ARL American Realty Investors Inc

American Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE:ARL), a Dallas-based real estate investment company, today reported results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the three months ended June 30, 2018, we reported a net income applicable to common shares of $5.6 million or ($0.35) per diluted loss per share compared to a net loss applicable to common shares of $11.2 million or ($0.72) per diluted loss per share for the same period ended 2017.

The Company maintained its overall focus on growing its portfolio and is working on several strategic initiatives that we previously announced earlier this year. Overall, management remains very encouraged about the overall performance of the company; especially tied to the quality of our assets in our portfolio, and the new multifamily apartment projects under various stages of development.

Revenues

Rental and other property revenues were $31.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017. The change by segment was an increase in revenues in the apartment portfolio of approximately $1.2 million, offset by a decrease in revenues in the commercial portfolio of $1.2 million.

Expense

Property operating expenses were $15.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. This represents an increase of $0.1 million compared to the prior period operating expenses of $15.4 million. This increase is driven primarily by an increase in property operating expenses in the apartment portfolio of $1.0 million offset by a decrease in operating expenses from our commercial portfolio of $0.7 million and $0.2 million from the other portfolio.

Depreciation and amortization expense was $6.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to $6.4 million in the same period of 2017. This increase was due primarily to the growth in our apartment portfolio, which resulted in a $0.1 million increase in the expense year over year.

General and Administrative expense was $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. This represents an increase of $1.0 million compared to the prior period expense of $1.9 million. The increase is due to an increase in expense reimbursements paid to our advisor of approximately $0.7 million and professional fees for consulting, audit and tax services of approximately $0.3 million.

Other income (expense)

Mortgage and loan interest expense was $15.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. This represents a decrease of $1.4 million compared to the prior period expense of $17.3 million. The change by segment represents a decrease in the other portfolio of $1.0 million, $0.5 million in the land portfolio and $0.2 million in the commercial portfolio offset by an increase of $0.3 million in the apartment portfolio. Within the other portfolio the decrease is primarily due to $1.2 million of interest expense savings related to maturing notes payable paid during the first quarter of 2018.

Other income was $7.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. This represents an increase of $7.6 million as compared to prior period other expense of $0.1 million. The increase is the result of insurance proceeds of approximately $6.6 million received subsequent to the "as is" sale of a property damaged by a hurricane, and other miscellaneous income of approximately $1.0 million.

Foreign currency transaction was a gain of $5.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. This represents an increase of $9.3 million compared to prior period foreign currency transaction loss of $3.4 million. The increase is the result of a gain in foreign currency exchange as a result of the favorable exchange rate between the Israel Shekels and the U.S. Dollar related to our Bond program.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018, we sold a golf course for a total sales price of $2.3 million and recorded no gain or loss on the sale. For the same period in 2017, the Company recorded a loss of approximately $0.5 million from the sale of 8.3 acres of land for a sales price of $0.5 million.

