UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act

 

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 2, 2019                                                            

 

 

TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

Nevada

 

001-09240

 

94-6565852

(State or other

jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission

File No.)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

     
   

1603 LBJ Freeway, Suite 800

Dallas, Texas

75234
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
       

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 469-522-4200                                                                   

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Section 2 - Financial Information

 

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On April 2, 2019, Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (“TCI” or the “Company”) announced its operational results for the year ended December 31, 2018. A copy of the announcement is attached as Exhibit “99.1.”

 

The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 in this Form 8-K, including Exhibit “99.1” attached hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, unless we specifically incorporate it by reference in a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We undertake no duty or obligation to publicly update or revise the information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Item 9.01Financial Statement and Exhibits.

 

(d)       Exhibits.

 

                    Exhibit No. Description

 

99.1*       Press release dated April 1, 2019 

 

_________________________

* Furnished herewith

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SIGNATURES

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: April 2, 2019

 

 

 

      TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
       
       
By: /s/ Gene S. Bertcher
    Gene S. Bertcher
    Executive Vice President and
    Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

Contact:

Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. Investor Relations

Gene Bertcher (800) 400-6407 investor.relations@transconrealty-invest.com

 

Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. reports full year results for 2018

 

DALLAS (April 1, 2019) -- Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE: TCI), a Dallas-based real estate investment company is reporting its Results of Operations for 2018. In November 2018 the Company created a new subsidiary Victory Abode Apartments, LLC (“VAA”) and contributed 52 multi-family projects that it owned and operated to VAA. TCI subsequently sold a 50% interest to a third party and recorded a $154 million gain.

The Company believes that both the completion of the joint venture creating Victory Abode Apartments and the issuance of the Series B Bonds in the Israeli Bond Market has positioned the company along the strategic lines that it previously indicated. The Company has created a dynamic platform to continue its expansion in the multifamily sector. The ongoing plan is to continue to develop and acquire apartments in the geographic markets where demand exceeds supply.

Beginning November 19, 2018, TCI began reflecting its ownership of VAA on the Balance Sheet as an investment and its share of the Revenues, Operating Expenses, Depreciation, Amortization and Interest as “Earning from VAA”. The comparative financial statements and the information below reflect approximately 46 weeks of operations for the properties contributed to VAA in 2018 in their traditional categories as compared to a full 52 weeks for 2017.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, we reported net income applicable to common shares of $180.1 million or $20.71 per share compared to a net loss applicable to common shares of $16.7 million or ($1.92) per share for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Revenues

Rental and other property revenues were $121.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. This represents a decrease of $4.2 million, as compared to the prior year revenues of $125.2 million. The decrease is primarily due to the contribution of fifty- two properties to the joint venture VAA on November 19, 2018.

Expenses

Property operating expenses were $59.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. This represents a decrease of $3.7 million, compared to the prior year operating expenses of $63.1 million. The decrease is primarily due to the contribution of fifty- two properties to the joint venture VAA on November 19, 2018.

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $22.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. This represents a decrease of $2.8 million compared to prior year depreciation of $25.6 million. The decrease is primarily due to the contribution of fifty-two properties to the joint venture VAA on November 19, 2018.

General and administrative expenses were $11.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. This represents an increase of $5.1 million compared to the prior year expenses of $6.3 million. The increase in general and administrative expenses was due primarily to an increase in fees paid associated with finalizing the formation of VAA as well as and general and professional fees.

Other income (expense)

Interest income was $15.8 million for the year ending December 31, 2018 compared to $13.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 for an increase of $1.9 million. This increase was primarily due to an increase of $2.7 million in interest on receivable owed from our Advisors, offset by a decrease of $0.8 in interest on notes receivable from other related parties.

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Mortgage and loan interest expense was $58.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. This represents a decrease of $1.0 million compared to the prior year expense of $59.9 million. The decrease is primarily due to the contribution of fifty-two properties to the joint venture VAA on November 19, 2018.

No gain on sales of income producing properties was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2018. Gain on sale of income-producing properties was $9.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, attributable to the recognition of deferred gain.

Gain on land sales was $17.4 million and $4.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The increase of approximately $12.5 million was primarily due to sales of land at Mercer Crossing recognized in 2018.

Other income was $28.2 million and $0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The increase of $27.6 million was primarily due to a $17.6 million gain recognized in September 2018 for deferred income associated with the sale of assets, as well as income of approximately $7.6 million from insurance proceeds on Mahogany Run Golf Course.

Gain from the sale of 50% ownership in VAA was $154.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. There was no such gain in prior years.

About Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.

Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., a Dallas-based real estate investment company, holds a diverse portfolio of equity real estate located across the U.S., including apartments, office buildings, shopping centers, and developed and undeveloped land. The Company invests in real estate through direct ownership, leases and partnerships and invests in mortgage loans on real estate. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.transconrealty-invest.com.

