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EXHIBIT "99.1"
 
 

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.
Investors Relations
Gene Bertcher (800) 400-6407
investor.relations®transconrealty-invest.com
 
Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2014 Results
 
DALLAS (November 13, 2014) — Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE: TCI), a Dallas-based real estate investment company, today reported results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014. ICI announced today that the Company reported a net loss applicable to common shares of $2.6 million or $0.29 per diluted earnings per share, as compared to a net loss applicable to common shares of $6.2 million or $0.74 per diluted earnings per share for the same period ended 2013.
 
Management's efforts to enhance the value of our overall portfolio has resulted in the continuing improvement in the Company's results of operations. We continue to see growth in the multifamily market with increasing rents, stable operating expenses, and an occupancy rate over 93%. We are diligent in our mission to provide high-quality living opportunities to our tenants.
 
In our commercial portfolio, we are seeing the benefit of our efforts with new leases executed and increasing rents as first year concessions expire. We believe that we will continue to see growth in our commercial portfolio as the economic conditions improve and we capitalize on the influx of attractive prospects in the pipeline.
 
Our ability to take advantage of lower-interest rate mortgages available has reduced our monthly obligations and increased cash flow within our multifamily portfolio.
 
The positive results of operations has allowed the Company to invest in mortgage receivables in various multifamily projects not under the Company's ownership. We will continue to invest in the multifamily market, as conditions are optimal for achieving a high return on our investment.
 
Rental and other property revenues were slightly lower for the three months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to the same period in the prior year. This was mainly attributable to our commercial portfolio which was lower in the current period related to some prior year larger square-foot tenants down-sizing or moving out and first year lease specials for new tenants. Rental revenue from our apartment portfolio increased in the current period as we continue to excel with high occupancy rates and increasing rental rates.
 
Property operating expenses were $10.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, representing an increase of $0.6 million as compared to the same period in the previous year. Operating expenses have remained consistent with prior periods due to labor efficiencies and improvements in preventative maintenance across the portfolio, with only an increase in real estate taxes as a result of the increase in the value of our portfolio and some non-recurring repair projects completed in the current period.
 
General and administrative expenses decreased $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to the same period in prior year. The majority of this decrease was in the land portfolio which was mainly due to a reduction in legal fees.
 
Interest income was $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, representing an increase of $1.0 million as compared to the same period in the prior year. During the current quarter, we invested $17.3 million in mortgage receivables which would increase the basis for our interest income.
 
About Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.
 
Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., a Dallas-based real estate investment company, holds a diverse portfolio of equity real estate located across the U.S., including office buildings, apartments, shopping centers and developed and undeveloped land. The Company invests in real estate through direct ownership, leases and partnerships and invests in mortgage loans on real estate. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.transconrealty-invest.com.
 
 
 
 

 
 
TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
 
   
For the Three Months Ended
   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
   
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Revenues:
                       
Rental and other property revenues (including $175 and $165 for the three months and $526 and
$497 for the nine months ended 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties)
  $ 18,466     $ 18,663     $ 55,281     $ 55,257  
                                 
Expenses:
                               
Property operating expenses (including $161 and $169 for the three months and $454 and $522 for
the nine months ended 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties)
    10,077       9,543       28,640       27,041  
Depreciation and amortization
    4,415       4,024       12,967       11,737  
General and administrative (including $714 and $665 for the three months and $2,114 and $2,105 for
the nine months ended 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties)
    1,131       1,468       5,417       4,696  
Provision on impairment of notes receivable and real estate assets
    -       214       -       214  
Net income fee to related party
    (186 )     55       514       159  
Advisory fee to related party
    1,826       2,168       5,490       6,377  
Total operating expenses
    17,263       17,472       53,028       50,224  
Net operating income
    1,203       1,191       2,253       5,033  
                                 
Other income (expenses):
                               
Interest income (including $2,718 and $2,168 for the three months and $8,835 and $6,456 for the nine
months ended 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties)
    3,064       2,131       9,181       6,427  
Other income
    344       72       741       242  
Mortgage and loan interest (including $0 and $397 for the three months and $31 and $1,323 for the
nine months ended 2014 and 2013, respectively, from related parties)
    (7,214 )     (7,280 )     (21,286 )     (22,380 )
Deferred borrowing costs amortization
    (829 )     (72 )     (2,043 )     (2,440 )
Loan charges and prepayment penalties
    (1,044 )     -       (2,626 )     (3,963 )
Loss on the sale of investments
    -       (275 )     -       (283 )
Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated joint ventures and investees
    10       (30 )     (5 )     (28 )
Litigation settlement
    (86 )     (2,739 )     3,666       (2,727 )
Total other expenses
    (5,755 )     (8,193 )     (12,372 )     (25,152 )
Loss before gain on land sales, non-controlling interest, and taxes
    (4,552 )     (7,002 )     (10,119 )     (20,119 )
Gain (loss) on land sales
    40       -       634       (48 )
Net loss from continuing operations before taxes
    (4,512 )     (7,002 )     (9,485 )     (20,167 )
Income tax benefit
    786       402       5,030       8,210  
Net loss from continuing operations
    (3,726 )     (6,600 )     (4,455 )     (11,957 )
Discontinued operations:
                               
