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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED)
For the Fiscal year ended June 30, 1996
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)
For the transition period from _____________ to_______________
Commission file number 1-8122 .
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GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 94-1424307 .
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
One Montgomery Street, - Telesis Tower,
San Francisco, CA 94104
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(415)956-1990
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
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Common Stock New York Stock Exchange
Pacific Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein and will not be contained, to the best
of registrant's knowledge, in its definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ ]
The aggregate market value of voting common stock held by nonaffiliates of the
registrant as of August 15, 1996 was approximately $14,337,298.
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock as of
August 15, 1996 was 8,916,415 shares.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
None.
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GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER PAGE Page
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
Part I.
Item 1. Business 3
Item 2. Properties 6
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 6
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 6
Part II.
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity
and Related Stockholder Matters 7
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 8-9
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial 10-16
Condition and Results of Operations
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 17-43
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 43
Part III.
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant 44-45
Item 11. Executive Compensation 46-51
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
Owners and Management 52-54
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 54
Part IV.
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules,
and Reports on Form 8-K 55-60
SIGNATURES 61-62
EXHIBIT INDEX 63
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GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
PART I
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
Grubb & Ellis Company, a Delaware corporation organized in 1980, is the
successor by merger to a real estate brokerage company first established in
California in 1958. Grubb & Ellis Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries
(the "Company") is a commercial real estate information and services company
that provides services to real estate owners/investors and tenants including
commercial brokerage and property and facilities management. Additionally, the
Company provides mortgage brokerage, appraisal, consultation and asset
management services. The Company also provided residential brokerage services
until November 1994 when it sold its remaining residential real estate business
in Southern California.
Based on revenue, the Company is one of the largest commercial real estate
services companies in the United States and is the largest such publicly-traded
company (NYSE). Axiom Real Estate Management, Inc. ("Axiom"), presently a
wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (until January 24, 1996 Axiom was a
majority owned subsidiary), provides property and facilities management services
and is one of the largest property management firms in the country with
approximately 65 million square feet of property under management. At June 30,
1996, the Company had 87 offices in 60 cities in 18 states and the District of
Columbia, with approximately 1,095 commercial brokerage salespersons, 694 non-
agent employees and 1,158 Axiom property management staff. The cost of the
property management staff is substantially reimbursed by clients.
The Company maintains informal business relationships with full-service real
estate firms in England, France, Italy, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Asia
and the Pacific Basin and has established its own representative office in
Europe.
The Company changed its reporting period from a calendar year to a fiscal year
ending June 30 commencing in 1996 as further described in Note 1 of the Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8 of this Report.
COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE
The Company acts as a sales or leasing agent for commercial properties, which
include office, industrial, retail, apartment and hotel properties, as well as
undeveloped land. Properties range in size and type from single, free-standing
locations to multi-level, mixed-use projects. The Company's offices are
typically located in or near major metropolitan areas. Commercial brokerage
comprised approximately 81% of the Company's operating revenue for the year
ended June 30, 1996.
The majority of commercial brokerage salespersons, who are primarily leasing
agents, focus their activities on one type of commercial property (office,
industrial or retail) in a specific market area. Most of the Company's other
salespersons broker the sale of commercial investment property or undeveloped
land. The majority of salespersons are independent contractors of the Company,
although in certain offices, salespersons are hired as employees.
Over the past eighteen months, the Company increased its Institutional Services
Group ("ISG") and Corporate Services Group ("CSG") capabilities. The objective
of these groups is to provide a single source of value-added services for multi-
market real estate owners and investors, all delivered through a single point of
contact.
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ISG services insurance companies, pension fund advisors, real estate investment
trusts, syndicators and other portfolio buyers by assisting with the
acquisition, sale, financing or recapitalization of real estate assets. CSG
services Fortune 500 firms that outsource all or a portion of their real estate
planning and implementation activities.
OTHER REAL ESTATE SERVICES
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Substantially all of the Company's facilities and property management services
are conducted through Axiom, which managed approximately 65 million square feet
of property, including approximately 18 million square feet of facilities of
International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM"), as of June 30, 1996.
The Company provides property and facilities management services to owners of
office, retail, industrial and multi-family residential real estate. These
services include tenant relations, facilities and construction management,
financial reporting and analysis, and engineering consultation. Property
management clients include pension funds, developers, financial institutions,
corporate and individual owners and syndicators. The principal markets for the
Company's property management services are in Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New
Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington, D.C. Property and
facilities management fees constituted approximately 11% of the Company's
operating revenue for the year ended June 30, 1996.
On January 24, 1996, the Company completed the purchase of the minority interest
held by IBM in Axiom as further described in Note 2 of the Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8 of this report.
APPRAISAL AND CONSULTING
The Company offers appraisal and consulting services through offices in
California, Ohio and New York. Most of these resources are located within
commercial brokerage services offices. Appraisal and consulting services
primarily include valuation of single properties and real estate portfolios,
expert witness testimony, market and feasibility studies and investment
analysis.
OTHER SERVICES
Other revenue is derived from commercial mortgage brokerage operations and from
the Company's partnership and joint venture activities. Partnership and joint
venture activities are not a significant portion of the Company's business, and
the Company does not anticipate expansion of activity in this area.
RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
In November 1994, the Company sold its remaining residential brokerage
operations in Southern California. Commissions from residential brokerage
constituted approximately 5% of the Company's operating revenue for the year
ended June 30, 1994. The Company fully reserved for the closure/sale of its
residential brokerage operations in Southern California in December 1993,
therefore, operating revenues and expenses from residential brokerage operations
subsequent to that date are included in "Other income, net", but have no impact
on net income.
Beginning in 1989, the Company provided residential mortgage brokerage services
through Grubb & Ellis Mortgage Services, Inc. ("GEMS"), a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company. The Company completed the closure of its GEMS
offices in November 1994.
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COMPETITION
Although the Company ranks among the largest national commercial real estate
information and services organizations in the United States in terms of revenue,
the real estate brokerage industry is fragmented and highly competitive. Thus,
the Company's most significant competition in a particular market may be one or
both of the other two national firms, and/or regional and local firms, in any
combination. In addition, companies not previously engaged primarily in the
real estate services business, but with substantial financial resources, now
provide real estate or real estate related services. For example, certain
insurance companies, Wall Street investment firms, national property management
firms and major real estate developers participate in more traditional
commercial brokerage activities.
As a result of the recent recessionary economy and depressed real estate markets
in much of the country, a number of real estate services firms have decreased
their size and/or left the business entirely during the last five years. Real
estate companies may compete on the pricing of services, service delivery
capability (for example, the ability to deliver multiple services to a client or
the ability to deliver the same services in a number of different markets)
and/or proven record of success. Due to the relative strength and longevity of
the Company's position in the markets in which it presently operates, its
ability to offer clients a range of ancillary real estate services on a local,
regional and national basis, decreased competition in certain markets and the
Company's improved capital base, the Company believes that it can operate
successfully in the future in this highly competitive industry although there
can be no assurances in this regard.
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
A number of states and localities have adopted laws and regulations imposing
environmental controls, disclosure rules and zoning restrictions which have
impacted the management, development, use, and/or sale of real estate.
Additionally, new or modified environmental regulations could develop in a
manner which have not, but could, adversely affect the Company's commercial
brokerage and property management operations. The Company's financial results
and competitive position for the fiscal year 1996 have not been materially
impacted by its compliance with environmental laws or regulations, and no
material capital expenditures relating to such compliance are planned.
SEASONALITY
The Company has typically experienced its lowest quarterly revenue in the
quarter ending March 31 of each year with higher and more consistent revenue in
the quarters ending June 30 and September 30. The quarter ending December 31
has historically provided the highest quarterly level of revenue due to
increased activity caused by the desire of clients to complete transactions by
calendar year-end. Revenue in any given quarter during the years ended June 30,
1996, 1995 and 1994, as a percentage of total annual revenue, ranged from a high
of 31.2% to a low of 19.0%, as adjusted to eliminate the effect of operations
sold or closed.
The Company changed its reporting period from a calendar year to a fiscal year
ending June 30 commencing in 1996 as further described in Note 1 of the Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8 of this Report.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company leases all of its office space. The terms of the leases vary
depending on the size and location of the office. As of June 30, 1996, the
Company leased approximately 586,000 square feet of office space in 67 locations
under leases which expire at various dates through June 30, 2004. For those
leases which are not renewable, the Company believes there is adequate
alternative office space available at acceptable rental rates to meet its needs.
As of June 30, 1996, approximately 61,000 square feet of the above mentioned
office space was subleased under agreements in which the Company acts as a
sublessor. For further information, see Note 9 of the Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements under Item 8 of this Report, which Note is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The information called for by Item 3 is included in Note 9 of the Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8 of this Report, which Note is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The 1996 annual meeting of stockholders of the Company was held on May 14, 1996.
At the meeting all seven directors were re-elected with the following vote:
For Withheld
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Joe F. Hanauer 15,828,037 181,065
Neil R. Young 15,829,035 180,067
R. David Anacker 15,827,623 181,479
Lawrence S. Bacow 15,829,123 179,979
Reuben S. Leibowitz 15,827,980 181,122
Robert J. McLaughlin 15,829,123 179,979
John D. Santoleri 15,827,920 181,182
Also at the meeting an amendment to the 1990 Amended and Restated Stock Option
Plan was approved, which increased the number of shares authorized for the plan
to 1,500,000 shares and provided greater flexibility in setting exercise terms,
by the following vote: 15,671,542 in favor; 312,800 against; and 24,760
abstained.
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GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
PART II
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
The principal markets for the Company's common stock are the New York and
Pacific Stock Exchanges. The following table sets forth the high and low sales
prices of the Company's common stock on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") for
each quarter of the years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995.
1996 1995
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High Low High Low
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First Quarter $2 3/4 $1 7/8 $2 7/8 $1 5/8
Second Quarter 2 5/8 1 7/8 2 3/8 1 7/8
Third Quarter 3 1 7/8 2 1/2 1 7/8
Fourth Quarter 5 1/4 2 1/4 2 5/8 2
As of September 1, 1996, there were 2,367 registered holders of the Company's
common stock.
No cash dividends were declared on the Company's common or preferred stock
during the years ended June 30, 1996 or 1995.
Any dividend payments with respect to the common stock will be subject to the
restrictions in a certain debt agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company
of America ("Prudential"). The agreement prohibits the payment of cash
dividends on and repurchases of the Company's common stock.
The Company currently and for some time has not met certain criteria for the
continued listing of its common stock on the NYSE. Although the NYSE has
informed the Company that it is closely monitoring the Company's continued
listing status, it has not notified the Company of any plans to delist the
common stock. The common stock is also listed on the Pacific Stock Exchange.
In the event of delisting by the NYSE, the Company will use its best efforts to
have its common stock continue to be listed on the Pacific Stock Exchange and/or
traded in another exchange or market, such as the over-the-counter market.
However, the delisting of the common stock by the NYSE could have an adverse
impact on the market price and liquidity of the common stock.
As of September 1, 1996, the Company had 8,916,415 shares of common stock
outstanding. In addition, the Company has outstanding certain Senior
Convertible Preferred Stock and Junior Convertible Preferred Stock, which are
convertible into approximately 7.8 million shares of common stock, as well as
warrants to purchase approximately 1.7 million shares of common stock. See Note
5 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company also has
outstanding options to purchase approximately 1.1 million shares of common stock
under certain Company plans. Combined with the currently outstanding shares of
common stock, the conversion of such shares of Senior and Junior Convertible
Preferred Stock and the exercise of such warrants and options, which would
result in a total of
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approximately 19.5 million shares of common stock, would dilute the
proportionate equity interests of the holders of the common stock. Sales of
substantial amounts of common stock (including shares issued upon the exercise
of warrants or options), or the perception that such sales could occur, could
adversely affect prevailing market prices for the common stock.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
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<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended June 30, (1)
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(Unaudited)
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1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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(in thousands, except per share amounts and shares)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Total revenue $ 193,728 $ 185,784 $ 185,182 $ 207,410 $ 240,323
Net income (loss) $ 2,102 $ 1,556 $ (17,540) $ (58,186) $ (49,317)
Dividends applicable to preferred
stockholders:
Accretion of liquidation preference $ - $ (877) $ (2,494) $ (998) $ -
Dividends in arrears $ (3,012) $ (1,862) $ - $ - $ -
Net loss applicable
to common stockholders $ (910) $ (1,183) $ (20,034) $ (59,184) $ (49,317)
Loss per common share and
equivalents (2) $ (.10) $ (.16) $ (4.92) $ (15.66) $ (14.54)
Weighted average common shares and
equivalents (3) 8,870,720 7,271,257 4,073,715 3,778,645 3,390,763
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(1) The Company reduced its residential real estate operations by selling
certain operations or closing certain offices in the calendar years from
1991 through 1994. The remaining residential real estate operations were
fully reserved for in December 1993. Operating revenue included
residential real estate brokerage commissions of $9.0 million, $34.7
million and $61.6 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1994, 1993
and 1992, respectively. Net income (loss) and per share data reported on
the above table reflect expenses related to special charges and unusual
items in the amounts of $13.2 million, $44.9 million and $37.0 million for
the fiscal years ended June 30, 1994, 1993 and 1992, respectively.
Favorable adjustments of $462,000 and $2.6 million to special charges and
unusual items are included in the results for the fiscal years ended June
30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. For information regarding comparability
of this data as it may relate to future periods, see discussion in Item 7,
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) Loss per common share and equivalents was $2.91 for the year ended June 30,
1992 prior to the one-for-five reverse stock split on January 29, 1993.
(3) Weighted average common shares and equivalents were 16,953,818 for the year
ended June 30, 1992, prior to the one-for-five reverse stock split on
January 29, 1993.
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Five Year Comparison of Selected Financial and Other Data for the Company:
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<CAPTION>
As of June 30,
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Unaudited
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1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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(in thousands, except per share amounts, shares and staff data)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Total assets $ 29,658 $ 29,741 $ 32,142 $ 43,628 $ 71,789
Working capital
(deficit) $ 6,285 $ 2,615 $ (19,437) $ 527 $ (7,771)
Long-term liabilities $ 40,683 $ 40,996 $ 32,392 $ 43,925 $ 34,489
Redeemable convertible
preferred stock $ - $ - $ 31,308 $ 26,681 $ -
Common stockholders'
equity (deficit) $ (27,475) $ (29,793) $ (73,538) $ (53,638) $ 2,037
Total staff 2,947 3,070 2,983 4,291 4,322
Book value per
common share (1) $ (3.08) $ (3.38) $ (17.87) $ (13.21) $ 0.58
Common shares
outstanding (2) 8,916,415 8,810,220 4,114,549 4,060,268 3,526,452
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(1) Book value per common share was $0.12 as of June 30, 1992 prior to the one-
for-five reverse stock split on January 29, 1993.
(2) Common shares outstanding were 17,632,261 as of June 30, 1992 prior to the
one-for-five reverse stock split on January 29, 1993.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
On February 5, 1996, the Board of Directors of the Company changed the Company's
reporting year ending December 31 to a fiscal year ending June 30 commencing in
1996. This change is intended to enable management to improve the Company's
planning capability related to its natural business cycle, as well as enable it
to modify business decisions earlier in the fiscal year in response to cash
flows generated during its typically strongest revenue quarter which ends
December 31. The consolidated financial statements for the current and prior
years presented in Item 8 have been recast based on the fiscal years ending
June 30.
During 1990 to 1993, the Company recorded $113.4 million of special charges and
unusual items related to the write-off of goodwill recorded in connection with
business acquisitions in the middle to late 1980's, severance and office closure
costs, legal expense and estimated settlement provisions and the write-off of
equity investments in joint ventures and other real estate owned. Remaining
unamortized goodwill was written-off in December 1993 and represented the
majority of the $13.2 million of special charges and unusual items recorded in
the year ended June 30, 1994 ("Fiscal 1994"). By December 1994, the Company had
substantially completed the process begun in 1990 of selling and closing
unprofitable offices and non-strategic businesses.
In November 1994, the Company completed a financial restructuring (the "1994
Recapitalization"), including a rights offering to stockholders, amendments to
existing debt agreements with The Prudential Insurance Company of America
("Prudential") and amendments to existing preferred stock. The 1994
Recapitalization resulted in a total reduction of liabilities of approximately
$6.2 million and an increase in equity of approximately $42.2 million.
In January 1996, the Company completed the acquisition of the minority interest
in Axiom Real Estate Management, Inc. ("Axiom"), its property and facilities
management subsidiary. Now that the Company owns 100% of Axiom, it intends to
create synergies that can be valuable to Axiom, the Company and their clients.
The Company reported net income of $2.1 million and $1.6 million for the years
ended June 30, 1996 ("Fiscal 1996") and June 30, 1995 ("Fiscal 1995"),
respectively. The reporting of two consecutive profitable years was last
accomplished a decade ago. Operating income excluding special charges and
unusual items increased from a loss of $2.3 million in Fiscal 1994 to income of
$1.0 million and $2.9 million in Fiscal 1995 and Fiscal 1996, respectively.
Additionally, the Company continues to monitor and control its operating costs
and expenses and, since the end of Fiscal 1996, has achieved or has identified
and expects to achieve, cost reductions from office relocations and
consolidations, renegotiation of office leases and national vendor contracts and
certain management changes.
Over the past three fiscal years, the Company increased its commercial brokerage
sales force by approximately 6.3%. The increase in the sales force, combined
with improving markets for commercial real estate, resulted in commercial real
estate brokerage commissions of $157.6 million in Fiscal 1996, approximately
9.4% higher than Fiscal 1994. Over the past eighteen months, the Company
increased its Institutional Services Group ("ISG") and Corporate Services Group
("CSG")
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capabilities providing a single source of value-added services for multi-market
real estate owners and investors, all seamlessly delivered through a single
point of contact. The Company plans to continue to expand its ISG and CSG
capabilities over the near term.
The Company anticipates that its revenues for Fiscal 1997 will generally outpace
those of Fiscal 1996 as a result of the new initiatives described above.
However, no assurance can be made that revenues will increase because the
Company's revenues are impacted by numerous factors including the stability of
its sales force, the perception of trends in the general economy, interest rate
levels and anticipated and actual changes in the federal tax law. Most of these
factors, plus the possibility the Company may execute favorable modifications to
contracts with certain vendors or landlords, will have an impact on whether the
Company will achieve anticipated operating cost reductions previously described.
There are no assurances in that regard.
FISCAL 1996 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1995
REVENUE
Total revenue for Fiscal 1996 was $193.7 million, an increase of $7.9 million or
4.3% over Fiscal 1995. Revenue from commercial brokerage offices increased in
Fiscal 1996 by $5.4 million or 3.6% over Fiscal 1995, reflecting a slower than
anticipated velocity in the market for commercial real estate. Real estate
services fees, commissions and other fees of $36.2 million in Fiscal 1996
increased $2.5 million or 7.6% over Fiscal 1995. The increase in these revenues
related primarily to a $1.9 million increase in property and facilities
management fees over Fiscal 1995.
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Real estate brokerage and other commission expense (salespersons' participation)
is the Company's major expense and is a direct function of gross brokerage
commission levels. Commercial brokerage salespersons' participation expense is
comprised of nearly all of real estate brokerage and other commissions expense
in Fiscal 1996 and Fiscal 1995. As a percentage of commercial real estate
brokerage revenue in Fiscal 1996, commercial brokerage salespersons'
participation expense increased by approximately 1.4% over Fiscal 1995 primarily
due to the performance of top producers and the Company's commitment to
strengthen the salesforce by adding seasoned salespersons.
Total costs and expenses, other than salespersons' participation expense and the
favorable adjustments to special charges and unusual items, were $95.8 million
in Fiscal 1996, only .7% higher than Fiscal 1995.
