ARL American Realty Investors Inc

American Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE:ARL), a Dallas-based real estate investment company, reported results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. For the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company reported net loss applicable to common shares of $4.0 million or $0.26 earnings per diluted share, as compared to net loss applicable to common shares of $5.4 million or $0.35 earnings per diluted share for the same period in 2015.

“The Company believes there is no reason to adjust our strategic posture of maintaining a strong focus on our multi-family portfolio. We will also continue to solidify the portfolio and pay close attention to all operational details, while at the same time maintaining our commitment to creating value. We believe our third quarter 2016 operating results, combined with our recent acquisitions, demonstrates yet another quarter of stabilized performance for the Company. We believe the portfolio is well positioned to deliver solid financial returns for the remainder of 2016,” said Danny Moos, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President. “We are pleased that we are seeing continued improvements in our operations from these endeavors and will continue to adapt to market challenges with an eye on both near term economic challenges and long-term prospects as the real estate market improves.”

Rental and other property revenues were $30.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. This represents an increase of $2.3 million compared to the prior period revenues of $27.8 million. The change by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of approximately $2.7 million and a decrease in the commercial portfolio of $0.4 million. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, we recorded $2.1 million rental revenue for five apartment communities purchased since September 30, 2015 and had a decrease in rental revenue of $0.4 million for one apartment community sold since September 30, 2015, for a net increase of $1.7 million. The $0.4 million decrease in revenues for the commercial portfolio was primarily due to a decrease of $0.4 million in revenues for the Mahogany Run Golf Course in the third quarter of 2016 as compared to the third quarter of 2015.

Property operating expenses were $15.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. This represents an increase of $1.2 million compared to the prior period operating expenses of $14.5 million. The change by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of approximately $1.3 million and an increase in the commercial portfolio of $0.3 million. The primary reason for the increase in property operating expenses for the Company’s apartment portfolio was the purchase of five communities with a total of 777 units, net of one community sold with a total of 160 units since September 30, 2015, for a net increase of 617 units. The increases in property operating expenses in the apartment portfolio and commercial portfolio were partially offset by decreases in the land and other segments of $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $6.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 for a decrease of $0.5 million as compared to the prior period expense of $6.5 million. This decrease was primarily due to the assets of Whispering Pines Apartments being fully depreciated in the third quarter of 2015.

Mortgage and loan interest expense was $15.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. This represents an increase of approximately $0.4 million compared to the prior period expense of $15.0 million. The change by segment was an increase of $1.2 million in the other portfolio primarily due to securing a new mezzanine debt obligation in the third quarter of 2016 and an increase of $0.1 million in the apartment portfolio due to acquisitions. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in the land portfolio of $0.8 million due to the transfer of mortgage obligations related to land sold and a decrease in the commercial portfolio of $0.2 million.

Gain on land sales was $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015. In the current period, we sold 4.8 acres of land for a total sales price of $0.8 million and recorded a gain of $0.6 million. In 2015, we sold 155.2 acres of land for a sales price of $2.9 million and recorded a gain of $1.0 million. During the third quarter of 2015, we also recognized a deferred gain of $0.9 million on a prior sale.

About American Realty Investors, Inc.

American Realty Investors, Inc., a Dallas-based real estate investment company, holds a diverse portfolio of equity real estate located across the U.S., including office buildings, apartments, 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. The Company also holds mortgage receivables. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.americanrealtyinvest.com.

