ITEM 2 - PROPERTIES
United Mobile Homes, Inc. is engaged in the ownership and operation of manufactured home communities located in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. The Company owns twenty-four manufactured home communities containing 5,759 sites. The following is a brief description of the properties owned by the Company:
Number of 1999 Average Current Rent Per Name of Community Sites Occupancy Month Per Site
Allentown 414 89% $235 4912 Raleigh-Millington Road Memphis, TN 38128
Brookview Village 133 85% $300 Route 9N Greenfield Center, NY 12833
Cedarcrest 283 98% $349 1976 North East Avenue Vineland, NJ 08360
Cranberry Village 201 95% $315 201 North Court Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Cross Keys Village 133 95% $272 Old Sixth Avenue Road, RD #1 Duncansville, PA 16635
D & R Village 244 93% $337 Route 146, RD 13 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Edgewood Estates 218 85% $210 700 Edgewood Estates Apollo, PA 15613
Fairview Manor 276 77% $339 2110 Mays Landing Road Millville, NJ 08332
Forest Park Village 252 93% $273 724 Slate Avenue Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Heather Highlands 457 69% $206 109 S. Main Street Pittston, PA 18640
Highland Estates 269 84% $323 60 Old Route 22 Kutztown, PA 19530
Number of 1999 Average Current Rent Per Name of Community Sites Occupancy Month Per Site
Kinnebrook 212 89% $334 201 Route 17B Monticello, NY 12701
Lake Sherman Village 210 96% $256 7227 Beth Avenue, SW Navarre, OH 44662
Memphis Mobile City 168 88% $218 3894 N. Thomas Street Memphis, TN 38127
Oxford Village 224 100% $369 2 Dolinger Drive West Grove, PA 19390
Pine Ridge Village 137 95% $308 147 Amy Drive Carlisle, PA 17013
Port Royal Village 427 87% $232 400 Patterson Lane Belle Vernon, PA 15012
River Valley Estates 214 87% $187 2066 Victory Road Marion, OH 43302
Sandy Valley Estates 364 93% $231 801 First, Route #2 Magnolia, OH 44643
Southwind Village 250 97% $256 435 E. Veterans Highway Jackson, NJ 08527
Spreading Oaks Village 153 88% $165 7140-29 Selby Road Athens, OH 45701
Waterfalls Village 202 98% $329 3450 Howard Road Hamburg, NY 14075
Woodlawn Village 157 96% $442 Route 35 Eatontown, NJ 07724
Wood Valley 161 94% $191 1493 N. Whetstone River Road Caledonia, OH 43314
Occupancy rates are very stable with little year-to-year changes once the community is filled (generally 90% or greater occupancy). It is the Company's experience that, once a home is set up in the community, it is seldom moved. The home if sold, is sold on-site to a new owner.
Residents generally rent on a month-to-month basis. Some residents have one-year leases. Southwind Village and Woodlawn Village (both in New Jersey) are the only communities subject to local rent control laws.
There are 14 sites at Sandy Valley which are under a consent order with the Federal Government. This order provides that, as these sites become vacant, they cannot be reused. The restrictions on use were known at the time of purchase, and the item is not material to the operation of Sandy Valley Estates.
In connection with the operation of its 5,759 sites, the Company operates approximately 450 rental units. These are homes owned by the Company and rented to residents. The Company engages in the rental of manufactured homes primarily in areas where the communities have existing vacancies. The rental homes produce income on both the home and for the site which might otherwise be non-income producing. The Company sells the older rental homes when the opportunity arises.
The Company has approximately 700 sites in various stages of engineering/construction. Due to the difficulties involved in the approval and construction process, it is difficult to predict the number of sites which will be completed in a given year.
Significant Properties
The Company operates approximately $67,000,000 (at original cost) in manufactured home properties. These consist of 24 separate manufactured home communities and related equipment and improvements. There are 5,759 sites in the 24 communities. No one community constitutes more than 10% of the total assets of the Company. Port Royal Village with 427 sites, Sandy Valley Estates with 364 sites, Cedarcrest with 283 sites, Allentown with 414 sites and Heather Highlands with 457 sites are the larger properties. The following is a description of these properties:
PORT ROYAL VILLAGE
The Company acquired Port Royal Village in 1984. This is a 427-space manufactured home community located in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. The Company has recently completed a 25 site expansion at this community. The Company believes this to be a sound acquisition for the following reasons: (a) the community is well-maintained with city water and its own sewer plant, as well as a swimming pool and community building; (b) the community has approximately 87% occupancy; and (c) the community generates substantial revenues and net operating income with an average monthly gross rent of $232 per site. Management believes that this community is a successful and valuable manufactured home community.
SANDY VALLEY ESTATES
The Company acquired Sandy Valley Estates in 1985. This is a 364- space manufactured home community located in Magnolia, Ohio. The Company believes this to be an excellent community because (a) the community is well-maintained with municipal sewer; (b) the community has its own well system; (c) the community has approximately 93% occupancy; and (d) the community generates revenues with an average monthly rental of $231 per site, which rents are competitive with the other manufactured home communities in the area. The Company believes that it is an excellent investment.
CEDARCREST
On July 15, 1986, the Company paid $760,000 to acquire 94.05% of the partnership interest in a limited partnership that owned a 283-space manufactured home community located in Vineland, New Jersey. On June 30, 1988 the Company paid $40,000 to acquire an additional 4.95% of the partnership interest, brining the Company's total ownership to 99%. During 1989 the Company acquired the remaining 1% interest.
The Company believes this to be an excellent community for the following reasons: (a) the community is well maintained; (b) the community has municipal sewer and water service; and (c) the community is 98% occupied. Rents average $349 per month per site and they are competitive with other communities in the area.
ALLENTOWN
On September 15, 1986 the Company paid $850,000 to all of the limited partners to acquire 97% of the partnership interests in a limited partnership that owned a 414-space manufactured home community located in Memphis, Tennessee.
Royal Green, Inc., the General Partner of this partnership, retained its 3% interest in the partnership until January 1990 at which time the Company purchased the 3% interest for $25,500.
The Company believes this to be a sound investment for the following reasons: (a) the property is well-maintained; (b) the community has municipal sewer and water service; and (c) rents are $235 per month per site and are competitive with other manufactured home communities in the area. Current occupancy is approximately 89%. This is an increase from the prior year occupancy of 88%. The Company is continuing its effort to bring occupancy to 90% or higher. In the future, the Company anticipates that it will be able to increase occupancy.