Special charges and unusual items reflect net favorable adjustments of $462,000
and $2.6 million for Fiscal 1996 and Fiscal 1995, respectively. The 1996
adjustment included a $525,000 charge for severance costs for a senior executive
related to restructuring the operations of Axiom, offset by certain other
credits including $627,000 of non-cash reversals primarily related to previously
established reserves for severance and office closure costs and the reversal of
$360,000 of remaining net office lease liability related to the sale of the
Southern California residential brokerage operations in November 1994. The
Fiscal 1995 net favorable adjustment of $2.6 million to special charges and
unusual items represented non-cash reversals of approximately $1.4 million
related to closing certain offices more efficiently than initially estimated and
$930,000 related to the reversal of
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the remaining net office lease liability of the residential brokerage operations
mentioned above.
Interest expense to related parties of $3.0 million in Fiscal 1996 increased by
$120,000 over Fiscal 1995. An increase in interest expense of $180,000 in
Fiscal 1996 over Fiscal 1995 on the 11.65% Payment-in-Kind Notes (the "11.65%
PIK Notes") was the result of the increased principal balance due to interest
being paid in kind by the issuance of additional 11.65% PIK Notes. Offsetting
this increase was elimination of interest expense on the interim financing loan
provided in March 1994 by Warburg, Pincus Investors, L.P. ("Warburg") which was
repaid by the Company in November 1994. There was additional interest expense
of $22,000 in Fiscal 1996 on the revolving credit facility due to an increase in
the interest rate which is calculated at 2.5% above LIBOR. Principal
outstanding on the revolving credit facility was the same in Fiscal 1996 and
Fiscal 1995.
INCOME TAXES
The Fiscal 1996 and Fiscal 1995 provision for income taxes consists of state and
local income taxes assessed on profitable subsidiaries of the Company and
federal income taxes related solely to Axiom, the Company's subsidiary which
filed on a separate basis for tax purposes. Axiom will be included in the
Company's consolidated tax return beginning in calendar year 1996 due to the
Company's purchase of the minority interest in Axiom as described in Note 2 of
the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
While the Company has changed its financial reporting year to a fiscal year
ending June 30, it will continue to maintain the calendar year for tax reporting
purposes. The Company reported taxable losses of $6.8 million and $11.5 million
on its 1995 and 1994 consolidated federal income tax returns.
As of June 30, 1996, the Company had net current and noncurrent deferred tax
assets of $3.0 million and $18.6 million, respectively. Approximately $14.1
million of the net noncurrent deferred tax assets relate to tax net operating
loss carryforwards which will be available to offset future taxable income
through 2010. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for the entire
amount of the net current and noncurrent deferred tax assets as of June 30, 1996
and will continue to do so until such time that management believes that it is
more likely than not that the Company will generate taxable income sufficient to
realize such tax benefits. See Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements for additional information.
NET INCOME
The Company reported net income of $2.1 million and $1.6 million for Fiscal 1996
and Fiscal 1995, respectively. Net income included favorable adjustments from
special charges and unusual items of $462,000 and $2.6 million in Fiscal 1996
and Fiscal 1995, respectively. "Other income, net" in Fiscal 1996 included
$818,000, representing the net gain in the sale of a note secured by certain
real estate.
The accrued and unpaid dividends on the Company's convertible senior and junior
preferred stock amounted to $3.0 million and $2.7 million for Fiscal 1996 and
1995, respectively. Taking into effect such dividends, the net loss per common
share of $0.10 for Fiscal 1996 compared favorably to a net loss of $0.16 per
common share for Fiscal 1995. However, the accrued dividends would no longer be
payable if the preferred stock is exchanged for common stock, as allowed by the
conversion provisions in the preferred stock.
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STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
During Fiscal 1996, stockholders' deficit decreased by $2.3 million from Fiscal
1995 as a result of Fiscal 1996 net income of $2.1 million and $216,000 in
respect of common stock issued in connection with the employee common stock
purchase plan and the matching contribution by the Company to the employee
401(k) plan. The book value per common share increased from $(3.38) at June 30,
1995 to $(3.08) per common share at June 30, 1996 as a result of the above
mentioned changes.
FISCAL 1995 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1994
REVENUE
Total revenue for Fiscal 1995 was $185.8 million, an increase of .3% from $185.2
million for Fiscal 1994. Excluding revenue from the Southern California
residential brokerage operations which were sold during November 1994, and
certain other offices which at the end of 1993 were sold, closed, or expected to
be closed, as well as government contracting business conducted through March
1994, Fiscal 1995 revenue of $185.8 million increased by $15.2 million or 8.9%
over Fiscal 1994.
Revenue from commercial brokerage offices increased in Fiscal 1995 by $8.1
million or 5.6% over Fiscal 1994 as a result of improving markets for commercial
real estate and the Company's increasing market share in specific markets.
Revenue from the Company's residential brokerage operations of $9.0 million in
Fiscal 1994 was derived primarily from the Southern California operations for
the period July, 1993 through December, 1993. The Company fully reserved for
the closure/sale of its remaining residential brokerage operations in Southern
California during the second quarter of Fiscal 1994. Consequently, revenues and
expenses from the Southern California operations were included in "Other income,
net" in Fiscal 1995, but have no impact on net income.
Real estate services fees, commissions and other fees of $33.6 million in Fiscal
1995 increased by $1.5 million or 4.8% over the $32.1 million in Fiscal 1994.
The increase in revenues related primarily to $2.8 million increase in property
and facilities management fees over Fiscal 1994, offset by lower appraisal and
consulting fees and mortgage brokerage fees due to offices being closed during
Fiscal 1994.
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Salespersons' participation expense as a percentage of total operating revenue
decreased from 49.2% in Fiscal 1994 to 48.2% in Fiscal 1995. The decrease in
participation expense as a percentage of revenue was primarily related to the
fact that the Company did not reflect the revenues or expenses of the Southern
California residential brokerage operations in operating income for Fiscal 1995,
as the provision for the closure of such operations was recorded at the end of
calendar 1993. Excluding the impact of residential brokerage operations from
July through December 1993, participation expense as a percentage of revenue for
Fiscal 1995 of 48.2% was slightly higher than Fiscal 1994 at 48.0%.
Total costs and expenses, other than salespersons' participation expense, of
$92.6 million for Fiscal 1995 decreased by 15.5% from $109.6 million in Fiscal
1994. The decrease primarily resulted from a decrease in special charges and
unusual items and, as explained above, because the expenses of the residential
brokerage operations are included in "Other income, net" after December 1993.
Further
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excluding the cost and expenses of businesses closed or sold in Fiscal 1994 and
1995, Fiscal 1995 costs and expenses increased by $4.3 million or 4.7% over
Fiscal 1994. Such expense increases were primarily a result of additional
investments in technology anticipated to improve profits in future years, and
the filling of several key management positions.
The Company recorded favorable adjustments of $2.6 million to special charges
and unusual items in Fiscal 1995. This resulted from reversals of previously
established reserves associated with the closure of certain offices which were
accomplished more efficiently than initially estimated at the end of calendar
1993, and the sale of the Company's remaining residential brokerage operations
in November 1994. In Fiscal 1994, special charges and unusual items of $13.2
million were recorded including the write-down of the remaining unamortized
goodwill of $10.1 million, office closure and severance costs of $2.9 million
and other charges of $200,000.
Interest expense to related parties of $2.9 million in Fiscal 1995 increased by
$417,000 over the Fiscal 1994 amount of $2.5 million primarily as a result of
increased interest on the 11.65% PIK Note due to greater principal balances
($246,000) and higher interest on the revolving credit facility related to
greater use in Fiscal 1995 compared to Fiscal 1994 ($104,000).
INCOME TAXES
The Fiscal 1995 provision for income taxes was $448,000 compared to $597,000 in
Fiscal 1994. Both years' tax provisions consist of federal, state and local
income taxes assessed on profitable subsidiaries of the Company. The federal
income tax component related solely to Axiom, the Company's subsidiary which
reported on a separate basis for tax purposes through calendar year 1995.
NET INCOME
Net income of $1.6 million for fiscal 1995 compared favorably to a net loss of
$17.5 million for Fiscal 1994. Net income for Fiscal 1995 included $2.6 million
of favorable adjustments to special charges and unusual items, whereas the net
loss for Fiscal 1994 included charges of $13.2 million. Net loss per common
share was $.16 in Fiscal 1995 compared to a net loss per common share of $4.92
in Fiscal 1994. Net loss applicable to common stockholders is calculated by
reducing net income (loss) by undeclared dividends and accretion of liquidation
preference on preferred stock of $2.7 million and $2.5 million in Fiscal 1995
and Fiscal 1994, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
During Fiscal 1996, cash and cash equivalents increased by $2.1 million
primarily as a result of $3.0 million of net cash provided by operating
activities offset by $634,000 of net cash used in investing activities and
$219,000 of net cash used in financing activities. Net cash provided by
operating activities was significantly impacted by a $3.5 million decrease in
other liability accounts including claims and settlements, office closure and
severance costs for which reserves were provided at the end of the 1993 and 1992
calendar years, as well as a decrease in accounts payable of $1.6 million offset
by a decrease in real estate brokerage commissions receivable of $2.3 million.
The net cash used in investing activities primarily related to $1.7 million of
purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements offset by $1.0 million of
proceeds from disposition of real estate joint ventures and real estate owned
including the sale of a note receivable as further described in Note 1 of the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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The Company has historically experienced the highest use of operating cash
during the quarter ending March 31, primarily related to the payment of calendar
year-end compensation and deferred commissions payable balances which attain
peak levels as a result of calendar year end business activity. Additionally,
quarterly revenues are typically at their lowest level in the quarter ending
March 31.
As of June 30, 1996, the Company had current accrued severance and office
closure costs of approximately $721,000 of which $82,000 of accrued severance
costs and $276,000 of accrued office closure costs, net of expected sublease
income, are expected to be paid in cash in fiscal 1997. Approximately $600,000
of the $1.0 million of long-term accrued office closure costs, net of expected
sublease income, is expected to be paid in cash over the next six years (see
Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). The funding of
these cash requirements is expected to be provided by cash flows from
operations.
Working capital improved by $3.7 million to $6.3 million at June 30, 1996
primarily as a result of the $2.1 million increase in cash and cash equivalents
and reductions in accrued severance and office closure costs of $830,000.
Operating cash flow is expected to be sufficient to meet the Company's
anticipated normal operating expenses. The Company's long-term cash
requirements include annual principal payments on its long-term debt of
approximately $5.0 million in Fiscal 1998 through Fiscal 2000, $6.3 million in
Fiscal 2001 and $6.4 million in Fiscal 2002. The actual principal payments in
Fiscal 2001 and Fiscal 2002 may be greater if future interest due on the 11.65%
Payment-in-Kind Notes is paid in kind by the issuance of additional notes.
Also, the Revolving Credit Note which matures on November 1, 1999, requires the
repayment of all outstanding principal for a sixty day period during each fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1997. Pursuant to its debt agreement with Prudential,
beginning on April 1, 1997, the Company will be required to meet certain
financial covenants and comply with certain covenants restricting capital
expenditures. The Company's long-term debt is described in greater detail in
Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
To the extent that the Company's cash requirements are not met by operating cash
flow, due to adverse economic conditions or other unfavorable events, the
Company may find it necessary to curtail its expansion activities, to further
reduce expense levels, seek refinancing, or undertake other actions as may be
appropriate. In such event, the Company anticipates that its ability to raise
financing on acceptable terms would be severely limited and there can be no
assurance that the Company would be able to raise additional financing.
DIVIDENDS
Any dividend payments by the Company on the common stock will be subject to
restrictions on the payment of dividends in the Prudential debt agreements and
the payment of all accrued and unpaid dividends on the Senior and Junior
Convertible Preferred Stock.
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K contains "forward-
looking statements: within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, which can be identified by the use of forward-looking
terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" or
"continue" or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable
terminology. There are a number of important factors with respect to such
forward-looking statements, including certain risks and uncertainties, that
could cause actual results to differ
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materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Such
factors, which could adversely affect the Company's ability to obtain these
results, include (i) the volume of transactions and prices for real estate in
the real estate markets generally, (ii) a general economic downturn which could
create a recession in the real estate markets, (iii) the Company's debt level
and its ability to make interest and principal payments, (iv) the success of the
Company's cost reduction and expansion programs, (v) an increase in expenses
related to new initiatives and service improvements and (vi) other factors
described elsewhere in this Annual Report.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Grubb & Ellis Company
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Grubb & Ellis
Company and Subsidiaries as of June 30, 1996 and 1995, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 1996. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Grubb &
Ellis Company and Subsidiaries at June 30, 1996 and 1995, and the consolidated
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended June 30, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
San Francisco, California
August 15, 1996
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GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995
(IN THOUSANDS)
ASSETS
1996 1995
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Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $13,547 $11,406
Receivables:
Real estate brokerage commissions 206 2,390
Real estate services fees and other
commissions 3,172 2,952
Other receivables 4,326 3,051
Prepaids and other current assets 1,484 1,354
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Total current assets 22,735 21,153
Noncurrent assets
Real estate brokerage commissions receivable 100 412
Real estate investments held for sale and
real estate owned 537 828
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net 5,194 5,309
Other assets 1,092 2,039
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Total assets $29,658 $29,741
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The accompanying notes are an integral part
of the consolidated financial statements.
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GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS AND SHARES)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
1996 1995
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Current liabilities
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt $ 28 $ 383
Accounts payable 1,624 2,162
Compensation and employee benefits payable 5,380 4,820
Deferred commissions payable 201 239
Accrued severance obligations 98 465
Accrued office closure costs 623 1,086
Accrued claims and settlements 1,779 2,436
Other accrued expenses 6,717 6,947
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Total current liabilities 16,450 18,538
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt, net of current portion 336 361
Long-term debt to related party, net of current portion 27,514 25,967
Accrued claims and settlements 11,804 12,824
Accrued severance obligations - 202
Accrued office closure costs 960 1,348
Other 69 294
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Total liabilities 57,133 59,534
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Preferred stock, $.01 par value: 1,000,000 shares
authorized; 137,160 shares of 12% Senior Convertible
Preferred Stock and 150,000 shares of 5% Junior
Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding 32,143 32,143
Common stock, $.01 par value: 25,000,000 shares
authorized; 8,916,415 and 8,810,220 shares issued and
outstanding at June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively 90 89
Additional paid-in-capital 57,154 56,939
Retained earnings (deficit) (116,862) (118,964)
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Total stockholders' equity (deficit) (27,475) (29,793)
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) $ 29,658 $ 29,741
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The accompanying notes are an integral part
of the consolidated financial statements.
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GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS AND SHARES)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue
Commercial real estate brokerage commissions $ 157,562 $ 152,160 $ 144,078
Residential real estate brokerage commissions - - 9,013
Real estate services fees, commissions and other 36,166 33,624 32,091
---------- ---------- ----------
Total revenue 193,728 185,784 185,182
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Cost and expenses
Real estate brokerage and other commissions 95,037 89,596 91,071
Selling, general and administrative 45,706 46,602 51,353
Salaries and wages 47,562 46,565 42,982
Depreciation and amortization 2,546 2,012 2,064
Special charges and unusual items (462) (2,606) 13,182
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Total costs and expenses 190,389 182,169 200,652
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Total operating income (loss) 3,339 3,615 (15,470)
Other income and expenses
Interest income 689 773 451
Other income, net 1,306 633 614
Interest expense (28) (131) (69)
Interest expense to related parties (3,006) (2,886) (2,469)
---------- ---------- ----------
Income (loss) before income taxes 2,300 2,004 (16,943)
Provision for income taxes (198) (448) (597)
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Net income (loss) $ 2,102 $ 1,556 $ (17,540)
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Net loss applicable to common stockholders, net of
dividends in arrears and accretion of
liquidation preference on preferred stock in the
amounts of $3,012, $2,739 and $2,494 for the years
ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively $ (910) $ (1,183) $ (20,034)
Net loss per common share and equivalents $ (.10) $ (.16) $ (4.92)
Weighted average common shares outstanding 8,870,720 7,271,257 4,073,715
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of the consolidated financial statements.
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GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS AND SHARES)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock Total
------------------------- Additional Retained Stockholders'
Outstanding Preferred Paid-in- Earnings Equity
Shares Amount Stock Capital (Deficit) (Deficit)
---------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance as of June 30, 1993 4,060,268 $ 41 $ - $ 49,268 $(102,980) $ (53,671)
Accretion of liquidation
preference on preferred stock - - - (2,494) - (2,494)
Employee common stock purchase
agreements 3,573 - - 8 - 8
Employee 401 (k) plan
matching contribution 50,708 1 - 158 - 159
Net loss - - - - (17,540) (17,540)
---------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ---------
Balance as of June 30, 1994 4,114,549 42 - 46,940 (120,520) (73,538)
Accretion of liquidation
preference on preferred stock - - - (877) - (877)
Elimination of mandatory
redemption provision on
preferred stock:
12% Senior Convertible
Preferred Stock - - 15,945 - - 15,945
5% Junior Convertible
Preferred Stock - - 16,198 - - 16,198
Warrants issued in connection
with 1994 Recapitalization - - - 259 - 259
Common stock issued for:
Stockholder rights offering and
standby commitment 4,361,975 44 - 9,847 - 9,891
Litigation settlements 299,898 3 - 678 - 681
Employee common stock purchase
agreements 23,798 - - 61 - 61
Employee 401(k) plan
matching contribution 10,000 - - 31 - 31
Net income - - - - 1,556 1,556
---------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ---------
Balance as of June 30, 1995 8,810,220 89 32,143 56,939 (118,964) (29,793)
Employee common stock purchase
agreements and exercise of
common stock options 52,665 - - 108 - 108
Employee 401(k) plan
matching contribution 53,530 1 - 107 - 108
Net income - - - - 2,102 2,102
---------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ---------
Balance as of June 30, 1996 8,916,415 $ 90 $ 32,143 $ 57,154 $(116,862) $ (27,475)
---------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ---------
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The accompanying notes are an integral part
of the consolidated financial statements.
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GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss) $ 2,102 $ 1,556 $ (17,540)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,546 2,012 2,064
Interest expense on Payment-in-Kind Notes 1,606 1,407 1,137
Increase (decrease) in real estate brokerage commissions
receivable valuation allowances 199 (1,302) (47)
Other non-cash charges related to special charges
and unusual items (462) (2,606) 13,182
Gain on sale of real estate and other assets - - 18
Decrease in real estate brokerage commissions receivable 2,306 2,288 881
Decrease (increase) in other asset accounts (212) 3,064 (192)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable (1,595) 608 484
Increase (decrease)in deferred commissions payable (38) 50 (10)
Decrease in other liability accounts (3,458) (6,358) (6,169)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 2,994 719 (6,192)
--------- --------- ---------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements (1,724) (2,944) (2,554)
Proceeds from disposition of real estate joint venture
interests and real estate owned 1,036 31 393
Distributions from real estate joint ventures 54 52 96
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities (634) (2,861) (2,065)
--------- --------- ---------
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Offering costs related to issuance of preferred stock - - (132)
Proceeds from borrowing 400 - 14,250
Repayment of notes payable and credit facility borrowings (654) (282) (6,833)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 35 4,201 32
Costs related to Rights Offering and issuance of common stock - (586) -
Costs related to debt refinancing - (55) -
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (219) 3,278 7,317
--------- --------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2,141 1,136 (940)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of the year 11,406 10,270 11,210
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year $ 13,547 $ 11,406 $ 10,270
--------- --------- ---------
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The accompanying notes are an integral part
of the consolidated financial statements.
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GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
THE COMPANY:
Grubb & Ellis Company (the "Company") is a commercial real estate
information and services company that provides services to real estate
owners/investors and tenants including commercial brokerage and property and
facilities management. Additionally, the Company provides mortgage brokerage,
appraisal, consultation and asset management services. The Company also
provided residential brokerage services until November 1994 when it sold its
remaining residential real estate business in Southern California.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION:
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Grubb & Ellis
Company, its wholly and majority owned and controlled subsidiaries and
controlled partnerships. The Company consolidates Axiom Real Estate Management,
Inc. ("Axiom"), which provides real estate property and facilities management
services. As described in Note 2 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements, the Company acquired the minority interest in Axiom in January 1996.
