ARL American Realty Investors Inc

American Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE: ARL), a Dallas-based real estate investment company is reporting its continued growth in both revenue and net operating income for 2017. Revenue increased to $126.2 million as compared to $119.7 million in 2016, while net income increased to $17.4 million for 2017 compared to $14.6 million for 2016. Further, the Company is continuing its growth strategy into the future with fourteen additional apartment projects in various stages of development. As these new projects come to completion, our strategic model of focusing on our multifamily portfolio for the future growth of the Company will continue. We are track and well positioned operationally and strategically for the opportunities ahead.

Management will continue its plan for growth from its operating properties and expects to reinvest in areas that will complement this growth; further management will maintain strong attention to all details of its operations including appropriate expense controls.

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, we reported a net loss applicable to common shares of $9.5 million or ($0.61) per diluted earnings per share compared to a net loss applicable to common shares of $3.8 million or ($0.25) per diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2016. During 2016 and 2017, a subsidiary of the Company raised $115 million through the sale of bonds, which are traded on the Israeli stock exchange. In 2017, ARL recorded a non-cash foreign currency loss of $4.6 million.

Revenues

Rental and other property revenues were $126.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. This represents an increase of $6.5 million compared to the prior year revenues of $119.7 million. The change by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $6.2 million and an increase in the commercial portfolio of 0.3 million, partially offset by a decrease of $0.1 million in the other portfolio. We purchased four apartment communities during the year ended December 31, 2016, which produced rental revenue of $8.3 million and $2.0 million during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, for a net increase of $6.3 million. In addition, we purchased one apartment property during 2017 that produced $0.8 million in rental revenue.

Expenses

Property operating expenses were $64.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. This represents an increase of $1.1 million compared to the prior year operating expenses of $63.0 million. The change by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $2.9 million, a decrease in the commercial portfolio of $1.9 million and a decrease in the land portfolio of $0.9 million, partially offset by an increase in the other portfolio of $1.0 million. The Company added a net 723 apartment units during 2016 and 201 units during 2017. Property operating expenses for our commercial portfolio decreased $1.8 million. In addition, we had a decrease in property operating expenses for our land portfolio of $1.0 million.

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $25.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. This represents an increase of $1.9 million compared to prior year depreciation of $23.8 million. The increase is primarily due to the growth in our apartment portfolio, which had an increase of $2.3 million year-over-year.

General and administrative expenses were $7.7 million dollars for the year ended December 31, 2017. This represents an increase of $0.6 million compared to the prior year general and administrative expenses of $7.1 million.

There was no provision for impairment of notes receivable, investment in real estate partnerships and real estate assets for the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

Net income fee was $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The net income fee paid to Pillar is calculated at 7.5% of net income.

Advisory fees were $11.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. This represents an increase of $0.2 million compared to the prior year advisory fees of $10.9 million. Advisory fees are computed based on a gross asset fee of 0.0625% per month (0.75% per annum) of the average of the gross asset value.

Other income (expense)

Interest income was $18.9 million for the year ending December 31, 2017. This represents a decrease of $1.6 million compared to the prior year interest income of $20.5 million dollars. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $2.3 in interest on notes receivable, partially offset by a $1.3 million increase in interest on receivable owed from Advisor.

Other income was $4.1 million for the year ending December 31, 2017. This represents an increase of $2.0 million compared to prior year other income of $2.1 million. The increase is primarily due to a property with a negotiated settlement of a debt with the lender during 2015.

Mortgage and loan interest expense was $66.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. This represents an increase of $6.7 million compared to the prior year expense of $59.4 million. The change by segment is an increase in the other portfolio of $7.4 million, an increase in the apartment portfolio of $1.7 million and an increase in the commercial portfolio of $0.3 million, partially offset by a decrease in the land portfolio of $2.5 million. The increase in the apartment portfolio was primarily due to the acquisition of new properties, partially offset by the refinancing of five loans during 2016 at lower rates.

Gain on sale of income-producing properties was $16.7 million and $16.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 respectively. Included in the 2017 gain is $9.8 million which recognition of a deferred gain from a property sale in a prior year. Gain on land sales was $4.9 million and $3.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

