FORM 10-Q/A




UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 
  
  

( x )

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES

 EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008

  

(   )

TRANSITION   REPORT   PURSUANT   TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE    SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to ___________

  

Commission File Number: 001-33177

  
 

MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

  
  

Maryland                                                                      22-1897375

(State or other jurisdiction of                                          (I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)                                 identification number)

  

Juniper Business Plaza, 3499 Route 9 North, Suite 3-C,  Freehold,  NJ       07728

(Address of Principal Executive 0ffices)                       (Zip Code)

  

Registrant's telephone number, including area code                    (732) 577-9996

  

 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)

  

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 ____

  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):

  

Large accelerated filer              Accelerated filer      X       Smaller  Reporting Company___Non-accelerated filer _____

  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).     

Yes          

No    X

  

The number of shares outstanding of issuer's common stock as of May 1, 2008 was 24,142,902 shares.

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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2008          

                       

C O N T E N T S

          

  

Page No

   

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 Item 1-

Financial Statements (Unaudited):

 
 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

3

 

Consolidated Statements of Income

5

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

7

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

8

   

 Item 2 -

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

16

   

Item 3-

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

22

   

Item 4-

Controls and Procedures

22

   

PART II -

OTHER INFORMATION

 
   

Item 1 -

     Legal Proceedings.

23

   

Item 1A -

     Risk Factors.

23

   

Item 2 -

     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

23

   

Item 3 -

     Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

23

   

Item 4 -

     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

23

   

Item 5 -

     Other Information.

23

   

Item 6 -

     Exhibits.

24

   

SIGNATURES

25




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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2008 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2007


ASSETS

 

March 31,

2008

 

September 30,

 2007

     

Real Estate Investments:

    

   Land

$

68,124,336

$

64,978,553

   Buildings, Improvements and Equipment, net of

      Accumulated  Depreciation of ­­­­$37,655,102 and    

      $33,872,211, respectively

 



265,245,293

 



253,537,248

    Total Real Estate Investments

 

333,369,629

 

318,515,801

     

Real Estate Held for Sale, net of Accumulated Depreciation

    

      of $1,493,980 and $1,440,052, respectively

 

3,235,020

 

3,288,948

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

6,598,630

 

11,395,337

Securities Available for Sale at Fair Value

 

15,149,980

 

13,436,992

Tenant and Other Receivables

 

328,546

 

956,795

Deferred Rent Receivable

 

1,260,161

 

1,110,888

Loans Receivable, net

 

501,494

 

534,279

Prepaid Expenses

 

892,982

 

380,957

Financing Costs, net of Accumulated Amortization of  

     $975,639 and  $848,451, respectively

 


2,040,406

 


1,941,870

Lease Costs, net of Accumulated Amortization of

     $­­­­197,083 and $200,004, respectively

 


586,148

 


364,691

Intangible Assets, net of Accumulated Amortization of

    $2,339,673 and $1,302,922, respectively

 


7,117,966

 


14,033,717

Other Assets

 

4,413,679

 

947,970

     

TOTAL ASSETS

$

375,494,641

$

366,908,245






See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements










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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) – CONTINUED

AS OF MARCH 31, 2008 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2007


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

March  31,

 2008

 

September 30, 2007

     

Liabilities:

    

Mortgage Notes Payable

$

182,048,466

$

174,352,038

Subordinated Convertible Debentures

 

14,990,000

 

14,990,000

Loans Payable

 

9,883,643

 

2,500,000

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

2,850,248

 

2,311,266

Other Liabilities

 

2,652,696

 

2,054,579

     

    Total Liabilities

 

212,425,053

 

196,207,883

     

Minority Interest

 

3,719,307

 

3,486,060

     

Shareholders' Equity:

    

Series A – 7.625% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred

     Stock, $33,062,500 liquidation value, 1,322,500

    Authorized, Issued  and Outstanding, respectively

 



$33,062,500

 



$33,062,500

Common Stock  - $.01 Par Value, 28,677,500 Shares

     Authorized;  24,110,142 and 23,940,696 Shares  

     Issued and  Outstanding, respectively

 



241,101

 



239,407

Excess Stock - $.01 Par Value, 5,000,000 Shares

     Authorized; No Shares Issued or Outstanding

 


-0-

 


-0-

Additional Paid-In Capital

 

128,680,797

 

135,547,916

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

 

(1,432,554)

 

(433,958)

Loans to Officers, Directors and Key Employees

 

(1,201,563)

 

(1,201,563)

Undistributed Income

 

-0-

 

-0-

     

   Total Shareholders' Equity

 

159,350,281

 

167,214,302

     

TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


$


375,494,641


$


366,908,245


See Accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements



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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007


 

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

 

3/31/08

 

3/31/07

 

3/31/08

 

3/31/07

INCOME:

       

  Rental and Reimbursement Revenue

$9,748,419

 

$6,951,384

 

$19,379,904

 

$13,516,200

        

EXPENSES:

       
        

  Real Estate Taxes

1,388,153

 

1,252,879

 

2,655,690

 

2,224,885

  Operating Expenses

1,035,060

 

479,096

 

2,053,281

 

985,473

  General & Administrative Expense

780,070

 

666,517

 

1,417,441

 

1,227,973

  Depreciation

1,920,622

 

1,332,013

 

3,782,891

 

2,664,901

  

       

     TOTAL EXPENSES

5,123,905

 

3,730,505

 

9,909,303

 

7,103,232

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

        

  Interest and Dividend Income

369,425

 

335,737

 

772,783

 

581,087

  Gain (Loss) on Securities Transactions, net

(1,131,660)

 

(37,763)

