UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

   
(Mark One)

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Quarterly period ended                       September 30, 2013

 

OR

 

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from __________________________________ to

 

Commission file number        1-7865

 

HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   59-1914299
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)

 

1870 S. Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, Florida   33133
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
     
305-854-6803
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
     
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes x No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer     o     Accelerated filer     o     Non-accelerated filer     o    Smaller reporting company    x
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the exchange Act). Yes  o No x

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date. 1,040,926 Common shares were outstanding as of November 8, 2013.

 
 

HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.

 

Index

     
    PAGE
    NUMBER
PART I. Financial Information  
     
  Item 1. Financial Statements  
     
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2012 1
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited) 2
   
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited) 3
     
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 4
     
  Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 13
     
  Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks 14
     
  Item 4. Controls and Procedures 14
     
PART II. Other Information  
  Item 1. Legal Proceedings 15
  Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 15
  Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 15
  Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 15
  Item 5. Other Information 15
  Item 6. Exhibits 15
  Signatures 16

 

Cautionary Statement . This Form 10-Q contains certain statements relating to future results of the Company that are considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in political and economic conditions; interest rate fluctuation; competitive pricing pressures within the Company’s market; equity and fixed income market fluctuation; technological change; changes in law; changes in fiscal, monetary, regulatory and tax policies; monetary fluctuations as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q or from time-to-time in the filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 
 

HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES            
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS            
             
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2013     2012  
  (UNAUDITED)        
ASSETS                
Investment properties, net of accumulated depreciation:                
Office building and other commercial property   $ 813,943     $ 826,061  
Total investment properties, net     813,943       826,061  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents     21,502,353       1,510,773  
Assets associated with real estate interests held for sale           18,098,789  
Investments in marketable securities     4,469,240       2,158,330  
Other investments     3,347,963       3,603,655  
Investment in affiliate     2,437,864       2,547,572  
Loans, notes and other receivables     1,330,602       295,562  
Notes and advances due from related parties     704,201       696,909  
Deferred taxes           698,000  
Other assets     32,272       36,731  
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 34,638,438     $ 30,472,382  
                 
LIABILITIES                
Note payable to affiliate   $ 2,502,891     $ 2,814,379  
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities     33,906       46,550  
Due to Adviser     2,093,928        
Current and deferred income tax payable     1,996,130        
Obligations associated with real estate interests held for sale           13,383,821  
TOTAL LIABILITIES     6,626,855       16,244,750  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Excess common stock, $1 par value; 100,000 shares authorized: no shares issued            
Common stock, $1 par value; 1,200,000 shares authorized and 1,040,926 and 969,526 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.     1,040,926       969,526  
Additional paid-in capital     24,200,443       24,129,031  
Undistributed gains from sales of properties, net of losses     57,739,776       41,572,120  
Undistributed losses from operations     (55,248,892 )     (54,377,617 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss           (982,500 )
Total stockholders’ equity     27,732,253       11,310,560  
Non controlling interest     279,330       2,917,072  
TOTAL EQUITY     28,011,583       14,227,632  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   $ 34,638,438     $ 30,472,382  
                 
See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements  
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HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)  
             
    For the three months ended     For the nine months ended    
    September 30,     September 30,    
  2013     2012     2013     2012  
REVENUES                                
Real estate rentals and related revenue   $ 16,744     $ 16,074     $ 48,544     $ 48,224  
                                 
EXPENSES                                
Operating expenses:                                
Rental and other properties     15,637       24,795       51,308       71,745  
Adviser’s base fee     255,000       255,000       765,000       765,000  
General and administrative     89,027       82,618       245,155       270,548  
Professional fees and expenses     49,378       32,007       136,153       96,879  
Directors’ fees and expenses     35,522       27,000       82,050       70,500  
Depreciation and amortization     4,039       4,038       12,117       12,117  
Interest expense     22,693       25,660       67,925       77,200  
Total expenses     471,296       451,118       1,359,708       1,363,989  
                                 
Loss before other income and income taxes     (454,552 )     (435,044 )     (1,311,164 )     (1,315,765 )
                                 
Net realized and unrealized gains from investments in marketable securities     20,960       44,826       53,763       141,922  
Net income from other investments     86,521       20,247       229,669       336,693  
Other than temporary impairment losses from other investments                       (27,666 )
Interest, dividend and other income     67,030       43,404       163,750       112,275  
Total other income     174,511       108,477       447,182       563,224  
                                 
