Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


 

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

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2007

Or

 

¨ 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 001-09240

 


TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 


 

Nevada   95-6565852

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1800 Valley View Lane, Suite 300

Dallas, Texas 75234

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(469) 522-4200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 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  ¨.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  x

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

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE

PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.    Yes  ¨    No  ¨.

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of Common Stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Common Stock, $.01 par value   7,876,389
(Class)   (Outstanding at August 3, 2007)

 



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TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements

  
  Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2007 (unaudited) and December 31, 2006    3
  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)    4
  Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2007 (unaudited)    6
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (unaudited)    7
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements    9

Item 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   19

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   26

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

   26

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   27

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

   28

SIGNATURE PAGES

   29

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

    

June 30,

2007

    December 31,
2006
 
     (dollars in thousands)  
     (unaudited)        

Assets

    

Real estate held for investment

   $ 1,290,270     $ 1,089,995  

Less—accumulated depreciation

     (105,209 )     (97,541 )
                
     1,185,061       992,454  

Real estate held for sale

     42,153       54,935  

Real estate subject to sales contract

     65,174       66,027  

Notes and interest receivable

    

(including $4,360 in 2007 and $33,947 in 2006 from affiliates and related parties)

     26,188       39,566  

Investment in unconsolidated real estate entities

     34,232       30,573  

Marketable equity securities, at market value

     11,226       9,038  

Cash and cash equivalents

     5,091       4,803  

Other assets (including $248 in 2007 and $1,085 in 2006 from affiliates and related parties)

     67,687       52,771  
                
   $ 1,436,812     $ 1,250,167  
                

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Liabilities:

    

Notes and interest payable (including $6,762 in 2007 and $6,769 in 2006 to affiliates and related parties)

   $ 991,191     $ 799,069  

Liabilities related to assets held for sale

     32,224       43,579  

Liabilities related to assets subject to sales contract

     57,685       58,816  

Other liabilities (including $24,083 in 2007 and $16,595 in 2006 to affiliates and related parties)

     95,236       66,608  
                
     1,176,336       968,072  

Commitments and contingencies

    

Minority interest

     1,623       16,166  

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Common Stock; $.01 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued 8,113,669 shares at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006

     81       81  

Preferred Stock

    

Series C Cumulative Convertible; $.01 par value; authorized, issued and outstanding 30,000 shares; (liquidation preference $3,000)

     —         —    

Series D; $.01 par value; authorized, issued and outstanding 100,000 shares at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 (liquidation preference $100 per share)

     1       1  

Additional paid-in capital

     278,997       266,206  

Treasury stock, at cost (236,304 shares at June 30, 2007 and 212,800 shares at December 31, 2006)

     (3,479 )     (3,086 )

Retained earnings (deficit)

     (17,504 )     1,660  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     757       1,067  
                
     258,853       265,929  
                
   $ 1,436,812     $ 1,250,167  
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
    For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  
     (dollars in thousands)     (dollars in thousands)  

Property revenue:

        

Rental and other property revenues ($702 in 2007 and $517 in 2006 from affiliates)

   $ 40,287     $ 29,384     $ 76,440     $ 58,241  

Expenses:

        

Property operating expenses ($3,472 in 2007 and $3,309 in 2006 to affiliates)

     22,849       17,811       44,279       35,318  

Depreciation and amortization

     6,767       4,875       12,194       9,819  

General and administrative ($1,588 in 2007 and $1,538 in 2006 to affiliates)

     2,027       1,667       5,205       3,038  

Advisory fee to affiliate

     2,696       2,161       5,096       4,187  
                                

Total operating expenses

     34,339       26,514       66,774       52,362  
                                

Operating income

     5,948       2,870       9,666       5,879  

Other income (expense):

        

Interest income from notes receivable ($688 in 2007 and $424 in 2006 from affiliates)

     1,379       793       1,392       1,668  

Gain (loss) on foreign currency transaction

     (135 )     2       (4 )     4  

Other income (loss)

     (210 )     (123 )     819       238  

Mortgage and loan interest ($363 in 2007 and $232 in 2006 to affiliates)

     (19,557 )     (12,436 )     (35,432 )     (24,607 )

Litigation settlement

     —         1,804       704       1,804  
                                

Total other income (expense)

     (18,523 )     (9,960 )     (32,521 )     (20,893 )
                                

Loss before gain on land sales, minority interest and equity in earnings of investees

     (12,575 )     (7,090 )     (22,855 )     (15,014 )

Gain on land sales

     —         8,690       1,122       9,022  

Minority interest

     —         361       4       189  

Equity in earnings of investees

     450       —         700       —    
                                

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (12,125 )     1,961       (21,029 )     (5,803 )

Income tax benefit (expense)

     (267 )     941       653       687  
                                

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

     (12,392 )     2,902       (20,376 )     (5,116 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (763 )     2,689       1,865       1,961  

Income tax benefit (expense)

     267       (941 )     (653 )     (687 )
                                

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (496 )     1,748       1,212       1,274  

Net income (loss)

     (12,888 )     4,650       (19,164 )     (3,842 )

Preferred dividend requirement

     (228 )     (53 )     (455 )     (105 )
                                

Net income (loss) applicable to common shares

   $ (13,116 )   $ 4,597     $ (19,619 )   $ (3,947 )
                                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

(unaudited)

 

    

For the Three Months

Ended June 30,

  

For the Six Months

Ended June 30,

 
     2007     2006    2007     2006  
     (dollars in thousands)    (dollars in thousands)  

Basic earnings per share:

         

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ (1.60 )   $ 0.36    $ (2.64 )   $ (0.66 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (0.06 )     0.22      0.15       0.16  
                               

Net income (loss) applicable to common shares

   $ (1.66 )   $ 0.58    $ (2.49 )   $ (0.50 )
                               

Diluted earnings per share:

         

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ (1.60 )   $ 0.35    $ (2.64 )   $ (0.66 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (0.06 )     0.21      0.15       0.16  
                               

Net income (loss) applicable to common shares

   $ (1.66 )   $ 0.56    $ (2.49 )   $ (0.50 )
                               

Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share:

         

Basic

     7,877,365       7,900,869      7,888,008       7,900,869  

Diluted

     7,877,365       8,190,519      7,888,008       7,900,869  

Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred stock (convertible after September 30, 2006 into common stock estimated to be approximately 249,650 shares) and options to purchase 40,000 shares of TCI’s common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, because the effect of their inclusion would be antidilutive.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

    Common Stock   Preferred Stock   Additional
Paid-in
    Treasury Stock    

Accumulated

    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Stockholders’  
    Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital     Shares   Amount     Deficit       Equity  

Balance, January 1, 2007

  8,113,669   $ 81   100,000   $ 1   $ 266,206     212,800   $ (3,086 )   $ 1,660     $ 1,067     $ 265,929  

Unrealized loss on foreign currency translation

  —       —     —       —       —       —       —         —         (1,101 )     (1,101 )

Unrealized gain on marketable securities

  —       —     —       —       —       —       —         —         791       791  

Net loss

  —       —     —       —       —       —       —         (19,164 )     —         (19,164 )

Acquisition of minority interest

  —       —     —       —       13,246     —       —         —         —         13,246  

Repurchase of Common Stock

      —     —       —       —       23,504     (393 )     —         —         (393 )

Series C Preferred Stock cash dividend

  —       —     —       —       (105 )   —       —         —         —         (105 )

Series D Preferred Stock cash dividend

  —       —     —       —       (350 )   —       —         —         —         (350 )
                                                               

Balance, June 30, 2007

  8,113,669   $ 81   100,000   $ 1   $ 278,997     236,304   $ (3,479 )   $ (17,504 )   $ 757     $ 258,853  
                                                               

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
     2007     2006  
     (dollars in thousands)  

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

    

Reconciliation of net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities

    

Loss from continuing operations

   $ (20,376 )   $ (5,116 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

    

Depreciation and amortization

     12,194       9,819  

Amortization of deferred borrowing costs

     2,762       1,400  

Gain on sale of real estate

     (1,122 )     (9,022 )

Equity in earnings of investees

     (700 )     —    

Gain (loss) on foreign currency transaction

     4       (4 )

(Income) allocated to minority interest

     (4 )     (189 )

(Increase) decrease in:

    

Prepaid expense

     (2,575 )     —    

Interest receivable

     —         387  

Escrows

     1,472       —    

Rent receivables

     (1,577 )     —    

Other assets

     (14,916 )     3,378  

Increase (decrease) in:

    

Interest payable

     —         (886 )

Other liabilities

     15,633       (4,894 )
                

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

     (9,205 )     (5,127 )

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

    

