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Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results
Saturday, November 14, 2009 12:52 AM


(Source: Business Wire)trackingTranscontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE: TCI), a Dallas-based real estate investment company, reported a net loss applicable to common shares of ($54.8) million or ($6.76) per diluted earnings per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to a net income of $45.7 million or $5.66 per diluted earnings per share for the same period ended 2008.

In addition, the Company reported a net loss applicable to common shares of ($11.5) million or ($1.41) per diluted earnings per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to a net loss of ($6.9) million or ($.85) per diluted earnings per share for the same period ended 2008.

Results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the same period ended 2008

Rental and other property revenues increased by $4.1 million as compared to the prior year period which by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $2.7 million, the commercial portfolio of $1.2 million, and an increase in land and other portfolio of $0.2 million. Within the apartment portfolio, a $2.7 million increase was due to the developed properties being leased up. There appears to be a continued demand for newly developed properties. Within the commercial portfolio, the same property portfolio increased by $0.2 million and the acquired properties increased by $1.0 million.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $2.1 million as compared to the prior year period which by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $1.1 million, and an increase in the commercial portfolio of $1.0 million. Within the apartment portfolio, increases came from the same properties portfolio of $0.2 million and the developed properties increased by $0.9 million. Within the commercial properties, the acquired properties increased by $1.0 million.

Other income decreased by $2.1 million as compared to the prior year period. The decrease is due to disposition of our investment in the Korean REIT in 2009.

Mortgage and loan interest expense increased by $2.4 million as compared to the prior year period which by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $1.0 million and a decrease in the commercial portfolio of $0.2 million, an increase in land portfolio of $1.1 million and an increase in other portfolio of $0.5 million. Within the apartment portfolio the same properties decreased by $0.2 million, which was offset by an increase in the developed properties of $1.2 million. Within the commercial portfolio, the acquired properties decreased by $0.2 million.

The discontinued operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009, consist of the sale of a shopping center and an office building and shopping center held for sale. Discontinued operations for 2008 relates to 26 income producing properties consisting of 18 apartments, three commercial buildings and four hotels that were sold in 2008, and one commercial property sold and an office building and shopping center held for sale. The gain on sale, taxes and net income fee to affiliates that are associated with the properties sold during the period presented are also included in discontinued operations.

Results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the same period ended 2008

Rental and other property revenues increased by $10.8 million as compared to the prior year period which by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $8.3 million, the commercial portfolio of $3.3 million, offset by a decrease in the land portfolio of $1.0 million and an increase in other of $0.2 million. Within the apartment portfolio, a $9.9 million increase was due to the developed properties being leased up which was offset by a $1.6 million decrease in the same property portfolio. There appears to be a continued demand for newly developed properties. Within the commercial portfolio, the acquired properties increased by $2.8 million and same store portfolio increased by $0.5 million.

Property operating expenses decreased by $1.1 million as compared to the prior year period which by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $0.7 million and a decrease in the commercial portfolio of $0.7 million, land portfolio of $1.0 million and other of $0.1 million. Within the apartment portfolio, decreases came from the same properties of $1.9 million and the developed properties increased by $2.6 million. Within the commercial portfolio, the same properties decreased by $0.6 million and the acquired properties decreased by $0.1 million.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $4.9 million as compared to the prior year period which by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $3.1 million, and an increase in the commercial portfolio of $1.8 million. Within the apartment portfolio, same properties increased by $0.4 and the developed properties increased by $2.7 million. Within the commercial properties, the same properties increased by $0.3 million and the acquired properties increased by $1.5 million.

Other income increased by $0.4 million as compared to the prior year period. The increase is due to the gains on the disposition of our investment in the Korean REIT in 2009.

Mortgage and loan interest expense increased by $2.2 million as compared to the prior year period which by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $1.8 million, a decrease in the commercial portfolio of $0.7 million, an increase in the land portfolio of $2.9 million and decrease in other portfolio of $1.8 million. Within the apartment portfolio the same properties decreased by $2.6 million, which was offset by an increase in the developed properties of $4.4 million. Within the commercial portfolio, the same properties decreased by $0.1 million and the acquired properties decreased by $0.6 million.

Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees decreased by $3.0 million. There were no material amounts of equity pickup from investees in the current period.

Provision on impairment of notes receivable, investment in real estate partnerships, and real estate assets increased by $21.6 million as compared to the prior year period. Impairment was recorded as an additional loss in the investment portfolio of $18.0 million, impairment in land we currently hold and $8.8 million in land that was sold in the third quarter for a loss. As of September 30, 2009, properties were impaired to reflect reduced value. In the prior year period, we posted a $7.0 million reserve for certain investments within our portfolio.

The discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, consist of the sale of a shopping center and an office building and shopping center held for sale. In addition, we recognized the deferred gain on the sale of a building sold in 2002 in accordance with the requirements per SFAS No.66. Discontinued operations for 2008 relates to 26 income producing properties consisting of 18 apartments, three commercial buildings and four hotels that were sold in 2008, and one commercial property sold and an office building and shopping center held for sale as of September 30, 2009. The gain on sale, taxes and net income fee to affiliates that are associated with the properties sold during the period presented are also included in discontinued operations.

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 office buildings, apartments, hotels, shopping centers and developed and undeveloped land. We invest in real estate through direct equity ownership and partnerships nationwide. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.transconrealty-invest.com.

 TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
 (unaudited)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  September 30,      December 31,                            
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2009               2008                                    
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  (dollars in thousands, except share and par value amounts) 
 Assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
 Real estate, at cost                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             $  1,542,096       $  1,526,016                            
 Real estate held for sale at cost, net of depreciation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              5,375              8,018                                
 Real estate subject to sales contracts at cost, net of depreciation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 53,780             60,807                               
 Less accumulated depreciation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (133,175   )       (114,050   )                         
 Total real estate                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   1,468,076          1,480,791                            
 Notes and interest receivable                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
 Performing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          56,125             42,413                               
 Less allowance for estimated losses                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (2,804     )       (3,293     )                         
 Total notes and interest receivable                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 53,321             39,120                               
 Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           1,983              5,983                                
 Investments in securities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           -                  2,775                                
 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            11,885             23,365                               
 Other assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        83,118             88,033                               
 Total assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     $  1,618,383       $  1,640,067                            
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
 Liabilities:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
 Notes and interest payable                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       $  1,126,098       $  1,100,852                            
 Notes related to assets held-for-sale                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               4,646              4,191                                
 Notes related to subject to sales contracts                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         62,021             62,972                               
 Affiliate payables                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  35,723             62,367                               
 Accounts payable and other liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              118,473            84,989                               
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     1,346,961          1,315,371                            
 Commitments and contingencies:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
 Shareholders' equity:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 Preferred Stock, Series C: $.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 30,000 shares in 2009 and 2008 respectively (liquidation preference $100 per share). Series D: $.01 par value, authorized, issued and outstanding 100,000 shares in 2009 and 2008 respectively      1                  1                                    
 Common Stock, $.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 8,113,669 for 2009 and 2008                                                                                                                                                                                      81                 81                                   
 Paid-in capital                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     262,688            263,290                              
 Retained earnings                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   (9,021     )       44,980                               
 Accumulated other comprehensive income                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              -                  2,575                                
 Total Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. shareholders' equity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  253,749            310,927                              
 Non-controlling interest                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            17,673             13,769                               
 Total equity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        271,422            324,696                              
 Total liabilities and equity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     $  1,618,383       $  1,640,067                            
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             


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 TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.                                                                                                                           
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS                                                                                                                             
 (unaudited)                                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                              For the Three Months Ended September 30,     For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
                                                                              2009               2008                      2009               2008                 
                                                                              (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)                           
 Revenues:                                                                                                                                                         
 Rental and other property revenues                                           $  40,503          $  36,442                 $  115,418         $  104,616           
                                                                                                                                                                   