HEATHER HIGHLANDS
On January 30, 1992, the Company acquired an 88.36% interested in a limited partnership operating a 457-space manufactured home community located in Pittston, Pennsylvania. This partnership has partners who are also officers, directors and/or shareholders of the Company. Mr. Eugene Landy, Chairman of the Board, retained the remaining 11.64% limited partnership interest. The purchase price was approximately $2,500,000. This purchase was based on an independent appraisal of fair market value. In January 1995, the Company purchased the remaining 11.64% partnership interest for $132,600. This price per unit was the same price previously paid to non-affiliated sellers.
The Company anticipates that the community will ultimately have 415 sites since the use of double-wide units reduces the total number of available sites.
The Company believes this to be a sound investment for the following reasons: (a) the property is well-maintained; (b) the community has municipal sewer and water service; and (c) rents are $206 per month per site and are competitive with other manufactured home communities in the area. Current occupancy is approximately 69%. The Company is continuing its efforts to bring occupancy to 90% or higher.
Mortgages on Properties
The Company has mortgages on various properties. The maturity dates of these mortgages range from the year 2000 to 2004. Interest varies from fixed rates of 7% to 7.86%. The aggregate balances of these mortgages total $30,419,153 at December 31, 1999. (For additional information, see Part IV, Item 14(a)(1)(vi), Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Notes and Mortgages Payable).
ITEM 3
ITEM 3 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Legal proceedings are incorporated herein by reference and filed as Part IV, Item 14(a)(1)(vi), Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Legal Matters.
ITEM 4
ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted during the fourth quarter of 1999 to a vote of security holders through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
PART II
ITEM 5
ITEM 5 - MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Company became publicly owned on January 3, 1985. As of January 5, 1994, shares of the Company were traded on the American Stock Exchange (symbol UMH). The per share range of high and low quotes for the Company's stock for each quarterly period is as follows:
1999 1998 1997 HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
First Quarter 10-15/16 9-3/16 12-1/2 11-1/4 13-5/8 11-1/4 Second Quarter 10 8-1/4 11-13/16 10-1/2 12-1/4 10-7/8 Third Quarter 9-1/2 8-5/8 11 9-7/8 12-3/8 11-1/4 Fourth Quarter 9 8 10-7/8 9-3/8 12-3/16 11-1/4
On March 14, 2000, the closing price of the Company's stock was $8.
As of December 31, 1999, there were approximately 1,100 shareholders of the Company's common stock based on the number of record owners.
For the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, total dividends paid by the Company amounted to $5,441,904 or $.75 per share, $5,204,623 or $.7375 per share and $4,620,296 or $.70 per share, respectively.
On January 20, 2000, the Company declared a dividend of $.1875 per share to be paid on March 15, 2000 to shareholders of record February 15, 2000.
Future dividend policy will depend on the Company's earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, availability and cost of bank financing and other factors considered relevant by the Board of Directors. The Company elected REIT status beginning in 1992. As a REIT, the Company must pay out at least 95% of its taxable income in the form of a cash distribution to shareholders.
ITEM 6
ITEM 6 - SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
ITEM 7
ITEM 7 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenue and Expense
1999 vs. 1998
Rental and related income increased from $16,783,821 for the year ended December 31, 1998 to $17,752,823 for the year ended December 31, 1999 primarily due to rental increases to residents, increased occupancy and expansions to existing communities. During 1999, the Company was able to obtain an average rent increase of approximately 4.5%.
Overall occupancy rates are satisfactory with only eleven manufactured home communities experiencing vacancies over ten percent. Some of these vacancies are the result of expansions completed toward the end of the year. The Company has completed a 79 site expansion at Fairview Manor, a 40 site expansion at Highland Estates, and a 25 site expansion at Port Royal Village. The Company is also evaluating further expansion at selected communities in order to increase the number of available sites. Some of these communities are in various stages of expansion.
Community operating expenses increased from $7,603,489 for the year ended December 31, 1998 to $7,992,273 for the year ended December 31, 1999 primarily as a result of increased expenses, such as advertising, associated with the expansions.
The Company's income from community operations continues to show steady growth rising from $9,180,332 in 1998 to $9,760,550 in 1999.
General and administrative expenses increased from $1,386,757 in 1998 to $1,621,479 in 1999 primarily as a result of an increase in personnel.
Interest expense increased from $1,505,577 in 1998 to $2,105,546 in 1999. This was primarily as a result of a higher average principal balance outstanding. Interest capitalized on construction in progress amounted to $179,000 and $154,000 for 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Investment income increased from $409,457 in 1998 to $1,054,262 in 1999 due to purchases of securities available for sale during 1998 and 1999. The Company also realized a gain of $53,473 on the sale of $364,450 of securities available for sale.
Depreciation expense remained relatively stable in 1999 and 1998.
Other expenses decreased from $105,460 in 1998 to $77,154 in 1999 due primarily to the write-off in 1998 of unamortized financing costs on the D & R mortgage upon refinancing.
Loss/gain on sales of investment property and equipment remained relatively stable in 1999 and 1998.
For the year ended December 31, 1999, the Company reported net income of $4,556,136 as compared to net income of $4,201,691 for the year ended December 31, 1998. The Company is currently experiencing modest inflation. Modest inflation is believed to have a favorable impact on the Company's financial performance. With modest inflation, the Company believes that it can increase rents sufficiently to match increases in operating expenses. High rates of inflation (more than 10%) could result in an inability to raise rents to meet rising costs and could create political problems such as the imposition of rent controls. The Company anticipates continuing profits in 2000.
1998 vs. 1997
Rental and related income increased from $15,330,300 for the year ended December 31, 1997 to $16,783,821 for the year ended December 31, 1998 primarily due to rental increases to residents, increased occupancy, expansions and the acquisition of a new community in December 1997. During 1998, the Company was able to obtain rent increases of $4.00 to $28.00 per month on most of its occupied sites.
Overall occupancy rates are satisfactory with eleven manufactured home communities experiencing vacancies over ten percent. Some of these vacancies are the result of expansions completed during 1997. The Company is also evaluating further expansion at selected communities in order to increase the number of available sites. Some of these communities are in various stages of expansion.
Community operating expenses increased from $6,817,094 for the year ended December 31, 1997 to $7,603,489 for the year ended December 31, 1998 primarily as a result of the acquisition of an additional community in December 1997 and increased expenses such as advertising associated with the expansions.
The Company's income from community operations continues to show steady growth rising from $8,513,206 in 1997 to $9,180,332 in 1998.
General and administrative expenses remained relatively stable in 1998 and 1997.
Interest expense increased from $1,123,445 in 1997 to $1,505,577 in 1998. This was primarily as a result of higher average principal balances outstanding and a lower amount of interest capitalized on construction in progress. Interest capitalized on construction in progress amounted to $154,000 and $250,000 for 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Interest and dividend income increased from $333,511 in 1997 to $409,457 in 1998 due to purchases of securities available for sale during 1997 and 1998 partially offset by a realized gain of $92,811 in 1997. . Depreciation expense increased from $2,116,732 in 1997 to $2,403,399 in 1998 due primarily to the addition of a new community in December 1997.