 

(3,428,058)

 

34,596

  Interest Expense

(3,338,167)

 

(2,015,430)

 

(6,585,244)

 

(4,163,486)

        

TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

(4,100,402)

 

(1,717,456)

 

(9,240,519)

 

(3,547,803)

        

INCOME FROM CONTINUING

    OPERATIONS BEFORE MINORITY

     INTEREST:



524,112

 



1,503,423

 



230,082

 



2,865,165

   Minority Interest

41,386

 

-0-

 

75,754

 

-0-

        

INCOME FROM CONTINUING

     OPERATIONS:


482,726

 


1,503,423

 


154,328

 


2,865,165

        

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:  

       
        

  Income (Loss) from Discontinued

            Operations


103,120

 


(49,842)

 


208,739

 


113,216

        

NET INCOME

585,846

 

1,453,581

 

363,067

 

2,978,381

        

Preferred dividend

630,303

 

609,245

 

1,260,736

 

609,245

        

NET INCOME (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO

       

     COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

($44,457)

 

$844,336

 

($897,669)

 

$2,369,136


See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) – CONTINUED

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007



 

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

 

3/31/08

 

3/31/07

 

3/31/08

 

3/31/07

        

BASIC EARNINGS – PER SHARE

    


  

    Income from Continuing Operations

$.02

 

$.07

 

$.01

 

$.14

    Less:  Preferred Dividend

(.03)

 

(.03)

 

(.05)

 

(.03)

    Income from Discontinued

          Operations


-0-

 


-0-

 


.01

 


.01

    Net Income (Loss) Applicable to

           Common Shareholders - Basic


($.01)

 


$.04

 


($.03)

 


$.12

        
        

DILUTED EARNINGS – PER SHARE

       

    Income from Continuing Operations

$.02

 

$.07

 

$.01

 

$.14

    Less:  Preferred Dividend

(.03)

 

(.03)

 

(.05)

 

(.03)

    Income from Discontinued

          Operations


-0-

 


-0-

 


.01

 


.01

    Net Income (Loss) Applicable to

          Common Shareholders - Diluted


($.01)

 


$.04

 


($.03)

 


$.12

        

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

 SHARES  OUTSTANDING

       

    Basic

23,968,027

 

20,212,990

 

23,964,768

 

20,208,618

    Diluted

24,016,363

 

20,309,161

 

24,024,820

 

20,284,222

  



See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007


                                                                                                     

 

2008

 

2007

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

  Net Income

 

$363,067

 

$2,978,381

  Noncash Items Included in Net Income:

    

    Depreciation

 

3,836,819

 

2,810,693

    Amortization

 

1,214,057

 

385,223

    Stock Compensation Expense

 

10,504

 

58,476

    (Gain) Loss on Securities Transactions, net

 

3,428,058

 

(34,596)

    Income Allocated to Minority Interest

 

75,754

 

-0-

  Changes In:

    

    Tenant, Deferred Rent and Other Receivables

 

478,976

 

635,730

    Prepaid Expenses

 

(512,025)

 

(234,280)

    Other Assets and Lease Costs

 

669,461

 

(150,616)

    Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

 

293,817

 

167,218

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING

   ACTIVITIES

 


9,858,488

 


6,616,229

     

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

  Purchase of Real Estate and Intangible Assets

 

(10,504,000)

 

(7,178,756)

  Capital Improvements & Purchases of Equipment

 

(2,253,719)

 

(234,494)

  Increase in Construction in Progress

 

(3,563,463)

 

(812,092)

  Collections on Loans Receivable

 

32,785

 

-0-

  Proceeds from Sale of Securities Available for Sale

      

962,822

 

573,451

  Purchase of Securities Available for Sale

 

(7,102,464)

 

(3,884,540)


NET CASH USED  IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 


(22,428,039)

 


(11,536,431)

     

 

    

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

  Net Proceeds (Payments) on Loans Payable

 

7,383,643

 

(8,218,544)

  Proceeds from Mortgages

 

12,650,000

 

-0-

  Principal Payments on Mortgages

 

(4,953,572)

 

(3,781,655)

  Financing Costs on Debt

 

(225,724)

 

(5,837)

  Net Contributions from Minority Interests

 

157,493

 

-0-

  Proceeds from Issuance of  Common Stock, net of offering costs

 

196,169

 

194,701

  Proceeds from Preferred Stock, net of offering costs

 

-0-

 

31,601,273

  Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options

 

99,820

 

-0-

  Preferred Dividends Paid

 

(1,260,736)

 

(609,245)

  Common Stock Dividends Paid, net of reinvestments

 

(6,274,249)

 

(6,063,898)


NET CASH  PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 


7,772,844

 


13,116,795

     

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND

   CASH EQUIVALENTS

 


(4,796,707)

 


8,196,593

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS -

   

              

  BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

11,395,337

 

2,029,430

  END OF PERIOD

 

$6,598,630

 

$10,226,023



See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

MARCH 31, 2008

          

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICY

     

Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, MRC I LLC, MREIC Financial, Inc., and Monmouth Capital Corporation (the Company or we) operate as a real estate investment trust (REIT) deriving its income primarily from real estate rental operations.  In addition, the Company owns a majority interest in three limited liability companies of which the Company consolidates their results of operations and financial condition.  The Company also owns a portfolio of investment securities.


The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code), and intends to maintain its qualification as a REIT in the future.  As a qualified REIT, with limited exceptions, the Company will not be taxed under Federal and certain state income tax laws at the corporate level on taxable income that it distributes to its shareholders.  For special tax provisions applicable to REITs, refer to Sections 856-860 of the Code.  The Company is subject to franchise taxes in some of the states in which the Company owns property.  


