Power REIT
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 31, 2025.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1 –GENERAL INFORMATION
Power REIT (the “Registrant” or the “Trust”, and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we”, “us”, or “Power REIT”, unless the context requires otherwise) is a Maryland-domiciled, internally-managed real estate investment trust (a “REIT”) that owns a portfolio of real estate assets related to transportation, energy infrastructure and Controlled Environment Agriculture (“CEA”) in the United States.
The Trust is structured as a holding company and owns its assets through twenty-four direct and indirect wholly-owned, special purpose subsidiaries that have been formed in order to hold real estate assets, obtain financing and generate lease revenue. As of December 31, 2024, the Trust’s assets consisted of approximately 112 miles of railroad infrastructure and related real estate which is owned by its subsidiary Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railroad (“P&WV”), approximately 447 acres of fee simple land leased to a utility scale solar power generating project with an aggregate generating capacity of approximately 82 Megawatts (“MW”) and approximately 239 acres of land with approximately 2,066,000 square feet of existing or under construction CEA properties in the form of greenhouses.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the Trust did not declare quarterly dividends of approximately $653,000 ($0.484375 per share per quarter) to holders of Power REIT’s 7.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock. As of December 31, 2024, the total cumulative undeclared dividends are approximately $1,469,000.
The Trust has elected to be treated for tax purposes as a REIT, which means that it is exempt from U.S. federal income tax if a sufficient portion of its annual income is distributed to its shareholders, and if certain other requirements are met. In order for the Trust to maintain its REIT qualification, at least 90% of its ordinary taxable annual income must be distributed to shareholders. As of December 31, 2023, the last tax return completed to date, the Trust has a net operating loss of $30.8 million, which may reduce or eliminate this requirement.
2 –SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).
Reclassification
Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation of the current period financial statements. These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net loss.
Cash
The Trust considers all highly liquid investments with original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Power REIT places its cash and cash equivalents with high-credit quality financial institutions; however, not all amounts are insured or guaranteed by the FDIC. Amounts included in restricted cash represents funds held by the Trust related to debt service payment reserve required by the lender for the loan secured by the greenhouse properties. See Note 7 for further discussion of the debt service payment reserve requirement. The following table provides a reconciliation of the Trust’s cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash that sums to the total of those amounts at the end of the periods presented on the Trust’s accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow:
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $2,194,502 | $2,202,632 |
| Restricted cash | 37,084 | 1,902,252 |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | $2,231,586 | $4,104,884 |
Share Based Compensation Accounting Policy
The Trust records all equity-based incentive grants to Officers and non-employee members of the Trust’s Board of Directors in general and administrative expenses in the Trust’s Consolidated Statement of Operations based on their fair value determined on the date of grant. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term of the outstanding equity awards.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Impact of New Accounting Standards
The Trust has evaluated all recent accounting pronouncements and believes either they are not applicable or that none of them will have a significant effect on the Trust’s financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures,” which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The purpose of the amendment is to enable investors to better understand an entity’s overall performance and assess potential future cash flows. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The guidance is to be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Trust has adopted Segment Reporting effective with the filing of its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, “Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses” to improve disclosures about the nature of expenses in commonly presented financial statement captions. ASU 2024-03 is effective for all public business entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, on either a prospective or retrospective basis. Early adoption permitted. The Trust is currently evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include Power REIT and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Loss per Common Share
Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net loss per common share is computed similar to basic net loss per common share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. The dilutive effect of the Trust’s options is computed using the treasury stock method. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the total number of common stock equivalents was 192,778 and 197,500, respectively, and composed of stock options.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted Income per Share:
| Years Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| December 31, | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Numerator: | ||
| Net loss | $(24,710,741) | $(14,365,513) |
| Preferred Stock Dividends | (652,828) | (652,829) |
| Numerator for basic and diluted EPS - loss available to common shareholders | $(25,363,569) | $(15,018,342) |
| Denominator: | ||
| Denominator for basic and diluted EPS - Weighted average shares | 3,389,661 | 3,389,661 |
| Basic and diluted loss per common share | $(7.48) | $(4.43) |
Assets Held for Sale
Assets held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount or estimated fair value less cost to sell. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Trust has several properties that are considered assets held for sale. See Note 8 for discussion of impairments of our assets held for sale.
Real Estate Assets and Depreciation of Investment in Real Estate
The Trust expects that most of its transactions will be accounted for as asset acquisitions. In an asset acquisition, the Trust is required to capitalize closing costs and allocates the purchase price on a relative fair value basis. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no acquisitions. In making estimates of relative fair values for purposes of allocating purchase price, the Trust utilizes a number of sources, including independent appraisals that may be obtained in connection with the acquisition or financing of the respective property, its own analysis of recently acquired and existing comparable properties in our portfolio and other market data. The Trust also considers information obtained about each property as a result of its pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing and leasing activities in estimating the relative fair value of the tangible acquired. The Trust allocates the purchase price of acquired real estate to various components as follows:
| ● | Land – Based on actual purchase if acquired as raw land. When property is acquired with improvements, the land price is established based on market comparables and market research to establish a value with the balance allocated to improvements for the land. |
| ● | Improvements – When a property is acquired with improvements, the land price is established based on market comparables and market research to establish a value with the balance allocated to improvements for the land. The Trust also evaluates the improvements in terms of replacement cost and condition to confirm that the valuation assigned to improvements is reasonable. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line method over the useful life of the improvements. |
| ● | Lease Intangibles – The Trust recognizes lease intangibles when there’s an existing lease assumed with the property acquisitions. In determining the fair value of in-place leases (the avoided cost associated with existing in-place leases) management considers current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases in arriving at an estimate of the carrying costs during the expected lease-up period from vacant to existing occupancy. In estimating carrying costs, management includes reimbursable (based on market lease terms) real estate taxes, insurance, other operating expenses, as well as estimates of lost market rental revenue during the expected lease-up periods. The values assigned to in-place leases are amortized over the remaining term of the lease. |
| The fair value of above-or-below market leases is estimated based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflected the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between contractual amounts to be received pursuant to the leases and management’s estimate of market lease rates measured over a period equal to the estimated remaining term of the lease. An above market lease is classified as an intangible asset and a below market lease is classified as an intangible liability. The capitalized above-market or below-market lease intangibles are amortized as a reduction of, or an addition to, rental income over the estimated remaining term of the respective leases. Intangible assets related to leasing costs consist of leasing commissions and legal fees. Leasing commissions are estimated by multiplying the remaining contract rent associated with each lease by a market leasing commission. Legal fees represent legal costs associated with writing, reviewing, and sometimes negotiating various lease terms. Leasing costs are amortized over the remaining useful life of the respective leases. | |
| ● | Construction in Progress (CIP) - The Trust classifies greenhouses or buildings under development and/or expansion as construction-in-progress until construction has been completed and certificates of occupancy permits have been obtained upon which the asset is then classified as an Improvement. The value of CIP is based on actual costs incurred. |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Real estate investments and related intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the property might not be recoverable, which is referred to as a “triggering event.” A property to be held and used is considered impaired only if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows, less estimated capital expenditures, to be generated by the property, undiscounted and without interest charges, are less than the carrying value of the property. This estimate takes into consideration factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other factors.