Collections on notes receivable

     13,378       9,061  

Funding of notes receivable

     —         (2,211 )

Acquisition of income producing properties

     (112,193 )     —    

Acquisition of land held for development

     (14,506 )     (46,855 )

Real estate improvements

     —         (8,201 )

Improvement of income producing properties

     (8,094 )     —    

Improvement of land held for development

     (2,869 )     —    

Real estate construction and development

     (91,682 )     —    

Proceeds from sale of land

     4,531       14,041  

Payments made for marketable securities

     (697 )     —    

Decrease in earnest money deposits

     5,310       —    

Increase in deposits on pending purchases and financings

     —         (988 )

Acquisition of minority interest

     (1,301 )     —    

Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities

     (3,659 )     —    
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (211,782 )     (35,153 )

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

    

Principal amortization of notes payable

     (6,632 )     —    

Payments on notes payable

     (62,997 )     (38,128 )

Proceeds from notes payable

     187,800       80,847  

Construction and development financing

     84,243       —    

Increase in due to affiliates

     28,186       —    

Repurchase of common stock

     (393 )     —    

Dividends paid to preferred shareholders

     (455 )     (105 )

Deferred financing costs

     (10,039 )     (2,499 )
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     219,713       40,115  

 

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TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - Continued

(unaudited)

 

     For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
     2007     2006
     (dollars in thousands)

Discontinued Operations:

    

Cash used in operating activities

     (1,981 )     2,903

Cash provided by investing activities – proceeds from sale of real estate

     24,061       3,611
              

Cash used in financing activities – payments on notes payable

     (20,518 )     —  
              

Net cash provided (used) by discontinued operations

     1,562       6,514
              

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     288       6,349

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     4,803       5,462
              

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 5,091     $ 11,811
              

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ 35,473     $ 26,414

Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:

    

Unrealized loss foreign currency translation

     (1,101 )     —  

Unrealized gain on marketable securities

     791       —  

Note payable paid by affiliate

     —         10,823

Increase in minority interest related to acquisition of real estate

     —         14,835

Real estate purchased from affiliate, decreasing affiliate receivable

     —         11,273

Note payable assumed by affiliate

     —         4,000

Note receivable received from affiliate

     22,111       —  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (“TCI”, “We”, “The Company”, “Our” or “Us”) is a Nevada corporation and successor to a California business trust, which was organized on September 6, 1983. TCI invests in real estate through direct ownership, leases and partnerships. TCI is externally advised and has no employees. TCI owns a diverse portfolio of residential apartment communities, commercial properties, hotels and land. The Company currently owns approximately 12,250 units in 65 residential apartment communities, 28 commercial properties comprising over four million rentable square feet and four hotels. In addition, TCI owns over 6,500 acres of land held for development and currently has over 2,500 apartment units in 14 projects under construction. The Company currently owns operating properties or land in 20 states as well as in Poland and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TCI”. Approximately 82% of the Company’s common stock is owned by American Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE: ARL). Prime Income Asset Management, LLC (“Prime”) is the Company’s external advisor. Regis Realty I, LLC, an affiliate of Prime, manages the Company’s commercial properties. Regis Hotel I, LLC, another Prime affiliate, manages the Company’s hotel investments. TCI engages various third-party companies to lease and manage its apartment properties.

The accompanying interim financial statements are unaudited; however, the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and in conjunction with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all the disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for these periods have been included. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for other interim periods or for the full fiscal year. The year end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s financial statement and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.

Newly issued accounting standards. In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN No. 48”). FIN No. 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN No. 48 also provides guidance on description, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN No. 48 was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. FIN No. 48, which was adopted by the Company effective January 1, 2007, did not have a material impact on the Company’s cash flows, results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 157 to have a material impact on the Company’s cash flows, results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (“SFAS No. 159”). SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose, at specified election dates, to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses shall be reported on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating and assessing the impact of this statement.

NOTE 2. REAL ESTATE

At June 30, 2007, TCI’s real estate held for investment consisted of the following:

 

     Cost    Accumulated
Depreciation

Apartments

   $ 387,655    $ 39,219

Apartments under construction

     128,658      —  

Commercial buildings

     367,205      56,149

Hotels

     40,697      9,654

Land held for development

     366,055      187
             

Total

   $ 1,290,270    $ 105,209
             

In 2007, TCI purchased the following properties:

 

Property

   Location   

Acres/

Sq. Ft./Units

   Purchase
Price
   Net Cash
Paid
   Debt
Incurred
   Debt
Paid
   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date

First Quarter

                      

Office Buildings

                      

Parkwest I

   Farmers Branch, TX    383,114 Sq. Ft.    $ 40,604    $ 1,587    $ 35,000    $ 5,750    6.06 %   1/13

Parkwest II

   Farmers Branch, TX    707,559 Sq. Ft.      69,694      8,106      62,000      —      9.32 (1)   1/09
                                      
           110,298      9,693      97,000      5,750     
                                      

Land

                      

Audubon Terrace

   Natchez, MS    48.2 Acres      519      504      —        —      —       —  

Keller Springs

   Addison, TX    5.7 Acres      3,183      539      2,021      —      9.25 (1)   2/08
                                      
           3,702      1,043      2,021      —       
                                      
           114,000      10,736      99,021      5,750     
                                      

Second Quarter

                      

Land

                      

Hines Meridian

   Las Colinas, TX    40.1 Acres      8,489      2,998      5,000      —      9.25     6/10

Waco Land

   Waco, TX    151.0 Acres      2,105      453      1,300      —      9.25 (1)   4/10

Williams Sprowles

   Irving, TX    1.2 Acres      210      277      —        —      —       —  
                                      
           10,804      3,728      6,300      —       
                                      

Apartments

                      

Thornwood

   Midland, TX    109 Units      1,895      —        1,638      1,638     
                                      
           12,699      3,728      7,938      1,638     
                                      
         $ 126,699    $ 14,464    $ 106,959    $ 7,388     
                                      

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

 

In 2006, TCI purchased the following properties:

 

Property

   Location   

Acres/

Sq. Ft./Units

   Purchase
Price
    Net Cash
Paid
    Debt
Incurred
   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
 

First Quarter

                 

Land

                 

Circle C Ranch

   Austin, TX    1,092.0 Acres    $ 21,000     $ —       $ 21,000    8.75 %(1)   3/08  

Pioneer Crossing

   Austin, TX    38.5 Acres      614 (2)     614       1,515    8.75 (1)   6/08  

Southwood 1394

   Tallahassee, FL    14.5 Acres      1,150       477       748    8.50 (1)   2/08  

Valley Ranch 20

   Farmers Branch, TX    20.0 Acres      4,673       1,892       3,038    8.50 (1)   2/08  

Polo Estates at
Bent Tree

   Dallas, TX    5.9 Acres      3,833       1,014       3,000    8.25     1/08  

Polo Estates at
Park Forest

   Dallas, TX    9.3 Acres      4,560       1,868       2,964    8.00     12/07  
                                 
           35,830       5,865       32,265     
                                 

Apartments

                 

Anderson Estates

   Oxford, MS    48 Units      1,144 (3)     148       996    9.50 (1)   12/20  

David Jordan Phase II

   Greenwood, MS    32 Units      743 (3)     98       645    8.50 (1)   4/19  

David Jordan Phase III

   Greenwood, MS    40 Units      812 (3)     122       690    8.75 (1)   7/22  

Leflore Estates

   Greenwood, MS    104 Units      2,114 (3)     337       1,777    7.00     2/22  

Monticello III Estates

   Monticello, AR    32 Units      644 (3)     96       548    7.00     1/22  

Riverwalk Phase I

   Greenwood, MS    32 Units      455 (3)     99       356    8.50     2/19  

Riverwalk Phase II

   Greenwood, MS    72 Units      1,584 (3)     226       1,358    8.25 (1)   2/19  
                                 
           7,496       1,126       6,370     
                                 
           43,326       6,991       38,635     
                                 

Second Quarter

                 

Land

                 

Forney Land

   Forney, TX    34.9 Units      3,945       (3,926 )     —      —       —    

Parc at Clarksville

   Clarksville, TN    10.4 Units      541       —         547    8.00     08/06 (4)

Senlac Hutton

   Farmers Branch, TX    5.9 Units      1,050       (949 )     —      —       —    

Waco 42

   Waco, TX    42.8 Units      531       (112 )     398    8.00     05/09  
                                 
           6,067       (4,987 )     945     
                                 

Office Building

                 

One Hickory

   Farmers Branch, TX    102,615 Sq. Ft.      12,214       —         —      —       —    
                                 
           18,281       (4,987 )     945     
                                 
         $ 61,607     $ 2,004     $ 39,580     
                                 

(1) Variable interest rate.
(2) Purchased from ARI; purchase price is equal to ARI’s cost.
(3) Net of minority interest and other liabilities assumed.
(4) TCI is negotiating with lender to extend this loan.