Loss before income taxes     (280,041 )     (326,567 )     (863,982 )     (752,541 )
Provision for income taxes (excluding tax effect of gain from sales of discontinued operations)           20,000             3,000  
Loss from continuing operations     (280,041 )     (346,567 )     (863,982 )     (755,541 )
(Loss) income from discontinued operations     (1,659,737 )     220,973       16,254,808       999,643  
Net (loss) income     (1,939,778 )     (125,594 )     15,390,826       244,102  
Noncontrolling interests in continuing operations     20,714       2,494       (7,293 )     (125 )
Noncontrolling interests in discontinued operations     (28,558 )     27,340       (87,152 )     (104,695 )
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest     (7,844 )     29,834       (94,445 )     (104,820 )
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company   $ (1,947,622 )   $ (95,760 )   $ 15,296,381     $ 139,282  
                                 
Amounts attributable to the Company                                
Continuing operations     (259,327 )     (344,073 )     (871,275 )     (755,666 )
Discontinued operations (net of provision for income taxes)     (1,688,295 )     248,313       16,167,656       894,948  
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company   $ (1,947,622 )   $ (95,760 )   $ 15,296,381     $ 139,282  
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic     1,031,350       1,010,426       1,004,599       1,010,426  
Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted     1,031,350       1,010,426       1,025,939       1,010,426  
                                 
Net (loss) income per common:                                
Continuing operations-basic   $ (0.25 )   $ (0.34 )   $ (0.87 )   $ (0.75 )
Continuing operations-diluted   $ (0.25 )   $ (0.34 )   $ (0.85 )   $ (0.75 )
Discontinued operations-basic   $ (1.64 )   $ 0.25     $ 16.09     $ 0.89  
Discontinued operations-diluted   $ (1.64 )   $ 0.25     $ 15.76     $ 0.89  
Basic net (loss) income per share   $ (1.89 )   $ (0.09 )   $ 15.23     $ 0.14  
Diluted net (loss) income per share   $ (1.89 )   $ (0.09 )   $ 14.91     $ 0.14  
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss):                                
Unrealized (loss) gain on interest rate swap agreement   $     $ (3,500 )   $ 982,500     $ (45,500 )
Total other comprehensive income     0       (3,500 )     982,500       (45,500 )
                                 
Comprehensive (loss) income   $ (1,947,622 )   $ (99,260 )   $ 16,278,881     $ 92,432  
                                 
See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements  
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HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES            
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)  
       
    For the nine months ended September 30,  
    2013     2012  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                
Net income attributable to the Company   $ 15,296,381     $ 139,282  
Adjustments to reconcile net income attributable to the Company to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization     12,117       668,611  
Non-employee stock compensation expense     20,498       13,455  
Net income from other investments, excluding impairment losses     (229,669 )     (336,693 )
Other than temporary impairment losses from other investments           27,666  
Gain from the sale of discontinued operations     (16,167,656 )      
Net gain from investments in marketable securities     (53,763 )     (141,922 )
Net income attributable to non controlling interest     7,293       104,820  
Deferred income tax benefit           3,000  
Changes in assets and liabilities:                
Other assets and other receivables     (37,309 )     47,941  
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities     (12,643 )     (74,947 )
Total adjustments     (16,461,132 )     311,931  
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities     (1,164,751 )     451,213  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                
Proceeds from sales of discontinued operations     23,030,262        
Distributions from other investments     447,124       527,557  
Contributions to other investments     (70,750 )     (227,327 )
Net proceeds from sales and redemptions of securities     864,151       971,374  
Purchase of marketable securities     (3,121,298 )     (694,465 )
Distribution from affiliate     196,016        
Purchases and improvements of properties           (227,889 )
Net cash provided by investing activities     21,345,505       349,250  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                
Stock options exercised     122,314        
Repayment of mortgages and notes payables     (311,488 )     (417,086 )
Purchase of treasury stock           (112,220 )
Net cash used in financing activities     (189,174 )     (529,306 )
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents     19,991,580       271,157  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period     1,510,773       2,366,363  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period   $ 21,502,353     $ 2,637,520  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:                
Cash paid during the period for interest   $ 68,000     $ 657,000  
Cash paid during the period for income taxes   $     $  
                 
Non-cash Investing Activities:                
Note receivable received for sales of discontinued operations   $ 1,000,000     $  

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

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HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

1.   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In the opinion of the HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc. (the “Company”), the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2012. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 was derived from audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and entities in which the Company owns a majority voting interest or controlling financial interest. All material transactions and balances with consolidated and unconsolidated entities have been eliminated in consolidation or as required under the equity method. Amounts in footnotes are rounded to the nearest thousands.

