EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC
For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Oct 29, 2025.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 –Organization and Basis of Presentation
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (“ELS” or the “Company”), 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.
Our Properties are owned primarily by the Operating Partnership and managed internally by affiliates of the Operating Partnership. ELS is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, has exclusive responsibility and discretion in management and control of the Operating Partnership and held a 96.8% interest as of September 30, 2025. As the general partner with control, ELS is the primary beneficiary of, and therefore consolidates, the Operating Partnership.
Equity method of accounting is applied to entities in which ELS does not have a controlling interest but with respect to which it can exercise significant influence over 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.
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. All adjustments to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements are of a normal, recurring nature and, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of results for these interim periods. Revenues and expenses are subject to seasonal fluctuations, and accordingly, quarterly interim results may not be indicative of full year results. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified on our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements to conform with current year presentation.
Note 2 –Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a)Revenue Recognition
Our revenue streams are predominantly derived from customers renting our Sites or entering into membership subscriptions. Leases with customers renting our Sites are accounted for as operating leases. The rental income associated with these leases is accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842, Leases, and is recognized over the term of the respective 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. RV and marina Sites are leased to those who generally have an RV, factory-built cottage, boat or other unit placed on the site, including those customers renting marina dry storage slips. Annual Sites are leased on an annual basis, including those Northern Properties that are open for the summer season. Seasonal Sites are leased to customers generally forone tosix months. Transient Sites are leased to customers on a short-term basis. We do not separate expenses reimbursed by our customers (“utility recoveries”) from the associated rental income as we meet the practical expedient criteria of ASC 842, Leases, to combine the lease and non-lease components. We assessed the criteria and concluded that the timing and pattern of transfer for rental income and the associated utility recoveries are the same and, as our leases qualify as operating leases, we account for and present rental income and utility recoveries as a single component under Rental income in our Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. In addition, customers may lease homes that are located in our communities. These leases are accounted for as operating leases. Rental income derived from customers leasing homes is also accounted for in accordance with ASC 842, Leases, and is recognized over the term of the respective lease. The change in allowance for credit losses related to the collectability of lease receivables is presented as a reduction to Rental income. Lease receivables are presented within Other assets, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are net of an allowance for credit losses. The estimate for credit losses 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.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Annual membership subscriptions and membership upgrades are accounted for in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Membership subscriptions provide our customers access to specific Properties for limited stays at a specified group of Properties. Upgraded memberships provide enhanced benefits for members in good standing, including longer stays, the ability to make earlier reservations, potential discounts on rental units, and potential access to additional properties. Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, membership upgrade product offerings includetwo- tofour-year term subscription products, that require a non-refundable upfront deposit. Prior to the introduction of subscription-based upgrade products, membership upgrades required non-refundable upfront payments, and members in good standing are entitled to enhanced benefits for as long as they choose to remain in the program.
Membership subscriptions, including subscription-based membership upgrades, are presented within Annual membership subscriptions on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Payments for membership subscriptions are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the period during which access to Sites at certain Properties is provided. Membership subscription receivables are presented within Other assets, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are net of an allowance for credit losses. Non-refundable upfront payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over 24 years and are presented within Membership upgrade revenue on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Financed upgrade sales (also known as contract receivables) are presented within Notes receivable, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are net of an allowance for credit losses.
Revenue 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. We have a limited program under which we purchase loans made by an unaffiliated lender to homebuyers at our Properties. Financed home sales (also known as chattel loans) are presented within Notes receivable, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are net of an allowance for credit losses.
(b)Restricted Cash
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, restricted cash consisted of $26.1 million and $19.0 million, respectively, primarily related to cash reserved for customer deposits and escrows for insurance and real estate taxes.
(c)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. Notes receivable includes a term loan made to RVC, an equity method investment of the Company, in the amount of $56.1 million, which is secured by the underlying Properties within the joint venture. Refer to Note 7. Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures.
The fair market value of mortgage notes payable, the term loans and interest rate derivatives are measured with Level 2 inputs using quoted prices and observable inputs from similar liabilities as disclosed in Note 8. Borrowing Arrangements and Note 9. Derivative Instruments and Hedging.
We also utilize Level 2 and Level 3 inputs as part of our determination of the purchase price allocation for our acquisitions.
