TCI Transcontinental Realty Investment Inc

Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE: TCI), a Dallas-based real estate investment company is reporting its continued growth in both revenue and net operating income for 2017. Revenue increased to $125.2 million in 2017 as compared to $118.4 million in 2016 while net operating income increased to $20.1 million for 2017 compared to $17.6 million for 2016. Further the Company is continuing its growth strategy into the future with fourteen additional apartment projects in various stages of development. As these new projects come to completion our strategic model of focusing on our multifamily portfolio for the future growth of the Company will continue. We are on track and well positioned operationally and strategically for the opportunities ahead.

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

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, the Company reported net loss applicable to common shares of $16.7 million or ($1.92) per diluted earnings per share compared to a net loss applicable to common shares of $0.9 million or ($0.10) per diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2016. These amounts were impacted by gains on the sale of property of $14.7 million in 2017 as compared to $19.3 million in 2016. In addition during 2016 and 2017 a subsidiary of TCI raised $115 million through the sale of bonds which are traded on the Israeli stock exchange. In 2017 TCI recorded a non-cash foreign currency loss of $4.6 million.

Revenues

Rental and other property revenues were $125.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. This represents an increase of $6.7 million, as compared to the prior year revenues of $118.5 million. The change by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $6.2 million and an increase in the commercial portfolio of approximately $0.5 million. We purchased four apartment communities during the year ended December 31, 2016, which produced rental revenue of $8.3 million and $2.0 million during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, for a net increase of $6.3 million. In addition, we purchased one apartment property during 2017 that produced revenues of $0.8 million in rental revenues.

Expense

Property operating expenses were $63.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. This represents an increase of $1.2 million, as compared to the prior year operating expenses of $61.9 million. The growth in our apartment portfolio resulted in a $2.9 million increase in property operating expenses. The Company added a net 723 units during 2016 and 201 units during 2017. Property operating expenses for our commercial portfolio decreased $1.8 million. In addition, we had a decrease in property operating expenses for our land portfolio of $1.0 million.

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $25.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. This represents an increase of $1.9 million as compared to prior year depreciation of $23.7 million. The increase is primarily due to the growth in our apartment portfolio which had an increase of $1.6 million year-over-year.

Advisory fees were $10.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. This represents an increase of $0.5 million compared to the prior year advisory fees of $9.5 million. Advisory fees are computed based on a gross asset fee of 0.0625% per month (0.75% per annum) of the average of the gross asset value.

Other income (expense)

Mortgage and loan interest expense was $59.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. This represents an increase of $6.8 million compared to the prior year expense of $53.1 million. The change by segment is an increase in the other portfolio of $9.7 million, an increase in the commercial portfolio of $0.4 million, partially offset by a decrease in the apartment portfolio of $3.0 million and a decrease in the land portfolio of $0.2 million. Within the other portfolio, the increase is due to incurring new mezzanine debt obligations. Within the apartment portfolio, the majority of the increase is due to the acquisition of a new property, partially offset by the refinancing of six loans during 2017 at lower rates.

