t74196_10q.htm


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 June 30, 2012.   
 
o 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 001-32265 (American Campus Communities, Inc.)
Commission file number 333-181102-01 (American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P.)
 
AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES, INC.
AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 Maryland (American Campus Communities, Inc.)
Maryland (American Campus Communities Operating
Partnership, L.P.)
 
 76-0753089 (American Campus Communities, Inc.)
56-2473181 (American Campus Communities Operating
Partnership, L.P.)
 (State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 
 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
12700 Hill Country Blvd., Suite T-200
Austin, TX
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
 
78738
(Zip Code)
 
(512) 732-1000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
 
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.
American Campus Communities, Inc.                                                                        Yes x  No o
American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P.                                Yes x  No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
American Campus Communities, Inc.                                                                        Yes x  No o
American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P.                                Yes x  No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
American Campus Communities, Inc.
Large accelerated filer x                       Accelerated Filer o
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)                     Smaller reporting company o
American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P.
Large accelerated filer o                       Accelerated Filer o
Non-accelerated filer x  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)                  Smaller reporting company o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)
American Campus Communities, Inc.                                                                        Yes o  No x
American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P                                 Yes o  No x
 
There were 91,982,368 shares of the American Campus Communities, Inc.’s common stock with a par value of $0.01 per share outstanding as of the close of business on July 31, 2012.
 
 
 

 
 
EXPLANATORY NOTE
 
This report combines the reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012 of American Campus Communities, Inc. and American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P..  Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to “ACC” mean American Campus Communities, Inc. a Maryland real estate investment trust (“REIT”), and references to “ACCOP” mean American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership.  References to the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” mean collectively ACC, ACCOP and those entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by ACC and/or ACCOP.  References to the “Operating Partnership” mean collectively ACCOP and those entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by ACCOP. The following chart illustrates the Company’s and the Operating Partnership’s corporate structure:
 
 
GRAPHIC
 
The general partner of ACCOP is American Campus Communities Holdings, LLC (“ACC Holdings”), an entity that is wholly-owned by ACC. As of June 30, 2012, ACC Holdings held an ownership interest in ACCOP of less than 1%. The limited partners of ACCOP are ACC and other limited partners consisting of current and former members of management and nonaffiliated third parties.  As of June 30, 2012, ACC owned an approximate 98.7% limited partnership interest in ACCOP.  As the sole member of the general partner of ACCOP, ACC has exclusive control of ACCOP’s day-to-day management.  Management operates the Company and the Operating Partnership as one business. The management of ACC consists of the same members as the management of ACCOP. The Company is structured as an umbrella partnership REIT (“UPREIT”) and ACC contributes all net proceeds from its various equity offerings to the Operating Partnership. In return for those contributions, ACC receives a number of units of ACCOP (“OP Units,” see definition below) equal to the number of common shares it has issued in the equity offering. Contributions of properties to the Company can be structured as tax-deferred transactions through the issuance of OP Units in ACCOP.  Based on the terms of ACCOP’s partnership agreement, OP Units can be exchanged for ACC’s common shares on a one-for-one basis. The Company maintains a one-for-one relationship between the OP Units of ACCOP issued to ACC and ACC Holdings and the common shares issued to the public. The Company believes that combining the reports on Form 10-Q of the Company and the Operating Partnership into this single report provides the following benefits:
 
 
enhances investors’ understanding of the Company and the Operating Partnership by enabling investors to view the business as a whole in the same manner as management views and operates the business;
 
eliminates duplicative disclosure and provides a more streamlined and readable presentation since a substantial portion of the disclosure applies to both the Company and the Operating Partnership; and
 
creates time and cost efficiencies through the preparation of one combined report instead of two separate reports.
 
 
 

 
 
ACC consolidates ACCOP for financial reporting purposes, and ACC essentially has no assets or liabilities other than its investment in ACCOP. Therefore, the assets and liabilities of the Company and the Operating Partnership are the same on their respective financial statements. However, the Company believes it is important to understand the few differences between the Company and the Operating Partnership in the context of how the entities operate as a consolidated company. All of the Company’s property ownership, development and related business operations are conducted through the Operating Partnership. ACC also issues public equity from time to time and guarantees certain debt of ACCOP, as disclosed in this report. ACC does not have any indebtedness, as all debt is incurred by the Operating Partnership. The Operating Partnership holds substantially all of the assets of the Company, including the Company’s ownership interests in its joint ventures. The Operating Partnership conducts the operations of the business and is structured as a partnership with no publicly traded equity.  Except for the net proceeds from ACC’s equity offerings, which are contributed to the capital of ACCOP in exchange for OP Units on a one-for-one common share per OP Unit basis, the Operating Partnership generates all remaining capital required by the Company’s business. These sources include, but are not limited to, the Operating Partnership’s working capital, net cash provided by operating activities, borrowings under its credit facilities, and proceeds received from the disposition of certain properties.  Noncontrolling interests, stockholders’ equity, and partners’ capital are the main areas of difference between the consolidated financial statements of the Company and those of the Operating Partnership. The noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership’s financial statements consist of the interests of unaffiliated partners in various consolidated joint ventures. The noncontrolling interests in the Company’s financial statements include the same noncontrolling interests at the Operating Partnership level and OP Unit holders of ACCOP. The differences between stockholders’ equity and partners’ capital result from differences in the equity issued at the Company and Operating Partnership levels.
 
To help investors understand the significant differences between the Company and the Operating Partnership, this report provides separate consolidated financial statements for the Company and the Operating Partnership. A single set of consolidated notes to such financial statements is presented that includes separate discussions for the Company and the Operating Partnership when applicable (for example, noncontrolling interests, stockholders’ equity or partners’ capital, earnings per share or unit, etc.).  A combined Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section is also included that presents discrete information related to each entity, as applicable. This report also includes separate Part I, Item 4 Controls and Procedures sections and separate Exhibits 31 and 32 certifications for each of the Company and the Operating Partnership in order to establish that the requisite certifications have been made and that the Company and the Operating Partnership are compliant with Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. §1350.
 
In order to highlight the differences between the Company and the Operating Partnership, the separate sections in this report for the Company and the Operating Partnership specifically refer to the Company and the Operating Partnership. In the sections that combine disclosure of the Company and the Operating Partnership, this report refers to actions or holdings as being actions or holdings of the Company. Although the Operating Partnership is generally the entity that directly or indirectly enters into contracts and joint ventures and holds assets and debt, reference to the Company is appropriate because the Company operates its business through the Operating Partnership. The separate discussions of the Company and the Operating Partnership in this report should be read in conjunction with each other to understand the results of the Company on a consolidated basis and how management operates the Company.
 
 
 

 
 
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
   
PAGE NO.
     
PART I.
   
       
Item 1.
Consolidated Financial Statements of American Campus Communities, Inc. and Subsidiaries:
   
       
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2012 (unaudited) and December 31, 2011
 
1
       
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (all unaudited)   
 
2
       
 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2012 (unaudited)   
 
3
       
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (all unaudited)
 
4
       
 
Consolidated Financial Statements of American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P. and Subsidiaries:
   
       
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2012 (unaudited) and December 31, 2011
 
5
       
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (all unaudited)   
 
6
       
 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Capital for the six months ended June 30, 2012 (unaudited)  
 
7
       
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (all unaudited)
 
8
       
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of American Campus Communities, Inc. and Subsidiaries and American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P. and Subsidiaries
 
9
       
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
28
       
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
 
45
       
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
45
     
PART II.    
   
       
Item 6.
Exhibits
 
46
     
SIGNATURES
 
47
 
 
 

 
 
AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
   
June 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Assets
           
             
Investments in real estate:
           
Wholly-owned properties, net
  $ 3,016,961     $ 2,761,757  
Wholly-owned property held for sale
    -       27,300  
On-campus participating properties, net
    58,298       59,850  
Investments in real estate, net
    3,075,259       2,848,907  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents
    17,606       22,399  
Restricted cash
    39,803       22,956  
Student contracts receivable, net
    3,908       5,324  
Other assets
    103,933       108,996  
                 
Total assets
  $ 3,240,509     $ 3,008,582  
                 
Liabilities and equity
               
                 
Liabilities:
               
Secured mortgage, construction and bond debt
  $ 919,847     $ 858,530  
Unsecured term loan
    350,000       200,000  
Unsecured revolving credit facility
    241,000       273,000  
Secured agency facility
    116,000       116,000  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    38,144       36,884  
Other liabilities
    76,122       77,840  
Total liabilities
    1,741,113       1,562,254  
                 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
               
                 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
    42,884       42,529  
                 
Equity:
               
American Campus Communities, Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value, 800,000,000 shares authorized, 74,732,368 and 72,759,546 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively
    744       725  
Additional paid in capital
    1,737,397       1,664,416  
Accumulated earnings and dividends
    (305,054 )     (286,565 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (5,165 )     (3,360 )
Total American Campus Communities, Inc. stockholders’ equity
    1,427,922       1,375,216  
Noncontrolling interests - partially owned properties
    28,590       28,583  
Total equity
    1,456,512       1,403,799  
                 
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 3,240,509     $ 3,008,582  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Revenues
                       
Wholly-owned properties
  $ 96,561     $ 81,801     $ 196,151     $ 167,425  
On-campus participating properties
    4,712       4,457       12,679       12,104  
Third-party development services
    3,866       758       5,960       4,582  
Third-party management services
    1,638       1,803       3,396       3,633  
Resident services
    185       274       528       615  
Total revenues
    106,962       89,093       218,714       188,359  
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
Wholly-owned properties
    45,160       37,348       88,883       74,942  
On-campus participating properties
    2,801       2,881       5,296       4,625  
Third-party development and management services
    2,626       2,631       5,411       5,313  
General and administrative
    4,638       3,278       8,178       6,051  
Depreciation and amortization
    24,482       21,477       48,881       42,712  
Ground/facility leases
    804       658       1,768       1,814  
Total operating expenses
    80,511       68,273       158,417       135,457  
                                 
Operating income
    26,451       20,820       60,297       52,902  
                                 
Nonoperating income and (expenses)
                               
Interest income
    414       159       930       209  
Interest expense
    (12,808 )     (12,178 )     (26,090 )     (26,191 )
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    (981 )     (1,329 )     (1,982 )     (2,559 )
(Loss) income from unconsolidated joint ventures
    -       (13 )     444       (25 )
Other nonoperating loss
    -       -       (122 )     -  
Total nonoperating expenses
    (13,375 )      (13,361 )     (26,820 )     (28,566 )
                                 
Income before income taxes and discontinued operations
     13,076        7,459        33,477        24,336  
Income tax provision
    (156 )     (142 )     (312 )     (285 )
Income from continuing operations
    12,920       7,317       33,165       24,051  
Discontinued operations
                               
Income attributable to discontinued operations
    4       290       564       1,436  
Gain from disposition of real estate
    83       14,574       83       14,574  
Total discontinued operations
     87       14,864       647       16,010  
Net income
    13,007       22,181       33,812       40,061  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
                               
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
    (188 )     (334 )     (475 )     (621 )
Partially owned properties
    (491 )     (107 )     (983 )     (287 )
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (679 )     (441 )     (1,458 )     (908 )
Net income attributable to common shareholders
  $ 12,328     $ 21,740     $ 32,354     $ 39,153  
Other comprehensive (loss) income
                               
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps
    (5,209 )     182       (1,805 )     927  
Comprehensive income
  $ 7,119     $ 21,922     $ 30,549     $ 40,080  
Income per share attributable to common shareholders - basic
                               
Income from continuing operations per share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.10     $ 0.42     $ 0.34  
Net income per share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.31     $ 0.43     $ 0.57  
Income per share attributable to common shareholders - diluted
                               
Income from continuing operations per share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.10     $ 0.41     $ 0.34  
Net income per share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.31     $ 0.42     $ 0.57  
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
                               
Basic
    74,718,934       68,655,732       74,467,893        67,810,944
Diluted
    75,305,780       69,211,856       75,085,040        68,387,966
                                 
Distributions declared per common share
  $ 0.3375     $ 0.3375     $ 0.675     $ 0.675  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(unaudited, in thousands, except share data)
 
   
Common
Shares
   
Par Value of
Common
Shares
   
Additional Paid
in Capital
   
Accumulated
Earnings and
Dividends
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
   
Noncontrolling
Interests
   
Total
 
Equity, December 31, 2011
    72,759,546     $ 725     $ 1,664,416     $ (286,565 )   $ (3,360 )   $ 28,583     $ 1,403,799  
Net proceeds from sale of common stock
    1,802,306       18       73,205       -       -       -       73,223  
Adjustments to reflect redeemable noncontrolling interests at fair value
    -       -       (1,489 )     -       -       -       (1,489 )
Amortization of restricted stock awards
    -       -       2,623       -       -       -       2,623  
Vesting of restricted stock awards
    113,345       -       (2,156 )     -       -       -       (2,156 )
Distributions to common and restricted stockholders
    -       -       -       (50,843 )     -       -       (50,843 )
Distributions to joint venture partners
    -       -       -       -       -       (976 )     (976 )
Conversion of common units to common stock
    57,171       1       888       -       -       -       889  
Redemption of common units
    -       -       (90 )     -       -       -       (90 )
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps
    -       -       -       -       (1,805 )     -       (1,805 )
Net income
    -       -       -       32,354       -       983       33,337  
Equity, June 30, 2012
    74,732,368     $ 744     $ 1,737,397     $ (305,054 )   $ (5,165 )   $ 28,590     $ 1,456,512  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in thousands)
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Operating activities
           
Net income
  $ 33,812     $ 40,061  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Gain from disposition of real estate
    (83 )     (14,574 )
Loss on remeasurement of equity method investment
    122       -  
Depreciation and amortization
    48,881       44,376  
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt premiums/discounts
    1,444       (419 )
Share-based compensation
    2,623       2,191  
(Income) loss from unconsolidated joint ventures
    (444 )     25  
Income tax provision
    312       285  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Restricted cash
    (2,755 )     (1,880 )
Student contracts receivable, net
    1,487       2,120  
Other assets
    4,429       (9,444 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (4,131 )     (5,704 )
Other liabilities
    (4,338 )     (4,284 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    81,359       52,753  
                 
Investing activities
               
Net proceeds from disposition of real estate
    28,167       80,883  
Cash paid for property acquisitions
    (55,844 )     -  
Cash paid for land acquisitions
    (19,706 )     (7,970 )
Capital expenditures for wholly-owned properties
    (9,652 )     (9,258 )
Investments in wholly-owned properties under development
    (188,662 )     (72,490 )
Capital expenditures for on-campus participating properties
    (762 )     (907 )
Cash paid for increased ownership in consolidated subsidiaries
    -       (3,275 )
Investment in loan receivable
    (7,211 )     -  
Repayment of mezzanine loan
    4,000       -  
Increase in escrow deposits
    (12,196 )     (445 )
Change in restricted cash related to capital reserves
    (299 )     1,080  
Proceeds from insurance settlement
    -       1,546  
Purchase of corporate furniture, fixtures and equipment
    (744 )     (727 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (262,909 )     (11,563 )
                 
