8-K

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): April 12, 2012

                  HALO COMPANIES, INC.                   

 (Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)

                            Delaware                                 

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-15862	13-3018466
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Allen Center, Suite 500, 700 Central Expressway South, Allen, Texas 75013

(Address of principal executive offices)                                                           (Zip Code)

Company’s telephone number, including area code:  (214) 644-0065

__________________________

  (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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

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Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 12, 2012 Halo Companies, Inc. (“Halo”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its quarter ended December 31, 2011.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 2.02, including the information in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto pertaining to this Item 2.02 is furnished solely pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K.  Consequently, pursuant to this Item 2.02, it is not deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section.  It may only be incorporated by reference in another filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933 if such subsequent filing specifically references this Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits

Exhibit No.                      Description

Exhibit 99.1                      Press release of Halo Companies, Inc. date April 12, 2012

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant had duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated:  April 12, 2012

HALO COMPANIES, INC.
By:	/s/ Brandon C. Thompson
	Brandon C. Thompson
	Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Press Release   For Further Information Contact: Paul Williams Vice Chairman & Chief Financial Officer 214-644-0065 pwilliams@haloco.com  

Halo Companies, Inc. Announces Profitable Fourth Quarter Results

ALLEN, TX (April 12, 2012) – Halo Companies, Inc. (OTCQB: HALN) announced profitable fourth quarter results with revenue of $3.2 million and a net income of $461,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2011.

“The revenue and profitability generated in the fourth quarter signify a major turning point for Halo,” states Cade Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of Halo Companies, Inc. “The past two years have been a period of transition as we shifted our core business from a consumer financial services company to a distressed asset services company. A large part of the fourth quarter success is due to growth in the distressed asset verticals, primarily asset management and portfolio advisory services, indicating the completion of that transition.”

Highlights for the fourth quarter 2011:

Financial Results excerpted from annual audit and three quarterly reviews

	Last 12 Months by Quarter
	Three Months Ended
	Dec 31, 2011	Sept 30, 2011	June 30, 2011	March 31, 2011
Revenue	$3,162,666	$1,453,009	$809,737	$854,902
Net Income (Loss)	$460,837	($559,550)	($1,277,981)	($1,126,334)

·   Revenue increased 188% to $3.2 million over same quarter previous year

·   Net income increased 143% to $461,000 over same quarter previous year

About Halo Companies, Inc.

Halo Companies, Inc. (OTCQB: HALN) is a publicly-traded, nationwide distressed asset services company, providing technology-driven asset management, portfolio analytics, acquisition, repositioning and liquidation strategies for the private investment and mortgage servicing industry. Founded in 2004, Halo established its roots in the mortgage origination sector, quickly growing to an award-wining consumer financial services company. Halo’s years of experience, key leadership and industry knowledge laid the foundation for its emergence as a premier distressed asset services company. For more information about Halo Companies, Inc., visit www.haloco.com.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in Halo Companies’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Halo Companies, Inc. disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.