 

2.   RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 for recent accounting pronouncements. The Company does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting standards, if currently adopted, will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

 

3.   SALE OF REAL ESTATE INTERESTS

 

As previously reported, on February 25, 2013 the Company completed the sale of its interests in Grove Isle Associates LLLP, Grove Isle Yacht Club Associates, Grove Isle Investments Inc. and CII Yacht Club, Inc., which represent interests in the Grove Isle hotel, club, tennis courts and marina (collectively, the “Grove Isle Property”) to Grove Isle Yacht & Tennis, LLC, a Florida limited liability company and an unrelated entity (“the Purchaser”), pursuant to a purchase agreement entered into on the same day (the “Agreement”). The purchase price was $24.4 million, consisting of $23.4 million in cash and a $1 million promissory note due from the Purchaser. Approximately $2.7 million of the proceeds were used to pay off the existing mortgage on the Grove Isle Property. The Company realized gain on the sale of these interests (including transactions in June 2013 described below) of approximately $19 million (or $19 per share) net of incentive fee due to the Adviser of approximately $2.1 million, before provision for corporate income taxes.

 

In June 2013 the Company received an additional $327,000 in proceeds for unpaid rent due by the Grove Isle tenant prior to the sale. Also in June 2013 the Purchaser exercised its option to purchase our 50% interest in the spa for $100,000.

 

As previously reported, on March 29, 2013, pursuant to a Membership Interests Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) entered into in December 2012, HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc. and its 95% owned subsidiary, Courtland Investments, Inc. (the “Company”), completed the sale of the Company’s 50% membership interests in Bayshore Landing LLC, Bayshore Rawbar LLC and Bayshore Restaurant LLC, (collectively the “Monty’s property) to the other 50% owner, The Christoph Family Trusts, which are unrelated entities. The purchase price for the membership interests of $3 million was paid in cash. The Company realized a loss on the sale of these interests of approximately $184,000 (or $.19 per share).

4.   INVESTMENTS IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES

Investments in marketable securities consist primarily of large capital corporate equity and debt securities in varying industries or issued by government agencies with readily determinable fair values. These securities are stated at market value, as determined by the most recent traded price of each security at the balance sheet date. Consistent with the Company’s overall current investment objectives and activities its entire marketable securities portfolio is classified as trading.

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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments in marketable securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 is summarized below:

 

    Three months ended
September 30,
    Nine months ended
September 30,
 
Description   2013     2012     2013     2012  
Net realized (loss) gain from sales of securities   ($ 15,000 )   ($ 12,000 )   ($ 7,000 )   $ 55,000  
Unrealized net gain in trading securities     36,000       57,000       61,000       87,000  
Total net gain from investments in marketable securities    $ 21,000      $ 45,000      $ 54,000     $ 142,000  

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2013, net realized loss from sales of marketable securities of approximately $15,000 consisting of approximately $29,000 in gross losses net of $14,000 of gross gains. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, net realized loss from sales of marketable securities of was approximately $7,000, and consisted of approximately $52,000 of gross losses net of $45,000 of gross gains.

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, net unrealized gains from trading securities were $36,000 and $61,000, respectively. This is compared to net unrealized gains of $57,000 and $87,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

 

Investment gains and losses on marketable securities may fluctuate significantly from period to period in the future and could have a significant impact on the Company’s net earnings. However, the amount of investment gains or losses on marketable securities for any given period has no predictive value and variations in amount from period to period have no practical analytical value.

 

5. OTHER INVESTMENTS

As of September 30, 2013, the Company’s portfolio of other investments had an aggregate carrying value of approximately $3.3 million and we have committed to fund approximately $952,000 as required by agreements with the investees. The carrying value of these investments is equal to contributions less distributions and loss valuation adjustments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, cash distributions received from other investments totaled approximately $447,000 from several investments in privately owned partnerships owning diversified operating companies. During the same nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company contributed an additional $71,000 toward fulfilling capital commitments on existing investments.

 

Net income from other investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, is summarized below:

 

    Three months ended
September 30,
    Nine months ended
September 30,
 
Description   2013     2012     2013     2012  
Partnerships owning diversified businesses   $ 63,000     $ 7,000     $ 104,000     $ 38,000  
Partnerships owning real estate and related                 40,000       255,000  
Income from investment in 49% owned affiliate (T.G.I.F. Texas, Inc.)     24,000       13,000       86,000       44,000  
Total net income from other investments (excluding other than temporary impairment losses)   $ 87,000     $ 20,000     $ 230,000     $ 337,000  
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The following tables present gross unrealized losses and fair values for those investments that were in an unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that investments have been in a continuous loss position:

 

    As of September 30, 2013  
    12 Months or less     Greater than 12 Months     Total  
Investment Description   Fair
Value
    Unrealized
Loss
    Fair
Value
    Unrealized
Loss
    Fair
Value
    Unrealized
Loss
 