Financing activities
               
Proceeds from sale of common stock
    75,000       83,727  
Offering costs
    (1,631 )     (1,418 )
Pay-off of mortgage and construction loans
    (16,180 )     (225,528 )
Proceeds from unsecured term loan
    150,000       200,000  
Pay-off of secured term loan
    -       (100,000 )
Proceeds from credit facilities
    155,000       60,000  
Paydowns of credit facilities
    (187,000 )     (65,000 )
Proceeds from construction loans
    62,057       -  
Principal payments on debt
    (5,330 )     (4,424 )
Change in construction accounts payable
    847       -  
Redemption of common units for cash
    (132 )     -  
Debt issuance and assumption costs
    (3,377 )     (6,750 )
Distributions to common and restricted stockholders
    (50,843 )     (46,080 )
Distributions to noncontrolling partners
    (1,654 )     (961 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    176,757       (106,434 )
                 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    (4,793 )     (65,244 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    22,399       113,507  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 17,606     $ 48,263  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities
               
Loans assumed in connection with property acquisitions
  $ (19,004 )   $ -  
Change in fair value of derivative instruments, net
  $ (1,805 )   $ 927  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
               
Interest paid
  $ 31,359     $ 29,393  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except unit data)
 
   
June 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Assets
           
             
Investments in real estate:
           
Wholly-owned properties, net
  $ 3,016,961     $ 2,761,757  
Wholly-owned property held for sale
    -       27,300  
On-campus participating properties, net
    58,298       59,850  
Investments in real estate, net
    3,075,259       2,848,907  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents
    17,606       22,399  
Restricted cash
    39,803       22,956  
Student contracts receivable, net
    3,908       5,324  
Other assets
    103,933       108,996  
                 
Total assets
  $ 3,240,509     $ 3,008,582  
                 
Liabilities and capital
               
                 
Liabilities:
               
Secured mortgage, construction and bond debt
  $ 919,847     $ 858,530  
Unsecured term loan
    350,000       200,000  
Unsecured revolving credit facility
    241,000       273,000  
Secured agency facility
    116,000       116,000  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    38,144       36,884  
Other liabilities
    76,122       77,840  
Total liabilities
    1,741,113       1,562,254  
                 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
               
                 
Redeemable limited partners
    42,884       42,529  
                 
Capital:
               
Partners’ capital:                
General partner – 12,222 OP units outstanding at both June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
    122       125  
Limited partner - 74,720,146 and 72,747,324 OP units outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively
    1,432,965       1,378,451  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (5,165 )     (3,360 )
Total partners’ capital
    1,427,922       1,375,216  
Noncontrolling interests - partially owned properties
    28,590       28,583  
Total capital
    1,456,512       1,403,799  
                 
Total liabilities and capital
  $ 3,240,509     $ 3,008,582  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited, in thousands, except unit and per unit data)
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
Revenues
                     
Wholly-owned properties
  $ 96,561     $ 81,801     $ 196,151     $ 167,425  
On-campus participating properties
    4,712       4,457       12,679       12,104  
Third-party development services
    3,866       758       5,960       4,582  
Third-party management services
    1,638       1,803       3,396       3,633  
Resident services
    185       274       528       615  
Total revenues
    106,962       89,093       218,714       188,359  
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
Wholly-owned properties
    45,160       37,348       88,883       74,942  
On-campus participating properties
    2,801       2,881       5,296       4,625  
Third-party development and management services
    2,626       2,631       5,411       5,313  
General and administrative
    4,638       3,278       8,178       6,051  
Depreciation and amortization
    24,482       21,477       48,881       42,712  
Ground/facility leases
    804       658       1,768       1,814  
Total operating expenses
    80,511       68,273       158,417       135,457  
                                 
Operating income
    26,451       20,820       60,297       52,902  
                                 
Nonoperating income and (expenses)
                               
Interest income
    414       159       930       209  
Interest expense
    (12,808 )     (12,178 )     (26,090 )     (26,191 )
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    (981 )     (1,329 )     (1,982 )     (2,559 )
(Loss) income from unconsolidated joint ventures
    -       (13 )     444       (25 )
Other nonoperating loss
    -       -       (122 )     -  
Total nonoperating expenses
    (13,375 )     (13,361 )     (26,820 )     (28,566 )
                                 
Income before income taxes and discontinued operations
    13,076       7,459       33,477       24,336  
Income tax provision
    (156 )     (142 )     (312 )     (285 )
Income from continuing operations
    12,920       7,317       33,165       24,051  
Discontinued operations
                               
Income attributable to discontinued operations
    4       290       564       1,436  
Gain from disposition of real estate
    83       14,574       83       14,574  
Total discontinued operations
     87       14,864       647       16,010  
Net income
    13,007       22,181       33,812       40,061  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests – partially owned properties
    (491 )     (107 )     (983 )     (287 )
Net income attributable to American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P.
    12,516       22,074       32,829       39,774  
Series A preferred unit distributions
    (45 )     (45 )     (91 )     (91 )
Net income available to common unitholders
  $ 12,471     $ 22,029     $ 32,738     $ 39,683  
Other comprehensive (loss) income
                               
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps
    (5,209 )     182       (1,805 )     927  
Comprehensive income
  $ 7,262     $ 22,211     $ 30,933     $ 40,610  
Income per unit attributable to common unitholders – basic
                               
Income from continuing operations per unit
  $ 0.16     $ 0.10     $ 0.42     $ 0.34  
Net income per unit
  $ 0.16     $ 0.31     $ 0.43     $ 0.57  
Income per unit attributable to common unitholders – diluted
                               
Income from continuing operations per unit
  $ 0.16     $ 0.10     $ 0.41     $ 0.34  
Net income per unit
  $ 0.16     $ 0.31     $ 0.42     $ 0.57  
Weighted-average common units outstanding
                               
Basic
    75,582,468       69,563,167       75,349,378       68,735,261  
Diluted
    76,169,314       70,119,291       75,966,525       69,312,283  
                                 
Distributions declared per common unit
  $ 0.3375     $ 0.3375     $ 0.675     $ 0.675  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL
(unaudited, in thousands, except unit data)
 
   
General Partner
   
Limited Partner
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
    Noncontrolling
Interests -
Partially Owned
Properties
    Total  
   
Units
   
Amount
   
Units
   
Amount
           
Balance as of December 31, 2011
    12,222     $ 125       72,747,324     $ 1,378,451     $ (3,360 )   $ 28,583     $ 1,403,799  
Issuance of units in exchange for contributions of equity offering proceeds
    -       -       1,802,306       73,223       -       -       73,223  
Adjustments to reflect redeemable limited partners’ interest at fair value
    -       -       -       (1,489 )     -       -       (1,489 )
Amortization of restricted stock awards
    -       -       -       2,623       -       -       2,623  
Vesting of restricted stock awards
    -       -       113,345       (2,156 )     -       -       (2,156 )
Distributions
    -       (8 )     -       (50,835 )     -       -       (50,843 )
Distributions to joint venture partners
    -       -       -       -       -       (976 )     (976 )
Conversion of common units to common stock
    -       -       57,171       889       -       -       889  
Redemption of common units
    -       -       -       (90 )     -       -       (90 )
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps
    -       -       -       -       (1,805 )     -       (1,805 )
Net income
    -       5       -       32,349       -       983       33,337  
Balance as of June 30, 2012
    12,222     $ 122       74,720,146     $ 1,432,965     $ (5,165 )   $ 28,590     $ 1,456,512  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in thousands)
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Operating activities
           
Net income
  $ 33,812     $ 40,061  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Gain from disposition of real estate
    (83 )     (14,574 )
Loss on remeasurement of equity method investment
    122       -  
Depreciation and amortization
    48,881       44,376  
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt premiums/discounts
    1,444       (419 )
Share-based compensation
    2,623       2,191  
(Income) loss from unconsolidated joint ventures
    (444 )     25  
Income tax provision
    312       285  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Restricted cash
    (2,755 )     (1,880 )
Student contracts receivable, net
    1,487       2,120  
Other assets
    4,429       (9,444 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (4,131 )     (5,704 )
Other liabilities
    (4,338 )     (4,284 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    81,359       52,753  
                 
Investing activities
               
Net proceeds from dispositions of real estate
    28,167       80,883  
Cash paid for property acquisitions
    (55,844 )     -  
Cash paid for land acquisitions
    (19,706 )     (7,970 )
Capital expenditures for wholly-owned properties
    (9,652 )     (9,258 )
Investments in wholly-owned properties under development
    (188,662 )     (72,490 )
Capital expenditures for on-campus participating properties
    (762 )     (907 )
Cash paid for increased ownership in consolidated subsidiaries
    -       (3,275 )
Investment in loan receivable
    (7,211 )     -  
Repayment of mezzanine loan
    4,000       -  
Increase in escrow deposits
    (12,196 )     (445 )
Change in restricted cash related to capital reserves
    (299 )     1,080  
Proceeds from insurance settlement
    -       1,546  
Purchase of corporate furniture, fixtures and equipment
    (744 )     (727 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (262,909 )     (11,563 )
                 
Financing activities
               
Proceeds from issuance of common units in exchange for contributions, net
    73,369       82,309  
Pay-off of mortgage and construction loans
    (16,180 )     (225,528 )
Proceeds from unsecured term loan
    150,000       200,000  
Pay-off of secured term loan
    -       (100,000 )
Proceeds from credit facilities
    155,000       60,000  
Paydowns of credit facilities
    (187,000 )     (65,000 )
Proceeds from construction loans
    62,057       -  
Principal payments on debt
    (5,330 )     (4,424 )
Change in construction accounts payable
    847       -  
Redemption of common units for cash
    (132 )     -  
Debt issuance and assumption costs
    (3,377 )     (6,750 )
Distributions paid on unvested restricted stock awards
    (456 )     (424 )
Distributions paid on common units
    (50,974 )     (46,279 )
Distributions paid on preferred units
    (91 )     (91 )
Distributions paid to noncontrolling partners - partially owned properties
    (976 )     (247 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    176,757       (106,434 )
                 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    (4,793 )     (65,244 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    22,399       113,507  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 17,606     $ 48,263  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities
               
Loans assumed in connection with property acquisitions
  $ (19,004 )   $ -  
Change in fair value of derivative instruments, net
  $ (1,805 )   $ 927  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
               
Interest paid
  $ 31,359     $ 29,393  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
1. Organization and Description of Business
 
American Campus Communities, Inc. (“ACC”) is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that commenced operations effective with the completion of an initial public offering (“IPO”) on August 17, 2004. Through ACC’s controlling interest in American Campus Communities Operating Partnership L.P. (“ACCOP”), ACC is one of the largest owners, managers and developers of high quality student housing properties in the United States in terms of beds owned and under management. ACC is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered equity REIT with expertise in the acquisition, design, financing, development, construction management, leasing and management of student housing properties. ACC’s common stock is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker symbol “ACC.”
 
The general partner of ACCOP is American Campus Communities Holdings, LLC (“ACC Holdings”), an entity that is wholly-owned by ACC. As of June 30, 2012, ACC Holdings held an ownership interest in ACCOP of less than 1%. The limited partners of ACCOP are ACC and other limited partners consisting of current and former members of management and nonaffiliated third parties.  As of June 30, 2012, ACC owned an approximate 98.7% limited partnership interest in ACCOP.  As the sole member of the general partner of ACCOP, ACC has exclusive control of ACCOP’s day-to-day management.  Management operates ACC and ACCOP as one business.  The management of ACC consists of the same members as the management of ACCOP.  ACC consolidates ACCOP for financial reporting purposes, and ACC does not have significant assets other than its investment in ACCOP.  Therefore, the assets and liabilities of ACC and ACCOP are the same on their respective financial statements. References to the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” mean collectively ACC, ACCOP and those entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by ACC and/or ACCOP.  References to the “Operating Partnership” mean collectively ACCOP and those entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by ACCOP.  Unless otherwise indicated, the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements apply to both the Company and the Operating Partnership.
 
As of June 30, 2012, our property portfolio contained 124 properties with approximately 76,200 beds in approximately 24,100 apartment units.  Our property portfolio consisted of 107 owned off-campus student housing properties that are in close proximity to colleges and universities, 12 American Campus Equity (“ACE®”) properties operated under ground/facility leases with six university systems, four on-campus participating properties operated under ground/facility leases with the related university systems, and one property containing a retail shopping center which we plan to develop into a mixed-use community including both student housing and retail.  Of the 124 properties, 18 were under development as of June 30, 2012, and when completed will consist of a total of approximately 10,900 beds in approximately 3,100 units.  Our communities contain modern housing units and are supported by a resident assistant system and other student-oriented programming, with many offering resort-style amenities.
 
Through ACC’s taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRS”), we also provide construction management and development services, primarily for student housing properties owned by colleges and universities, charitable foundations, and others.  As of June 30, 2012, also through ACC’s TRS entities, we provided third-party management and leasing services for 29 properties that represented approximately 23,700 beds in approximately 9,400 units.  Third-party management and leasing services are typically provided pursuant to management contracts that have initial terms that range from one to five years.  As of June 30, 2012, our total owned and third-party managed portfolio included 153 properties with approximately 99,900 beds in approximately 33,500 units.
 
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying consolidated financial statements, presented in U.S. dollars, are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Our actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions. All material intercompany transactions among consolidated entities have been eliminated. All dollar amounts in the tables herein, except share, per share, unit and per unit amounts, are stated in thousands unless otherwise indicated. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
Interim Financial Statements
 
The accompanying interim financial statements are unaudited, but have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and in conjunction with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Accordingly, they do not include all disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring matters) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements of the Company for these interim periods have been included.  Because of the seasonal nature of the Company’s operations, the results of operations and cash flows for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for other interim periods or for the full year.  These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and the Operating Partnership’s Current Report on Form 8-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.
 
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Investments in Real Estate
 
Investments in real estate are recorded at historical cost. Major improvements that extend the life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated over the remaining useful life of the asset. The cost of ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to expense when incurred. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
 
Buildings and improvements
 
7-40 years
Leasehold interest - on-campus
   participating properties
 
25-34 years (shorter of useful life or respective lease term)
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
 
3-7 years
 
Project costs directly associated with the development and construction of an owned real estate project, which include interest, property taxes, and amortization of deferred finance costs, are capitalized as construction in progress.  Upon completion of the project, costs are transferred into the applicable asset category and depreciation commences.  Interest totaling approximately $3.5 million and $2.1 million was capitalized during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $6.0 million and $3.1 million was capitalized during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Amortization of deferred financing costs totaling approximately $0.1 million and $54,000 was capitalized as construction in progress during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.1 million was capitalized as construction in progress during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
 
Management assesses whether there has been an impairment in the value of the Company’s investments in real estate whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.  Impairment is recognized when estimated expected future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the property. The estimation of expected future net cash flows is inherently uncertain and relies on assumptions regarding current and future economics and market conditions. If such conditions change, then an adjustment to the carrying value of the Company’s long-lived assets could occur in the future period in which the conditions change. To the extent that a property is impaired, the excess of the carrying amount of the property over its estimated fair value is charged to earnings. The Company believes that there were no impairments of the carrying values of its investments in real estate as of June 30, 2012.
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
The Company allocates the purchase price of acquired properties to net tangible and identified intangible assets based on relative fair values. Fair value estimates are based on information obtained from a number of sources, including independent appraisals that may be obtained in connection with the acquisition or financing of the respective property and other market data. Information obtained about each property as a result of due diligence, marketing and leasing activities is also considered. The value of in-place leases is based on the difference between (i) the property valued with existing in-place leases adjusted to market rental rates and (ii) the property valued “as-if” vacant.  As lease terms are typically one year or less, rates on in-place leases generally approximate market rental rates. Factors considered in the valuation of in-place leases include an estimate of the carrying costs during the expected lease-up period considering current market conditions, nature of the tenancy, and costs to execute similar leases. Carrying costs include estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up period, as well as marketing and other operating expenses. The value of in-place leases is amortized over the remaining initial term of the respective leases, generally less than one year. The purchase price of property acquisitions is not expected to be allocated to tenant relationships, considering the terms of the leases and the expected levels of renewals.
 
