Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company's discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of
operations are based upon the Company's consolidated financial statements, which
have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in
The Company's significant accounting policies are summarized in Note B to our consolidated financial statements in our annual report on Form 10-K. The Company believes the following critical accounting policies are more significant to the judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. Revisions in such estimates are recorded in the period in which the facts that give rise to the revisions become known.
Doubtful Accounts
The Company's allowance for doubtful accounts receivable and notes receivable is based on an analysis of the risk of loss on specific accounts. The analysis places particular emphasis on past due accounts. Management considers such information as the nature and age of the receivable, the payment history of the tenant, customer or other debtor and the financial condition of the tenant or other debtor. Management's estimate of the required allowance, which is reviewed on a quarterly basis, is subject to revision as these factors change.
Deferred Tax Assets
Significant management judgment is required in determining the provision for
income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowance
recorded against net deferred tax assets. The future recoverability of the
Company's net deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future
taxable income prior to the expiration of the loss carry forwards. At
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At
Cash and cash equivalents at
Results of Operations
Comparison of the three months ended
The Company reported net income from continuing operations of
For the three months ended
For the three months ended
For the three months ended
9 Forward Looking Statements
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995: A number of the matters and subject areas discussed in this filing that
are not historical or current facts deal with potential future circumstances,
operations and prospects. The discussion of such matters and subject areas is
qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future
expectations generally, and also may materially differ from the Company's actual
future experience involving any one or more of such matters and subject areas
relating to interest rate fluctuations, the ability to obtain adequate debt and
equity financing, demand, pricing, competition, construction, licensing,
permitting, construction delays on new developments, contractual and licensure,
and other delays on the disposition, transition, or restructuring of currently
or previously owned, leased or managed properties in the Company's portfolio,
and the ability of the Company to continue managing its costs and cash flow
while maintaining high occupancy rates and market rate charges in its retirement
community. The Company has attempted to identify, in context, certain of the
factors that it currently believes may cause actual future experience and
results to differ from the Company's current expectations regarding the relevant
matter of subject area. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in
the Company's reports filed with the
Inflation
The Company's principal source of revenue is rents from a retirement community and fees for services rendered. The real estate operation is affected by rental rates that are highly dependent upon market conditions and the competitive environment in the areas where the property is located. Compensation to employees and maintenance are the principal cost elements relative to the operation of this property. Although the Company has not historically experienced any adverse effects of inflation on salaries or other operating expenses, there can be no assurance that such trends will continue or that, should inflationary pressures arise, the Company will be able to offset such costs by increasing rental rates in its real estate operation.
Environmental Matters
The Company has conducted environmental assessments on most of its existing owned or leased properties. These assessments have not revealed any environmental liability that the Company believes would have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, assets or results of operations. The Company is not aware of any such environmental liability. The Company believes that all of its properties are in compliance in all material respects with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations regarding hazardous or toxic substances or petroleum products. The Company has not been notified by any governmental authority and is not otherwise aware of any material non-compliance, liability or claim relating to hazardous or toxic substances or petroleum products in connection with any of its communities.
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