Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 and the consolidated results of its operations and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates, judgments and assumptions are required in a number of areas, including, but not limited to, evaluating the impairment of long-lived assets, allocating the purchase price of acquired assets, determining the fair value of debt and evaluating the collectability of accounts receivable. The Company bases these estimates, judgments and assumptions on historical experience and various other factors that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 and the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 to reflect the results of Worldgate Plaza (sold on August 30, 2017), Highlands (spun off on April 28, 2016), and University House (sold on June 21, 2016) as discontinued operations.

Certain reclassifications have been made to the consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 to classify cash remitted for payment of tax withholdings for share-based compensation from a change in accounts payable and accrued expenses to payment of tax withholdings for share-based compensation of $1,493 and $881, respectively.

Consolidation

The Company evaluates its investments in LLCs and LPs to determine whether each such entity may be a VIE. If the entity is a VIE, the determination of whether the Company is the primary beneficiary must be made. The primary beneficiary determination is based on a qualitative assessment as to whether the Company has (i) power to direct significant activities of the VIE and (ii) an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE. The Company will consolidate a VIE if it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary, as defined in FASB ASC 810, Consolidation. The equity method of accounting is applied to entities in which the Company is not the primary beneficiary as defined in FASB ASC 810, or the entity is not a VIE and the Company does not have effective control, but can exercise influence over the entity with respect to its operations and major decisions. Investments in entities that the Company does not control and over which it does not exercise significant influence are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value, as appropriate. The Company’s ability to correctly assess control over an entity affects the presentation of these investments in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

At December 31, 2017, the Company holds an investment in River Oaks and Kyle Marketplace which are each deemed to be a VIE. The Company was deemed to be the primary beneficiary as it has the ability to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact its economic performance and has all of the risks and rewards of ownership. Accordingly, the Company has consolidated each VIE.

At December 31, 2017, the Company holds an investment in a property consisting of wholly owned multi-tenant retail space and an undivided interest in certain common elements as tenants-in-common. The ownership of the common elements were deemed to not be subject to joint control, as the other tenant-in-common lacked the ability to effectively participate in the decisions that most significantly impact economic performance. Accordingly, the Company has applied proportionate consolidation of the common elements. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

At December 31, 2016, the Company did not have an investment in a VIE in which the Company was the primary beneficiary.

Real Estate

The Company allocates the purchase price of real estate to land, building, other building improvements, tenant improvements, and intangible assets and liabilities (such as the value of above- and below-market leases, in-place leases and origination costs associated with in-place leases). The values of above- and below-market leases are recorded as intangible assets, net, and intangible liabilities, net, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets, and are amortized as either a decrease (in the case of above-market leases) or an increase (in the case of below-market leases) to rental income over the remaining term of the associated tenant lease. The values, if any, associated with in-place leases are recorded in intangible assets, net in the consolidated balance sheets and are amortized to depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) over the remaining lease term.

The difference between the contractual rental rates and the Company’s estimate of market rental rates is measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the leases, including significantly below-market renewal options. For the amortization period, the remaining term of leases with renewal options at terms below market reflect the assumed exercise of such below-market renewal options, if reasonably assured.

If a tenant vacates its space prior to the contractual expiration of the lease and no rental payments are being made on the lease, any unamortized balance of the related intangible asset or liability is written off. Tenant improvements are depreciated and origination costs are amortized over the remaining term of the lease or charged against earnings if the lease is terminated prior to its contractual expiration date.

The Company performs, with the assistance of a third-party valuation specialist, the following procedures for assets the Company acquires:


•	Estimate the value of the property "as if vacant" as of the acquisition date;


•	Allocate the value of the property among land, building, and other building improvements and determine the associated useful life for each;

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Calculate the value and associated life of above- and below-market leases on a tenant-by-tenant basis. The difference between the contractual rental rates and the Company’s estimate of market rental rates is measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the leases (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired, including geographical location, size of leased area, tenant profile and credit risk);


•	Estimate the fair value of the tenant improvements, legal costs and leasing commissions incurred to obtain the leases and calculate the associated useful life for each;


•	Estimate the fair value of assumed debt, if any; and


•	Estimate the intangible value of the in-place leases based on lease execution costs of similar leases as well as lost rent payments during an assumed lease-up period and their associated useful lives on a tenant-by-tenant basis.