Long-Lived Assets–Held for Sale
 
Long-lived assets to be disposed of are classified as held for sale in the period in which all of the following criteria are met:
 
 
a.
Management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the asset.
 
b.
The asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such assets.
 
c.
An active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the asset have been initiated.
 
d.
The sale of the asset is probable, and transfer of the asset is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale, within one year.
 
e.
The asset is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value.
 
f.
Actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn.
 
Concurrent with this classification, the asset is recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated selling costs, and depreciation ceases.
 
Intangible Assets
 
In connection with property acquisitions completed in 2012 and 2011, the Company capitalized approximately $1.6 million and $2.6 million, respectively, related to management’s estimate of the fair value of the in-place leases assumed.  These intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the average remaining term of the underlying leases.  Amortization expense was approximately $1.2 million and $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $2.1 million and $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Accumulated amortization at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was approximately $7.7 million and $8.0 million, respectively.  Intangible assets, net of amortization, are included in other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the amortization of intangible assets is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income.  See Note 3 herein for a detailed discussion of the property acquisitions completed during 2012 and 2011.
 
Third-Party Development Services Revenue and Costs
 
Pre-development expenditures such as architectural fees, permits and deposits associated with the pursuit of third-party and owned development projects are expensed as incurred, until such time that management believes it is probable that the contract will be executed and/or construction will commence. Because the Company frequently incurs these pre-development expenditures before a financing commitment and/or required permits and authorizations have been obtained, the Company bears the risk of loss of these pre-development expenditures if financing cannot ultimately be arranged on acceptable terms or the Company is unable to successfully obtain the required permits and authorizations. As such, management evaluates the status of third-party and owned projects that have not yet commenced construction on a periodic basis and expenses any deferred costs related to projects whose current status indicates the commencement of construction is unlikely and/or the costs may not provide future value to the Company in the form of revenues. Such write-offs are included in third-party development and management services expenses (in the case of third-party development projects) or general and administrative expenses (in the case of owned development projects) on the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income.  As of June 30, 2012, the Company has deferred approximately $2.2 million in pre-development costs related to third-party and owned development projects that have not yet commenced construction. Such costs are included in other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
Earnings per Share –Company
 
Basic earnings per share is computed using net income attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share reflect common shares issuable from the assumed conversion of common and preferred Operating Partnership units (“OP Units”) and common share awards granted.  Only those items having a dilutive impact on basic earnings per share are included in diluted earnings per share.
 
The following potentially dilutive securities were outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effects of their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Common OP Units (Note 10)
    863,534       907,435       881,485       924,317  
Preferred OP Units (Note 10)
    114,128       114,128       114,128       114,401  
Total potentially dilutive securities
    977,662       1,021,563       995,613       1,038,718  
 
The following is a summary of the elements used in calculating basic earnings per share:
             
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Basic earnings per share calculation:
                       
Income from continuing operations
  $ 12,920     $ 7,317     $ 33,165     $ 24,051  
Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (677 )     (222 )     (1,449 )     (671 )
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders
    12,243       7,095       31,716       23,380  
Amount allocated to participating securities
    (198 )     (188 )     (456 )     (424 )
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities
    12,045       6,907       31,260       22,956  
                                 
Income from discontinued operations
    87       14,864       647       16,010  
Income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling
interests
    (2     (219 )     (9 )     (237 )
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders
    85       14,645       638       15,773  
Net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted - basic
  $ 12,130     $ 21,552     $ 31,898     $ 38,729  
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
                         
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted – per share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.10     $ 0.42     $ 0.34  
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders – per share
  $ -     $ 0.21     $ 0.01     $ 0.23  
Net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted – per share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.31     $ 0.43     $ 0.57  
                                 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
    74,718,934       68,655,732       74,467,893       67,810,944  
                                 
Diluted earnings per share calculation:
                               
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities
  $ 12,045     $ 6,907     $ 31,260     $ 22,956  
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders
    85       14,645       638       15,773  
Net income attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted - diluted
  $ 12,130     $ 21,552     $ 31,898     $ 38,729  
                                 
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities – per share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.10     $ 0.41     $ 0.34  
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders – per share
  $ -     $ 0.21     $ 0.01     $ 0.23  
Net income attributable to common shareholders – per share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.31     $ 0.42     $ 0.57  
                                 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
    74,718,934       68,655,732       74,467,893       67,810,944  
Restricted Stock Awards (Note 11)
    586,846       556,124       617,147       577,022  
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    75,305,780       69,211,856       75,085,040       68,387,966  
 
Earnings per Unit – Operating Partnership
 
Basic earnings per OP Unit is computed using net income attributable to common unitholders and the weighted average number of common units outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per OP Unit reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue OP Units were exercised or converted into OP Units or resulted in the issuance of OP Units and then shared in the earnings of the Operating Partnership.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
The following is a summary of the elements used in calculating basic earnings per unit:
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Basic earnings per unit calculation:
                       
Income from continuing operations
  $ 12,920     $ 7,317     $ 33,165     $ 24,051  
Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests – partially owned properties
    (491 )     (107 )     (983 )     (287 )
Income from continuing operations attributable to Series A preferred units
    (45 )     (21 )     (90 )     (65 )
Amount allocated to participating securities
    (198 )     (188 )     (456 )     (424 )
Income from continuing operations attributable to common unitholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities
    12,186       7,001       31,636       23,275  
                                 
Income from discontinued operations
    87       14,864       647       16,010  
Income from discontinued operations attributable to Series A preferred unit distributions
    -       (24 )     (1 )     (26 )
 Income from discontinued operations attributable to common unitholders
    87       14,840       646       15,984  
Net income attributable to common unitholders, as adjusted – basic
  $ 12,273     $ 21,841     $ 32,282     $ 39,259  
Income from continuing operations attributable to common unitholders, as adjusted – per unit
  $ 0.16     $ 0.10     $ 0.42     $ 0.34  
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common unitholders – per unit
  $ 0.00     $ 0.21     $ 0.01     $ 0.23  
Net income attributable to common unitholders, as adjusted – per unit
  $ 0.16     $ 0.31     $ 0.43     $ 0.57  
                                 
Basic weighted average common units outstanding
    75,582,468       69,563,167       75,349,378       68,735,261  
                                 
Diluted earnings per unit calculation:
                               
Income from continuing operations attributable to common unitholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities
  $ 12,186     $ 7,001     $ 31,636     $ 23,275  
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common unitholders
    87       14,840       646       15,984  
Net income attributable to common unitholders, as adjusted
  $ 12,273     $ 21,841     $ 32,282     $ 39,259  
                                 
Income from continuing operations attributable to common unitholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities – per unit
  $ 0.16     $ 0.10     $ 0.41     $ 0.34  
Income from discontinued operations attributable to common unitholders – per unit
  $ 0.00     $ 0.21     $ 0.01     $ 0.23  
Net income attributable to common unitholdersper unit
  $ 0.16     $ 0.31     $ 0.42     $ 0.57  
                                 
Basic weighted average common units outstanding
    75,582,468       69,563,167       75,349,378       68,735,261  
Restricted Stock Awards (Note 11)
    586,846       556,124       617,147       577,022  
Diluted weighted average common units outstanding
    76,169,314       70,119,291       75,966,525       69,312,283  
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
3. Property Acquisitions
 
In June 2012, the Company acquired University Commons, a 164-unit, 480-bed wholly-owned property located near the campus of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, for a purchase price of $31.0 million, which excludes approximately $2.6 million of anticipated transaction costs, initial integration expenses and capital expenditures necessary to bring this property up to the Company’s operating standards.  As part of this transaction, the Company assumed approximately $19.0 million in fixed-rate mortgage debt with an annual interest rate of 5.54% and remaining term to maturity of 2.4 years.
 
In May 2012, the Company acquired Avalon Heights, a 210-unit, 754-bed wholly-owned property located near the campus of the University of South Florida in Tampa, for a purchase price of $30.0 million, which excludes approximately $2.5 million of anticipated transaction costs, initial integration expenses and capital expenditures necessary to bring this property up to the Company’s operating standards.  The Company did not assume any property-level debt as part of this transaction.
 
In January 2012, the Company acquired the remaining 90% interest in University Heights, a 204-unit, 636-bed property located near the campus of the University of Tennessee, for a purchase price of $14.5 million.  The purchase price excludes approximately $2.3 million of anticipated capital expenditures necessary to bring this property up to the Company’s operating standards.  This property was acquired from one of our joint ventures with Fidelity in which we previously held a 10% interest (“Fund II”, see Note 7).  Immediately prior to the acquisition, Fund II paid off the property’s mortgage loan at a discounted amount in accordance with a Settlement Agreement negotiated with the lender.  As a result, Fund II recorded a gain on debt restructuring of approximately $4.2 million, of which, our 10% share is included in income from unconsolidated joint ventures on the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2012.
 
In 2011, the Company acquired four properties containing 3,403 beds and a retail center for future development for a combined purchase price of approximately $237.0 million.  The Company did not assume any property-level debt as part of these transactions.
 
The acquired property’s results of operations have been included in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income since their respective acquisition closing dates.  The following pro forma information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, presents consolidated financial information for the Company as if the property acquisitions discussed above had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented.  The unaudited pro forma information is provided for informational purposes only and is not indicative of results that would have occurred or which may occur in the future:
 
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Total revenues
  $ 108,294     $ 95,239     $ 222,446     $ 201,254  
Net income attributable to common Shareholders
  $ 14,116     $ 22,140     $ 35,667     $ 40,398  
Net income per share attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted - basic
  $ 0.19     $ 0.32     $ 0.47     $ 0.59  
Net income per share attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted - diluted
  $ 0.18     $ 0.32     $ 0.47     $ 0.58  
 
4. Property Dispositions and Discontinued Operations
 
In April 2012, the Company sold Pirates Cove, an unencumbered owned off-campus property, for a sales price of approximately $27.5 million resulting in net proceeds of approximately $27.1 million.  The resulting gain on disposition of approximately $0.1 million is included in discontinued operations on the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
In April and May 2011, the Company sold four unencumbered owned off-campus properties (Campus Club – Statesboro, River Club Apartments, River Walk Townhomes and Villas on Apache) for a total sales price of approximately $82.0 million resulting in combined net proceeds of approximately $80.0 million.  The combined gain on these dispositions of approximately $14.6 million is included in discontinued operations on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.
 
The properties discussed above are included in the wholly-owned properties segment (see Note 15).  Below is a summary of the results of operations for the properties discussed above:
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Total revenues
  $ 260     $ 2,248     $ 1,413     $ 6,297  
Total operating expenses
    (256 )     (1,331 )     (849 )     (3,197 )
Depreciation and amortization
    -       (627 )     -       (1,664 )
Operating income
    4       290       564       1,436  
Total nonoperating expenses
    -       -       -       -  
Net income
  $ 4     $ 290     $ 564     $ 1,436  
 
5. Investments in Wholly-Owned Properties
 
Wholly-owned properties consisted of the following:
 
   
June 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
Land (1) (2)
  $ 418,203     $ 380,074  
Buildings and improvements
    2,441,059       2,380,582  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment(2)
    144,944       139,249  
Construction in progress (2)
    352,401       157,900  
      3,356,607       3,057,805  
Less accumulated depreciation
    (339,646 )     (296,048 )
Wholly-owned properties, net
  $ 3,016,961     $ 2,761,757  
 
(1)
The land balance above includes undeveloped land parcels with book values of approximately $25.3 million and $15.8 million as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.  Also includes land totaling approximately $48.9 million and $28.2 as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, related to properties under development.
 
(2)
Land, furniture, fixtures and equipment, and construction in progress as of June 30, 2012 include $4.8 million, $0.4 million and $16.8 million, respectively, related to the University Edge property located in Kent, Ohio, that will serve students attending Kent State University.  In July 2011, the Company entered into a purchase and contribution agreement with a private developer whereby the Company is obligated to purchase the property as long as the developer meets certain construction completion deadlines.  The development of the property is anticipated to be completed in August 2012.  The entity is financed with a $4.5 million mezzanine loan from the Company and a $24.8 million construction loan from a third-party lender.  The Company is responsible for leasing, management, and initial operations of the project while the third-party developer is responsible for the development of the property.  The entity that owns the University Edge property is deemed to be a variable interest entity (“VIE”), and the Company is determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE.  As such, the assets and liabilities of the entity owning the property are included in the Company’s and the Operating Partnership’s consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
6. On-Campus Participating Properties
 
On-campus participating properties are as follows:
 
           
Historical Cost
 
Lessor/University
 
Lease
Commencement
 
Required Debt
Repayment (1)
 
June 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
Texas A&M University System / Prairie View A&M University (2)
 
2/1/96
 
9/1/23
  $ 40,783     $ 40,255  
                         
Texas A&M University System / Texas A&M International
 
2/1/96
 
9/1/23
    6,616       6,567  
                         
Texas A&M University System / Prairie View A&M University (3)
 
10/1/99
 
8/31/25/
8/31/28
    25,267       25,142  
                         
University of Houston System / University of Houston (4)
 
9/27/00
 
8/31/35
    35,794       35,734  
              108,460       107,698  
Less accumulated amortization
            (50,162 )     (47,848 )
On-campus participating properties, net
          $ 58,298     $ 59,850  
 
(1)
Represents the effective lease termination date.  The leases terminate upon the earlier to occur of the final repayment of the related debt or the end of the contractual lease term.
 
(2)
Consists of three phases placed in service between 1996 and 1998.
 
(3)
Consists of two phases placed in service in 2000 and 2003.
 
(4)
Consists of two phases placed in service in 2001 and 2005.
 
7. Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
 
As of June 30, 2012, the Company owned a noncontrolling interest in one unconsolidated joint venture that is accounted for utilizing the equity method of accounting.  The investment consists of a noncontrolling equity interest in a joint venture with the United States Navy that owns military housing privatization projects located on naval bases in Norfolk and Newport News, Virginia. In 2010, the Company discontinued applying the equity method in regards to its investment in this joint venture as a result of the Company’s share of losses exceeding its investment in the joint venture.  Because the Company has not guaranteed any obligations of the investee and is not otherwise committed to provide further financial support to the investee, it therefore suspended recording its share of losses once the investment was reduced to zero.  We also earn fees for providing management services to this joint venture, which totaled approximately $0.4 million for each of the three month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and approximately $0.8 million for each of the six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
 
As discussed more fully in Note 3, in January 2012 we acquired full ownership interest in University Heights, a property previously owned by Fund II, a joint venture with Fidelity in which we previously held a 10% interest.  The acquisition of the property was accounted for as a business combination achieved in stages and as a result, the Company was required to remeasure its equity method investment in University Heights to its acquisition-date fair value and recognize the resulting loss in earnings.  The Company recorded a loss of approximately $0.1 million which is included in other nonoperating loss on the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  As University Heights represented the only property owned by Fund II, subsequent to the acquisition we no longer have an equity method investment Fund II.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
8. Debt
 
A summary of the Company’s outstanding consolidated indebtedness, including unamortized debt premiums and discounts, is as follows:
 
   
June 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
Debt secured by wholly-owned properties:
           
Mortgage loans payable
  $ 743,539     $ 744,724  
Construction loans payable (1)
    91,407       29,350  
      834,946       774,074  
Debt secured by on-campus participating properties:
               
Mortgage loan payable
    31,929       32,097  
Bonds payable
    47,220       47,220  
      79,149       79,317  
                 
Unsecured revolving credit facility
    241,000       273,000  
Unsecured term loan
    350,000       200,000  
Secured agency facility
    116,000       116,000  
Unamortized debt premiums
    10,162       10,298  
Unamortized debt discounts
    (4,410 )     (5,159 )
Total debt
  $ 1,626,847     $ 1,447,530  
 
(1)
Construction loans payable includes $15.7 million and $4.9 million as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, related to a construction loan for the University Edge development property, a VIE that the Company is including in its consolidated financial statements (see Note 5).  The creditor of this construction loan does not have recourse to the assets of the Company.
 