(d)Insurance Recoveries
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
We carry comprehensive insurance coverage for losses resulting from property damage and environmental liability and business interruption claims on all of our Properties. We record the estimated amount of expected insurance proceeds for property damage, clean-up costs and other losses incurred as an asset (typically a receivable from our insurance carriers) and income up to the amount of the losses incurred when receipt of insurance proceeds is deemed probable. Any amount of insurance recovery in excess of the losses incurred and any amount of insurance recovery related to business interruption are considered a gain contingency and will be recognized in the period in which the insurance proceeds are received. During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, we recognized approximately $2.3 million of expenses related to debris removal and cleanup related to hurricane events, with $1.3 million of insurance recovery revenue accruals related to the expenses. During the quarters ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, we also recorded $3.7 million and $0.5 million, respectively, of insurance recovery revenue in excess of expenses related to hurricane events. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, we recognized approximately $1.0 million and $3.5 million, respectively, of expenses related to debris removal and cleanup related to hurricane events, with $0.8 million and $2.5 million of insurance recovery revenue accruals related to the expenses incurred during the same periods. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, we also recorded $4.3 million and $21.5 million, respectively, of insurance recovery revenue in excess of expenses and business interruption proceeds related to Hurricane Ian. The debris and cleanup costs and offsetting recovery accrual and reimbursement of capital expenditures are reflected in Casualty-related charges/(recoveries), net on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
During the quarters ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, we recognized business interruption recovery revenue of approximately $0.9 million and $2.1 million, respectively, related to Hurricane Ian. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, we recognized business interruption recovery revenue of approximately $4.9 million and $5.9 million, respectively, related to Hurricane Ian.
(e)New Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (“ASU 2024-03”). ASU 2024-03 requires additional disaggregated disclosure of the nature of expenses included in the income statement into certain required expense categories. This update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, with early adoption being permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2024-03 on our consolidated financial statements.
Note 3 –Leases
Lessor
The leases entered into between a customer and us for 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 other factors. 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 September 30, 2025 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,782 |
| 2026 | 84,968 |
| 2027 | 64,337 |
| 2028 | 30,167 |
| 2029 | 25,079 |
| Thereafter | 47,519 |
| Total | $273,852 |
Note 3 – Leases (continued)
Lessee
We lease land under non-cancelable operating leases at 14 Properties expiring on various dates between 2028 and 2056. 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 2033. For the quarters ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, total operating lease payments were $1.9 million and $1.8 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, total operating lease payments were $5.4 million and $5.1 million, respectively.
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 September 30, 2025:
| (amounts in thousands) · Ground Leases · Office and Other Leases · Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $414 | $2,231 | $2,645 | ||
| 2026 | 686 | 3,966 | 4,652 | ||
| 2027 | 691 | 3,417 | 4,108 | ||
| 2028 | 687 | 3,037 | 3,724 | ||
| 2029 | 629 | 3,068 | 3,697 | ||
| Thereafter | 3,134 | 7,859 | 10,993 | ||
| Total undiscounted rental payments | 6,241 | 23,578 | 29,819 | ||
| Less imputed interest | (1,604) | (3,528) | (5,132) | ||
| Total lease liabilities | $4,637 | $20,050 | $24,687 | ||
Right-of-use (“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 $21.5 million and $24.7 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2025. The weighted average remaining lease term for our operating leases wasseven years and the weighted average incremental borrowing rate was 4.1% as of September 30, 2025.
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 $23.9 million and $27.1 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2024. The weighted average remaining lease term for our operating leases waseight years and the weighted average incremental borrowing rate was 4.1% as of December 31, 2024.