 Expenses:                                                                                                                                                         
 Property operating expenses                                                     22,340             23,072                    64,986             66,111            
 Depreciation and amortization                                                   7,409              5,265                     22,077             17,197            
 General and administrative                                                      3,310              2,214                     6,853              6,891             
 Advisory fee to affiliate                                                       3,110              2,894                     8,874              8,857             
 Total operating expenses                                                        36,169             33,445                    102,790            99,056            
 Operating income                                                                4,334              2,997                     12,628             5,560             
                                                                                                                                                                   
 Other income (expense):                                                                                                                                           
 Interest income                                                                 665                688                       1,950              1,990             
 Other income                                                                    296                2,410                     3,581              3,206             
 Mortgage and loan interest                                                      (18,945    )       (16,586    )              (53,822    )       (51,586    )      
 Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees                         (53        )       (1,863     )              (353       )       2,681             
 Litigation Settlement                                                           (64        )       -                         681                -                 
 Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets              -                  -                         (28,575    )       (7,000     )      
 Total other expenses                                                            (18,101    )       (15,351    )              (76,538    )       (50,709    )      
 Loss before gain on land sales, non-controlling interest, and tax               (13,767    )       (12,354    )              (63,910    )       (45,149    )      
 Gain on land sales                                                              -                  696                       6,296              4,551             
 Loss from continuing operations before tax                                      (13,767    )       (11,658    )              (57,614    )       (40,598    )      
 Income tax benefit                                                              648                1,754                     897                30,460            
 Net loss from continuing operations                                             (13,119    )       (9,904     )              (56,717    )       (10,138    )      
 Discontinued operations:                                                                                                                                          
 Income (loss) from discontinued operations                                      (53        )       4,767                     410                (13,189    )      
 Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations                        3,027              244                       3,559              100,218           
 Income tax expense from discontinued operations                                 (1,041     )       (1,754     )              (1,389     )       (30,460    )      
 Net income (loss)                                                               (11,186    )       (6,647     )              (54,137    )       46,431            
 Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest                (107       )       -                         136                -                 
 Net income (loss) attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.       (11,293    )       (6,647     )              (54,001    )       46,431            
 Preferred dividend requirement                                                  (254       )       (239       )              (756       )       (718       )      
 Net income (loss) applicable to common shares                                $  (11,547    )    $  (6,886     )           $  (54,757    )    $  45,713            
                                                                                                                                                                   
 Earnings per share - basic                                                                                                                                        
 Loss from continuing operations                                              $  (1.65      )    $  (1.25      )           $  (7.08      )    $  (1.34      )      
 Discontinued operations                                                         0.24               0.40                      0.32               7.00              
 Net income (loss) applicable to common shares                                $  (1.41      )    $  (0.85      )           $  (6.76      )    $  5.66              
                                                                                                                                                                   
 Earnings per share - diluted                                                                                                                                      
 Loss from continuing operations                                              $  (1.65      )    $  (1.25      )           $  (7.08      )    $  (1.34      )      
 Discontinued operations                                                         0.24               0.40                      0.32               7.00              
 Net income (loss) applicable to common shares                                $  (1.41      )    $  (0.85      )           $  (6.76      )    $  5.66              
                                                                                                                                                                   
 Weighted average common share used in computing earnings per share              8,113,669          8,083,882                 8,113,669          8,077,663         
 Weighted average common share used in computing diluted earnings per share      8,113,669          8,083,882                 8,113,669          8,077,663         
                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                   
 Amounts attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.                                                                                                   
 Loss from continuing operations                                              $  (13,226    )    $  (9,904     )           $  (56,581    )    $  (10,138    )      
 Income from discontinued operations                                             1,933              3,257                     2,580              56,569            
 Net income (loss)                                                            $  (11,293    )    $  (6,647     )           $  (54,001    )    $  46,431            


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