Loans Assumed in Connection with Property Acquisitions
 
In June 2012, the Company acquired University Commons.  As part of the acquisition, the Company assumed approximately $19.0 million of fixed rate mortgage debt with an annual interest rate of 5.54% and remaining term to maturity of 2.4 years.  Upon assumption of this mortgage debt, the Company recorded a debt premium of approximately $1.2 million to reflect the estimated fair value of the debt assumed.
 
Pay off of Mortgage Debt
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company paid off approximately $16.2 million of fixed rate mortgage debt secured by a wholly-owned property (Chapel Ridge) which was scheduled to mature on March 1, 2012.  As of June 30, 2012, the Company had an additional $62.6 million of outstanding fixed rate mortgage debt scheduled to mature throughout the remainder of 2012, all of which we expect to pay off on or before their respective maturity dates.    
 
Unsecured Credit Facility
 
In January 2012, the Company entered into a First Amendment to our Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “First Amendment”).  Pursuant to the First Amendment, the Company’s $200 million unsecured term loan was increased in size to $350 million, such that, when combined with the Company’s $450 million unsecured revolving credit facility, the Company has an aggregate Credit Facility of $800 million, which may be expanded by up to an additional $100 million upon the satisfaction of certain conditions.  The Company used the proceeds from the expanded term loan to repay outstanding amounts on the revolving credit facility.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
In addition, the maturity date of the term loan was extended from May 20, 2015 to January 10, 2017 and the maturity date of the revolving credit facility was extended to January 10, 2016, and can be extended for an additional 12 months to January 10, 2017, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.  The First Amendment provides for the interest rate on each loan at a variable rate, at the Company’s option, based upon a base rate or one-, two-, three- or six-month LIBOR, plus, in each case, a spread based upon the Company’s investment grade rating from either Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Rating Group.  The Company has entered into multiple interest rate swaps with notional amounts totaling $350 million that effectively fix the interest rate to 2.53% (0.88% + 1.65% spread) on the outstanding balance of the unsecured term loan (see Note 12 for more details).
 
Availability under the revolving credit facility is limited to an “aggregate borrowing base amount” equal to 60% of the value of the Company’s unencumbered properties, calculated as set forth in the Credit Facility.  Additionally, the Company is required to pay a facility fee of 0.30% per annum on the $450 million revolving credit facility.  As of June 30, 2012, the revolving credit facility bore interest at a weighted average annual rate of 2.00% (inclusive of the facility fee discussed above), and availability under the revolving credit facility totaled $209.0 million.
 
The terms of the Credit Facility include certain restrictions and covenants, which limit, among other items, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, liens, and the disposition of assets.  The facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants and also contains financial covenants that, among other things, require the Company to maintain certain minimum ratios of “EBITDA” (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) to fixed charges and total indebtedness.  The Company may not pay distributions that exceed a specified percentage of funds from operations, as adjusted, for any four consecutive quarters.  The financial covenants also include consolidated net worth and leverage ratio tests.  As of June 30, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.
 
Secured Agency Facility
 
The Company has a $125 million secured revolving credit facility with a Freddie Mac lender.  The facility has a five-year term and is currently secured by 10 properties referred to as the “Collateral Pool.”  The facility bears interest at one- or three-month LIBOR plus a spread that varies based on the debt service ratio of the Collateral Pool.  Additionally, the Company is required to pay an unused commitment fee of 1.0% per annum.  As of June 30, 2012, the secured agency facility bore interest at a weighted average annual rate of 2.42%.  The secured agency facility includes some, but not all, of the same financial covenants as the unsecured credit facility, described above.  As of June 30, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.
 
9. Stockholders’ Equity / Partners’ Capital
 
Stockholders’ Equity – Company
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, ACC sold approximately 1.8 million shares at a weighted average price of $41.61 per share under its 2011 at-the-market share offering program (the “2011 ATM Equity Program”).  Net proceeds received under this program during the six months ended June 30, 2012, totaled approximately $73.9 million, after payment of approximately $1.1 million of commissions paid to sales agents.  As of June 30, 2012, no further common shares are available for issuance under the 2011 ATM Equity Program.
 
Partners’ Capital – Operating Partnership
 
In connection with the activity under ACC’s 2011 ATM Equity Program discussed above, ACCOP issued a number of common OP Units to ACC equivalent to the number of shares issued by ACC under the 2011 ATM Equity Program.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
10. Noncontrolling Interests
 
Operating Partnership
 
Partially-owned properties:  As of June 30, 2012, the Operating Partnership consolidates four joint ventures that own and operate The Varsity, University Village at Sweet Home, University Centre and Villas at Chestnut Ridge owned-off campus properties.  The portion of net assets attributable to the third-party partners in these joint ventures is classified as “noncontrolling interests - partially owned properties” within capital on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of the Operating Partnership.  Accordingly, the third-party partners’ share of the income or loss of the joint ventures is reported on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income of the Operating Partnership as “net income attributable to noncontrolling interests – partially owned properties.”
 
OP Units:  For the portion of OP Units that the Operating Partnership is required, either by contract or securities law, to deliver registered common shares of ACC to the exchanging OP unit holder, or for which the Operating Partnership has the intent or history of exchanging such units for cash, we classify the units as “redeemable limited partners” in the mezzanine section of the consolidated balance sheets of the Operating Partnership.  The units classified as such include Series A preferred units as well as common units that are not held by ACC or ACC Holdings.  The value of redeemable limited partners on the consolidated balance sheets is reported at the greater of fair value or historical cost at the end of each reporting period.  Changes in the value from period to period are charged to limited partner’s capital on the accompanying consolidated statement of changes in capital.  Below is a table summarizing the activity of redeemable limited partners for the six months ended June 30, 2012:
 
Balance, December 31, 2011
  $ 42,529  
Net income
    475  
Distributions
    (678 )
Conversion of redeemable limited partner units into shares of ACC common stock
    (889 )
Redemption of redeemable limited partner units for cash
    (42 )
Adjustments to reflect redeemable limited partner units at fair value
    1,489  
Balance, June 30, 2012
  $ 42,884  
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, 57,171 common OP units were converted into an equal number of shares of ACC’s common stock and 64,601 were converted during the year ended December 31, 2011.  As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, approximately 1.3% and 1.4%, respectively, of the equity interests of the Operating Partnership was held by owners of common OP Units and Series A preferred units not held by ACC or ACC holdings.
 
Company
 
The noncontrolling interests of the Company include the third-party equity interests in partially-owned properties, as discussed above, which are presented as a component of equity in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.  The Company’s noncontrolling interests also include the redeemable limited partners presented in the consolidated balance sheets of the Operating Partnership, which are referred to as “redeemable noncontrolling interests” in the mezzanine section of the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.  Noncontrolling interests on the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income include the income/loss attributable to third-party equity interests in partially-owned properties, as well as the income/loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (i.e. OP Units not held by ACC or ACC Holdings.)
 
11. Incentive Award Plan
 
Restricted Stock Units
 
Upon reelection to the Board of Directors in May 2012, all members of the Company’s Board of Directors were granted restricted stock units (“RSUs”) in accordance with the American Campus Communities, Inc. 2010 Incentive Award Plan (the “Plan”).  These RSUs were valued at $95,000 for the Chairman of the Board of Directors and at $71,500 for all other members.  The number of RSUs was determined based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock on the date of grant, as defined in the Plan.  All awards vested and settled immediately on the date of grant, and the Company delivered cash in lieu of the delivery of shares of common stock, as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.  A compensation charge of approximately $0.4 million was recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2012 related to these awards.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
A summary of ACC’s RSUs under the Plan as of June 30, 2012 and activity during the six months then ended is presented below:
 
   
Number of
RSUs
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2011
    -  
Granted
    8,457  
Settled in common shares
    -  
Settled in cash
    (8,457 )
Outstanding at June 30, 2012
    -  
 
Restricted Stock Awards (“RSAs”)
 
A summary of ACC’s RSAs under the Plan as of June 30, 2012 and activity during the six months then ended, is presented below:
 
   
Number of
RSAs
 
Nonvested balance at December 31, 2011
    549,300  
Granted
    215,851  
Vested
    (113,345 )
Forfeited
    (66,565 )
Nonvested balance at June 30, 2012
    585,241  
 
The fair value of RSA’s is calculated based on the closing market value of ACC’s common stock on the date of grant.  The fair value of these awards is amortized to expense over the vesting periods, which amounted to approximately $1.3 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $2.6 million and $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
 
12. Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
The Company is exposed to certain risk arising from both its business operations and economic conditions.  The Company principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities.  The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its debt funding and the use of derivative financial instruments.  Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates.  The Company’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of the Company’s known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments principally related to the Company’s investments and borrowings.
 
Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
 
The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements.  To accomplish this objective, the Company primarily uses interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy.  Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.  The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
As discussed in Note 8, the Company increased the $200 million unsecured term by $150 million in January 2012.  In connection with this transaction, the Company entered into four interest rate swap contracts with notional amounts totaling $350 million to hedge the variable cash flows associated with interest payments on the LIBOR-based unsecured term loan.  As of June 30, 2012, the Company also had an interest rate swap contract with a notional amount of $31.9 million used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with the Cullen Oaks Phase I and Phase II loans.
 
The following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding interest rate swap contracts as of June 30, 2012:
                             
Date Entered
 
Effective Date
 
Maturity Date
 
Pay Fixed Rate
 
Receive Floating
Rate Index
 
Notional
Amount
   
Fair Value
 
Feb. 12, 2007
 
Feb. 15, 2007
 
Feb. 15, 2014
  6.689%  
LIBOR – 1 mo. plus 1.35%
  $ 31,929     $ (2,532 )
Feb. 2, 2012
 
Feb. 2, 2012
 
Jan. 2, 2017
  0.8695%  
LIBOR – 1 month
    125,000       (864 )
Feb. 2, 2012
 
Feb. 2, 2012
 
Jan. 2, 2017
  0.88%  
LIBOR – 1 month
    100,000       (738 )
Feb. 2, 2012
 
Feb. 2, 2012
 
Jan. 2, 2017
  0.8875%  
LIBOR – 1 month
    62,500       (510 )
Feb. 2, 2012
 
Feb. 2, 2012
 
Jan. 2, 2017
  0.889%  
LIBOR – 1 month
    62,500       (521 )
               
Total
  $ 381,929     $ (5,165 )
 
The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
 
   
Derivative Liabilities as of
 
   
June 30, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
                   
Description
 
Balance Sheet
Location
 
Fair Value
 
Balance Sheet
Location
 
Fair Value
 
Interest rate swaps contracts
 
Other liabilities
  $ 5,165  
Other liabilities
  $ 3,360  
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
      $ 5,165       $ 3,360  
 
The table below presents the effects of the Company’s derivative financial instruments on other comprehensive (loss) income (“OCI”) for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:
 
   
Amount of (Loss) Income
Recognized
in OCI on Derivatives
(Effective Portion)
 
Cash Flow Hedging
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
Relationships
 
2012
   
2011
 
                 
Interest rate swap contracts
  $ (1,805 )   $ 927  
                 
Total
  $ (1,805 )   $ 927  
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
13. Fair Value Disclosures
 
The following table presents information about the Company’s financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.  In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities the Company has the ability to access.  Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.  Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs other than quoted prices observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals.  Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.
 
In instances in which the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety has been determined is based on the lowest level input significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.  The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
 
Disclosures concerning financial instruments measured at fair value are as follows:
 
   
Fair Value Measurements as of
 
   
June 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets and
Liabilities (Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
   
Total
   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets and
Liabilities (Level 1)
   
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
   
 
 
Total
 
Liabilities:
                                               
Derivative financial instruments
  $ -     $ 5,165     $ -     $ 5,165     $ -     $ 3,360     $ -     $ 3,360  
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
  $ -     $ 42,884     $ -     $ 42,884     $ -     $ 42,529     $ -     $ 42,529  
 
The Company uses derivative financial instruments, specifically interest rate swaps, for nontrading purposes.  The Company uses interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk arising from previously unhedged interest payments associated with variable rate debt.  Through June 30, 2012, derivative financial instruments were designated and qualified as cash flow hedges.  Derivative contracts with positive net fair values inclusive of net accrued interest receipts or payments, are recorded in other assets.  Derivative contracts with negative net fair values, inclusive of net accrued interest payments or receipts, are recorded in other liabilities.  The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative.  This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves.  The fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts).  The variable cash payments (or receipts) are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves.
 
The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements.  In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, the Company has considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds and guarantees.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
Although the Company has determined the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by the Company and its counterparty.  However, as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of the Company’s derivative financial instruments.  As a result, the Company has determined each of its derivative valuations in its entirety is classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership have a redemption feature and are marked to their redemption value.  The redemption value is based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the redemption date, and therefore, is calculated based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the balance sheet date.  Since the valuation is based on observable inputs such as quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, redeemable noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
Other Fair Value Disclosures
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Student Contracts Receivable, Loans Receivable, Other Assets, Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities:  The Company estimates that the carrying amount approximates fair value, due to the short maturity of these instruments.
 
Derivative Instruments: These instruments are reported on the balance sheet at fair value, which is based on calculations provided by independent, third-party financial institutions and represent the discounted future cash flows expected, based on the projected future interest rate curves over the life of the instrument.
 
Unsecured Term Loan, Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility, Secured Agency Facility and Construction Loans: the fair value of these instruments approximates carrying values due to the variable interest rate feature of these instruments.
 
Mortgage Loans Payable: the fair value of mortgage loans payable is based on the present value of the cash flows at current market interest rates through maturity.  The Company has concluded the fair value of these financial instruments are Level 2 as the majority of the inputs used to value these instruments fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
Bonds Payable: the fair value of bonds payable is based on quoted prices in markets that are not active due to the unique characteristics of these financial instruments, as such, the Company has concluded the inputs used to measure fair value fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
The table below contains the estimated fair value and related carrying amounts for the Company’s mortgage loans and bonds payable as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
 
   
June 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Fair Value
   
Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Carrying Amount
 
Mortgage loans
  $ 833,802     $ 781,220     $ 840,985     $ 781,960  
Bonds payable
    55,154       47,220       53,711       47,220  
 
14. Commitments and Contingencies
 
Commitments
 
Development-related guarantees: For its third-party development projects, the Company commonly provides alternate housing and project cost guarantees, subject to force majeure.  These guarantees are typically limited, on an aggregate basis, to the amount of the projects’ related development fees or a contractually agreed-upon maximum exposure amount.  Alternate housing guarantees typically expire five days after construction is complete and generally require the Company to provide substitute living quarters and transportation for students to and from the university if the project is not complete by an agreed-upon completion date.  Under project cost guarantees, the Company is responsible for the construction cost of a project in excess of an approved budget.   The budget consists primarily of costs included in the general contractors’ guaranteed maximum price contract (“GMP”).  In most cases, the GMP obligates the general contractor, subject to force majeure and approved change orders, to provide completion date guarantees and to cover cost overruns and liquidated damages.  In addition, the GMP is typically secured with payment and performance bonds.  Project cost guarantees expire upon completion of certain developer obligations, which are normally satisfied within one year after completion of the project.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various development-related purchase commitments with parties that provide development-related goods and services.  In the event that the Company was to terminate development services prior to the completion of projects under construction, the Company could potentially be committed to satisfy outstanding purchase orders with such parties.  As of June 30, 2012, management did not anticipate any material deviations from schedule or budget related to third-party development projects currently in progress. 
 