The interim consolidated financial statements furnished herein include the Company and subsidiaries, and reflect all adjustments which were, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of March 31, 2008 and for all periods presented.  All adjustments made in the interim period were of a normal recurring nature.  All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.  Certain footnote disclosures which would substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation for the year ended September 30, 2007 have been omitted.  


Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for the prior periods presented have been reclassified to conform to the financial statement presentation for the current year.  


Employee Stock Options


The Company accounts for stock options in accordance with SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS No. 123R).  The Company has selected the prospective method of adoption under the provisions of SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation, Transition and Disclosure.”  SFAS 123R requires that compensation cost for all stock awards be calculated and amortized over the service period (generally equal to the vesting period).  This compensation cost is determined using option pricing models, intended to estimate the fair value of the awards at the grant date.  Compensation costs of $8,626 and $29,238 have been recognized in the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively and $10,504 and $58,476 have been recognized in the six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.   


On July 26, 2007, the shareholders approved and ratified the Company’s 2007 Stock Option Plan (the 2007 Plan) authorizing the grant to officers and key employees of options to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock.  



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During the six months ended March 31, 2008, the following stock options were granted:


Date of Grant

 

Number of Employees

 

Number of Shares

 

Option Price

 

Expiration Date

         

12/12/07

 

  1

 

65,000

 

$8.22

 

12/12/15

03/10/08

 

10

 

180,000

 

  7.80

 

03/10/16


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 the following year:


   

2008

    
        
 

Dividend yield

 

7.59%

    
 

Expected volatility

 

15.08%

    
 

Risk-free interest rate

 

3.20%

    
 

Expected lives

 

8

    


The weighted-average fair value of options granted during the six months ended March 31, 2008 was $0.26 and $-0-, respectively.  


During the six months ended March 31, 2008, one participant exercised options to purchase 14,000 shares for total proceeds of $99,820.  As of March 31, 2008, there were options to purchase 1,332,170 shares outstanding under the 2007 plan.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — an Amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards pertaining to ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent, the amount of net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest, changes in a parent’s ownership interest, and the valuation of any retained noncontrolling equity investment when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. This statement also establishes disclosure requirements that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008.   The Company is evaluating the impact of SFAS 160 but does not believe that the adoption of this statement will have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.


In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about (a) how and why derivative instruments are used, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008.  The Company is evaluating the impact of SFAS 161 but does not believe that the adoption of this statement will have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.



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NOTE 2 – MERGER WITH MONMOUTH CAPITAL CORPORATION (MONMOUTH CAPITAL)


On July 31, 2007, the Company merged with Monmouth Capital, which had a controlling equity interest in fourteen industrial properties.  The results of operations of the real estate acquired from Monmouth Capital have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since the merger date of July 31, 2007.   Please see additional disclosures related to the merger contained in the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation for the year ended September 30, 2007.  

Management has finalized its aggregate purchase price allocation to the tangible and intangible net assets, as follows:

Real estate investments

 

$84,450,220

Intangible assets

 

5,108,304

Securities available for sale

 

3,522,668

Cash

 

1,204,754

Notes receivable

 

544,467

Other assets

 

29,069

Mortgages

 

(40,355,224)

Convertible subordinated debentures

 

(14,990,000)

Notes payable

 

(1,707,475)

Accrued and other liabilities

 

(835,477)

Minority interest

 

(3,001,255)

Total allocated Purchase Price to net  assets acquired

 

$33,970,051


NOTE 3 – NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS PER SHARE

     

Basic net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income applicable to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income applicable to common shareholders plus interest expense related to the Convertible Subordinated Debentures (Debentures) 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, plus the number of shares resulting from the possible conversion of the Debentures during the period.  Interest expense of $299,800 and $599,600 and common shares totaling 1,413,319 related to potential conversion of the Debentures are excluded from the calculation for the three and six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, due to their antidilutive effect.  Options to purchase shares in the amount of 48,336 and 96,171 are included in the diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  Options to purchase shares in the amount of 60,052 and 75,604 are included in the diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.



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NOTE 4 – COMPREHENSIVE INCOME


The following table sets forth the components of the Company’s comprehensive income:


Three Months Ended

      

       Six Months Ended

 

3/31/08

 

3/31/07

 

3/31/08

 

3/31/07


Net Income (Loss)

     Applicable to Common

     Shareholders




($44,457)

 




$844,336

 




($897,669)

 




$2,369,136

Increase (Decrease) in

    unrealized gain on

    securities available for    

    sale




(260,375)

 




267,794

 




(998,596)

 




497,970

Comprehensive Income

    (Loss)


($304,832)

 


$1,112,130

 


($1,896,265)

 


$2,867,106


NOTE 5 – REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


Acquisitions


On November 30, 2007, the Company purchased an 89,101 square foot industrial building in Cocoa, Florida.  The building is 100% net-leased to FedEx Ground Package Systems, Inc. (FDX Ground) through July 31, 2017.  The purchase price including closing costs was approximately $10,504,000. The Company obtained a mortgage of $7,150,000 at a fixed interest rate of 6.29% and used its line of credit to fund the acquisition.


During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company finalized its aggregate purchase price allocation to tangible and intangible assets for properties acquired during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007.  


Expansions


The Company is currently expanding the industrial building in Beltsville, Maryland.  Total construction costs are expected to be approximately $5,400,000.  The building will be expanded from 109,705 square feet to 147,668 square feet.   Construction of the expansion is expected to be completed in the 4th fiscal quarter of 2008.  At the completion of the expansion, annual rent will increase from $898,835 ($8.19 per square foot) to $1,426,104 ($9.66 per square foot).  The Company has recorded $804,948 as construction in progress related to this expansion as of March 31, 2008.  