In January 2007, subsidiaries of the Company acquired four office buildings containing approximately 1,090,000 rentable square feet and a 4.7 acre tract of undeveloped land located in Farmers Branch, Texas, known collectively as Park West. The properties were acquired for a total purchase price of $110 million plus closing costs. The acquisition was partially financed with a two year, $62 million loan from a commercial bank and a six year, $35 million loan from a life insurance company. The combined weighted average interest rate at closing was approximately 8.15%. The loans are collateralized by the properties and guaranteed by TCI.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

 

On May 8, 2007, we purchased 40.1 acres of land in Las Colinas, Texas known as Hines Meridian for $8.4 million. The acquisition was financed with $3.0 million cash and a new note for $5.0 million. The note accrues interest at 9.25%, is payable in installments of interest only for 12 months, then installments of principal and interest for 23 months and one final payment of all accrued, unpaid interest and the outstanding principal balance on maturity in May 2010.

In 2007, TCI sold the following properties:

 

Property

  

Location

  

Acres/

Easement/Units

   Sales
Price
  

Net Cash

Received

  

Debt

Discharged

  

Gain

on Sale

First Quarter

                 

Apartments

                 

Bluffs at Vista Ridge

   Lewisville, TX    272 Units    $ 24,061    $ 3,128    $ 20,518    $ 3,648
                                 

Land

                 

McKinney Ranch

   McKinney, TX    15.1 Acres      2,631      793      1,850      1,122
                                 
           2,631      793      1,850      1,122
                                 
           26,692      3,921      22,368      4,770
                                 

Second Quarter

                 

Land

                 

Denton Coonrod

   Denton, TX    82.2 Acres      1,900      —        1,637      —  
                                 
           1,900      —        1,637      —  
                                 
         $ 28,592    $ 3,921    $ 24,005    $ 4,770
                                 

In 2006, TCI sold the following properties:

 

Property

  

Location

  

Acres/Units

   Sales
Price
   Net Cash
Received
   Debt
Discharged
  

Gain

on Sale

First Quarter

                 

Land

                 

Hollywood Casino

   Farmers Branch, TX    10.5 Acres    $ 3,225    $ 1,297    $ —      $ 331
                                 

Second Quarter

                 

Apartments

                 

Plantation Apartments

   Tulsa, OK    138 Units      2,750      638      2,191      432

Willo-Wick Apartments

   Pensacola, FL    152 Units      6,500      2,806      2,827      2,860
                                 
           9,250      3,444      5,018      3,292
                                 
         $ 12,475    $ 4,741    $ 5,018    $ 3,623
                                 

At June 30, 2007, TCI had the following properties under construction:

 

Property

  

Location

  

Units

  

Amount

Expended

   Additional
Amount
to Expend
   Construction
Loan
Funding

Apartments

              

Bolivar Homes

   Cleveland, MS    65 Units    $ 2,481    $ 6,128    $ 1,619

Broadway Estates

   Greenville, MS    104 Units      2,066      6,291      1,190

Lago Vista

   Farmers Branch, TX    212 Units      15,831      10,619      6,691

Legends of El Paso

   El Paso, TX    240 Units      17,812      4,079      15,166

Longfellow Arms

   Longview, TX    216 Units      5,025      3,286      4,046

Mason Park

   Houston, TX    312 Units      1,991      17,409      1,567

Mission Oaks

   San Antonio, TX    228 Units      15,980      —        13,688

Parc at Clarksville

   Clarksville, TN    206 Units      11,437      2,455      10,659

Parc at Maumelle

   Maumelle, AR    240 Units      19,701      —        15,847

Parc at Metro Center

   Nashville, TN    144 Units      12,578      —        9,927

Parc at Rogers

   Rogers, AR    152 Units      12,048      8,777      10,589

Pecan Pointe

   Temple, TX    232 Units      8,158      8,679      7,095

Sunflower Estates

   Indianola, MS    65 Units      1,494      6,936      902

Yazoo Estates

   Yazoo City, MS    96 Units      2,056      6,289      1,176
                            

Total

      2,512 Units    $ 128,658    $ 80,948    $ 100,162
                            

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

 

The Company is involved in the construction of 14 apartment development projects as of June 30, 2007. In addition, the Company invests in numerous tracts of land and is at several stages of predevelopment on many of these properties. The Company partners with various third-party developers to construct residential projects. The third-party developer typically takes a general partner interest in the development partnership while the Company takes a limited partner (and majority) interest. The Company is required to fund all equity contributions. The third-party developer is responsible for obtaining financing, hiring a general contractor and for the overall management and delivery of the project and is compensated with a fee equal to a certain percentage of the construction costs. Initial equity contributions to development projects are recorded as investments in unconsolidated real estate entities. When vertical construction begins, the Company reclassifies the investment in unconsolidated real estate entities to construction in progress. Increases to construction in progress are recorded as development loans are funded and development costs are incurred. As projects near completion and begin to be leased, the Company records revenues as earned and expenses as incurred. When the occupancy of a developed project reaches stabilization, the Company acquires the general partner interest from the third-party developer and reclassifies the property from construction in progress to property held for investment.

NOTE 3. NOTES AND INTEREST RECEIVABLE

 

Borrower

   Maturity
Date
   Interest
Rate
    Amount   

Security

Performing loans:

          

Dallas Fund XVII LP(3)

   10/06    9.00     $ 3,907    Partnership interests and lawsuit proceeds

Pioneer Austin Development

   10/08    10.00       3,178    33 acres undeveloped land, Austin, TX

Basic Capital Management(1)

   4/08    10.25 (2)     1,523    Retail building, Cary, NC

Garden Centura LP(1)

   N/A    7.00       6,372    Excess cash flow from partnership

Basic Capital Management(1)

   4/08    10.25 (2)     1,252    Industrial building, Arlington, TX

400 St. Paul

   10/08    8.00       3,612    Office building, Dallas, TX

Miscellaneous related party notes(1)

   Various    Various       4,565    Various security interests

Accrued interest

          1,779   
              

Total

        $ 26,188   
              

(1) Related party.
(2) Variable rate.
(3) Currently negotiating extension of this note.

NOTE 4. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE ENTITIES

Unconsolidated real estate entities. TCI’s investment in unconsolidated real estate entities at June 30, 2007 included equity securities of two publicly traded real estate entities, Income Opportunity Realty Investors, Inc. (AMEX: IORI) and ARI, related parties and interests in real estate joint venture partnerships. ARI is a related party that owns 82.2% of TCI’s common stock and consolidates TCI’s financial accounts and operations.

TCI accounts for its investment in IORI and ARI and the joint venture partnerships using the equity method. Garden Centura, L.P. is accounted for on the cost method.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

 

TCI’s investment in real estate entities at June 30, 2007, was as follows:

 

Investee

   Percentage of TCI’s
Ownership at
June 30, 2007
   Carrying Value of
Investment at
June 30, 2007
  

Market Value(1)
of Investment at

June 30, 2007

IORI

     24.8%    $ 6,370    $ 4,079

ARI

     6.4        12,057      4,404

Garden Centura, L.P.(2)

     5.0        1,944      N/A

Other(2)

        13,861      N/A
                
      $ 34,232    $ 8,483
                

(1) Based on stock closing price on June 30, 2007 and is not necessarily indicative of the fair market value of the investee’s net assets.
(2) No readily determinable market value.

Set forth below is summarized results of operations of equity investees for the first six months of 2007 and 2006.

 

     2007     2006  

Revenues

   $ 46,724     $ 32,408  

Property operating expenses

     (33,197 )     (24,113 )

Depreciation

     (3,770 )     (2,570 )

Interest expense

     (19,858 )     (7,861 )
                

Loss before gains on sale of real estate and discontinued operations

     (10,101 )     (2,136 )

Gain on sale of real estate

     —         2,409  

Loss from discontinued operations

     (2,142 )     (219 )
                

Net income (loss)

   $ (12,243 )   $ 54  
                

NOTE 5. MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES

TCI owns equity securities of Realty Korea CR-REIT Co., Ltd. No. 1 representing approximately a 9.2% ownership interest. This investment is considered an available for sale security. TCI recognized an unrealized gain of $791,000 for the six month period ending June 30, 2007 due to an increase in market price.

NOTE 6. RELATED PARTIES

The following table reconciles the beginning and ending affiliate receivable balances as of June 30, 2007.