Other expenses increased from $42,000 in 1997 to $105,460 in 1998 due primarily to the write-off of unamortized financing costs on the D & R Village mortgage upon refinancing.
Loss/gain on sales of investment property and equipment remained relatively stable in 1998 and 1997.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company uses funds for real estate acquisitions, real property improvements, amortization of debt incurred in connection with such acquisitions and improvements and investment in debt and equity securities of other REITs. The Company generates funds through cash flow from properties, mortgages on properties and increases in shareholder investments. The Company has liquidity available from a combination of short and long-term sources. The Company currently has mortgages payable totaling $30,419,153 secured by ten communities and loans payable totaling $4,674,385 primarily secured by investment securities. The Company has approximately $13.6 million of mortgages payable with a maturity date of December 1, 2000. The Company may extend the term for an additional five years at current interest rates. The Company also has a $1,000,000 line of credit with Summit Bank, of which $500,000 was used at December 31, 1999. The Company believes that its 24 manufactured home communities have market values in excess of historical cost. Management believes that this provides significant additional borrowing capacity.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased from $6,258,913 in 1997 to $6,556,937 in 1998 to $6,770,625 in 1999. Cash flow was primarily used for capital improvements, payment of dividends, purchases of securities available for sale and expansion of existing communities. The Company meets maturing mortgage obligations by using a combination of cash flow and refinancing. The dividend payments were primarily made from cash flow from operations.
In addition to normal operating expenses, the Company requires cash for additional investments in manufactured home communities, capital improvements, purchase of manufactured homes for rent, scheduled mortgage amortization and dividend distributions. As a REIT, the Company must distribute at least 95% of its taxable income.
The Company also invests in debt and equity securities of other REITs. During 1999, the Company invested approximately $6,800,000 in these securities. Although the securities portfolio at December 31, 1999 has experienced an approximate 10% decline in value from cost, management believes that this is temporary in nature.
The Company estimates that in 2000 it will purchase approximately 25 manufactured homes to be used as rentals for a total cost of $500,000. Management believes that these manufactured homes will each generate approximately $300 per month in rental income in addition to lot rent. Once rental homes reach 10 years old, the Company generally sells them.
Capital improvements include amounts needed to meet environmental and regulatory requirements in connection with the manufactured home communities that provide water or sewer service. Excluding expansions, the Company is budgeting approximately $1,000,000 in capital improvements for 2000.
The Company has a Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (Plan). Cash received from the Plan is a significant additional source of liquidity and capital resources. During 1999, the Company paid $5,441,904 in dividends. Amounts received under the Plan amounted to $1,631,789. The success of the Plan resulted in a substantial improvement in the Company's liquidity and capital resources in 1999.
The Company has undeveloped land which it could develop over the next several years. In 2000, construction is expected to be completed on approximately 200 sites. The Company is also exploring the utilization of vacant land for town houses. The Company continues to analyze the highest and best use of its vacant land, and uses it accordingly.
The Company believes that funds generated from operations, together with the financing and refinancing of its properties, will be adequate to meet its needs over the next several years.
Impact of Year 2000
The Company has experienced no significant impact of its operations or its ability to accurately process financial information due to a Year 2000 related issue. In addition, the Company has no information that indicates a significant tenant, vendor or service provider may be unable to meet their rental obligations, sell goods or provide services to the Company because of Year 2000 issues. The Company will continue to monitor its operations for year 2000 related issues.
ITEM 7A
ITEM 7A - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
See Item 1 - Business.
ITEM 8
ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The financial statements and supplementary data listed in Part IV, Item 14(a)(1) are incorporated herein by reference.
The following is the Unaudited Selected Quarterly Financial Data:
ITEM 9
ITEM 9 - CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
ITEM 10
ITEM 10 - DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Name, Age & Principal Occupation Director Shares Percent Office Held During the Past Five Years Since Beneficially of Stock
Robert J. Vice President of The David 1980 18,515 (1) 0.25% Anderson Cronheim Company; past Age: 77 President of the Industrial Real Director Estate Brokers Association of New York and New Jersey
Ernest V. Financial Consultant; 1969 30,165 (2) 0.41% Bencivenga Treasurer and Director Age: 82 (1961 to present) and Secretary/ Secretary (1967 to present) Treasurer of Monmouth Capital and Director Corporation; Treasurer and Director (1968 to present) of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation
Anna T. Chew Certified Public Accountant; 1994 36,053 (3) 0.49% Age: 41 Controller (1991 to present) Vice President and Director (1993 to present) and Chief of Monmouth Real Estate Financial Investment Corporation; Controller Officer and (1991 to present) and Director Director (1994 to present) of Monmouth Capital Corporation.
Charles P. Investor; Director (1970 1969 62,317 (4) 0.85% Kaempffer to present) of Monmouth Age: 62 Capital Corporation; Director Director (1974 to present) of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation; Vice Chairman and Director (1996 to present) of Community Bank of New Jersey; Director (1989 to 1996) of Sovereign Community Bank (formerly Colonial Bank)
Eugene W. Attorney at Law for the 1969 908,568 (5) 12.43% Landy firm of Landy & Landy; Age: 66 President and Director Chairman of (1961 to present) of the Board and Monmouth Capital Corporation; Director President and Director (1968 to Director present) of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation.
Name, Age & Principal Occupation Director Shares Owned Percent Office Held During the Past Five Years Since Beneficially of Stock
Samuel A. Attorney at Law for the 1992 272,815 (6) 3.73% Landy firm of Landy & Landy; Age: 39 Director (1989 to President and present) of Monmouth Real Director Estate Investment Corporation; Director (1994 to present) of Monmouth Capital Corporation.
Richard H. Vice President of Remsco 1986 380,851 (7) 5.21% Molke Associates, Inc., a Age: 73 construction firm. Director
Eugene Obstetrician and Gynecologist; 1977 81,163 (8) 1.11% Rothenberg Investor Age: 67 Director
Robert G. Investor; Director (1968 1969 131,468 (9) 1.80% Sampson to present) of Monmouth Age: 74 Real Estate Investment Director Corporation; Director (1963 to present) of Monmouth Capital Corporation; General Partner (1983 to present of Sampco, Ltd., an investment group.
TOTALS............ 1,921,915 26.28%
1) Beneficial ownership, as defined herein, include common stock as to which a person has or shares voting and/or investment power as of March 14, 1997.
2) Includes 8,956 shares held by Mr. Bencivenga's wife and 4,632 shares held in the United Mobile Homes, Inc. 401(k) Plan.
3) Includes 32,977 shares held jointly with Ms. Chew's husband and 3,194 shares held in the United Mobile Homes, Inc. 401(k) Plan.
