Exhibit 12

Statements re: computation of ratios

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Ratios)

 

     For the year ended December 31,  
     2015     2014     2013     2012     2011  

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

    $ 3,596      $ (5,902 ) (1)    $ 1,527      $ 3,761      $ 5,714   

Add: fixed charges and preferred and senior common distributions

      35,871        33,592        31,506        26,962        21,247   

Less: preferred and senior common distributions

      (5,101 )      (4,636 )      (4,394 )      (4,206 )      (4,156 ) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Earnings

    $ 34,366      $ 23,054      $ 28,639      $ 26,517      $ 22,805   

Fixed charges and preferred and senior common distributions:

           

Interest expense (2)

      28,802        27,284        25,314        21,239        16,158   

Amortization of deferred financing fees

      1,955        1,656        1,780        1,502        918   

Estimated interest component of rent

      13        16        18        15        15   

Preferred and senior common distributions

      5,101        4,636        4,394        4,206        4,156   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Total fixed charges and preferred and senior common distributions

    $ 35,871      $ 33,592      $ 31,506      $ 26,962      $ 21,247   

Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred distributions

      N/A  (3)      N/A  (4)      N/A  (5)      N/A  (6)      1.1   

 

(1)  We recognized a $14.2 million impairment loss and a $5.3 million gain on debt extinguishment as a result of our Roseville, MN deed-in-lieu transaction during the year ended December 31, 2014.
(2)  Interest expense includes dividends paid on our mandatorily redeemable term preferred stock.
(3) For the year ended December 31, 2015, earnings, as defined, were insufficient to cover fixed charges and preferred and common distributions by $1,505.
(4) For the year ended December 31, 2014, earnings, as defined, were insufficient to cover fixed charges and preferred and common distributions by $10,538.
(5) For the year ended December 31, 2013, earnings, as defined, were insufficient to cover fixed charges and preferred and common distributions by $2,867.
(6) For the year ended December 31, 2012, earnings, as defined, were insufficient to cover fixed charges and preferred and common distributions by $445.

N/A: Not Applicable

The calculation of the ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred distributions is above. “Earnings” consist of net income from continuing operations before fixed charges. “Fixed charges” consist of interest expense, amortization of deferred financing fees and the portion of operating lease expense that represents interest. The portion of operating lease expense that represents interest is calculated by dividing the amount of rent expense, allocated to us by our Adviser as part of the administration fee payable under the Advisory Agreement, by three.

 

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