Partnerships owning investments in technology related industries               $ 345,000     $ (121,000 )   $ 345,000     $ (121,000 )
Partnerships owning real estate and related investments                 233,000       (48,000 )     233,000       (48,000 )
Total               $ 578,000     $ (169,000 )   $ 578,000     $ (169,000 )

 

    As of December 31, 2012  
    12 Months or less     Greater than 12 Months      Total  
    Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized  
Investment Description   Value     Loss     Value   Loss     Value     Loss  
Partnerships owning investments in technology related industries   $ 11,000     $ (10,000 )   $ 374,000     $ (69,000 )   $ 384,000     $ (79,000 )
Partnerships owning diversified businesses                 241,000       (5,000 )     241,000       (5,000 )
Partnerships owning real estate and related investments                 231,000       (49,000 )     231,000       (49,000 )
Total   $ 11,000     $ (10,000 )   $ 846,000     $ (123,000 )   $ 856,000     $ (133,000 )

 

When evaluating the investments for other-than-temporary impairment, the Company reviews factors such as the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below cost basis, the financial condition of the issuer and any changes thereto, and the Company’s intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not it will be required to sell, the investment before recovery of the investment’s amortized cost basis.

In accordance with ASC Topic 320-10-65, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments, there were no OTTI impairment valuation adjustments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

In June 2012 the Company recorded a loss of approximately $28,000 from an investment in a partnership which operates and leases executive suites in Miami, Florida. The Company has funded $120,000 to date in this investment and the losses incurred were associated with the initial start up of the venture in 2010.

 

6. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In accordance with ASC Topic 820, the Company measures cash and equivalents, marketable debt and equity securities at fair value on a recurring basis. Other investments are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

The following are the major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) and significant other observable inputs (Level 2). For the periods presented, there were no major assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis which uses significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

 

   

Fair value measurement at reporting date using

 
    Total     Quoted Prices in Active     Significant Other     Significant  
    September 30,     Markets for Identical Assets     Observable Inputs     Unobservable Inputs  
Description       2013         (Level 1)         (Level 2)         (Level 3)  
Assets:                                
Cash equivalents:                                
U.S. Treasury bills   $ 20,170,000     $ 20,170,000     $     $  
Money market mutual funds     667,000       667,000              
Time deposits     55,000             55,000        
Marketable securities:                                
Marketable equity securities     3,386,000       3,386,000              
Corporate debt securities     1,083,000             1,083,000        
Total assets   $ 25,361,000     $ 24,223,000     $ 1,138,000     $  

 

    Fair value measurement at reporting date using  
    Total     Quoted Prices in Active     Significant Other     Significant  
    December 31,     Markets for Identical Assets     Observable Inputs     Unobservable Inputs  
Description       2012         (Level 1)         (Level 2)         (Level 3)  
Assets:                                
Cash equivalents:                                
Time deposits   $ 54,000           $ 54,000        
Money market mutual funds     783,000     $ 783,000              
Marketable securities:                                
Corporate debt securities     662,000             662,000        
Marketable equity securities     1,496,000       1,496,000              
Total assets   $ 2,995,000     $ 2,279,000     $ 716,000     $  

 

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are summarized below:

 

    Fair value measurement at reporting date using     Total gains  
    Total     Quoted Prices in Active     Significant Other     Significant     (losses) for  
    September 30,     Markets for Identical Assets     Observable Inputs     Unobservable Inputs     three and nine months ended  
Description      2013        (Level 1)        (Level 2) (a)        (Level 3) (b)        9/30/2013  
Assets:                                        
Other investments by investment focus:                                        
Technology & Communication   $ 516,000     $     $ 516,000     $     $  
Diversified businesses     1,084,000             1,084,000              
Real estate and related     1,448,000             500,000       948,000        
Other     300,000                   300,000        
    $ 3,348,000     $     $ 2,100,000     $ 1,248,000     $  
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    Fair value measurement at reporting date using     Total  
    Total     Quoted Prices in Active     Significant Other     Significant     losses for  
    December 31,     Markets for Identical Assets     Observable Inputs     Unobservable Inputs     year ended  
Description   2012     (Level 1)     (Level 2) (a)     (Level 3) (b)     12/31/2012  
Assets:                                        
Other investments by investment focus:                          
Technology & Communication   $ 514,000     $     $ 514,000     $     $  
Diversified businesses     1,337,000             1,337,000              
Real estate and related     1,453,000             500,000       953,000       28,000  
Other     300,000                   300,000        
    $ 3,604,000     $     $ 2,351,000     $ 1,253,000     $ 28,000  

 