4) Includes (a) 60,317 shares held as Trustee for Defined Benefit Pension Plan for which Mr. Kaempffer has power to vote and (b) 2,000 shares held by Mr. Kaempffer's wife.
5) Includes (a) 63,360 shares held by Mr. Landy's wife, (b) 172,608 shares held by Landy Investments, Ltd. in which Mr. Landy has a beneficial interest, (c) 61,388 shares held in the Landy & Landy, Employee's Pension Plan, of which Mr. Landy is a Trustee with power to vote, and (d) 113,565 shares held in the Landy & Landy, Employees' Profit Sharing Plan, of which Mr. Landy is a Trustee with power to vote. Excludes 215,238 shares held by Mr. Landy's adult children in which he disclaims any beneficial interest.
6) Includes (a) 25,824 shares held jointly with Mr. Samuel A. Landy's wife, (b) 15,423 in a custodial account for his sons, and (c) 6,005 shares held in the United Mobile Homes, Inc. 401(k) Plan.
7) Includes (a) 38,034 shares owned by Mr. Molke's wife, (b) 149,184 shares in the Richard H. Molke Grantor Retained Annuity Trust dated December 21, 1992, and (c) 149,183 shares in the Louise G. Molke Grantor Retained Annuity Trust dated December 21, 1992.
8) Includes (a) 56,878 shares held by Rothenberg Investment, Ltd. in which Dr. Rothenberg has a beneficial interest.
9) Includes 48,492 shares held by Sampco, Ltd. in which he has a beneficial interest.
ITEM 11
ITEM 11 - EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary Compensation Table.
The following Summary Compensation Table shows compensation paid by the Company for services rendered during 1999, 1998 and 1997 to the Chairman of the Board, President and Vice President. There were no other executive officers whose aggregate cash compensation exceeded $100,000:
Name and Annual Compensation Principal Position Year Salary Bonus All Other Options
Eugene W. Landy 1999 $150,000 $ - $ 52,876 (1) - Chairman of the 1998 $ 75,000 $ - $ 173,376 (1) 25,000 Board 1997 $ - $ - $ 343,850 (1) 50,000
Samuel A. Landy 1999 $205,000 $ 7,885 $ 15,410 (2) 25,000 President 1998 $199,650 $43,979 $ 18,559 (2) 25,000 1997 $181,500 $39,981 $ 18,880 (2) 25,000
Anna T. Chew 1999 $120,577 $13,654 $ 13,650 (3) 10,000 Vice President 1998 $110,000 $16,231 $ 14,752 (3) 10,000 1997 $100,000 $11,846 $ 14,955 (3) 8,000
(1) Represents base compensation of $75,000 in 1998 and $150,000 in 1997, as well as Directors' fees, fringe benefits and legal fees. Also includes an accrual of $40,000, $80,000 and $160,000 for 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively for pension and other benefits in accordance with Eugene W. Landy's employment contract.
(2) Represents Directors' fees, fringe benefits and discretionary contributions by the Company to the Company's 401(k) Plan allocated to an account of the named executive officer.
(3) Represents Directors' fees and discretionary contributions by the Company to the Company's 401(k) Plan allocated to an account of the named executive officer.
Stock Option Plan.
The following table sets forth, for the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table, information regarding individual grants of stock options made during the year ended December 31, 1999:
Potential Realized % of Total Price Value at Assumed Annual Options Granted to Per Expiration Rates for Option Term Name Granted Employees Share Date 5% 10%
Samuel A. Landy 25,000 41% $11.5625 1/05/04 $45,963 $133,698 Anna T. Chew 10,000 16% $ 8.8125 2/28/04 $24,347 $ 53,801
The following table sets forth for the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table, information regarding stock options outstanding at December 31, 1999:
Value of Unexercised Options Number of Unexercised at Year-End Shares Value Options at Year-End Exercisable/ Name Exercised Realized Exercisable/Unexercisable Unexercisable
Eugene W. Landy -0- N/A 125,000 / -0- $ -0- / $ -0- Samuel A. Landy 25,000 $14,063 100,000 / 25,000 $ -0- / $ -0- Anna T. Chew 10,000 $16,250 38,000 / 10,000 $ -0- / $ -0-
Compensation of Directors.
The Directors receive a fee of $1,000 for each Board meeting attended. Directors also receive a fixed annual fee of $7,600, payable $1,900 quarterly. Directors appointed to house committees receive $150 for each meeting attended. Those specific committees are Compensation Committee, Audit Committee and Stock Option Committee.
Employment Contracts.
On December 14, 1993, the Company and Eugene W. Landy entered into an Employment Agreement under which Mr. Eugene Landy receives an annual base compensation of $150,000 plus bonuses and customary fringe benefits, including health insurance, participation in the Company's 401(k) Plan, stock options, five weeks vacation and use of an automobile. In lieu of annual increases in compensation, there will be additional bonuses voted by the Board of Directors. On severance of employment for any reason, Mr. Eugene Landy will receive severance pay of $450,000 payable $150,000 on severance and $150,000 on the first and second anniversaries of severance. If employment is terminated following a change in control of the Company, Mr. Eugene Landy will be entitled to severance pay only if actually severed either at
the time of merger or subsequently. In the event of disability, Mr. Eugene Landy's compensation shall continue for a period of three years, payable monthly. On retirement, Mr. Eugene Landy shall receive a pension of $50,000 a year for ten years, payable in monthly installments. In the event of death, Mr. Eugene Landy's designated beneficiary shall receive $450,000, $100,000 thirty days after death and the balance one year after death. The Employment Agreement terminated December 31, 1998 but was automatically renewed and extended for successive one-year periods.
Effective January 1, 1999, the Company and Samuel A. Landy entered into a three-year Employment Agreement under which Mr. Samuel Landy receives an annual base salary of $205,000 for 1999, $215,000 for 2000 and $225,000 for 2001 plus bonuses and customary fringe benefits. Bonuses shall be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and shall be based on certain guidelines. Mr. Samuel Landy will also receive four weeks vacation, use of an automobile, and stock options for 25,000 shares in each year of the contract. On severance or disability, Mr. Samuel Landy is entitled to one year's pay. The Company also agrees to loan to Mr. Samuel Landy $100,000 at the Company's corporate borrowing rate with a 5-year maturity and a 15-year principal amortization. Additional amounts, secured by Company stock, may be borrowed at the same terms for the exercise of stock options.
Effective January 1, 2000, the Company extended Anna T. Chew's Employment Agreement for an additional three years. Ms. Chew will receive an annual base salary of $133,100 for 2000, $146,400 for 2001 and $161,000 for 2002 plus bonuses and customary fringe benefits. On severance for any reason, Ms. Chew is entitled to an additional one year's pay. In the event of disability, her salary shall continue for a period of two years.
