our debt agreements require compliance with specified financial covenants. The Saint June construction loan includes a requirement that we maintain liquid assets, as defined in the agreements, of not less than $10 million. The Comerica Bank revolving credit facility, the Amarra Villas credit facility, the West Killeen Market construction loan, The Saint June construction loan, The Annie B land loan, The Saint George construction loan and the Holden Hills Phase 1 construction loan include a requirement that we maintain a net asset value, as defined in each agreement, of $125 million. The Comerica Bank revolving credit facility, the Amarra Villas credit facility, The Annie B land loan, The Saint George construction loan and the Holden Hills Phase 1 construction loan also include a requirement that we maintain a debt-to-gross asset value, as defined in the agreements, of not more than 50 percent. The West Killeen Market construction loan and the Lantana Place loan each include a financial covenant requiring the applicable Stratus subsidiary to maintain a debt service coverage ratio as defined in each agreement. As of December 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all of our financial covenants.
Stratus’ and its subsidiaries’ debt arrangements, including Stratus’ guaranty agreements contain significant limitations that may restrict Stratus’ and its subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things: borrow additional money or issue guarantees; pay dividends, repurchase equity or make other distributions to equity holders; make loans, advances or other investments; create liens on assets; sell assets; enter into sale-leaseback transactions; enter into transactions with affiliates; permit a change of control or change in management; sell all or substantially all of its assets; and engage in mergers, consolidations or other business combinations. Our Comerica Bank revolving credit facility, Amarra Villas credit facility, The Annie B land loan, The Saint George construction loan and the Holden Hills Phase 1 construction loan require Comerica Bank’s prior written consent for any common stock repurchases in excess of $1.0 million or any dividend payments, which was obtained in connection with the special cash dividend and share repurchase programs. Any future declaration of dividends or decision to repurchase our common stock is at the discretion of our Board, subject to restrictions under our Comerica Bank debt agreements, and will depend on our financial results, cash requirements, projected compliance with covenants in our debt agreements, outlook and other factors deemed relevant by our Board. Our future debt agreements, future refinancings of or amendments to existing debt agreements or other future agreements may restrict our ability to declare dividends or repurchase shares.
Our project loans are generally secured by all or substantially all of the assets of the project, and our Comerica Bank revolving credit facility is secured by substantially all of our assets other than those encumbered by separate project level financing. In addition, we, as the parent company, are typically required to guarantee all or a significant portion of the payment of our project loans, in some cases until certain development milestones and/or financial conditions are met, in some cases on a full recourse basis and in other cases on a more limited recourse basis. As of December 31, 2024, we, as the parent company, guaranteed the payment of all of the project loans, except for the Kingwood Place loan, Jones Crossing loan, the Lantana Place loan and West Killeen Market loan. Our guarantees of the Kingwood Place loan, Jones Crossing loan and the Lantana Place loan are generally limited to non-recourse carve-out obligations. Our payment guarantee on The Saint June construction loan is limited to 50.0 percent and on The Saint George construction loan is limited to 25.0 percent, in each case until certain conditions are met. Refer to Note 6 for additional discussion.
Our construction loans typically permit advances only in accordance with budgeted allocations and subject to specified conditions and require lender consent for changes to plans and specifications exceeding specified amounts. If the lender deems undisbursed proceeds insufficient to meet costs of completing the project, the lender may decline to make additional advances until the borrower deposits with the lender sufficient additional funds to cover the deficiency the lender deems to exist. The inability to satisfy a condition to receive advances for a specified time period after lender’s refusal, or the failure to complete a project by a specified completion date, may be an event of default, subject to exceptions for force majeure.
DEBT MATURITIES AND OTHER CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The following table summarizes our total debt maturities based on the principal amounts outstanding as of December 31, 2024 (in thousands):
| 2025 · 2026 · 2027 · 2028 · 2029 · Thereafter · Total | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comerica Bank revolving credit facility s | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | ||
| Kingwood Place loan b | — | — | 33,000 | — | — | — | 33,000 | ||
| Jones Crossing loan c | — | 22,581 | — | — | — | 22,581 | |||
| The Annie B land loan d | 12,600 | — | — | — | — | — | 12,600 | ||
| Construction loans: | |||||||||
| The Saint George | — | 48,301 | — | — | — | — | 48,301 | ||
| The Saint June e | 32,200 | — | — | — | — | — | 32,200 | ||
| Lantana Place f | 185 | 198 | 25,183 | — | — | — | 25,566 | ||
| Holden Hills Phase 1 | — | 15,590 | — | — | — | — | 15,590 | ||
| West Killeen Market g | 5,196 | — | — | — | — | — | 5,196 | ||
| Amarra Villas credit facility | — | 1,631 | — | — | — | — | 1,631 | ||
| Total | $50,181 | $88,301 | $58,183 | $— | $— | $— | $196,665 | ||
a. In March 2025, the Comerica Bank revolving credit facility was amended. The new maturity date is March 27, 2027.