If there is a triggering event in relation to a property to be held and used, the Trust will estimate the aggregate future cash flows, less estimated capital expenditures, to be generated by the property, undiscounted and without interest charges. In addition, this estimate may consider a probability weighted cash flow estimation approach when alternative courses of action to recover the carrying amount of a long-lived asset are under consideration or when a range of possible values is estimated.
The determination of undiscounted cash flows requires significant estimates by management, including the expected course of action at the balance sheet date that would lead to such cash flows. Subsequent changes in estimated undiscounted cash flows arising from changes in the anticipated action to be taken with respect to the property could impact the determination of whether an impairment exists and whether the effects could materially affect the Trust’s net income. To the extent estimated undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the property, the loss will be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the estimated fair value of the property.
While the Trust believes its estimates of future cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions regarding a number of factors, including market rents, listing prices, economic conditions, and occupancies, could significantly affect these estimates. When impairment exists, the long-lived asset is adjusted to an estimate of fair value. In estimating fair value, if appraisal reports are available as they were for December 31, 2024, the Trust uses the sales comparable approach methodology where applicable within appraisal reports; when appraisal reports are not available, the Trust uses opinions of value from brokers involved with listing properties for sale and other market value information available to it. The Trust will record an impairment charge if it believes that there is other than a temporary decline in market value below the carrying value of the investment. During the first quarter 2024, an impairment charge was expensed in the amount of approximately $550,000; during the second quarter, 2024, an impairment charge was expensed in the amount of approximately $17,449,000, during the third quarter 2024, an impairment charge was expensed in the amount of approximately $195,000 and during the fourth quarter 2024, an impairment charge was expensed in the amount of approximately $1,760,000. Therefore, the total impairment charge expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 is approximately $19,954,000 for assets all considered held for sale as of December 31, 2024. There wasno impairment charge during the first, second and fourth quarter 2023. During the third quarter 2023, an impairment charge was recognized in the amount of approximately $8,235,000, totaling approximately $8,235,000 of impairment expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 for assets considered held for sale and held for use.
Any decline in the estimated fair values of the Trust’s assets could result in impairment charges in the future. It is possible that such impairments, if required, could be material.
Depreciation
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of 20 years for greenhouses,10 years for the MIP equipment and 39 years for auxiliary buildings, except for PW Candescent, which was determined the buildings have a useful life of 37 years. For each of the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, approximately $820,000 and $2,261,000 depreciation expense was recorded, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
The Railroad Lease is treated as a direct financing lease. As such, income to P&WV under the Railroad Lease is recognized when received.
Lease revenue from solar land and CEA properties are accounted for as operating leases. Any such leases with rent escalation provisions are recorded on a straight-line basis when the amount of escalation in lease payments is known at the time Power REIT enters into the lease agreement, or known at the time Power REIT assumes an existing lease agreement as part of an acquisition (e.g., an annual fixed percentage escalation) over the initial lease term, subject to a collectability assessment, with the difference between the contractual rent receipts and the straight-line amounts recorded as “deferred rent receivable” or “deferred rent liability”. Collectability is assessed at quarter-end for each tenant receivable using various criteria including past collection issues, the current economic and business environment affecting the tenant and guarantees. If collectability of the contractual rent stream is not deemed probable, revenue will only be recognized upon receipt of cash from the tenant. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the Trust did not write off any straight-line rent receivable against rental income. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, the Trust wrote off a net amount of approximately $315,000 in straight-line rent receivable against rental income. This was based on its assessment of collecting all remaining contractual rent on greenhouse property leases. These tenants’ rent payments will be recorded as rental revenue on a cash basis. Expenses for which tenants are contractually obligated to pay, such as maintenance, property taxes and insurance expenses are not reflected in the Trust’s consolidated financial statements unless paid by the Trust.
Lease revenue from land that is subject to an operating lease without rent escalation provisions is recorded on a straight-line basis.
The following table provides the breakdown of rental income recognition (not including the direct finance lease) During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the Trust recognized $992,216 of rental income for non-refundable security deposits related to defaulted leases as allowed per the terms of the lease and based on the determination that these defaults will be not be cured:
| Year Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| December 31, | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Straight-Line Rent | $803,116 | $929,769 |
| Cash Basis Rent | 124,861 | 209,379 |
| Security Deposit Recognized as Rental Income | 992,216 | - |
| Rental income | $1,920,193 | $1,139,148 |
Deferred rent receivable as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is approximately $338,000 and $452,000, respectively.
Prepaid rent liability as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is $0 and $33,000, respectively.
Intangibles
A portion of the acquisition price of the assets acquired by PW Tulare Solar, LLC (“PWTS”) was allocated on the Trust’s consolidated balance sheets between Land and Intangibles fair values at the date of acquisition. The total amount of in-place lease intangible assets established was approximately $237,000, which was being amortized over a 24.6-year period prior to its sale during the first quarter of 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2023, $0 of the intangibles were amortized. The PWTS asset was sold during 2023.
A portion of the acquisition price of the assets acquired by PW Regulus Solar, LLC (“PWRS”) have been allocated on The Trust’s consolidated balance sheets between Land and Intangibles’ fair values at the date of acquisition. The total amount of in-place lease intangible assets established was approximately $4,714,000, which is amortized over a 20.7-year period. For each of the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, approximately $227,000 of the intangibles was amortized.
Intangible assets are evaluated whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of these assets may not be recoverable. There wasno impairment charge recorded for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
The following table provides a summary of the Intangible Assets:
| For the Years Ended December 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accumulated Amortization · Accumulated Amortization | ||||
| Cost | Through 12/31/23 | Through 12/31/24 | Net Book Value | |
| Asset Intangibles - PWRS | $4,713,548 | $2,209,127 | $227,488 | $2,276,933 |
The following table provides a summary of the current estimate of future amortization of Intangible Assets:
| 2025 | $227,488 |
| 2026 | $227,488 |
| 2027 | $227,488 |
| 2028 | $227,488 |
| 2029 | $227,488 |
| Thereafter | $1,139,493 |
| Total | $2,276,933 |
Net Investment in Direct Financing Lease – Railroad
P&WV’s net investment in its leased railroad property, recognizing the lessee’s perpetual renewal options, was estimated to have a current value of $9,150,000, assuming an implicit interest rate of 10%.
Fair Value
Fair value represents the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Trust measures its financial assets and liabilities in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.
| ○ | Level 1 – valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, or interest in open-end mutual funds that allow a company to sell its ownership interest back at net asset value on a daily basis. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets, liabilities or funds. |
| ○ | Level 2 – valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer, or broker markets, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities or quoted prices in markets that are not active. Level 2 includes U.S. Treasury, U.S. government and agency debt securities, and certain corporate obligations. Valuations are usually obtained from third party pricing services for identical or comparable assets or liabilities. |
| ○ | Level 3 – valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, such as option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities. |
In determining fair value, the Trust utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as considering counterparty credit risk.