Report of Board of Directors.
Overview and Philosophy
The Company has a Compensation Committee consisting of two independent outside Directors. This Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning executive compensation. The Compensation Committee takes into consideration three major factors in setting compensation.
The first consideration is the overall performance of the Company. The Board believes that the financial interests of the executive officers should be aligned with the success of the Company and the financial interests of its shareholders. Increases in funds from operations, the enhancement of the Company's equity portfolio, and the success of the Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan all contribute to increases in stock prices thereby maximizing shareholders' return.
The second consideration is the individual achievements made by each officer. The Company is a small real estate investment trust (REIT). The Board of Directors is aware of the contributions made by each officer and makes an evaluation of individual performance based on their own familiarity with the officer.
The final criteria in setting compensation is comparable wages in the industry. In this regard, the REIT industry maintains excellent statistics.
Evaluation
Mr. Eugene Landy is under an employment agreement with the Company. His base compensation under this contract is $150,000 per year. (The Summary Compensation Table for Mr. Eugene Landy shows a salary of $150,000, $12,876 in director's fees, fringe benefits and legal fees plus $40,000 accrual for pension and other benefits in 1999).
The Committee also reviewed the progress made by Mr. Samuel A. Landy, President. Funds from operations increased by approximately 6%. Mr. Samuel Landy is under an employment agreement with the Company. His base compensation under this contract is $205,000 for 1999.
COMPARATIVE STOCK PERFORMANCE.
The line graph compares the total return of the Company's common stock for the last five years to the NAREIT ALL REIT Total Return Index published by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust (NAREIT) and to the S&P 500 Index for the same period. The total return reflects stock price appreciation and dividend reinvestment for all three comparative indices. The information herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but neither its accuracy nor its completeness is guaranteed.
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
United Mobile Homes, Inc. 100 140 173 189 184 155 NAREIT All REIT 100 118 161 191 155 145 S & P 500 100 137 169 225 290 351
ITEM 12
ITEM 12 - SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
On March 13, 2000, no person owned of record, or was known by the Company to own beneficially more than five percent (5%) of the shares of the Company, except the following:
Percent Name and Address Shares Owned of Title of Class of Beneficial Owner Beneficially Class
Common Stock Eugene W. Landy 908,568 12.43% 20 Tuxedo Road Rumson, NJ 07760
Common Stock Richard H. Molke 380,851 5.21% 8 Ivins Place Rumson, NJ 07760
ITEM 13
ITEM 13 - CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Certain relationships and related party transactions are incorporated herein by reference to Part IV, Item 14(a)(1)(vi), Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Related Party Transactions.
PART IV
ITEM 14
ITEM 14 - EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) (1) The following Financial Statements are filed as part of this report.
Page(s)
(i) Independent Auditors' Report 27
(ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1999 and 28 and 1998
(iii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the years 29 ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997.
(iv) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for 30-31 the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997
(v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years 32 ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997
(vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 33-44
(a)(2) The following Financial Statement Schedule for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 is filed as part of this report.
(i) Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation 45
All other schedules are omitted for the reason that they are not required, are not applicable, or the required information is set forth in the financial statements or notes thereto.
(a)(3) The Exhibits set forth in the following index of Exhibits are filed as part of this Report.
Exhibit No. Description
(3) Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws: Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, Certificate of Incorporation and Amendments thereto are incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement No. 2-92896-NY, and Amendments thereto, filed with the SEC on August 22, 1984.
Material Contracts: (a) Stock Option Plan is incorporated by reference to the Company's Proxy Statement dated April 25, 1994 filed with the SEC April 27, 1994.
(b) 401(k) Plan Document and Adoption Agreement effective April 1, 1992 is incorporated by reference to that filed with the Company's 1992 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 9, 1993.
(c) Employment contract with Mr. Eugene W. Landy dated December 14, 1993 is incorporated by reference to that filed with the Company's 1993 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 28, 1994.
(d) Employment contract with Mr. Ernest V. Bencivenga dated November 9, 1993 is incorporated by reference to that filed with the Company's 1993 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 28, 1994.
(e) Employment contract with Mr. Samuel A. Landy effective January 1, 1996 is incorporated by reference to that filed with the Company's 1995 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 28, 1996.
(f) Employment contract with Ms. Anna T. Chew effective January 1, 1997 is incorporated by reference to that filed with the Company's 1996 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 1997.
(21) Subsidiaries of the Registrant:
The Company operates through nine wholly-owned multiple Subsidiaries carrying on the same line of business. The parent company of these subsidiaries is the Registrant. The line of business is the operation of manufactured home communities.
(23) Consent of KPMG LLP
(a)(3)(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors and Shareholders United Mobile Homes, Inc.:
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of United Mobile Homes, Inc. as listed in the accompanying index. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited the financial statement schedule as listed in the accompanying index. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule 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 financial position of United Mobile Homes, Inc. as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1999 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
Shorts Hills, New Jersey /s/ KPMG LLP March 15, 2000
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - ELECTION TO BE TAXED AS A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
United Mobile Homes, Inc. (the Company) has elected to be taxed as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) under Sections 856-858 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company will not be taxed on the portion of its income which is distributed to shareholders, provided it distributes at least 95% of its taxable income, has at least 75% of its assets in real estate investments and meets certain other requirements for qualification as a REIT.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS - The Company owns and operates twenty-four manufactured home communities containing 5,759 sites. The communities are located in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
These manufactured home communities are listed by trade names as follows:
MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY LOCATION
Allentown Memphis, Tennessee Brookview Village Greenfield Center, New York Cedarcrest Vineland, New Jersey Cranberry Village Cranberry Township,Pennsylvania Cross Keys Village Duncansville, Pennsylvania D & R Village Clifton Park, New York Edgewood Estates Apollo, Pennsylvania Fairview Manor Millville, New Jersey Forest Park Village Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania Heather Highlands Inkerman, Pennsylvania Highland Estates Kutztown, Pennsylvania Kinnebrook Monticello, New York Lake Sherman Village Navarre, Ohio Memphis Mobile City Memphis, Tennessee Oxford Village West Grove, Pennsylvania Pine Ridge Village Carlisle, Pennsylvania Port Royal Village Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania River Valley Estates Marion, Ohio Sandy Valley Estates Magnolia, Ohio Southwind Village Jackson, New Jersey Spreading Oaks Village Athens, Ohio Waterfalls Village Hamburg, New York Woodlawn Village Eatontown, New Jersey Wood Valley Caledonia, Ohio
BASIS OF PRESENTATION - The consolidated financial statements of the Company include all of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
USE OF ESTIMATES - In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as contingent assets and liabilities as of the dates of the consolidated balance sheets and revenue and expenses for the years then ended. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions.