The Company is currently expanding the industrial building leased to FDX Ground in Augusta, Georgia.  Total construction costs are expected to be approximately $1,665,000.  The building will be expanded from 38,210 square feet to 59,358 square feet.   Construction of the expansion is expected to be completed by July 2008.  At the completion of the expansion, annual rent will increase from $278,579 ($7.29 per square foot) to $453,457 ($7.64 per square foot) and the lease will be extended through June 2018.  The Company has recorded $776,413 as construction in progress related to this expansion as of March 31, 2008.


The Company is currently expanding the industrial building leased to FDX Ground in Hanahan, South Carolina.  Total construction costs are expected to be approximately $2,900,000.  The building will be expanded from 54,286 square feet to 91,776 square feet.   Construction of the expansion is expected to be completed by July 2008.  At the completion of the expansion, annual rent will increase from $373,823 ($6.89 per square foot) to $675,239 ($7.36 per square foot) and the lease will be extended through July 31,



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2018.  The Company has recorded $1,890,381 as construction in progress related to this expansion as of March 31, 2008.


The Company is currently expanding the industrial building leased to FDX Ground in Denver, Colorado.  Total construction costs are expected to be approximately $1,412,000.  The building will be expanded from 60,361 square feet to 69,865 square feet.   Construction of the expansion is expected to be completed by October 2008.  At the completion of the expansion, annual rent will increase from $421,460 ($6.98 per square foot) to $564,206 ($8.08 per square foot) and the lease will be extended through July 31, 2018.  The Company has recorded $659,497 as construction in progress related to this expansion as of March 31, 2008.  In addition to this expansion, the Company has agreed to purchase an additional 2.19 acres of land adjacent to the existing property to accommodate future development anticipated by the tenant for a purchase price of approximately $717,000.  This purchase is expected to close in 2008.   The Company has recorded $75,000 as construction in progress related to this future development as of March 31, 2008.  


The Company is currently expanding the industrial building leased to FDX Ground in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Total construction costs are expected to be approximately $2,300,000.  The building will be expanded from 53,202 square feet to 68,370 square feet.   Construction of the expansion is expected to be completed by October 2008.  At the completion of the expansion, annual rent will increase from $411,823 ($7.74 per square foot) to $644,729 ($9.43 per square foot) and the lease will be extended through 2018.  The Company has recorded $3,950 as construction in progress related to this expansion as of March 31, 2008.  


Tenant Concentration


The Company has a concentration of Federal Express Corporation (FDX) and FDX subsidiary-leased properties.  The percentage of FDX leased square footage to the total of the Company’s rental space was 43% as of March 31, 2008.   Annualized rental and reimbursement revenue from FDX and FDX subsidiaries is estimated to be approximately 49% of total rental and reimbursement revenue for fiscal 2008.


NOTE 6 – SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE AND DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS


The following table summarizes the Company’s gain (loss) on securities transactions for the three and six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007:


 

Three Months Ended

    Six Months Ended

 

3/31/08

3/31/07

3/31/08

3/31/07

     

Gain on sale of securities, net

$225,678

$23,579

$186,798

$39,850

Gain (loss) on settled futures contracts

(418,529)

42,017

(897,528)

(65,723)

Unrealized gain (loss) on open futures  

     contracts


(232,032)


(103,359)


(191,251)


60,469

Impairment losses

(706,777)

-0-

(2,526,077)

-0-

Gain (loss) on securities transactions, net

($1,131,660)

($37,763)

($3,428,058)

$34,596


During the three and six months ended March 31, 2008, the Company recognized a loss of $706,777 and $2,526,077, respectively, due to writing down of the carrying value of six securities which were considered other than temporarily impaired.       


During the three and six months ended March 31, 2008, the Company invested in futures contracts of ten-year treasury notes with a notional amount of $9,000,000 with the objective of reducing the risk of rolling over the fixed-rate mortgage debt at higher interest rates and reducing the exposure of the preferred equity and debt securities portfolio to interest rate fluctuations.  Changes in the market value of these derivatives have been recorded in gain (loss) on securities transactions, net with corresponding amounts recorded in other assets or other liabilities on the balance sheet.  The fair value of the derivatives at March



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31, 2008 was a liability of $232,032.  During the three months and six months ended March 31, 2008, the Company recognized losses of $418,529 and $897,528 on settled futures contracts.


During the six months ended March 31, 2008, the Company made purchases of $7,102,464 in securities available for sale.  The Company also sold or redeemed securities available for sale with a cost basis of $766,024 and recognized a gain on sale of $186,798.


NOTE 7 – OTHER ASSETS


Other assets consisted of the following as of March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2007:


  

3/31/08

 

9/30/07

     

Deposits and pre-acquisition costs

 

$199,983

 

$173,275

Construction in progress

 

4,213,696

 

650,233

Unrealized gain on open futures contracts

 

-0-

 

102,657

Inventory – manufactured home

 

-0-

 

21,805

Total

 

$4,413,679

 

$947,970


Construction in progress relates to costs incurred for the expansions of the properties described under Note No. 5 - Real Estate Investments.   The inventory of repossessed manufactured homes existing as of September 30, 2007 was sold to UMH Properties, Inc. (a related REIT) during the six months ended March 31, 2008 at book value.


NOTE 8 – DEBT


On March 17, 2008, the Company obtained a mortgage of $5,500,000 secured by the 95,662 square foot industrial building leased to FDX in Tampa, Florida.  The mortgage is at an interest rate of 5.65% and is due on April 1, 2018.  