Prior to the Company's adoption of FASB ASU No. 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business (see Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements for details), all costs related to finding, analyzing and negotiating a transaction were expensed as incurred as a general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), whether or not the acquisition was completed. Beginning with assets acquired during the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company began capitalizing acquisition costs of completed transactions in accordance with ASU No. 2017-01 to the extent its acquisitions qualify as asset acquisitions under this guidance.

For acquisitions deemed to be business combinations, the allocation of consideration exchanged to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is based on the Company’s preliminary estimates and is subject to change based on the final determination of the estimated fair value attributable to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities at the time the acquisition is consummated. This time frame is referred to as the measurement period. The asset acquisition guidance does not address the concept of a measurement period, and therefore the Company does not apply a measurement period for acquisitions qualifying as asset acquisitions under this guidance.

The Company recognizes gains and losses from sales of investment properties and land at the time of sale using the full accrual method when the following criteria are met: sales are consummated; usual risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to buyers; the Company has no substantial continuing involvement with the property; and any sales related receivables are not subject to future subordination. If these criteria are not all met, the Company defers the gains and recognize them when the criteria are met. If the full accrual method is not followed, the Company uses either the installment, deposit or cost recovery methods, as appropriate in the circumstances.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all demand deposits, money market accounts and investments in certificates of deposit and repurchase agreements purchased with a maturity of three months or less, at the date of purchase, to be cash equivalents. The combined account balances held by the Company at one or more institutions periodically exceed the FDIC insurance coverage and, as a result, there is credit risk related to amounts on deposit in excess of FDIC insurance coverage. The Company believes that the risk is not significant, as the Company does not anticipate that financial institutions it uses will not perform.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash is primarily comprised of amounts related to loan origination (escrow deposits), operating real estate (escrows for taxes, insurance, capital expenditures and payments required under certain lease agreements), and post-acquisition escrows.

Investment Properties Held for Sale

In determining whether to classify an investment property as held for sale, the Company considers whether: (i) management has committed to a plan to sell the investment property; (ii) the investment property is available for immediate sale, in its present condition; (iii) the Company has initiated a program to locate a buyer; (iv) the Company believes that the sale of the investment property is probable; (v) the Company has received a significant non-refundable deposit for the purchase of the property; (vi) the Company is actively marketing the investment property for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its estimated fair value; and (vii) actions required for the Company to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that any significant changes will be made to the plan.

If all of the above criteria are met, the Company classifies the investment property as held for sale. When these criteria are met, the Company suspends depreciation on the investment properties held for sale, including depreciation for tenant improvements and additions, as well as the amortization of acquired in-place leases. The properties held for sale and associated liabilities are classified separately on the consolidated balance sheets. Such properties are recorded at the lesser of the carrying value or estimated fair value less costs to sell. Additionally, if the sale represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the entity's results and operations, the operations for the periods presented are classified on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Impairment of Long Lived Assets

The Company assesses the carrying values of the respective long-lived assets, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of these assets may not be fully recoverable, such as a reduction in the expected holding period of the asset. If it is determined that the carrying value is not recoverable because the expected undiscounted cash flows do not exceed carrying value, the Company records an impairment loss to the extent that the carrying value exceeds estimated fair value. The valuation and possible subsequent impairment of investment properties is a significant estimate that can and does change based on the Company's continuous process of analyzing each property's economic condition at a point in time and reviewing assumptions about uncertain inherent factors, including observable inputs such as contractual revenues and unobservable inputs such as forecasted revenues and expenses and estimated net disposition proceeds. These unobservable inputs are based on market conditions and the Company's expected growth rates.

However, assumptions and estimates about future cash flows and capitalization rates are complex and subjective. Changes in economic and operating conditions and the Company’s ultimate investment intent that occur subsequent to the impairment analyses could impact these assumptions and result in future or additional impairment charges of the real estate properties.

On a periodic basis, management assesses whether there are any indicators that the carrying value of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated entities may be other than temporarily impaired. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss is measured as the excess of the carrying value of the investment over the estimated fair value of the investment. The estimated fair value of the underlying investment includes a review of expected cash flows generated from operations of the property.