INVESTMENT PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION - Property and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation for Sites and Building (15 to 27.5 years) is computed principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Depreciation of Improvements to Sites and Buildings, Rental Homes and Equipment and Vehicles (3 to 27.5 years) is computed principally on the straight-line method. Land Development Costs are not depreciated until they are put in use, at which time they are capitalized as Sites or Site Improvements. Interest Expense pertaining to Land Development Costs are capitalized. Maintenance and Repairs are charged to income as incurred and improvements are capitalized. The costs and related accumulated depreciation of property sold or otherwise disposed of are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the current year's results of operations. If there is an event or change in circumstances that indicates that the basis of an investment property may not be recoverable, management assesses the possible impairment of value through evaluation of the estimated future cash flows of the property, on an undiscounted basis, as compared to the property's current carrying value. If a property is determined to be impaired, it will be recorded at fair value.
UNAMORTIZED FINANCING COSTS - Legal fees and loan processing fees for new and restructured mortgages are being amortized over the life of the related debt.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - Cash and cash equivalents include certificates of deposit and bank repurchase agreements with maturities of 90 days or less.
SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE - The Company's securities are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value. Gains or losses on the sale of securities are based on identifiable cost and are accounted for on a trade date basis. Unrealized holding gains and losses are excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of Shareholders' Equity until realized. A decline in the market value of any security below cost that is deemed to be other than temporary results in a reduction in the carrying amount to fair value. Any impairment is charged to earnings and a new cost basis for the security established.
REVENUE RECOGNITION - The Company derives its income primarily from the rental of manufactured home sites. The Company also owns approximately 450 rental units which are rented to residents. Revenue is recognized on the accrual basis.
NET INCOME PER SHARE - Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period (7,252,774, 7,042,701 and 6,617,479 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively). Diluted net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus the weighted-average number of net shares that would be issued upon exercise of stock options pursuant to the treasury stock method (7,267,695, 7,060,542 and 6,679,994 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively) (See Note 6). Options in the amount of 14,921, 17,841 and 62,515 for 1999, 1998, and 1997, respectively, are included in the diluted weighted average shares outstanding.
STOCK OPTION PLANS - Stock option plans are accounted for under the intrinsic value based method as prescribed by Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees". As such, compensation expense would be recorded on the date of grant only if the current market price on the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price. Included in these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are the pro forma disclosures required by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," which assumes the fair value based method of accounting had been adopted.
TREASURY STOCK - Treasury stock is accounted for under the cost method.
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - Comprehensive income consists of net income and net unrealized gains or losses on securities available for sale and is presented in the consolidated statements of shareholders' equity.
RECLASSIFICATION - Certain amounts in the financial statements for the prior years have been reclassified to conform to the statement presentation for the current year.
NOTE 3 - INVESTMENT PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
The Company is currently conducting an expansion program at a number of its communities. During 1999, 144 sites were added to existing communities.
The following is a summary of accumulated depreciation by major classes of assets:
December 31, 1999 December 31, 1998
Site and Land Improvements $ 22,453,059 $ 20,749,083 Buildings and Improvements 1,330,046 1,236,080 Rental Homes and Accessories 1,588,790 1,363,402 Equipment and Vehicles 2,057,566 1,743,023 ---------- ---------- Total Accumulated Depreciation $ 27,429,461 $ 25,091,588 ========== ==========
NOTE 4 - SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE
The following is a summary of securities available for sale at December 31, 1999 and 1998: 1999 1998 Market Market Cost Value Cost Value
Equity Securities: Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation * (338,111 shares and 270,568 shares at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively) $1,972,238 $1,627,330 $1,620,390 $1,488,125
Monmouth Capital Corporation * (21,903 shares and 21,545 shares at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively) 55,986 55,435 55,004 75,409
Preferred Stock 5,094,590 4,685,168 1,423,920 1,436,440
Other Equity Securities 5,556,581 4,695,206 3,097,790 2,921,517
Debt Securities (maturing in 2001 to 2003) 1,777,297 1,731,375 1,827,297 1,831,074 ---------- ---------- --------- --------- Total $14,456,692 $12,794,514 $8,024,401 $7,752,565 ========== ========== ========= ========= * Related entity - See Note 9.
Gross unrealized gains on debt securities amounted to $-0- and $22,975 as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Gross unrealized losses on debt securities amounted to $45,922 and $19,198 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Gross unrealized gains on equity securities amounted to $88,117 and $111,698 as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Gross unrealized losses on equity securities amounted to $1,704,373 and $387,311 as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, gross gains on sales of securities amounted to $53,473, $-0- and $92,811, respectively. Dividend income for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 amounted to $734,623, $260,352 and $132,396, respectively. Interest Income for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 amounted to $266,166, $149,105 and $108,304, respectively. These amounts have been included in Investment Income.
NOTE 5 - LOANS AND MORTGAGES PAYABLE
LOANS PAYABLE
During 1999 and 1998, the Company purchased securities on margin. The margin loan was 7% during 1999 and 8% during 1998 and is due on demand. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the margin loan amounted to $4,097,172 and $3,257,386, respectively and is secured by investment securities with a market value of $12,794,514 and $7,752,565, respectively.
UNSECURED LINE OF CREDIT
The Company has a $1,000,000 unsecured line of credit with Summit Bank, of which $500,000 was used at December 31, 1999. The interest rate on this line of credit is prime plus 1/2%. This line of credit expires on February 9, 2000. This line was subsequently increased to $2,000,000 at an interest rate of prime.
MORTGAGES PAYABLE
The following is a summary of mortgages payable at December 31, 1999 and 1998:
Interest Property Due Date Rate 1999 1998
Cranberry Village 08-02-04 7.86% $ 2,480,841 -0- D & R Village 05-01-03 7.5% 3,469,814 $ 3,550,650 Forest Park Village 08-02-04 7.86% 3,969,346 -0- Sandy Valley 05-01-00 10.5% -0- 843,691 Sandy Valley 03-01-04 7% 3,925,925 -0- Water Falls Village 01-01-03 7.625% 3,012,276 3,083,814 Various (5 properties) 12-01-00 * 7.5% 13,560,951 13,933,421 ---------- ---------- TOTAL MORTGAGES PAYABLE $30,419,153 $21,411,576 ========== ========== * May be extended by the Company for an additional five years at current interest rates.
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, mortgages are collateralized by real property with a carrying value of $26,997,426 and $21,569,697, respectively, before accumulated depreciation and amortization. Interest costs amounting to $179,000 and $154,000 were capitalized during 1999 and 1998, respectively, in connection with the Company's expansion program.
