Although the Company had majority ownership of certain joint ventures during 2022, 2021 and 2020, it evaluated the investments and concluded that the other partners or owners in these joint ventures had substantive participating rights or the ability to direct the activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of VIEs, such as approvals of:

As a result of these considerations, the Company accounts for these investments using the equity method of accounting.

At December 31, 2022, the Successor Company had investments in 23 entities, which are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The Successor Company's ownership interest in these unconsolidated affiliates ranges from 33.0% to 65.0%. Of these entities, 16 are owned in 50/50 joint ventures.

In June 2022, the joint venture entered into a new $42,492, non-recourse loan secured by Ambassador Town Center. The loan matures in June 2029 and bears a fixed interest rate of 4.35%. The previous loan was paid off in conjunction with the closing of the new loan.

In August 2022, the Successor Company transferred title to the mall to the mortgage holder in satisfaction of the non-recourse debt secured by the property, which had a balance of $62,121.

In February 2022, the joint venture entered into a forbearance agreement with the lender regarding the default triggered by the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases related to the loan secured by The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta.

In August 2022, the Successor Company and another joint venture member bought out a third member's interest increasing the Successor Company's interest from 20% to a 50% membership interest in each joint venture.

In March 2022, the joint venture sold its income-producing property, which generated gross proceeds of $10,500. The Successor Company’s share of the net profit from the sale was $662.

In September 2022, the Successor Company transferred title to the mall to the mortgage holder in satisfaction of the non-recourse debt secured by the property, which had a balance of $29,951.

In March 2022, the joint venture entered into a forbearance agreement with the lender regarding the default triggered by the Chapter 11 Cases related to the loan secured by Fremaux Town Center.

In March 2022, the Successor Company deconsolidated Greenbrier Mall as a result of the Successor Company losing control when the property was placed in receivership. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Successor Company recognized a gain on deconsolidation of $36,250. In October 2022, the Successor Company transferred title to the mall to the mortgage holder in satisfaction of the non-recourse debt secured by the property, which had a balance of $61,647.

In May 2022, the joint venture entered into a forbearance agreement with the lender regarding the default triggered by the Chapter 11 Cases related to the loan secured by The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass. In August 2022, the joint venture notified the lender of its election to extend the loan secured by The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass - Phase II through April 15, 2023. The loan secured by The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass - Phase II had a balance of $7,397 as of December 31, 2022.

In March 2022, the joint ventures entered into forbearance agreements with the lenders regarding the default triggered by the Chapter 11 Cases related to the loans secured by Coastal Grand and Coastal Grand Crossing.

In April 2022, the joint venture entered into a new $40,000, ten-year, non-recourse loan secured by The Shoppes at Eagle Point. The new loan bears a fixed interest rate of 5.4%. Proceeds from the new loan were utilized to retire the previous partial recourse loan, which had been set to mature in October 2022.

In August 2022, the joint venture entered into an agreement to acquire, develop and operate a hotel adjacent to Mayfaire Town Center. In December 2022, the Successor Company recorded a $1,436 gain on sale of real estate assets related to land that it contributed to the joint venture in exchange for a 49% membership interest. The unconsolidated affiliate is a VIE. The joint venture has entered into a construction loan in the amount of $18,900.

In March 2022, the joint venture entered into a $30,000 non-recourse mortgage note payable, secured by York Town Center, that provides for a three-year term and a fixed interest rate of 4.75%. The monthly debt service is interest only for the first eighteen months. Proceeds from the new loan were used to retire the previous loans.

The joint venture reached an agreement with the lender to modify the loan secured by Ambassador Infrastructure. The agreement provides an additional four-year term with a fixed interest rate of 3.0%. The extended loan, maturing in March 2025, had an outstanding balance of $7,001 at December 31, 2022. Additionally, the agreement provides a waiver related to the default triggered as a result of the Chapter 11 Cases, which became effective when the Company and the Operating Partnership, together with certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries (collectively, the “Debtors”) emerged from bankruptcy on November 1, 2021.

During the period from January 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, the Predecessor Company deconsolidated Asheville Mall and Park Plaza as a result of the Predecessor Company losing control of these properties when each was placed in receivership as part of the foreclosure process. The Predecessor Company evaluated the loss of control of each property and determined that it was no longer the primary beneficiary of the respective wholly owned subsidiaries that own these properties. As a result, the Predecessor Company adjusted the combined negative equity in the two entities to zero, which represents the estimated fair value of the Predecessor Company’s investments in these properties, and recognized a gain on deconsolidation of $55,131. In October 2021, the foreclosure of Park Plaza was completed.

In December 2021, the Successor Company sold its interest in the Continental 425 Fund LLC joint venture. This joint venture owned the Springs at Port Orange, which was secured by a $44,400 loan. The Successor Company received $7,103 in proceeds after factoring in its share of the outstanding debt.

In December 2021, the Successor Company deconsolidated EastGate Mall as a result of the Successor Company losing control of the property when it was placed in receivership as part of the foreclosure process. The Successor Company evaluated the loss of control and determined that it was no longer the primary beneficiary of the wholly owned subsidiary that owns this property. As a result, the Successor Company adjusted the combined negative equity in the entity to zero, which represents the estimated fair value of the Successor Company’s investment in this property, and recognized a gain on deconsolidation of $19,126.

EastGate Storage, LLC, Hamilton Place Self Storage, LLC, Parkdale Self Storage, LLC and Self-Storage at Mid Rivers, LLC

In December 2021, EastGate Mall Self Storage, Hamilton Place Self Storage, Mid Rivers Mall Self Storage and Parkdale Mall Self Storage were sold, which generated $42,000 in gross proceeds. Proceeds were used to pay off the total outstanding debt secured by the properties of $25,855. The Successor Company’s share of the proceeds after paying off the outstanding debt amounted to $7,637.