                  AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)   For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Revenues: Rental and other property revenues (including $174 and $211 for the three months and $521 and $591 for the nine months ended 2016 and 2015, respectively, from related parties) $ 30,067 $ 27,826 $ 90,106 $ 75,223   Expenses: Property operating expenses (including $230 and $202 for the three months and $671 and $551 for the nine months ended 2016 and 2015, respectively, from related parties) 15,671 14,499 46,078 37,467 Depreciation and amortization 6,025 6,569 17,723 16,410 General and administrative (including $941 and $912 for the three months and $1,860 and $1,920 for the nine months ended 2016 and 2015, respectively, from related parties) 1,760 1,417 6,197 5,215 Net income fee to related party 67 232 193 567 Advisory fee to related party   2,749     3,024     8,174     7,625   Total operating expenses   26,272     25,741     78,365     67,284   Net operating income 3,795 2,085 11,741 7,939 Other income (expenses): Interest income (including $5,395 and $3,886 for the three months and $14,482 and $13,190 for the nine months ended 2016 and 2015, respectively, from related parties) 5,712 3,950 15,791 13,722 Other income 252 (72 ) 1,452 4,040 Mortgage and loan interest (including $1,412 and $982 for the three months and $3,860 and $2,797 for the nine months ended 2016 and 2015, respectively, from related parties) (15,362 ) (15,026 ) (43,551 ) (36,463 ) Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees 146 81 430 276 Litigation settlement (expense)   -     (85 )   -     (203 ) Total other income (expenses)   (9,252 )   (11,152 )   (25,878 )   (18,628 ) Loss before gain on land sales, non-controlling interest, and taxes (5,457 ) (9,067 ) (14,137 ) (10,689 ) Gain on sale of income producing properties - 735 4,925 735 Gain on land sales   555     1,958     3,925     7,861   Net loss from continuing operations before taxes (4,902 ) (6,374 ) (5,287 ) (2,093 ) Income tax benefit (expense)   (46 )   16     (45 )   107   Net loss from continuing operations (4,948 ) (6,358 ) (5,332 ) (1,986 ) Discontinued operations: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations - 47 3 306 Income tax expense from discontinued operations   -     (16 )   (1 )   (107 ) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations   -     31     2     199   Net loss (4,948 ) (6,327 ) (5,330 ) (1,787 ) Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest   1,194     1,164     860     1,132   Net loss attributable to American Realty Investors, Inc. (3,754 ) (5,163 ) (4,470 ) (655 ) Preferred dividend requirement   (275 )   (275 )   (825 )   (941 ) Net loss applicable to common shares $ (4,029 ) $ (5,438 ) $ (5,295 ) $ (1,596 ) Earnings per share - basic Net loss from continuing operations $ (0.26 ) $ (0.35 ) $ (0.34 ) $ (0.12 ) Net income from discontinued operations   -     -     -     0.01   Net loss applicable to common shares $ (0.26 ) $ (0.35 ) $ (0.34 ) $ (0.11 )   Earnings per share - diluted Net loss from continuing operations $ (0.26 ) $ (0.35 ) $ (0.34 ) $ (0.12 ) Net income from discontinued operations   -     -     -     0.01   Net loss applicable to common shares $ (0.26 ) $ (0.35 ) $ (0.34 ) $ (0.11 )   Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share 15,514,360 15,514,360 15,514,360 14,975,212 Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share 15,514,360 15,514,360 15,514,360 14,975,212   Amounts attributable to American Realty Investors, Inc. Net loss from continuing operations $ (3,754 ) $ (5,194 ) $ (4,472 ) $ (854 ) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations   -     31     2     199   Net loss applicable to American Realty Investors, Inc. $ (3,754 ) $ (5,163 ) $ (4,470 ) $ (655 )           AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)   September 30, December 31, 2016 2015 (dollars in thousands, except share and par value amounts) Assets Real estate, at cost $ 1,026,235 $ 954,390 Real estate subject to sales contracts at cost 49,155 49,155 Less accumulated depreciation   (165,681 )   (150,038 ) Total real estate 909,709 853,507 Notes and interest receivable Performing (including $127,909 in 2016 and $125,915 in 2015 from related parties) 136,111 137,280 Less allowance for doubtful accounts (including $15,537 in 2016 and 2015 from related parties)   (17,037 )   (17,037 ) Total notes and interest receivable 119,074 120,243 Cash and cash equivalents 7,343 15,232 Restricted cash 33,598 45,711 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees 6,024 8,365 Receivable from related party 14,260 28,147 Other assets   49,388     46,163   Total assets $ 1,139,396   $ 1,117,368     Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Liabilities: Notes and interest payable $ 827,789 $ 797,962 Notes related to assets held for sale 376 376 Notes related to subject to sales contracts 5,815 6,422 Deferred revenue (including $70,915 in 2016 and $70,892 in 2015 from sales to related parties) 91,370 91,336 Accounts payable and other liabilities (including $10,586 in 2016 and $10,013 in 2015 to related parties)   43,312     44,383   968,662 940,479   Shareholders’ equity: Preferred stock, Series A: $2.00 par value, authorized 15,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 2,000,614 and 2,461,252 shares in 2016 and 2015 (liquidation preference $10 per share), including 900,000 shares in 2016 and 2015 held by ARL or subsidiaries. 2,205 2,205 Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 15,930,145 and 14,443,404 shares; outstanding 15,514,360 and 14,027,619 shares in 2016 and 2015, respectively; including 140,000 shares held by TCI (consolidated) in 2016 and 2015. 156 156 Treasury stock at cost; 415,785 shares (6,395 ) (6,395 ) Paid-in capital 109,036 109,861 Retained earnings   12,660     17,130   Total American Realty Investors, Inc. shareholders' equity 117,662 122,957 Non-controlling interest   53,072     53,932   Total shareholders' equity   170,734     176,889   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,139,396   $ 1,117,368  

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American Realty Investors, Inc.Investor RelationsGene Bertcher, 800-400-6407investor.relations@americanrealtyinvest.com