RECENT FINANCING
On April 28, 1998, the Company entered into a $3,600,000 mortgage payable to Summit Bank. The interest rate on this mortgage is fixed at 7.5%. This mortgage loan is due on May 1, 2003. Proceeds of this mortgage were used to retire existing debt and to purchase securities available for sale.
On February 10, 1999, the Company entered into a $4,000,000 mortgage payable to Summit Bank. The interest rate on this mortgage is fixed at 7.0%. This mortgage loan is due on March 1, 2004. Proceeds of this mortgage were used primarily to retire existing debt, purchase securities available for sale and purchase Treasury Stock.
On July 28, 1999, the Company entered into a $4,000,000 mortgage and a $2,500,000 mortgage with First Union Bank. These mortgages bear interest at an effective rate of 7.86%. These mortgages mature on August 2, 2004. Proceeds from these mortgages were used primarily to retire existing debt, purchase securities available for sale and fund land development.
The aggregate principal payments of all mortgages payable are scheduled as follows:
2000 - $13,925,898 2001 - 427,008 2002 - 463,410 2003 - 6,242,460 2004 - 9,360,377 ---------- Total - $30,419,153 ========== NOTE 6 - EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS
The Company maintains Stock Option Plans for officers and key employees to purchase up to 750,000 shares of common stock. Options may be granted any time up to December 31, 2003. No option shall be available for exercise beyond ten years. All options are exercisable after one year from the date of grant. The option price shall not be below the fair market value at date of grant. Cancelled or expired options are added back to the "pool" of shares available under the plan.
A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plans as of December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 and changes during the years then ended are as follows:
1999 1998 1997 Weighted- Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Average Exercise Exercise Exercise Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price
Outstanding at beginning of year 384,500 $10.38 336,500 $ 9.97 278,000 $ 8.31 Granted 61,000 9.94 83,000 11.13 107,500 12.69 Exercised (49,000) 8.15 (24,000) 6.88 (49,000) 6.47 Expired -0- -0- (11,000) 11.16 -0- -0- ------- ------ ------- Outstanding at end of year 396,500 10.59 384,500 10.38 336,500 9.97 ======= ======= ======= Options exercisable at end of year 335,500 301,500 229,000 ======= ======= ======= Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the year 1.10 1.36 1.99
The Company has elected to continue to follow APB Opinion No. 25 in accounting for its stock option plans and, accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized. Had compensation cost been determined consistent with SFAS No. 123, the Company's net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts as follows:
1999 1998 1997
Net Income As reported $ 4,556,136 $ 4,201,691 $ 4,197,258 Pro forma 4,475,560 4,022,731 4,066,414
Net Income Per Share - Basic As reported .63 .60 .63 and Diluted Pro forma .62 .57 .61
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted- average assumptions used for grants in 1999, 1998 and 1997: dividend yield of 8 percent for 1999, 7 percent for 1998 and 5 percent for 1997; expected volatility of 25 percent; risk-free interest rates of 6.25 percent, 5.74 percent and 6.24 percent in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively; and expected lives of five years.
The following is a summary of stock options outstanding as of December 31, 1999:
Date of Number of Number of Option Expiration Grant Employees Shares Price Date
01/05/95 2 75,000 8.25 01/05/00 08/03/95 3 9,000 8.375 08/03/00 08/17/95 2 15,000 8.375 08/17/00 01/10/96 1 25,000 10.62 01/10/01 06/27/96 5 27,000 10.75 06/27/01 01/03/97 1 25,000 13.12 01/03/02 03/17/97 1 25,000 13.37 03/17/02 06/25/97 6 26,500 11.50 06/25/02 12/15/97 1 25,000 13.06 12/15/02 01/08/98 1 25,000 12.75 01/08/03 08/05/98 8 33,000 10.00 08/05/03 08/05/98 1 25,000 11.00 08/05/03 01/05/99 1 25,000 * 11.56 01/05/04 09/28/99 8 36,000 * 8.812 09/28/04 ------- 396,500 ======= * Unexercisable
As of December 31, 1999, there were 272,500 shares available for grant under these plans.
NOTE 7 - TREASURY STOCK
During the year ended December 31, 1999, the Company purchased 170,500 shares of its own stock for a total cost of $1,576,309.
NOTE 8 - 401(K) PLAN
Any full-time employees who are over 21 years old and have completed one year of service (as defined) are eligible for the Company's 401(k) Plan (Plan). Under this Plan, an employee may elect to defer his/her compensation (up to a maximum of 15%) and have it contributed to the Plan. Employer contributions to the Plan are at the discretion of the Company. During 1999, 1998 and 1997, the Company made matching contributions to the Plan of up to 50% of the first 6% of employee salary. This amounted to $31,967, $38,271 and $33,218 for 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
NOTE 9 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND OTHER MATTERS
TRANSACTIONS WITH MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION
During 1999, 1998 and 1997, the Company purchased shares of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation (MREIC) common stock primarily through its Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (See Note 4). There are six Directors of the Company who are also Directors and shareholders of MREIC.
TRANSACTIONS WITH MONMOUTH CAPITAL CORPORATION AND THE MOBILE HOME STORE, INC.
During 1999, 1998 and 1997, the Company purchased shares of Monmouth Capital Corporation (MCC) common stock primarily through its Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (See Note 4). Six directors of the Company are also directors and shareholders of MCC.
The Company receives rental income from The Mobile Home Store, Inc. (MHS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MCC. MHS sells and finances the sales of manufactured homes.
MHS pays the Company market rent on sites where MHS has a home for sale. Total site rental income from MHS amounted to $159,065, $152,935 and $117,709, respectively for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997.
Effective April 1, 1995, the Company and MHS entered into an agreement whereby MHS leases space from the Company to be used as sales lots, at market rates, at most of the Company's communities. Total rental income relating to these leases amounted to $142,680, $139,200 and $90,000 for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
As a REIT, the Company cannot be in the business of selling manufactured homes for profit. During 1999, 1998 and 1997, the Company had approximately $62,000, $139,000 and $134,000 respectively, of rental homes that were sold to MHS at book value.
During 1999, 1998 and 1997, the Company purchased from MHS at its cost, 24, 10 and 7 new homes, respectively totaling $530,520, $269,192 and $198,374, respectively to be used as rental homes.
SALARY, DIRECTORS', MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL FEES
During the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, salary, Directors', management and legal fees to Mr. Eugene W. Landy and the law firm of Landy & Landy amounted to $160,600, $166,100 and $183,850, respectively.
OTHER MATTERS
During 1994, the Company entered into a three-year employment agreement and a five-year employment agreement with two of its executive officers. The agreements provide for base compensation, bonuses and fringe benefits, in addition to specified severance and retirement benefits. The Company is accruing these benefits over the terms of the agreements. Included in general and administrative expense for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were $41,875, $83,750 and $167,500 respectively, relating to these agreements.
