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EXHIBIT 99.1
     
NEWS RELEASE
    
 
    
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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  Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.
 
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Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results
DALLAS (November 13, 2009) — Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE: TCI), a Dallas-based real estate investment company, reported a net loss applicable to common shares of ($54.8) million or ($6.76) per diluted earnings per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to a net income of $45.7 million or $5.66 per diluted earnings per share for the same period ended 2008.
In addition, the Company reported a net loss applicable to common shares of ($11.5) million or ($1.41) per diluted earnings per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to a net loss of ($6.9) million or ($.85) per diluted earnings per share for the same period ended 2008.
Results of operations for the three months ended September 30,2009 as compared to the same period ended 2008
Rental and other property revenues increased by $4.1 million as compared to the prior year period which by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $2.7 million, the commercial portfolio of $1.2 million, and an increase in land and other portfolio of $0.2 million. Within the apartment portfolio, a $2.7 million increase was due to the developed properties being leased up. There appears to be a continued demand for newly developed properties. Within the commercial portfolio, the same property portfolio increased by $0.2 million and the acquired properties increased by $1.0 million.
Depreciation and amortization increased by $2.1 million as compared to the prior year period which by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $1.1 million, and an increase in the commercial portfolio of $1.0 million. Within the apartment portfolio, increases came from the same properties portfolio of $0.2 million and the developed properties increased by $0.9 million. Within the commercial properties, the acquired properties increased by $1.0 million.
Other income decreased by $2.1 million as compared to the prior year period. The decrease is due to disposition of our investment in the Korean REIT in 2009.
Mortgage and loan interest expense increased by $2.4 million as compared to the prior year period which by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $1.0 million and a decrease in the commercial portfolio of $0.2 million, an increase in land portfolio of $1.1 million and an increase in other portfolio of $0.5 million. Within the apartment portfolio the same properties decreased by $0.2 million, which was offset by an increase in the developed properties of $1.2 million. Within the commercial portfolio, the acquired properties decreased by $0.2 million.
The discontinued operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009, consist of the sale of a shopping center and an office building and shopping center held for sale. Discontinued operations for 2008 relates to 26 income producing properties consisting of 18 apartments, three commercial buildings and four hotels that were sold in 2008, and one commercial property sold and an office building and shopping center held for sale. The gain on sale, taxes and net income fee to affiliates that are associated with the properties sold during the period presented are also included in discontinued operations.
Results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the same period ended 2008
Rental and other property revenues increased by $10.8 million as compared to the prior year period which by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $8.3 million, the commercial portfolio of $3.3 million, offset by a decrease in the land portfolio of $1.0 million and an increase in other of $0.2 million. Within the apartment portfolio, a $9.9 million increase was due to the developed properties being leased up which was offset by a $1.6 million decrease in the same property portfolio. There appears to be a continued demand for newly developed properties. Within the commercial portfolio, the acquired properties increased by $2.8 million and same store portfolio increased by $0.5 million.
Property operating expenses decreased by $1.1 million as compared to the prior year period which by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $0.7 million and a decrease in the commercial portfolio of $0.7 million, land portfolio of $1.0 million and other of $0.1 million. Within the apartment portfolio, decreases came from the same properties of $1.9 million and the developed properties increased by $2.6 million. Within the commercial portfolio, the same properties decreased by $0.6 million and the acquired properties decreased by $0.1 million.

 

 

Depreciation and amortization increased by $4.9 million as compared to the prior year period which by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $3.1 million, and an increase in the commercial portfolio of $1.8 million. Within the apartment portfolio, same properties increased by $0.4 and the developed properties increased by $2.7 million. Within the commercial properties, the same properties increased by $0.3 million and the acquired properties increased by $1.5 million.
Other income increased by $0.4 million as compared to the prior year period. The increase is due to the gains on the disposition of our investment in the Korean REIT in 2009.
Mortgage and loan interest expense increased by $2.2 million as compared to the prior year period which by segment is an increase in the apartment portfolio of $1.8 million, a decrease in the commercial portfolio of $0.7 million, an increase in the land portfolio of $2.9 million and decrease in other portfolio of $1.8 million. Within the apartment portfolio the same properties decreased by $2.6 million, which was offset by an increase in the developed properties of $4.4 million. Within the commercial portfolio, the same properties decreased by $0.1 million and the acquired properties decreased by $0.6 million.
Earnings from unconsolidated subsidiaries and investees decreased by $3.0 million. There were no material amounts of equity pickup from investees in the current period.
Provision on impairment of notes receivable, investment in real estate partnerships, and real estate assets increased by $21.6 million as compared to the prior year period. Impairment was recorded as an additional loss in the investment portfolio of $18.0 million, impairment in land we currently hold and $8.8 million in land that was sold in the third quarter for a loss. As of September 30, 2009, properties were impaired to reflect reduced value. In the prior year period, we posted a $7.0 million reserve for certain investments within our portfolio.
The discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, consist of the sale of a shopping center and an office building and shopping center held for sale. In addition, we recognized the deferred gain on the sale of a building sold in 2002 in accordance with the requirements per SFAS No. 66. Discontinued operations for 2008 relates to 26 income producing properties consisting of 18 apartments, three commercial buildings and four hotels that were sold in 2008, and one commercial property sold and an office building and shopping center held for sale as of September 30, 2009. The gain on sale, taxes and net income fee to affiliates that are associated with the properties sold during the period presented are also included in discontinued operations.
About Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.
Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., a Dallas-based real estate investment company, holds a diverse portfolio of equity real estate located across the U.S., including office buildings, apartments, hotels, shopping centers and developed and undeveloped land. We invest in real estate through direct equity ownership and partnerships nationwide. For more information, visit the Company’s web site at www.transconrealty-invest.com.

 

 

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

 

 

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