(a) Other investments measured at fair value on a non recurring basis include investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent such as member units or an ownership interest in partners’ capital to which a proportionate share of net assets is attributed, “NAV”). This class primarily consists of private equity funds that have varying investment focus. These investments can never be redeemed with the funds. Instead, the nature of the investments in this class is that distributions are received through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the fund. If these investments were held it is estimated that the underlying assets of the fund would be liquidated over 5 to 10 years. As of September 30, 2013, it is probable that all of the investments in this class will be sold at an amount different from the NAV of the Company’s ownership interest in partners’ capital. Therefore, the fair values of the investments in this class have been estimated using recent observable information such as audited financial statements and/or statements of partners’ capital obtained directly from investees on a quarterly or other regular basis. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company received distributions of approximately $464,000 from this type of investment primarily from investments in diversified businesses and real estate. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 the Company made contributions totaling $71,000 in this type of investment. As of September 30, 2013, the amount of the Company’s unfunded commitments related to the aforementioned investments is approximately $952,000.
 
(b) Other investments above which are measured on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 unobservable inputs consist of investments primarily in commercial real estate in Florida through private partnerships and two investments in the stock of private banks in Florida and Texas. The Company does not know when it will have the ability to redeem the investments and has categorized them as a Level 3 fair value measurement. The Level 3 real estate and related investments of approximately $953,000 include one investment in a commercial building located near the Company’s offices purchased in 2005 with a carrying value as of September 30, 2013 of $724,000. These investments are measured using primarily inputs provided by the managing member of the partnerships with whom the Company has done similar transactions in the past and is well known to management. The fair values of these real estate investments have been estimated using the net asset value of the Company’s ownership interest in partners’ capital. The investments in private bank stocks include a private bank and trust located in Coral Gables, Florida in the amount of $250,000 made in 2009, and a $50,000 investment in a bank located in El Campo, Texas made in 2010. The fair values of these bank stock investments have been estimated using the cost method less distributions received and other than temporary impairments. This investment is valued using inputs provided by the management of the banks.

 

    Level 3 Investments:  
Balance at January 1, 2013   $ 1,253,000  
Additional investment in limited partnership      
Distributions from Level 3 investments     (5,000 )
Transfers from Level 2      
Balance at September 30, 2013   $ 1,248,000  
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7. INCOME TAXES

The Company (excluding CII) qualifies as a real estate investment trust and distributes its taxable ordinary income to stockholders in conformity with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code and is not required to report deferred items due to its ability to distribute all taxable income. In addition, net operating losses can be carried forward to reduce future taxable income but cannot be carried back. Distributed capital gains on sales of real estate as they relate to REIT activities are not subject to taxes; however, undistributed capital gains may be subject to corporate tax.

As of September 30, 2013 the Company (excluding CII) had an estimated net operating loss carryover of approximately $5.1 million which is available to reduce 2013 REIT taxable income generated from gains realized from discontinued operations in 2013. The estimated REIT tax capital gain from the sales of real estate interests in 2013 is $14.6 million, net of incentive fee due to the Adviser of approximately $2.1 million.

As previously reported, on October 21, 2013 the Company declared a cash dividend of $4.00 per share payable to shareholders of record as of November 1, 2013, payable on November 8, 2013. This dividend will reduce the REIT 2013 taxable income and, accordingly, as of September 30, 2013 the Company (excluding CII) has estimated a corporate tax liability of approximately $1.7 million which is netted in gain from sale of discontinued operations.

The Company’s 95%-owned subsidiary, CII, files a separate income tax return and its operations are not included in the REIT’s income tax return.

As of September 30, 2013 CII has an estimated net operating loss carryover of approximately $1.4 million which is available to reduce 2013 CII taxable income generated primarily from capital gains realized from the sale of real estate interests in 2013. As of September 30, 2013, after utilization of net operating loss carryover, CII has estimated a current provision for state and federal income taxes of $156,000.

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. ASC Topic 740 requires a Company to use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of “temporary differences” by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred income taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred taxes only pertain to CII. As of September 30, 2013 the Company has recorded a net deferred tax liability of $140,000 as a result of timing differences associated with the carrying value of other investments and depreciable assets and the future benefit of a net operating loss. This increase from deferred tax asset to deferred tax liability of $838,000 is a deferred tax expense and was primarily the result of the reduction in the deferred tax asset of $471,000 for utilization of CII NOL carryover of $471,000 and a net decrease in investments with tax basis in excess of book of $228,000 primarily relating to Grove Isle entities sold in 2013.