The Company has estimated the fair value of guarantees entered into to be immaterial.  The Company’s estimated maximum exposure amount under the above guarantees is approximately $14.5 million as of June 30, 2012.
 
Contingencies
 
Litigation:  In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to claims, lawsuits, and legal proceedings.  While it is not possible to ascertain the ultimate outcome of such matters, management believes that the aggregate amount of such liabilities, if any, in excess of amounts provided or covered by insurance, will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Company.
 
Letters of Intent:  In the ordinary course of the Company’s business, the Company enters into letters of intent indicating a willingness to negotiate for acquisitions, dispositions or joint ventures.  Such letters of intent are non-binding, and neither party to the letter of intent is obligated to pursue negotiations unless and until a definitive contract is entered into by the parties.  Even if definitive contracts are entered into, the letters of intent relating to the acquisition and disposition of real property and resulting contracts generally contemplate that such contracts will provide the acquirer with time to evaluate the property and conduct due diligence, during which periods the acquiror will have the ability to terminate the contracts without penalty or forfeiture of any deposit or earnest money.  There can be no assurance that definitive contracts will be entered into with respect to any matter covered by letters of intent or that the Company will consummate any transaction contemplated by any definitive contract.  Furthermore, due diligence periods for real property are frequently extended as needed.  Once the due diligence period expires, the Company is then at risk under a real property acquisition contract, but only to the extent of any earnest money deposits associated with the contract.
 
Environmental Matters:  The Company is not aware of any environmental liability with respect to the properties that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, assets or results of operations. However, there can be no assurance that such a material environmental liability does not exist. The existence of any such material environmental liability could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and cash flows.
 
15. Segments
 
The Company defines business segments by their distinct customer base and service provided.  The Company has identified four reportable segments: Wholly-Owned Properties, On-Campus Participating Properties, Development Services, and Property Management Services.  Management evaluates each segment’s performance based on operating income before depreciation, amortization, noncontrolling interests and allocation of corporate overhead.  Intercompany fees are reflected at the contractually stipulated amounts.
 
 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Wholly-Owned Properties
                       
Rental revenues
  $ 96,746     $ 82,075     $ 196,679     $ 168,040  
Interest and other income
    13       19       27       29  
Total revenues from external customers
    96,759       82,094       196,706       168,069  
Operating expenses before depreciation, amortization,
   ground/facility lease and allocation of corporate overhead
    (45,221 )     (37,675 )     (88,926 )     (75,553 )
Ground/facility leases
    (281 )     (225 )     (695 )     (540 )
Interest expense
    (7,298 )     (8,480 )     (15,203 )     (19,377 )
Operating income before depreciation, amortization,
   and allocation of corporate overhead
  $ 43,959     $ 35,714     $ 91,882     $ 72,599  
Depreciation and amortization
  $ 22,955     $ 20,050     $ 45,843     $ 39,862  
Capital expenditures
  $ 102,120     $ 45,905     $ 198,314     $ 80,599  
Total segment assets at June 30,
  $ 3,075,252     $ 2,483,068     $ 3,075,252     $ 2,483,068  
                                 
On-Campus Participating Properties
                               
Rental revenues
  $ 4,712     $ 4,457     $ 12,679     $ 12,104  
Interest and other income
    4       -       8       7  
Total revenues from external customers
    4,716       4,457       12,687       12,111  
Operating expenses before depreciation, amortization,
   ground/facility lease and allocation of corporate overhead
    (2,612 )     (2,700 )     (4,907 )     (4,262 )
Ground/facility lease
    (523 )     (433 )     (1,073 )     (1,274 )
Interest expense
    (1,425 )     (1,469 )     (2,857 )     (2,938 )
Operating income (loss) before depreciation, amortization
   and allocation of corporate overhead
  $ 156     $ (145 )   $ 3,850     $ 3,637  
Depreciation and amortization
  $ 1,159     $ 1,109     $ 2,314     $ 2,207  
Capital expenditures
  $ 617     $ 629     $ 762     $ 907  
Total segment assets at June 30,
  $ 72,972     $ 75,424     $ 72,972     $ 75,424  
                                 
Development Services
                               
Development and construction management fees
  $ 3,866     $ 758     $ 5,960     $ 4,582  
Operating expenses
    (2,361 )     (2,261 )     (5,100 )     (4,602 )
Operating income (loss) before depreciation, amortization
   and allocation of corporate overhead
  $ 1,505     $ (1,503 )   $ 860     $ (20 )
Total segment assets at June 30,
  $ 20,686     $ 8,807     $ 20,686     $ 8,807  
                                 
Property Management Services
                               
Property management fees from external customers
  $ 1,638     $ 1,803     $ 3,396     $ 3,633  
Intersegment revenues
    3,725       3,350       7,608       6,898  
Total revenues
    5,363       5,153       11,004       10,531  
Operating expenses
    (2,420 )     (2,079 )     (5,134 )     (4,332 )
Operating income before depreciation, amortization
   and allocation of corporate overhead
  $ 2,943     $ 3,074     $ 5,870     $ 6,199  
Total segment assets at June 30,
  $ 4,009     $ 4,215     $ 4,009     $ 4,215  
                                 
Reconciliations
                               
Total segment revenues
  $ 110,704     $ 92,462     $ 226,357     $ 195,293  
Unallocated interest income earned on corporate cash
    397       140       895       173  
Elimination of intersegment revenues
    (3,725 )     (3,350 )     (7,608 )     (6,898 )
Total consolidated revenues, including interest income
  $ 107,376     $ 89,252     $ 219,644     $ 188,568  
Segment operating income before depreciation, amortization
   and allocation of corporate overhead
  $ 48,563     $ 37,140     $ 102,462     $ 82,415  
Depreciation and amortization
    (25,463 )     (22,806 )     (50,863 )     (45,271 )
Net unallocated expenses relating to corporate overhead
    (10,024 )     (6,862 )     (18,444 )     (12,783 )
(Loss) income from unconsolidated joint ventures
    -       (13 )     444       (25 )
Loss on fair value remeasurement of equity method investment
    -       -       (122 )      -  
Income tax provision
    (156 )     (142 )     (312 )     (285 )
Income from continuing operations
  $ 12,920     $ 7,317     $ 33,165     $ 24,051  
                                 
Total segment assets
  $ 3,172,919     $ 2,571,514     $ 3,172,919     $ 2,571,514  
Unallocated corporate assets
    67,590       49,576       67,590       49,576  
Total assets at June 30,
  $ 3,240,509     $ 2,621,090     $ 3,240,509     $ 2,621,090  

 
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AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
16.  Subsequent Events

July 2012 Equity Offering:  On July 16, 2012, ACC completed an equity offering, consisting of the sale of 17,250,000 shares of ACC’s common stock at a price of $44.25 per share, including 2,250,000 shares issued as a result of the exercise of the underwriters’ overallotment option in full at closing.  The offering generated gross proceeds of approximately $763.3 million.  The aggregate proceeds to ACC, net of the underwriting discount and estimated expenses of the offering, were approximately $731.9 million.  The Company used $251.0 million of the offering proceeds to pay down the outstanding balance on its revolving credit facility in full.

Pending Property Portfolio Acquisition:  In July 2012, the Company substantially completed its due diligence investigation relating to the acquisition of 15 student housing properties with 6,579 beds, including two properties and an additional phase at an existing property currently under development.  The Company will acquire the portfolio for $627.0 million.  The acquisition consideration consists of the assumption of approximately $231.6 million of outstanding mortgage debt, the issuance of between $15 million and $50 million in the form of units of common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership, and between $345.4 million and $380.4 million in cash, with the final allocation between the unit and cash consideration to be determined by the seller prior to closing.

Mortgage Loan Payoffs:  On July 31, 2012, the Company paid off approximately $23.0 million of fixed rate mortgage debt secured by two of our wholly-owned properties (Raiders Pass and The Woods at Greenland).  This mortgage debt was paid off prior to the scheduled maturity date of October 1, 2012 and had a weighted average interest rate per annum of 5.82%.

Distributions:  On August 1, 2012, the Company declared a second quarter 2012 distribution per share of $0.3375 which will be paid on August 28, 2012 to all common stockholders of record as of August 14, 2012.  At the same time, the Operating Partnership will pay an equivalent amount per unit to holders of common OP Units, as well as the quarterly cumulative preferential distribution to holders of Series A preferred units (see Note 9).
 
 
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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. We caution investors that any forward-looking statements presented in this report, or which management may make orally or in writing from time to time, are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. When used, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “result” and similar expressions, do not relate solely to historical matters and are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and may be affected by known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties and factors that are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. We caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and will be impacted by actual events when they occur after we make such statements. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on past forward-looking statements, which are based on results and trends at the time they were made, to anticipate future results or trends.

Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: general risks affecting the real estate industry; risks associated with changes in University admission or housing policies; risks associated with the availability and terms of financing and the use of debt to fund acquisitions and developments; failure to manage effectively our growth and expansion into new markets or to integrate acquisitions successfully; risks and uncertainties affecting property development and construction; risks associated with downturns in the national and local economies, volatility in capital and credit markets, increases in interest rates, and volatility in the securities markets; costs of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other similar laws; potential liability for uninsured losses and environmental contamination; risks associated with our Company’s potential failure to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as amended, and possible adverse changes in tax and environmental laws; and the other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” contained in Item 1A of this report.

Our Company and Our Business

Overview

American Campus Communities, Inc. (“ACC”) is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that commenced operations effective with the completion of an initial public offering (“IPO”) on August 17, 2004. Through ACC’s controlling interest in American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P. (“ACCOP”), ACC is one of the largest owners, managers and developers of high quality student housing properties in the United States in terms of beds owned and under management. ACC is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered equity REIT with expertise in the acquisition, design, financing, development, construction management, leasing and management of student housing properties. ACC’s common stock is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker symbol “ACC.”  References to the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” mean collectively ACC, ACCOP and those entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by ACC and/or ACCOP.  References to the “Operating Partnership” mean collectively ACCOP and those entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by ACCOP.  Unless otherwise indicated, the accompanying discussion applies to both the Company and the Operating Partnership.

Property Portfolio

As of June 30, 2012, our total owned property portfolio contained 124 properties, consisting of owned off-campus student housing properties that are in close proximity to colleges and universities, American Campus Equity (“ACE®”) properties operated under ground/facility leases with university systems, on-campus participating properties operated under ground/facility leases with the related university systems, and one property containing a retail shopping center which we plan to develop into a mixed-use community including both student housing and retail.  Of the 124 properties, 18 were under development as of June 30, 2012.  Our communities contain modern housing units and are supported by a resident assistant system and other student-oriented programming, with many offering resort-style amenities.
 
 
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As of June 30, 2012, through ACC’s taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”) entities, we provided third-party management and leasing services for 29 properties, bringing our total owned and third-party managed portfolio to 153 properties.  Third-party management and leasing services are typically provided pursuant to management contracts that have initial terms that range from one to five years.  Below is a summary of our property portfolio as of June 30, 2012:

Property portfolio:
 
Properties
   
Units
   
Beds
 
Wholly-owned operating properties:
                 
  Off-campus properties (1)
    98       17,644       56,114  
  On-campus ACE
    4       1,469       4,595  
Subtotal – operating properties
    102       19,113       60,709  
                         
Wholly-owned properties under development:
                       
  Off-campus properties (2)
    10       1,443       5,346  
  On-campus ACE
    8       1,658       5,574  
Subtotal – properties under development
    18       3,101       10,920  
                         
Total wholly-owned properties
    120       22,214       71,629  
                         
On-campus participating properties
    4       1,863       4,519  
                         
Total owned property portfolio
    124       24,077       76,148  
                         
Managed properties
    29       9,374       23,727  
                         
Total property portfolio
    153       33,451       99,875  
 
  (1) Includes one property which contains a retail shopping center that we plan to redevelop into a mixed-use community including both student housing and retail.
     
  (2) Includes University Edge, a 201-unit, 608-bed property we did not own as of June 30, 2012 but are obligated to purchase as long as the developer meets certain construction completion deadlines.  The development of the property is anticipated to be completed in August 2012. 

 
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Wholly-owned development activity

As of June 30, 2012, we had 17 properties under construction (which excludes University Edge, a property we are obligated to purchase as long as the developer meets certain construction completion deadlines, with an estimated completion date of August 2012) with estimated completion dates of August 2012 through September 2013.  Below is a summary of our properties under construction as of June 30, 2012:

Project
 
Project Type
 
Location
 
Primary University Served
 
Units
 
Beds
 
Estimated
Project
Cost
 
Total Costs Incurred
 
Scheduled to Open for Occupancy
University Pointe at
  College Station
 
ACE
 
Portland, OR
 
Portland State
  University
 
282
 
978
 
$       87,800
 
$               76,201
 
September 2012
                                 
Casas del Rio
 
ACE
 
Albuquerque, NM
 
University of New
  Mexico
 
283
 
1,028
 
39,400
 
32,085
 
August 2012
                                 
The Suites
 
ACE
 
Flagstaff, AZ
 
Northern Arizona
  University
 
275
 
550
 
28,100
 
22,245
 
August 2012
                                 
Hilltop Townhomes
 
ACE
 
Flagstaff, AZ
 
Northern Arizona
  University
 
144
 
576
 
32,500
 
26,724
 
August 2012
                                 
U Club on Frey
 
Off-campus
 
Kennesaw, GA
 
Kennesaw State
  University
 
114
 
456
 
22,500
 
20,078
 
August 2012
                                 
Campus Edge on UTA
  Boulevard
 
Off-campus
 
Arlington, TX
 
Univ. of Texas at
  Arlington
 
128
 
488
 
24,900
 
19,934
 
August 2012
                                 
U Club Townhomes on
  Marion Pugh
 
Off-campus
 
College Station,
  TX
 
Texas A&M
  University
 
160
 
640
 
34,100
 
32,070
 
August 2012
                                 
Villas on Rensch
 
Off-campus
 
Amherst, NY
 
University at
  Buffalo
 
153
 
610
 
44,800
 
40,242
 
August 2012
                                 
The Village at Overton
  Park
 
Off-campus
 
Lubbock, TX
 
Texas Tech
  University
 
163
 
612
 
34,800
 
30,651
 
August 2012
                                 
Casa de Oro
 
ACE
 
Glendale, AZ
 
Arizona State
  University
 
109
 
365
 
14,600
 
8,887
 
August 2012
                                 
The Villas at Vista del
  Sol
 
ACE
 
Tempe, AZ
 
Arizona State
  University
 
104
 
400
 
21,900
 
16,166
 
August 2012
 
SUBTOTAL – 2012 DELIVERIES
 
 
1,915
 
 
6,703
 
 
    $    385,400
 
 
$           325,283
   
                                 
Manzanita Hall
 
ACE
 
Tempe, AZ
 
Arizona State
  University
 
241
 
816
 
50,300
 
7,421
 
August 2013
                                 
The Callaway House
 
Off-campus
 
Austin, TX
 
The University of
  Texas at Austin
 
219
 
753
 
60,100
 
9,441
 
August 2013
                                 
Drexel University
 
ACE
 
Philadelphia, PA
 
Drexel University
 
220
 
861
 
97,600
 
17,342
 
September 2013
                                 
U Club Townhomes on Woodward
 
Off-campus
 
Tallahassee, FL
 
Florida State
  University
 
112
 
448
 
29,000
 
7,561
 
August 2013
                                 
Townhomes at Overton Park
 
Off-campus
 
Lubbock, TX
 
Texas Tech
  University
 
112
 
448
 
29,200
 
8,790
 
August 2013
                                 
601 Copeland
 
Off-campus
 
Tallahassee, FL
 
Florida State 
University
 
81
 
283
 
21,200
 
2,397
 
August 2013
                     
SUBTOTAL – 2013 DELIVERIES
 
985
 
3,609
 
$     287,400
 
$               52,952
   
                     
TOTAL – ALL PROJECTS
 
2,900
 
10,312
 
$     672,800
 
$             378,235
   

Acquisitions

As discussed in more detail in Note 3 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 herein, during the six months ended June 30, 2012, we acquired three properties containing 1,870 beds for a combined purchase price of $75.5 million.
 