Prior to the acquisition the minority interest was immaterial and has been
included in other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and
the related minority interest in operating results has been included in "Other
income, net" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations through the date it
was acquired. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions with
consolidated entities and transactions with unconsolidated joint ventures and
partnerships accounted for under the equity method of accounting have been
eliminated.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles which require management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
(including disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities) at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
CHANGE IN REPORTING PERIOD:
On February 5, 1996, the Board of Directors of the Company changed the
Company's reporting year ending December 31 to a fiscal year ending June 30
commencing in 1996. This change is intended to enable management to improve the
Company's planning capability related to its natural business cycle, as well as
enable it to modify business decisions earlier in the fiscal year in response to
cash flows generated during its typically strongest revenue quarter which ends
December 31. Reporting periods presented herein have been recast to conform to
the June 30 fiscal year end.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
In 1995, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," which
requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments,
whether or not recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Considerable
judgment is necessarily required in interpreting market data to develop
estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in
a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or
estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value
amounts.
SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - the carrying amounts of cash and cash
equivalents, receivables, and obligations under accounts payable and debt
instruments approximate their fair values.
LONG-TERM DEBT - an estimate of the fair value of the Company's long-term
debt would require the use of a discounted cash flow analysis based on the
Company's current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing
arrangements. Management believes that the Company's current financial position
is significantly different from its financial position during the period in
which it originally acquired its long-term debt and believes that the Company
would be unable to obtain similar financing given these facts and the current
state of its financial matters. Accordingly, management is unable, without
incurring excessive costs, to estimate its incremental borrowing rate, and
considers estimation of fair value of these instruments to be impracticable.
ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION:
In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation ("Statement 123")," which is
effective for the Company's next annual reporting period. Statement 123 allows
companies to either account for stock-based compensation under the new
provisions of Statement 123 or under the provisions of Accounting Principles
Bulletin Opinion No. 25, but requires pro forma disclosure in the footnotes to
the financial statements as if the measurement provisions of Statement 123 had
been adopted. The Company has not yet determined whether or not to adopt
Statement 123 beginning in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997, but does not
believe that the adoption will have a material impact on the financial position
or the results of operations of the Company.
REVENUE RECOGNITION:
Real estate sales commissions are generally recognized at the earlier of
receipt of payment, close of escrow or transfer of title between buyer and
seller. Receipt of payment occurs at the point at which all Company services
have been performed, title to real property has passed from seller to buyer, if
applicable, and no contingencies exist with respect to entitlement to the
payment. Real estate leasing commissions are generally recognized at the
earlier of receipt of payment or tenant occupancy, assuming the Company has
possession of a signed lease agreement and no significant contingencies exist.
All other commissions and fees are recognized at the time the related services
have been performed by the Company, unless significant future contingencies
exist.
"Other income, net" includes revenues and expenses recognized subsequent to
December 31, 1993 related to offices which the Company determined to close
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
after that date. Such revenues and expenses were $3,389,000 and $3,389,000
respectively, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1994 and $13,000 and $13,000,
respectively, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995. Also included are the
revenues and expenses of miscellaneous transactions and the disposition of real
estate investments.
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Real estate brokerage and other commission expense (salespersons'
participation) is recognized concurrently with the recording of the related
revenue. All other costs and expenses are recognized when incurred.
Axiom incurs salaries, wages and benefits in connection with the property and
corporate facilities management services it provides which are in part
reimbursed by the owners of such properties. The following is a summary of the
Axiom total gross and reimbursable salaries, wages and benefits (in thousands)
for the years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994. The net expense is included
in salaries and wages on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
1996 1995 1994
-------- -------- ---------
Gross salaries, wages and benefits $80,757 $65,465 $71,036
Less: reimbursements from
property owners (66,310) (51,959) (57,874)
-------- -------- ---------
Net salaries, wages and benefits $14,447 $13,506 $13,162
-------- -------- ---------
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EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS:
Equipment and leasehold improvements are recorded at cost. Depreciation of
equipment is computed using the straight-line method over their estimated useful
lives ranging from three to seven years. Leasehold improvements are amortized
using the straight-line method over their useful lives not to exceed
the terms of the respective leases. Maintenance and repairs are charged to
expense as incurred.
ACCRUED CLAIMS AND SETTLEMENTS:
The Company has maintained or currently maintains partially self-insured
programs for errors and omissions, general liability, workers' compensation and
certain employee health care costs. Reserves for such partially self-insured
programs are included in accrued claims and settlements and are based on the
aggregate of the liability for reported claims and an actuarially-based estimate
of incurred but not reported claims, net of expected insurance reimbursements.
INCOME TAXES:
The provision for income taxes is based on income or loss recognized for
financial statement purposes and includes the effects of temporary differences
between such income or loss and that recognized for tax return purposes.
Deferred income taxes, if any, are recorded to reflect the tax consequences
in
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
future years of the differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities
and their financial reporting amounts.
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE AND EQUIVALENTS:
Earnings (loss) per common share and equivalents computations are based on
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding after giving effect to
potential dilution from common stock options and warrants. For specifics
regarding the potential dilution from common stock options and warrants, see
Note 5 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. As calculated in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, primary earnings
(loss) per common share is the same as fully diluted earnings (loss) per common
share for each year presented. Common share and per share amounts have been
adjusted to give retroactive effect to the one-for-five reverse stock split on
January 29, 1993.
The calculation of earnings (loss) per common share includes net income
(loss) adjusted for amounts applicable to the Senior and Junior Convertible
Preferred Stock related to undeclared dividends and accretion of liquidation
preference (for the periods during which the preferred stock was subject to
mandatory redemption) as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended June 30,
--------------------------------------------------------
Cumulative
1996 1995 1994 1993 Total
------- ------- ------ ---- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Junior Convertible Preferred Stock -
Undeclared dividends $ 844 $ 541 $ - $ - $1,385
Accretion of liquidation preference - 262 766 312 1,340
Senior Convertible Preferred Stock -
Undeclared dividends 2,168 1,321 - - 3,489
Accretion of liquidation preference - 615 1,728 686 3,029
------ ------ ------ ------ -------
$3,012 $2,739 $2,494 $ 998 $ 9,243
------ ------ ------ ------ -------
------ ------ ------ ------ -------
</TABLE>
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and highly liquid
short-term debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less
from the date of purchase and are stated at cost.
The Company had cash balances of $1,683,000 and $2,377,000 at June 30, 1996
and 1995, respectively, restricted to use for errors and omissions insurance
claims associated with the Company's errors and omissions insurance captive.
Additionally, Axiom had cash balances of $1,357,000 at June 30, 1995, which
prior to the purchase of the minority ownership interest in Axiom in January
1996, were not available for use by the Company.
For purposes of disclosure for the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows,
cash payments for interest for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and
1994 were approximately $1,425,000, $1,400,000 and $1,260,000, respectively.
Cash payments for income taxes for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1995
and 1994 were approximately $975,000, $720,000 and $533,000, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS:
Real estate investments held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or
net realizable value. The Company had a valuation allowance on real estate
investments and real estate owned of approximately $2,393,000 and $3,501,000 at
June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. In connection with the disposition of
real estate investments, the Company sold a property in December 1993 with a
book value of approximately $413,000 in exchange for a note receivable of
$1,190,000, resulting in the deferral of $884,000 of revenue under the cost
recovery method. The note receivable was sold at a discount in August 1995
resulting in a gain of $818,000, net of the recognition of revenue previously
deferred and is included in "Other income, net" for the fiscal year ended June
30, 1996.
The following is a summary of the changes in the valuation allowance on
real estate investments and real estate owned for the fiscal years ended June
30, 1996, 1995 and 1994 (in thousands):
1996 1995 1994
------- ------- -------
Balance at beginning of period $3,501 $3,763 $6,093
Charged to costs and expenses 31 - -
Amounts written off (1,139) (262) (2,330)
--------- ------- -------
Balance at end of period $2,393 $3,501 $3,763
--------- ------- -------
--------- ------- -------
RECLASSIFICATIONS:
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current
year presentation.
2. PURCHASE OF AXIOM MINORITY INTEREST
On January 24, 1996, the Company completed the purchase of the common stock
held by International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM") in Axiom for a
purchase price of $600,000. The Company paid $150,000 cash upon closing and
will pay three additional $150,000 annual installments beginning January 1997.
As a result of this transaction, the Company owns 100% of the outstanding common
stock of Axiom. The acquisition of the minority interest was accounted for as a
purchase.
Since its inception in 1992, Axiom has provided facilities management to
IBM pursuant to a facilities management agreement (the "Managed Service
Agreement"). In connection with the purchase transaction, the Managed Service
Agreement was modified effective January 1, 1996 providing for the extension of
its term until December 31, 2000, with the option for IBM to extend it for two
additional one year periods, the reduction of fees charged, and the ability for
IBM to change the facilities portfolio under management by Axiom under certain
circumstances. The modified Managed Service Agreement resulted in the reduction
of annual fees paid by IBM to Axiom of $750,000 for the fiscal year ended June
30, 1996 and is expected to result in the reduction of annual fees
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
2. PURCHASE OF AXIOM MINORITY INTEREST (CONTINUED)
of approximately $1.8 million and $900,000, respectively for the fiscal years
ending June 30, 1997 and 1998.
This reduction is expected to be offset in part by the extension of the
contract, the opportunity to obtain additional business from IBM and a reduction
in costs by reducing certain duplicative administrative, marketing and other
costs.
3. REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS RECEIVABLE
Real estate brokerage commissions receivable consisted of the following at
June 30, 1996 and 1995 (in thousands):
1996 1995
-------- --------
Commissions receivable $12,389 $14,375
Salespersons' participation (8,903) (8,593)
Allowance for uncollectible accounts (3,180) (2,980)
-------- --------
Total 306 2,802
Less portion classified as current 206 2,390
-------- --------
Noncurrent portion $ 100 $ 412
-------- --------
-------- --------
The following is a summary of the changes in the allowance for
uncollectible real estate brokerage commissions receivable for the fiscal years
ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994 (in thousands):
1996 1995 1994
-------- --------- ---------
Balance at beginning of period $ 2,980 $ 4,283 $ 4,331
Charged to costs and expenses 200 - -
Amounts written off or
recovered upon payment
of receivable, net - (1,303) (48)
-------- --------- ---------
Balance at end of period $ 3,180 $ 2,980 $ 4,283
-------- --------- ---------
-------- --------- ---------
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
4. EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS
Equipment and leasehold improvements consisted of the following at June 30,
1996 and 1995 (in thousands):
1996 1995
------- -------
Office furniture and equipment $15,639 $14,684
Leasehold improvements 4,858 4,871
------- -------
Total 20,497 19,555
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 15,303 14,246
------- -------
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net $ 5,194 $ 5,309
------- -------
------- -------
5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND RECAPITALIZATION
Long-term debt consisted of the following at June 30, 1996 and 1995 (in
thousands):
1996 1995
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LONG-TERM DEBT TO RELATED PARTY:
Senior Notes, 9.9%, due
November 1, 1997 and 1998 $10,000 $10,000
$10 million 11.65% PIK Notes, net,
due November 1, 2000 and 2001 12,514 10,967
Revolving Credit Note at 2.5% above
LIBOR, due November 1, 1999 5,000 5,000
LONG-TERM DEBT TO NON-RELATED PARTIES:
Other notes payable at various rates of
interest, due through 2005 364 744
------- -------
27,878 26,711
Less portion classified as current 28 383
------- -------
Long-term portion $27,850 $26,328
------- -------
------- -------
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND RECAPITALIZATION (CONTINUED)
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt, excluding discount amortization,
for the next five fiscal years ending June 30, are as follows: 1997 - $28,000;
1998 - $5,031,000; 1999 - $5,034,000; 2000 - $5,037,000; 2001 - $6,298,000 and
thereafter, $6,450,000.
1994 RECAPITALIZATION:
On November 1, 1994, the Company, Warburg, Pincus Investors, L.P.
("Warburg") and The Prudential Insurance Company of America ("Prudential")
completed certain related party financing transactions (the "1994
Recapitalization") pursuant to agreements (the "Agreements") providing for,
among other things, (1) additional equity capital through a rights offering and
Standby Agreement by Warburg, (2) amendments to a debt agreement with
Prudential, (3) issuance of additional warrants to purchase common stock of the
Company and (4) amendments to the existing Junior and Senior Convertible
Preferred Stock and warrants held by Warburg and Prudential. The debt agreement
amendments with Prudential include a provision for supplemental principal
payments commencing July 1, 1998 if the Company meets certain financial tests.
In addition, certain covenants of the debt agreement remain in place, but will
not be in effect until April 1, 1997.
STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS OFFERING:
Through a Stockholder Rights Offering which expired October 31, 1994,
common stockholders, other than Warburg and Prudential, purchased 84,542 shares
of common stock at the subscription price of $2.375 per share for total proceeds
of $201,000. Pursuant to a Standby Agreement, Warburg purchased 4,277,433
shares of common stock, not purchased by common stockholders in the Rights
Offering, at the subscription price of $2.375 per share for total proceeds of
approximately $10,159,000. As provided for in the Standby Agreement, Warburg
paid for its shares with $4,000,000 in cash and through cancellation of
$6,159,000 of indebtedness outstanding under an interim financing loan,
including accrued interest of approximately $159,000. Warburg had made the
interim financing loan pursuant to an agreement entered into in March 1994,
which was terminated in connection with the consummation of the 1994
Recapitalization. Direct costs of $469,000 were capitalized in connection with
the Stockholder Rights Offering.
9.9% SENIOR NOTES:
The 9.9% Senior Notes were issued to Prudential in 1986 and were
subsequently modified in 1992 and also in connection with the 1994
Recapitalization. The principal payment terms were modified requiring two
approximately equal installments on November 1, 1997 and 1998. The 9.9% Senior
Notes require semi-annual interest payments.
11.65% PAYMENT-IN-KIND NOTES:
In January 1993, Prudential agreed, among other things, to convert $10
million of the then outstanding 11% Subordinated Notes into $10 million of
10.65% Payment-in-Kind Notes (the "PIK Notes") due November 1, 1999 (the "1993
Recapitalization"). The PIK Notes require semi-annual interest payments
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND RECAPITALIZATION (CONTINUED)
until all of the 9.9% Senior Notes have been retired, the interest may be paid
in kind by the issuance of additional PIK Notes. In connection with the 1994
Recapitalization, the terms of the principal payments were modified requiring
two approximately equal installments on November 1, 2000 and 2001.
Additionally, the interest rate per annum increased from 10.65% to 11.65% (the
"11.65% PIK Notes") per annum on January 1, 1996. Interest expense is being
recorded on the level yield method at an effective yield rate of 11.5% per
annum. The outstanding amount of the 11.65% PIK Notes is net of $920,000
canceled by Prudential in payment of the exercise price of a warrant pursuant to
the terms of the 1993 Recapitalization and unamortized discount of $213,000 at
June 30, 1995. Interest expense paid in kind was $1,606,000, $1,407,000 and
$1,137,000 for fiscal years ending June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
REVOLVING CREDIT NOTE:
The Revolving Credit Note bears interest at 2.5% above LIBOR and has
certain repayment requirements and other financial covenants. Prior to the 1994
Recapitalization, upon maturity, the Company had the option of converting the
note into a term note which would mature on December 31, 1996, have an interest
rate of LIBOR plus 5% and require equal semi-annual principal payments beginning
June 30, 1995. In connection with the 1994 Recapitalization, Prudential
canceled the conversion option, extended the maturity date to November 1, 1999
and waived the Company's obligation to repay all of the outstanding principal
for a 60-day period in 1994 and in subsequent years until the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1997.
OTHER NOTES PAYABLE:
Other notes payable of the Company are secured by various assets with
carrying values of approximately $411,000 and $411,000 at June 30, 1996 and
1995, respectively.
AXIOM CREDIT FACILITY:
Axiom has a credit facility with a subsidiary of IBM which provides for
maximum outstanding borrowings not to exceed the lesser of $2,050,000 or Axiom's
borrowing base which is comprised of eligible accounts receivable as defined.
The credit facility expires October 19, 1998 and is subject to automatic
successive three year extensions unless IBM provides ninety (90) days written
notice of its intent to terminate at the end of the initial three year term or
at the end of any successive three year terms. There were no borrowings
outstanding under this credit facility as of June 30, 1996. Any borrowings
under this credit facility would be collateralized by substantially all of
Axiom's assets and subject to certain financial ratio covenants, including the
maintenance of minimum levels of net worth.
JUNIOR CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK:
In January 1993, the Company issued 150,000 shares of 5% Junior Convertible
Preferred Stock ("Junior Preferred") and five-year warrants to purchase 200,000
shares of common stock at an exercise price of $5.50 per share to Prudential in
exchange for $15 million of the then outstanding 10.65% Subordinated Notes.
Each share of Junior Preferred is convertible, at the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND RECAPITALIZATION (CONTINUED)
option of the holder, into shares of common stock of the Company determined by
dividing the $100 stated value per share by the conversion price of $5.6085.
Each share of Junior Preferred is also subject to mandatory conversion based on
specific financial ratios and/or conditions. Holders of Junior Preferred are
entitled to receive, out of any funds legally available, cumulative dividends
payable in cash at a rate of 5% per annum compounded annually. The Junior
Preferred Stock also was subject to mandatory redemption by the Company.
The 1994 Recapitalization provided for the elimination of the mandatory
redemption provisions and an increase in the dividend rate effective January 1,
2002 to 10% per annum with further increases of 1% per annum effective January
1, 2003 and January 1, 2004 and 2% per annum effective January 1, 2005 and each
January 1 thereafter.
With respect to dividend rights and rights on redemption and liquidation,
winding up and dissolution, the Junior Preferred ranks prior to any other equity
securities of the Company, including all classes of common stock and any series
of preferred stock of the Company other than the Senior Convertible Preferred
Stock, which ranks prior to Junior Preferred.
Prior to the 1994 Recapitalization, the carrying value of the Junior
Preferred was adjusted by accretion of liquidation preference due upon
liquidation in the amount of $653,000, and accretion of direct costs of $27,000.
On a cumulative basis, undeclared dividends and accretion of direct costs
amounted to $1,385,000 and $58,000, respectively. In connection with the 1994
and 1993 Recapitalizations, the carrying value of the Junior Preferred was
adjusted by direct costs of $17,000 and $183,000, respectively.
SENIOR CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK:
In January 1993, the Company issued to Warburg and Joe F. Hanauer
("Hanauer") for $13,750,000 in cash, an aggregate of 137,160 shares of 12%
Senior Convertible Preferred Stock ("Senior Preferred"), five-year warrants to
purchase 500,000 and 200,000 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $5.00
and $5.50 per share, respectively, and five-year warrants to purchase up to
400,000 shares of common stock (the "Contingent Warrants") which become
exercisable at a formula price only in the event the Company incurs a defined
liability in excess of $1.5 million.
Each share of Senior Preferred is convertible, at the option of the holder,
into shares of common stock of the Company determined by dividing the $100
stated value per share by the conversion price of $2.6564 for Warburg and
$2.6354 for Hanauer. Each share of Senior Preferred is also subject to
mandatory conversion based on specific financial ratios and/or conditions. The
Senior Preferred was also subject to mandatory redemption by the Company.