The provision for income taxes in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income consists of the following:

For the nine months ended   September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2012
 
Current:                
Federal   $ 1,581,000        
State     275,000        
      1,856,000        
Deferred:                
Federal   $ 754,000     $ 2,000  
State     84,000       1,000  
      838,000       3,000  
Total   $ 2,694,000     $ 3,000  

 

We adopted the provisions of ASC Topic 740-10, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” on January 1, 2007. This topic clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Topic 740-10 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

     

Based on our evaluation, we have concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in our consolidated financial statements. Our evaluation was performed for the tax years ended December 31, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, the tax years which remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions as of September 30, 2013.

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We may from time to time be assessed interest or penalties by major tax jurisdictions, although any such assessments historically have been minimal and immaterial to our financial results. In the event we have received an assessment for interest and/or penalties, it has been classified in the consolidated financial statements as selling, general and administrative expense.

 

8. STOCK OPTIONS

Stock based compensation expense is recognized using the fair-value method for all awards. The Company granted reload options related to options previously granted which were exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. A reload stock option is granted for the number of shares tendered as payment for the exercise price and tax withholding obligation (if any) upon the exercise of a stock option with a reload provision. The exercise price of the reload option is equal to the market price of the stock on the date of grant and the reload option will expire on the same date as the original option which was exercised. The Company determined the fair value of its option awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following assumptions were used to value the reload options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2013: 3 year expected life; expected volatility of approximately 37%; risk-free of. 11% and annual dividend yield of 17%. The expected life for options granted during the period represents the period of time that options are to be outstanding based on the expiration date of the Plan. Expected volatilities are based upon historical volatility of the Company’s stock over a period equal to the 3 year expected life.

 

The weighted average fair value for reload options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $18.35 per share. For the three and nine months ended the Company recorded approximately $20,000 in non-employee stock option expense relating to the reload options granted in 2013.

 

The following table summarizes stock option activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

          Weighted  
          Average  
    Options     Exercise  
    Outstanding     Price  
Outstanding at January 1, 2013     102,100     $ 4.99  
Granted     17,700     $ 18.35  
Exercised     (89,100 )   $ 5.02  
Outstanding at September 30, 2013     30,700     $ 12.61  

The intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was approximately $1.2 million.

 

The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable options as of September 30, 2013:

 

      Number Outstanding     Weighted Average  
Strike Prices     and exercisable     Strike Prices  
$ 4.80       13,000     $ 4.80  
$ 17.84       9,500     $ 17.84  
$ 18.89       7,500     $ 18.89  
$ 19.50       700     $ 19.50  
          30,700     $ 12.61  

 

As of September 30, 2013 the intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable was approximately $234,000.

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9. BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were computed as presented in the table below. There was no difference between basic and diluted weighted average common shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.

    For the three months ended         For the nine months ended  
    September 30, 2013     September 30, 2013  
Basic:                
Net (loss) income   ($ 1,947,622 )   $ 15,296,381  
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding     1,031,350       1,004,599  
Basic (loss) earnings per share   ($ 1.89 )   $ 15.23  
                 
    2013     2013  
Diluted:                
Net (loss) income   ($ 1,947,622 )   $ 15,296,381  
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding     1,031,350       1,004,599  
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversion:                
Stock options anti-dilutive for three months ended September 30, 2013           21,341  
                 
Diluted weighted average common shares     1,031,350       1,025,939  
Diluted (loss) earnings per share   ($ 1.89 )   $ 14.91  

 

During the three month period ended September 30, 2013, 30,700 stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted (loss) earnings per share as their effect would be anti-dilutive.

 

10. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND REAL ESTATE INTERESTS HELD FOR SALE

 

As previously reported, on February 25, 2013 the Company completed the sale of its interests in Grove Isle Associates LLLP, Grove Isle Yacht Club Associates, Grove Isle Investments Inc. and CII Yacht Club, Inc., which represent interests in the Grove Isle hotel, club, tennis courts and marina (collectively, the “Grove Isle Property”) to Grove Isle Yacht & Tennis, LLC, a Florida limited liability company and an unrelated entity (“the Purchaser”), p ursuant to a pur chase agreement entered into on the same day (the “Agreement”). The purchase price was $24.4 million, consisting of $23.4 million in cash and a $1 million promissory note due from the Purchaser. Approximately $2.7 million of the proceeds were used to pay off the existing mortgage on the Grove Isle Property. The Company realized a gain on the sale of these interests (including amounts received in June 2013 described below) of approximately $19 million (or $19.00 per share) net of incentive fee due to the Adviser of approximately $2.1 million and before provision for corporate income taxes.