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

About 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   For the Years Ended December 31,   2017     2016     2015   (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Revenues: Rental and other property revenues (including $839, $708 and $726 for the year ended 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from related parties) $ 125,233 $ 118,471 $ 102,220   Expenses: Property operating expenses (including $929, $865 and $740 for the year ended 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from related parties) 63,056 61,918 52,257 Depreciation and amortization 25,558 23,683 21,299 General and administrative (including $3,120, $3,574 and $3,105 for the year ended 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from related parties) 6,269 5,476 5,508 Provision on impairment of real estate assets - - 5,300 Net income fee to related party 250 257 187 Advisory fee to related party   9,995     9,490     8,368   Total operating expenses   105,128     100,824     92,919   Net operating income 20,105 17,647 9,301 Other income (expense): Interest income (including $11,485, $13,348 and $10,071 for the year ended 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from related parties) 13,862 14,670 10,687 Other income 625 1,816 71 Mortgage and loan interest (including $0, $568, and $0 for the year ended 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from related parties) (59,944 ) (53,088 ) (46,541 ) Foreign currency translation loss (4,536 ) - (1 ) Income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees 26 (26 ) 41 Litigation settlement   -     -     (352 ) Total other expenses   (49,967 )   (36,628 )   (36,095 ) Loss before gain on sales, non-controlling interest and taxes (29,862 ) (18,981 ) (26,794 ) Gain on sale of income-producing properties (including recognition of $9,842, $0, and $0 previous deferred gains in 2017, 2016, 2015 respectively) 9,842 16,207 - Gain on land sales   4,884     3,121     18,911   Net income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes (15,136 ) 347 (7,883 ) Income tax benefit (expense)   (180 )   (24 )   (517 ) Net income (loss) from continuing operations   (15,316 )   323     (8,400 ) Discontinued operations: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations - (2 ) 644 Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations - - 735 Income tax expense from discontinued operations   -     1       (483 ) Net income from discontinued operations - (1 ) 896 Net income (loss) (15,316 ) 322 (7,504 ) Net income attributable to non-controlling interest   (499 )   (285 )   (132 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (15,815 ) 37 (7,636 ) Preferred dividend requirement   (900 )   (900 )   (900 ) Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $ (16,715 ) $ (863 ) $ (8,536 )   Earnings per share - basic Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ (1.92 ) $ (0.10 ) $ (1.08 ) Net income from discontinued operations   -     -     0.10   Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $ (1.92 ) $ (0.10 ) $ (0.98 )   Earnings per share - diluted Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ (1.92 ) $ (0.10 ) $ (1.08 ) Net income from discontinued operations   -     -     0.10   Net income (loss) applicable to common shares $ (1.92 ) $ (0.10 ) $ (0.98 )   Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share 8,717,767 8,717,767 8,717,767 Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share 8,717,767 8,717,767 8,717,767   Amounts attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ (15,815 ) $ 38 $ (8,532 ) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations   -     (1 )   896   Net income (loss) $ (15,815 ) $ 37   $ (7,636 )       TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS     December 31, December 31,   2017     2016   (dollars in thousands, except share and par value amounts) Assets Real estate, at cost $ 1,112,721 $ 998,498 Real estate subject to sales contracts at cost, net of depreciation ($0 in 2017 and $0 in 2016) 45,739 46,956 Less accumulated depreciation   (178,590 )   (154,281 ) Total real estate 979,870 891,173 Notes and interest receivable Performing (including $45,155 in 2017 and $66,086 in 2016 from related parties)   70,166     79,308   Total notes and interest receivable 70,166 79,308   Cash and cash equivalents 42,705 17,506 Restricted cash 45,637 38,227 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees 2,472 2,446 Receivable from related party 111,665 101,649 Other assets   60,907     55,605   Total assets $ 1,313,422   $ 1,185,914     Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Liabilities: Notes and interest payable $ 892,149 $ 835,528 Notes related to assets held for sale 376 376 Notes related to subject to sales contracts 1,957 5,612 Bond and bond interest payable 113,047 - Deferred revenue (including $40,574 in 2017 and $50,689 in 2016 from related parties) 60,949 71,065 Accounts payable and other liabilities (including $7,236 in 2017 and $6,487 in 2016 from related parties)   36,683     48,856   1,105,161 961,437   Shareholders’ equity: Preferred stock, Series C: $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding zero shares in 2017 and 2016 (liquidation preference $100 per share). Series D: $0.01 par value, authorized, issued and outstanding 100,000 shares in 2017 and 2016 (liquidation preference $100 per share) 1 1 Common Stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares, issued 8,717,967 shares in 2017 and 2016 and outstanding 8,717,767 in 2017 and 2016 87 87 Treasury stock at cost, 200 shares in 2017 and 2016 (2 ) (2 ) Paid-in capital 268,949 269,849 Retained earnings   (79,865 )   (64,050 ) Total Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. shareholders' equity 189,170 205,885 Non-controlling interest   19,091     18,592   Total shareholders' equity   208,261     224,477   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,313,422   $ 1,185,914  

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