Note 4 – Earnings Per Common Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share of common stock (“Common Share”) for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
| Quarters Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (amounts in thousands, except per share data) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Numerators: | ||||
| Net income available for Common Stockholders – Basic | $97,130 | $82,821 | $286,030 | $271,023 |
| Amounts allocated to non-controlling interests (dilutive securities) | 3,233 | 4,042 | 12,211 | 13,230 |
| Net income available for Common Stockholders – Fully Diluted | $100,363 | $86,863 | $298,241 | $284,253 |
| Denominators: | ||||
| Weighted average Common Shares outstanding – Basic | 193,004 | 186,327 | 191,640 | 186,311 |
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||
| Exchange of Common OP Units for Common Shares | 7,065 | 9,105 | 8,412 | 9,105 |
| Stock options and restricted stock | 57 | 78 | 46 | 91 |
| Weighted average Common Shares outstanding and OP Units – Fully Diluted | 200,126 | 195,510 | 200,098 | 195,507 |
| Earnings per Common Share – Basic | $0.50 | $0.44 | $1.49 | $1.45 |
| Earnings per Common Share – Fully Diluted | $0.50 | $0.44 | $1.49 | $1.45 |
Note 5 –Common Stock and Other Equity Related Transactions
Common Stockholder Distribution Activity
The following quarterly distributions have been declared and paid to Common Stockholders and the Operating Partnership unit (“OP Unit”) holders since January 1, 2024:
| Distribution Amount Per Share | For the Quarter Ended | Stockholder Record Date | Payment Date |
| $0.4775 | March 31, 2024 | March 28, 2024 | April 12, 2024 |
| $0.4775 | June 30, 2024 | June 28, 2024 | July 12, 2024 |
| $0.4775 | September 30, 2024 | September 27, 2024 | October 11, 2024 |
| $0.4775 | December 31, 2024 | December 27, 2024 | January 10, 2025 |
| $0.5150 | March 31, 2025 | March 28, 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
| $0.5150 | June 30, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | July 11, 2025 |
| $0.5150 | September 30, 2025 | September 26, 2025 | October 10, 2025 |
Exchanges
Subject to certain limitations, OP Unit holders 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. There were 2,607,875 OP units exchanged for an equal amount of Common Stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and 2,651,199 OP units exchanged for an equal amount of Common Stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2025. No OP units were exchanged for Common Stock during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Equity Offering Program
On November 1, 2024, we entered into a new 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 $700.0 million. As of September 30, 2025, the full capacity of our ATM equity offering program remained available for issuance.
Note 6 – Investment in Real Estate
Dispositions
On October 1, 2025, we disposed oftwo RV communities in the Property Operations segment for gross proceeds of $2.8 million, which resulted in a gain on sale of approximately $1.4 million to be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2025. As of September 30, 2025, thetwo RV communities had total assets of $1.2 million and total liabilities of approximately $0.1 million.
Impairment
During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded a $1.8 million reduction in the carrying value of certain assets, which is included in Gain/(Loss) on sale of real estate and impairment, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, related to Hurricane Helene.
Note 7 –Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
The following table summarizes our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures (investment and income/(loss) amounts in thousands):
| Investment as of | ||
|---|---|---|
| Investment | September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 |
| RVC (a) | $58,054 | $61,505 |
| Other (b) | 28,957 | 22,267 |
| $87,011 | $83,772 | |
| Income/(Loss) for the Quarters Ended · Income/(Loss) for the Nine Months Ended | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment | Location | Number of Sites | Economic Interest (c) | September 30, 2025 | September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2025 | September 30, 2024 |
| RVC (a) | Various | 1,489 | 80% | $(252) | $(255) | $(2,061) | $(801) |
| Other (b) | Various | 2,417 | 49% to 65% | 1,960 | 6,129 | 8,623 | 7,537 |
| 3,906 | $1,708 | $5,874 | $6,562 | $6,736 | |||
(a)Includes three joint ventures which include eight operating RV communities andone RV property under development.
(b)Includes various other joint ventures.
(c)The percentages shown approximate our economic interest as of September 30, 2025. Our legal ownership interest may differ. We do not exercise control over these entities.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, we made a $56.1 million term loan to RVC, which is presented within Notes receivable, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The joint venture used the proceeds to repay its senior secured loan at maturity on June 17, 2025. The term loan to RVC has an interest rate of the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 0.10% plus 1.25% to 1.65%, matures on June 17, 2026 and has an option to extend the maturity date byone year subject to our approval. As of September 30, 2025, the note receivable from RVC is $56.1 million.