NOTE 9 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY


7.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock


During the six months ended March 31, 2008, the Company paid $1,260,736 in preferred dividends.  On April 15, 2008, the board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4766 per share to be paid June 16, 2008 to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2008.  


Common Stock


The Company raised $1,146,554 from the issuance of shares in the Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (DRIP) during the six months ended March 31, 2008 and issued 1,554 common shares.  During the six months ended March 31, 2008, the Company paid $7,186,409 in total dividends or $0.30 per common share to common shareholders, of which $912,160 was reinvested in the DRIP.  


On April 15, 2008, the Company declared a dividend of $0.15 per common share to be paid June 16, 2008 to common shareholders of record as of May 15, 2008.


NOTE 10 - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

     

Cash paid for interest during the six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 was $6,143,011 and $4,175,886, respectively.


During the six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company had dividend reinvestments of $912,160 and $-0-, respectively, which required no cash transfers.

     



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As of March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2007, the Company had accrued $843,282 and $-0- in construction in progress.  This accrual is included in Other Assets and Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses.  


NOTE 11 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS


At March 31, 2008, the Company owned fifty-eight industrial properties and one shopping center comprising approximately 5,966,000 square feet.  One industrial property located in Franklin, Massachusetts, was classified as held for sale. In accordance with FAS 144, the results of operations of the Franklin, Massachusetts property are included in discontinued operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2008.  The results of operations of the Franklin, Massachusetts and South Brunswick, New Jersey properties are included in discontinued operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2007.  The South Brunswick, New Jersey property was sold on August 3, 2007 for a sale price of approximately $8,500,000.  


The following table summarizes the components of discontinued operations:


 

Three Months

 

Six Months

 

3/31/08

 

3/31/07

 

3/31/08

 

3/31/07

        

Rental and Reimbursement Revenue

$146,301

 

$148,112

 

$294,701

 

$446,298

Real Estate Taxes

(12,215)

 

(57,303)

 

(24,429)

 

(114,605)

Operating Expenses

(4,002)

 

(61,433)

 

(7,605)

 

(72,685)

Depreciation

(26,964)

 

(79,218)

 

(53,928)

 

(145,792)

Income (Loss) from Operations of Disposed

   Property and Property Held for Sale


103,120

 


(49,842)

 

 

208,739



113,216

Loss on Sale of Investment Property

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

$103,120

 

($49,842)

 

$208,739

 

$113,216



Cash flows from discontinued operations for the six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 are combined with the cash flows from operations within each of the three categories presented.  Cash flows from discontinued operations are as follows:


  

Six Months Ended

  

3/31/08

 

3/31/07

     

Cash flows from Operations – Discontinued Operations

 

$266,685

 

$423,673

Cash flows from Investing Activities – Discontinued Operations

 

-0-

 

-0-

Cash flows from Financing Activities – Discontinued Operations

 

(266,685)

 

(423,673)

     

The absence of cash flows from discontinued operations is not expected to materially affect future liquidity and capital resources.


NOTE 12 – CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS


The Company is subject to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business.  Management does not believe that any such claim or litigation will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated balance sheet or results of operations.


As of March 31, 2008, the Company had approximately $4,200,000 in commitments under the construction contracts for the expansions of the industrial buildings discussed in Note No. 5 – Real Estate Investments.  



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NOTE 13 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


On April 14, 2008, the Company executed the Third Amendment (the amendment) to Eugene W. Landy’s employment agreement.  The amendment provides that in the event of a change in control of the Company, Eugene W. Landy shall receive a lump sum payment of $2,500,000, provided that the sale price of the Company is at least $10 per share of common stock.  A change of control shall be defined as the consummation of a reorganization, merger, share exchange, consolidation, or sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.  This change of control provision shall not apply to any combination between the Company and UMH Properties, Inc.  Payment shall be made simultaneously with the closing of the transaction, and only in the event that the transaction closes.


During April 2008, the 306,000 square foot industrial property in Hanahan, South Carolina, leased to Norton McNaughton of Squire Inc., became vacant.    The tenant remains obligated under the lease through April 29, 2015.




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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


Overview


The following discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto provided elsewhere herein and the Company’s September 30, 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.


The Company is a REIT.  The Company’s primary business is the ownership and management of industrial buildings subject to long-term leases to investment-grade tenants.   As of March 31, 2008, the Company owns fifty-eight industrial properties and one shopping center with total square footage of approximately 5,966,000.  Total real estate investments were approximately $333,370,000 at March 31, 2008.  These properties are located in twenty-six states.  As of March 31, 2008, the Company’s weighted average lease expiration term was 5.2 years and the percent of square footage leased and occupied was 98%.  The Company’s average rent per square foot for fiscal 2008 is approximately $5.42.  


Total acquisitions of real estate made during fiscal year 2008 to date were approximately $10,500,000.  Management intends to grow the Company’s real estate portfolio and expects to acquire additional properties in fiscal 2008.   On July 31, 2007, the Company merged with Monmouth Capital Corporation and acquired a controlling interest in fourteen industrial properties.  


 The Company has a concentration of FDX and FDX subsidiary-leased properties.  As of March 31, 2008, the percentage of FDX-leased square footage as a total of the Company’s rental space was 43%.  Annualized rental income and occupancy charges from FDX and FDX subsidiaries are estimated at approximately 49% of total rental and reimbursement revenue for fiscal 2008.  


