American Realty Investors, Inc. ARL, a Dallas-based real estate investment company, today reported results of operations for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015. For the three months ended December 31, 2015, the Company reported net loss applicable to common shares of $1.6 million or $0.11 per diluted earnings per share, as compared to net income applicable to common shares of $26.7 million or $1.91 per diluted earnings per share for the same period ended 2014.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, we reported a net loss applicable to common shares of ($3.2) million or ($0.21) per diluted earnings per share, as compared to a net income applicable to common shares of $28.8 million or $2.28 per diluted earnings per share for the same year ended 2014. The current year net loss applicable to common shares of ($3.2) million includes gain on land sales of $21.6 million, provision on the impairment of real estate assets of $5.3 million and net income from discontinued operations of $0.9 million, as compared to the prior year net income applicable to common shares of $28.8 million, which includes a gain on land sales of $0.6 million, and net income from discontinued operations of $37.9 million.
Rental and other property revenues were $104.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. This represents an increase of $24.8 million, as compared to the prior year revenues of $79.4 million. This change, by segment, is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $14.7 million and an increase in the commercial portfolio of $10.1 million. The increase in the apartment and commercial portfolios is mainly due to the acquisition of new properties. Our apartment portfolio continues to excel in the current economic conditions with occupancies averaging over 94% and increasing rental rates. We have been able to surpass expectations due to the high-quality product offered, strength of our management team and our commitment to our tenants. The increase in the commercial segment is also due to a high rise in the occupancy rate of the commercial complexes, in 2015 the average occupancy rate was over 86%. Our commercial portfolio is performing significantly better than in previous periods and we anticipate that it will continue to improve as the Company has been successful in attracting high-quality tenants and expects to continue to see the benefits of those new leases in the future. We continue to work aggressively to attract new tenants and strive for continuous improvement of our properties in order to maintain our existing tenants.
Property operating expenses were $54.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. This represents an increase of $11.9 million, as compared to the prior year operating expenses of $42.1 million. This change, by segment, is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $7.4 million and an increase in the commercial portfolio of $4.7 million. Within the apartment portfolio, there was an increase of $5.9 million in the acquired properties portfolio, and an increase $1.5 million in the same property portfolio. Within the commercial portfolio, there was an increase of $3.6 million in the acquired properties portfolio and an increase of $1.1 million in the same store properties. The increase in the apartment portfolio was due to the acquisition of new properties throughout the year. The increase in the commercial portfolio was due to an acquisition of a property within the year and an increase in real estate taxes.
Depreciation and amortization expenses were $21.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. This represents an increase of $3.8 million as compared to prior year depreciation of $17.6 million. Within the apartment and commercial portfolios, the majority of this change is due to the acquisition of new properties and an increase in tenant improvements and repairs projects.
General and administrative expenses were $6.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. This represents a decrease of $3.4 million, as compared to the prior year general and administrative expenses of $10.3 million. The majority of this change is due to decreases in legal expenses and franchise taxes in the current year.
The provision for impairment of notes receivable, investment in real estate partnerships, and real estate assets was $5.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. There was no provision for impairment expense in the prior year. For the year ended, the Company provided an impairment of $5.3 million for the golf course and related assets located in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This impairment relates to the decision to sell the development parcels in the U.S. Virgin Islands and the resultant decrease in the estimated fair value of the remaining assets.
Net income fee was $0.5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. This represents a decrease of $3.2 million, as compared to the prior year net income fee of $3.7 million. The net income fee paid to Pillar is calculated at 7.5% of net income.
Advisory fees were $9.8 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. This represents an increase of $0.9 million, as compared to the prior year advisory fees of $8.9 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.
Interest income was $16.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. This represents a decrease of $3.4 million, as compared to the prior year interest income of $20.1 million. The majority of this decrease is due to the recognition of uncollectable interest in the prior year on notes receivable.
Other income was $4.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. This represents an increase of $2.7 million as compared to the prior year other income of $1.4 million. The increase is primarily due to a property with a negotiated settlement of a debt with the lender.