Net gain (loss) from discontinued operations
    477       1,021       (454 )     (935 )
Gain on sale of real estate from discontinued operations
    1,770       127       14,826       24,392  
Income tax expense from discontinued operations
    (786 )     (402 )     (5,030 )     (8,210 )
Net income from discontinued operations
    1,461       746       9,342       15,247  
Net income (loss)
    (2,265 )     (5,854 )     4,887       3,290  
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
    (81 )     (97 )     (292 )     (323 )
Net income (loss) attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.
    (2,346 )     (5,951 )     4,595       2,967  
Preferred dividend requirement
    (227 )     (279 )     (778 )     (830 )
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares
  $ (2,573 )   $ (6,230 )   $ 3,817     $ 2,137  
                                 
Earnings per share - basic
                               
Net loss from continuing operations
  $ (0.46 )   $ (0.83 )   $ (0.65 )   $ (1.56 )
Net income from discontinued operations
    0.17       0.09       1.10       1.81  
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares
  $ (0.29 )   $ (0.74 )   $ 0.45     $ 0.25  
                                 
Earnings per share - diluted
                               
Net loss from continuing operations
  $ (0.46 )   $ (0.83 )   $ (0.65 )   $ (1.56 )
Net income from discontinued operations
    0.17       0.09       1.10       1.81  
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares
  $ (0.29 )   $ (0.74 )   $ 0.45     $ 0.25  
                                 
Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share
    8,688,018       8,413,469       8,505,991       8,413,469  
Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share
    8,688,018       8,413,469       8,505,991       8,413,469  
                                 
                                 
Amounts attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.
                               
Net loss from continuing operations
  $ (3,807 )   $ (6,697 )   $ (4,747 )   $ (12,280 )
Net income from discontinued operations
    1,461       746       9,342       15,247  
Net income (loss)
  $ (2,346 )   $ (5,951 )   $ 4,595     $ 2,967  
 
 
 
 

 
 
TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(unaudited)
 
             
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
   
(dollars in thousands, except
share and par value amounts)
 
Assets
           
Real estate, at cost
  $ 717,575     $ 777,974  
Real estate held for sale at cost, net of depreciation ($2,066 for 2014 and $2,390 for 2013)
    44,289       16,427  
Real estate subject to sales contracts at cost, net of depreciation ($2,212 for 2014 and $1,949 for 2013)
    20,963       29,353  
Less accumulated depreciation
    (109,004 )     (127,952 )
Total real estate
    673,823       695,802  
Notes and interest receivable:
               
Performing (including $69,854 in 2014 and $66,431 in 2013 from related parties)
    82,204       69,626  
Non-performing
    574       543  
Less allowance for doubtful accounts (including $1,825 in 2014 and $2,098 in 2013 from related
parties)
    (1,990 )     (2,262 )
Total notes and interest receivable
    80,788       67,907  
Cash and cash equivalents
    4,285       16,086  
Restricted cash
    27,811       31,799  
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and investees
    1,503       1,697  
Receivable from related party
    71,066       52,380  
Other assets
    36,714       32,000  
Total assets
  $ 895,990     $ 897,671  
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
               
Liabilities:
               
Notes and interest payable
  $ 545,338     $ 562,734  
Notes related to real estate held for sale
    42,883       17,100  
Notes related to real estate subject to sales contracts
    18,769       23,011  
Deferred gain (from sales to related parties)
    53,096       53,096  
Accounts payable and other liabilities (including $4,327 in 2014 and $4,697 in 2013 to related parties)
    39,319       50,160  
Total liabilities
    699,405       706,101  
                 
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, Series C: $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding zero
shares in 2014 and 30,000 shares in 2013 (liquidation preference $100 per share). Series D: $0.01 par
value, authorized, issued and outstanding 100,000 shares in 2014 and 2013 (liquidation preference $100
per share)
    1       1  
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued 8,717,967 and 8,413,669 shares in
2014 and 2013, respectively; outstanding 8,717,767 and 8,413,469 shares in 2014 and 2013, respectively
    87       84  
Treasury stock at cost, 200 shares in 2014 and 2013
    (2 )     (2 )
Paid-in capital
    271,876       271,720  
Retained earnings
    (93,434 )     (98,029 )
Total Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. shareholders' equity
    178,528       173,774  
Non-controlling interest
    18,057       17,796  
Total shareholders' equity
    196,585       191,570  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 895,990     $ 897,671