 

Balance, December 31, 2006

   $ (7,167 )

Cash transfers

     43,995  

Cash repayments

     (41,508 )

Fees and commissions payable to affiliate

     (17,884 )

Payables clearing through Prime

     (461 )
        

Balance, June 30, 2007

   $ (23,025 )
        

In addition, TCI’s other assets include $248,000 due from an affiliate for rent. In addition, at June 30, 2007, TCI owed $1.1 million to Regis Property Management for management fees and sales commissions.

 

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NOTE 7. LOANS AND INTEREST PAYABLE

In 2007, TCI refinanced the following properties:

 

Property

  

Location

   Acres/
Rooms/Units
   Debt
Incurred
   Debt
Discharged
   Net Cash
Received
   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
 

First Quarter

                   

Hotels

                   

City Suites

   Chicago, IL    45 Rooms    $ 7,300    $ 3,551    $ 3,841    8.25 %(1)   2/12  

The Majestic

   Chicago, IL    55 Rooms      6,000      3,091      2,866    7.76     3/10  

Willows Surf

   Chicago, IL    52 Rooms      5,160      3,410      1,530    7.76     3/10  
                               
           18,460      10,052      8,237     
                               

Land

                   

Crowley & Wilmer

   Crowley & Wilmer, TX    142.6 Acres      3,390      —        2,633    9.75     7/07 (2)

Manhattan

   Farmers Branch, TX    108.0 Acres      7,000      —        6,620    10.00     1/08  

Las Colinas
Townhomes

   Irving, TX    15.6 Acres      6,750      4,338      2,838    9.25 (1)   3/08  
                               
           17,140      4,338      12,091     
                               
           35,600      14,390      20,328     
                               

Second Quarter

                   

Apartments

                   

Arbor Pointe

   Odessa, TX    194 Units      5,088      1,799      4,988    7.03     7/37  

Autumn Chase

   Midland, TX    64 Units      2,400      1,131      705    9.25 (1)   9/07  

Courtyard

   Midland, TX    133 Units      3,440      1,303      2,057    7.03     7/37  

Coventry Pointe

   Midland, TX    120 Units      3,120      1,137      1,858    7.03     7/37  

Fountains at Waterford

   Midland, TX    172 Units      5,920      1,525      252    7.03     7/37  

Hunters Glen

   Midland, TX    212 Units      4,462      2,448      938    9.25 (1)   9/07  

Southgate

   Odessa, TX    180 Units      4,614      1,827      2,671    7.03     7/37  

Sunchase

   Odessa, TX    300 Units      7,328      3,128      7,196    7.03     7/37  

Thornwood

   Midland, TX    109 Units      2,784      1,098      1,582    7.03     7/37  

Westwood Square

   Odessa, TX    79 Units      936      492      418    7.03     7/37  
                               
           40,092      15,888      22,665     
                               

Land

                   

Las Colinas
High Rise

   Irving, TX    11.8 Acres      2,042      —        1,961    12.50     4/09  

Polo Estates at Park Forest

   Dallas, TX    9.3 Acres      3,107      2,964      76    9.25 (1)   12/07  
                               
           5,149      2,964      2,037     
                               
           45,241      18,852      24,702     
                               
         $ 80,841    $ 33,242    $ 45,030     
                               

In 2006, TCI refinanced the following properties:

 

Property

  

Location

   Acres/
Sq. Ft./Units
   Debt
Incurred
   Debt
Discharged
   Net Cash
Received
   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
 

First Quarter

                   

Apartments

                   

Hunters Glen

   Midland, TX    212 Units    $ 2,475    $ 1,804    $ 421    7.23 %(1)   2/09  
                               

Land

                   

West End

   Dallas, TX    5.34 Acres      9,000      2,000      6,079    8.00 (1)   3/07 (2)
                               
           11,475      3,804      6,500     
                               

Second Quarter

                   

Land

                   

Payne Land

   Irving, TX    109.9 Acres      5,683      —        5,591    9.00     12/07  
                               

Office Buildings

                   

Forum Office Building

   Richmond, VA    79,791 Sq. Ft.      6,000      4,721      1,152    7.75     7/13  

One Hickory

   Farmers Branch, TX    102,615 Sq. Ft.      9,300      6,858      2,308    6.93     6/10  
                               
           15,300      11,579      3,460     
                               
           20,983      11,579      9,051     
                               
         $ 32,458    $ 15,383    $ 15,551     
                               

(1) Variable rate.
(2) TCI is negotiating with Lender to extend this loan.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

 

In March 2007, the Company sold 15.6 acres known as Rochelle II or Las Colinas Townhomes to TCI Woodmont XII, a subsidiary of the Company, for $6.7 million. TCI Woodmont XII obtained financing in the amount of $6.8 million from a commercial lender and $3.4 million from the Company. Because the sale was to a consolidated subsidiary, the Company has recorded the transaction as a financing transaction.

On May 8, 2007, we purchased 40.1 acres of land in Las Colinas, Texas known as Hines Meridian for $8.4 million. The acquisition was financed with $3.0 million cash and a new note for $5.0 million. The note accrues interest at 9.25%, is payable in installments of interest only for 12 months, then installments of principal and interest for 23 months and one final payment of all accrued, unpaid interest and the outstanding principal balance, on maturity in June 2010.

On June 6, 2007 we refinanced $12.4 million in existing mortgages on eight apartment complexes; Arbor Pointe, Courtyard, Coventry Pointe, Fountains at Waterford, Southgate, Sunchase, Thornwood, and Westwood apartments consisting of 1,287 units located throughout Midland and Odessa, Texas for new loans totaling $33.2 million receiving $21.0 million in cash and paid down property debt and defeasance costs totaling $4.1 million. The loans accrue interest at 7.03% is payable in monthly installments of interest and principal, and all accrued and unpaid interest and the outstanding principal balance are due on maturity, July 2037.

On June 28, 2007 we refinanced the existing notes of $3.6 million on two apartment complexes; Autumn Chase and Hunters Glen apartments consisting of 276 units in total located in Midland, Texas for new loans totaling $6.9 million, receiving $1.6 million in cash. The loans accrue interest at prime plus 25 points with interest only payments due monthly and all unpaid accrued interest and the outstanding principal balance payable on maturity in September 2007.

In addition to the foregoing, through June 2007, the Company obtained additional funding for eight of its residential development projects totaling $36.8 million. The loans represent partial funding of development loans through various sources of financing, including commercial lenders and HUD.

NOTE 8. OPERATING SEGMENTS

Significant differences among the accounting policies of the operating segments as compared to the Consolidated Financial Statements principally involve the calculation and allocation of administrative expenses. Management evaluates the performance of each of the operating segments and allocates resources to them based on their operating income and cash flow. Excluded from segment assets are assets of $144 million at June 30, 2007 and $137 million at June 30, 2006. There are no intersegment revenues and expenses and TCI conducted all of its business within the United States, with the exception of Hotel Akademia, a 161 room hotel in Wroclaw, Poland, which began operations in 2002.

Presented below is the operating income of each operating segment for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 and each segment’s assets at June 30.

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2007

   Land    

Commercial

Properties

    Apartments     Hotels    Total  

Rents

   $ 122     $ 14,787     $ 20,976     $ 4,402    $ 40,287  

Property operating expenses

     684       8,740       11,017       2,408      22,849  

Depreciation

     5       3,228       2,981       553      6,767  

Interest

     3,961       5,884       9,330       382      19,557  

Gain on land sales*

     —         —         —         —        —    
                                       

Segment income (loss)

   $ (4,528 )   $ (3,065 )   $ (2,352 )   $ 1,059    $ (8,886 )
                                       

Real estate improvements and construction

     2,044       2,966       —         1,261      6,271  

Assets

     363,252       308,252       589,841       31,043      1,292,388  

Property Sales:

           

Sales price

     —         —         —         —        —    

Cost of sales

     —         —         —         —        —    
                                       

Gain on sale**

   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —      $ —    
                                       

Three Months Ended June 30, 2006

   Land    

Commercial

Properties

    Apartments     Hotels    Total  

Rents

   $ 144     $ 8,740     $ 18,795     $ 1,705    $ 29,384  

Property operating expenses

     611       5,476       10,875       849      17,811  

Depreciation

     2       2,261       2,409       203      4,875  

Interest

     2,750       2,689       6,753       244      12,436  

Gain on land sales*

     8,690       —         —         —        8,690  
                                       

Segment income (loss)

   $ 5,471     $ (1,686 )   $ (1,242 )   $ 409    $ 2,952  
                                       

Real estate improvements and construction

     1,644       4,044       2,410       37      8,135  

Assets

     237,366       195,355       540,304       28,021      1,001,046  

Property Sales:

           

Sales price

     26,880       —         9,250       —        36,130  

Cost of sales

     18,190       —         5,958       —        24,148  
                                       

Gain on sale**

   $ 8,690     $ —       $ 3,292     $ —      $ 11,982  
                                       

 

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

   Land    

Commercial

Properties

    Apartments     Hotels     Total  

Rents

   $ 265     $ 28,734     $ 41,143     $ 6,298     $ 76,440  

Property operating expenses

     1,523       15,803       22,889       4,064       44,279  

Depreciation

     11       5,196       6,082       905       12,194  

Interest

     7,449       9,661       16,878       1,444       35,432  

Gain on land sales*

     1,122       —         —         —         1,122  
                                        

Segment loss

   $ (7,596 )   $ (1,926 )   $ (4,706 )   $ (115 )   $ (14,343 )
                                        

Real estate improvements and construction

     3,060       4,591       —         1,261       8,912  

Assets

     363,252       308,252       589,841       31,043       1,292,388  
Property Sales:           

Sales price

     2,869       —         24,650       —         27,519  

Cost of sales

     1,747       —         21,002       —         22,749  
                                        

Gain on sale**

   $ 1,122     $ —       $ 3,648     $ —       $ 4,770  
                                        

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2006

   Land   

Commercial

Properties

    Apartments     Hotels     Total  

Rents

   $ 300    $ 17,769     $ 36,631     $ 3,541     $ 58,241  

Property operating expenses

     722      10,366       21,724       2,506       35,318  

Depreciation

     14      4,486       4,745       574       9,819  

Interest

     4,953      5,388       13,497       769       24,607  

Gain on land sales*

     9,022      —         —         —         9,022  
                                       

Segment income (loss)

   $ 3,633    $ (2,471 )   $ (3,335 )   $ (308 )   $ (2,481 )
                                       

Real estate improvements and construction

     1,750      5,586       4,159       37       11,532  

Assets

     237,366      195,355       540,304       28,021       1,001,046  
Property Sales:            

Sales price

     30,105      —         9,250       —         39,355  

Cost of sales

     21,084      —         5,958       —         27,042  
                                       

Gain on sale**

   $ 9,021    $ —       $ 3,292     $ —       $ 12,313  
                                       

* Does not include gains from sale of income producing properties.
** Includes gains from sale of income producing properties.

The tables below reconcile the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

 

     For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
     2007     2006  

Segment operating loss

   $ (14,343 )   $ (2,481 )

Other non-segment items of income (expense):

    

General and administrative

     (5,205 )     (3,038 )

Advisory fees

     (5,096 )     (4,187 )

Interest income

     1,392       1,668  

Gain (loss) on foreign currency transaction

     (4 )     4  

Other income

     819       238  

Litigation settlement

     704       1,804  

Equity in earnings of investees

     700       —    

Minority interest

     4       189  

Income tax benefit

     653       687  
                

Loss from continuing operations

   $ (20,376 )   $ (5,116 )
                

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

 

NOTE 9. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Effective January 1, 2002, TCI adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” which established a single accounting model for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, including discontinued operations. This statement requires that the operations related to properties that have been sold or properties that are intended to be sold be presented as discontinued operations in the statement of operations for all periods presented and properties intended to be sold are to be designated as “held for sale” on the balance sheet. In the event of a future sale, TCI is required to reclassify portions of previously reported operations to discontinued operations within the Statement of Operations.

For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, income from discontinued operations relates to properties TCI sold or intends to sell in 2007 as well as properties TCI sold during 2005 and 2006. The following table summarizes revenue and expense information for the properties sold and held for sale:

 

     For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
    For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Revenue:

        

Rental

   $ 1,867     $ 3,199     $ 4,248     $ 6,683  

Expenses:

        

Property Operations

     1,431       1,542       3,161       3,811  
                                
     436       1,657       1,087       2,872  
                                

Other (expenses):

        

Interest

     956       1,476       2,415       3,174  

Depreciation

     243       784       455       1,029  
                                
     1,199       2,260       2,870       4,203  
                                

Gain on sale of real estate

     —         3,292       3,648       3,292  

Income tax benefit (expense)

     267       (941 )     (653 )     (687 )
                                

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   $ (496 )   $ 1,748     $ 1,212     $ 1,274  
                                

NOTE 10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Partnership Obligations. TCI is the limited partner in ten partnerships that are currently constructing residential properties. As permitted in the respective partnership agreements, TCI intends to purchase the interests of the general and any other limited partners in these partnerships subsequent to the completion of these projects. The amounts paid to buy out the non-affiliated partners are limited to development fees earned by the non-affiliated partners and are set forth in the respective partnership agreements. The total amount of the expected buyouts remaining as of June 30, 2007 is approximately $3.0 million.

Liquidity. Management believes that TCI will generate excess cash from property operations in 2007; such excess, however, will not be sufficient to discharge all of TCI’s obligations as they become due. Management intends to sell income producing assets, refinance real estate and obtain additional borrowings primarily secured by real estate to meet its liquidity requirements.

Litigation. Waters Edge. Shortly before the advent of Hurricane Katrina, an apartment complex in Mississippi was sold to Waters Edge Living, LLC but notwithstanding such sale, the property continued on insurance coverage applicable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (“TCI”) and others. As a result of sorting out various claims, two items of litigation exist, Waters Edge Living, LLC v. RUSI Indemnity Co., et al, civil action No. 4:06-CV-00334-RH-WCS pending in the United States District Court for the Northern district of Florida and Prime Income Asset Management, Inc., et al v. Waters Edge Living, LLC, et al, civil action No. 3:07-CV-0102-D pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. TCI is not a direct party in either case. In the Texas

 

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case, three subsidiaries of TCI are plaintiffs, Continental Baronne, Inc., Continental Common, Inc. and Continental Amoco, Inc. which own three New Orleans office buildings damaged by Hurricane Katrina. RUSI Indemnity Co. has paid approximately $50.0 million into a trust account held by Merrill Lynch under the supervision of the Florida Court. Of that amount, approximately $32.5 million is money paid on account of the Waters Edge Living, LLC claim and $17.5 million is money paid on the claims of Continental Baronne, Inc. and the other New Orleans office buildings. Three TCI subsidiaries are intending to intervene in the near future in the Florida proceeding to attempt to obtain prompt return of the $17.5 million, although Prime Income Asset Management, Inc. (“PIAMI”) has pending an emergency motion for return of those funds (which has been pending since February 1, 2007). Of the $32.5 million allegedly allocable to Waters Edge Living, LLC, PIAMI et al is entitled to a refund, at a minimum, of approximately $6.0 million (consisting of $1.9 million previously advanced from PIAMI against the payment of the claim and $4.0 million for flood insurance proceeds, which should be credited against the $32.5 million) and potentially more, depending upon the amount by which the total claims exceed a $100.0 million cap under the applicable policies. While this case is a plaintiff’s case from the perspective of the TCI subsidiaries, funds belonging to the TCI subsidiaries are being withheld from those subsidiaries aggregating at least $17.5 million. There is no significant prospect from these cases that TCI will have to pay any additional funds to Waters Edge Living, LLC.

In the second quarter of 2007, TCI sold its ownership of Continental Baronne, Inc. to a privately-owned affiliated company for a sales price of $9.5 million and the assumption of $9.5 million of related liabilities. Continental Baronne, Inc. owns a vacant office building in New Orleans. Since TCI received no cash consideration for the sale, TCI continues to include the office building in its consolidated financial statements.

TCI is involved in various other lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. Management is of the opinion that the outcome of these lawsuits will have no material impact on TCI’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Guarantees. In October 2006, Realty Advisors, Inc. (“RAI”), an affiliate of TCI and the parent company of BCM, borrowed $8 million from a South Korea commercial bank for the purpose of partially funding an investment in SH Chemical Co., Ltd. (“SH”) a public company based in South Korea and a manufacturer of expanded polystyrene resin products. RAI purchased approximately 34% of the outstanding common stock of SH. The $8 million commercial bank loan is collateralized by RAI’s investment in SH and is guaranteed by TCI.

TCI generally guarantees all real estate secured loans for its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

This Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, principally, but not only, under the captions “Business,” “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” We caution investors that any forward-looking statements in this report, or which management may make orally or in writing from time to time, are based on management’s beliefs and on assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. When used, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “result” and similar expressions which do not relate solely to historical matters are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance, which may be affected by known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties and factors that are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. We caution you that, while forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs when we make them, they are not guarantees of future performance and are impacted by actual events when they occur after we make such statements. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on past forward-looking statements, which are based on results and trends at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.

Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:

 

   

general risks affecting the real estate industry (including, without limitation, the inability to enter into or renew leases, dependence on tenants’ financial condition and competition from other developers, owners and operators of real estate);

 

   

risks associated with the availability and terms of financing and the use of debt to fund acquisitions and developments;

 

   

failure to manage effectively our growth and expansion into new markets or to integrate acquisitions successfully;

 

   

risks and uncertainties affecting property development and construction (including, without limitation, construction delays, cost overruns, inability to obtain necessary permits and public opposition to such activities);

 

   

risks associated with downturns in the national and local economies, increases in interest rates and volatility in the securities markets;

 

   

costs of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other similar laws and regulations;

 

   

potential liability for uninsured losses and environmental contamination;

 

   

risks associated with our dependence on key personnel whose continued service is not guaranteed; and

 

   

the other risk factors identified in this Form 10-Q, including those described under the caption “Risk Factors.”

The risks included here are not exhaustive. Other sections of this report, including “Part I, Item I—Business—Risk Factors,” include additional factors that could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Investors should also refer to our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for future periods and current reports on Form 8-K as we file them with the SEC, and to other materials we may furnish to the public from time to time through Forms 8-K or otherwise.

Overview

TCI is an externally advised and managed real estate investment company that owns a diverse portfolio of income-producing properties and land held for development. The Company’s portfolio of income-producing properties includes residential apartment communities, office buildings, hotels and other commercial properties. TCI’s investment strategy includes acquiring existing income-producing properties as well as developing new properties on land already owned or acquired for a specific development project. TCI acquires land primarily in in-fill locations or high-growth suburban markets. As of June 30, 2007, the Company owned approximately 12,250 units in 65 residential apartment communities, 28 commercial properties comprising almost four million rentable square feet and four hotels containing a total of 313 rooms. In addition, at June 30, 2007, TCI owned over 6,500 acres of land held for development and had over 2,500 apartment units in 14 projects under construction. The Company currently owns income-producing properties and land in 20 states as well as in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Wroclaw, Poland. TCI finances its acquisitions primarily through operating cash flow, proceeds from the sale of land and income-producing properties and debt financing primarily in the form of property-specific

 

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first-lien mortgage loans from commercial banks and institutional lenders. TCI finances its development projects principally with short-term, variable interest rate construction loans that are refinanced with the proceeds of long-term, fixed rate amortizing mortgages when the development project is completed and occupancy has been stabilized. The Company will, from time to time, also enter into partnerships with various investors to acquire income-producing properties or land and to sell interests in certain of its wholly-owned properties. When the Company sells assets, it may carry a portion of the sales price generally in the form of a short-term, interest bearing seller-financed note receivable. The Company generates operating revenues primarily by leasing apartment units to residents; leasing office, retail and industrial space to commercial tenants; and renting hotel rooms to guests. TCI is advised by Prime under a contractual arrangement that is reviewed annually by TCI’s Board of Directors. TCI’s commercial properties are managed by Regis Commercial while the Company’s hotels are managed by Regis Hotel. TCI currently contracts with five third-party companies to manage the Company’s apartment communities. Approximately 82% of TCI’s common stock is owned by ARI. TCI is a “C Corporation” for U.S. federal income tax purposes and files an annual consolidated income tax return with ARI.

The highlights of the six months ended June 30, 2007 included the following:

 

   

On January 1, 2007, we obtained a $7.0 million loan secured by 109 acres and 3 acres of land located in Farmers Branch, Texas. The note accrues interest at 10% and matures in January 2008.

 

   

On January 17, 2007 we refinanced the existing $3.6 million mortgage on City Suites Hotel in Chicago, IL for a new note of $7.3 million and received $3.8 million in cash. The note accrues interest at 8.25% and matures in February 2012.

 

   

On January 19, 2007, we acquired a 383,114 and a 707,559 square foot office building in Farmers Branch, Texas known as Park West I and Park West II, respectively and a 4.7 acre tract of undeveloped land at an aggregate purchase price of $110 million. The acquisition was financed with $9.6 million in cash and $97.0 million in new debt. Two separate notes were obtained on this acquisition; a $35.0 million note which accrues interest at 6.06% maturing January 2013 and a $62.0 million note which accrues interest at a variable rate (currently 9.32%) maturing January 2009.

 

   

On February 16, 2007, we sold the Bluffs at Vista Ridge, a 272 unit apartment complex in Lewisville, Texas for $24.1 million. The proceeds were used to pay down the existing mortgage of $20.5 million receiving $3.1 million in cash. A gain of $3.6 million was recorded on this sale.

 

   

On March 5, 2007, we refinanced the existing $3.1 million mortgage on the Majestic Hotel in Chicago, IL, a 55 room hotel with a new note for $6.0 million receiving $2.9 million in cash. The note accrues interest at 7.76% and matures in March 2010.

 

   

On May 8, 2007, we acquired 40.1 acres of land in Las Colinas, TX known as Hines Meridian for $8.5 million. The purchase was financed with $3.0 million in cash and a note payable of $5.0 million. The note accrues interest at 9.25% and matures in June 2010.

 

   

On June 6, 2007 we refinanced $12.4 million in existing mortgages with a commercial bank lender. The mortgages relate to eight different apartment complexes, totaling 1,287 units, located throughout Midland and Odessa, Texas. The new loans totaled $33.2 million. We received $21.0 million in cash and paid down property debt and defeasance costs totaling $4.1 million. The notes accrue interest at 7.03% and mature in July 2037.

 

   

On June 28, 2007 we refinanced $3.6 million in existing mortgages with a commercial bank lender. The mortgages relate to two apartment complexes, totaling 276 units, located in Midland, Texas. The new loans totaled $6.9 million. We received $1.6 million in cash. The notes accrue interest at 9.25% and mature in September of 2007.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, requires management to use judgment in the application of accounting policies, including making estimates and assumptions. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. These judgments affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. If our judgment or interpretation of the facts and circumstances relating to various transactions had been different, it is possible that different accounting policies would have been applied resulting in a different presentation of our financial statements. From time to time, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions. In the event estimates or assumptions prove to be different from actual results, adjustments are made in subsequent periods to reflect more current information. Below is a discussion of accounting policies that we consider critical in that they may require complex judgment in their application or require estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain.

 

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Real Estate

Upon acquisitions of real estate, TCI assesses the fair value of acquired tangible and intangible assets, including land, buildings, tenant improvements, “above-market” and “below-market” leases, origination costs, acquired in-place leases, other identified intangible assets and assumed liabilities in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141, “Business Combinations” and allocates the purchase price to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, including land at appraised value and buildings at replacement cost.

We assess and consider fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and/or capitalization rates, as well as available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known and anticipated trends, and market and economic conditions. The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant. We also consider an allocation of purchase price of other acquired intangibles, including acquired in-place leases that may have a customer relationship intangible value, including (but not limited to) the nature and extent of the existing relationship with the tenants, the tenants’ credit quality and expectations of lease renewals. Based on our acquisitions to date, our allocation to customer relationship intangible assets has been immaterial.

We record acquired “above-market” and “below-market” leases at their fair values (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) equal to the difference between (1) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in-place lease and (2) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding in-place lease, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease for above-market leases and the initial term plus the term of any below-market fixed rate renewal options for below-market leases.

Other intangible assets acquired include amounts for in-place lease values that are based on our evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease. Factors to be considered include estimates of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, we include real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, depending on local market conditions. In estimating costs to execute similar leases, we consider leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses.

Real estate is stated at depreciated cost. The cost of buildings and improvements includes the purchase price of property, legal fees and other acquisition costs. Costs directly related to the development of properties are capitalized. Capitalized development costs include interest, property taxes, insurance and other project costs incurred during the period of development.

Management reviews its long-lived assets used in operations for impairment when there is an event or change in circumstances that indicates an impairment in value. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of its assets is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. If such impairment is present, an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value. The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is highly subjective and is based in part on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates and capital requirements that could differ materially from actual results in future periods. If we determine that impairment has occurred, the affected assets must be reduced to their face value.

SFAS No. 144 requires that qualifying assets and liabilities and the results of operations that have been sold, or otherwise qualify as “held for sale,” be presented as discontinued operations in all periods presented if the property operations are expected to be eliminated and the Company will not have significant continuing involvement following the sale. The components of the property’s net income that is reflected as discontinued operations include the net gain or loss upon the disposition of the property held for sale, operating results, depreciation and interest expense (if the property is subject to a secured loan). We generally consider assets to be “held for sale” when the transaction has been approved by our Board of Directors, or a committee thereof and there are no known significant contingencies relating to the sale, such that the property sale within one year is considered probable. Following the classification of a property as “held for sale,” no further depreciation is recorded on the assets.