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TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

   For the Years Ended December 31,
   2018   2017   2016
   (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Revenues:

Rental and other property revenues (including $767, $839 and $708 for the year ended 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively, from related parties)  $120,955   $125,233   $118,471 

Expenses:

Property operating expenses (including $943, $929 and $865 for the year ended 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively, from related parties)   59,420    63,056    61,918 
Depreciation and amortization   22,761    25,558    23,683 
General and administrative (including $4,578, $3,120 and $3,574 for the year ended 2018,               
2017 and 2016, respectively, from related parties)   11,359    6,269    5,476 
Net income fee to related party   631    250    257 
Advisory fee to related party   10,663    9,995    9,490 
Total operating expenses   104,834    105,128    100,824 
Net operating income   16,121    20,105    17,647 

Other income (expenses):

(8,876)5(9,536)
Interest income (including $13,132, $11,485 and $13,348 for the year ended 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively, from related parties)   15,793    13,862    14,670 
Other income   28,150    625    1,816 
Mortgage and loan interest (including $423, $1,174 and $568 for the year ended 2018,
2017 and 2016, respectively, from related parties)
   (58,872)   (59,944)   (53,088)
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)   12,399    (4,536)   —   
Equity earnings from VAA   44    —      —   
Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees   1,085    26    (26) 
Total other expenses   (1,401)   (49,967)   (36,628)
Income (loss) before gain on disposition of 50% interest in VAA, gain on land sales, non-
controlling interest, and taxes
   14,720    (29,862)   (18,981)
Gain on disposition of 50% interest in VAA    154,126    —      —   
Gain on sale of income-producing properties   —      9,842    16,207 
Gain on land sales   17,404    4,884    3,121 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes   186,250    (15,136)   347 
Income tax expense - current   (1,210)   (180)   (24)
Income tax expense - deferred   (2,000)   —      —   
Net income (loss) from continuing operations   183,040    (15,316)   323 
Discontinued operations:   
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations   —      —      (2) 
Income tax benefit (expense) from discontinued operations   —      —      1 
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations   —      —      (1) 
Net income (loss)   183,040    (15,316)   322 
Net (income) attributable to non-controlling interest   (1,590)   (499)   (285)
Net income (loss) attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.   181,450    (15,815)   37 
Preferred dividend requirement     (900)   (900)   (900)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares  $180,550   $(16,715)  $(863)

Earnings per share - basic:

Net income (loss) from continuing operations  $20.71   $(1.92)  $(0.10)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares  $20.71   $(1.92)  $(0.10)

Earnings per share - diluted:

Net income (loss) from continuing operations  $20.71   $(1.92)  $(0.10)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares  $20.71   $(1.92)  $(0.10)
Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share   8,717,767    8,717,767    8,717,767 
Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share   8,717,767    8,717,767    8,717,767 
Amounts attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.   
Net income (loss) from continuing operations  $181,450   $(15,815)  $38 
Net loss from discontinued operations   —      —      (1)
Net income (loss) applicable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.  $181,450   $(15,815)  $37 
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TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   December 31,  December 31,
   2018  2017
   (dollars in thousands, except share and par value)
    
Assets   
Real estate, at cost  $461,718   $1,112,721 
Real estate subject to sales contracts at cost   2,014    45,739 
Less accumulated depreciation   (79,228)   (178,590)
Total real estate   384,504    979,870 
Notes and interest receivable (including $51,945 in 2018 and $45,155 in 2017 from related parties)   83,541    70,166 
Cash and cash equivalents   36,358    33,563 
Restricted cash   70,207    54,779 
Investment in joint venture   68,399    —   
Investment in other unconsolidated investees   22,172    2,472 
Receivable from related party   133,642    111,665 
Other assets   63,557    60,907 
Total assets  $862,380   $1,313,422 
           
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity          
Liabilities:          
Notes and interest payable  $277,237   $892,149 
Notes related to real estate held for sale   —      376 
Notes related to real estate subject to sales contracts   —      1,957 
Bond and bond interest payable   158,574    113,047 
Deferred revenue (including $21,034 in 2018 and $40,574 in 2017 to related parties)   17,522    60,949 
Deferred tax liability   2,000    —   
Accounts payable and other liabilities (including $3 in 2018 and $7,236 in 2017 to related   26,646    36,683 
Total liabilities   481,979    1,105,167 
           
Shareholders’ equity:          
Preferred stock, Series D: $0.01 par value, authorized 100,000 shares, issued 100,000 in 2018 and 2017; outstanding 0 shares in 2018 and 100,000 in 2017 (liquidation preference $100 per share)   —      1 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued 8,717,967 shares in 2018 and 2017; outstanding 8,717,767 shares in 2018 and 2017   87    87 
Treasury stock at cost, 200 shares in 2018 and 2017   (2)   (2)
Paid-in capital   258,050    268,949 
Retained earnings (deficit)   101,585    (79,865)
Total Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. shareholders' equity   359,720    189,170 
Non-controlling interest   20,681    19,091 
Total shareholders' equity   380,401    208,261 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $862,380   $1,313,422