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This article discusses the different types of ownership transfers, motivations for selling, determining the appropriate transfer type, and specific considerations for GP interest sales. It provides valuable insights for sellers in the real estate industry.
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structuring general partner transfers and secondary market sales Ownership Changes During the Compliance Period: A Seller’s Perspective Tom MangumVice PresidentNational Tax Credit Advisory GroupT: 614.430.5042tom.mangum@cbre.com
A Seller’s Perspective • About CB Richard Ellis & The National Tax Credit Advisory Group • CB Richard Ellis • Nation’s Largest Real Estate Services Company • $52.7 Billion in Investment Property Sales in 2006 • $22.5 Billion in Multi-Housing Sales in 2006 • 150 ± Offices in 37 States • National Tax Credit Advisory Group • Specializes in the Sale of LIHTC Properties Throughout the Country • Sold over 60 LIHTC Properties (About Half GP Interest Sales) • Current Listings Include 2,348 Units.
A Seller’s Perspective Types of Ownership Transfers Fee Simple (Asset Sale) GP Interest LP Interest GP & LP Interests
A Seller’s Perspective GP Motivations • Realize Upside • Recycle Capital • Underperforming Property • Manage / Diversify Risk • Change of Business Plan • Administrative • Because You Can Whatever your motivation it must be aligned with your partners’
A Seller’s Perspective Determining the Appropriate Type of Ownership Transfer • Restrictive Covenants, Partnership & Other Agreements • Bonds • LIHTC • HUD • Right of First Refusal / Puts / Calls • Property Performance • Ongoing Liability / Guarantees • Risk • Upside
A Seller’s Perspective Determining the Appropriate Type of Ownership Transfer • LP (What’s In It For Me?) • Value of Remaining Tax Benefits and Cash Flow and Likelihood of Receiving Them VS. • Value Realized from Fee Simple Sale or LP Sale (Net of Costs Such As Recapture Bonds, Legal Fees, Etc...) • Quality of New / Replacement GP • Re-Syndication Value • At What Point in Initial 15 Year Compliance Period continued from previous page
A Seller’s Perspective Generally Speaking Performing Properties Underperforming Properties Could Be Candidates For All Options Depending on Circumstances
A Seller’s Perspective Specific Considerations for GP Interest Sales • Preparation • Communicate With Your Constituents/Partners • Know Your Position • What Benefits Are You Entitled To? • What Can and Can’t You Do? • Documentation • Financial Statements / Audits / Tax Returns • Compliance • Loan Documents • Partnership & Related Documents • Restrictive Covenants / LURAs • Schedule of LIHTCs By Year • Key Dates Know Your Position_____
A Seller’s Perspective Specific Considerations for GP Interest Sales • Preparation (Continued) • Packaging (Individual VS. Portfolio) • Good With the Bad • Geography • Syndicators, Lenders, Partners • Closings • Pool of Buyers • Complexity • Valuation • Marketing Know Your Position_____
A Seller’s Perspective Specific Considerations for GP Interest Sales • Buyer Evaluation • Financial Strength & Experience of New GP • Existing Relationships • Lender(s) • State Agency • Syndicator / Tax Credit Investors • Ability to Close on Time and as Agreed • Consents, Consents, Consents • LP / Tax Credit Investor(s) • State Housing Agency • Non-profit Partner • Lender(s) / Servicer(s) • HUD • Process / Documentation • LOI Contract to Acquire or Amend? • Existing or New LP Agreement? continued from previous page Ability to Close_______ Likelihood & Speed of Approvals
A Seller’s Perspective Specific Considerations for GP Interest Sales • Deal Terms & Structure • Fees & Costs • Guarantees • Indemnifications (Pre/Post Closing) • Assignment of GP Assets / LiabilitiesOutstanding Equity from LP • Capital Improvements • Loan Conversions • Underperforming Properties • Operating Reserves • Administrative Sale or True Sale (GAAP) • Timing • Process Can Be Long and Slow (Consents) • Transition / Closing continued from previous page
Questions Tom MangumVice PresidentCB Richard Ellis National Tax Credit Advisory GroupT: 614.430.5042tom.mangum@cbre.com