Mortgage and loan interest expense was $47.5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. This represents an increase of $9.5 million, as compared to the prior year expense of $38.0 million. This change by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $2.0 million, an increase in the commercial portfolio of $0.9 million, and an increase in the other portfolio of $6.6 million. Within the apartment and commercial portfolios, the majority of the increase is due to the acquisition of new properties, offset by loan refinancing at lower rates. Within the other portfolio, the majority of the increase is due to incurring new mezzanine debt obligations.
Loan charges and prepayment penalties were $5.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. This represents an increase of $2.1 million, as compared to the prior year expense of $2.9 million. This change is mainly due to refinancing and prepayment penalties made on some of our existing loans.
Litigation settlement expenses were $0.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. This represents an increase of $3.9 million, as compared to the prior year credit of $3.6 million. This variance is due to the settlement of a debt resulting in a gain of $3.5 million in the prior year.
Gain on land sales was $21.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. In the current year, we sold approximately 595 acres of land in eleven transactions for a sales price of $107.3 million and recorded a gain of $18.9 million. In addition, we recognized $2.7 million in deferred gain from prior years' land sales.
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, | |||||||||||||||
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||
| (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||||
| Rental and other property revenues (including $726, $701 and $670 for the year ended 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties) | $ | 104,188 | $ | 79,412 | $ | 80,750 | |||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||||
| Property operating expenses (including $770, $645 and $699 for the year ended 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties) | 54,002 | 42,124 | 39,318 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 21,418 | 17,593 | 15,954 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative (including $3,855, $3,628 and $3,646 for the year ended 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties) | 6,893 | 10,282 | 7,919 | ||||||||||||
| Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets | 5,300 | - | 18,980 | ||||||||||||
| Net income fee to related party | 492 | 3,669 | 4,089 | ||||||||||||
| Advisory fee to related party | 9,775 | 8,943 | 10,166 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 97,880 | 82,611 | 96,426 | ||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 6,308 | (3,199 | ) | (15,676 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||
| Interest income (including $15,859, $19,029 and $19,110 for the year ended 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties) | 16,674 | 20,054 | 19,445 | ||||||||||||
| Other income | 4,106 | 1,415 | 10,163 | ||||||||||||
| Mortgage and loan interest (including $3,774, $3,660 and $3,927 for the year ended 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties) | (47,512 | ) | (37,972 | ) | (39,110 | ) | |||||||||
| Loan charges and prepayment penalties | (4,965 | ) | (2,854 | ) | (5,557 | ) | |||||||||
| Loss on the sale of investments | (1 | ) | (92 | ) | (283 | ) | |||||||||
| Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees | 428 | 347 | 391 | ||||||||||||
| Litigation settlement | (352 | ) | 3,591 | (20,313 | ) | ||||||||||
| Total other expenses | (31,622 | ) | (15,511 | ) | (35,264 | ) | |||||||||
| Loss before gain (loss) on land sales, non-controlling interest, and taxes | (25,314 | ) | (18,710 | ) | (50,940 | ) | |||||||||
| Gain (loss) on land sales | 21,648 | 561 | (455 | ) | |||||||||||
| Loss from continuing operations before tax | (3,666 | ) | (18,149 | ) | (51,395 | ) | |||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | (517 | ) | 20,413 | 40,513 | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) from continuing operations | (4,183 | ) | 2,264 | (10,882 | ) | ||||||||||
| Discontinued operations: | |||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations | 644 | (3,557 | ) | (2,634 | ) | ||||||||||
| Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations | 735 | 61,879 | 98,951 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) from discontinued operations | (483 | ) | (20,413 | ) | (33,711 | ) | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | 896 | 37,909 | 62,606 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | (3,287 | ) | 40,173 | 51,724 | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests | 1,327 | (9,288 | ) | (10,448 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to American Realty Investors, Inc. | (1,960 | ) | 30,885 | 41,276 | |||||||||||