Real Estate Capitalization and Depreciation

Real estate is reflected at cost less accumulated depreciation within investment property on the consolidated balance sheet. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

Depreciation expense is computed using the straight line method. Building within investment property on the consolidated balance sheet is depreciated based upon an estimated useful life of 30 years, and 5-15 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment and site improvements within other improvements in building and other improvements on the consolidated balance sheet. The estimated useful lives of our assets is a subjective assessment.

Tenant improvements are amortized on a straight line basis over the lesser of the life of the tenant improvement or the lease term as a component of depreciation and amortization expense on the consolidated statement of operations.

Direct and indirect costs that are clearly related to the construction and improvements of investment properties are capitalized. Costs incurred for property taxes and insurance are capitalized during periods in which activities necessary to get the property ready for its intended use are in progress. Interest costs, if significant, are also capitalized during such periods. Additionally, the Company treats investments accounted for by the equity method as assets qualifying for interest capitalization provided (1) the investee has activities in progress necessary to commence its planned principal operations and (2) the investee’s activities include the use of such funds to acquire qualifying assets.

The Company makes subjective assessments as to the useful lives of the Company’s assets. These assessments have a direct impact on the Company’s results of operations. Should the Company lengthen the expected useful life of an asset, it would be depreciated over a longer period, resulting in less annual depreciation expense and higher annual net income. Should the Company shorten the expected useful life of an asset, it would be depreciated over a shorter period resulting in more annual depreciation expense and lower annual net income.

Derivative Instruments

In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to the effect of interest rate changes. The Company limits these risks by following established risk management policies and procedures including the use of derivatives to hedge interest rate risk on debt instruments.

The Company has a policy of only entering into contracts with established financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and other factors. When viewed in conjunction with the underlying and offsetting exposure that the derivatives are designed to hedge, the Company has not sustained a material loss from those instruments nor does it anticipate any material adverse effect on its net income or financial position in the future from the use of derivatives.

The Company recognizes all derivatives in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Additionally, the fair value adjustments will affect either equity or net income depending on whether the derivative instruments qualify as a hedge for accounting purposes and, if so, the nature of the hedging activity. When the terms of an underlying transaction are modified, or when the underlying transaction is terminated or completed, all changes in the fair value of the instrument are marked-to-market with changes in value included in net income each period until the instrument matures. Any derivative instrument used for risk management that does not meet the criteria for hedge accounting is marked-to-market each period in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The Company does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

Fair Value Measurements

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and escrows, accounts and rents receivables, other assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities reasonably approximates fair value, in management’s judgment, because of their short-term nature. Fair value information relating to marketable securities, real estate related bonds, derivative financial instruments, investment properties, investments in unconsolidated entities and debt is provided in "Note 11-Fair Value Measurements".

Revenue Recognition

The Company commences revenue recognition on its leases based on a number of factors. In most cases, revenue recognition under a lease begins when the lessee takes possession of or controls the physical use of the leased asset. Generally, this occurs on the lease commencement date. The determination of who is the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements determines the nature of the leased asset and when revenue recognition under a lease begins. If the Company is the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements, then the leased asset is the finished space and revenue recognition begins when the lessee takes possession of the finished space, typically when the improvements are substantially complete. If the Company concludes it is not the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements (the lessee is the owner), then the leased asset is the unimproved space and any tenant improvement allowances funded under the lease are treated as lease incentives which reduces revenue recognized over the term of the lease. In these circumstances, the Company begins revenue recognition when the lessee takes possession of the unimproved space for the lessee to construct their own improvements. The Company considers a number of different factors to evaluate whether it or the lessee is the owner of the tenant improvements for accounting purposes. These factors include:


•	whether the lease stipulates how and on what a tenant improvement allowance may be spent;


•	whether the tenant or landlord retains legal title to the improvements;


•	the uniqueness of the improvements;


•	the expected economic life of the tenant improvements relative to the length of the lease; and


•	who constructs or directs the construction of the improvements.

The determination of who owns the tenant improvements, for accounting purposes, is subject to significant judgment. In making that determination, the Company considers all of the above factors. No one factor, however, necessarily is determinative.

Rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of each lease. The cumulative difference between rental income earned and recognized on a straight-line basis in the consolidated statements of operations and the cash rent due under the provisions of the lease agreements is recorded as deferred rent receivable and is included as a component of accounts and rents receivable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Some leases provide for the payment of fixed base rent paid monthly in advance, and for the reimbursement by tenants to the Company, for the tenant’s pro rata share of certain operating expenses including real estate taxes, special assessments, insurance, utilities, common area maintenance, management fees, and certain building repairs paid by the landlord and recoverable under the terms of the lease. Under these leases, the landlord pays all expenses and is reimbursed by the tenant for the tenant’s pro rata share of recoverable expenses paid. These expenses are included within property operating expenses and reimbursements are included in tenant recovery income on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

The Company records lease termination income when there is a signed termination agreement, all of the conditions of the termination agreement have been met, the tenant is no longer occupying the property and termination income amounts due are considered collectible.

The Company defers recognition of contingent rental income (i.e. percentage/excess rent) until the specified target that triggers the contingent rental income is achieved.

Income Taxes

The Company is qualified and has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Code for federal income tax purposes commencing with the tax year ended December 31, 2005. Since the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to stockholders. A REIT is subject to a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it currently distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income (subject to certain adjustments) to its stockholders (the "90% Distribution Requirement"). If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, without the benefit of certain relief provisions, the Company will be subject to federal and state income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate tax rates. Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income, property or net worth and federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed income.

The Company has elected to treat certain of its consolidated subsidiaries, and may in the future elect to treat newly formed subsidiaries, as taxable REIT subsidiaries pursuant to the Code. Taxable REIT subsidiaries may participate in non-real estate related activities and/or perform non-customary services for tenants and are subject to federal and state income tax at regular corporate tax rates.

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributed to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is more likely than not that they will be realized based on consideration of available evidence, including future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, future projected taxable income, and tax-planning strategies. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. The Company's analysis in determining the deferred tax asset valuation allowance involves management judgment and assumptions.

Share Based Compensation

In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, Accounting for Share Based Compensation, companies are required to recognize in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity based compensation issued to employees and directors. Under FASB ASC Topic 718, the way an award is classified will affect the measurement of compensation cost. Equity classified awards are measured at grant date fair value, and amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period and are not subsequently re-measured. At December 31, 2017, the Company had one share based compensation plan, which is discussed in "Note 14. Stock-Based Compensation". The compensation cost is based on awards that are scheduled to vest and adjusted for forfeitures at the time the forfeitures occur.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Adopted

In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business, with the objective of providing guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions or disposals of assets or businesses. The Company expects that the revised guidance will result in most of the Company's real estate transactions being classified as asset acquisitions and asset disposals. The guidance is effective beginning January 1, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company early adopted ASU No. 2017-01 as of October 1, 2016.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation, which outlines improvements to employee share-based payment accounting. The new standard impacts certain aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. In accordance with ASU No. 2016-09, all cash payments to tax authorities in connection with shares withheld to meet statutory tax withholding requirements are presented as a financing activity in the statement of cash flows and the Company accounts for stock-based compensation forfeitures as they occur. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-09 as of January 1, 2017.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those promised goods or services. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP when it becomes effective, although it will not affect the accounting for revenue deemed to be related to lease components of contracts. In April 2015, the FASB approved an amendment to the ASU, deferring the effective date one year to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 for public entities. Early adoption is permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method.