The Company’s revenue primarily consists of rental and reimbursement revenue from the ownership of industrial rental property.  Rental and reimbursement revenue increased 40% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007 and increased 43% for the six months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the six months ended March 31, 2007.  The increases in rental and reimbursement revenue are due mainly to rent and reimbursements from the property acquisitions made during fiscal 2007 and from the merger with Monmouth Capital Corporation on July 31, 2007.   


The Company also holds a portfolio of securities of other REITs valued at approximately $15,150,000 as of March 31, 2008 which earns dividend and interest income.  During the six months ended March 31, 2008, the Company recorded impairment losses of $2,526,077 related to five securities which management believed to be other than temporarily impaired. In addition, the Company experienced a decrease of $998,596 in the unrealized gain on securities for the six months ended March 31, 2008.  This decrease is related to the overall decrease in market value of REIT securities.  The Company invests in REIT securities on margin from time to time when the Company can achieve an adequate yield spread.  The REIT securities portfolio provides the Company with liquidity and additional income until suitable acquisitions of real property are found.   


The Company also recorded losses of $1,088,779 for the six months ended March 31, 2008 on the Company’s investments in futures contracts.  The Company invests in futures contracts of ten-year treasury notes with the objective of reducing the risks of rolling over its fixed-rate mortgages at higher interest rates and reducing the exposure of the preferred equity and debt securities portfolio to interest rate fluctuations.  


Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders decreased $888,793 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007 and decreased $3,266,805 for the six months ended March 31, 2008 and compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007.  The decrease in net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders is due mainly to losses of $706,777 and $2,526,077 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2008, respectively related to securities deemed to be other than temporarily impaired, and losses of $650,561 and $1,088,779 for the three and six months



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ended March 31, 2008, respectively related to the Company’s future contracts.  This decrease was partially offset by an increase in income from property operations.  


See PART I, Item 1 – Business in the Company’s September 30, 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more complete discussion of the economic and industry-wide factors relevant to the Company and the opportunities and challenges, and risks on which the Company is focused.  


Changes in Results of Operations


As of March 31, 2008, the Company owned fifty-nine properties with total square footage of approximately 5,966,000 as compared to forty-three properties with square footage of approximately 4,733,000 as of March 31, 2007.  As of March 31, 2008, the Company’s weighted average lease expiration term was 5.2 years.  The Company’s occupancy rate was 98% and 83% as of March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.   


The Company made the following property acquisitions during the six months ended March 31, 2008:



Acquisition

Date



Location


Square

Footage


Purchase

Price



Tenant

Average

Annual

Rent


Annual

Rent/PSF


Lease
Expires

        

11/30/07

Cocoa, FL

89,101

$10,450,000

FedEx Ground

$738,500

$8.28

7/31/17



Rental and reimbursement revenue increased $2,797,035 or 40% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007 and increased $5,863,704 or 43% for the six months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the six months ended March 31, 2007.    The increase is due mainly to the rent and accrued tenant reimbursement revenue related to the acquisition of the fourteen industrial properties acquired from the merger with Monmouth Capital Corporation on July 31, 2007.   


Real estate taxes increased $135,274 or 11% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007 and increased $430,805 or 19% for the six months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the six months ended March 31, 2007.    Operating expenses increased $570,968 or 119% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007 and increased $1,082,812 or 110% for the six months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the six months ended March 31, 2007.  The increase is due mainly to the real estate taxes and operating expenses related to the acquisition of the fourteen industrial properties acquired from the merger with Monmouth Capital Corporation on July 31, 2007.


General and administrative expense increased $113,553 or 17% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007 and increased $189,468 or 15% for the six months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the six months ended March 31, 2007.    The increase is due mainly to increased salary and employee benefits and certain ongoing general and administrative expenses relating to the operations of Monmouth Capital Corporation such as franchise taxes and other administrative expenses.


Depreciation expense increased $588,609 or 44% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007 and increased $1,117,990 or 42% for the six months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the six months ended March 31, 2007.  The increase is due to the depreciation expense related to the properties acquired with the merger of Monmouth Capital Corporation.





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The following table summarizes the Company’s gain (loss) on securities transactions for the three and six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007:


 

Three Months Ended

    Six Months Ended

 

3/31/08

3/31/07

3/31/08

3/31/07

     

Gain on sale of securities, net

$225,678

$23,579

$186,798

$39,850

Gain (loss) on settled futures contracts

(418,529)

42,017

(897,528)

(65,723)

Unrealized gain (loss) on open futures  

     contracts


(232,032)


(103,359)


(191,251)


60,469

Impairment losses

(706,777)

-0-

(2,526,077)

-0-

Gain (loss) on securities transactions, net

($1,131,660)

($37,763)

($3,428,058)

$34,596


During the three and six months ended March 31, 2008, the Company recognized a loss of $706,777 and $2,526,077, respectively, due to writing down of the carrying value of six securities which were considered other than temporarily impaired.  In addition, the Company recorded losses from the Company’s investment in futures contacts.  The Company invests in futures contracts of ten-year treasury notes with the objective of reducing the risks of rolling over its fixed-rate mortgages at higher interest rates and reducing the exposure of the preferred equity and debt securities portfolio to interest rate fluctuations.  


Interest expense increased $1,322,737 or 66% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007 and increased $2,421,758 or 58% for the six months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the six months ended March 31, 2007.  The increase is due mainly to the interest related to increased average balance outstanding on loans and interest related to mortgages related to the properties acquired in the merger with Monmouth Capital Corporation on July 31, 2007 and the Monmouth Capital outstanding debentures.  