c. In March 2025, the Jones Crossing loan was refinanced with a three-year term loan. The new maturity date is April 1, 2028.
d. The maturity date is September 1, 2025.
e. Includes operating loans from our third-party partner of $493 thousand. The maturity date of the construction loan is October 2, 2025.
f. In January 2025, the Lantana Place construction loan was refinanced with a four-year term loan. The new maturity date is February 1, 2029. We have the option to extend the maturity for an additional 12-month term if certain conditions are met.
g. The maturity date is July 31, 2025.
The following table summarizes the weighted-average interest rate of each loan, all of which have variable rates, for the periods presented:
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Comerica Bank revolving credit facility a | —% | —% |
| Kingwood Place loan b | 6.37 | 7.74 |
| Jones Crossing loan | 7.57 | 7.27 |
| The Annie B land loan | 8.25 | 7.96 |
| Construction loans: | ||
| The Saint George c | 7.53 | 7.68 |
| The Saint June | 7.90 | 7.87 |
| Lantana Place | 7.52 | 7.47 |
| Holden Hills Phase 1 d | 8.15 | 8.38 |
| West Killeen Market | 7.89 | 7.75 |
| Amarra Villas credit facility | 8.33 | 8.11 |
| Magnolia Place e | — | 8.38 |
a. We did not have an outstanding balance during 2023 or 2024. At December 31, 2024, the interest rate for the revolving credit facility was 8.33 percent.
c. We did not have an outstanding balance during first-quarter 2023.
d. We did not have an outstanding balance during first-quarter and second-quarter 2023.
e. In first-quarter 2024, this loan was repaid with proceeds from the sale of 47 acres of undeveloped land.
We estimate our interest payments during 2025 will total approximately $12.9 million, based on interest rates in effect on our debt at December 31, 2024, no new debt agreements, and completed or scheduled principal payments as of March 21, 2025 on debt outstanding at December 31, 2024.
We had firm commitments totaling approximately $10 million at December 31, 2024 primarily related to construction of Holden Hills Phase 1 and The Saint George and as of March 21, 2025, we have not started construction on any new projects. We have construction loans, as well as remaining equity capital contributed to the Holden Hills Phase 1 partnership, to fund over the next 12 months following this filing, these projected cash outlays for the projects and 60 percent of the costs of the Tecoma Improvements for which we have agreed to reimburse the Holden Hills Phase 1 partnership. As of December 31, 2024, the remaining costs to complete the Tecoma Improvements totaled $3.5 million, of which our share totaled $2.1 million. Refer to “Recent Development Activities – Current Residential Activities – Barton Creek – Holden Hills Phase 1” above for further discussion of the Tecoma Improvements. Also, we anticipate making future operating loans to Stratus Block 150, L.P. totaling up to $1.7 million and a capital contribution to The Saint George partnership of $125 thousand over the next 12 months to enable the partnerships to pay debt service and project costs. The operating loans would bear interest at one-month Term SOFR plus 5.00 percent, would be subordinate to The Annie B land loan and required to be repaid before distributions may be made to the partners. Refer to Note 9 for further discussion of future cash requirements.
We project that we will be able to meet our debt service and other cash obligations for at least the next 12 months. Our stabilized retail and multi-family properties (West Killeen Market, Jones Crossing – Retail, Lantana Place – Retail, Kingwood Place and The Saint June) are projected to generate sufficient cash flow to cover debt service over the next 12 months. We expect to sell additional Amarra Villas homes and may sell other properties. For other projected pre-development costs, much of which are discretionary, and for our costs of the Tecoma Improvements and projected general and administrative expenses, we had cash and cash equivalents of $20.2 million at December 31, 2024 and availability under our revolving credit facility (which matures on March 27, 2027) of approximately $39.0 million as of December 31, 2024 which is expected to be sufficient to fund these cash requirements for the next 12 months.
We expect to successfully extend the maturities of, or to refinance, our outstanding debt that matures in the next 12 months. For future potential significant development projects, we would not plan to enter into commitments to incur material costs for the projects until we obtain what we project to be adequate financing to cover anticipated cash outlays. As discussed under “Business Strategy” above, our main source of revenue and cash flow is expected to come from sales of our properties to third parties or distributions from joint ventures, the timing of and proceeds from which are difficult to predict and depend on market conditions and other factors. We also generate cash flow from rental revenue in our leasing operations and from development and asset management fees received from our properties. Due to the nature of our development-focused business, we do not expect to generate sufficient recurring cash flow to cover our general and administrative expenses each period. However, we believe that the unique nature and location of our assets, and our team’s ability to execute successfully on development projects, will provide us with positive cash flows and net income over time. No assurances can be given that the results anticipated by our projections will occur. Refer to Note 6 and “Risk Factors” included in Part I, Item 1A. for further discussion.