 
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Third-Party Development Services

Through ACC’s TRS entities, we provide development and construction management services for student housing properties owned by colleges and universities, charitable foundations and others.  During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we commenced construction on three third-party development projects.  The first project will serve graduate students attending Princeton University and has total third-party development fees of $3.2 million, with $1.3 million earned during the six months ended June 30, 2012.  The second project is located in Ashland, Oregon, will serve students attending Southern Oregon University and has total third-party development fees of $2.3 million, with $1.3 million of those fees earned during the six months ended June 30, 2012.  The third project is located on the College of Staten Island campus in the City University of New York system and has total third-party development fees of $2.6 million, with $1.4 million of those fees earned during the six months ended June 30, 2012.  As of June 30, 2012, we were under contract on a total of eight third-party development projects that are currently in progress and whose fees range from $0.4 million to $4.6 million. As of June 30, 2012, fees of approximately $5.3 million remained to be earned by us with respect to these projects, which have scheduled completion dates of August 2012 through August 2014.

ATM Equity Program

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, ACC sold approximately 1.8 million shares at a weighted average price of $41.61 per share under its 2011 at-the-market share offering program (the “ATM Equity Program”).  Net proceeds received under this program during the six months ended June 30, 2012 totaled approximately $73.9 million, after payment of approximately $1.1 million of commissions paid to sales agents.

In July 2012, ACC completed an equity offering in which it sold 17.25 million shares at a price of $44.25 per share.  See Note 16 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 herein for further information.
 
 
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Results of Operations

Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011

The following table presents our results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, including the amount and percentage change in these results between the two periods.

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
             
   
2012
   
2011
   
Change ($)
   
Change (%)
 
Revenues
                       
  Wholly-owned properties
  $ 96,561     $ 81,801     $ 14,760       18.0 %
  On-campus participating properties
    4,712       4,457       255       5.7 %
  Third-party development services
    3,866       758       3,108       410.0 %
  Third-party management services
    1,638       1,803       (165 )     (9.2 %)
  Resident services
    185       274       (89 )     (32.5 %)
Total revenues
    106,962       89,093       17,869       20.1 %
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
  Wholly-owned properties
    45,160       37,348       7,812       20.9 %
  On-campus participating properties
    2,801       2,881       (80 )     (2.8 %)
  Third-party development and management services
    2,626       2,631       (5 )     (0.2 %)
  General and administrative
    4,638       3,278       1,360       41.5 %
  Depreciation and amortization
    24,482       21,477       3,005       14.0 %
  Ground/facility leases
    804       658       146       22.2 %
Total operating expenses
    80,511       68,273       12,238       17.9 %
                                 
Operating income
    26,451       20,820       5,631       27.0 %
                                 
Nonoperating income and (expenses)
                               
  Interest income
    414       159       255       160.4 %
  Interest expense
    (12,808 )     (12,178 )     (630 )     5.2 %
  Amortization of deferred financing costs
    (981 )     (1,329 )     348       (26.2 %)
  Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures
    -       (13 )     13       (100.0 %)
Total nonoperating expenses
    (13,375 )     (13,361 )     (14 )     0.1 %
                                 
Income before income taxes and discontinued operations
    13,076       7,459       5,617       75.3 %
Income tax provision
    (156 )     (142 )     (14 )     9.9 %
Income from continuing operations
    12,920       7,317       5,603       76.6 %
                                 
Discontinued operations
                               
  Income attributable to discontinued operations
    4       290       (286 )     (98.6 %)
  Gain from disposition of real estate
    83       14,574       (14,491 )     (99.4 %)
Total discontinued operations
    87       14,864       (14,777 )     (99.4 %)
                                 
Net income
    13,007       22,181       (9,174 )     (41.4 %)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
                               
  Redeemable noncontrolling interests
    (188 )     (334 )     146       (43.7 %)
  Partially owned properties
    (491 )     (107 )     (384 )     358.9 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (679 )     (441 )     (238 )     54.0 %
Net income attributable to common shareholders
  $ 12,328     $ 21,740     $ (9,412 )     (43.3 %)

Same Store and New Property Operations

We define our same store property portfolio as wholly-owned properties that were owned and/or operating for both of the entire periods being compared, and which are not conducting or planning to conduct substantial development or redevelopment activities or are classified as Held for Sale in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 
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Same store revenues are defined as revenues generated from our same store portfolio and consist of rental revenue earned from student leases as well as other income items such as utility income, damages, parking income, summer conference rent, application and administration fees, income from retail tenants, and income earned by one of our taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRS”) from ancillary activities such as the provision of food services.

Same store operating expenses are defined as operating expenses generated from our same store portfolio and include usual and customary expenses incurred to operate a property such as payroll, maintenance, utilities, marketing, general and administrative costs, insurance, property taxes, and bad debt.  Same store operating expenses also include an allocation of payroll and other administrative costs related to corporate management and oversight.

A reconciliation of our same store and new property operations to our consolidated statements of comprehensive income is set forth below:

   
Same Store Properties
   
New properties (1)
   
Total - All Properties (1)
 
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Number of properties
    90       90       13       1       103       91  
Number of beds
    53,160       53,160       8,233       480       61,393       53,640  
                                                 
Revenues (2)
  $ 84,214     $ 81,544     $ 12,532     $ 531     $ 96,746     $ 82,075  
Operating expenses
    38,373       37,050       6,787       298       45,160       37,348  

(1)
Does not include properties currently under construction and scheduled to open for occupancy in 2012 and 2013, with the exception of U Club Townhomes on Woodward (formerly referred to as Studio Green), a property purchased in November 2011.  A redevelopment of this property commenced in June 2012 and will include 448 beds upon its scheduled completion in August 2013.
(2)
Includes revenues which are reflected as resident services revenue on the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

Same Store Properties. The increase in revenue from our same store properties was primarily due to an increase in average rental rates for the 2011/2012 academic year.  Average occupancy for our same store portfolio remained relatively constant at 94.8% and 94.6% during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Future revenues will be dependent on our ability to maintain our current leases in effect for the 2011/2012 academic year and our ability to obtain appropriate rental rates and desired occupancy for the 2012/2013 academic year at our various properties during our leasing period, which typically begins in January and ends in August.

The increase in operating expenses for our same store properties was primarily due to our successful resolution of the property tax appeals process for certain of our same store properties during the three months ended June 30, 2011, which resulted in reductions to property tax expense of approximately $0.9 million.  The remaining increase is a result of general inflationary increases, offset by a decrease in utility costs as a result of the mild winter weather experienced at many properties.  We anticipate that operating expenses for our same store property portfolio for the full year ended December 31, 2012 will increase slightly as compared with 2011 as a result of general inflation.

New Property Operations.  Our new properties consist of the following: (i) Campus Trails, a property that experienced significant property damage in April 2010 as a result of a fire in which 72 beds were destroyed and reopened for occupancy in August 2011; (ii) four owned development projects that opened for occupancy in August 2011; (iii) University Shoppes - Orlando, acquired in July 2011; (iv) Eagles Trail, acquired in September 2011, (v) U Club Townhomes on Woodard (formally referred to as Studio Green), acquired in November 2011 and currently being redeveloped into a 448-bed townhome community scheduled to open for occupancy in August 2013; (vi) 26 West and The Varsity, both acquired in December 2011, (vii) University Heights- Knoxville, acquired from Fund II in January 2012, (viii) Avalon Heights, acquired in May 2012, and (ix) University Commons, acquired in June 2012. These new properties contributed an additional $12.0 million of revenues and an additional $6.5 million of operating expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011.
 
 
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On-Campus Participating Properties (“OCPP”) Operations

We had four participating properties containing 4,519 beds which were operating during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.  Revenues from our participating properties increased to $4.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2012 from $4.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of $0.2 million.  This increase was primarily a result of an increase in average rental rates for the 2011/2012 academic year, offset by a decrease in average occupancy from 44.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 to 42.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2012.  Occupancy at our on-campus participating properties is low during the summer months due to the expiration of the 9-month leases concurrent with the end of the spring semester.

At these properties, operating expenses decreased slightly from $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 to $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012, a decrease of $0.1 million.  We anticipate that operating expenses in 2012 will increase slightly as compared with 2011 as a result of general inflation. 

Third-Party Development Services Revenue

Third-party development services revenue increased by approximately $3.1 million, from $0.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2011 to $3.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012.  This increase was primarily due to the closing of bond financing and commencement of construction for the Southern Oregon University projects and the commencement of construction on the Lakeside Graduate Community at Princeton University during the three months ended June 30, 2012, which contributed an additional $2.6 million of revenue during that period.  During the three months ended June 30, 2012, we had eight projects in progress with an average contractual fee of approximately $2.0 million, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2011 in which we had four projects in progress with an average contractual fee of approximately $3.0 million.

Development services revenues are dependent on our ability to successfully be awarded such projects, the amount of the contractual fee related to the project and the timing and completion of the development and construction of the project.  In addition, to the extent projects are completed under budget, we may be entitled to a portion of such savings, which are recognized as revenue when performance has been agreed upon by all parties, or when performance has been verified by an independent third-party.  It is possible that projects for which we have deferred pre-development costs will not close and that we will not be reimbursed for such costs.  The pre-development costs associated therewith will ordinarily be charged against income for the then-current period.

Third-Party Management Services Revenue

Third-party management services revenue decreased by approximately $0.2 million, from $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 to $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012.  This decrease was primarily a result of the discontinuation of a management contract in which we recognized a portion of a $0.3 million termination fee during the three months ended June 30, 2011.  We anticipate third-party management services revenue to decrease slightly in 2012 primarily as a result of the discontinuation of three management contracts in early 2012 that contributed approximately $0.3 million of management services revenue during the year ended December 31, 2011.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses increased by approximately $1.3 million, from $3.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2011 to $4.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012.  This increase was a result of $0.7 million of acquisition-related costs incurred during the three months ended June 30, 2012 related to the pending acquisition of a portfolio of 15 properties.  The remaining increase is a result of additional salary and benefits expense, public company costs and other general inflationary factors experienced during the three months ended June 30, 2012.  We anticipate general and administrative expenses to increase in 2012 as a result of the acquisition-related costs discussed above and increased salary and benefits expense, including restricted stock award amortization, increased public company expenses, anticipated increases in travel related expenditures and general inflationary increases.
 
 
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Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization increased by approximately $3.0 million, from $21.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2011 to $24.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012.  This increase was primarily due to additional depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $3.0 million recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2012 related to our acquisition of five properties during 2011 and three properties during 2012, and the completion of construction and opening of four owned development properties in August 2011, which contributed an additional $1.1 million of depreciation expense.  These increases were offset by a decrease in the amortization of in-place leases of approximately $1.1 million related to 14 properties purchased from joint ventures with Fidelity in 2010.  The value assigned to in-place leases upon acquisition of the properties was fully amortized by the end of 2011.  We expect depreciation and amortization expense to increase significantly in 2012 as a result of properties acquired during 2011 and 2012, the anticipated acquisition of a 15-property portfolio during the latter half of 2012, the completion of four owned development projects in August 2011 and the anticipated completion of 11 owned development projects scheduled to open for occupancy in Fall 2012.

Ground/Facility Leases

Ground/facility leases expense increased by approximately $0.1 million, from $0.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2011 to $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012.  This increase was primarily due to overall improvements in operations experienced at two of our on-campus participating properties during the three months ended June 30, 2012, which increased the University’s share of the cash flow available for distribution.  We anticipate ground/facility leases expense to increase in 2012 as a result of the completion of construction and commencement of operations of two ACE development projects in August 2011 and the anticipated completion of six ACE development projects scheduled to open for occupancy in Fall 2012.

Interest Income

Interest income increased by approximately $0.2 million, from $0.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2011 to $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012.  This increase was primarily due to interest earned on a loan made to the noncontrolling partner in a joint venture that owns The Varsity, a property purchased in December 2011.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased by approximately $0.6 million, from $12.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2011 to $12.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012.  We experienced an increase in interest expense of approximately $1.9 million on our corporate-level debt related to an additional borrowing of $150 million in January 2012 under our unsecured term loan, as well as increased borrowings under our revolving credit facility.  This increase was offset by a decrease of approximately $0.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the prior year as a result of mortgage and construction loans paid off during 2011 and 2012.  In addition, interest expense decreased as a result of an increase in capitalized interest of approximately $0.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the prior year due to the timing and volume of construction activities on our owned development projects during the respective periods.

We expect interest expense to increase in 2012 as a result of the timing of increased borrowings under our unsecured term loan, an anticipated unsecured bond offering in 2012 and mortgage debt assumed during 2012 related to property acquisitions, which will be slightly offset by reduced interest expense due to the payoff of mortgage and construction debt in 2011 and mortgage debt scheduled to mature in 2012, as well as increased capitalized interest associated with our increased owned development activity.

Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs

Amortization of deferred financing costs decreased approximately $0.3 million, from $1.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2011 to $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012.  This decrease was primarily a result of mortgage and construction debt paid off during 2011 and 2012.  We expect amortization of deferred financing costs in 2012 to increase as a result of mortgage debt assumed during 2012 related to property acquisitions, offset by mortgage and construction debt paid off in 2011 and 2012.
 
 
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Discontinued Operations

Discontinued operations on the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income includes the following wholly-owned properties: (i) Pirates Cove, sold in April 2012 for a sales price of $27.5 million, (ii) Campus Club – Statesboro, sold in May 2011 for a sales price of $34.5 million; (iii) Villas on Apache, sold in April 2011 for a sales price of $14.8 million, (iv) River Club Apartments, sold in April 2011 for a sales price of $23.0 million; and (v) River Walk Townhomes, sold in April 2011 for a sales price of $9.7 million.  Refer to Note 4 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 herein for a table summarizing the results of operations of the properties classified within discontinued operations.

Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011

The following table presents our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, including the amount and percentage change in these results between the two periods.