 

In June 2013 the Company received approximately $327,000 of past due rental payments from the Grove Isle tenant. This amount is included in the realized gain on the sale of Grove Isle. Also in June 2013 the Purchaser exercised its option to purchase our 50% interest in the spa for $100,000 as provided in the Agreement. There was no gain or loss realized on this transaction.

 

As previously reported, on March 29, 2013, pursuant to a Membership Interests Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) entered into in December 2012, HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc. and its 95% owned subsidiary, Courtland Investments, Inc. (the “Company”), completed the sale of the Company’s 50% membership interests in Bayshore Landing LLC, Bayshore Rawbar LLC and Bayshore Restaurant LLC, (collectively the “Monty’s property) to the other 50% owner, The Christoph Family Trusts, which are unrelated entities. The purchase price for the membership interests of $3 million was paid in cash. The Company realized a loss on the sale of these interests of approximately $184,000 (or $.19 per share).

We have classified the results of operations for the real estate interests discussed above into discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of comprehensive income.

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    For the three months     For the nine months  
    ended September 30,     ended September 30,  
Revenues:   2013     2012     2013     2012  
Rental and related revenue   $     $ 485,000     $ 171,000     $ 1,415,000  
Food & beverage sales           1,271,000       1,950,000     $ 4,628,000  
Marina revenue           408,000       382,000     $ 1,239,000  
Other           110,000           $ 350,000  
Total revenue   $     $ 2,274,000     $ 2,503,000     $ 7,632,000  
Expenses:                                
Rental operating expenses           43,000       97,000       149,000  
Food & beverage operation expenses           1,127,000       1,430,000       3,840,000  
Marina expenses           224,000       178,000       641,000  
Professional fees           45,000       53,000       162,000  
Interest expense           190,000       190,000       579,000  
Depreciation, amortization and other expenses           424,000       199,000       1,261,000  
Total expenses   $     $ 2,053,000     $ 2,147,000     $ 6,632,000  
                                 
Less: noncontrolling interest sold                 (212,000 )      
                                 
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of incentive fee     (34,000 )           18,805,000        
                                 
Provision for income tax expense on gain on sale of discontinued ops     (1,626,000 )           (2,694,000 )      
Income from discontinued operations   $ (1,660,000 )   $ 221,000     $ 16,255,000     $ 1,000,000  

The major classes of assets and liabilities associated with the real estate interest held for sale as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:

 

    September 30, 2013         December 31, 2012  
Grove Isle Spa remaining interest   $     $ 1,434,000  
Grove Isle land, hotel, club building and marina           1,801,000  
Grove Isle other assets           222,000  
Bayshore Restaurant, marina and retail offices           7,822,000  
Bayshore goodwill           5,629,000  
Bayshore other receivables           206,000  
Bayshore other assets           985,000  
Assets associated with real estate interests held for sale   $     $ 18,099,000  
                 
Grove Isle mortgage note payable   $     $ 2,696,000  
Grove Isle accrued and other liabilities           23,000  
Bayshore mortgage note payable           8,190,000  
Bayshore interest rate swap contract payable           1,965,000  
Bayshore accrued and other liabilities           510,000  
Obligations associated with real estate interests held for sale   $     $ 13,384,000  
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Item 2.           Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company reported a net loss of approximately $1.9 million ($1.89 per share) and net income of approximately $15.3 million ($15.23 per basic shares and $14.91 per diluted shares) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, we reported a net loss of $96,000 ($.09 per share) and net income of $138,000 ($.14 per share), respectively.

 

As previously reported, on February 25, 2013 the Company completed the sale the Grove Isle Property to Grove Isle Yacht & Tennis, LLC, a Florida limited liability company and an unrelated entity (“the Purchaser”), pursuant to a purchase agreement entered into on the same day (the “Agreement”). The purchase price was $24.4 million, consisting of $23.4 million in cash and a $1 million promissory note due from the Purchaser. Approximately $2.7 million of the proceeds were used to pay off the existing mortgage on the Grove Isle Property. The Company realized gain on the sale of these interests (including amounts received in June 2013) of approximately $19 million (or $19 per share) net of incentive fee due to the Adviser of approximately $2.1 million, before provision for corporate income taxes. In June 2013 the Company received approximately $327,000 of past due rental payments from the Grove Isle tenant which is included in the realized gain on the sale of Grove Isle.

 

As previously reported, on March 29, 2013, pursuant to a Membership Interests Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) entered into in December 2012, HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc. and its 95% owned subsidiary, Courtland Investments, Inc. (the “Company”), completed the sale of the Company’s 50% membership interests in Bayshore Landing LLC, Bayshore Rawbar LLC and Bayshore Restaurant LLC, (collectively the “Monty’s property) to the other 50% owner, The Christoph Family Trusts, which are unrelated entities. The purchase price for the membership interests of $3 million was paid in cash. The Company realized a loss on the sale of these interests of approximately $184,000 (or $.17 per share).