We received approximately $3.7 million and $12.3 million in distributions from our unconsolidated joint ventures for the quarters ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Approximately $2.3 million and $5.9 million of the distributions made to us exceeded our basis in our unconsolidated joint ventures for the quarters ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and as such, were recorded as Equity in income/(loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
We received approximately $12.2 million and $15.4 million in distributions from our unconsolidated joint ventures for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Approximately $9.7 million and $7.0 million of the distributions made to us exceeded our basis in our unconsolidated joint ventures for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and as such, were recorded as Equity in income/(loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
Note 8 – Borrowing Arrangements
Mortgage Notes Payable
Our mortgage notes payable are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The following table presents the fair value of our mortgage notes payable:
| As of September 30, 2025 | As of December 31, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (amounts in thousands) | Fair Value | Carrying Value | Fair Value | Carrying Value |
| Mortgage notes payable, excluding deferred financing costs | $2,407,284 | $2,817,175 | $2,329,253 | $2,952,689 |
The weighted average interest rate on our outstanding mortgage indebtedness, including the impact of loan cost amortization on mortgage indebtedness, as of September 30, 2025, was approximately 3.9% per annum. The debt bears interest at stated rates ranging from 2.4% to 5.1% per annum and matures on various dates ranging from 2028 to 2041. The debt encumbered a total of 112 and 120 of our Properties as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, and the gross carrying value of such Properties was approximately $3,242.4 million and $3,268.5 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, we repaid $86.9 million of principal oneight mortgage loans using our line of credit. These mortgage loans had a weighted average interest rate of 3.45% per annum and were secured byfour RV communities andfour MH communities.
Unsecured Debt
During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, we entered into a $240.0 million unsecured term loan agreement (the “$240 million Term Loan”) and drew $150.0 million and $90.0 million in May 2025 and July 2025, respectively. The $240 million Term Loan bears interest at a rate of SOFR plus 1.20% to 1.70% depending on leverage levels and matures on May 15, 2030.
We previously entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“Credit Agreement”), pursuant to which we have access to a $500.0 million unsecured line of credit (“LOC”) and had access to a $300.0 million senior unsecured term loan (the “$300 million Term Loan”). We have the option to increase the borrowing capacity of the LOC by $200.0 million, subject to certain conditions. On March 1, 2023, we amended the Credit Agreement to transition the LIBOR rate borrowings to SOFR borrowings. The LOC bears interest at a rate of SOFR plus 0.10% plus 1.25% to 1.65% and requires an annual facility fee of 0.20% to 0.35%. For both the LOC and the $300 million Term Loan, the spread over SOFR is variable based on leverage throughout the respective loan terms. On July 18, 2024, we entered into a Second Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Second Amendment”). Pursuant to the Second Amendment, the LOC maturity date was extended to July 18, 2028, and this term can be extended fortwo additionalsix-month terms, subject to certain conditions. All other material terms, including interest rate terms, remain the same. On October 3, 2024, we repaid the $300 million Term Loan.
We previously entered into a $200.0 million senior unsecured term loan agreement (the “$200.0 million Term Loan”). The maturity date is January 21, 2027, with an interest rate of SOFR plus 0.10% plus 1.20% to 1.70%, depending on leverage levels.
The LOC had a balance of $45.0 million and $77.0 million outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. As of September 30, 2025, our LOC had a remaining borrowing capacity of $454.9 million.
The carrying values of our term loans and LOC on the Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate fair value.
As of September 30, 2025, we were in compliance in all material respects with the covenants in all our borrowing arrangements.
Note 9 -Derivative Instruments and Hedging
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. We do not enter into derivatives for speculative purposes.
Note 9 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging (continued)
In March 2021, we entered into a Swap Agreement (the “2021 Swap”), with a notional amount of $300.0 million allowing us to trade the variable interest rate associated with our $300 million Term Loan for a fixed interest rate. In March 2023, we amended the 2021 Swap agreement to reflect the change in the $300 million Term Loan interest rate benchmark from LIBOR to SOFR (see Note 8. Borrowing Arrangements). The 2021 Swap resulted in a fixed interest rate of 0.41% per annum on the $300 million Term Loan, and expired on March 25, 2024.
In April 2023, we entered into a Swap Agreement (the “2023 Swap”) with a notional amount of $200.0 million allowing us to trade the variable interest rate associated with our $200.0 million Term Loan for a fixed interest rate. The 2023 Swap resulted in a weighted average fixed interest rate of 4.88% per annum on the $200.0 million Term Loan and expires on January 21, 2027.
In April 2024, we entered into three Swap Agreements (the “2024 Swaps”) with an aggregate notional value of $300.0 million allowing us to trade the variable interest rate associated with our $300 million Term Loan for a fixed interest rate with maturity on April 17, 2026. In connection with the repayment of the $300 million Term Loan on October 3, 2024 (Note 8. Borrowing Arrangements), we terminated the interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate loss of $4.4 million. The Company determined that it was probable the hedge forecasted transactions would not occur during the original periods, and therefore, the $4.4 million of losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income was reclassified to Early debt retirement in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income in our 2024 Form 10-K.