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
       
   
2012
   
2011
   
Change ($)
   
Change (%)
 
Revenues
                       
  Wholly-owned properties
  $ 196,151     $ 167,425     $ 28,726       17.2 %
  On-campus participating properties
    12,679       12,104       575       4.8 %
  Third-party development services
    5,960       4,582       1,378       30.1 %
  Third-party management services
    3,396       3,633       (237 )     (6.5 %)
  Resident services
    528       615       (87 )     (14.1 %)
Total revenues
    218,714       188,359       30,355       16.1 %
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
  Wholly-owned properties
    88,883       74,942       13,941       18.6 %
  On-campus participating properties
    5,296       4,625       671       14.5 %
  Third-party development and management services
    5,411       5,313       98       1.8 %
  General and administrative
    8,178       6,051       2,127       35.2 %
  Depreciation and amortization
    48,881       42,712       6,169       14.4 %
  Ground/facility leases
    1,768       1,814       (46 )     (2.5 %)
Total operating expenses
    158,417       135,457       22,960       17.0 %
                                 
Operating income
    60,297       52,902       7,395       14.0 %
                                 
Nonoperating income and (expenses)
                               
  Interest income
    930       209       721       345.0 %
  Interest expense
    (26,090 )     (26,191 )     101       (0.4 %)
  Amortization of deferred financing costs
    (1,982 )     (2,559 )     577       (22.5 %)
  Income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures
    444       (25 )     469       (1,876.0 %)
  Other nonoperating loss
    (122 )     -       (122 )     100.0 %
Total nonoperating expenses
    (26,820 )     (28,566 )     1,746       (6.1 %)
                                 
Income before income taxes and discontinued operations
    33,477       24,336       9,141       37.6 %
Income tax provision
    (312 )     (285 )     (27 )     9.5 %
Income from continuing operations
    33,165       24,051       9,114       37.9 %
                                 
Discontinued operations
                               
  Income attributable to discontinued operations
    564       1,436       (872 )     (60.7 %)
  Gain from disposition of real estate
    83       14,574       (14,491 )     (99.4 %)
Total discontinued operations
    647       16,010       (15,363 )     (96.0 %)
                                 
Net income
    33,812       40,061       (6,249 )     (15.6 %)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
                               
  Redeemable noncontrolling interests
    (475 )     (621 )     146       (23.5 %)
  Partially owned properties
    (983 )     (287 )     (696 )     242.5 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (1,458 )     (908 )     (550 )     60.6 %
Net income attributable to common
  shareholders
  $ 32,354     $ 39,153     $ (6,799 )     (17.4 %)
 
 
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Wholly-Owned Properties Operations

A reconciliation of our same store and new property operations to our consolidated statements of comprehensive income is set forth below:

   
Same Store Properties
   
New properties (1)
   
Total - All Properties (1)
 
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Number of properties
    90       90       13       1       103       91  
Number of beds
    53,160       53,160       8,233       480       61,393       53,640  
                                                 
Revenues (2)
  $ 172,093     $ 166,951     $ 24,586     $ 1,089     $ 196,679     $ 168,040  
Operating expenses
    76,350       74,382       12,533       560       88,883       74,942  

(1)
Does not include properties currently under construction and scheduled to open for occupancy in 2012 and 2013, with the exception of U Club Townhomes on Woodward (formerly referred to as Studio Green), a property purchased in November 2011.  A redevelopment of this property commenced in June 2012 and will include 448 beds upon its scheduled completion in August 2013.
(2)
Includes revenues which are reflected as resident services revenue on the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

Same Store Properties.  The increase in revenue from our same store properties was primarily due to an increase in average rental rates for the 2011/2012 academic year, as average occupancy for our same store portfolio remained constant at 96.6% for both six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The increase in operating expenses for our same store properties was primarily due to general inflationary increases, offset by a decrease in utility costs as a result of the mild winter weather experienced at many properties.

New Property Operations.  Our new properties consist of the following: (i) Campus Trails, a property that experienced significant property damage in April 2010 as a result of a fire in which 72 beds were destroyed and reopened for occupancy in August 2011; (ii) four owned development projects that opened for occupancy in August 2011; (iii) University Shoppes - Orlando, acquired in July 2011; (iv) Eagles Trail, acquired in September 2011, (v) U Club Townhomes on Woodard (formally referred to as Studio Green), acquired in November 2011 and currently being redeveloped into a 448-bed townhome community scheduled to open for occupancy in August 2013; (vi) 26 West and The Varsity, both acquired in December 2011, (vii) University Heights- Knoxville, acquired from Fund II in January 2012, (viii) Avalon Heights, acquired in May 2012, and (ix) University Commons, acquired in June 2012.  These new properties contributed an additional $23.5 million of revenues and an additional $12.0 million of operating expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011.

On-Campus Participating Properties (“OCPP”) Operations

We had four participating properties containing 4,519 beds which were operating during both six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.  Revenues from our participating properties increased to $12.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012 from $12.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of $0.6 million.  This increase was primarily a result of an increase in average rental rates for the 2011/2012 academic year, offset by a slight decrease in average occupancy from 70.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 to 70.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2012.

At these properties, operating expenses increased from $4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 to $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, an increase of $0.7 million.  This increase was primarily due to a utility refund of approximately $0.7 million received at one of the properties during the six months ended June 30, 2011.   
 
 
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Third-Party Development Services Revenue

Third-party development services revenue increase by approximately $1.4 million, from $4.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011 to $6.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  This increase was primarily due to the closing of bond financing and commencement of construction for the Southern Oregon University and College of Staten Island projects and the commencement of construction on the Lakeside Graduate Community at Princeton University during the six months ended June 30, 2012, which contributed an additional $4.0 million of revenue during that period.  This increase was offset by the closing of bond financing and commencement of construction for the Illinois State and Northern Illinois University projects during the six months ended June 30, 2011, which contributed an additional $2.4 million of revenue during that period.  During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we had eight projects in progress with an average contractual fee of approximately $2.0 million, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2011 in which we had four projects in progress with an average contractual fee of approximately $3.0 million.

Third-Party Management Services Revenue

Third-party management services revenue decreased by approximately $0.2 million, from $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 to $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  This decrease was primarily a result of the discontinuation of a management contract in which we recognized a portion of a $0.3 million termination fee during the six months ended June 30, 2011.
 
 
General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses increased by approximately $2.1 million, from $6.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011 to $8.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  This increase was a result of $0.7 million of acquisition-related costs incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2012 related to the pending acquisition of a portfolio of 15 properties.  The remaining increase is a result of additional salary and benefits expense, public company costs and other general inflationary factors experienced during the six months ended June 30, 2012.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization increased by approximately $6.2 million, from $42.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011 to $48.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  This increase was primarily due to additional depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $5.8 million recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2012 related to our acquisition of five properties during 2011 and three properties during 2012, and the completion of construction and opening of four owned development properties in August 2011, which contributed an additional $2.1 million of depreciation expense. These increases were offset by a decrease in the amortization of in-place leases of approximately $2.3 million related to 14 properties purchased from joint ventures with Fidelity in 2010.  The value assigned to in-place leases upon acquisition of the properties was fully amortized by the end of 2011.

Interest Income

Interest income increased by approximately $0.7 million, from $0.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011 to $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  This increase was primarily due to interest earned on a loan made to the noncontrolling partner in a joint venture that owns The Varsity, a property purchased in December 2011.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased by approximately $0.1 million, from $26.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011 to $26.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  We experienced a decrease in interest expense of approximately $2.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the prior year as a result of mortgage and construction loans paid off during 2011 and 2012.  In addition, interest expense decreased as a result of an increase in capitalized interest of $2.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the prior year due to the timing and volume of construction activities on our owned development projects during the respective periods.  These decreases were offset by $4.3 million of additional interest expense on our corporate-level debt related to an additional borrowing of $150 million in January 2012 under our unsecured term loan, as well as increased borrowings under our revolving credit facility.  See Note 8 contained in Item 8 herein for a more detailed discussion of the amendment to our unsecured term loan and revolving credit facility executed in January 2012.
 
 
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Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs

Amortization of deferred financing costs decreased approximately $0.6 million, from $2.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011 to $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  This decrease was primarily a result of mortgage and construction debt paid off during 2011 and 2012.

Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

We reported income from unconsolidated joint ventures of approximately $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to loss from unconsolidated joint ventures of $25,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  This increase was due to our share of a gain on debt restructuring recorded by Fund II during the six months ended June 30, 2012.  Immediately prior to our acquisition of University Heights- Knoxville from Fund II in January 2012, Fund II negotiated a Settlement Agreement with the lender of the property’s mortgage loan whereby the lender agreed to accept a discounted amount that was less than the original principal amount of the loan as payment in full.  Accordingly, Fund II recorded a gain on debt restructuring of $4.2 million, of which our 10% share was $0.4 million.

Other Nonoperating Loss

Other nonoperating loss of approximately $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 represents a loss recorded to remeasure our equity method investment in Fund II, in which we held a 10% interest, to fair value immediately prior to our acquisition in January 2012 of the remaining 90% interest in University Heights- Knoxville, the final property owned by Fund II.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued operations on the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income includes the following wholly-owned properties: (i) Pirates Cove, sold in April 2012 for a sales price of $27.5 million, (ii) Campus Club – Statesboro, sold in May 2011 for a sales price of $34.5 million; (iii) Villas on Apache, sold in April 2011 for a sales price of $14.8 million, (iv) River Club Apartments, sold in April 2011 for a sales price of $23.0 million; and (v) River Walk Townhomes, sold in April 2011 for a sales price of $9.7 million.  Refer to Note 4 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 herein for a table summarizing the results of operations of the properties classified within discontinued operations.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Balances and Cash Flows

As of June 30, 2012, excluding our on-campus participating properties, we had $44.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as compared to $37.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as of December 31, 2011.  Restricted cash primarily consists of escrow accounts held by lenders and resident security deposits, as required by law in certain states.  The following discussion relates to changes in cash due to operating, investing and financing activities, which are presented in our consolidated statements of cash flows included in Item 8 herein.

Operating Activities: For the six months ended June 30, 2012, net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $81.4 million, as compared to $52.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of $28.6 million.  This increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to operating cash flows provided from the timing of the acquisition of five properties in 2011 and three properties in 2012, the completion of construction and opening of four owned development projects in August 2011, and improved operations at our same store wholly-owned properties.
 
Investing Activities: Investing activities utilized approximately $262.9 million and $11.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The $251.3 million increase in cash utilized in investing activities was primarily a result of the following: (i) a $116.2 million increase in cash used to fund the construction of our wholly-owned development properties, as 17 wholly-owned properties were under construction during the six months ended June 30, 2012, of which 11 are scheduled for completion in Fall 2012, as compared to 11 wholly-owned properties that were under construction during the six months ended June 30, 2011, of which four completed construction in August 2011; (ii) a $67.6 million increase in cash paid to acquire properties and undeveloped land; (iii) a 52.7 million decrease in net proceeds received from the disposition of real estate, as four unencumbered wholly-owned properties were sold during the six months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to one unencumbered wholly-owned property during the six months ended June 30, 2012; and (iv) an earnest money deposit of $12.5 million was made during the six months ended June 30, 2012, in connection with a pending acquisition of a 15-property portfolio.
 
 
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Financing Activities: Cash provided by financing activities totaled approximately $176.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to $106.4 million used for financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  The $283.2 million increase in cash provided by financing activities was primarily a result of the following: (i) a $209.3 million decrease in cash used to pay off maturing mortgage and construction debt; (ii) a $62.1 million increase in proceeds from construction loans used to partially fund the construction of four wholly-owned development properties, scheduled to open for occupancy in August and September 2012; (iii) a $50.0 million increase in proceeds (net of pay-offs) received from our term loan, and (iv) a $3.4 million decrease in debt issuance and assumption costs as a result of $6.4 million paid to close on our $650 million unsecured credit facility in May 2011, as compared to $3.2 million paid to amend and expand our unsecured credit facility in January 2012.  These increases were offset by (i) a $27.0 million decrease in proceeds (net of paydowns) received from our revolving credit facilities (ii) an $8.9 million decrease in net proceeds raised through the issuance of common stock; and (iii) a $4.8 million increase in distributions to stockholders during the six months ended June 30, 2012, as a result of the issuance of common stock in connection with our ATM Equity Programs.

Liquidity Needs, Sources and Uses of Capital

As of June 30, 2012, our short-term liquidity needs included, but were not limited to, the following: (i) anticipated distribution payments to our common and restricted stockholders totaling approximately $101.7 million based on an assumed annual cash distribution of $1.35 per share based on the number of our shares outstanding as of June 30, 2012, (ii) anticipated distribution payments to our Operating Partnership unitholders totaling approximately $1.3 million based on an assumed annual distribution of $1.35 per common unit and a cumulative preferential per annum cash distribution rate of 5.99% on our Series A preferred units based on the number of units outstanding as of June 30, 2012, (iii) cash consideration in the range of $345.4 million to $380.4 million for the pending acquisition of a 15-property portfolio expected to close during the third quarter of 2012; (iv) the pay-off of approximately $89.4 million of fixed-rate mortgage debt scheduled to mature during the next 12 months, (v) estimated development costs over the next 12 months totaling approximately $297.6 million for our wholly-owned properties currently under construction, (vi) cash consideration of approximately $75.5 million for the acquisition of two properties expected to close during the third quarter of 2012, one of which we have the option to purchase and the other which we are obligated to purchase as long as the developer meets certain construction deadlines, (vii) funds for other development projects scheduled to commence construction during the next 12 months, and (viii) potential future property acquisitions.

We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements by (i) borrowing under our existing credit facilities and construction loans discussed below, (ii) potentially disposing of properties depending on market conditions, (iii) issuing securities, including common stock, and (iv) utilizing net cash provided by operations.  In addition, during the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company was assigned a “Baa3” issuer rating by Moody’s Investors Service and a “BBB-” corporate credit rating by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services.  Both ratings are considered “investment grade” and indicated a stable outlook for the Company.  These ratings potentially provide us with access to the unsecured bond market, an additional avenue that can be used to fund our liquidity needs.

We may seek additional funds to undertake initiatives not contemplated by our business plan or obtain additional cushion against possible shortfalls.  We also may pursue additional financing as opportunities arise.  Future financings may include a range of different sizes or types of financing, including the incurrence of additional secured debt and the sale of additional debt or equity securities.  These funds may not be available on favorable terms or at all.  Our ability to obtain additional financing depends on several factors, including future market conditions, our success or lack of success in penetrating our markets, our future creditworthiness, and restrictions contained in agreements with our investors or lenders, including the restrictions contained in the agreements governing our revolving credit facilities and term loan.  These financings could increase our level of indebtedness or result in dilution to our equity holders.

   ATM Equity Programs

As discussed in more detail in Note 9 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 herein, during the six months ended June 30, 2012, we utilized our ATM share offering program to sell shares of our common stock into the existing trading market at current market prices.
 
 
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Unsecured Credit Facility

As discussed in more detail in Note 8 and Note 12 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 herein, in January 2012, we entered into a First Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “First Amendment”).  Pursuant to the First Amendment, our $200 million unsecured term loan was increased in size to $350 million, maturity dates were extended on both our term loan and revolving credit facility, and interest rate spreads were lowered to reflect current market terms.  In January 2012, we also entered into multiple interest rate swap agreements with notional amounts totaling $350 million that effectively fix our interest rate to 2.53% (0.88% + 1.65% spread) on the outstanding balance of our unsecured term loan.

As of June 30, 2012, the balance outstanding on our revolving credit facility totaled $241.0 million, bearing interest at a weighted average annual rate of 2.00%, and availability under the revolving credit facility totaled $209.0 million.  In July 2012, we completed an equity offering and used a portion of the offering proceeds to pay down the outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility in full.  See Note 16 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 herein for a detailed discussion of the equity offering.  The terms of the combined Credit Facility include certain restrictions and covenants, as discussed more fully in Note 8 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 herein, including covenants that restrict the amount of distributions that we can pay.  As of June 30, 2012, we were in compliance with all such covenants.
 