Hanauer's shares of Senior Preferred are subject to anti-dilution provisions
with respect to the issuance of common stock and common stock equivalents at
less than the conversion price. Holders of Senior Preferred are entitled to
receive, out of any funds legally available, cumulative dividends payable in
cash at a rate of 12% per annum compounded annually.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND RECAPITALIZATION (CONTINUED)
SENIOR CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK (CONTINUED):
The 1994 Recapitalization provided for the elimination of the mandatory
redemption provision and an increase in the dividend rate so that at such time
the dividend rate on the Junior Preferred increases above the dividend rate of
the Senior Preferred, the dividend rate on the Senior Preferred will increase by
the same amount. As a result of the application of the anti-dilution provisions
previously existing in Warburg's Senior Preferred and currently existing in
Hanauer's, the number of shares issuable upon conversion of the Senior Preferred
increased from 4,551,201 shares to 5,166,028 shares. With respect to dividend
rights and rights on redemption and on liquidation, winding up and dissolution,
the Senior Preferred ranks prior to any other equity securities of the Company,
including all classes of common stock and any other series of preferred stock of
the Company.
Prior to the 1994 Recapitalization, the carrying value of the Senior
Preferred was adjusted by accretion of liquidation preference due upon
liquidation in the amount of $1,520,000 and the accretion of direct costs of
$160,000. On a cumulative basis, undeclared dividends and accretion of direct
costs amounted to $3,489,000 and $336,000, respectively. In connection with the
1994 and 1993 Recapitalizations, the carrying value of the Senior Preferred was
adjusted by direct costs of $100,000 and $1,070,000, respectively.
NEW WARRANTS AND AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING WARRANTS:
As consideration for acquiring shares of stock not purchased in the
Stockholder Rights Offering in connection with the Standby Agreement, and
agreeing to other financing transactions, the Company issued to Warburg a
warrant to purchase 325,000 shares at an exercise price of $2.375 per share,
exercisable within 5 years. As consideration for modifying the terms of the
9.9% Senior Notes, 11.65% PIK Notes and Revolving Credit Note, waiving
noncompliance with and deferring application of certain covenants of the
Prudential debt agreement, and agreeing to other financing transactions, the
Company issued to Prudential a warrant to purchase 150,000 shares at an exercise
price of $2.375 per share, exercisable within 5 years. Loan costs of $225,000
were capitalized in connection with the Prudential warrant and are being
amortized over the weighted average remaining terms of the debt agreements with
Prudential.
In connection with the 1994 Recapitalization, the Company's warrants to
purchase common stock issued to Warburg and Prudential in connection with the
1993 Recapitalization were amended to reduce the exercise price to $3.50 per
share, eliminate certain anti-dilution provisions, and in the case of the
warrants held by Prudential, extend the expiration date from January 1998 until
December 1998. Prudential waived the anti-dilution provisions of its existing
warrants in connection with the 1994 Recapitalization.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND RECAPITALIZATION (CONTINUED)
As a result of the 1994 Recapitalization and application of the anti-
dilution provisions previously existing in the warrants held by Warburg and
currently existing in the warrants held by Hanauer, the aggregate number of
shares issuable upon conversion of such warrants have increased from 726,182 to
1,048,893 shares. Loan costs of $34,000 were capitalized in connection with the
Prudential warrant amendments and are being amortized over the weighted average
remaining terms of the debt agreements with Prudential. Contingent warrants
held by Warburg, originally issued with the Senior Preferred, to acquire up to
373,818 shares under certain circumstances, were canceled.
PRUDENTIAL LONG-TERM DEBT RESTRICTIONS:
In connection with the 1993 Recapitalization, Prudential and the Company
signed an agreement (the "New Note Agreement") which contains significant
restrictions on the payment of cash dividends and purchases of stock of the
Company. The New Note Agreement also contains significant restrictions on the
Company's (and certain of its subsidiaries') ability to, among other things, (i)
incur debt and liens upon their properties, (ii) enter into guarantees and make
loans, investments and advances, (iii) merge or enter into similar business
combinations, (iv) conduct any business other than their present businesses, (v)
sell assets, including receivables, (vi) make capital expenditures and (vii)
enter into certain other transactions.
The New Note Agreement between the Company and Prudential contains various
affirmative and negative covenants, which require, among other things, that the
Company (combined with certain of its subsidiaries and taken as a whole)
maintain a ratio of consolidated current assets to consolidated current
liabilities (the "Working Capital Ratio") as defined in the New Note Agreement,
excluding the current portion of long-term debt, of not less than 1:1 at the end
of each of its fiscal quarters. In connection with the 1994 Recapitalization,
Prudential agreed to waive the requirements of the Working Capital Ratio, and
covenants restricting the Company's capital expenditures until April 1, 1997 and
eliminated the cumulative loss provision.
6. INCOME TAXES
While the Company has changed its financial reporting year to a fiscal year
ending June 30, it will continue to maintain the calendar year for tax reporting
purposes. The provision for income taxes for each of the three fiscal years
ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994, consisted of state and local income taxes
due currently. Additionally, the provision for income taxes for fiscal years
ended June 30, 1995 and 1994 includes federal income taxes related solely to
Axiom which filed on a separate company basis for tax purposes.
At June 30, 1996, the following income tax carryforwards were available to
the Company, after taking into effect the reduction in tax attributes
resulting from the cancellation of indebtedness pursuant to Section 108(b)(2)
of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") (in thousands):
Expiration
Amount Dates
------- --------
Federal regular tax operating loss carryforwards $41,532 2005 to 2010
Federal investment tax credit carryforwards $ 278 1998 to 2000
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
6. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
The 1993 Recapitalization constituted an ownership change within the
meaning of Section 382 of the Code thereby limiting the amount of
post-ownership change taxable income which may be offset by the above net
operating loss carryovers attributable to periods prior to the ownership
change. The annual amount of net operating losses allowed under Section 382
will be approximately $825,000. Net operating losses not subject to the
limitation under Section 382 are approximately $21.3 million.
The Company's effective tax rate on its income (loss) before taxes differs
from the statutory federal regular tax rate as follows:
Years Ended June 30,
-------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
------ ------ ------
Federal statutory rate 35.0% 35.0% (35.0)%
State and local income taxes
(net of federal benefit) 1.9 5.1 2.2
Goodwill amortization - - 21.3
Meals and entertainment 6.3 6.6 0.8
Recognition of a deferred tax asset
in the current period - (24.2) -
Losses for which a tax detriment
(benefit) was recorded in current
period (33.8) - 14.2
-------- --------- --------
Effective income tax rate for the year 9.4% 22.5% 3.5%
-------- --------- --------
-------- --------- --------
At June 30, 1996, net deferred tax assets totaled approximately $21.6
million. The total valuation allowance recognized for net deferred tax assets
was also approximately $21.6 million. The valuation allowance decreased by
approximately $3.2 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996.
The differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their
financial reporting amounts that give rise to significant portions of deferred
income tax liabilities or assets are: reserves for severance, office closures
and claims and settlements, real estate investment valuation allowances, equity
in partnership gains and losses, property and equipment depreciation and accrued
expenses.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
6. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
The components of the Company's deferred tax (liabilities) and assets are
as follows as of June 30, 1996 (in thousands):
Gross deferred tax liabilities - current
Commission and fee reserves $ (489)
Gross deferred tax assets - current
Commission and fee reserves $1,549
Claims and settlements 356
Compensation accrual 936
Workers' compensation accrual 652
--------
Gross deferred tax assets - current 3,493
Deferred tax assets valuation
allowance - current (3,004)
Gross deferred tax assets - noncurrent
Investment in partnerships 19
Depreciation 19
Investment tax credit 278
Commission and fee reserves 1,553
Claims and settlements 2,599
Net operating loss carryforwards 15,886
Estimated net operating loss
carryforward limitation under
Code Section 382 (1,770)
--------
Gross deferred tax assets - noncurrent 18,584
Deferred tax assets valuation
allowance - noncurrent (18,584)
--------
Net deferred tax (liability) asset $ -
--------
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7. STOCK OPTIONS, STOCK PURCHASE AND EMPLOYEE 401(k) PLANS
STOCK OPTION PLANS:
Changes in stock options were as follows for the fiscal years ended June
30, 1996, 1995 and 1994:
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
7. STOCK OPTIONS, STOCK PURCHASE AND EMPLOYEE 401(k) PLANS (CONTINUED)
STOCK OPTION PLANS (CONTINUED):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
------------------------- -------------------------- ------------------------
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price
---------- ------------ ----------- ----------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Stock Options
outstanding at the
beginning of the $1.88 to $2.88 to $3.50 to
year 651,900 $28.75 321,118 $28.75 662,900 $28.75
Granted or $2.13 to $1.88 to $2.88 to
regranted 1,000,000 $2.38 352,850 $2.38 162,000 $4.13
Lapsed or
canceled $1.88 to $4.13 to $3.50 to
(552,100) $23.15 (22,068) $18.75 (503,782) $18.75
$1.88 to
Exercised (14,400) $3.13 - - - -
---------- ------------ ----------- ----------- --------- ---------
Stock options
outstanding at the $1.88 to $1.88 to $2.88 to
end of the year 1,085,400 $28.75 651,900 $28.75 321,118 $28.75
---------- ------------ ----------- ----------- --------- ---------
---------- ------------ ----------- ----------- --------- ---------
Exercisable at end $1.88 to $2.88 to $3.50 to
of the year 300,235 $28.75 165,251 $28.75 96,461 $28.75
---------- ------------ ----------- ----------- --------- ---------
---------- ------------ ----------- ----------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>
The Company's 1990 Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan, as amended,
provides for grants of options to purchase the Company's common stock. The plan
was amended effective November 1995 to authorize a total of 1,500,000 shares for
issuance under the plan and to provide for flexibility in setting terms of
exercise. At June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994, the number of shares available for
the grant of options were 425,534, 723,434 and 1,030,029, respectively. Stock
options under this plan are granted at prices from 50% up to 100% of the market
price per share at the dates of grant, the terms and vesting schedules of which
have been determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors
until August 1996, and thereafter, by the Board of Directors.
The Company's 1993 Stock Option Plan for Outside Directors provides for
automatic grants to newly-elected non-management members of the Board of
Directors of options to purchase 10,000 shares for each such Director of common
stock, at exercise prices set at the market price at the date of grant. The
plan has authorized 50,000 shares for issuance. The options expire five years
from the date of grant and vest over three years from such date. At June 30,
1996, 1995 and 1994, the number of shares available for the grant of options
were 20,000, 20,000 and 30,000, respectively. As of June 30, 1996, options to
purchase 20,001 shares have vested under this plan.
EMPLOYEE COMMON STOCK PURCHASE PLAN:
In 1987, the Company adopted the Employee New Stock Purchase Plan which
enables eligible employees to purchase common stock of the Company at discounted
prices. In August 1993, the plan was amended to authorize up to 200,000 shares
of stock for issuance under this plan. As of June 30, 1996, 43,546 shares were
available for issue. During the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and
1994, the number of shares purchased under this plan were 38,265, 15,804 and
3,213, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
7. STOCK OPTIONS, STOCK PURCHASE AND EMPLOYEE 401(k) PLANS (CONTINUED)
EMPLOYEE 401(k) PLANS:
The Company has an employee 401(k) plan covering eligible employees other
than employees of Axiom. The Company contributes on a discretionary basis to
the plan based upon specified percentages of voluntary employee contributions,
which employer contributions may be made in common stock or cash, or a
combination of both. Axiom has an employee 401(k) plan that does not provide
for employer contributions to be made in stock. Discretionary contributions by
the Company and other expenses for the plans amounted to approximately $418,000,
$484,000 and $574,000 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively.
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company participates in joint ventures, partnerships and trusts in
which officers, directors and salespersons of the Company may also participate
as investors. Such persons or their affiliates frequently provide property
management and other real estate services to these entities, and such persons
may manage or otherwise control such joint ventures or partnerships.
Revenue earned by the Company for services rendered to affiliates,
including joint ventures, officers and directors and their affiliates ("Related
Parties"), was as follows for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and
1994 (in thousands):
1996 1995 1994
------- ------- ------
Real estate brokerage $ 710 $ 977 $3,215
commissions
Real estate services
fees and commissions $1,102 $ 458 $ 408
The Company rents office space from Related Parties. Such rent expense was
$1,122,000 for each of the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994. See
Note 5 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information
regarding long-term debt with Prudential, a Related Party.
A limited partnership which is affiliated with the Company is a partner in
a joint venture formed to develop an office building in Southern California. As
permanent financing for the project, the joint venture borrowed $5.8 million on
a non-recourse basis from a Related Party in September 1990, secured by an
unamortized first mortgage on the property at a rate of 10.02% per year and a
term of five years. In April 1995, in response to the joint venture's inability
to make the required interest payments, the joint venture entered into a
forbearance agreement with the Related Party providing for reduced interest
payments, and in November 1995, the Related Party sold the loan to a third
party.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
In connection with the 1994 Recapitalization, the Company entered into
agreements with certain Related Parties (see Note 5 to Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements) and paid approximately $70,000 in legal fees on behalf of
Prudential.
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
REAL ESTATE JOINT VENTURES AND PARTNERSHIPS:
The Company has guaranteed, in the aggregate amount of $4 million, the
contingent liabilities of one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries with respect to
two limited partnerships in which the subsidiary formerly acted as general
partner.
NONCANCELABLE OPERATING LEASES:
The Company has noncancelable operating lease obligations for office space
and certain equipment ranging from one to eight years, and sublease agreements
under which the Company acts as sublessor. The office space leases provide for
annual rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index, or other specified
terms, and typically require payment of property taxes, insurance and
maintenance costs.
Future minimum payments under noncancelable operating leases with an
initial term of one year or more were as follows at June 30, 1996 (in
thousands):
Year Gross Sublease
Ending Lease Rental Net Lease
June 30, Obligation Income Obligation
--------- ---------- -------- ----------
1997 $10,710 $ 997 $ 9,713
1998 7,546 176 7,370
1999 5,570 127 5,443
2000 3,978 127 3,851
2001 2,329 127 2,202
Thereafter 843 - 843
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$30,976 $1,554 $29,422
--------- --------- -----------
--------- --------- -----------
As a component of the Company's restructuring charges related to the
downsizing and closing of certain offices, the Company has accrued for
approximately $1,583,000 of the above expected future minimum rental payments,
net of expected sublease income of approximately $669,000 as of June 30, 1996.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)
Lease and rental expense for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and
1994 amounted to $15,104,000, $15,788,000 and $17,101,000, respectively, net of
sublease income of $833,000, $947,000 and $1,161,000, respectively.
LEGAL MATTERS:
The Company is involved in various claims and lawsuits arising out of the
conduct of its business, as well as in connection with its participation in
various joint ventures, partnerships, a trust and appraisal business, many of
which may not be covered by the Company's insurance policies. In the opinion of
management, the eventual outcome of such claims and lawsuits is not expected to
have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of
operations.
On March 14, 1994, JOHSZ, ET AL. V. KOLL COMPANY, ET AL., was filed in the
Orange County (California) Superior Court against the Koll Company, Grubb &
Ellis Company, Koll Center Newport Number 10, a California general partnership
("Koll"), and Southern California Edison Company ("Edison"). The complaint was
served on the Company in June 1994. A second complaint, YOUNKIN, MAIONA, ET AL.
V. KOLL COMPANY, ET AL., based on similar causes of action was filed in the same
court on December 13, 1994 and served on the Company in February 1995. The
plaintiffs in these two cases, three former Company brokers, two former Company
employees, and their spouses, allege that the brokers and employees acquired
cancer from electromagnetic waves produced by the electric transformer owned by
Edison and situated in a vault below office space leased by the Company in a
building owned by Koll. The complaints allege negligence, battery, negligent
infliction of emotional distress, fraudulent concealment, loss of consortium
and, against Edison only, strict liability. Specific damages were not pled, but
punitive as well as compensatory damages were sought. In the JOHSZ case,
plaintiffs dismissed with prejudice all causes of action allowing punitive
damages. The remaining causes of action were dismissed by summary judgment of
the Superior Court, entered on December 18, 1995. Plaintiffs have appealed this
summary judgment to the California Court of Appeals. In the YOUNKIN case,
plaintiffs dismissed without prejudice all causes of action allowing punitive
damages. The case is presently stayed pending resolution of a petition for a
writ of mandamus/appeal on a sanction award entered by the court against the
plaintiffs.
JOHN W. MATTHEWS, ET AL. V. KIDDER, PEABODY & CO., ET AL. AND HSM INC., ET
AL., filed on January 23, 1995 in the United States District Court for the
Western District of Pennsylvania, is a purported class action on behalf of
approximately 6,000 limited partners who invested approximately $85 million in
three public real estate limited partnerships (the "Partnerships") during the
period beginning in 1982 and continuing through 1986. HSM Inc. is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company. The complaint alleges violations under the Racketeer
Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, securities fraud, breach of fiduciary
duty and negligent misrepresentation surrounding the defendants' organization,
promotion, sponsorship and management of the Partnerships. Specific damages
were not pled, but treble, punitive as well as compensatory damages and
restitution are sought. On December 19, 1995 the court granted the defendants'
motion to dismiss the entire complaint with regard to Partnerships I and III,
based upon the plaintiff's lack of standing in those Partnerships
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)
but denied the motion with respect to the plaintiff's standing in Partnership
II, in which the plaintiff was a unitholder. The court declined to rule on the
other bases for dismissal, stating that they could be raised by summary judgment
motion after discovery. Plaintiff has filed a motion for leave to file an
amended complaint adding new party plaintiffs in order to preserve claims
relating to Partnerships I and III. Discovery has commenced. No plaintiff
class has been certified.
The Company intends to vigorously defend the JOHSZ and YOUNKIN appeals, and
the YOUNKIN and MATTHEWS actions. Management believes it has meritorious
defenses to contest the claims asserted in those actions. Based upon available
information, the Company is not able to determine the financial impact, if any,
of such actions, but believes that the outcome will not have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
10. SPECIAL CHARGES AND UNUSUAL ITEMS
The Company's management periodically evaluates its business strategy and
direction and the carrying value of certain assets. Over the four-year period
ended December 31, 1994, management implemented a variety of restructuring and
recapitalization measures necessary for the Company to continue as a going
concern. The financial impact of certain of these measures, as well as other
special charges, have been recorded in "Special Charges and Unusual Items".
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1994, the Company recorded Special
Charges and Unusual Items totaling $13.2 million, including the write-off of the
remaining $10.1 million of goodwill related to its commercial brokerage
business, $2.9 million for severance and office closure costs and $200,000 of
other net costs inclusive of the net gain from the sale of the Company's real
estate advisory business and Northern California residential real estate
operations.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995, the Company made non-cash
reversals of approximately $2.6 million of previously established reserves for
severance and office closure costs. Approximately $1.4 million of the reversals
related to closing certain offices more efficiently than initially estimated and
$930,000 related to the reversal of the remaining net office lease liability of
the Company's Southern California residential brokerage operations which were
sold in November 1994.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996, the Company recorded a $462,000
net credit to Special Charges and Unusual Items. Special charges included
$525,000 of severance costs for a senior executive related to restructuring the
operations of Axiom and credits to Special Charges and Unusual Items included
approximately $627,000 of non-cash reversals primarily related to previously
established reserves for severance and office closure costs and the reversal of
an additional $360,000 of remaining net office lease liability related to the
sale of the Southern California residential brokerage operations in November
1994. Should the buyer of the Southern California residential brokerage
operations perform under the remaining lease liability that it assumed (which
extends to November 1997), remaining office closure reserves of approximately
$203,000 will be reduced in future periods.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
10. SPECIAL CHARGES AND UNUSUAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
As of June 30, 1996, the Company had current accrued severance and office
closure costs of approximately $721,000 of which $82,000 of accrued severance
costs and $276,000 of accrued office closure costs, net of anticipated sublease
income, are expected to be paid in cash during the fiscal year ending June 30,
1997. As of June 30, 1996, approximately $603,000 of the $960,000 of long-term
accrued office closure costs, net of anticipated sublease income, are expected
to be paid in cash over the next six years. During the fiscal year ended June
30, 1996, the Company paid $1.4 million in cash for the accrued severance and
office closure costs.
11. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk
consist principally of trade receivables and interest-bearing investments.
Users of real estate services account for a substantial portion of trade
receivables and collateral is generally not required. The risk associated with
this concentration is limited due to the large number of users and their
geographic dispersion.
The Company places substantially all its interest-bearing investments with
major financial institutions and limits the amount of credit exposure to any one
financial institution in accordance with Company policy and pursuant to
restrictions in the New Note Agreement with Prudential.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
12. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1996
-------------------------------
First Second Third Fourth
Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
------- -------- -------- --------
(in thousands, except per share amounts and shares)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating Revenue $ 47,362 $ 60,381 $ 36,933 $ 49,052
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Operating income (loss) $ 407 $ 6,005 $ (4,574) $ 1,501
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Income(loss) before income
taxes $ 808 $ 5,278 $ (5,110) $ 1,324
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) $ 596 $ 5,332 $ (5,116) $ 1,290
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Net income (loss)
per common share:
Primary $ (.01) $ .42 $ (.67) $ .06
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Fully diluted $ (.01) $ .32 $ (.67) $ .08
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Weighted average common
shares and equivalents 8,827,675 8,827,675 8,827,675 8,831,513
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Common stock market price
range (high:low) 2 3/4 : 1 7/8 2 5/8 : 1 7/8 3 : 1 7/8 5 1/4 : 2 1/4
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1995
-------------------------------
First Second Third Fourth
Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
------- -------- -------- --------
(in thousands, except per share amounts and shares)
Operating Revenue $ 47,003 $ 56,779 $ 38,064 $ 43,938
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Operating income (loss) $ 1,221 $ 5,982 $ (3,370) $ (218)
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Income(loss) before income
taxes $ 681 $ 5,309 $ (3,866) $ (120)
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) $ 581 $ 5,299 $ (3,933) $ (391)
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) per
common share:
Primary $ (0.02) $ 0.49 $ (0.65) $ (0.16)
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Fully diluted $ (0.02) $ 0.35 $ (0.65) $ (0.16)
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Weighted average common
shares 4,261,351 7,102,586 7,102,586 7,102,586
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Common stock market price
range (high:low) 2 7/8 : 1 5/8 2 3/8 : 1 7/8 2 1/2 : 1 7/8 2 5/8 : 2
------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
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</TABLE>
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
DIRECTORS
JOE F. HANAUER, 59, has been Chairman of the Board since January 1993.
He served as Executive Chairman of the Company from June 1994 to September 1994
and as Chief Executive Officer of the Company from July 1994 to December 1995.
Since December 1988, Mr. Hanauer has been a general partner of Combined
Investments, L.P., an investment management business located in Laguna Beach,
California, whose investments include real estate. Since June 1993, Mr. Hanauer
has served as a director of Axiom, the Company's subsidiary engaged in property
and facilities management. He has served as a director and/or officer of
certain other subsidiaries of the Company since February 1993. From February
1993 until July 1994, Mr. Hanauer, through Combined Investments, L.P., also
provided operational and management services to the Company. From 1977 to
December 1988, Mr. Hanauer was associated with Coldwell Banker Residential
Group, Inc., serving as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1984. He is
also a director of MAF Bancorp. Mr. Hanauer was first elected as a director of
the Company in January 1993 pursuant to the Stockholders' Agreement described
under Item 11 below.
NEIL R. YOUNG, 47, was elected President, Chief Executive Officer, and
a director of the Company in February 1996. He has also served as a director
and/or officer of certain subsidiaries of the Company, including serving as a
director of Axiom since September 1994. From December 1995 to February 1996, he
held the position of President of Commercial Brokerage Operations of the
Company. From March 1994 to December 1995, he was President of the Company's
Eastern Region, and President of the Midwest/Texas Region from January 1993 to
January 1995, when the region was reorganized as part of the Eastern Region. He
served prior to 1993 as an Executive Vice President, Regional Manager, district
manager and sales manager of the commercial brokerage division in the Midwest
Region. In addition to his other positions he was a Senior Vice President of
the Company from January 1992 until February 1996. Mr. Young has been with the
Company since 1983.
R. DAVID ANACKER, 61, has been Vice Chairman of Veriflo Corporation,
an industrial equipment manufacturing firm located in Richmond, California,
since November 1991. From November 1959 to November 1991, he was associated
with ABM Industries, Inc. ("ABMI"), a property maintenance service firm located
in San Francisco, California, serving as director from 1979 and as President and
Chief Executive Officer from March 1984 through May 1989. He currently provides
consulting services to ABMI. He served as a director of Axiom from August 1992
to July 1994. Mr. Anacker was elected as a director of the Company in May 1994.
LAWRENCE S. BACOW, 44, is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology ("M.I.T.") Center for Real Estate and the M.I.T. Department of
Urban Studies and Planning. He has served as Chairman of the M.I.T. Faculty
since June 1995. He joined the M.I.T. Faculty in 1977 and the M.I.T. Center for
Real Estate in 1983, serving as the director of the Center for Real Estate from
1990 until 1992. Professor Bacow is also a director of La Salle Street Fund and
Retail Property Investors, Inc., real estate investment trusts. From December
1987 to June 1990, he was also a principal of Artel Associates, a company which
provided investment banking services to real estate companies. Professor Bacow
has served as a director of the Company since January 1993.
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REUBEN S. LEIBOWITZ, 49, is a Managing Director of E.M. Warburg,
Pincus & Co., Inc. ("Warburg Pincus"), a venture banking and investment
counseling firm, located in New York City. He has been associated with Warburg
Pincus since 1984. Warburg Pincus is an affiliate of Warburg, the Company's
principal stockholder. Mr. Leibowitz is also a director of Chelsea GCA Realty,
Inc. and Pacific Greystone Corporation. Mr. Leibowitz was first elected as a
director of the Company in January 1993 as a representative of Warburg pursuant
to the Stockholders' Agreement.
ROBERT J. MCLAUGHLIN, 63, is President of The Sutter Group, a
management consulting firm located in Larkspur, California which he founded in
1982. Mr. McLaughlin has served as a director of the Company since September
1994.
JOHN D. SANTOLERI, 32, has been a Managing Director of Warburg Pincus,
located in New York City, since January 1996, and served as Vice President of
Warburg Pincus from January 1995 to January 1996. From January 1992 to January
1995, Mr. Santoleri served as a Vice President of Warburg Pincus Ventures, Inc.,
the venture banking subsidiary of Warburg Pincus. He has been associated with
Warburg Pincus since June 1989. From June 1985 to June 1989, he was associated
with The Harlan Company, a New York-based real estate consulting firm, serving
as Vice President from September 1988 to June 1989. Warburg, Pincus Ventures,
Inc. is an affiliate of Warburg, the Company's principal stockholder. Mr.
Santoleri also serves as a director of Chelsea GCA Realty, Inc. and Pacific
Greystone Corporation. Mr. Santoleri was first elected as a director of the
Company in January 1993 as a representative of Warburg pursuant to the
Stockholders' Agreement.
EXECUTIVE Officers
In addition to Messrs. Hanauer and Young, the following are executive
officers of the Company:
STEVEN F. POPE, 47, has been Senior Vice President and Director of
Marketing of the Company since June 1994. Prior to that time, he was associated
with the Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute, a real estate professional
society and training firm located in Chicago, Illinois, serving as Executive
Vice President from November 1984 to June 1994.
PHILLIP D. ROYSTER, 52, has been President of the Company's Pacific
Southwest Region since January 1992 and a Senior Vice President of the Company
since May 1990. Since January 1996, his managerial responsibilities were
extended to include the entire Western regional commercial brokerage operations
of the Company. He also serves as a director and/or officer of certain
subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Royster was President of the Company's
California Region from January 1990 to January 1992, and a Senior Vice President
of the Company's commercial brokerage division from February 1984 to May 1990.
Mr. Royster has been with the Company since 1982.
ROBERT J. WALNER, 49, has been Senior Vice President, Corporate
Secretary and General Counsel of the Company since January 1994. He also serves
as a director and/or officer of certain subsidiaries of the Company, including
serving as a Vice President of Axiom since January 1996. From August 1992 to
January 1994, Mr. Walner was engaged in a private law and consulting practice,
and was of counsel to Lawrence Walner & Associates, Ltd. in Chicago, Illinois, a
law firm specializing in state and federal class action litigation on a national
basis. From November 1979 to August 1992, he was Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary of The Balcor Company, a subsidiary of American Express
Company.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth, for all persons who served as Chief
Executive Officer and for each of the persons who served as other executive
officers of the Company during the 1996 fiscal year, compensation earned,
including deferred compensation, for services in all capacities with the Company
and its subsidiaries for the six-month transition period ended June 30, 1996,
and for the calendar fiscal years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Long-Term
Compensation
Annual Compensation Awards
----------------------------------------------- ------------
Securities
Transition Underlying All Other
Name and Period/Fiscal Salary Bonus Options/SARs Compensation
Principal Position Year Ended(1) ($) ($) (#)(2) ($)
- ------------------------------------------ ----------------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Neil R. Young June 30, 1996 180,000 0 450,000 2,000(3)
President and Chief Executive Officer(4) December 31, 1995 260,000 0 90,000 1,000(3)
December 31, 1994 171,000 124,000 0 2,000(3)
December 31, 1993 220,000 69,000 15,000 2,000(3)
Joe F. Hanauer June 30, 1996 90,000 0 0 2,000(3)
Chairman and Former December 31, 1995 180,000 120,000 102,850 0
Chief Executive Officer(5) December 31, 1994 90,000 200,000 0 90,000
December 31, 1993 0 0 135,000 165,000
Phillip D. Royster June 30, 1996 86,000 0 0 2,000(3)
Senior Vice President and December 31, 1995 171,000 35,000 15,000 1,000(3)
President of the Pacific Southwest Region December 31, 1994 171,000 20,000 0 2,000(3)
December 31, 1993 159,000 8,000 15,000 1,000(3)
Robert J. Walner June 30, 1996 70,000 0 0 2,000(3)
Senior Vice President, General Counsel December 31, 1995 140,000 45,000 40,000 1,000(3)
and Corporate Secretary December 31, 1994 140,000 56,000 20,000 1,000(3)
December 31, 1993 -- -- -- --
Steven F. Pope June 30, 1996 63,000 0 0 1,000(3)
Senior Vice President(6) December 31, 1995 117,500 25,000 20,000 0
December 31, 1994 55,000 25,000 0 0
December 31, 1993 -- -- -- --
Allan D. Schuster June 30, 1996 95,000 0 0 50,000
Former President and December 31, 1995 29,000 0 500,000 0
Chief Executive Officer(7) December 31, 1994 -- -- -- --
December 31, 1993 -- -- -- --
Robert J. Hanlon, Jr. June 30, 1996 80,000 0 0 115,000
Former Senior Vice President and December 31, 1995 175,000 50,000 40,000 1,000(3)
Chief Financial Officer(8) December 31, 1994 175,000 70,000 15,000 2,000(3)
December 31, 1993 -- -- -- --
John F. Carpenter June 30, 1996 86,000 0 0 2,000(3)
Former Senior Vice President and December 31, 1995 171,000 0 25,000 1,000(3)
President of the Pacific Northwest Region(9) December 31, 1994 171,000 60,000 0 2,000(3)
December 31, 1993 171,000 9,000 15,000 1,000(3)
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(1) The Company changed its fiscal year from the twelve-month calendar year
ending December 31 to the twelve-month period ending June 30, resulting in
a six-month transition period ended June 30, 1996.
(2) The amounts represent options to purchase the designated numbers of shares
of Common Stock.
(3) Represents Company contributions to the 401(k) plan accounts of the
designated individuals.
(4) Mr. Young served as Senior Vice President and President of the Eastern
Region of the Company during the time periods specified, until his election
as President of Commercial Brokerage Operations in December 1995, and
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company in February 1996.
(5) Mr. Hanauer served as Chief Executive Officer from July 1994 to December
1995, and as Chairman of the Board since January 1993. All other
compensation for 1993 and 1994 represents amounts earned pursuant to a
consulting agreement effective from February 1993 through June 1994,
between the Company and Combined Investments, L.P., a company of which Mr.
Hanauer is the general partner, pursuant to which Mr. Hanauer provided
operational and management services to the Company prior to Mr. Hanauer's
election as Chief Executive Officer.
(6) Mr. Pope joined the Company in June 1994.
(7) Mr. Schuster served as President and Chief Executive Officer from December
1995 to February 1996. All other compensation for the six-month period
ended June 30, 1996 relates to a payment received by him in connection with
termination of his employment. Due to his resignation, Mr. Schuster's
option was canceled.
(8) Mr. Hanlon served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from
December 1993 to June 1996. All other compensation for the six-month
period ended June 30, 1996 includes $2,000 in a Company contribution to his
401(k) plan account, and the balance represents amounts received in
connection with termination of his employment and rendering consulting
services.
(9) Mr. Carpenter served as Senior Vice President and President of the Pacific
Northwest Region during the time periods specified, until his resignation
from such positions in January 1996. He continued to serve as Vice
President/Business Development until he resigned in July 1996.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPTION/SAR GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
Potential Realizable Value at
Assumed Annual Rates of
Stock Price Appreciation
Individual Grants For Option Term(1)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------
Number of Percent
Securities of Total
Underlying Options/SARs Exercise
Options/SARs Granted to or Base
Granted(2) Employees in Price Expiration 5% 10%
Name (#) Fiscal Year ($/Sh) Date ($) ($)
- ---------------- ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Neil R. Young(3) 50,000 5% 2.125 11/21/03 $51,000 $122,000
450,000 45% 2.375 02/22/06 $672,000 $1,703,000
Joe F. Hanauer 0 -- -- -- -- --
Phillip D. Royster 0 -- -- -- -- --
Robert J. Walner 0 -- -- -- -- --
Steven F. Pope 0 -- -- -- -- --
Allan D. Schuster(4) 500,000 50% 2.125 11/21/05 $668,000 $1,693,000
Robert J. Hanlon, Jr. 0 -- -- -- -- --
John F. Carpenter 0 -- -- -- -- --
</TABLE>
(1) The potential realizable value is calculated from the market price per
share, assuming the Common Stock appreciates in value at the stated
percentage rate from the date of grant of an option to the expiration date.
Actual gains, if any, are dependent on the future market price of the
Common Stock.
(2) The amounts represent options to purchase the designated numbers of shares
of Common Stock granted, at exercise prices based upon full market value on
the dates of grant, under the 1990 Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan
(the "1990 Plan"). Vesting accelerates upon certain conditions related to
changes of control of the Company or at the discretion of the Compensation
Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Compensation Committee").
(3) Mr. Young was granted an option to purchase 50,000 shares at an exercise
price of $2.125 per share on November 21, 1995, and an option to purchase
450,000 shares at an exercise price of $2.375 per share on February 22,
1996, each vesting in five, equal annual installments with the November
grant commencing one year from the date of grant and the February grant
commencing December 31, 1996.
(4) Mr. Schuster's option was granted on November 21, 1995 at an exercise price
of $2.125 per share, vesting in five, equal annual installments commencing
on December 31, 1996, and certain other vesting conditions set forth in his
employment agreement with the Company. Due to his resignation, Mr.
Schuster's option was canceled.
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AGGREGATED OPTION/SAR EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR AND FY-END
OPTION/SAR VALUES
Shares Number of Securities Value of Unexercised
Acquired on Underlying Unexercised In-the-Money Options/SARs at
Exercise Options/SARs at FY-End(#) FY-End($)
Name (#) Value Realized($) Exercisable/Unexercisable Exercisable/Unexercisable(1)
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Neil R. Young -- -- 14,000/541,000 $20,000/$1,027,000
Joe F. Hanauer -- -- 169,284/68,566 $183,000/$163,000
Phillip D. Royster -- -- 9,000/21,000 $8,000/$30,000
Robert J. Walner -- -- 16,000/44,000 $28,000/$90,000
Steven F. Pope -- -- 4,000/16,000 $10,000/$38,000
Allan D. Schuster -- -- 0/0 --
Robert J. Hanlon, Jr. 14,000 $24,000 0/0 --
John F. Carpenter -- -- 11,000/29,000 $13,000/$49,000
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(1) The value of unexercised in-the-money options at fiscal year-end was
calculated based on the closing price of the Common Stock as reported on
the New York Stock Exchange on June 30, 1996 ($4.25 per share).
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
Only directors who are not employees of the Company and who are
neither holders of five percent or more of the capital stock of the Company
("Five-Percent Holders") nor employees or affiliates of entities which are Five-
Percent Holders ("Outside Directors"), receive compensation for serving on the
Board of Directors (the "Board") and on its committees. Such compensation
currently consists of an annual retainer fee of $15,000 and a fee of $1,000 for
each Board or committee meeting attended. These fees are set by the Board.
In addition, under the 1993 Stock Option Plan for Outside Directors,
Outside Directors each receive an option to purchase 10,000 shares of Common
Stock upon the date of first election to the Board, with an exercise price equal
to market value on such date.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND CHANGE-IN-CONTROL
ARRANGEMENTS
In connection with the appointment of Neil R. Young as President and
Chief Executive Officer of the Company on February 22, 1996, the Company entered
into an employment agreement dated as of February 22, 1996 with Mr. Young,
pursuant to which he has agreed to serve in such capacities for a term expiring
in June 1999, with an option to extend the term for an additional year. He will
receive an annual salary of $400,000 through June 30, 1997, which salary
thereafter increases to $425,000 per year. He is eligible to receive incentive
compensation for fiscal years 1997, 1998 and 1999 targeted at 50% of his annual
salary, based upon achievement of certain Company performance levels to be
determined, with a minimum incentive payment of $125,000 to be paid with respect
to the 1997 fiscal year. Mr. Young also was granted a non-qualified option to
purchase 450,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $2.375 per
share, with a ten-year term and five-year vesting, with the first installment
vesting on December 31, 1996. Vesting of the option accelerates in the event
that Mr. Young's employment extends through the fiscal year 2000, or in the
event of a change in his employment following a change of control of the
Company. The agreement also provides that in the event that his employment is
terminated by the Company, Mr. Young will be entitled to an additional year's
salary, and if Mr. Young terminates his employment, he will be entitled to six
months' salary.
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Mr. Walner, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate
Secretary, is entitled to receive severance compensation in an amount equal to
up to nine months' salary and reimbursement of certain out-of-pocket expenses
under certain circumstances relating to the location required for performance of
his services, in the event that he resigns from employment with the Company.
Mr. Schuster, formerly President and Chief Executive Officer, had
entered into an employment agreement with the Company in November 1995, pursuant
to which he was to be employed for a five-year term in such capacities, to
receive an annual salary beginning at $350,000 and ending at $415,000, an option
to purchase 500,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $2.125 per
share, subject to stockholder approval of an amendment to the 1990 Plan,
eligibility for incentive compensation based upon achievement of certain
objectives, with a minimum bonus of $175,000 for each of the first two years of
the term, and reimbursement of certain out-of-pocket expenses for relocation.
The agreement provided for acceleration of vesting of the option, payment of one
year's salary, and payment of certain incentive compensation, under certain
conditions related to termination of Mr. Schuster's employment in the event of a
change in control of the Company. On February 7, 1996, Mr. Schuster resigned
from employment with the Company, effective in 60 days. On February 13, 1996,
the Board accepted Mr. Schuster's resignation as President and Chief Executive
Officer. Following his resignation, Mr. Schuster's stock option was canceled.
The Company paid $50,000 to Mr. Schuster in connection with termination of his
employment.
In connection with termination of Mr. Hanlon's employment with the
Company effective June 14, 1996, he received a payment of $88,000 and a
consulting retainer of $25,000.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
The members of the Compensation Committee are Reuben S. Leibowitz
(Chairman) and Lawrence S. Bacow. Neither of the members of the Compensation
Committee has served as an officer or employee of the Company.