In May 2025, we entered intosix swap agreements (the “2025 Swaps”) with an aggregate notional value of $240.0 million allowing us to trade the variable interest rate associated with the $240 million Term Loan for a fixed interest rate. The 2025 Swaps resulted in a weighted average fixed interest rate of 4.74% per annum on the $240 million Term Loan and expire on May 15, 2030.
Our derivative financial instruments are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The following table presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments:
| As of September 30, · As of December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (amounts in thousands) | Balance Sheet Location | 2025 | 2024 |
| Interest Rate Swaps | Other assets, net | $— | $2,303 |
| Interest Rate Swaps | Accounts payable and other liabilities | $2,594 | $— |
| The following table presents the amount of (gain)/loss recognized in Other comprehensive income/(loss) on derivatives on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (in thousands): | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the quarters ended September 30, · For the nine months ended September 30, | |||||||
| Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship · 2025 · 2024 · 2025 · 2024 | |||||||
| Interest Rate Swaps | $(269) | $8,144 | $2,513 | $2,168 | |||
| The following table presents the amount of (gain)/loss reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) into income on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (in thousands): | |||||||
| Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship | Location of (gain)/ loss reclassified fromAccumulated OCI into income | For the quarters ended September 30, | For the nine months ended September 30, | ||||
| Interest Rate Swaps | Interest Expense | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| $(853) | $(1,912) | $(2,384) | $(8,657) | ||||
During the next twelve months, we estimate that $0.1 million will be reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) as a decrease to interest expense related to the 2023 Swap and 2025 Swaps. This estimate may be subject to change as the underlying SOFR changes. As of September 30, 2025, we had not posted any collateral related to the 2023 Swap or 2025 Swaps.
Note 10 –Deferred Revenue from Membership Upgrades and Deferred Commission Expense
The components of the change in deferred revenue from membership upgrades and deferred commission expense were as follows:
| (amounts in thousands) | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred revenue, beginning | $218,164 | $206,625 |
| Deferred membership upgrade revenue | 5,711 | 26,404 |
| Revenue recognized from membership upgrades | (10,054) | (12,170) |
| Net increase (decrease) in deferred revenue | (4,343) | 14,234 |
| Deferred revenue, ending (a) | $213,821 | $220,859 |
| Deferred commission expense, beginning | $56,516 | $53,641 |
| Deferred commission expense | 5,563 | 5,806 |
| Commission expense recognized | (3,549) | (3,397) |
| Net increase in deferred commission expense | 2,014 | 2,409 |
| Deferred commission expense, ending | $58,530 | $56,050 |
(a)Included in Deferred membership revenue on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Note 11 –Equity Incentive Awards
Our 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2024 Plan”) was adopted by the Board of Directors on February 6, 2024 and approved by our stockholders on April 30, 2024.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, we awarded to certain members of our Board of Directors 18,227 shares of restricted stock at a fair value of approximately $1.2 million and options to purchase 15,680 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $63.79. These are time-based awards subject to various vesting dates between October 29, 2025 and April 29, 2028.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2025,99,765 shares of restricted stock were awarded to certain members of our management team pursuant to the authority set forth in the 2024 Plan. Of these shares,50% are time-based awards, with 47,503 shares vesting in equal installments over athree-year period on February 3, 2026, February 2, 2027 and February 1, 2028, respectively, and with 2,378 shares vesting two-thirds on February 3, 2026 and one-third on February 2, 2027. These time-based awards have a grant date fair value of $3.2 million. The remaining 50% are performance-based awards with 47,506 shares vesting in equal installments on February 3, 2026, February 2, 2027 and February 1, 2028, respectively, and 2,378 shares vesting two thirds on February 3, 2026 and one-third on February 2, 2027, upon meeting performance conditions as established by the Compensation Committee in the year of the vesting period. The performance-based awards are valued using the closing price at the grant date when all the key terms and conditions are known to all parties. The 17,418 shares of restricted stock subject to 2025 performance goals have a grant date fair value of $1.1 million.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2024, we awarded to certain members of our Board of Directors 16,626 shares of restricted stock at a fair value of approximately $1.0 million and options to purchase 29,855 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $60.29. These are time-based awards subject to various vesting dates between November 1, 2024 and April 30, 2027.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2024,90,378 shares of restricted stock were awarded to certain members of our management team under the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan. Of these shares,50% are time-based awards, vesting in equal installments over athree-year period on February 4, 2025, February 3, 2026 and February 7, 2027, respectively, and have a grant date fair value of $3.0 million. The remaining 50% are performance-based awards vesting in equal installments on February 4, 2025, February 3, 2026 and February 7, 2027, 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 15,062 shares of restricted stock subject to 2024 performance goals have a grant date fair value of $1.0 million.