The carrying amounts of Power REIT’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, prepaid expenses, and accounts payable approximate fair value because of their relatively short-term maturities. The carrying value of long-term debt approximates fair value since the related rates of interest approximate current market rates. As of December 31, 2024, the Trust owns publicly traded REIT securities with a fair market value of $9,831, based on the December 31, 2024 closing prices. As of December 31, 2023, the trust did not own any financial assets and liabilities carried at a fair market value.
Other Income
Other income included in Total Revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is approximately $215,000 (mainly interest income of approximately $215,000) and $168,000 (mainly settlement of property tax payable with the sale of one property of approximately $73,000 and interest income of approximately $87,000), respectively.
Forgiveness of Accounts Payable
Forgiveness of accounts payable for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is approximately $351,000 and $135,000. These amounts in 2024 and 2023 are related to discounts obtained as part of written settlement agreements associated with litigations that were filed against subsidiaries of the Trust.
On November 17, 2023, Anchor Hydro (“Anchor”) initiated a complaint, as amended, in the Michigan Circuit Court for the County of Calhoun (Case No. 2023-3145-CB) against Power REIT, PW MI CanRE Marengo LLC (collectively the “PW Defendants”) for Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment and Account Stated in the amount of approximately $600,000. The litigation relates to purported work by Anchor at the greenhouse property owned by PW MI CanRE Marengo LLC in Michigan. On July 9, 2024, Anchor and the PW Defendants entered into a settlement agreement (the “Anchor Settlement”) whereby Anchor will complete certain work at the greenhouse property in Michigan and the PW Defendants will pay Anchor $265,000 ($150,000 up front and $11,500 per month for ten months commencing on September 1, 2024) as well as the return of certain uninstalled equipment provided by Anchor. In connection with the Anchor Settlement, the Trust recognized $351,000 as income related to forgiveness of accounts payable during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Other Assets
Other assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is approximately $9,831 and $0, respectively.
Other Assets in 2024 represent common shares and warrants of a publicly traded REIT. The fair market value of our publicly traded REIT securities was $9,831, based on the December 31, 2024 closing prices.
Mortgage Loan Receivables
On October 30, 2023, PW ME CanRE SD LLC (“PW SD”) provided seller financing in connection with the sale of the two Maine properties in the form of an $850,000 note with an 8.5% interest rate that will accrue until maturity on October 30, 2025. The note is secured by a second mortgage on the property and certain corporate and personal guarantees. PW SD assessed the collectivity and deemed no allowance is needed as of September 30, 2024. The Note is owned by a subsidiary which has guaranteed the Greenhouse Loan which is in default and non-recourse to the Trust. On December 10, 2024, the property owner sold one of the two properties, and PW SD received a payment in the amount of $253,000 was received which paid down the note to a balance of $597,000. The net note payment was paid to the lender of the Greenhouse Loan.
On January 6, 2024, PW CO CanRE MF LLC (“PW MF”) provided seller financing in conjunction with selling the Sherman 6 and Tamarack 14 properties in the amount of $1,250,000 with an initial 10% interest rate that increases over time to 15% until maturity. The seller financing has a three-year maturity with a fixed amortization schedule of $40,000 for the first month and second months, $45,000 for the third month and $15,000 per month thereafter until maturity. The note is secured by a first mortgage on the properties and certain corporate and personal guarantees. PW MF assessed the collectivity and deemed no allowance is needed as of December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2024, the balance of the loan is $1,005,000. The note is security for the Greenhouse Loan which is in default and non-recourse to the Trust.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and Administrative Expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is approximately $1,494,000 and $1,753,000, respectively, which includes a non-cash stock compensation expense of approximately $694,000 for 2024 and approximately $885,000 for 2023.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 totaled approximately $3,866,000 comprised of approximately $690,000, $329,000 and $2,830,000 (approximately $1,980,000 of interest and approximately $850,000 of expenses associated with the default) related to the PW PWV Loan, the 2015 PWRS Loan and the Greenhouse Loan, respectively. Comparatively, interest expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 totaled approximately $2,702,000 comprised of approximately $700,000, $350,000 and $1,624,000, related to the PW PWV Loan, the 2015 PWRS Loan and the Greenhouse Loan respectively. The Greenhouse Loan is currently in default and is non-recourse to the Trust.
Preferred Stock
During 2014, the Trust expanded its equity financing activities by offering a series of preferred shares to the public. As of December 31, 2024, we have issued approximately $8.5 million of our Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Shares have no stated maturity, are not subject to any sinking fund or mandatory redemption and will remain outstanding indefinitely unless we redeem or otherwise repurchase them or they are converted.
3 –GOING CONCERN
The Trust’s objectives when managing its capital are to seek to ensure that there are adequate capital resources to safeguard the Trust’s ability to continue operating and maintain adequate levels of funding to support its ongoing operations and development such that it can continue to provide returns to shareholders. The Trust’s management evaluates whether there are conditions or events, considered in aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued.
On a consolidated basis, the Trust’s cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $2,231,586 as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of $1,873,298 from December 31, 2023. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the decrease in cash was primarily due to the monthly expenses related to the vacant greenhouse properties and paydown of the Greenhouse Loan. Of the total amount of cash as of December 31, 2024, approximately $2.2 million is non-restricted cash available for general corporate purposes and $37,000 is restricted cash related to the Greenhouse Loan.
On a consolidated basis, the Trust’s current loan liabilities totaled approximately $17.4 million as of December 31, 2024. The current loan liabilities include approximately $16.7 million of a bank loan secured by the majority of the greenhouse portfolio (the “Greenhouse Loan”) and which is in default and is non-recourse to the Trust. We are not current on payment of property taxes for the greenhouse portfolio which are included on the Balance Sheet as accrued expenses and liabilities held for sale for approximately $1,162,000. If the property tax remains delinquent, the greenhouse portfolio will be subject to foreclosure actions starting in 1Q 2026.
On a consolidated basis, the Trust’s current liabilities far exceed current assets. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Trust determined that there was substantial doubt as to its ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued as a result of current liabilities that far exceed current assets, net losses incurred, reduced revenue and increased property expenses related to the greenhouse portfolio. If the Trust’s plan to focus on selling greenhouse properties, entering into new leases, improving cash collections from existing tenants and raising capital in the form of debt or equity is effectively implemented, the Trust’s plan could potentially provide enough liquidity. However, the Trust cannot predict, with certainty, the outcome of its actions to generate liquidity. In addition, we are continuing to explore options related to a resolution of the Greenhouse Loan (see “Subsequent Events”).