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)       Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2018     2017 2018     2017 (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Revenues: Rental and other property revenues (including $208 and $199 for the three months and $415 and $389 for the six months ended 2018 and 2017, respectively, from related parties) $ 31,607 $ 31,587 $ 62,690 $ 63,409   Expenses: Property operating expenses (including $231 and $239 for the three months and $458 and 476 for the six months ended 2018 and 2017, respectively, from related parties) 15,550 15,429 29,974 31,693 Depreciation and amortization 6,504 6,409 12,895 12,739 General and administrative (including $297 and $552 for the three months and $2,437 and $1,295 for the six months ended 2018 and 2017, respectively, from related parties) 2,954 1,995 5,295 4,026 Net income fee to related party 53 77 106 137 Advisory fee to related party   2,929     2,849     5,885     5,508   Total operating expenses   27,990     26,759     54,155     54,103   Net operating income 3,617 4,828 8,535 9,306 Other income (expenses): Interest income (including $4,832 and $4,972 for the three months and $9,311 and $9,092 for the six months ended 2018 and 2017, respectively, from related parties) 4,882 5,059 9,991 9,852 Other income 7,537 (116 ) 9,438 1,327 Mortgage and loan interest (including $1,909 and $1,683 for the three months and $3,708 and $3,195 for the six months ended 2018 and 2017, respectively, from related parties) (15,907 ) (17,347 ) (31,631 ) (34,143 ) Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) 5,889 (3,425 ) 7,645 (3,747 ) Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees   277     153     597     208   Total other income (expenses)   2,678     (15,676 )   (3,960 )   (26,503 ) Income (loss) before gain on land sales, non-controlling interest, and taxes 6,295 (10,848 ) 4,575 (17,197 ) Gain (loss) on land sales   -     (476 )   1,335     (31 ) Net income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes   6,295     (11,324 )   5,910     (17,228 ) Net income (loss) from continuing operations 6,295 (11,324 ) 5,910 (17,228 ) Net income (loss) 6,295 (11,324 ) 5,910 (17,228 ) Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest   (441 )   435     (716 )   628   Net income (loss) attributable to American Realty Investors, Inc. 5,854 (10,889 ) 5,194 (16,600 ) Preferred dividend requirement   (225 )   (275 )   (450 )   (550 ) Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $ 5,629   $ (11,164 ) $ 4,744   $ (17,150 ) Earnings per share - basic Net loss from continuing operations $ 0.35   $ (0.72 ) $ 0.30   $ (1.11 )   Earnings per share - diluted Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.35   $ (0.72 ) $ 0.30   $ (1.11 )   Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share 15,997,076 15,514,360 15,967,740 15,514,360 Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share 15,997,076 15,514,360 15,967,740 15,514,360   Amounts attributable to American Realty Investors, Inc. Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ 5,854   $ (10,889 ) $ 5,194   $ (16,600 ) Net income (loss) applicable to American Realty Investors, Inc. $ 5,854   $ (10,889 ) $ 5,194   $ (16,600 )             AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS June 30, December 31, 2018 2017 (unaudited) (audited) (dollars in thousands, except share and par value amounts) Assets Real estate, at cost $ 1,147,612 $ 1,117,429 Real estate subject to sales contracts at cost 46,262 48,234 Less accumulated depreciation   (183,630 )   (177,546 ) Total real estate 1,010,244 988,117 Notes and interest receivable: Performing (including $104,665 in 2018 and $99,410 in 2017 from related parties) 142,277 127,865 Less allowance for estimated losses (including $14,269 in 2018 and 2017 from related parties)   (15,770 )   (15,770 ) Total notes and interest receivable 126,507 112,095 Cash and cash equivalents 28,116 42,920 Restricted cash 64,652 45,618 Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and investees 6,993 6,396 Receivable from related party 55,987 38,311 Other assets   56,605     63,263   Total assets $ 1,349,104   $ 1,296,720     Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Liabilities: Notes and interest payable $ 921,461 $ 898,750 Notes related to real estate held for sale 376 376 Notes related to real estate subject to sales contracts - 1,957 Bond and interest payable 143,897 113,049 Deferred revenue (including $57,289 in 2018 and $56,887 in 2017 to related parties) 78,548 77,332 Accounts payable and other liabilities (including $9,764 in 2018 and $11,893 in 2017 to related parties)   31,655     39,373   Total liabilities 1,175,937 1,130,837   Shareholders’ equity: Preferred stock, Series A: $2.00 par value, authorized 15,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 1,800,614 and 2,000,614 shares in 2018 and 2017 (liquidation preference $10 per share), including 900,000 shares in 2018 and 2017 held by ARL. 1,805 2,205 Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 16,412,861 shares issued and 15,997,076 outstanding as of 2018 and 15,930,145 shares issued and 15,514,360 outstanding as of 2017, including 140,000 shares held by TCI (consolidated) in 2018 and 2017. 164 159 Treasury stock at cost; 415,785 shares in 2018 and 2017, and 140,000 shares held by TCI (consolidated) as of 2018 and 2017 (6,395 ) (6,395 ) Paid-in capital 111,907 110,138 Retained earnings   11,161     5,967   Total American Realty Investors, Inc. shareholders' equity 118,642 112,074 Non-controlling interest   54,525     53,809   Total shareholders' equity   173,167     165,883   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,349,104   $ 1,296,720  

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