A variety of costs are incurred in the acquisition, development and leasing of properties. After determination is made to capitalize a cost, it is allocated to the specific component of a project that is benefited. Determination of when a development project is substantially complete and capitalization must cease involves a degree of judgment. Our capitalization policy on development properties is guided by SFAS No. 34 “Capitalization of Interest Cost” and SFAS No. 67 “Accounting for Costs and the Initial Rental Operations of Real Estate Properties.” The costs of land and buildings under development include specifically identifiable costs. The capitalized costs include pre-construction costs essential to the development of the property, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development. We consider a construction project as substantially completed and held available for occupancy upon the receipt of certificates of occupancy, but no later than one year from cessation of major construction activity. We cease capitalization on the portion (1) substantially completed and (2) occupied or held available for occupancy, and we capitalize only those costs associated with the portion under construction.

 

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Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Ventures

Except for ownership interests in variable interest entities, TCI accounts for our investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures under the equity method of accounting because the Company exercises significant influence over, but does not control, these entities. These investments are recorded initially at cost, as investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures and subsequently adjusted for equity in earnings and cash contributions and distributions. Any difference between the carrying amount of these investments on the Company’s balance sheet and the underlying equity in net assets is amortized as an adjustment to equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate ventures over the life of the related asset. Under the equity method of accounting, TCI’s net equity is reflected within the Consolidated Balance Sheets and our share of net income or loss from the joint ventures is included within the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The joint venture agreements may designate different percentage allocations among investors for profits and losses; however, TCI’s recognition of joint venture income or loss generally follows the joint venture’s distribution priorities, which may change upon the achievement of certain investment return thresholds. For ownership interests in variable interest entities, the Company consolidates those in which we are the primary beneficiary.

Recognition of Rental Income

Rental income for commercial property leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the respective lease terms. In accordance with SFAS 141, we recognize rental revenue of acquired in-place “above-market” and “below-market” leases at their fair values over the terms of the respective leases. On our Consolidated Balance Sheets we include as a receivable the excess of rental income recognized over rental payments actually received pursuant to the terms of the individual commercial lease agreements.

Reimbursements of operating costs, as allowed under most of our commercial tenant leases, consist of amounts due from tenants for common area maintenance, real estate taxes and other recoverable costs, and are recognized as revenue in the period in which the recoverable expenses are incurred. We record these reimbursements on a “gross” basis, since we generally are the primary obligor with respect to purchasing goods and services from third-party suppliers, have discretion in selecting the supplier and have the credit risk with respect to paying the supplier.

Rental income for residential property leases is recorded when due from residents and is recognized monthly as earned, which is not materially different than on a straight-line basis as lease terms are generally for periods of one year or less.

For hotel properties, revenues for room sales and guest services are recognized as rooms are occupied and services are rendered.

An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded for all past due rents and operating expense reimbursements considered to be uncollectible.

Revenue Recognition on the Sale of Real Estate

Sales of real estate are recognized when and to the extent permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 66, “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate” (“SFAS No. 66”), as amended by SFAS No. 144. Until the requirements of SFAS No. 66 for full profit recognition have been met, transactions are accounted for using the deposit, installment, cost recovery or financing method, whichever is appropriate. When TCI provides seller financing, gain is not recognized at the time of sale unless the buyer’s initial investment and continuing investment are deemed to be adequate as determined by SFAS No. 66 guidelines.

Non-performing Notes Receivable

TCI considers a note receivable to be non-performing when the maturity date has passed without principal repayment and the borrower is not making interest payments. Any new note receivable that results from a modification or extension of a note considered non-performing will also be considered non-performing, without regard to the borrower’s adherence to payment terms.

Interest Recognition on Notes Receivable

Interest income is not recognized on notes receivable that have been delinquent for 60 days or more. In addition, accrued but unpaid interest income is only recognized to the extent that the net realizable value of the underlying collateral exceeds the carrying value of the receivable.

 

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Allowance for Estimated Losses

A valuation allowance is provided for estimated losses on notes receivable considered to be impaired. Impairment is considered to exist when it is probable that all amounts due under the terms of the note will not be collected. Valuation allowances are provided for estimated losses on notes receivable to the extent that the investment in the note exceeds management’s estimate of fair value of the collateral securing such note.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of TCI’s notes receivable, marketable equity securities and notes payable. For performing notes receivable, the fair value was estimated by discounting future cash flows using current interest rates for similar loans. For non-performing notes receivable, the estimated fair value of TCI’s interest in the collateral property was used. For marketable equity securities, fair value was based on the year-end closing market price of each security. For notes payable, the fair value was estimated using current rates for mortgages with similar terms and maturities.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash and cash equivalents were $5.1 million and $4.8 million at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. The principal reasons for the change in cash are discussed in the paragraphs below.

TCI’s principal sources of cash have been and will continue to be property operations, proceeds from land and income-producing property sales, the collection of mortgage notes receivable, receivables from affiliated companies, refinancing of existing mortgage notes payable and additional borrowings, including mortgage notes payable, lines of credit and to a lesser extent, distributions from partnerships. TCI may also issue additional equity securities, including common stock and preferred stock. Management anticipates that TCI’s cash at June 30, 2007, along with cash that will be generated in 2007 from property operations, may not be sufficient to meet all of TCI’s cash requirements. Management intends to selectively sell land and income producing assets, refinance or extend real estate debt and seek additional borrowings secured by real estate to meet its liquidity requirements. Historically, management has been successful at extending a portion of the Company’s current maturity obligations. Management also anticipates funding ongoing real estate development projects and the acquisition of new real estate from cash generated by sales of land and income-producing properties, debt refinancings or extensions and additional borrowings.

Net cash used by operating activities was $9.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to $8.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Cash flow from operations is largely comprised of rental income less operating expenses, general and administrative expenses and interest expense. Net cash used by operating activities increased $4.1 million due primarily to an increase in operating income (before depreciation expense) of $6.7 million, offset by higher interest expense of $10.8 million.

Management expects that TCI’s existing cash balances, selective sales of land and income-producing properties, refinancing of and additional borrowings against the Company’s real estate holdings will be sufficient to meet TCI’s cash requirements associated with its current and anticipated level of operations, maturing debt obligations and existing commitments. To the extent that TCI’s liquidity permits or financing sources are available and the investments are otherwise deemed to be profitable, management intends to make additional investments in real estate or real estate-related projects.

Net cash used in investing activities was $211.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to $35.2 million for the six months ended June, 2006. Cash used in investing activities increased $176.6 million due to an increase in investments in real estate (including investments in income-producing properties, land held for development, residential and other development projects) of $173.6 million and lower proceeds from fewer land sales of $9.5 million, offset by higher net collections on notes receivable of $6.5 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $219.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to $40.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Cash provided by financing activities increased $179.6 million due primarily to proceeds from additional borrowings of $183.7 million (net of deferred financing costs) and advances from affiliates of $28.2 million, offset by loan payoffs related to property sales and refinancings of $31.5 million and increased preferred dividends of $0.8 million.

Net cash provided by discontinued operations was $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to $6.5 million for the same period in 2006. The $4.9 million decline was due principally to a decrease in cash provided by operations from properties actually sold or held for sale.

 

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Management reviews the carrying values of TCI’s properties and mortgage notes receivable at least annually and whenever events or a change in circumstances indicate that impairment may exist. Impairment is considered to exist if, in the case of a property, the future cash flow from the property (undiscounted and without interest) is less than the carrying amount of the property. For notes receivable, impairment is considered to exist if it is probable that all amounts due under the terms of the note will not be collected. If impairment is found to exist, a provision for loss is recorded by a charge against earnings. The note receivable review includes an evaluation of the collateral property securing such note. The property review generally includes: (1) selective property inspections; (2) a review of the property’s current rents compared to market rents; (3) a review of the property’s expenses; (4) a review of maintenance requirements; (5) a review of the property’s cash flow; (6) discussions with the manager of the property; and (7) a review of properties in the surrounding area.

Related Party Transactions

Historically, TCI, ARI, IORI, and others have each engaged in and may continue to engage in business transactions, including real estate partnerships, with related parties. Management believes that all of the related party transactions represented the best investments available at the time and were at least as advantageous to TCI as could have been obtained from unrelated parties.

Commitments and Contingencies

TCI has contractual obligations and commitments primarily with regards to payment of mortgages.