In 2024, the Trust sold four properties in an effort to help with liquidity. The net proceeds from the sale of the Salisbury, MA property was approximately $662,000 of unrestricted cash and the approximately $504,000 of debt was eliminated from liabilities. We sold two greenhouse properties in a transaction that produced approximately $53,000 of restricted cash at closing and, during 2024, generated approximately $345,000 of restricted cash from the debt service related to the seller financing provided which had a remaining balance of $1,005,000 at December 31, 2024 and should help with liquidity to service the Greenhouse Loan. We sold one greenhouse property in a transaction that produced approximately $51,000 of the net proceeds used to service the Greenhouse Loan.
The Greenhouse Loan is in default and in March 2024, the lender filed a litigation seeking among other things, foreclosure and appointment of a receiver. The Greenhouse Loan is non-recourse to Power REIT which means that in the event it cannot resolve issues with the lender and they foreclose on the properties, Power REIT should be able to continue as a going concern albeit with a smaller portfolio of assets given that non-restricted cash should provide greater than twelve months of liquidity for capital needs unrelated to the greenhouse properties which are security for the Greenhouse Loan. The status with the lender may lead to distressed sales which would have a negative impact on our prospects. A forbearance agreement with the lender for the Greenhouse Loan was effective on May 10, 2024, which provides additional time to retire the loan. The expiration date of the original forbearance agreement was September 30, 2024. On September 30, 2024, the PW CanRE Holdings entered into an amendment to the forbearance agreement which moved the expiration of the forbearance agreement to January 31, 2025. As of the date of the filing, the forbearance agreement has terminated and the greenhouse portfolio is subject to foreclosure but we continue to explore options for a resolution with the bank (see Note 14—Subsequent Events to the Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024).
As of the filing date, The Trust’s current liabilities far exceed current assets. If the Trust’s plan to focus on selling greenhouse properties, entering into new leases, improving cash collections from existing tenants and raising capital in the form of debt or equity is effectively implemented, the Trust’s plan could potentially provide enough liquidity. However, the Trust cannot predict, with certainty, the outcome of its actions to generate liquidity.
Power REIT’s cash outlays at the parent company level consist principally of professional fees, consultant fees, NYSE American listing fees, legal, insurance, shareholder service company fees, auditing costs and general and administrative expenses. Our cash outlays related to our various property-owning subsidiaries consist principally of principal and interest expense on debts, property maintenance, property taxes, insurance, legal as well as other property related expenses that are not covered by tenants. To the extent we need to raise additional capital to meet our obligations, there can be no assurance that financing on favorable terms will be available when needed. If we are unable to sell certain assets when anticipated at prices anticipated, we may not have sufficient cash to fund operations and commitments.
4 –CONCENTRATIONS
Historically, the Trust’s revenue has been concentrated to a relatively limited number of investments, industries and lessees. As the Trust grows, its portfolio may remain concentrated in a limited number of investments. For the fiscal year ended 2024, Power REIT recognized approximately 88% of its consolidated revenue from three properties. The tenants are Norfolk Southern Railway, Regulus Solar LLC and Marengo Cannabis LLC which represent 32%,28% and 28% of consolidated revenue respectively. For the fiscal year ended 2023, Power REIT collected approximately 84% of its consolidated revenue from two properties. The tenants were Norfolk Southern Railway and Regulus Solar LLC which represented 45% and 39% of consolidated revenue respectively. The concentration percentages include the income from the recognition of security deposits related to defaulted leases.
5 –DISPOSITIONS
2024 Disposition
On December 26, 2024, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power REIT, PW CO CanRE JKL LLC, sold its interest in a property cannabis related greenhouse cultivation property located in Ordway, Colorado. The property was described in prior filings as Sherman 21 and 22 and was vacant and construction was incomplete. The purchaser was an unaffiliated third party and the price was established based on an arm’s length negotiation. The sale price was $80,000 and the net proceeds were used to pay down the loan secured by the greenhouse portfolio and other accrued expenses related to the property. The loss on sale recognized was approximately $147,000.
On January 8, 2024, two wholly owned subsidiaries of Power REIT, PW CO CanRE Sherman 6 LLC and PW CO CanRE MF LLC, sold two cannabis related greenhouse cultivation properties located in Ordway, Colorado to an affiliate of a tenant of one of the properties. The properties are described in prior filings as Sherman 6 (the tenant of which is affiliated with the tenant/purchaser) and Tamarack 14 which was vacant. The purchaser is an unaffiliated third party and the price was established based on an arm’s length negotiation. The sale price was $1,325,000. As part of the transaction, a subsidiary of the Trust provided seller financing in the amount of $1,250,000 with an initial 10% interest rate that increases over time to 15% until maturity. The seller financing has a three-year maturity with a fixed amortization schedule of $40,000 for the first and second months, $45,000 for the third month and $15,000 per month thereafter until maturity. The note is secured by a first mortgage on the properties and certain corporate and personal guarantees. The gain on sale recognized was approximately $213,000.
On January 30, 2024, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power REIT, PW Salisbury Solar LLC, sold its interest in a ground lease related to a utility scale solar farm located in Salisbury, Massachusetts. for gross proceeds of $1.2 million. The purchaser is an unaffiliated third party and the price was established based on an arm’s length negotiation. As part of the transaction, the Municipal Debt and the PWSS Term Loan were paid off. The gain on sale recognized was approximately $181,000 and the net book value of land upon sale was approximately $1,006,000.
2023 Disposition
On January 6, 2023, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power REIT, sold its interest in five ground leases related to utility scale solar farms located in Tulare County, California for gross proceeds of $2,500,000. The purchaser is an unaffiliated third party and the price was established based on an arm’s length negotiation. The properties were acquired by Power REIT in 2013 for $1,550,000 and Power REIT recognized a gain on sale of approximately $1,040,000.
On November 1, 2023, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power REIT (“PW SD”) sold its interest in a cannabis related greenhouse cultivation facility located in Maine to an affiliate of its tenant. PW SD had entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement related to this property that had been renegotiated as part of proceeding toward closing. The total consideration was $4,787,000, of which $3,400,000 was paid in cash, $537,000 was paid in the form of the release of the security deposit held by PW SD and seller financing in the form of an $850,000 note with an 8.5% interest rate that will accrue until maturity on October 30, 2025. The note is secured by a second mortgage on the property and certain corporate and personal guarantees. Of the net proceeds received from the Sweet Dirt sale, $1,642,188 was used to pay down the Greenhouse Loan. Power REIT recognized a gain on sale of approximately $13,500.
6 –DIRECT FINANCING LEASES AND OPERATING LEASES
Information as Lessor Under ASC Topic 842
To generate positive cash flow, as a lessor, the Trust leases its facilities to tenants in exchange for payments. The Trust’s leases for its railroad, solar farms and greenhouse cultivation facilities have lease terms ranging between 5 and 99 years. Payments from the Trust’s leases are either recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases or on a cash basis for tenants with collectability issues. Total revenue from its leases recognized for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is approximately $2,835,000 and $2,054,000, respectively.