Mr. Leibowitz is a Managing Director of E.M. Warburg, Pincus & Co.,
Inc., an affiliate of Warburg. Warburg, Prudential and Mr. Hanauer are parties
to certain agreements with, and hold certain securities of, the Company in
connection with a restructuring of the Company's indebtedness and equity
financing in the 1993 and 1994 Recapitalizations (the "Recapitalizations") as
follows. See also, Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of
Part II, and "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in
Item 12 of Part III.
INDEBTEDNESS TO PRUDENTIAL. Pursuant to a Senior Note, Subordinated
Note and Revolving Credit Note Agreement dated as of November 2, 1992, as
amended (the "Note Agreement"), between the Company and Prudential, the Company
has issued to Prudential, and there are currently outstanding, the following
promissory notes to evidence the Company's indebtedness as indicated: a) $10
million principal amount of 9.90% Senior Notes, the principal of which is due in
two equal installments in November 1997 and November 1998; b) $13.2 million
principal amount of "payment-in-kind" notes (the "PIK Notes"), for which the
interest rate changed from 10.65% to 11.65% per annum in January 1996, the
principal of which is due in two, approximately equal installments in November
2000 and November 2001; and c) a $5 million revolving credit note with an
interest rate per annum of 2.5% above LIBOR, which is due in November 1999.
The largest aggregate indebtedness of the Company to Prudential since
July 1, 1995 was approximately $28.2 million of principal, which is currently
outstanding. The accrued and unpaid interest on such indebtedness was, at
August 31, 1996, approximately $245,000, excluding accrued
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interest of approximately $2.2 million on the PIK Notes, which has been added
to, and is included in, the principal indebtedness referenced above. The Note
Agreement contains certain financial covenants and restrictions on the Company's
ability to make loans, investments, dividends and certain other payments.
PRUDENTIAL'S OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES OF THE COMPANY. Prudential owns
150,000 shares of Junior Preferred Stock which are convertible to an aggregate
of 2,674,511 shares of Common Stock at a conversion price per share of $5.61.
The cumulative dividend rate on the Junior Preferred Stock is 5% per annum until
January 2002, when it increases to 10% per annum, increasing to 11% and 12% each
of the next two years, respectively. Beginning in January 2005, the rate
increases by 2% each year. Prudential also owns 397,549 shares of Common Stock,
acquired in 1993 through exercise of a warrant and paid for by cancellation of
certain indebtedness of the Company to Prudential. In addition, Prudential owns
a warrant to purchase 200,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of
$3.50 per share, which expires in December 1998, and a warrant to purchase
150,000 shares at an exercise price of $2.375 per share, which expires in
November 1999.
WARBURG'S OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES OF THE COMPANY. Warburg owns
4,277,433 shares of Common Stock and 128,266 shares of Series B Senior Preferred
Stock, convertible into an aggregate of 4,828,548 shares of Common Stock at a
conversion price per share of $2.66. Warburg also owns a warrant to purchase
687,358 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $3.50 per share, which
expires in January 1998, and a warrant to purchase 325,000 shares of Common
Stock at an exercise price of $2.375 per share, which expires in November 1999.
MR. HANAUER'S OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES OF THE COMPANY. As a result
of the Recapitalizations, Mr. Hanauer, through his family trust, owns 8,894
shares of Series A Senior Preferred Stock, convertible to 337,480 shares of
Common Stock, with a conversion price per share of $2.64. Mr. Hanauer also
owns warrants to purchase 88,383 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price
of $3.61 per share and 234,742 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of
$3.41 per share. In addition, Mr. Hanauer owns warrants to purchase 38,410
shares of Common Stock, with an aggregate exercise price equal to the lesser
of the amount by which certain liabilities of the Company exceed $500,000 or
$3.41 multiplied by the number of shares issuable upon exercise, and which
are exercisable for 90 days only in the event that the Company pays certain
liabilities which exceed an aggregate of $1,500,000. All warrants owned by
Mr. Hanauer expire in January 1998. The Preferred Stock and warrants owned
by Mr. Hanauer have broad anti-dilution provisions. The numbers of shares of
Common Stock into which the securities are convertible, and the conversion or
exercise prices presented, are the result of anti-dilution adjustments
through June 30, 1996.
The dividend rate on the Senior Preferred Stock owned by both Warburg
and Mr. Hanauer is 12% per annum, and will increase by 2% per annum effective
beginning in January 2005.
STOCKHOLDERS' AGREEMENT. In connection with the Recapitalizations,
Warburg, Prudential, Mr. Hanauer and the Company entered into the Stockholders'
Agreement in January 1993 pursuant to which such parties have agreed, among
other things, to vote all of their shares of Capital Stock in favor of the
election to the Board of Mr. Hanauer (through the 1995 annual stockholders'
meeting), one nominee designated by Prudential, two nominees designated by
Warburg and such other nominees, not running in opposition to the Prudential
nominee or to the Warburg nominees, selected by the Board. Upon notice from
Prudential or Warburg, the parties will vote their shares of Capital Stock in
favor of the election to the Board of one additional Prudential nominee and one
additional Warburg nominee. The Stockholders' Agreement also grants to Warburg,
Prudential and Mr. Hanauer certain registration rights with respect to the
securities received by them in the Recapitalizations.
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth information as of August 15, 1996
concerning beneficial ownership of Common Stock by known beneficial holders of
more than 5% of the outstanding Common Stock, directors, named executive
officers, and all current directors and executive officers as a group. Unless
otherwise noted, the listed persons have sole voting and dispositive powers with
respect to the shares held in their names, subject to community property laws if
applicable.
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership Percent of Class(1)
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Warburg, Pincus Investors, L.P.
466 Lexington Avenue 10,118,339(2)(5) 68.6%
New York, NY 10017
The Prudential Insurance 3,422,060(3)(5) 28.7%
Company of America
Four Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
Joe F. Hanauer 948,142(4)(5)(6)(7) 9.7%
Grubb & Ellis Company
One Montgomery Street
Telesis Tower
San Francisco, CA 94104
Neil R. Young 30,398(6) *
R. David Anacker 14,667(6) *
Lawrence S. Bacow 10,800(6)(7) *
Robert J. Hanlon, Jr. 3,025 *
Reuben S. Leibowitz 0(2) --
Robert J. McLaughlin 9,667(6) *
Phillip D. Royster 13,196(6) *
John D. Santoleri 0(2) --
Robert J. Walner 47,606(6)(7) *
Allan D. Schuster 0 --
Steven F. Pope 11,220(6) *
John F. Carpenter 11,958(6)(7) *
All current directors and executive
officers as a group (10 persons) 1,085,695(6)(7) 11.0%
*Does not exceed 1.0%.
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(1) Percentages total more than 100% due to the requirement to count derivative
securities for certain purposes. The percentage of shares of Common Stock
beneficially owned by each designated person assumes that no other person
exercises currently outstanding warrants, options or convertible
securities.
(2) At August 15, 1996, Warburg beneficially owned 10,118,339 shares of Common
Stock through its ownership of (i) 4,277,433 shares of Common Stock, (ii)
128,266 shares of Series B Senior Preferred Stock which are convertible
into an aggregate of 4,828,548 shares of Common Stock and (iii) currently
exercisable warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,012,358 shares of Common
Stock. The sole general partner of Warburg is Warburg, Pincus & Co., a New
York general partnership ("WP"). E.M. Warburg, Pincus & Company, a New
York general partnership that has the same general partners as WP ("E.M.
Warburg"), manages Warburg. Lionel I. Pincus is the managing partner of WP
and E.M. Warburg and may be deemed to control them. WP has a 20% interest
in the profits of Warburg and, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, E.M.
Warburg, Pincus & Co., Inc. ("Warburg Pincus"), owns 1.13% of the limited
partnership interests in Warburg. Each of Messrs. Leibowitz and Santoleri,
directors of the Company, is a Managing Director of Warburg Pincus and a
general partner of WP and E.M. Warburg. As such, they may each be deemed
to be
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a beneficial owner of an indeterminate portion of the shares of Common
Stock beneficially owned by Warburg, Warburg Pincus and WP. Each of
Messrs. Leibowitz and Santoleri disclaims any such beneficial ownership.
(3) At August 15, 1996, Prudential beneficially owned 3,422,060 shares of
Common Stock through its ownership of (i) 397,549 shares of Common Stock,
(ii) 150,000 shares of Junior Preferred Stock which are convertible into an
aggregate of 2,674,511 shares of Common Stock, and (iii) currently
exercisable warrants to purchase an aggregate of 350,000 shares of Common
Stock.
(4) At August 15, 1996, Mr. Hanauer beneficially owned 942,447 shares of Common
Stock, through his direct ownership of 12,037 shares of Common Stock, and
through his ownership of the following securities held in a trust of which
Mr. Hanauer is the trustee and he and his wife and children are
beneficiaries: (i) 67,806 shares of Common Stock, (ii) 8,894 shares of
Series A Senior Preferred Stock convertible into an aggregate of 337,480
shares of Common Stock, (iii) currently exercisable warrants to purchase an
aggregate of 323,125 shares of Common Stock, (iv) an option granted under a
Company stock option plan which is exercisable for 169,284 shares, and (v)
warrants to purchase 38,410 shares of Common Stock, which will be
exercisable only in the event the Company pays certain liabilities after
January 29, 1993 which exceed an aggregate of $1,500,000 ("Contingent
Warrants"). Such Contingent Warrants, which expire in January 1998, have
an aggregate exercise price equal to the lesser of the amount by which such
excess liabilities exceed $500,000 or $3.41 multiplied by the number of
shares issuable upon exercise, and will be exercisable by Mr. Hanauer for a
period of 90 days.
(5) Pursuant to the rules promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), Prudential, Warburg and Mr. Hanauer
may be deemed to be a "group," as defined in Section 13(d) of such Act.
Prudential, Warburg and Mr. Hanauer do not affirm the existence of such a
group and disclaim beneficial ownership of shares of Common Stock
beneficially owned by any other party.
(6) Includes options under the Company's stock option plans which are
exercisable for the following numbers of shares: Mr. Hanauer -- 169,284;
Mr. Young -- 17,000; Mr. Anacker -- 6,667; Professor Bacow -- 10,000;
Mr. McLaughlin -- 6,667; Mr. Royster -- 12,000; Mr. Walner -- 16,000;
Mr. Pope -- 4,000; Mr. Carpenter -- 11,000; and all current directors and
executive officers as a group -- 241,618.
(7) Includes 800 shares held by the son of Professor Bacow. Includes 20 shares
held by Mr. Carpenter's wife and 20 shares he holds jointly with his wife.
Includes shares held in trust for the benefit of immediate family members
as follows: Mr. Hanauer -- 67,806; Mr. Walner -- 20,000.
SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the Company's directors,
executive officers, chief accounting officer and persons who beneficially own
more than ten percent of a registered class of the Company's equity securities
("Reporting Persons"), to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
the New York Stock Exchange reports of ownership and changes in ownership of
Common Stock and other equity securities of the Company. Such persons are
required to furnish the Company with copies of all such forms they file.
The Company has adopted procedures to assist its directors and
officers in complying with Section 16(a), which includes assisting them in
preparing forms for filing. To the Company's knowledge, based solely upon
review of copies of such signed reports furnished to the Company and written
representations made by each Reporting Person that no other reports were
required, during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996, all Reporting Persons
complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to them, except
for the following. Due to an administrative error following the change in the
Company's fiscal year from the calendar year ending December 31 to the
twelve-month period ending June 30, James Klescewski, Vice President and
Corporate Controller, filed a late Form 5
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reporting three exempt transactions, and Mr. Hanauer filed a late Form 5 to
report one transaction which was inadvertently omitted from an earlier Form 4.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The following are descriptions of certain transactions and business
relationships between the Company and its directors, executive officers, and
principal stockholders. See also, "Compensation Committee Interlocks and
Insider Participation" above.
As a significant institutional investor in real estate, Prudential
utilizes the services of the Company (and its competitors) on a regular basis.
In the ordinary course of business, Prudential, its affiliates and franchisees
paid the Company approximately $1.8 million during the 1996 fiscal year for
management of several of its properties and for leasing and other real estate
commissions. The Company also rents office space in the ordinary course of
business under a long-term lease from a partnership of which Prudential is a
general partner, paying approximately $1.1 million in rent during the 1996
fiscal year.
A limited partnership which is affiliated with the Company is a
partner in a joint venture formed to develop an office building in southern
California. As a permanent financing for the project, the joint venture
borrowed $5.8 million on a non-recourse basis from Prudential in September 1990,
secured by an unamortized first mortgage on the property, at a rate of 10.02%
per year and a term maturing in September 1995. In April 1995, in response to
the joint venture's inability to make the required interest payments, the joint
venture entered into a forbearance agreement with Prudential providing for
remittance of net operating income from the property during negotiations
regarding resolution of the loan, and in November 1995, Prudential sold the loan
to a third party.
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GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
PART IV
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ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) The following documents are filed as a part of this report:
1. The following Report of Independent Auditors and Consolidated
Financial Statements are submitted herewith:
- Report of Independent Auditors.
- Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 1996 and June 30,
1995.
- Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994.
- Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
for the years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994.
- Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994.
- Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
2. The following Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules are submitted
herewith:
II. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (contained in Notes 1 and 3 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements).
All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable
accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are
not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable, and
therefore have been omitted.
3. Exhibits required to be filed by Item 601 of Regulation S-K:
(3) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, as restated
effective November 1, 1994, incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed
March 31, 1995 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
3.2 Grubb & Ellis Company Bylaws, as amended effective June 1, 1994,
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.21 to the Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 1994 (Commission
File No. 1-8122).
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3.3 Amendment to the Grubb & Ellis Company Bylaws, effective as of June
1, 1994, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.20 to the
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14,
1994 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
(4) Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders, including Indentures
4.1 Senior Note, Subordinated Note and Revolving Credit Note Agreement
between The Prudential Insurance Company of America and the
Registrant dated as of November 2, 1992, incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form
8-K filed on February 8, 1993 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
4.2 Letter agreement between The Prudential Insurance Company of America
and the Registrant dated March 26, 1993, incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.10 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q filed on May 15, 1993 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
4.3 Letter agreement between The Prudential Insurance Company of America
and the Registrant dated October 26, 1993, incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.21 to the Registrant's registration statement
on Form S-8 filed on November 12, 1993 (Registration No. 33-71484).
4.4 Letter agreement between The Prudential Insurance Company of America
and the Registrant dated March 28, 1994, incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K filed on March 31, 1994 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
4.5 Amendment dated July 20, 1994 to the Senior Note, Subordinated Note
and Revolving Credit Note Agreement between the Registrant and The
Prudential Insurance Company of America, incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's registration statement
on Form S-3 filed on July 22, 1994 (Registration No. 33-54707).
4.6 Securities Purchase Agreement between The Prudential Insurance
Company of America and the Registrant, dated as of November 2, 1992,
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 28.4 to the Registrant's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 12, 1992 (Commission
File No. 1-8122).
4.7 Securities Purchase Agreement among Warburg, Pincus Investors, L.P.,
Joe F. Hanauer and the Registrant, dated as of November 2, 1992,
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 28.3 to the Registrant's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 12, 1992 (Commission
File No. 1-8122).
4.8 Summary of terms of proposed bridge loan and rights offering
executed by Warburg, Pincus Investors, L.P., The Prudential
Insurance Company of America and the Registrant as of March 28,
1994, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.11 to the
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 31, 1994
(Commission File No. 1-8122).
4.9 Specimen of Stock Subscription Warrant No. S-4 issued to the Joe F.
Hanauer Trust, dated January 29, 1993, incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.18 to the Registrant's registration statement
on Form S-8 filed on November 12, 1993 (Registration No. 33-71484).
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4.10 Specimen of Stock Subscription Warrant No. 16 issued to The
Prudential Insurance Company of America, restated as of November 1,
1994, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.23 to the
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14,
1994 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
4.11 Specimen of Stock Subscription Warrant No. 17 issued to The
Prudential Insurance Company of America, as of November 1, 1994,
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.24 to the Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 1994 (Commission
File No. 1-8122).
4.12 Specimen of Stock Subscription Warrant No. 18 issued to Warburg,
Pincus Investors, L.P., restated as of November 1, 1994,
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.25 to the Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 1994 (Commission
File No. 1-8122).
4.13 Specimen of Stock Subscription Warrant No. 19 issued to Warburg,
Pincus Investors, L.P., as of November 1, 1994, incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 4.26 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 1994 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
4.14 Amended Senior Note executed by the Registrant in favor of The
Prudential Insurance Company of America in the amount of $6,500,000,
dated as of November 1, 1994, incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 4.27 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed
on November 14, 1994 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
4.15 Amended Senior Note executed by the Registrant in favor of The
Prudential Insurance Company of America in the amount of $3,500,000,
dated as of November 1, 1994, incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 4.28 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed
on November 14, 1994 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
4.16 Amended Payment-in-Kind Note executed by the Registrant in favor of
The Prudential Insurance Company of America in the amount of
$10,900,834.33, dated as of November 1, 1994, incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 4.29 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 1994 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
4.17 Amended Revolving Credit Note executed by the Registrant in favor of
The Prudential Insurance Company of America in the amount of
$5,000,000, dated as of November 1, 1994, incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.30 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 1994 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
4.18 Payment-in-Kind Note executed by the Registrant in favor of The
Prudential Insurance Company of America in the amount of
$1,520,058.79, dated as of February 1, 1996, incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.20 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K filed on March 25, 1996 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
4.19 Payment-in-Kind Note executed by the Registrant in favor of The
Prudential Insurance Company of America in the amount of
$723,517.03, dated as of August 1, 1996.
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On an individual basis, instruments other than Exhibits, listed
above under Exhibit 4 defining the rights of holders of long-term
debt of the Registrant and its consolidated subsidiaries and
partnerships do not exceed ten percent of total consolidated assets
and are, therefore, omitted; however, the Company will furnish
supplementally to the Commission any such omitted instrument upon
request.
(10) Material Contracts
10.1* Employment agreement between Neil R. Young and the Registrant dated
as of February 22, 1996, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May
15, 1996 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
10.2* Grubb & Ellis Company 1990 Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan,
as amended as of May 28, 1993, incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's registration statement on Form S-8
filed on November 12, 1993 (Registration No. 33-71580).
10.3* Description of Grubb & Ellis Company Senior Management Compensation
Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 30, 1992
(Commission File No. 1-8122).
10.4 Stock Purchase and Stockholder Agreement dated May 6, 1992, among GE
New Corp., the Registrant and International Business Machines
Corporation, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 28.2 to the
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 15, 1992
(Commission File No. 1-8122).
10.5 Master Management Agreement dated May 6, 1992 between International
Business Machines Corporation and GE New Corp., incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 28.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q filed on May 15, 1992 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
10.6 Stockholders' Agreement among Warburg, Pincus Investors, L.P., The
Prudential Insurance Company of America, Joe F. Hanauer and the
Registrant dated January 29, 1993, incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 28.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed
on February 8, 1993 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
10.7 Amendment to Stockholders' Agreement among Warburg, Pincus
Investors, L.P., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Joe F.
Hanauer and the Registrant, dated as of July 1, 1993, incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrant's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 16, 1993 (Commission File
No. 1-8122).
10.8 Second Amendment to the Stockholders' Agreement dated November 1,
1994, among the Registrant, Warburg, Pincus Investors, L.P., The
Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Joe F. Hanauer,
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14,
1994 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
10.9* 1993 Stock Option Plan for Outside Directors, incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's registration statement
on Form S-8 filed on November 12, 1993 (Registration No. 33-71484).
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10.10 Agreement dated November 8, 1994 among the Registrant, Newco Realty
Corp., Dennis Gordon, John Tillotson, Javier Uribe, and Charles
Neubauer, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 1, 1994
(Commission File No. 1-8122).