REVENUES

Rentals and related revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 primarily consists of rent from the Advisor to CII for its corporate office.

 

Net realized and unrealized gain from investments in marketable securities:

Net realized loss from sales of marketable securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was approximately $15,000 and $7,000, respectively. As compared with net realized (loss) gain from sales of marketable securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was approximately ($12,000) and $55,000, respectively. Net unrealized gain from investments in marketable securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was approximately $36,000 and $61,000, respectively. Net unrealized gain from investments in marketable securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was approximately $57,000 and $87,000, respectively. For further details refer to Note 4 to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

 

Net income from other investments:

Net income from other investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was approximately $87,000 and $230,000, respectively. Net income from other investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was approximately $20,000 and $337,000, respectively. For further details refer to Note 5 to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

 

EXPENSES

Rental and other properties expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared with the same periods in 2012 decreased by approximately $9,000 (37%) and $20,000 (28%), respectively, related primarily due to non recurring repairs and maintenance to the corporate office in 2012.

 

General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared with the same period in 2012 decreased by approximately $25,000 (9%). This decrease was primarily due to a $28,000 nonrecurring loss on abandonment of vacant land by Courtland Investments in April 2012.

 

Professional fees and expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared with the same period in 2012 increased by approximately $17,000 (54%) primarily due to increased shareholder relations costs. Professional fees and expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared with the same period in 2012 increased by approximately $39,000 (40%) primarily due to a 2012 change in recording accounting fee expense from accrual to actual billing method.

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EFFECT OF INFLATION:

Inflation affects the costs of holding the Company’s investments. Increased inflation would decrease the purchasing power of our mainly liquid investments.

 

LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL EXPENDITURE REQUIREMENTS AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company’s material commitments primarily consist of a note payable to the Company’s 49% owned affiliate, T.G.I.F. Texas, Inc. (“TGIF”) of approximately $2.5 million due on demand and contributions committed to other investments of approximately $952,000 due upon demand. The funds necessary to meet these obligations are expected from the proceeds from the sales of investments, distributions from investments and available cash.

 

MATERIAL COMPONENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, net cash used in operating activities was approximately $1.2 million, primarily consisting of the Advisers regular fee of $765,000 and other general and administrative expenses.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, net cash provided by investing activities was approximately $21.3 million and consisted primarily of net cash proceeds from the sale of real estate interests of approximately $23 million, proceeds from sales of marketable securities of $864,000, distributions from other investments of $447,000 and distribution from affiliate (TGIF) of $196,000. These sources were partially offset by uses of funds of $3.1 million for purchase of marketable securities and $71,000 of contributions to other investments.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, net cash used in financing activities was approximately $189,000 and consisted primarily principal repayment of note payable to affiliate (TGIF) of $311,000 partially offset by $122,000 of proceeds from the exercise of stock options.

Item 3.           Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Not applicable

Item 4.            Controls and Procedures
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have concluded that, based on such evaluation, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and designed to ensure that material information relating to us and our consolidated subsidiaries, which we are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, was made known to them by others within those entities and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

 

(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation of such internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter which have materially affected, or reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting .

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.            Legal Proceedings

Grove Isle Associates, LLLP was a co-defendant in two lawsuits in the circuit court in Miami Dade County Florida. These cases arose from claims by a condominium association and resident seeking a declaratory judgment regarding certain provisions of the declaration of condominium relating to the Grove Isle Club and the developer. The claim by the association has been dismissed as to all counts related to the Company; however the association has filed an appeal.  Pursuant to an agreement dated February 25, 2013, in which the company sold its interests in Grove Isle Associates, LLLP, the Company will continue to defend the lawsuit in the event the appellate court reverses the dismissal and will indemnify the purchaser for any related judgment. The ultimate outcome of this litigation cannot presently be determined. However, in management’s opinion the likelihood of a material adverse outcome is remote. Accordingly, adjustments, if any that might result from the resolution of this matter have not been reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Item 2.            Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds: None
Item 3.            Defaults Upon Senior Securities: None.
Item 4.            Mine Safety Disclosures: None
Item 5.            Other Information: None
Item 6.            Exhibits:

(a)      Certifications pursuant to 18 USC Section 1350-Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.
   
  /s/ Larry Rothstein  
Dated: November 8, 2013 President, Treasurer and Secretary
  Principal Financial Officer
   
  /s/ Carlos Camarotti  
Dated: November 8, 2013 Vice President- Finance and Controller
  Principal Accounting Officer
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