Direct Financing Leases
The Railroad Lease provides for a base cash rental of $915,000 per annum, payable quarterly, for the current 99-year lease period. The leased properties are maintained entirely at the lessee’s expense. Under the terms of the Railroad Lease, which became effective October 16, 1964, NSC (formerly Norfolk and Western Railway Company) leased all of P&WV’s real properties, including its railroad lines, for a term of 99 years, renewable by the lessee upon the same terms for additional 99-year terms in perpetuity.
The Railroad Lease may be terminated by the lessee at the expiration of the initial term or any renewal term, or by default of NSC. In the event of termination, NSC is obligated to return to P&WV all properties covered by the Railroad Lease, together with sufficient cash and other assets to permit operation of the railroad for a period of one year. In addition, NSC would be obligated upon default or termination, to the extent NSC has not previously paid indebtedness due to P&WV, to settle remaining indebtedness owed to P&WV. The existing indebtedness owed to P&WV, including the ability of P&WV to make an immediate demand for payment of such amounts, was part of the subject of a multi-year litigation which concluded in 2017. Based on the outcome of the litigation, the indebtedness that has accrued on Power REIT’s tax books is deemed uncollectable and was written off for tax purposes in 2017. The amount of this indebtedness has not been reflected on P&WV’s financial statements which are consolidated into Power REIT’s financial statements and therefore for financial reporting purposes there was no change related thereto.
P&WV has determined that the lease term is perpetual (for GAAP accounting purposes only) because it is perceived that it would be un-economic for the lessee to terminate and the Lessee has control over its actions with respect to default and has unlimited renewal options. Accordingly, as of January 1, 1983, the rentals receivable of $915,000 per annum, recognizing renewal options by the lessee in perpetuity, were estimated to have a present value of $9,150,000, assuming an implicit interest rate of 10%. The Trust has evaluated their long-lived assets for impairment and concluded there are no impairment indicators as of December 31, 2024.
Operating Leases
Lease revenue from solar land and CEA properties are accounted for as operating leases. Any such leases with rent escalation provisions are recorded on a straight-line basis when the amount of escalation in lease payments is known at the time Power REIT enters into the lease agreement, or known at the time Power REIT assumes an existing lease agreement as part of an acquisition (e.g., an annual fixed percentage escalation) over the initial lease term, subject to a collectability assessment, with the difference between the contractual rent receipts and the straight-line amounts recorded as “deferred rent receivable” or “deferred rent liability”. Collectability of contractual rent is assessed at quarter-end for each tenant receivable using various criteria including past collection issues, the current economic and business environment affecting the tenant and guarantees. If collectability of the contractual rent stream is not deemed probable, revenue will only be recognized upon receipt of cash from the tenant. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the Trust did not write off any straight-line rent receivable against rental income. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, the Trust wrote off a net amount of approximately $315,000 in straight-line rent receivable against rental income. These tenants rent payments will be recorded as rental revenue on a cash basis. Expenses for which tenants are contractually obligated to pay, such as maintenance, property taxes and insurance expenses are not reflected in the Trust’s consolidated financial statements unless paid by the Trust.
Due to significant price compression in the wholesale cannabis market, most of our cannabis related tenants have experienced severe financial distress and have defaulted on leases and vacated properties. In addition, our food related CEA property in Nebraska has defaulted and the tenant have vacated the property. Unfortunately, starting in 2022, collections from the CEA portfolio has diminished to a nominal amount. The Trust is exploring strategic alternatives in respect to the CEA portfolio and has listed all of the assets for sale.
Below is a chart of operating leases for Power REIT as of December 31, 2024:
| Property Type/Name | Lease Start | Term (yrs) | Renewal Options | Triple Net Lease | Rent Recorded 2024 ($) | Rent Recorded 2023 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Farm Lease | ||||||
| Massachusetts | ||||||
| PWSS3 | Dec-11 | 22 | 2 x 5-years | Y | - | 89,494 |
| California | ||||||
| PWRS | Apr-14 | 20 | 2 x 5-years | Y | 803,117 | 803,117 |
| Greenhouse - Cannabis Lease | ||||||
| Ordway, Colorado | ||||||
| Maverick 11 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | - | 11,976 |
| Sherman 6 – Green St./Chronic3 | Jan-20 | 20 | 2 x 5- years | Y | - | 50,000 |
| Tamarack 7 (MIP)4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 55,000 | 15,000 |
| Tamarack 8 - Apotheke 5 | Jan-21 | 20 | 2 x 5-years | Y | 3,000 | - |
| Tamarack 131,2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 43,000 | - |
| Tamarack 27 and 281,2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 96,724 | - |
| Maverick 5 - Jacksons Farms 5 | Nov-21 | 20 | 2 x 5-years | Y | 29,368 | 4,790 |
| Desert Hot Springs, California1,2 | Feb-21 | 5 | N/A | Y | 104,984 | 18,746 |
| Marengo Township, Michigan1,2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 785,000 | - |
| $1,920,193 | $993,123 | |||||
| 1 | Property is vacant |
| 2 | Recognized security deposit as rent during 2024 |
| 3 | Sold in January 2024 |
| 4 | Month-to-month |
| 5 | Tenant is in default |
The following is a schedule by years of minimum future rentals on non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2024 for assets and assets held for sale where revenue recognition is considered on a straight-line basis:
| Assets Held for Use | |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $811,802 |
| 2026 | 820,004 |
| 2027 | 828,155 |
| 2028 | 836,388 |
| 2029 | 844,703 |
| Thereafter | 4,310,559 |
| Total | $8,451,611 |
7 –LONG-TERM DEBT
On December 31, 2012, as part of the Salisbury land acquisition, PW Salisbury Solar, LLC (“PWSS”) assumed existing municipal financing (“Municipal Debt”). The Municipal Debt has approximately 9 years remaining. The Municipal Debt has a simple interest rate of 5.0% that is paid annually, due on February 1 of each year. The balance of the Municipal Debt as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 was approximately $0 and $51,000, respectively. On January 30, 2024, the PWSS property was sold and the loan was paid off.
In July 2013, PWSS borrowed $750,000 from a regional bank (the “PWSS Term Loan”). The PWSS Term Loan carries a fixed interest rate of 5.0% for a term of 10 years and amortizes based on a 20-year principal amortization schedule. The PWSS Term Loan matured on August 1, 2023 and the bank has agreed to provide a 6-month extension of the maturity. The loan is secured by PWSS’ real estate assets and a parent guarantee from the Trust. The balance of the PWSS Term Loan as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 was approximately $0 and $456,000 (net of approximately $0 of capitalized dept costs), respectively. On January 30, 2024, the PWSS property was sold and the loan was paid off.
On November 6, 2015, PWRS entered into a loan agreement (the “2015 PWRS Loan Agreement”) with a lender for $10,150,000 (the “2015 PWRS Loan”). The 2015 PWRS Loan is secured by land and intangibles owned by PWRS. PWRS issued a note to the benefit of the lender dated November 6, 2015 with a maturity date of October 14, 2034 and a 4.34% interest rate. The 2015 PWRS Loan is non-recourse to Power REIT. The balance of the PWRS Bonds as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 was approximately $6,492,000 (net of approximately $213,000 of capitalized debt costs) and approximately $6,957,000 (net of approximately $235,000 of capitalized debt costs), respectively.