The Company has completed an assessment of revenue streams, concluding the majority of the Company’s tenant-related revenue pertains to lease components, and will be governed by the recently issued leasing guidance discussed below. Based on the Company's assessment, the revenue reported as other fee income on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) will represent the Company's primary application of the new standard upon adoption. The Company will utilize the single practical expedient available and apply the guidance to new and modified contracts entered into subsequent to the date of initial application. The Company intends to implement the standard retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized in retained earnings, if any, at the date of initial application. Based on the Company's assessment, the implementation of the new standard will generally not change the timing or pattern of revenue recognition for other fee income. As a result, upon adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 on January 1, 2018, the cumulative effect recognized in retained earnings at the date of initial application will be immaterial. Although the timing and pattern of revenue recognition for other fee income will not materially change, the new standard will generally require incremental disclosures pertaining to, among others, the disaggregation of revenue, contract balances, performance obligations, costs to obtain or fulfill a contract, and significant judgments in the application of the new standard.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which (a) requires equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (b) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment; (c) eliminates the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities; (d) eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet; (e) requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (f) requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements; and (g) clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. ASU No. 2016-01 will be effective for annual reporting periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. Entities may early adopt the provisions related to the recognition of changes in fair value of financial liabilities. Entities must apply the standard using a cumulative effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company’s investments in marketable securities on the consolidated balance sheets are currently classified as available-for-sale and measured at fair value each reporting period. Changes in fair value are currently recorded through comprehensive income. Upon adoption of ASU No. 2016-01 on January 1, 2018, the net unrealized gain of $275 on available-for-sale equity securities will be reclassified to beginning retained earnings. All subsequent changes in the fair value of the Company’s investments that have readily determinable fair values will be recognized through net income. ASU No. 2016-01 will not require incremental disclosures upon adoption, as all of the Company's investments in marketable securities have readily determinable fair values. The new guidance requires the Company to classify cash flows from purchases and sales of equity investments on the basis of the nature and purpose for which it acquired the ownership interests. The Company anticipates classifying proceeds from sale of equity investments as an investing activity. As changes in the fair value of equity investments will be reflected in net income, the Company will adjust net income for the unrealized gain or loss to determine cash flows from operating activities.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, amending the existing guidance for lease accounting for both parties to a lease contract (i.e. lessees and lessors). For lessees, the new standard requires application of a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase by the lessee. This classification will determine whether lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. A lessee is also required to record a right-of-use asset ("ROU") and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases today. For lessors, the new standard requires accounting for leases using a method that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales-type leases, direct financing leases and operating leases. ASU No. 2016-02 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted as of the standard's issuance date. The new standard requires a modified retrospective transition method for all leases existing at the date of initial application, with an option to use certain practical expedients available.

As a lessee, the Company believes the most significant change relates to the recognition of a new ROU asset and lease liability on the consolidated balance sheets for its corporate office leases, as well as a ground lease agreement where the Company is the lessee (see Note 15). Currently, the Company accounts for the office and ground lease arrangements as operating leases. These leases are currently not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements, however, the Company will continue to assess the materiality of the office and ground lease arrangements through the effective date of January 1, 2019.

As a lessor, the Company believes substantially all of the Company's leases will continue to be classified as operating leases under the new standard. Based on the current requirements of the standard, Common area maintenance ("CAM"), utility recovery services, and non-routine major maintenance provided for in tenant lease contracts will be accounted for as non-lease components. Most significantly for the real estate industry, revenue deemed to be related to non-lease components of contracts is within the scope of ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. As a result, we will be required to recognize revenues associated with tenant leases separately from revenues associated with CAM, utility recovery services, or non-routine major maintenance. The Company also has certain lease arrangements with its tenants for space at its retail assets in which the contractual amounts due under the lease from the lessee are not allocated between the rental and expense reimbursement components ("Gross Leases"). Presently, the aggregate revenue earned under Gross Leases is classified as rental income in the consolidated statements of operations. Under the new standard, the Company anticipates it will be required to allocate the embedded revenue associated with these reimbursements under its Gross Leases, which represent an immaterial portion of the Company’s lease portfolio, and separately present such amounts in its consolidated statements of operations. Lastly, due to the new standard’s narrowed definition of initial direct costs, the Company expects to expense as incurred certain lease origination costs currently capitalized and amortized to expense over the lease term. However, the Company does not believe this change will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