Note 11 – Equity Incentive Awards (continued)
Stock-based compensation expense, reported in General and administrative expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, was $1.8 million and $1.5 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $5.4 million and $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Note 12 –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 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.
Beginning on August 31, 2023 through December 4, 2023, certain private party plaintiffs filed several putative class actions in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, against Datacomp Appraisal Systems, Inc. (“Datacomp”) and several owner/operators of manufactured housing communities, including ELS (the “Datacomp Litigation”), alleging that the community owner/operators used JLT Market Reports produced by Datacomp to conspire to raise manufactured home lot rents in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act. ELS purchased Datacomp in connection with the MHVillage/Datacomp acquisition during the year ended December 31, 2021. On December 15, 2023, the plaintiffs filed an amended consolidated complaint captioned, In re Manufactured Home Lot Rents Antitrust Litigation, No. 1:23-cv-6715. Plaintiffs seek both injunctive relief and monetary damages, including attorneys’ fees. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss on January 29, 2024.
We believe that the Datacomp Litigation is without merit, and we intend to vigorously defend our interests in this matter. As of September 30, 2025, we have not made an accrual, as we are unable to predict the outcome of this matter or reasonably estimate any possible loss.
Note 13 –Reportable Segments
We have identifiedtwo 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. Each segment is primarily evaluated based on Net Operating Income (“NOI”), which is defined as total operating revenues less total operating expenses. The distribution of the Properties throughout the United States reflects our belief that geographic diversification helps insulate the portfolio from regional economic influences.
All revenues were from external customers, and there is no customer who contributed 10% or more of our total revenues during the quarters or nine months ended September 30, 2025 or 2024.
The following tables summarize our segment financial information for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
Quarter Ended September 30, 2025
| (amounts in thousands) · PropertyOperations · Home Salesand RentalsOperations · Consolidated | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations revenues | $373,340 | $15,232 | $388,572 | |
| Operations expenses | (189,338) | (13,626) | (202,964) | |
| NOI | 184,002 | 1,606 | 185,608 | |
| Reconciliation to consolidated net income: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (52,313) | |||
| Gain/(Loss) on sale of real estate and impairment, net | 31 | |||
| Interest income | 2,770 | |||
| Income from other investments, net | 1,972 | |||
| General and administrative | (8,791) | |||
| Casualty-related charges/(recoveries), net | 3,748 | |||
| Other expenses | (711) | |||
| Interest and related amortization | (33,659) | |||
| Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures | 1,708 | |||
| Consolidated net income | $100,363 | |||
| Total assets | $5,478,166 | $269,015 | $5,747,181 | |
| Capital improvements | $66,072 | $5,202 | $71,274 | |
Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
| (amounts in thousands) · PropertyOperations · Home Salesand RentalsOperations · Consolidated | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations revenues | $362,304 | $20,330 | $382,634 | |
| Operations expenses | (188,217) | (17,524) | (205,741) | |
| NOI | 174,087 | 2,806 | 176,893 | |
| Reconciliation to consolidated net income: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (50,934) | |||
| Gain/(Loss) on sale of real estate and impairment, net | (1,798) | |||
| Interest income (1) | 2,430 | |||
| Income from other investments, net | 2,192 | |||
| General and administrative | (9,274) | |||
| Casualty-related charges/(recoveries), net | (591) | |||
| Other expenses | (1,402) | |||
| Interest and related amortization | (36,497) | |||
| Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures | 5,874 | |||
| Early debt retirement | (30) | |||
| Consolidated net income | $86,863 | |||
| Total assets | $5,397,984 | $246,135 | $5,644,119 | |