On November 25, 2019, Power REIT, through a newly formed subsidiary, PW PWV Holdings LLC (“PW PWV”), entered into a loan agreement (the “PW PWV Loan Agreement”) with a certain lender for $15,500,000 (the “PW PWV Loan”). The PW PWV Loan is secured by pledge of PW PWV’s equity interest in P&WV, its interest in the Railroad Lease and a security interest in a deposit account (the “Deposit Account”) pursuant to a Deposit Account Control Agreement dated November 25, 2019 into which the P&WV rental proceeds are deposited. Pursuant to the Deposit Account Control Agreement, P&WV has instructed its bank to transfer all monies deposited in the Deposit Account to the escrow agent as a dividend/distribution payment pursuant to the terms of the PW PWV Loan Agreement. The PW PWV Loan is evidenced by a note issued by PW PWV to the benefit of the lender for $15,500,000, with a fixed interest rate of 4.62% and fully amortizes over the life of the financing which matures in 2054 (35 years). The PW PWV Loan is non-recourse to Power REIT. The balance of the loan as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 was approximately $14,198,000 (net of approximately $267,000 of capitalized debt costs) and approximately $14,412,000 (net of approximately $276,000 of capitalized debt costs), respectively.
On December 21, 2021, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power REIT (“PW CanRE Holdings”) entered into a debt facility with initial availability of $20 million (the “Greenhouse Loan”). The facility is non-recourse to Power REIT and has perfected liens against all of Power REIT CEA portfolio properties except for the property located in Vinita, OK. The Greenhouse Loan had a 12 month draw period and then converts to a term loan that is fully amortizing over five years. The interest rate on the Greenhouse Loan was 5.52% with an additional default interest rate of 5.0% and throughout the term of the loan, a debt service coverage ratio of equal to or greater than 2.00 to 1.00 must be maintained. On October 28, 2022, the terms of the Greenhouse Loan were amended such that the amortization period was extended from 5 years to 10 years for the calculation of debt service coverage ratio and a 6-month debt service payment reserve requirement of $1 million was established. On March 13, 2023 an additional modification of the terms of the Greenhouse Loan was implemented which is summarized as follows:
| - | The total commitment was reduced from $20 million to $16 million. |
|---|---|
| - | The interest rate was changed to the greater of: (i) 1% above the Prime rate and (ii) 8.75%. |
| - | Monthly payments on the Greenhouse Loan will be interest only until maturity. |
| - | A portion of the proceeds from the sale of assets within the Borrowing Base for the Greenhouse Loan will be required to pay the outstanding loan amount. |
| - | The maturity date of the Greenhouse Loan was changed to December 21, 2025. |
| - | The Debt Service Coverage ratio will be 1.50 to 1.00 and the test will be performed on an annual basis and is eliminated until the calendar year 2024. |
| - | The definition of assets included in the Borrowing Base for the Greenhouse Loan no longer eliminates assets where tenants are in default for failure to make timely rent payments. |
| - | An agreed upon minimum liquidity amount shall be maintained in the amount of $1 million. |
| - | A $160,000 fee will be charged by the bank for the modification. |
Debt issuance expenses of $0 have been capitalized during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Amortization of approximately $0 and $265,000 has been recognized for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively and $0 and approximately $46,000 deferred debt issuance costs were re-classed as contra liability upon the loan commitment reduction for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The balance of the loan as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is approximately $16,720,000 (approximately $13.3 million of principal, $2.1 million of interest and default interest and 1.3 million of loan expenses) and $14,358,000. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Trust recognized $0 and $160,000, respectively of loan modification expense. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Trust recognized approximately $850,000 and $0, respectively, of late charges, forbearance fees, legal fees, foreclosure fees and appraisal fees which is included in interest expense in Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, approximately $3,384,000 of accrued loan expenses related to the Greenhouse Loan is classified as current portion of long-term debt on the Balance Sheet.
As of December 31, 2024, PW CanRe Holdings, LLC has an outstanding balance on the Greenhouse Loan of $16,720,000. The lender has declared a default of the loan which allows for the acceleration of the Greenhouse Loan which is being treated as a current debt obligation. On March 13, 2024, East West Bank (“EWB”) initiated a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles (Case 24STCV06180) against PW CanRE Holdings, LLC, PW CanRE of Colorado Holdings LLC, PW ME CanRE SD LLC, PW CO CanRE Walsenburg LLC, PW Co CanRE JKL LLC, PW CO CanRE JAB LLC, PW CO CanRE Tam 19 LLC, PW CO CanRE Mav 14 LLC, PW CO CanRE Gas Station LLC, PW CO CanRE Grail LLC, PW CO CanRE Tam 7 LLC, PW CO CanRE Cloud Nine LLC, PW CO CanRE Apotheke LLC, PW CO CanRE Mav 5 LLC, PW CO CanRE MF LLC, PW MillPro NE LLC, PW CA CanRE Canndescent LLC and PW MI CanRE Marengo LLC. The litigation relates to a loan secured by various properties held by PW CanRE Holdings, LLC through its ownership of the various subsidiaries that are also named in the complaint. The complaint is seeking (i) Judicial Foreclosure (ii) Specific Performance (iii) Appointment of Receiver; (iv) Injunctive Relief; (v) Breach of Contract (Security Agreement); (vi) Breach of Contract (Guaranty); (vii) Money Due; and (viii) Account Stated. There can be no assurance that PW CanRe, LLC Holdings will be able to satisfy the requirements of the lender which could result in the foreclosure of collateral. Although the Greenhouse Loan is non-recourse to Power REIT, foreclosure of properties would result in a decrease in assets and potential income to Power REIT. A forbearance agreement with the lender for the Greenhouse Loan was effective on May 10, 2024, which provides additional time to retire the loan. The expiration date of the original forbearance agreement was September 30, 2024. On September 30, 2024, the Trust entered into an amendment to the forbearance agreement which moved the expiration of the forbearance agreement to January 31, 2025. As of the date of the filing, the forbearance agreement has terminated and the greenhouse portfolio is subject to foreclosure but we continue to explore options for a resolution with the bank (see Note 14 to Consolidated Financial Statements – Subsequent Events appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K).
The amount of principal payments remaining on Power REIT’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2024 is as follows:
| Total Debt | |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,468,764 |
| 2026 | $791,212 |
| 2027 | $835,036 |
| 2028 | $880,909 |
| 2029 | $928,923 |
| Thereafter | $16,985,073 |
| Long term debt | $37,889,917 |
8 –IMPAIRMENTS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Trust concluded that an impairment of value of certain assets within its greenhouse portfolio was appropriate based on market conditions. The impairment takes into account assets held for sale. During the year ended December 31, 2024, subsidiaries of the Trust listed additional properties for sale. During 2024 and 2023, the Trust recorded approximately $20.0 million and $8.2 million in non-cash impairment charges.
