TCI Transcontinental Realty Investment Inc

Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE: TCI), 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 March 31, 2018, we reported a net loss applicable to common shares of $0.5 million or ($0.05) per diluted loss per share compared to a net loss applicable to common shares of $5.4 million or ($0.61) per diluted loss per share for the same period ended 2017.

During this period the company adhered to its overall business strategy to focus only on high value assets and with this in mind, we disposed of several underperforming properties. Though this created a slight reduction in revenue, the overall operating income was virtually consistent with the first quarter of 2017. As the company has been redeploying capital in new residential apartment properties, we fully anticipate increases in both revenue and operating income.

Going forward we further believe that operating expenses should remain very manageable as we continue to replace older underperforming assets with newer class A properties.

Revenues

Rental and other property revenues were $31.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. This represents a decrease of approximately $0.4 million, compared to the prior period revenues of $31.5 million. This change, by segment, is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $0.9 million, and a decrease in the commercial portfolio of $1.3 million.

Expense

Property operating expenses were $14.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. This represents a decrease of $1.4 million, compared to the prior period operating expenses of $15.9 million. This change, by segment, is a decrease in the apartment portfolio of $0.2 million, a decrease in the commercial portfolio of $0.9 million and a decrease in the land portfolio of $0.2 million.

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $6.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. This represents an increase of $0.1 million as compared to prior period depreciation of $6.3 million.

Mortgage and loan interest expense was $14.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. This represents a decrease of $1.1 million, as compared to the prior period expense of $15.2 million. The change by segment is an increase in the other portfolio of $0.4 million and a decrease in the apartment portfolio of $1.4 million, and an increase in the commercial portfolio of $0.2 million. Within the other portfolio, the increase is primarily due to $2.3 million of interest expense related to the bonds.

Other income was $3.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. This represents an increase of $2.5 million compared to prior period other income of $1.1 million. This increase is due to forgiveness of debt of $1.5 million during the first quarter and $1.8 million of foreign currency translation gain due to change in currency exchange rate.

Gain on land sales increased for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to the prior period. In the current period we sold 62 acres of land for a sales price of $3.0 million and recorded a gain of $1.3 million. For the same period in 2017, we sold 2.49 acres of land for a sales price of $1.1 million and recorded a gain of $0.4 million.

About Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.

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

    TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)       For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018       2017 (dollars in thousands, except share and par value amounts) Revenues: Rental and other property revenues (including $208 and $190 for the three months ended 2018 and 2017, respectively, from related parties) $ 31,082 $ 31,535   Expenses: Property operating expenses (including $227 and $228 for the three months ended 2018 and 2017, respectively, from related parties) 14,455 15,889 Depreciation and amortization 6,446 6,303 General and administrative (including $1,093 and $732 for the three months ended 2018 and 2017, respectively, from related parties) 2,192 1,780 Net income fee to related party 53 60 Advisory fee to related party   2,748     2,305   Total operating expenses   25,894     26,337   Net operating income 5,188 5,198   Other income (expenses): Interest income (including $3,236 and $3,169 for the three months ended 2018 and 2017, respectively, from related parties) 3,876 3,421 Other income (expense) 1,826 1,442 Mortgage and loan interest (including $318 and $151 for the three months ended 2018 and 2017, respectively, from related parties) (14,093 ) (15,190 ) Foreign currency translation gain (loss) 1,756 (323 ) Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees   11     (8 ) Total other expenses   (6,624 )   (10,658 ) Loss before gain on land sales, non-controlling interest, and taxes (1,436 ) (5,460 ) Gain on land sales   1,335     445   Net loss from continuing operations before taxes   (101 )   (5,015 ) Net loss from continuing operations (101 ) (5,015 ) Net loss (101 ) (5,015 ) Net (income) attributable to non-controlling interest   (132 )   (119 ) Net loss attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (233 ) (5,134 ) Preferred dividend requirement   (222 )   (222 ) Net loss applicable to common shares $ (455 ) $ (5,356 )   Earnings per share - basic     Net loss from continuing operations $ (0.05 ) $ (0.61 )   Earnings per share - diluted     Net loss from continuing operations $ (0.05 ) $ (0.61 )   Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share 8,717,767 8,717,767 Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share 8,717,767 8,717,767   Amounts attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. Net loss from continuing operations $ (233 ) $ (5,134 ) Net loss applicable to Transcontinental Realty, Investors, Inc. $ (233 ) $ (5,134 )     TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS         March 31, December 31, 2018 2017 (unaudited) (audited) (dollars in thousands, except share and par value amounts) Assets Real estate, at cost $ 1,111,346 $ 1,112,721 Real estate subject to sales contracts at cost 45,739 45,739 Less accumulated depreciation   (179,100 )   (178,590 ) Total real estate 977,985 979,870 Notes and interest receivable: Performing (including $48,553 in 2018 and $45,155 in 2017 from related parties)   83,342     70,166   Total notes and interest receivable 83,342 70,166 Cash and cash equivalents 40,894 42,705 Restricted cash 55,400 45,637 Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and investees 2,483 2,472 Receivable from related party 115,734 111,665 Other assets   54,751     60,907   Total assets $ 1,330,589   $ 1,313,422     Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Liabilities: Notes and interest payable $ 885,831 $ 892,149 Notes related to real estate held for sale 376 376 Notes related to real estate subject to sales contracts 347 1,957 Bond and bond interest payable 146,888 113,047 Deferred revenue (including $40,584 in 2018 and $40,574 in 2017 to related parties) 60,960 60,949 Accounts payable and other liabilities (including $6,701 in 2018 and $7,236 in 2017 to related parties)   28,249     36,683   Total liabilities 1,122,651 1,105,161   Shareholders’ equity: Preferred stock, Series C: $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding zero shares in 2018 and 2017. Series D: $0.01 par value, authorized, issued and outstanding 100,000 shares in 2018 and 2017 (liquidation preference $100 per share) 1 1 Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued 8,717,967 shares in 2018 and 2017; outstanding 8,717,767 shares in 2018 and 2017 87 87 Treasury stock at cost, 200 shares in 2018 and 2017 (2 ) (2 ) Paid-in capital 268,727 268,949 Retained deficit   (80,098 )   (79,865 ) Total Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. shareholders' equity 188,715 189,170 Non-controlling interest   19,223     19,091   Total shareholders' equity   207,938     208,261   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,330,589   $ 1,313,422    

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Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.Investor RelationsGene Bertcher, 800-400-6407investor.relations@transconrealty-invest.com