| Capital improvements | $55,690 | $2,708 | $58,398 | |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
| (amounts in thousands) · PropertyOperations · Home Salesand RentalsOperations · Consolidated | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations revenues | $1,100,807 | $43,423 | $1,144,230 | |
| Operations expenses | (546,985) | (38,348) | (585,333) | |
| NOI | 553,822 | 5,075 | 558,897 | |
| Reconciliation to consolidated net income: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (155,904) | |||
| Gain/(Loss) on sale of real estate and impairment, net | (652) | |||
| Interest income | 7,210 | |||
| Income from other investments, net | 6,074 | |||
| General and administrative | (28,485) | |||
| Casualty-related charges/(recoveries), net | 4,072 | |||
| Other expenses | (2,530) | |||
| Interest and related amortization | (96,995) | |||
| Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures | 6,562 | |||
| Consolidated net income | $298,249 | |||
| Total assets | $5,478,166 | $269,015 | $5,747,181 | |
| Capital improvements | $165,585 | $10,348 | $175,933 | |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
| (amounts in thousands) · PropertyOperations · Home Salesand RentalsOperations · Consolidated | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations revenues | $1,069,027 | $70,938 | $1,139,965 | |
| Operations expenses | (540,673) | (60,647) | (601,320) | |
| NOI | 528,354 | 10,291 | 538,645 | |
| Reconciliation to consolidated net income: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (153,386) | |||
| Gain/(Loss) on sale of real estate and impairment, net | (1,798) | |||
| Interest income (1) | 7,018 | |||
| Income from other investments, net | 6,860 | |||
| General and administrative | (30,248) | |||
| Casualty-related charges/(recoveries), net | 20,422 | |||
| Other expenses (1) | (3,881) | |||
| Interest and related amortization | (106,077) | |||
| Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures | 6,736 | |||
| Early debt retirement | (30) | |||
| Consolidated net income | $284,261 | |||
| Total assets | $5,397,984 | $246,135 | $5,644,119 | |
| Capital improvements | $165,791 | $9,838 | $175,629 | |
The following table summarizes our financial information for the Property Operations segment for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
| Quarters Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (amounts in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Revenues: | ||||
| Rental income | $323,827 | $311,072 | $957,387 | $921,555 |
| Annual membership subscriptions | 17,868 | 16,714 | 51,112 | 49,298 |
| Membership upgrade revenue | 3,120 | 4,173 | 9,292 | 12,170 |
| Other income | 15,220 | 16,440 | 47,248 | 48,186 |
| Gross revenues from ancillary services | 13,305 | 13,905 | 35,768 | 37,818 |
| Total property operations revenues | 373,340 | 362,304 | 1,100,807 | 1,069,027 |
| Expenses: | ||||
| Utility expense | 45,830 | 42,998 | 125,281 | 120,796 |
| Payroll | 32,502 | 32,247 | 92,588 | 92,055 |
| Repairs & maintenance | 26,710 | 26,072 | 79,094 | 74,613 |
| Insurance and other | 26,837 | 26,299 | 78,876 | 78,099 |
| Real estate taxes | 20,585 | 20,731 | 64,073 | 61,617 |
| Membership sales and marketing | 4,199 | 6,448 | 12,192 | 17,871 |
| Cost of ancillary services | 6,788 | 7,520 | 17,410 | 20,021 |
| Ancillary operating expenses | 5,610 | 5,737 | 16,041 | 16,290 |
| Property management | 20,277 | 20,165 | 61,430 | 59,311 |
| Total property operations expenses | 189,338 | 188,217 | 546,985 | 540,673 |
| NOI | $184,002 | $174,087 | $553,822 | $528,354 |
The following table summarizes our financial information for the Home Sales and Rentals Operations segment for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
| Quarters Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (amounts in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Revenues: | ||||
| Rental income (1) | $3,610 | $3,396 | $10,543 | $10,299 |
| Gross revenue from home sales and brokered resales | 11,622 | 16,934 | 32,880 | 60,639 |
| Total revenues | 15,232 | 20,330 | 43,423 | 70,938 |
| Expenses: | ||||
| Rental home operating and maintenance | 1,364 | 1,394 | 3,815 | 4,335 |
| Cost of home sales and brokered resales | 10,686 | 14,531 | 30,232 | 51,647 |
| Home selling expenses | 1,576 | 1,599 | 4,301 | 4,665 |
| Total expenses | 13,626 | 17,524 | 38,348 | 60,647 |
| NOI | $1,606 | $2,806 | $5,075 | $10,291 |
(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.
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