The bulk of the greenhouse portfolio is security for the Greenhouse Loan which is in default which may negatively impact the values received from marketing these assets for sale.
A summary of the Trust’s impairment expense for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is below:
| Impairment Expense | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year Ended | ||
| December 31, | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Assets Held for Sale | $16,493,263 | $5,692,131 |
| Long-Lived Assets | 3,460,997 | 2,543,005 |
| Impairment Expenses | $19,954,260 | $8,235,136 |
Any decline in the estimated fair values of our assets could result in impairment charges in the future. It is possible that such impairments, if required, could be material.
The Trust has aggregated and classified the assets and liabilities of this business as held for sale in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024. The prior period comparative balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 is recast to achieve comparability. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 also included the Salisbury, Sherman 6 and Sherman 21 and 22 properties which were sold during 2024 and therefore removed from the December 31, 2024 column. The assets and liabilities of assets held for sale were as follows:
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Land | 1,640,875 | 3,949,827 |
| Greenhouse cultivation and processing facilities, net of accumulated depreciation | 23,647,410 | 44,434,266 |
| Prepaid Expense | 460,698 | 2,460 |
| Deferred rent receivable | - | 13,169 |
| Other assets | 68,022 | 81,533 |
| TOTAL ASSETS - Held for sale | 25,817,005 | 48,481,255 |
| LIABILITIES | ||
| Accounts payable | 139,355 | 847,795 |
| Tenant security deposits | - | 992,216 |
| Prepaid rent | - | 33,000 |
| Accrued expenses | 1,174,289 | 760,210 |
| Other liabilities | 356,454 | 57,675 |
| Current portion of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount | - | 462,411 |
| Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount | - | 44,712 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES - Held for sale | 1,670,098 | 3,198,019 |
Other Liabilities
Other liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is approximately $356,000 and $58,000, respectively. Other liabilities for 2023 represents the finance loan agreement for the tractor used at the Nebraska greenhouse. The loan is payable annually over five years with a 1.9% interest rate and matures on August 21, 2028 which is in default. Other liabilities for 2024 represents the same tractor finance loan agreement in addition to a finance agreement for a property insurance policy for properties that are considered held for sale.
Other Assets
Other assets as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is approximately $68,000 and $82,000, respectively. Other assets for 2023 and 2024 represent a tractor purchased by PW MillPro NE on August 21, 2023 for use at the Nebraska greenhouse (net of depreciation), and a security deposit for the electric company that was paid for a property considered held for sale.
9 –EQUITY AND LONG-TERM COMPENSATION
Summary of Stock Based Compensation Activity
Power REIT’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, which superseded the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan, was adopted by the Board on May 27, 2020 and approved by shareholders on June 24, 2020. It provides for the grant of the following awards: (i) Incentive Stock Options; (ii) Nonstatutory Stock Options; (iii) SARs; (iv) Restricted Stock Awards; (v) RSU Awards; (vi) Performance Awards; and (vii) Other Awards. The Plan’s purpose is to secure and retain the services of Employees, Directors and Consultants, to provide incentives for such persons to exert maximum efforts for the success of the Trust and to provide a means by which such persons may be given an opportunity to benefit from increases in value of the common Stock through the granting of awards. As of December 31, 2024, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to outstanding awards is currently 1,925,002 which is subject to adjustment per the Plan.
Summary of Stock Based Compensation Activity – Options
On July 15, 2022, the Trust granted non-qualified stock options (“options”) to acquire an aggregate 205,000 shares of common stock at a price of $13.44 to its independent trustees and officers. The term of each option is 10 years. The options vest over three years as follows: in a series of thirty-six (36) equal monthly installments measured from the Vesting Commencement Date on the same date of the month as the Vesting Commencement Date which is August 1, 2022.
The Trust accounts for share-based payments using the fair value method. The Trust recognizes all share-based payments in our financial statements based on their grant date fair values and market closing price, calculated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model.
The following assumptions were made to estimate fair value:
| Expected Volatility | 63% |
|---|---|
| Expected Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Expected Term (in years) | 5.8 |
| Risk Free Rate | 3.05% |
| Estimate of Forfeiture Rate | 0% |
The Trust uses historical data to estimate dividend yield and volatility and the “simplified method” as described in the SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin #110 to determine the expected term of the option grants. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the options is based on the U.S. treasury yield curve on the grant date. The Trust does not have historical data of forfeiture, and as a policy, has used a 0 percent forfeiture rate in calculating unrecognized share-based compensation expense and will instead, account for forfeitures as they occur. On January 31, 2023,6,250 options and on April 30, 2023,1,250 options were forfeited by an employee who is no longer employed by the Trust. On February 29, 2024,4,722 options were forfeited due to the death of a Trustee.
The summary of stock-based compensation activity for the year ended December 31, 2024, with respect to the Trust’s stock options, is as follows:
| Summary of Activity - Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted | |||
| Number of | Average | Aggregate | |
| Options | Exercise Price | Intrinsic Value | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 197,500 | $13.44 | - |
| Options Forfeited | (4,722) | 13.44 | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 192,778 | 13.44 | - |
| Options exercisable as of December 31, 2024 | 156,319 | $13.44 | - |
The weighted average remaining term of the options is 7.35 years.
The summary of Plan activity for the year ended December 31, 2023, with respect to the Trust’s stock options, was as follows:
Summary of Activity – Options
| Weighted | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of | Average Exercise | Aggregate Intrinsic | |
| Options | Price | Value | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2022 | 205,000 | $13.44 | - |
| Options Forfeited | (7,500) | 13.44 | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 197,500 | 13.44 | - |
| Options exercisable as of December 31, 2023 | 93,264 | $13.44 | - |
Summary of Stock Based Compensation Activity – Restricted Stock
During 2024 and 2023, the Trust did not grant any shares of restricted stock to its officer or independent trustees.
The summary of stock-based compensation activity for the year ended December 31, 2024, with respect to the Trust’s restricted stock, was as follows:
Summary of Activity - Restricted Stock
| Number of | Weighted | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares of | Average | |
| Restricted | Grant Date | |
| Stock | Fair Value | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 13,415 | 18.50 |
| Plan Awards | - | - |
| Restricted Stock Forfeited | - | - |
| Restricted Stock Vested | (9,528) | 20.57 |
| Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 3,887 | 13.44 |
The summary of stock-based compensation activity for the year ended December 31, 2023, with respect to the Trust’s restricted stock, was as follows:
Summary of Activity - Restricted Stock
| Number of | Weighted | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares of | Average | |
| Restricted | Grant Date | |
| Stock | Fair Value | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2022 | 28,182 | 21.64 |
| Plan Awards | - | - |
| Restricted Stock Forfeited | - | - |
| Restricted Stock Vested | (14,767) | 24.48 |
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | 13,415 | 18.50 |
Stock-based Compensation
During 2024, the Trust recorded approximately $196,000 of non-cash expense related to restricted stock and approximately $498,000 of non-cash expense related to options granted compared to approximately $361,000 of non-cash expense related to restricted stock and $524,000 non-cash expense related to options granted in 2022. As of December 31, 2024, there was approximately $52,000 of total unrecognized share-based compensation expense for restricted stock and approximately $302,000 of total unrecognized share-based compensation expense for options, which will be recognized through the third quarter of 2025. The Trust does not currently have a policy regarding the repurchase of shares on the open market related to equity awards.