In August, 1999, the Company entered into a lease for its corporate offices. The lease is for a five-year term at market rates with monthly lease payments of $12,225. The lessor of the property is owned by certain officers and directors of the Company. It is anticipated that lease payments and the resultant lease term will commence during the first quarter of 2000, when all lease improvements have been completed. A portion of the monthly lease payment will be reimbursed by other related entities utilizing the leased space (MCC and MREIC). The amount of reimbursement from these entities has not yet been determined.
NOTE 10 - DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT AND STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
The Company has a Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (DRIP). Under the terms of the DRIP, shareholders who participate may reinvest all or part of their dividends in additional shares of the Company at approximately 95% of the market price. Shareholders may also purchase additional shares at approximately 95% of their market price by making optional cash payments. Generally, dividend reinvestments and purchases of shares are made quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15.
Effective June 24, 1998, the Company amended the Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan. Shareholders may no longer purchase additional shares by making optional cash payments. The dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan remains unchanged.
Amounts received and shares issued in connection with the DRIP for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
1999 1998 1997
Amounts Received/Dividends Reinvested $ 1,631,789 $ 3,731,056 $ 4,347,668 Number of Shares Issued 187,616 357,268 382,636
NOTE 11 - DISTRIBUTIONS
The following dividends were paid to shareholders during the three years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997:
1999 1998 1997 Quarter Ended Amount Per Share Amount Per Share Amount Per Share
March 31 $1,358,734 $ .1875 $1,202,990 $ .175 $1,129,043 $ .175 June 30 1,352,118 .1875 1,311,297 .1875 1,144,741 $ .175 September 30 1,359,730 .1875 1,340,697 .1875 1,163,882 $ .175 December 31 1,371,322 .1875 1,349,639 .1875 1,182,630 $ .175 --------- ----- --------- ----- --------- ---- $5,441,904 $ .75 $5,204,623 $ .7375 $4,620,296 $ .70 ========= === ========= ===== ========= ===
Total distributions to shareholders for 1999 amounted to $5,441,904, or $.75 per share, of which 75.64% was taxed as ordinary income, .65% was taxed as capital gains and 23.71% was a return of capital. This amount does not include the dividend resulting from the discount on shares purchased through the Company's Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan.
On January 20, 2000, the Company declared a dividend of $.1875 per share to be paid on March 15, 2000 to shareholders of record February 15, 2000.
NOTE 12 - FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
The Company elected to be taxed as a REIT. As the Company has distributed all of its income currently, no provision has been made for Federal income or excise taxes for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997.
NOTE 13 - LEGAL MATTERS
There are no lawsuits pending against the Company that management believes will have a material effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.
In the normal course of business, the Company is a Defendant in various legal cases, all of which are being defended by the Company's insurance carrier.
During 1998, the Company paid a judgment of $68,142 to Stults and Associates, Inc. (Stults), an engineering firm. Stults & Associates have claimed various amounts for attorney's fees. The Company continues to vigorously contest Stults & Associates claim for attorney's fees and believes if any attorney fees are awarded, the amount will be less than $100,000. Management believes that the outcome of this lawsuit will not have a material effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.
NOTE 14 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company is required to disclose certain information about fair values of financial instruments, as defined in SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments".
Limitations
Estimates of fair value are made at a specific point in time, based upon, where available, relevant market prices and information about the financial instrument. Such estimates do not include any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company's entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. For a portion of the Company's financial instruments, no quoted market value exists. Therefore, estimates of fair value are necessarily based on a number of significant assumptions (many of which involve events outside the control of management). Such assumptions include assessments of current economic conditions, perceived risks associated with these financial instruments and their counterparties, future expected loss experience and other factors. Given the uncertainties surrounding these assumptions, the reported fair values represent estimates only and, therefore, cannot be compared to the historical accounting model. Use of different assumptions or methodologies is likely to result in significantly different fair value estimates.
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents and notes receivables approximates their current carrying amounts since all such items are short- term in nature. The fair value of securities available for sale is based upon quoted market values. The fair value of mortgages payable in 1998 approximated their carrying amounts since such amounts payable were at approximately a weighted-average current market rate of interest. For 1999, the fair and carrying values of mortgages payable amounted to $30,109,153 and $30,419,153, respectively. The fair value of mortgages payable is based upon discounted cash flows at current market rates for instruments with similar remaining terms.
NOTE 15 - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME INFORMATION
Cash paid during the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 for interest was $2,120,268, $1,351,577 and $1,373,445, respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, land development costs of $2,284,546, $1,711,778 and $3,507,879, respectively were transferred to investment property and equipment and placed in service.
During the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, the Company had dividend reinvestments of $1,631,789, $1,860,981 and $1,824,853, respectively which required no cash transfers.
The following are the reclassification adjustments related to securities available for sale included in Other Comprehensive Income:
1999 1998 1997
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during the year $(1,336,870) $(510,852) $255,327 Less: reclassification adjustment for gains realized in income (53,473) -0- (92,811) --------- ------- ------- Net unrealized (losses) gains $(1,390,343) $(510,852) $162,516 ========= ======= =======
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(2) The aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes approximates historical cost.
(3) Represents one mortgage note payable secured by five properties.
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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' CONSENT
The Board of Directors United Mobile Homes, Inc.
We consent to incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (No. 333-13053) on Form S-8 of our report dated March 15, 2000, relating to the consolidated balance sheets of United Mobile Homes, Inc., as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three- year period ended December 31, 1999, and the related schedule, which report appears in the December 31, 1999 annual report on Form 10-K of United Mobile Homes, Inc.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Short Hills, New Jersey March 17, 2000
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. UNITED MOBILE HOMES, INC.
BY: /s/Eugene W. Landy EUGENE W. LANDY Chairman of the Board
Dated: March 15, 2000
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been duly signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Title Date
/s/Eugene W. Landy Chairman of the March 15, 2000 EUGENE W. LANDY Board and Director
/s/Samuel A. Landy President and March 15, 2000 SAMUEL A. LANDY Director
/s/Anna T. Chew Vice President and March 15, 2000 ANNA T. CHEW Chief Financial Officer and Director
/s/Ernest V. Secretary/Treasurer March 15, 2000 Bencivenga and Director ERNEST V. BENCIVENGA
/s/Robert J. Director March 15, 2000 Anderson ROBERT J. ANDERSON
/s/Charles P. Director March 15, 2000 Kaempffer CHARLES P. KAEMPFFER
/s/Richard H. Molke Director March 15, 2000 RICHARD H. MOLKE
/s/Eugene Rothenberg Director March 15, 2000 EUGENE ROTHENBERG
/s/Robert G. Sampson Director March 15, 2000 ROBERT G. SAMPSON