8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 13, 2021

Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		001-09240		94-6565852
(State or other jurisdiction of  Incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification Number)
1603 LBJ Freeway,	Suite 800	Dallas	TX	75234
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)

(469) 522-4200

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:

 ☐  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 ☐  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 ☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Securities Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 ☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Securities Act (17 CFR 240.413e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	TCI	NYSE

Indicate by check mark whether teh Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 ((17 CFR 230.405 of or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Act of 1934 (17 CFR 230.405):

☐  Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Section 2 – Financial Information

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 13, 2021, Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (“TCI” or the “Company”) announced its operational results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. A copy of the announcement is attached as Exhibit “99.1.”

The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 in this Form 8-K, including Exhibit “99.1” attached hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, unless we specifically incorporate it by reference in a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We undertake no duty or obligation to publicly update or revise the information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished with this Report:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1*	Press release dated	May 13, 2021

_________________________

* Furnished herewith

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
Dated: May 13, 2021	By:	/s/  ERIK L. JOHNSON
		Erik L. Johnson
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Executive and Financial Officer)

EX-99.1

NEWS RELEASE	Contact:
	Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. Investor Relations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Erik Johnson (469) 522-4200 investor.relations@transconrealty-invest.com

Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. reports Earnings for Q1 2021

DALLAS (May 13, 2021) -- Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE:TCI) is reporting its results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, we reported net income attributable to common shares of $22.6 million or $2.62 per diluted share, compared to $4.6 million or $0.53 per diluted share for the same period in 2020.

Financial Highlights

•We collected approximately 97% of our rents for the three months ended March 31, 2021, comprised of approximately 96% from multifamily tenants and approximately 98% from office tenants.

•Occupancy remains stable at 91% at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

•On March 30, 2021, we sold a 50% ownership interest in Overlook at Allensville Phase II, a 144 unit multifamily property in Sevierville, Tennessee to Macquarie bank for $2.6 million resulting in gain on sale of assets of $1.4 million. Concurrent with the sale, we each contributed our 50% ownership interests into VAA.

Financial Results

Rental revenues decreased $1.1 million from $11.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 to $10.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The decrease in rental revenue is primarily due to a $0.9 million decrease in revenue at Browning Place due to a decline in occupancy.

Net operating loss was $2.2 million for three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $3.1 million for the same period in 2020. The $0.9 million decrease in net operating loss is primarily due to an decrease in general and administrative expenses.

Net income attributable to common shares increased $18.0 million from $4.6 million for the the three months ended March 31, 2020 to $22.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in net income is primarily attributed to an increase in gain on sale of assets, including the sale of Overlook at Allensville Phase II and additional land sales during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

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. The Company also holds mortgage receivables.

TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Revenues:
Rental revenues	$	10,361	$	11,442
Other income	1,467		1,311
Total revenue	11,828		12,753
Expenses:
Property operating expenses	5,832		6,309
Depreciation and amortization	3,327		3,394
General and administrative	2,646		4,015
Advisory fee to related party	2,249		2,181
Total operating expenses	14,054		15,899
Net operating loss	(2,226)		(3,146)
Interest income	4,701		4,527
Interest expense	(6,604)		(7,967)
Gain on foreign currency transactions	7,617		7,843
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures	3,336		(377)
Gain on sale or write-down of assets, net	16,103		4,138
Income tax provision	(40)		(247)
Net income	22,887		4,771
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(255)		(158)
Net income attributable to common shares	$	22,632	$	4,613
Earnings per share - basic
Basic and diluted	$	2.62	$	0.53
Weighted average common shares used in computing earnings per share
Basic and diluted	8,639,316		8,717,677

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