On November 29, 2017, the FASB met to discuss feedback from stakeholders regarding implementation of the new leasing standard. Among other topics, the FASB considered feedback indicating the costs of complying with the new leasing standard's current separation and allocation requirements of non-lease components (i.e. CAM, utility recovery services, and non-routine major maintenance) by lessors may outweigh the benefits, specifically when the separation and allocation guidance only affects presentation and disclosure. The FASB tentatively decided to amend the new leasing standard to provide lessors with an optional practical expedient that may be elected by class of underlying asset. A lessor that elects the practical expedient would not be required to separate lease and non-lease components, provided that the timing and pattern of revenue recognition for the components are the same and the combined, single unit of account would be classified as an operating lease. The lessor would also be required to disclose that it has elected the expedient and the nature of the items that are being combined. Generally, the patterns of revenue recognition for the lease and non-lease components of the Company are the same, and the Company believes substantially all of the Company's leases will continue to be classified as operating leases under the new standard. The Company believes the election of this proposed practical expedient will provide relief, as the separation and allocation guidance generally only affects presentation and disclosure. The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of this guidance and proposed practical expedient until adoption on January 1, 2019.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. This guidance is effective January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted beginning January 1, 2019, and replaces the current incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses. Financial assets that are measured at amortized cost will be required to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected with an allowance for credit losses deducted from the amortized cost basis. In addition, an entity must consider broader information in developing its expected credit loss estimate, including the use of forecasted information. Generally, the pronouncement requires a modified retrospective method of adoption. The Company anticipates the adoption of this standard on January 1, 2020, through which the Company will continue to evaluate the impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows. This guidance is intended to reduce the existing diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The core principle of the ASU requires the classification of eight specific issues identified under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") ASC 230, Statement of Cash Flows, to be presented as either financing, investing or operating, or some combination thereof, depending upon the nature of the cash flows. ASU No. 2016-15 will be effective for annual reporting periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is permitted. Entities are required to use a retrospective transition method for each period presented. Of the eight specific issues identified, the following clarifications are most pertinent to the Company: (a) cash payments for debt prepayment and extinguishment costs; (b) cash proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; and (c) distributions from equity method investments. Upon adoption of ASU No. 2016-15 on January 1, 2018, the Company will present debt prepayment and extinguishment costs as cash outflows from financing activities, present cash proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims based on the nature of the loss, and present distributions from equity method investments as investing or operating, or some combination thereof, based on our accounting policy election. The Company currently utilizes the nature of the distribution approach regarding distributions from equity method investments, which will be formalized as an accounting policy effective January 1, 2018. Under this approach, each distribution is evaluated on the basis of the source of the payment and classified as either operating cash inflows or investing cash inflows.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows. The guidance is intended to reduce the existing diversity in practice of how certain transfers between cash and restricted cash are classified as operating, investing, or financing activities within the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-18 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. This guidance requires a retrospective transition method of adoption for each period presented. Under the standard, entities are required to explain the changes in the combined total of restricted and unrestricted cash in the statement of cash flows. As a result, a transfer between restricted and unrestricted cash accounts will not be reported as a cash flow. All cash receipts/payments with third parties directly to/from restricted cash accounts will be reported as operating, investing, or financing cash flows, as appropriate. Upon adoption of ASU No. 2016-18 on January 1, 2018, the Company will include amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows.

In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-05, Other Income-Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets. The new guidance is required to be adopted concurrently with the amendments in ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The standard, which adds guidance for partial sales of nonfinancial assets and clarifies the scope of Subtopic 610-20, Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets, applies to the derecognition of all nonfinancial assets (including real estate) for which the counterparty is not a customer. Public entities should apply the amendments in this standard to annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. Upon adoption of ASU No. 2017-05 on January 1, 2018, the Company will account for dispositions of real estate to a noncustomer counterparty in accordance with Subtopic 610-20, Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets. The Company intends to adopt this guidance on a modified retrospective basis and does not expect its adoption will have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation. The new guidance clarifies which changes in terms or conditions of share-based payment awards would require an entity to apply modification accounting. The standard is effective on January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company anticipates the adoption of this standard on January 1, 2018, and does not expect its adoption will have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. This guidance is intended to better align financial reporting for hedging activities with the economic objectives of those activities. The transition guidance provides the option of early adopting the new standard using a modified retrospective transition method in any interim period, or alternatively requires adoption for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. This adoption method will require the Company to recognize the cumulative effect of initially applying the ASU as an adjustment to accumulated comprehensive income with a corresponding adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year that it adopts the update. The Company anticipates the adoption of this standard on January 1, 2019, and does not expect its adoption will have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.