10.11 Servicemark License Agreement dated November 17, 1994 between the
Registrant and Newco Realty Corp., incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed
on December 1, 1994 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
10.12 Guaranty dated November 8, 1994 executed by Dennis Gordon, Javier
Uribe, John Tillotson and Charles Neubauer, incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form
8-K filed on December 1, 1994 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
10.13* Description of Grubb & Ellis Company Management Separation
Arrangements, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to
the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 31, 1995
(Commission File No. 1-8122).
10.14* Separation Agreement between the Registrant and John C. Carpenter
dated January 24, 1996 incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10.15 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March
25, 1996 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
10.15* Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Allan D. Schuster
dated November 15, 1995 incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10.16 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March
25, 1996 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
10.16 Stock Sale Agreement between the Registrant and International
Business Machines Corporation dated January 19, 1996, incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant's Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on February 8, 1996 (Commission File
No. 1-8122).
10.17 Managed Service Agreement between International Business Machines
Corporation and Axiom Real Estate Management, Inc. dated as of
January 1, 1996, and Side Letter Agreement between the parties dated
January 19, 1996, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.2
to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 8,
1996 (Commission File No. 1-8122).
10.18* Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release dated June 20, 1996 between
the Registrant, on the one hand, and Allan D. and Jennifer Schuster,
on the other hand.
10.19* Separation and Consulting Agreements dated June 10, 1996 and June
15, 1996, respectively, between the Registrant and Robert J. Hanlon,
Jr.
10.20* Second Amendment to the 1990 Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan
effective as of November 21, 1995.
* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
(11) Statement regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings
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(21) Subsidiaries of the Registrant
(23) Consent of Independent Auditors
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
(24) Powers of Attorney
(27) Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K: none.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on this 27th day of
September, 1996.
GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
(REGISTRANT)
by * September 27, 1996
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Neil R. Young
President,
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ James E. Klescewski September 27, 1996
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James E. Klescewski
Vice President and Corporate Controller
Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer
* September 27, 1996
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Joe F. Hanauer, Chairman of the Board
and Director
* September 27, 1996
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R. David Anacker, Director
* September 27, 1996
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Reuben S. Leibowitz, Director
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* September 27, 1996
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John D. Santoleri, Director
* September 27, 1996
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Lawrence S. Bacow, Director
* September 27, 1996
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Robert J. McLaughlin, Director
/s/ Robert J. Walner
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*By: Robert J. Walner, Attorney-in-Fact, pursuant to Powers of Attorney
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GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
EXHIBIT INDEX(A)
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1996
Exhibit
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(4) Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders, including Indentures
4.19 Payment-in-Kind Note executed by the Registrant in favor of The
Prudential Insurance Company of America in the amount of
$723,517.03, dated as of August 1, 1996.
(10) Material Contracts
10.18 Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release dated June 20, 1996
between the Registrant, on the one hand, and Allan D. and
Jennifer Schuster, on the other hand.
10.19 Separation and Consulting Agreements dated June 10, 1996 and June
15, 1996, respectively, between the Registrant and Robert J.
Hanlon, Jr.
10.20 Second Amendment to the 1990 Amended and Restated Stock Option
Plan effective as of November 21, 1995.
(11) Statement Regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings
(21) Subsidiaries of the Registrant
(23) Consent of Independent Auditors
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young, LLP
(24) Powers of Attorney
(27) Financial Data Schedule
(A) Exhibits incorporated by reference are listed in Item 14(a)3 of this
report.
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EXHIBIT 4.19
THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED,
AND MAY NOT BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR AN
EXEMPTION THEREFROM UNDER SUCH ACT.
GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
11.65% SUBORDINATED PAYMENT-IN-KIND NOTE
DUE NOVEMBER 1, 2001
NO. AP-3 AS OF AUGUST 1, 1996
$723,517.03
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, Grubb & Ellis Company, a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the "Company"),
hereby promises to pay to THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (the
"Holder"), or registered assigns, the principal sum of SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY-
THREE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN DOLLARS AND THREE CENTS ($723,517.03)
(subject to prepayments pursuant to the terms of the Agreement (as defined
below)) on November 1, 2001, with interest (computed on the basis of a 360-day
year -- 30-day month) on the unpaid balance thereof at a per annum interest rate
equal to 11.65%, payable semiannually on the first day of February and August in
each year, commencing on February 1, 1997, until the principal hereof shall have
become due and payable, provided that the unpaid balance of any principal and,
to the extent permitted by law, interest which shall have become due and payable
shall bear interest until paid at the greater of (i) 13.65% and (ii) 2% over
the rate of interest publicly announced by Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New
York from time to time in New York City as its prime rate.
Subject to the provisions of the Agreement (as defined below), the Company
may, in its discretion, issue additional PIK Notes (as defined in the Agreement)
in lieu of a cash payment of any or all of the interest due on this Note at any
time prior to the retirement of all of the Company's Amended and Restated 9.90%
Senior Notes due November 1, 1998 issued pursuant to the Agreement. Each
issuance of additional PIK Notes in lieu of cash payments of interest on the PIK
Notes shall be made pro rata with respect to the outstanding Notes prior to such
issuance. Any such additional PIK Notes shall be governed by and subject to the
Agreement (as defined below) and shall be subject to the same terms (including
the rate of interest from time to time payable thereon) as this Note (except, as
the case may be, with respect to the issuance date and aggregate principal
amount).
Payments of both principal and interest are to be made at the main office
of Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York in New York City, or such other
place as the holder hereof shall designate to the Company in writing, in lawful
money of the United States of America.
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This Note is one of a series of PIK Notes (the "Notes") issued pursuant to
a Senior Note, Subordinated Note and Revolving Credit Note Agreement dated as of
November 2, 1992 (as amended from time to time, herein called the "Agreement")
between the Company and The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and is
subject thereto and entitled to the benefits thereof. As provided in the
Agreement, this Note is subject to prepayment, in whole or in part, as specified
in the Agreement. The Company agrees to make prepayments of principal on the
dates and in the amounts specified in the Agreement.
This Note is a registered Note and, as provided in the Agreement, upon
surrender of this Note for registration of transfer, duly endorsed, or
accompanied by a written instrument of transfer duly executed, by the registered
holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, a new Note for a like
principal amount will be issued to, and registered in the name of, the
transferee. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, the Company
may treat the person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof
for the purpose of receiving payment and for all other purposes, and the Company
shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary.
In the case an Event of Default, as defined in the Agreement, shall occur
and be continuing, the principal of this Note may be declared due and payable in
the manner and with the effect provided in the Agreement.
The principal of and premium (if any) and interest on this Note is
subordinate and junior, to the extent set forth in the Agreement, to "the Senior
Debt" as defined in the Agreement.
This Note is intended to be performed in the State of New York, and shall
be construed and enforced in accordance with the law of such State.
The Company agrees in accordance with the Agreement to pay, and save the
holder hereof harmless against any liability for, any expenses arising in
connection with the enforcement by the holder hereof of any of its rights under
this Note or the Agreement.
GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
By /s/ James E. Klescewski
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James E. Klescewski
Acting Chief Financial
Officer
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EXHIBIT 10.18
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL RELEASE
WHEREAS, Allan D. Schuster (hereinafter "Schuster") and Grubb & Ellis
Company (hereinafter "the Company") entered into an Employment Agreement dated
as of November 15, 1995 (the "Employment Agreement");
WHEREAS, Schuster was employed by the Company as of November 15, 1995
and gave the Company sixty days notice of his resignation on February 7, 1996,
which resignation has become effective;
WHEREAS, certain disputes have arisen between Schuster and the Company
regarding the rights and responsibilities of the parties with respect to
Schuster's employment, the Employment Agreement, and Schuster's resignation;
WHEREAS, Schuster and the Company desire to resolve these disputes
without the burden and expense of arbitration on these issues;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the representations, warranties, and
recitals set forth herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Schuster and the
Company agree as follows:
1. Schuster and the Company agree that within eight (8) days from
receipt by the Company of this fully executed Settlement Agreement and Mutual
Release ("Agreement"), the Company shall deliver to James Nagle, the attorney
representing Schuster, a check in the amount of $46,500.00, minus the Company's
usual and customary payroll deductions, made payable to "Allan Schuster" and a
check in the amount of $3,500.00 made payable to "Goodwin, Procter & Hoar".
2. Schuster individually and on behalf of his spouse, heirs,
successors, assigns, executors and representatives of any kind, hereby fully and
forever releases and discharges the Company and all of the Company's past,
present, and future officers, directors, employees, agents, beneficiaries,
shareholders, affiliates, predecessors, successors, divisions, subsidiaries, and
attorneys ("Company Releasees") from any and all manner of actions, suits,
causes of action, debts, demands, costs, expenses (including, but not limited
to, attorneys' fees), judgments, losses, damages, liabilities and other claims
of every kind, nature and character whatsoever, known or unknown, which Schuster
now has, ever had, or may
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hereafter have against the Company Releasees based upon any act, transaction, or
omission existing or taking place on or at any time prior to the date of
signature on this Release, including but not limited to any and all manner of
actions, suits, causes of action, debts, demands, costs, expenses (including,
but not limited to, attorneys' fees), judgments, losses, damages, liabilities
and other claims ("claims") arising under federal, state and local statutory or
common law or ordinance, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended; the Civil Rights Act of 1866, as amended; the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act, as amended; the Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended; the Fair
Labor Standards Act, as amended; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, as
amended; and the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, as amended, the law of
contract and tort and claims arising under state or common law and any other
laws and regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination and/or
the payment of wages or benefits, including but not limited to claims for
wrongful discharge or breach of alleged contract and claims that have been
asserted or could have been asserted arising out of or related to Schuster's
employment with the Company, the termination of his employment with the Company,
or his Employment Agreement with the Company. Schuster agrees and understands
that the claims that he is waiving and releasing and promising never to assert
include claims that he now knows or has reason to know exist, as well as those
that he does not presently have any reason to know, believe or suspect that he
has: unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss
and liability and the consequences thereof. By signing this Agreement Schuster
agrees that he is expressly waiving any provision of any state, federal or local
statute, and common-law doctrine, providing, in substance, that a release shall
not extend to claims, demands, injuries or damages, loss or liability, which are
unknown or unsuspected to exist, by the person making the release, when s/he is
making the release, provided, however, that notwithstanding anything herein to
the contrary, Schuster is not releasing any rights of indemnification he may
have had as an employee pursuant to the Agreement and/or the Company's by-laws.
3. The Company Releasees hereby fully and forever release and
discharge Schuster from any and all manner of actions, suits, causes of action,
debts, demands, costs, expenses (including, but not limited to, attorneys'
fees), judgments, losses, damages, liabilities and other claims of every kind,
nature and character whatsoever, known or unknown, which
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the Company Releasees now have, ever had, or may hereafter have against Schuster
based upon any act, transaction, or omission existing or taking place on or at
any time prior to the date of signature on this Release, including but not
limited to any and all manner of actions, suits, causes of action, debts,
demands, costs, expenses (including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees),
judgments, losses, damages, liabilities and other claims that have been asserted
or could have been asserted arising in any way out of Schuster's employment with
the Company or the termination of his employment with the Company. With the
exception of those actions of Schuster which are subject to indemnification by
the Company pursuant to the Agreement and/or the Company's by-laws, this release
shall not extend to any criminal acts of Schuster or acts in violation of
federal or state law or regulations. The Company represents that as of the date
of this Agreement, it is not aware of any criminal acts committed by Schuster or
acts in violation of federal or state law or regulations.
4. Schuster further understands and agrees that the Company, and any
division, subsidiary or affiliate of the Company, shall not be under any
obligation to reinstate Schuster as an employee or to consider him for
employment or re-employment and Schuster agrees not to seek such employment or
re-employment.
5. The parties have entered into this Agreement and have agreed to
its provisions solely to purchase peace with respect to the disputes between the
parties. Neither the execution of this Agreement nor payment of any sums
hereunder is intended to or shall be argued or construed as an admission of
liability or of the viability of any threatened claim, which liability is
expressly denied.
6. Each party shall bear its own costs, expenses, and attorneys'
fees incurred in connection with the settlement of the dispute between them
which is the subject of this Agreement.
7. Schuster individually and on behalf of his spouse, heirs,
successors, assigns, executors and representatives of any kind, the Company and
their respective attorneys agree that they shall not disclose or discuss,
directly or indirectly, the terms of the Agreement other than with their
counsel, auditors or other professionals with a need to know, or as the Company
may in good faith disclose pursuant to securities laws or as either party may be
compelled by judicial or administrative process. Schuster individually and on
behalf of his
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spouse, heirs, successors, assigns, executors and representatives of any kind,
and the Company further agree that neither party shall disparage the other party
to any third persons or entities.
8. Schuster warrants and represents that he has not filed any claim
with any government agency or court, and has not assigned or transferred or
purported to assign or transfer, voluntarily or involuntarily, to any person or
entity, any claims or matters compromised pursuant to this Agreement or any
portion thereof. Schuster agrees to indemnify and hold the Company Releasees
harmless from any liability, claim, demands, damages, costs, expenses and
attorneys' fees incurred by the Company Releasees as a result of any person
asserting any such assignment or transfer. It is the intention of the parties
that this indemnity does not require payment as a condition precedent to
recovery under this indemnity.
9. Schuster has read this Agreement, and signs this Agreement of his
own free will and with the intent of being bound hereby. Schuster understands
that he is surrendering legal rights by signing this Agreement. Schuster agrees
that his consent to execute this Agreement has not been obtained by duress and
that he fully understands the meaning and intent of this documents, which is
that it constitutes a full, final and complete release and compromise and
settlement agreement.
10. Schuster represents and warrants that in executing this Agreement
he does not rely and has not relied upon any representation or statement made by
the Company or any of the Company's agents, representatives or attorneys with
regard to the subject matter, basis or effect of this Agreement or otherwise,
other than as may be specifically stated in this Agreement.
11. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon
the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, assigns and personal
representatives.
12. The parties hereto each warrant and represent that they have had
the benefit and advice of their own attorneys with respect to this Agreement,
that they have thoroughly read and considered all aspects of this Agreement,
that they understand all of the provisions contained herein, and that they are
voluntarily entering into and executing this Agreement.
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13. It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the
parties that this Agreement is the result of negotiation between the parties.
Accordingly, it is understood and agreed that all parties shall be deemed to
have drawn these documents in order to avoid any negative inference by any court
as against the preparer of the documents. Moreover, this Agreement shall be
construed as a whole in accordance with its fair meaning.
14. The laws of the State of Illinois shall govern the
interpretation, validity and performance of the terms of this Agreement,
regardless of the law that might be applied under the principles of conflicts of
law.
15. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any provision
is held to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall not affect the validity or
enforceability of any other provision.
16. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall
be deemed one and the same instrument.
17. The foregoing constitutes the entire settlement between the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be modified or
amended except in writing signed by all parties hereto or their successors in
interest. This Agreement supersedes all prior negotiations, discussions,
representations, statements, and agreements, all of which shall be null, void,
and of no effect provided, however, that notwithstanding anything herein to the
contrary, Schuster agrees that the sections of the Employment Agreement headed
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, COMPETING BUSINESS, NO SOLICITATION, REMEDIES,
GOVERNING LAW, and SEVERABILITY; ENFORCEABILITY shall remain in full force and
effect.
18. SCHUSTER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE COMPANY HAS ADVISED HIM AS FOLLOWS
PURSUANT TO THE OLDER WORKERS BENEFIT PROTECTION ACT OF 1990:
(a) HE HAS THE RIGHT TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY BEFORE SIGNING
THIS AGREEMENT;
(b) HE WAS MADE AWARE OF HIS RIGHT TO CONSIDER THIS AGREEMENT
FOR TWENTY-ONE DAYS PRIOR TO ITS EXECUTION;
(c) HE HAS SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT TO REVOKE
THE AGREEMENT, AND THE AGREEMENT WILL NOT BE
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EFFECTIVE UNTIL THAT REVOCATION PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. PAYMENT
OF THE AMOUNTS SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH 1 SHALL BE MADE IF HE
HAS NOT REVOKED THIS AGREEMENT BY THAT DATE.
GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
By: /s/Neil Young Dated: 6/26/96
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Its: President and Chief Executive Officer
ALLAN D. SCHUSTER
/s/Allan D. Schuster Dated: 6/20/96
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Allan D. Schuster
JENNIFER SCHUSTER
/s/Jennifer Schuster Dated: 6/20/96
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Jennifer Schuster
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EXHIBIT 10.19
June 10, 1996
Robert J. Hanlon, Jr.
21 Audubon Court
Short Hills, NJ 07078-1812
Re: Separation Agreement
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Dear Robert:
This letter, upon your signature, will constitute the entire agreement
("Agreement") between you and Grubb & Ellis Company and all of its subsidiaries,
divisions, regions, and related entities (collectively, the "Company") regarding
your separation from employment with the Company.
1. Due to your decision not to relocate to Chicago, Illinois, your
employment with the Company will be terminated at the close of the business day
on June 14, 1996.
2. You will be paid your base salary, the second installment of your
incentive compensation for 1995 in the amount of $25,000, and your accrued
vacation, less withholding taxes and customary payroll deductions through and on
your termination date. Nothing in this Agreement impairs your right to these
earned amounts. You agree that you will be entitled to receive payment for 40
accrued vacation hours at your termination date, if you do not take any vacation
time between the date of this Agreement and your termination date. You also
acknowledge that, except for the incentive payment set forth in this paragraph,
you are not entitled to any incentive compensation which has not already been
paid.
3. After June 14, 1996, you will no longer be eligible to commence
participation in any Company employee benefit plans. After June 30, 1996, you
will no longer be covered by or eligible for any benefits under any Company
employee benefit plans in which you currently participate, and your health
and/or dental coverages will cease on that date. You will receive by separate
cover information regarding your rights to health insurance continuation and any
401(k) PLUS plan benefits. To the extent that you have such rights, nothing in
this Agreement will impair those rights.
4. Upon the effectiveness of this Agreement (see Paragraph 11, below) the
Company agrees to provide you with a payment of $87,500, less withholding taxes
and customary payroll deductions ("Payment"). The Company also agrees to a)
ship your personal items from your San Francisco office and apartment to your
home in New Jersey; and
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Robert J. Hanlon, Jr. Page 2 of 4
June 14, 1996
b) offer to sell to you the personal computer used by you at the Company at book
depreciated value. The Company also agrees to permit you to consult with the
Company's Legal Department regarding securities and other matters arising from
your positions heretofore held with the Company and your investments in Company
securities. The Company further agrees to take no action to hinder your ability
to receive unemployment compensation.
5. In exchange for the Payment, to which you are not otherwise entitled
except pursuant to this Agreement, you agree to and hereby do waive and release,
and promise never to assert, any claims of any kind or nature whatsoever, in law
or equity, known or unknown, direct and indirect, that you have or might in the
future have against Grubb & Ellis Company and its predecessors, subsidiaries,
affiliates, associates, owners, divisions, representatives, related entities,
officers, directors, shareholders, agents, partners, insurers, employee benefit
plans (and their trustees, administrators and other fiduciaries), attorneys,
employees, heirs, successors, and assigns, arising from or related to your
employment and/or the termination of your employment with the Company.
The claims that you are waiving, releasing and promising not to assert
include, but are not limited to, claims arising under federal, state and local
statutory and common law, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as
amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Family Medical Leave
Act of 1993, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Equal
Pay Act of 1963, as amended, the Civil Rights Act of 1866, as amended, the
common law of contract and tort, and any other laws and regulations relating to
employment, or employment discrimination and/or the payment of wages or
benefits.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company agrees to defend, indemnify and
hold you harmless from and against all claims, lawsuits or other liability
imposed or claimed, including attorneys' fees and other legal expenses, brought
against you in respect of the duties performed by you as an officer and employee
of the Company, pursuant to your indemnification agreement with the Company and
pursuant to the Bylaws of the Company.