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2008 reflects the results of operations of the industrial property in Franklin, Massachusetts, that was classified as held for sale.  Income (loss) from discontinued operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2007 reflects the results of operations of the South Brunswick, New Jersey and the Franklin, Massachusetts properties.  The following table summarizes the components of discontinued operations:


 

Three Months

 

Six Months

 

3/31/08

 

3/31/07

 

3/31/08

 

3/31/07

        

Rental and Reimbursement Revenue

$146,301

 

$148,112

 

$294,701

 

$446,298

Real Estate Taxes

(12,215)

 

(57,303)

 

(24,429)

 

(114,605)

Operating Expenses

(4,002)

 

(61,433)

 

(7,605)

 

(72,685)

Depreciation

(26,964)

 

(79,218)

 

(53,928)

 

(145,792)

Income (Loss) from Operations of Disposed

   Property and Property Held for Sale


103,120

 


(49,842)

 

 

208,739



113,216-

Loss on Sale of Investment Property

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

$103,120

 

($49,842)

 

$208,739

 

$113,216





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Cash flows from discontinued operations for the six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 are combined with the cash flows from operations within each of the three categories presented.  Cash flows from discontinued operations are as follows:


  

Six Months Ended

  

3/31/08

 

3/31/07

     

Cash flows from Operations – Discontinued Operations

 

$266,685

 

$423,673

Cash flows from Investing Activities – Discontinued Operations

 

-0-

 

-0-

Cash flows from Financing Activities – Discontinued Operations

 

(266,685)

 

(423,673)

     

The absence of cash flows from discontinued operations is not expected to materially affect future liquidity and capital resources.


Changes in Financial Condition


The Company generated net cash from operating activities of $9,858,488 and $6,616,229 for the six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  


Real estate investments, net of accumulated depreciation, increased $12,821,828 from September 30, 2007 to March 31, 2008.  The increase is due mainly to the purchase of the industrial property in Cocoa, Florida of approximately $10,504,000 and the completion of the expansion of the Wheeling, Illinois property, partially offset by the depreciation expense for the six months ended March 31, 2008.   Intangible assets, net decreased $4,883,751 from September 31, 2007 to March 31, 2008.  The decrease was due mainly to the finalization of the purchase price allocation related to the Monmouth Capital merger and the amortization of the assets for the six months ended March 31, 2008 of $1,036,751.


Cash and cash equivalents decreased $4,796,707 from September 30, 2007 to March 31, 2008.  The decrease is due mainly to the payment of construction costs related to the expansions, the payment of dividends, and purchase of securities available for sale.     


Securities available for sale increased $1,712,988 from September 30, 2007 to March 31, 2008.  The increase is due mainly to purchases of $7,102,464.  The increase was offset mainly by the write-down in carrying value of securities deemed to be other than temporarily impaired of $2,526,077, losses on the futures contracts of $1,088,779, sales of securities with original cost of  $776,024 and a decrease in the unrealized gain of $998,596.


During the six months ended March 31, 2008, the Company invested in futures contracts of ten-year treasury notes with a notional amount of $9,000,000 with the objective of reducing the risks of rolling over the fixed mortgage debt at higher interest rates and reducing the exposure of the debt securities portfolio to market rate fluctuations.  Changes in the market value of these derivatives have been recorded in gain on securities transactions, net with corresponding amounts recorded in other assets or other liabilities on the balance sheet.  The fair value of the derivatives as of March 31, 2008 was a liability of $232,032.  


Tenant and Other Receivables decreased $628,249 from September 30, 2007 to March 31, 2008.  The decrease is due mainly to the collection of real estate tax and other reimbursements from the tenants.


Prepaid expenses increased $512,025 from September 30, 2007 to March 31, 2008.  The increase is due mainly to an increase in prepaid real estate taxes and prepaid insurance related to timing of payments.  The Company recognizes real estate tax and insurance expense ratably over the fiscal year.     


Mortgage notes payable increased $7,696,428 from September 30, 2007 to March 31, 2008.  The increase is due to the new mortgages of $7,150,000 on the acquisition of the Cocoa, Florida property and a new $5,500,000 mortgage on the Tampa, Florida property, partially offset by principal repayments during the six months ended March 31, 2008 of $4,953,572.  



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Loans payable increased $7,383,643 from September 30, 2007 to March 31, 2008.   The increase was due to the purchase of the property in Cocoa, Florida and payment of construction costs related to the property expansions.


The Company raised $1,146,554 from the issuance of shares in the DRIP during the six months ended March 31, 2008.   Dividends paid on the common stock for the six months ended March 31, 2008 were $7,186,409 of which $912,160 was reinvested.    On April 15, 2008, the Company declared a dividend of $0.15 per common share to be paid June 16, 2008 to common shareholders of record as of May 15, 2008.


The Company uses a variety of sources to fund its cash needs in addition to cash generated through operations. The Company may sell marketable securities, borrow on its line of credit, refinance debt, or raise capital through the DRIP or capital markets.  


Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $9,858,488 and $6,616,229 for the six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  Dividends on common stock paid for the six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 were $7,186,409 (of which $912,160 was reinvested) and $6,063,898.  The Company owned securities available for sale of approximately $15,150,000 subject to margin loans of $1,632,643 as of March 31, 2008.  These marketable securities provide the Company with additional liquidity.  As of March 31, 2008, the Company owned fifty-nine properties, of which forty-five carried mortgage loans of approximately $182,048,000.  The unencumbered properties could be refinanced to raise additional funds.  In addition, the Company has approximately $16,700,000 available for acquisitions on its $25,000,000 line of credit as of March 31, 2008.  The Company has been raising capital through its DRIP, private placements and public offerings of common and preferred stock and investing in net leased industrial properties.  The Company believes that funds generated from operations, and the DRIP, together with the Company’s ability to finance and refinance its properties, will provide sufficient funds to adequately meet its obligations over the next several years.  