| Preferred dividend requirement | (1,216 | ) | (2,043 | ) | (2,452 | ) | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) applicable to common shares | $ | (3,176 | ) | $ | 28,842 | $ | 38,824 | ||||||||
| Earnings per share - basic | |||||||||||||||
| Loss from continuing operations | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (0.71 | ) | $ | (2.07 | ) | ||||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations | 0.06 | 2.99 | 5.43 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) applicable to common shares | $ | (0.21 | ) | $ | 2.28 | $ | 3.36 | ||||||||
| Earnings per share - diluted | |||||||||||||||
| Loss from continuing operations | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (0.71 | ) | $ | (2.07 | ) | ||||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations | 0.06 | 2.99 | 5.43 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) applicable to common shares | $ | (0.21 | ) | $ | 2.28 | $ | 3.36 | ||||||||
| Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share | 15,111,107 | 12,683,956 | 11,525,389 | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share | 15,111,107 | 12,683,956 | 11,525,389 | ||||||||||||
| Amounts attributable to American Realty Investors, Inc. | |||||||||||||||
| Loss from continuing operations | $ | (2,856 | ) | $ | (7,024 | ) | $ | (21,330 | ) | ||||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations | 896 | 37,909 | 62,606 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (1,960 | ) | $ | 30,885 | $ | 41,276 | ||||||||
| AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC. | ||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||
| (dollars in thousands, except share and par value amounts) | ||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||
| Real estate, at cost | $ | 954,390 | $ | 810,214 | ||||||||
| Real estate subject to sales contracts at cost, net of depreciation ($0 in 2015 and $2,300 in 2014) | 49,155 | 19,026 | ||||||||||
| Less accumulated depreciation | (150,038 | ) | (129,477 | ) | ||||||||
| Total real estate | 853,507 | 699,763 | ||||||||||
| Notes and interest receivable | ||||||||||||
| Performing (including $125,915 in 2015 and $139,466 in 2014 from related parties) | 137,280 | 149,484 | ||||||||||
| Non-performing | - | 3,161 | ||||||||||
| Less allowance for estimated losses (including $15,537 in 2015 and $15,537 in 2014 from related parties) | (17,037 | ) | (18,279 | ) | ||||||||
| Total notes and interest receivable | 120,243 | 134,366 | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 15,232 | 12,299 | ||||||||||
| Restricted cash | 45,711 | 49,266 | ||||||||||
| Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees | 8,365 | 4,279 | ||||||||||
| Receivable from related party | 28,147 | 21,414 | ||||||||||
| Other assets | 46,163 | 44,111 | ||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,117,368 | $ | 965,498 | ||||||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||||||
| Notes and interest payable | $ | 797,962 | $ | 638,891 | ||||||||
| Notes related to assets held for sale | 376 | 1,552 | ||||||||||
| Notes related to assets subject to sales contracts | 6,422 | 18,616 | ||||||||||
| Deferred revenue (including $70,892 in 2015 and $72,564 in 2014 from sales to related parties) | 91,336 | 74,409 | ||||||||||
| Accounts payable and other liabilities (including $7,236 in 2015 and $11,024 in 2014 to related parties) | 44,383 | 52,442 | ||||||||||
| 940,479 | 785,910 | |||||||||||
| 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 2015 and 2014, respectively (liquidation preference $10 per share), including 900,000 shares in 2015 and 2014 held by ARL. | 2,205 | 3,126 | ||||||||||
| Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 15,930,145 and 14,443,404 shares and outstanding 15,514,360 and 14,027,619 shares in 2015 and 2014, respectively; including 140,000 shares held by TCI (consolidated) in 2015 and 2014. | 156 | 141 | ||||||||||
| Treasury stock at cost; 415,785 shares in 2015 and 2014, and 140,000 shares held by TCI (consolidated) as of 2015 and 2014. | (6,395 | ) | (6,395 | ) | ||||||||
| Paid-in capital | 109,861 | 108,378 | ||||||||||
| Retained earnings | 17,130 | 19,090 | ||||||||||
| Total American Realty Investors, Inc. shareholders' equity | 122,957 | 124,340 | ||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest | 53,932 | 55,248 | ||||||||||
| Total equity | 176,889 | 179,588 | ||||||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 1,117,368 | $ | 965,498 | ||||||||
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American Realty Investors, Inc.
Investor Relations
Gene
Bertcher, 800-400-6407
investor.relations@americanrealtyinvest.com
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