10 -INCOME TAXES
The Trust is organized as a Maryland-domiciled real estate investment trust and has elected to be treated under the Internal Revenue Code as a real estate investment trust. As such, the Trust does not pay Federal taxes on taxable income and capital gains to the extent that they are distributed to shareholders. In order to maintain qualified status, at least 90% of annual ordinary taxable income must be distributed; it is the intention of the trustees to continue to make sufficient distributions to maintain qualified status. As of December 31, 2023, the last tax return completed to date, the Trust has a net operating loss of $30.8 million, which is available to meet this requirement.
Under the Railroad Lease, NSC reimburses P&WV, in the form of additional cash rent, for all taxes and governmental charges imposed upon the assets leased by NSC from P&WV, except for taxes relating to cash rent payments made by the lessee. Due to the treatment of the Railroad Lease as a direct financing lease for financial reporting purposes, the tax basis of the leased property is higher than the basis of the leased property as reported in these consolidated financial statements.
The Trust has implemented the accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes using the provisions of FASB ASC 740,Income Taxes. Using that guidance, tax positions initially need to be recognized in the financial statements when it is more-likely-than-not the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities.
The Trust is generally no longer subject to examination by income taxing authorities for years ended prior to December 31, 2020.
11 –SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Trust operates asone single reportable segment as the operations are managed and reviewed on a consolidated basis. The Trust’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) is its Chief Executive Officer, who is responsible for making strategic decisions regarding the Trust’s real estate portfolio. The CODM evaluates the performance of the portfolio as a whole based on net operating income, total assets and the performance of specific property categories. Performance is assessed by analyzing consolidated financial results and the CODM makes resource allocation decisions related to acquisition, dispositions, capital expenditures and leasing activities. No separate evaluation of individual property types is made at the operating segment level, rather performance is reviewed based on the overall portfolio’s performance.
12 -RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Power REIT, through subsidiaries, had a relationship with subsidiaries of Millennium Sustainable Ventures Corp., formerly Millennium Investment and Acquisition Company Inc. (“MILC’). David H. Lesser, Power REIT’s Chairman and CEO, is also Chairman and CEO of MILC. MILC, through subsidiaries or affiliates, established cannabis and food crop cultivation projects and entered into leases related to the Trust’s Oklahoma, Michigan and Nebraska properties and MILC is a lender to the tenant of one of the Trust’s Colorado properties. As of December 31, 2024, these properties were not operational and the Trust is evaluating alternatives related thereto. Total rental income recognized for the years ended December 31, 2023 from the tenants that are affiliated with MILC in Colorado, Oklahoma, Michigan and Nebraska was $0 compared to total rental income recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 from the affiliated tenants in Colorado, Oklahoma, Michigan and Nebraska of $0, $0, $785,000 and $0 respectively. Power REIT retained former employees of MILC to maintain and upkeep the property in Nebraska. The MILC employees were initially paid through a payroll service used by a subsidiary of MILC and a subsidiary of Power REIT reimbursed MILC for the actual expenses related hereto. For the year ended December 31, 2023, total payments to MILC for payroll is $162,700. This arrangement ended in January 2024.
Effective March 1, 2022, the Sweet Dirt Lease was amended (the “Sweet Dirt Lease Second Amendment”) to provide funding in the amount of $3,508,000 to add additional items to the property improvement budget for the construction of a Cogeneration / Absorption Chiller project to the Sweet Dirt Property. A portion of the property improvement budget, amounting to $2,205,000, was to be supplied by IntelliGen Power Systems LLC (“IntelliGen”) which is owned by HBP, an affiliate of David Lesser, Power REIT’s Chairman and CEO. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, a total of $1,102,500 and $1,102,500 had been paid to IntelliGen Power Systems LLC for equipment supplied. On January 23, 2023, the Sweet Dirt lease was amended to reduce the amount of improvements to be funded by PW SD to eliminate the remaining funding to IntelliGen Power Systems with a corresponding reduction in lease payments to maintain the same overall yield. Based on the amendment of the terms with IntelliGen, a total of $1,102,500 was paid for equipment supplied.
Under the Trust’s Declaration of Trust, the Trust may enter into transactions in which trustees, officers or employees have a financial interest; provided however, that in the case of a material financial interest, the transaction shall be disclosed to the Board of Trustees or the transaction shall be fair and reasonable. After consideration of the conditions and terms of the payment to an affiliate of HBP for accounting and administrative support, the independent trustees approved the agreement with the affiliate of HBP described above, finding the aforementioned arrangements to be fair and reasonable and in the interest of the Trust.
13 -CONTINGENCY
The Trust’s wholly-owned subsidiary, P&WV, is subject to various restrictions imposed by the Railroad Lease with NSC, including restrictions on share and debt issuance, including guarantees.
14 -SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On February 6, 2025, our wholly owned subsidiary, PW CO CanRE JKL LLC received a Final Order and Entry of Judgement in favor of PW CO CanRE JKL LLC against the former tenant and guarantors of the lease in the amount of $10,988,749. The ruling eliminated claims by the former tenant against PW CO CanRE JKL LLC. The Trust is evaluating the potential to collect against this litigation for this Judgement, but will treat any recovery on a cash basis for accounting purposes.
On January 31, 2025 a wholly owned subsidiary of Power REIT, PW CO CanRE JAB LLC, sold one of its interest in a cannabis related greenhouse cultivation property located in Ordway, Colorado. The property was described in prior filings as Tam 18 and was vacant. The purchaser was an unaffiliated third party and the price was established based on an arm’s length negotiation. The sale price was $200,000 and the net proceeds were used to pay down the Greenhouse Loan and pay other accrued expenses related to the property. There wasno gain/loss on sale recognized.
On January 24, 2025 we entered into a sales agreement (the “Sales Agreement”), with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners pursuant to which we may, from time to time, issue and sell our Common Shares, however, the Sales Agent is not obligated to sell any shares of Common Stock and there are limits on the dollar amount of shares of common stock we can sell pursuant to the Sales Agreement. In addition, our ability to raise capital through the sale of securities may be limited by the rules of the SEC and NYSE American LLC (“NYSE American”) that place limits on the number and dollar amount of securities that may be sold. There can be no assurances that we will be able to raise the funds needed, especially in light of the fact that our ability to sell securities registered on our registration statement on Form S-3 will be limited until such time the market value of our voting securities held by non-affiliates is $75 million or more.
The forbearance agreement related to the Greenhouse Loan terminated on January 31, 2025 and the greenhouse portfolio is subject to foreclosure but we continue to explore options for a resolution with the bank.
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