Our ability to meet our cash obligations over the longer term will depend on our future operating and financial performance and cash flows, including our ability to sell or lease properties profitably and extend or refinance debt as it becomes due, which is subject to economic, financial, competitive and other factors beyond our control.
RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
For a discussion of recently issued accounting standards, see Note 1 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Refer to Note 9 for discussion of our off-balance sheet arrangements.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements in which we discuss factors we believe may affect our future performance. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of historical fact, such as plans, projections or expectations related to inflation, interest rates, tariffs, supply chain constraints, our ability to pay or refinance our debt obligations as they become due, availability of bank credit, our ability to meet our future debt service and other cash obligations, projected future operating loans or capital contributions to our joint ventures, future cash flows and liquidity, the Austin and Texas real estate markets, the planning, financing, development, construction, completion and stabilization of our development projects, plans to sell, recapitalize or refinance properties, future operational and financial performance, MUD reimbursements for infrastructure costs, regulatory matters, including the expected impact of the ETJ Law and related ongoing litigation, leasing activities, tax rates, future capital expenditures and financing plans, possible joint ventures, partnerships or other strategic relationships, other plans and objectives of management for future operations and development projects, and potential future cash returns to stockholders, including the timing and amount of repurchases under our share repurchase program. The words “anticipate,” “may,” “can,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “target,” “intend,” “likely,” “will,” “should,” “to be” and any similar expressions or statements are intended to identify those assertions as forward-looking statements.
Under our Comerica Bank debt agreements, we are not permitted to repurchase our common stock in excess of $1.0 million or pay dividends on our common stock without Comerica Bank’s prior written consent, which we obtained in connection with our current $5.0 million share repurchase program. Any future declaration of dividends or decision to repurchase our common stock is at the discretion of our Board, subject to restrictions under our Comerica Bank debt agreements, and will depend on our financial results, cash requirements, projected compliance with covenants in our debt agreements, outlook and other factors deemed relevant by our Board. Our future debt agreements, future refinancings of or amendments to existing debt agreements or other future agreements may restrict our ability to declare dividends or repurchase shares.
We caution readers that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated, expected, projected or assumed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that can cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our ability to implement our business strategy successfully, including our ability to develop, construct and sell or lease properties on terms our Board considers acceptable, increases in operating and construction costs, including real estate taxes, maintenance and insurance costs, and the cost of building materials and labor, elevated inflation and interest rates, the effect of tariffs or threatened tariffs, supply chain constraints, our ability to pay or refinance our debt, extend maturity dates of our loans or comply with or obtain waivers of financial and other covenants in debt agreements and to meet other cash obligations, availability of bank credit, defaults by contractors and subcontractors, declines in the market value of our assets, market conditions or corporate developments that could preclude, impair or delay any opportunities with respect to plans to sell, recapitalize or refinance properties, a decrease in the demand for real estate in select markets in Texas where we operate, particularly in Austin, changes in economic, market, tax, business and geopolitical conditions, potential U.S. or local economic downturn or recession, the availability and terms of financing for development projects and other corporate purposes, our ability to collect anticipated rental payments and close projected asset sales, loss of key personnel, our ability to enter into and maintain joint ventures, partnerships or other strategic relationships, including risks associated with such joint ventures, any major public health crisis, eligibility for and potential receipt and timing of receipt of MUD reimbursements, industry risks, changes in buyer preferences, potential additional impairment charges, competition from other real estate developers, our ability to obtain various entitlements and permits, changes in laws, regulations or the regulatory environment affecting the development of real estate, opposition from special interest groups or local governments with respect to development projects, weather- and climate-related risks, environmental and litigation risks, including the timing and resolution of the ongoing litigation challenging the ETJ Law and our ability to implement revised development plans in light of the ETJ Law, the failure to attract buyers or tenants for our developments or such buyers’ or tenants’ failure to satisfy their purchase commitments or leasing obligations, cybersecurity incidents and other factors described in more detail under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A. of this Form 10-K.
Investors are cautioned that many of the assumptions upon which our forward-looking statements are based are likely to change after the date the forward-looking statements are made. Further, we may make changes to our business plans that could affect our results. We caution investors that we undertake no obligation to update our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, notwithstanding any changes in our assumptions, business plans, actual experience or other changes.
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