Results of Operations

For the three months ended June 30, 2007:

TCI had a net loss of $13.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007, including a loss from discontinued operations of $496,000, as compared to a net income of $4.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006, including income from discontinuing operations of $1.7 million and a gain on sale of land of $8.7 million. Fluctuations in this and other components of revenues and expense between the three month period ended June 2007 and 2006 are discussed below.

Rents increased to $40.3 million in 2007 as compared to $29.4 million in 2006. This increase is due to additional rental income from the completion of new apartment construction projects, acquisitions of commercial properties, increased occupancy in our hotel properties and various market rate increases in apartment complexes.

Property operating expenses increased to $22.8 million in 2007 as compared to $17.8 million in 2006. This increase is due to the completion of new apartment construction projects and acquisition of commercial properties.

Depreciation and amortization increased to $6.8 million in 2007 as compared to $4.8 million in 2006. This increase is mainly due to the completion of new construction projects and acquisitions of commercial properties in the current period.

Mortgage and loan interest expense increased to $19.6 million in 2007 as compared to $12.4 million in 2006. This increase is due to the increase in mortgages payable related to acquisitions and refinancings.

The decrease in litigation settlement of $1.8 million was due to no litigation settlements being received in the three months ended June 2007.

The decrease in gain on sale of land of $8.7 million was due to no land being sold for the three months ended June 2007, that resulted in a gain.

Income from discontinued operations before income taxes decreased to a net loss of $763,000 in 2007 as compared to a net income of $2.7 million in 2006. This decrease is due to discontinued operations including eight properties in 2006 as compared to three properties in 2007 and two of the properties in 2007 incurred net operating losses.

For the six months ended June 30, 2007:

TCI had a net loss of $19.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007, including income from discontinued operations of $1.2 million and gains on land sales of $1.1 million, as compared to a net loss of $3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006, including income from discontinuing operations of $1.3 million and gains on sale of land of $9.0 million. Fluctuations in this and other components of revenues and expense between the six month period ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 are discussed below.

 

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Rents increased to $76.4 million in 2007 as compared to $58.2 in 2006. This increase is due to additional rental income from the completion of new apartment construction projects and the acquisition of commercial properties and the increase in hotel revenues due to increased occupancies.

Property operating expenses increased to $44.3 million in 2007 as compared to $35.3 million in 2006. This increase is due to the completion of new apartment construction projects and acquisition of commercial properties.

General and administrative expenses increased to $5.2 million in 2007 as compared to $3.0 million in 2006. This increase is primarily due to prior year amount including litigation settlement proceeds of $1.7 million.

Mortgage and loan interest increased to $35.4 million in 2007 as compared to $24.6 million in 2006. This increase is due to the increase in notes payable by $296.7 million over the last 12 months related to acquisitions and refinancings.

Income from litigation settlements decreased to $704,000 in 2007 as compared to $1.8 million in 2006. This decrease is due to non-recurring settlements in the prior period.

Gain on land sales decreased to $1.1 million in 2007 as compared to $9.0 million in 2006. The 2007 gain is from the sale of 15 acres of McKinney Ranch land.

Net income (loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 from discontinued operations relates to properties TCI sold or intends to sell in 2007, as well as properties TCI sold during 2007 and 2006. The following table summarizes revenue and expense information for the properties sold and held for sale.

 

     For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
    For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Revenue:

        

Rental

   $ 1,867     $ 3,199     $ 4,248     $ 6,683  

Expenses:

        

Property Operations

     1,431       1,542       3,161       3,811  
                                
     436       1,657       1,087       2,872  
                                

Other (expenses):

        

Interest

     956       1,476       2,415       3,174  

Depreciation

     243       784       455       1,029  
                                
     1,199       2,260       2,870       4,203  
                                

Gain on sale of real estate

     —         3,292       3,648       3,292  

Income tax benefit (expense)

     267       (941 )     (653 )     (687 )
                                

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   $ (496 )   $ 1,748     $ 1,212     $ 1,274  
                                

Tax Matters

Prior to the year 2000, TCI elected and in the opinion of management, qualified to be taxed as a Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) as defined under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. During the third quarter of 2000, due primarily to a concentration in ownership, TCI no longer met the requirements for tax treatment as a REIT.

Financial statement income varies from taxable income principally due to the accounting for income and losses of investees, gains and losses from asset sales, depreciation on owned properties, amortization of discounts on notes receivable and payable and the difference in the allowance for estimated losses. TCI had a loss for federal income tax purposes in the first six months of 2007 and a loss, after the use of net operating loss carry forwards, in the first six months of 2006; therefore, it recorded no provision for income taxes.

 

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At June 30, 2007, TCI had a net deferred tax asset of $41.8 million due to tax deductions available to it in future years. However, as management cannot determine that it is more likely than not that TCI will realize the benefit of the deferred tax assets, a 100% valuation allowance has been established.

Inflation

The effects of inflation on TCI’s operations are not quantifiable. Revenues from property operations tend to fluctuate proportionately with inflationary increases and decreases in housing costs. Fluctuations in the rate of inflation also affect sales values of properties and the ultimate gain to be realized from property sales. To the extent that inflation affects interest rates, TCI’s earnings from short-term investments, the cost of new financings and the cost of variable interest rate debt will be affected.

Environmental Matters

Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations, TCI may be potentially liable for removal or remediation costs, as well as certain other potential costs, relating to hazardous or toxic substances (including governmental fines and injuries to persons and property) where property-level managers have arranged for the removal, disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances. In addition, certain environmental laws impose liability for release of asbestos-containing materials into the air and third parties may seek recovery for personal injury associated with such materials.

Management is not aware of any environmental liability relating to the above matters that would have a material adverse effect on TCI’s business, assets or results of operations.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS

At June 30, 2007, TCI’s exposure to a change in interest rates on its debt is as follows (dollars in thousands except per share amount):

 

     Balance    Weighted Average
Interest Rate
   Effect of 1%
Increase in
Base Rates

Notes payable:

        

Variable rate

   $ 32,212    8.78%    $ 3,221
                

Total decrease in TCI’s annual net income

         $ 3,221
            

Per share

         $ .456
            

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, our management, with the participation of our Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedure were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchanges act of 1934) occurred during the second quarter of our fiscal year ending December 31, 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

During the period of time covered by the Report, Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (the “Company”) repurchased equity securities. The following table sets forth by month repurchases made during the second quarter and the specified number of shares that may yet be purchased under the programs specified below:

 

Period

  

Total Number

of Shares
Purchased

  

Average Price

Paid per Share

  

Total Number of

Shares Purchased

as Part of Publicly

Announced Program

  

Maximum Number of

Shares that May

Yet be Purchased

Under the Program(a)

Balance as of March 31, 2007

   —      $ —     

1,191,910

   217,090

April 2007

   8,106      15.05    8,106    208,984

May 2007

   9,063      16.96    9,063    199,921

June 2007

   4,335      15.95    4,335    195,586
                   

Total

   21,504    $ 15.98   

1,213,414

  
                   

(a) On June 23, 2000, the TCI Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program for up to 1,409,000 shares of our common stock. This repurchase program has no termination date.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed with this report or incorporated by reference as indicated;

 

Exhibit
Number
 

Description

  3.0   Articles of Incorporation of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1991).
  3.1   Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated June 3, 1996).
  3.2   Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., dated October 10, 2000 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000).
  3.3   Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., setting forth the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, dated October 20, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1998).
  3.4   Certificate of Designation of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., setting for the Voting Powers, Designations, References, Limitations, Restriction and Relative Rights of Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, dated October 23, 2000 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000).
  3.5   Certificate of Designation of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., Setting for the Voting Powers, Designating, Preferences, Limitations, Restrictions and Relative Rights of Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, dated September 28, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001).
  3.6   Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. Decreasing the Number of Authorized Shares of and Eliminating Series B Preferred Stock dated December 14, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.7 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001).
  3.7   By-Laws of Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1991).
  4.1   Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Relative Participating or Optional or Other Special Rights, and Qualifications, Limitations or Restrictions Thereof of Series F Redeemable Preferred Stock of American Realty Investors, Inc., dated June 11, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001).
10.0   Advisory Agreement dated as of October 1, 2003, between Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. and Prime Income Asset Management, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.0 to the registrant’s current report on Form 8-K for event occurring October 1, 2003).
31.1*   Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
31.2*   Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32.1*   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350.

* Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE

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.

 

  TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
Date: August 14, 2007   By:  

/s/ Daniel J. Moos

    Daniel J. Moos
    President and Chief Operating Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)

 

Date: August 14, 2007   By:  

/s/ Steven A. Abney

    Steven A. Abney
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

EXHIBITS TO

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2007

 

Exhibit

Number

 

Description of Exhibits

31.1*   Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
31.2*   Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32.1*   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350.

* Filed herewith

 

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