In March 2021, the joint venture reached an agreement with the lender to modify the loan secured by The Pavilion at Port Orange. The agreement provides an additional four-year term, with a one-year extension option, for a fully extended maturity date of February 2026. Also, the agreement provides for interest of LIBOR plus 2.5% in years one and two, LIBOR plus 2.75% in year three, LIBOR plus 3.0% in year four and LIBOR plus 3.25% in year five. Additionally, the agreement provides forbearance related to the default triggered as a result of the Chapter 11 Cases, which became effective when the Debtors emerged from bankruptcy on November 1, 2021. This loan had a total outstanding balance of $49,498 at December 31, 2022, of which our share was $24,749.

In March 2021, the joint venture reached agreements with the lender to modify the loans secured by Hammock Landing Phases I & II. Each agreement provides an additional four-year term, with a one-year extension option, for a fully extended maturity date of February 2026. Also, each agreement provides for interest of LIBOR plus 2.5% in years one and two, LIBOR plus 2.75% in year three, LIBOR plus 3.0% in year four and LIBOR plus 3.25% in year five. Additionally, the agreements provide forbearance related to the default triggered as a result of the Chapter 11 Cases, which became effective when the Debtors emerged from bankruptcy on November 1, 2021. These loans had a combined total outstanding loan balance of $48,793 at December 31, 2022, of which our share was $24,397.

In February 2020, Atlanta Outlet JV, LLC, a 50/50 joint venture, closed on a new loan in the amount of $4,680, with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.5% and a maturity date of November 2023. Proceeds were used to retire the previous loan. The Operating Partnership and its joint venture partner each guaranteed 100% of the loan. The unconsolidated affiliate is a VIE.

In June 2020, the Predecessor Company entered into a joint venture, BI Development II, LLC, to acquire, redevelop and operate the vacant Sears parcel at Northgate Mall in Chattanooga, TN. The Company had a 20% membership interest in the joint venture. The Successor Company made no initial capital contribution and has no future funding obligations. The unconsolidated affiliate is a VIE.

In October 2020, Oak Park Mall, LLC entered a forbearance agreement with the lender to restructure the non-recourse loan that is secured by Oak Park Mall. Pursuant to the terms of the forbearance agreement, all interest payments from June 2020 through November 2020 were deferred. The loan was interest only through November 1, 2022; however, beginning on September 1, 2021 and continuing through November 1, 2022, the deferred interest was repaid in equal monthly installments in addition to the scheduled interest payments. Beginning December 1, 2022, Oak Park Mall, LLC began making full monthly payments of principal and interest. Oak Park Mall, LLC executed a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, along with other transfer documents, for the benefit of the lender, which were placed in escrow. In the event Oak Park Mall, LLC fails to make any of the required payments under the forbearance agreement, the lender can exercise its rights to receive the deed-in-lieu and other transfer documents from escrow. The unconsolidated affiliate is a VIE.

Condensed combined financial statement information of the unconsolidated affiliates is as follows:


	December 31, 2022			December 31, 2021
ASSETS:
Investment in real estate assets	$	1,971,348		$	2,364,154
Accumulated depreciation		(829,574	)		(934,374	)
		1,141,774			1,429,780
Developments in progress		10,914			7,288
Net investment in real estate assets		1,152,688			1,437,068
Other assets		170,756			188,683
Total assets	$	1,323,444		$	1,625,751
LIABILITIES:
Mortgage and other indebtedness, net	$	1,333,152		$	1,452,794
Other liabilities		33,419			64,598
Total liabilities		1,366,571			1,517,392
OWNERS' EQUITY:
The Company		3,123			102,792
Other investors		(46,250	)		5,567
Total owners' equity (deficit)		(43,127	)		108,359
Total liabilities and owners’ equity	$	1,323,444		$	1,625,751


.	Year Ended December 31,
	2022		2021		2020
Total revenues	$	260,275	$	251,933	$	213,319
Net income (loss) (1)	$	137,454	$	58,596	$	(12,659	)

(1)

The Successor Company's and the Predecessor Company's pro rata share of net income (loss) is included in equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates for each period presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The Successor Company's pro rata share of net income was $19,796 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The Successor Company’s pro rata share of net income was $797 for the period from November 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. The Predecessor Company’s pro rata share of net loss was $10,823 for the period from January 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021. The Predecessor Company’s pro rata share of net loss was $14,854 for the year ended December 31, 2020.

The Operating Partnership and certain of its subsidiaries are deemed to have the characteristics of a VIE primarily because the limited partners of these entities do not collectively possess substantive kick-out or participating rights.

Generally, a VIE is a legal entity in which the equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or the equity investors lack sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. A limited partnership is considered a VIE when the majority of the limited partners unrelated to the general partner possess neither the right to remove the general partner without cause, nor proportionate rights to participate in the decisions that most significantly affect the financial results of the partnership. The Company consolidates the Operating Partnership, which is a VIE, for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. The Company, through the Operating Partnership, consolidates all VIEs for which it is the primary beneficiary. In determining whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, the Company considers qualitative and quantitative factors, including, but not limited to: which activities most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and which party controls such activities; the amount and characteristics of the Company's investment; the obligation or likelihood for the Company or other investors to provide financial support; and the similarity with and significance to the Company's business activities and the business activities of the other investors.

As of December 31, 2022, the Company had investments in 11 consolidated VIEs with ownership interests ranging from 50% to 92%.

See Note 14 for a description of guarantees the Operating Partnership has issued related to the unconsolidated affiliates.