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           For the Years Ended December 31, 2017     2016     2015 (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Revenues: Rental and other property revenues (including $839, $708 and $726 for the year ended 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from related parties) $ 126,221 $ 119,663 $ 104,188   Expenses: Property operating expenses (including $959, $900 and $770 for the year ended 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from related parties) 64,091 62,950 54,002 Depreciation 25,679 23,785 21,418 General and administrative (including $3,225, $4,053 and $3,855 for the year ended 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from related parties) 7,691 7,119 6,893 Provision on impairment of real estate assets - - 5,300 Net income fee to related party 250 257 492 Advisory fee to related party   11,082     10,918     9,775   Total operating expenses   108,793     105,029     97,880   Operating income 17,428 14,634 6,308   Other income (expense): Interest income (including $16,298, $18,864 and $15,859 for the year ended 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from related parties) 18,941 20,453 16,674 Other income 4,082 2,091 4,106 Mortgage and loan interest (including $6,695, $5,300 and $3,774 for the year ended 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from related parties) (66,171 ) (59,362 ) (52,477 ) Loss on the sale of investments (331 ) - (1 ) Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees 309 493 428 Foreign currency translation loss (4,536 ) Litigation settlement   -     -     (352 ) Total other expenses   (47,706 )   (36,325 )   (31,622 ) Loss before gain on sales, non-controlling interest and taxes (30,278 ) (21,691 ) (25,314 ) Gain on sale of income-producing properties (Including recognition of $14,048, $0, and $0 previously deferred gains in 2017, 2016, 2015, respectively) 16,698 16,207 - Gain on land sales   4,884     3,121     21,648   Loss from continuing operations before tax (8,696 ) (2,363 ) (3,666 ) Income tax benefit (expense)   (180 )   (46 )   (517 ) Net (loss) from continuing operations   (8,876 )   (2,409 )   (4,183 ) Discontinued operations: Income (loss) from discontinued operations - (2 ) 644 Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations - - 735 Income tax expense from discontinued operations   -     1     (483 ) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations - (1 ) 896 Net (loss) (8,876 ) (2,410 ) (3,287 ) Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests   445     (322 )     1,327   Net (loss) attributable to American Realty Investors, Inc. (8,431 ) (2,732 ) (1,960 ) Preferred dividend requirement   (1,105 )   (1,101 )   (1,216 ) Net (loss) applicable to common shares $ (9,536 ) $ (3,833 ) $ (3,176 )   Earnings per share - basic Loss from continuing operations $ (0.61 ) $ (0.25 ) $ (0.27 ) Income from discontinued operations   -     -     0.06   Net (loss) applicable to common shares $ (0.61 ) $ (0.25 ) $ (0.21 )   Earnings per share - diluted Loss from continuing operations $ (0.61 ) $ (0.25 ) $ (0.27 ) Income from discontinued operations   -     -     0.06   Net (loss) applicable to common shares $ (0.61 ) $ (0.25 ) $ (0.21 )   Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share 15,514,360 15,514,360 15,111,107 Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share 15,514,360 15,514,360 15,111,107     Amounts attributable to American Realty Investors, Inc. Loss from continuing operations $ (8,431 ) $ (2,731 ) $ (2,856 ) Income from discontinued operations   -     (1 )   896   Net (loss) $ (8,431 ) $ (2,732 ) $ (1,960 )             AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS             December 31,     December 31, 2017 2016

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Assets Real estate, at cost $ 1,117,429 $ 1,017,684 Real estate subject to sales contracts at cost, net of depreciation 48,234 48,919 Less accumulated depreciation   (177,546 )   (165,597 ) Total real estate 988,117 901,006 Notes and interest receivable Performing (including $69,320 in 2017 and $125,799 in 2016 from related parties) 97,775 143,601 Non-Performing (including $30,090 in 2017 from related parties) 30,090 - Less allowance for estimated losses (including $14,269 in 2017 and $15,537 in 2016 from related parties)   (15,770 )   (17,037 ) Total notes and interest receivable 112,095 126,564 Cash and cash equivalents 42,920 17,522 Restricted cash 45,618 38,399 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees 6,396 6,087 Receivable from related party 38,311 24,672 Other assets   63,263     60,659   Total assets $ 1,296,720   $ 1,174,909     Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Liabilities: Notes and interest payable $ 898,750 $ 845,107 Notes related to assets held for sale 376 376 Notes related to assets subject to sales contracts 1,957 5,612 Bonds and interest payable 113,049 - Deferred revenue (including $56,887 in 2017 and $70,935 in 2016 from sales to related parties) 77,332 91,380 Accounts payable and other liabilities (including $11,893 in 2017 and $10,854 in 2016 to related parties)   39,373     56,303   1,130,837 998,778   Shareholders’ equity: Preferred stock, Series A: $2.00 par value, authorized 15,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 2,000,614 shares in 2017 and 2016 (liquidation preference $10 per share), including 900,000 shares in 2017 and 2016 held by ARL 2,205 2,205 Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 15,930,145 shares and outstanding 15,514,360 shares in 2017 and 2016, including 140,000 shares held by TCI (consolidated) in 2017 and 2016 159 159 Treasury stock at cost; 415,785 shares in 2017 and 2016, and 140,000 shares held by TCI (consolidated) as of 2017 and 2016 (6,395 ) (6,395 ) Paid-in capital 110,138 111,510 Retained earnings   5,967     14,398   Total American Realty Investors, Inc. shareholders' equity 112,074 121,877 Non-controlling interest   53,809     54,254   Total equity   165,883     176,131   Total liabilities and equity $ 1,296,720   $ 1,174,909        

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