The Company seeks to invest in well-located, modern buildings leased to credit worthy tenants on long-term leases.  In management’s opinion, newly built facilities leased to FDX and its subsidiaries meet these criteria.  The Company has a concentration of FDX and FDX subsidiary leased properties.  The percentage of FDX leased square footage to the total of the Company’s rental space was 43% as of March 31, 2008.  Annualized rental and reimbursement revenue from FDX and FDX subsidiaries is estimated at approximately 49% of total rental and reimbursement revenue for fiscal 2008.  FDX is a publicly-owned corporation and information on its financial business operations is readily available to the Company’s shareholders.


The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.


Funds From Operations


Funds from operations (FFO) is defined as net income, excluding gains or losses from sales of depreciable assets, plus real estate-related depreciation and amortization.   FFO should be considered as a supplemental measure of operating performance used by REITs.  FFO excludes historical cost depreciation as an expense and may facilitate the comparison of REITs which have different cost basis.  The items excluded from FFO are significant components in understanding the Company’s financial performance.


FFO (i) does not represent cash flow from operations as defined by generally accepted accounting principles; (ii) should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a measure of operating performance or to cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities; and (iii) is not an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity.  FFO, as calculated by the Company, may not be comparable to similarly entitled measures reported by other REITs.  




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The Company’s FFO for the three and six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 is calculated as follows:

                       Three Months Ended

       Six Months Ended

 

3/31/08

 

3/31/07

 

3/31/08

 

3/31/07

        

Net Income

$585,846

 

$1,453,581

 

$363,067

 

$2,978,381

Preferred Dividend

(630,303)

 

(609,245)

 

(1,260,736)

 

(609,245)

Loss on Sale of Investment Property

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

Depreciation Expense

1,920,622

 

1,332,013

 

3,782,891

 

2,664,901

Depreciation Expense Related to

     Discontinued Operations


26,964

 


79,218

 


53,928



145,792

Amortization of In-Place Lease

      Intangible Assets


501,760

 


130,957

 


1,036,571

 


249,727

FFO

$2,404,889

 

$2,386,524

 

$3,975,721

 

$5,429,556


The following are the cash flows provided (used) by operating, investing and financing activities for the six months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007:

   Six Months Ended

 

    2008

 

    2007

    

Operating Activities

$9,858,488

 

$6,616,229

Investing Activities

(22,428,039)

 

(11,536,431)

Financing Activities

7,772,844

 

13,116,795


Forward-Looking Statements


Statements contained in this Form 10-Q, including the documents that are incorporated by reference, that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Also, when we use any of the words “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guaranteed and are based on our current intentions and on our current expectations and assumptions. These statements, intentions, expectations and assumptions involve risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those we anticipate or project, such as:

·

the ability of our tenants to make payments under their respective leases, our reliance on certain major tenants and our ability to re-lease properties that are currently vacant or that become vacant;

·

our ability to obtain suitable tenants for our properties;

·

changes in real estate market conditions and general economic conditions;

·

the inherent risks associated with owning real estate, including local real estate market conditions, governing laws and regulations and illiquidity of real estate investments;

·

our ability to sell properties at an attractive price;

·

our ability to repay debt financing obligations;

·

our ability to refinance amounts outstanding under our credit facilities at maturity on terms favorable to us;

·

the loss of any member of our management team;

·

our ability to comply with certain debt covenants;

·

our ability to integrate acquired properties and operations into existing operations;

·

continued availability of proceeds from our debt or equity capital;

·

the availability of other debt and equity financing alternatives;

·

market conditions affecting our equity capital;

·

changes in interest rates under our current credit facilities and under any additional variable rate debt arrangements that we may enter into in the future;

·

our ability to implement successfully our selective acquisition strategy;



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·

our ability to maintain internal controls and processes to ensure all transactions are accounted for properly, all relevant  disclosures and filings are timely made in accordance with all rules and regulations, and any potential fraud or embezzlement is thwarted or detected;

·

changes in federal or state tax rules or regulations that could have adverse tax consequences; and

·

our ability to qualify as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes.


ITEM 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.


There have been no material changes to information required regarding quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk from the end of the preceding year to the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


ITEM 4.  Controls and Procedures.


The Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, with the assistance of other members of the Company’s management, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  Based on such evaluation, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.


The Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have also concluded that there have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting  during the quarter ended March 31, 2008 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II:  

OTHER INFORMATION



Item 1.

Legal Proceedings – None

  

Item 1A.

Risk Factors


There have been no material changes to information required regarding risk factors from the end of the preceding year to the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A – “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2007, which could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and/or operating results.

  

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds – None

  

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities - None

  

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – None

  

Item 5.

Other Information - None





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Item 6.

Exhibits



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Third Amendment to Employment Contract of Eugene W. Landy, dated April 14, 2008.  (incorporated by reference to the 8-K filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2008.  (Registration No. 001-33177)

  

31.1

Certification of Eugene W. Landy, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Filed herewith).

  

31.2

Certification of Anna T. Chew, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Filed herewith).

  

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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by Eugene W.  Landy, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Anna T. Chew, Chief Financial Officer (Furnished herewith).


    





                     




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SIGNATURES

    

Pursuant to the requirements 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.

     

     

MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE

     INVESTMENT CORPORATION


     

     


Date

May 8, 2008

By: /s/ Eugene W. Landy

  

Eugene W. Landy

  

President and Chief

  

Executive Officer

   
   
   
   
   
   

Date:

May 8,  2008

By: /s/ Anna T. Chew

  

Anna T. Chew

  

Chief Financial Officer

     





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