Secured Agency Facility
 
As discussed in more detail in Note 8 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 herein, we also have a $125 million secured revolving credit facility with a Freddie Mac lender.  As of June 30, 2012, the balance outstanding on the facility totaled $116.0 million, bearing interest at a weighted average annual rate of 2.42%.  The secured agency facility includes some, but not all, of the same financial covenants as the Credit Facility, as described above.  As of June 30, 2012, we were in compliance with all such covenants.
 
Distributions
 
We are required to distribute 90% of our REIT taxable income (excluding capital gains) on an annual basis in order to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.  Distributions to common stockholders are at the discretion of ACC’s Board of Directors. We may use borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facility to fund distributions.  The Board of Directors considers a number of factors when determining distribution levels, including market factors and our Company’s performance in addition to REIT requirements.

On August 1, 2012, we declared a second quarter 2012 distribution per share of $0.3375 which will be paid on August 28, 2012 to all common stockholders of record as of August 14, 2012.  At the same time, the Operating Partnership will pay an equivalent amount per unit to holders of common units, as well as the quarterly cumulative preferential distribution to holders of Series A preferred units.

Pre-Development Expenditures

Our third-party and owned development activities have historically required us to fund pre-development expenditures such as architectural fees, permits and deposits.  The closing and/or commencement of construction of these development projects is subject to a number of risks such as our inability to obtain financing on favorable terms and delays or refusals in obtaining necessary zoning, land use, building, and other required governmental permits and authorizations.  As such, we cannot always predict accurately the liquidity needs of these activities.  We frequently incur these pre-development expenditures before a financing commitment and/or required permits and authorizations have been obtained.  Accordingly, we bear the risk of the loss of these pre-development expenditures if financing cannot ultimately be arranged on acceptable terms or we are unable to successfully obtain the required permits and authorizations.  Historically, our third-party and owned development projects have been successfully structured and financed; however, these developments have at times been delayed beyond the period initially scheduled, causing revenue to be recognized in later periods.  As of June 30, 2012, we have deferred approximately $2.2 million in pre-development costs related to third-party and owned development projects that have not yet commenced construction.
 
 
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Indebtedness

As of June 30, 2012, we had approximately $1,621.1 million of outstanding consolidated indebtedness (excluding net unamortized debt discounts and debt premiums of approximately $4.4 million and $10.2 million, respectively), comprised of a $350.0 million balance on our unsecured term loan, $241.0 million balance on our unsecured revolving credit facility, $116.0 million balance on our secured agency facility, $835.0 million in mortgage and construction loans secured by our wholly-owned properties, $31.9 million in mortgage loans secured by two phases of an on-campus participating property and $47.2 million in bond issuances secured by three of our on-campus participating properties.  The weighted average interest rate on our consolidated indebtedness as of June 30, 2012 was 4.09% per annum.  As of June 30, 2012, approximately 27.7% of our total consolidated indebtedness was variable rate debt, comprised of our secured agency facility, unsecured revolving credit facility and three construction loans discussed below.
 
Wholly-Owned Properties

Mortgage debt:  The weighted average interest rate of the $743.5 million of wholly-owned mortgage debt was 5.59% per annum as of June 30, 2012.  Each of the mortgage loans is a non-recourse obligation subject to customary exceptions.  Each of these mortgages has a 30-year amortization, and none are cross-defaulted or cross-collateralized to any other indebtedness.  The loans generally may not be prepaid prior to maturity; in certain cases prepayment is allowed, subject to prepayment penalties.

Construction loans:  The development and construction of two on-campus ACE properties (The Suites and Hilltop Townhomes), which are scheduled to complete construction and open for occupancy in August 2012, are partially financed on a combined basis with a $45.4 million construction loan.  For each borrowing we have the option of choosing the Prime rate or one-, two-, three-, or six-month LIBOR plus 2.35%.  The loan requires payments of interest only during the term of the loan and any accrued interest and outstanding borrowings become due on the maturity date of May 16, 2014.  The term of loan can be extended through May 2016 through the exercise of two 12-month extension options.  As of June 30, 2012, the balance outstanding on the construction loan totaled $29.7 million, bearing interest at a weighted average rate per annum of 2.59%.  In addition, the development and construction of University Pointe at College Station, an on-campus ACE property scheduled to complete construction and open for occupancy in September 2012, is partially financed with a $57.5 million construction loan.  For each borrowing we have the option of choosing the Prime rate or one-, two-, three-, or six-month LIBOR plus 2.65%.  The loan requires payments of interest only during the term of the loan and any accrued interest and outstanding borrowings become due on the maturity date of December 2, 2013.  The term of loan can be extended through December 2017 through the exercise of two 24-month extension options.  As of June 30, 2012, the balance outstanding on the construction loan totaled $46.0 million, bearing interest at a weighted average rate per annum of 2.89%.

In addition, as discussed in more detail in Note 5 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 herein, we are consolidating a variable interest entity (“VIE”) that owns the University Edge property located in Kent, Ohio.  As a result, our construction loan payable balance includes $15.7 million related to the construction loan that is financing the development and construction of this property, which is anticipated to be complete in August 2012.  The total amount of the construction loan is $24.8 million, bearing interest at 3.0% per annum as of June 30, 2012.  The loan matures on January 29, 2014.  As the Company is not legally a party to this loan, and is only including the loan in its consolidated financial statements to comply with accounting guidance related to VIE’s, the creditor of this construction loan does not have recourse to the assets of the Company.
 
On-Campus Participating Properties

Bonds:  As discussed in Note 8 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 herein, three of our on-campus participating properties are 100% financed with project-based taxable bonds.  As of June 30, 2012, the bonds carry a balance of $47.2 million and bear interest at a weighted average rate per annum of 7.53%.  The loans encumbering the leasehold interests are non-recourse, subject to customary exceptions.

Mortgage loans:  The Cullen Oaks Phase I and Phase II on-campus participating properties are currently encumbered by mortgage loans with balances as of June 30, 2012 of approximately $15.9 million and $16.0 million, respectively.  The loans mature in February 2014 and bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.35%.  In connection with these loans, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement effective February 15, 2007 through February 15, 2014, that is designated to hedge our exposure to fluctuations on interest payments attributed to changes in interest rates associated with payments on the loans.  Under the terms of the interest rate swap agreement, we pay a fixed rate of 6.69% per annum and receive a floating rate of LIBOR plus 1.35%.  We have guaranteed payment of this property’s indebtedness.
 
 
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Funds From Operations (“FFO”)

The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) currently defines FFO as net income or loss attributable to common shares computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), excluding gains or losses from depreciable operating property sales, plus real estate depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.  We present FFO because we consider it an important supplemental measure of our operating performance and believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs, many of which present FFO when reporting their results.  FFO excludes GAAP historical cost depreciation and amortization of real estate and related assets, which assumes that the value of real estate diminishes ratably over time.  Historically, however, real estate values have risen or fallen with market conditions.  We therefore believe that FFO provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, and interest costs, among other items, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income.  We compute FFO in accordance with standards established by the Board of Governors of NAREIT in its March 1995 White Paper (as amended in November 1999 and April 2002), which may differ from the methodology for calculating FFO utilized by other equity REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs.

We also believe it is meaningful to present a measure we refer to as FFO-Modified, or FFOM, which reflects certain adjustments related to the economic performance of our on-campus participating properties and other nonrecurring items.  Under our participating ground leases, we and the participating university systems each receive 50% of the properties’ net cash available for distribution after payment of operating expenses, debt service (which includes significant amounts towards repayment of principal) and capital expenditures.  A substantial portion of our revenues attributable to these properties is reflective of cash that is required to be used for capital expenditures and for the amortization of applicable property indebtedness. These amounts do not increase our economic interest in these properties or otherwise benefit us since our interest in the properties terminates upon the repayment of the applicable property indebtedness.  Therefore, unlike the ownership of our wholly-owned properties, the unique features of our ownership interest in our on-campus participating properties cause the value of these properties to diminish over time.   For example, since the ground/facility leases under which we operate the participating properties require the reinvestment from operations of specified amounts for capital expenditures and for the repayment of debt while our interest in these properties terminates upon the repayment of the debt, such capital expenditures do not increase the value of the property to us and mortgage debt amortization only increases the equity of the ground lessor. Accordingly, we believe it is meaningful to modify FFO to exclude the operations of our on-campus participating properties and to consider their impact on our performance by including only that portion of our revenues from those properties that are reflective of our share of net cash flow and the management fees that we receive, both of which increase and decrease with the operating performance of the properties.  This narrower measure of performance measures our profitability for these properties in a manner that is similar to the measure of our profitability from our services business where we similarly incur no initial or ongoing capital investment in a property and derive only consequential benefits from capital expenditures and debt amortization. We believe, however, that this narrower measure of performance is inappropriate in traditional real estate ownership structures where debt amortization and capital expenditures enhance the property owner’s long-term profitability from its investment.

Our FFOM may have limitations as an analytical tool because it reflects the contractual calculation of net cash flow from our on-campus participating properties, which is unique to us and is different from that of our owned off-campus properties.  Companies that are considered to be in our industry may not have similar ownership structures; and therefore those companies may not calculate FFOM in the same manner that we do, or at all, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP and FFO results and using FFOM only supplementally.  Further, FFO and FFOM do not represent amounts available for management’s discretionary use because of needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations or other commitments and uncertainties.  FFO and FFOM should not be considered as alternatives to net income or loss computed in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of our financial performance, or to cash flow from operating activities computed in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of our liquidity, nor are these measures indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to pay dividends or make distributions.
 
 
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The following table presents a reconciliation of our net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO and FFOM:

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net income attributable to American Campus Communities,
  Inc. and Subsidiaries
  $ 12,328 (1)   $ 21,740     $ 32,354     $ 39,153  
Noncontrolling interests (2)
    287       441       669       908  
Gain from disposition of real estate
    (83 )     (14,574 )     (83 )     (14,574 )
Loss (income) from unconsolidated joint ventures
    -       13       (444 )     25  
FFO from unconsolidated joint ventures  (3)
    -       3       429       7  
Real estate related depreciation and amortization
    24,074       21,745       48,079       43,652  
Funds from operations (“FFO”)
    36,606        29,368       81,004       69,171  
                                 
Elimination of operations of on-campus participating properties
                               
    Net loss (income) from on-campus participating properties
    1,044       1,296       (1,454 )     (1,346 )
    Amortization of investment in on-campus participating properties
    (1,159 )     (1,109 )     (2,314 )     (2,207 )
      36,491       29,555       77,236       65,618  
Modifications to reflect operational performance of on-campus participating properties
                               
    Our share of net cash flow (4)
    523       433       1,073       1,274  
    Management fees
    216       205       578       555  
Impact of on-campus participating properties
    739       638       1,651       1,829  
Elimination of gain on debt restructuring – unconsolidated joint venture (5)
    -       -       (424 )     -  
Loss on remeasurement of equity method investment (6)
    -       -       122       -  
Funds from operations – modified (“FFOM”)
  $ 37,230     $ 30,193     $ 78,585     $ 67,447  
                                 
FFO per share – diluted
  $ 0.48     $ 0.42     $ 1.06     $ 1.00  
                                 
FFOM per share – diluted
  $ 0.49     $ 0.43     $ 1.03     $ 0.97  
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding –  diluted
    76,283,442       70,233,419       76,080,653       69,426,684  
 
(1)   Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 includes $1.3 million of acquisition-related costs such as broker fees, due diligence costs and legal and accounting fees.  Of this amount, $0.6 million relates to the acquisition of Avalon Heights and University Commons and is included in wholly-owned properties operating expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income.  The remaining $0.7 million relates to our pending acquisition of a portfolio of 15 properties and is included in general and administrative expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
     
 (2)  
The adjustment to FFO for noncontrolling interests’ share of net income excludes $0.4 million and $0.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, of income attributable to the noncontrolling partner in The Varsity, a property purchased in December 2011 from a seller that retained a 20.5% noncontrolling interest in the property.
     
  (3)   Represents our 10% share of FFO from a joint venture with Fidelity (“Fund II”) in which we were a noncontrolling partner.  In January 2012, we purchased the full ownership interest in the one remaining property owned by Fund II (University Heights- Knoxville).  Subsequent to the acquisition, the property is now wholly-owned and is consolidated by us.
     
(4)  
50% of the properties’ net cash available for distribution after payment of operating expenses, debt service (including repayment of principal) and capital expenditures.  Represents amounts accrued for the interim periods.
     
(5)   Immediately prior to our purchase of University Heights- Knoxville from Fund II (see Note 3), Fund II negotiated a Settlement Agreement with the lender of the property’s mortgage loan whereby the lender agreed to accept a discounted amount that was less than the original principal amount of the loan as payment in full.  Accordingly, Fund II recorded a gain on debt restructuring to reflect the discounted payoff.  Our 10% share of such gain is reflected above as an adjustment to FFOM.
 
 
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(6)   Represents a non-cash loss recorded to remeasure our equity method investment in Fund II to fair value as a result of our purchase of the full ownership interest in University Heights from Fund II in January 2012.
 
Inflation

Our leases do not typically provide for rent escalations. However, they typically do not have terms that extend beyond 12 months. Accordingly, although on a short term basis we would be required to bear the impact of rising costs resulting from inflation, we have the opportunity to raise rental rates at least annually to offset such rising costs. However, a weak economic environment or declining student enrollment at our principal universities may limit our ability to raise rental rates.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and interest rates.   Our future earnings and cash flows are dependent upon prevailing market rates.  Accordingly, we manage our market risk by matching projected cash inflows from operating, investing and financing activities with projected cash outflows for debt service, acquisitions, capital expenditures, distributions to stockholders and unitholders, and other cash requirements.  The majority of our outstanding debt has fixed interest rates, which minimizes the risk of fluctuating interest rates.  Our exposure to market risk includes interest rate fluctuations in connection with our revolving credit facilities and variable rate construction loans and our ability to incur more debt without stockholder approval, thereby increasing our debt service obligations, which could adversely affect our cash flows.   No material changes have occurred in relation to market risk since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

American Campus Communities, Inc.

 
(a)
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
As required by SEC Rule 13a-15(b), we have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures for the quarter covered by this report were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
 
 
(b)
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P.

 
(a)
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
As required by SEC Rule 13a-15(b), we have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures for the quarter covered by this report were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
 
 
(b)
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.  Exhibits
 
Exhibit
     
Number
 
Description of Document
 
31.1
 
American Campus Communities, Inc. - Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
31.2
 
American Campus Communities, Inc. - Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
31.3
 
American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P. - Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
31.4
 
American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P. - Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.1
 
American Campus Communities, Inc. - Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.2
 
American Campus Communities, Inc. - Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.3
 
American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P. - Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.4
 
American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, L.P. - Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
     
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
     
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
     
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
     
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
     
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

    Dated:             August 9, 2012  
   
 
AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES, INC.
     
               
By:
/s/ William C. Bayless, Jr.
 
     
                   
 
William C. Bayless, Jr.
President and Chief Executive
Officer
     
               
By:
/s/ Jonathan A. Graf
 
     
                   
 
Jonathan A. Graf
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
and Secretary

SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

    Dated:             August 9, 2012  
   
               
AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES
OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
 
 
 By:  American Campus Communities Holdings,
      LLC, its general partner 
 
By:  American Campus Communities,
Inc., its sole member 
 
 
               
By:
/s/ William C. Bayless, Jr.
 
     
                   
 
William C. Bayless, Jr.
President and Chief Executive
Officer
                   
   
               
By:
/s/ Jonathan A. Graf
 
     
                   
 
Jonathan A. Graf
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
and Secretary
 
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