6. You agree and understand that the claims that you are waiving,
releasing and promising never to assert include claims that you now know or have
reason to know exist, as well as those that you do not presently have any reason
to know, believe or suspect that you have: unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated
and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss and liability and the consequences
thereof. By signing this Agreement you agree that you are expressly waiving any
provision of any state, federal or local statute, and common-law doctrine,
providing, in substance, that a release shall not extend to claims, demands,
injuries or damages, loss or liability, which are unknown or unsuspected to
exist, by the person making the release, when s/he is making the release.
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Robert J. Hanlon, Jr. Page 3 of 4
June 14, 1996
7. You agree to resign as Chief Financial Officer of Grubb & Ellis
Company and to resign as a director and/or officer of all subsidiaries and
related entities effective June 14, 1996. The Company agrees that you may
retain the title of Senior Vice President of Grubb & Ellis Company until the
earlier of the date upon which you become employed by or otherwise engaged by
another firm on a substantially full-time basis, or December 14, 1996, and you
agree to resign upon such date. You and the Company agree that such title shall
be an honorary title and entail no authority to act on behalf of the Company,
including no authority to sign contracts and other documents on behalf of the
Company.
8. You agree to return to the Company, by your termination date, any and
all information and materials, whether in paper, magnetic, electronic or other
form, that you have about the Company's practices, procedures, trade secrets,
finances, client lists, or marketing of the Company's services, other than such
information and material as may be required to permit you to perform the duties
required under the Consulting Agreement between you and the Company dated as of
June 15, 1996.
9. You agree that you will not, unless required by law or otherwise
permitted by express written permission from or request by the Company, disclose
to anyone any information regarding the following:
a. Any non-public information regarding the Company's practices,
procedures, trade secrets, client lists, or product marketing of the Company's
services.
b. The terms of this Agreement, except that you may disclose this
information to members of your immediate family and to your attorney, accountant
or other professional advisor(s) to whom you must make the disclosure in order
for them to render professional services to you. You will instruct them,
however, to maintain the confidentiality of this information just as you must,
and any breach of this obligation of confidentiality by such family member or
professional advisor(s) shall be deemed to be a breach by you.
10. In the event that you breach any of your obligations under this
Agreement or as otherwise imposed by the law, the Company will be entitled to
recover the benefits paid under the Agreement and to obtain all other relief
provided by law and equity. This Agreement will be governed by the law of the
State of New Jersey.
11. To accept the Agreement, please date and sign this Agreement and
return it, either by personal delivery or by mail, to GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY, c/o
Laura J. Ferracane, Human Resources Director, at One Montgomery Street, Telesis
Tower, 9th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104. An extra original for your records
is enclosed.
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Robert J. Hanlon, Jr. Page 4 of 4
June 14, 1996
a. YOU HAVE UP TO 21 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU RECEIVE THIS AGREEMENT
TO ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, ALTHOUGH YOU MAY ACCEPT IT AT ANY TIME
WITHIN THOSE 21 DAYS.
b. ONCE YOU ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT, YOU WILL HAVE SEVEN (7) DAYS
AFTER SIGNING TO REVOKE YOUR ACCEPTANCE. TO REVOKE, YOU MUST SEND, EITHER BY
PERSONAL DELIVERY OR BY MAIL, TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR AS INDICATED
ABOVE, A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF REVOCATION. IF YOU DO NOT REVOKE, THE EIGHTH DAY
AFTER THE DATE OF YOUR ACCEPTANCE WILL BE THE "EFFECTIVE DATE" OF THIS
AGREEMENT.
12. This Agreement represents the sole and entire agreement between you
and the Company and supersedes any and all previous verbal or written promises,
representations, agreements, negotiations and/or discussions, if any, between
you and the Company with respect to the subject matters covered herein. This
Agreement cannot be terminated or changed except in writing by you and a duly
authorized representative of the Company. You are advised to consult an
attorney about this Agreement.
13. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute an admission of liability
or wrongdoing by the Company. This Agreement shall not be binding on the
Company unless and until it is signed, in unaltered form, and returned to the
Company as provided above.
GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
/s/Neil R. Young
By Neil R. Young
Dated: June 14,1996 President and Chief Executive Officer
By signing this separation agreement letter, I acknowledge that I have had
the opportunity to review it carefully with an attorney of my choice, that I
understand the terms of the agreements contained therein, and that I voluntarily
agree to them.
Dated: June 12, 1996 /s/Robert J. Hanlon, Jr.
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Robert J. Hanlon, Jr.
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CONSULTING AGREEMENT
THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into as of June 15,
1996, by and between ROBERT J. HANLON, JR., an individual residing at 21 Audubon
Court, Short Hills, NJ 07078 ("Consultant") and GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY, a
Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries and affiliates (the "Company"), with
executive offices at 10275 West Higgins Road, Suite 300, Rosemont, IL 60018.
RECITALS
A. Consultant has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of the Company since December 1993 and in such capacities has become
familiar with the financial and business operations of the Company.
B. Effective as of June 14, 1996, Consultant will cease to be an employee
of the Company.
C. In light of Consultant's knowledge and familiarity with the
operations of the Company, the Company desires to engage Consultant, and
Consultant desires to be engaged, to perform consulting services for the
Company, on and subject to the terms contained in this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the Recitals, and for other
good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:
1. ENGAGEMENT. The Company agrees to engage Consultant, and Consultant
agrees to accept such engagement, as a consultant on and subject to the terms
and conditions contained in this Agreement.
2. TERM. Subject to Section 5 below, the term of this Agreement shall
commence on June 15, 1996 and end on November 15, 1996 ("Consulting Period").
3. DUTIES. During the Consulting Period, Consultant shall provide such
consultation, advice and information as shall be reasonably requested by the
Chief Executive Officer and any director of the Company, generally regarding
financial matters of the Company ("Services"). In the performance of the
Services, Consultant agrees to abide by all applicable laws, regulations and
Company policies. The location for the performance of the Services shall
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be determined by mutual agreement of the parties. The Company retains the right
to monitor Consultant's work to ensure its conformity with Company procedures
and policies.
4. COMPENSATION.
(a) Subject to Section 4(b) below, in consideration of Consultant's
promise to make himself available to provide the Services described in this
Agreement, the Company hereby agrees to pay Consultant a retainer totaling
Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), payable as follows:
a) $8,333.33 on or about July 15, 1996;
b) $8,333.33 on or about August 15, 1996; and
c) $8,333.33 on or about September 15, 1996;
Provided, however, that during the term of this Agreement, Consultant
does not, directly or indirectly, for himself or others, solicit for employment
or employ any current executive, employee or independent contractor of the
Company or any party which has been an executive, employee or independent
contractor of the Company on June 15, 1996.
Such payments shall be postmarked as mailed to the Consultant's home
address on or before the dates indicated above.
(b) The Company shall not be responsible for payment of such
compensation if Consultant is in material default of his obligations under this
Agreement which default has been communicated to Consultant in writing and
Consultant has been given a reasonable opportunity to cure but has failed to do
so (an "Uncured Material Default"); provided, however, that a default in
Consultant's obligations with respect to Section 6 hereunder shall be deemed an
Uncured Material Default without the opportunity to cure.
(c) In addition to the foregoing, Consultant shall be reimbursed for
all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by him in connection with the
performance of the Services in accordance with existing Company expense
reimbursement policies, including, among other things, travel, lodging, food and
telephone expenses actually incurred by him in performing the Services, within
fifteen (15) business days after receipt by the Company of reasonable
substantiation of such expenses (e.g. by delivery of receipt). Consultant
agrees not to incur any expenses in connection with Services hereunder without
first obtaining general preapproval of the nature and type of such expenses
from a Company officer authorized to approve expenses hereunder.
5. TERMINATION. The Company shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement prior to the end of the Consulting Period in the event of: (a)
conviction of a felony, (b)
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conviction or judgment of fraud, (c) conviction or judgment of misappropriation
of funds or embezzlement, (d) uncompelled disclosure or misuse of material
confidential or proprietary information regarding the Company, or (e) Uncured
Material Default. The Company shall pay Consultant for Services performed
prior to the date of such termination under Section 4 above, but only to the
extent that such Services were performed in accordance with Section 4(b) above.
If the Company terminates this Agreement pursuant to this Section, the Company
shall have no further obligations hereunder.
6. DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Consultant acknowledges that
certain information obtained by him during the course of his performance of
Services under this Agreement concerning the business and affairs of the
Company and its affiliates is confidential and proprietary. Therefore,
Consultant agrees that he will not disclose to any person or use for his own
account any such information without the Company's prior written consent, unless
Consultant is required to disclose such information under applicable law.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE AGREEMENT. Consultant agrees that the terms
and conditions of this Agreement are confidential and that he will not disclose
the contents hereof to any party without the prior written consent of the
Company, except where such disclosure is required by applicable law and,
provided, that Consultant shall be permitted to disclose the contents hereof to
his spouse, attorney, financial advisor, future employers, and others in
fiduciary or confidential relationships without prior written consent.
8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The parties hereto agree that Consultant
shall provide the Services as independent contractor and that he shall not be
treated as an employee of the Company. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that
he shall be responsible for paying self-employment and estimated income taxes
and the Company shall have no obligation to withhold income taxes or pay
workers' compensation, federal or state payroll taxes, unemployment taxes,
social security, disability or similar taxes or assessments, or to make any
employee benefits or privileges available on Consultant's behalf. Consultant
agrees to take no action inconsistent with his treatment as an independent
contractor in relation to this Agreement.
9. INDEMNITY.
(a) The Company agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Consultant
harmless from and against all claims, lawsuits or other liability imposed or
claimed, including attorneys' fees and other legal expenses, brought against
Consultant by third parties in respect of the Services to be provided by
Consultant as set forth in this Agreement, provided however, that: i)
Consultant tender the defense of such claim to the Company in sufficient time
so as not to prejudice the defense of any such claim or lawsuit; ii) the
Company shall have the right to retain counsel of its choice in defense of such
claim or lawsuit, and iii) Consultant shall not be indemnified, defended or
held harmless by the Company for his gross negligence, deliberate illegal acts,
or for the commission of a crime.
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(b) Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
Company and all of its directors, officers, shareholders, employees and agents
from and against any and all claims, lawsuits or other liability imposed or
claimed, including attorneys' fees and other legal expenses, arising directly or
indirectly from Consultant's failure to timely pay any taxes or make any filings
related to payment of taxes which he is obligated to pay or make.
10. ASSIGNMENT. Consultant acknowledges that the Services to be rendered
by him are unique and personal and he may not assign his rights or delegate his
duties or obligations under this Agreement. The rights and obligations of the
Company under this Agreement shall inure and be binding upon its legal
representatives, successors and assigns, including, without limitation,
successors by merger, sale of assets or otherwise.
11. NOTICES. Any notice provided for in this Agreement must be in writing
and must be either personally delivered or mailed by certified mail, return
receipt requested to the parties hereto at the addresses listed on the first
page hereto or such other addresses as a party may designate by providing the
other party with notice hereof.
12. SEVERABILITY. Each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted
in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any
provision of this Agreement shall be ineffective or invalid, the remainder of
such provision and the remainder of the Agreement shall be given effect, so long
as the essential elements of a contract remain.
13. MISCELLANEOUS. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the internal laws of the State of Illinois. This Agreement
may be amended only upon the written consent of both parties hereto. This
Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original and all of which taken together shall be deemed to constitute
one agreement. This Agreement embodies the complete agreement of the parties
with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and preempts any prior
understandings or agreements, oral or written, between the parties with respect
to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement shall not be deemed to relate to
the same subject matter as the separation agreement entered into between the
parties on June 14, 1996.
14. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
15. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. Consultant and the Company agree that any
dispute arising under this Agreement will be settled by binding arbitration
conducted in the city in which this Agreement is signed by the Company, in
accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration
Association, and those rules are incorporated herein by reference. Consultant
and the Company agree that the expenses of any such arbitration will be borne
equally by each party, and that each party will be responsible for its own
attorneys' fees; provided, that the prevailing party in any legal action to
enforce the arbitration award will be entitled to recover its expenses and
reasonable attorneys' fees in the enforcement action from the
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other party. In the event that any litigation is commenced relating to this
Agreement, Consultant and the Company agree that the prevailing party will be
entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of the
date first written above and acknowledge that they have due authority to enter
into this Agreement.
CONSULTANT GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY,
a Delaware corporation
/s/ Robert J. Hanlon, Jr. By: /s/ Neil Young
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Robert J. Hanlon, Jr. Neil Young
Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT 10.20
GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
1990 AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK OPTION PLAN, AS AMENDED
Grubb & Ellis Company (the "Company"), by resolution of its Board of
Directors and approval of its stockholders, has adopted this Second Amendment to
the Company's 1990 Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan, as amended (the
"Plan") pursuant to Section 12(a) of the Plan, effective as of November 21,
1995.
1. The first sentence of Section 5 of the Plan is hereby amended to read
as follows:
"The maximum number of Shares of authorized, but unissued, or
reacquired Common Stock of the Company, which may be optioned and sold
under this Plan is 1,500,000 shares."
2. Section 9(d) of the Plan is hereby amended to read in its entirety as
follows:
"Except as otherwise provided in the option agreement or form of grant
with respect to an Option, an Option may be exercised by the Optionee
either while he or she is, and has continually been since the date of
the grant of the Option, an employee of the Company, its subsidiaries,
its parent or its successor companies, or a director of the Company,
or within three months after termination of such status, except that
if his or her continuous employment or service as a director
terminates by reason of his or her death, to the extent that
installments have vested and remain unexercised on the date of the
Optionee's death, such Option of the deceased Optionee may be
exercised within one year after the death of such Optionee, by (and
only by) the person or persons to whom his or her rights under such
Option shall have passed by will or by the laws of descent and
distribution."
I hereby certify that the foregoing Second Amendment to the Plan was duly
adopted by the Company's Board of Directors on February 22, 1996 and duly
approved by the Company's stockholders on May 14, 1996.
/s/ Carol Vanairsdale
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Carol Vanairsdale
Assistant Secretary
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GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
EXHIBIT (11)
COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS AND SHARES)
1996 1995 1994
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Net income (loss) $ 2,012 $ 1,556 $ (17,540)
Dividends in arrears on preferred
stock (3,012) (1,862) -
Accretion of liquidation preference
on preferred stock - (877) (2,494)
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Net loss applicable to common
stockholders $ (910) $ (1,183) $ (20,034)
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Primary loss per share applicable
to common stock:
Weighted average common
shares outstanding 8,870,720 7,271,257 4,073,715
Dilutive stock options-based
on the treasury stock method - - -
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Total 8,870,720 7,271,257 4,073,715
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Loss per common share and
equivalents $ (.10) $ (.16) $ (4.92)
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Fully-diluted loss per share
applicable to Common Stock (A):
Weighted average common
shares outstanding 8,870,720 7,721,257 4,073,715
Dilutive stock options-
based on the treasury
stock method - - -
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Total 8,870,720 7,271,257 4,073,715
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Loss per common share and
equivalents $ (.10) $ (.16) $ (4.92)
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(A) This calculation is submitted in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, Release No. 9083, although not required by footnote 2 to paragraph 14
of APB Opinion No. 15 because it results in dilutions of less than 3%
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EXHIBIT 21
SUBSIDIARIES AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1996
SUBSIDIARIES OF GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
NAME AND STATE OF
TRADE NAMES (IF ANY) INCORPORATION
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Adams-Cates Company Georgia
Axiom Real Estate Management, Inc. Delaware
Collective Services, Inc. Pennsylvania
Grubb & Ellis Affiliates, Inc. Delaware
Grubb & Ellis Asset Services Company Delaware
Grubb & Ellis Colorado, Inc. California
TRADE NAME: Grubb & Ellis Company
Grubb & Ellis Europe, Inc. California
Grubb & Ellis Mortgage Company California
Grubb & Ellis Mortgage Services, Inc. California
TRADE NAME: GEMS
Grubb & Ellis New York, Inc. New York
TRADE NAMES: James Felt Realty Services
Wm. A. White/Grubb & Ellis
Grubb & Ellis Institutional Properties, Inc. California
Grubb & Ellis of Nevada, Inc. Nevada
Grubb & Ellis of Oregon, Inc. Washington
Grubb & Ellis Realty Advisers, Inc. California
Grubb & Ellis Services Corporation Florida
Grubb & Ellis Southeast Partners, Inc. California
G&E Investor Properties I, Inc. California
G&E Investor Properties III, Inc. California
G&E Investor Properties IV, Inc. California
HSM Inc. Texas
Leggat McCall/Grubb & Ellis, Inc. Massachusetts
Montclair Insurance Company Ltd. Bermuda
Oliver Realty, Inc. Delaware
The Schuck Commercial Brokerage Company Colorado
Wm. A. White/Grubb & Ellis Inc. New York
Wm. A. White/Tishman East Inc. New York
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SUBSIDIARIES OF AXIOM REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT, INC.
NAME AND STATE OF
TRADE NAMES (IF ANY) INCORPORATION
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Axiom Real Estate Management of Colorado, Inc. Colorado
TRADE NAME: Axiom Real Estate
Management, Inc.
SUBSIDIARIES OF HSM INC.
NAME AND STATE OF
TRADE NAMES (IF ANY) INCORPORATION
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Henry S. Miller Financial Corporation Texas
HSM Condominium Corporation Texas
HSM Real Estate Securities Corporation Texas
Miller Capital Corporation Texas
Miller Real Estate Services Corporation Texas
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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 Number 33-71578) pertaining to the Employee New Stock Purchase
Plan, as amended, the Registration Statement (Form S-8 Number 33-71580,
33-35640 and 2-98541) pertaining to the 1990 Amended and Restated Stock
Option Plan, as amended, the Registration Statement (Form S-8 Number
33-71484) pertaining to the 1993 Stock Option Plan for Outside Directors, and
the Registration Statement (Form S-8 Number 33-17194) pertaining to the 1985
Restricted Value Stock Plan, as amended, of Grubb & Ellis Company and
Subsidiaries of our report dated August 15, 1996, with respect to the
financial statements of Grubb & Ellis Company and Subsidiaries included in
the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended June 30, 1996, filed with the
Securities Exchange Commission.
San Francisco, California ERNST & YOUNG LLP
September 25, 1996
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EXHIBIT 24
GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
The undersigned President and Chief Executive Officer of Grubb & Ellis
Company, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), hereby constitutes and appoints
Robert J. Walner, James E. Klescewski, and Carol M. Vanairsdale, jointly and
severally, his attorneys with full power of substitution, to sign and file with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, in his capacity as President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year 1996 and any and all amendments thereto, and any and all
instruments or documents filed as part of or in conjunction with such Annual
Report or amendments thereto, and hereby ratifies all that said attorneys or any
of them may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed these presents this 5th day of September,
1996.
/s/ Neil Young
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Neil Young
President and Chief Executive Officer
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GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
Each of the undersigned directors of Grubb & Ellis Company, a Delaware
corporation (the "Company"), hereby constitutes and appoints Robert J. Walner,
James E. Klescewski, and Carol M. Vanairsdale, jointly and severally, his
attorneys with full power of substitution, to sign and file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, in his capacity as director of the Company, the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1996
and any and all amendments thereto, and any and all instruments or documents
filed as part of or in conjunction with such Annual Report or amendments
thereto, and hereby ratifies all that said attorneys or any of them may do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof.
This instrument may be executed in a number of identical counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed an original for all purposes and all of which shall
constitute, collectively, one instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have signed these presents this 5th day of
September, 1996.
/s/ Lawrence S. Bacow /s/ Reuben S. Leibowitz
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Lawrence S. Bacow Reuben S. Leibowitz
/s/ Robert J. McLaughlin /s/ John D. Santoleri
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Robert J. McLaughlin John D. Santoleri
/s/ R. David Anacker /s/ Joe F. Hanauer
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R. David Anacker Joe F. Hanauer
/s/ Neil Young
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Neil Young
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