UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

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

 

For the Quarterly period ended March 31, 2019

 

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 1-7865

 

  HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.  
  (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)  

 

Delaware 59-1914299
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

 

1870 S. Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

305-854-6803
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 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 has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer    ¨ Accelerated filer     ¨ Non-accelerated filer  ¨ Smaller reporting company x
  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Emerging Growth company    ¨    

 

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

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock - Par value $1.00 per share   HMG   NYSE

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date. 1,013,292 common shares were outstanding as of May 15, 2019.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.

 

Index

 

      PAGE
      NUMBER
PART I. Financial Information  
       
  Item 1. Financial Statements  
       
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2018 1
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited) 2
     
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited) 3
 
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited) 4
     
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 5
       
  Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 10
       
  Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 11
       
  Item 4. Controls and Procedures 11
       
PART II. Other Information  
  Item 1. Legal Proceedings 11
  Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 11
  Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 11
  Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 11
  Item 5. Other Information 11
  Item 6. Exhibits 11
  Signatures 12

 

Cautionary Statement. This Form 10-Q contains certain statements relating to future results of the Company that are considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in political and economic conditions; interest rate fluctuation; competitive pricing pressures within the Company's market; equity and fixed income market fluctuation; technological change; changes in law; changes in fiscal, monetary, regulatory and tax policies; monetary fluctuations as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q or from time-to-time in the filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

 

 

 

HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.  AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2019   2018 
   (UNAUDITED)     
ASSETS          
Investment properties, net of accumulated depreciation:          
Office building and other commercial property  $871,566   $875,198 
Total investment properties, net   871,566    875,198 
           
Cash and cash equivalents   18,559,499    19,738,174 
Investments in marketable securities   3,606,821    3,075,718 
Other investments   5,962,649    6,039,456 
Investment in affiliate   1,424,848    1,637,985 
Loans, notes and other receivables   1,769,195    1,796,926 
Other assets   513,605    273,477 
TOTAL ASSETS  $32,708,183   $33,436,934 
           
LIABILITIES          
Margin payable  $9,974,972   $9,857,918 
Dividends payable   -    506,646 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities   384,253    370,632 
Amounts due to Adviser for incentive fee   40,426    40,426 
Note payable to affiliate   1,000,000    1,340,000 
Deferred income taxes payable   43,416    47,888 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   11,443,067    12,163,510 
           
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Excess common stock, $1 par value; 100,000 shares authorized: no shares issued   -    - 
Common stock, $1 par value; 1,050,000 shares authorized, 1,046,393 shares issued as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018   1,046,393    1,046,393 
Additional paid-in capital   24,157,986    24,157,986 
Less: Treasury shares at cost 33,101 shares   (340,281)   (340,281)
Undistributed gains from sales of properties, net of losses   54,642,764    54,642,764 
Undistributed losses from operations   (58,484,923)   (58,473,807)
Total stockholders' equity   21,021,939    21,033,055 
Noncontrolling interest   243,177    240,369 
TOTAL EQUITY   21,265,116    21,273,424 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  $32,708,183   $33,436,934 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.  AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

 

   For the three months ended 
   March 31, 
   2019   2018 
REVENUES          
Real estate rentals and related revenue  $18,786   $18,092 
Total revenues   18,786    18,092 
           
EXPENSES          
Operating Expenses:          
Rental and other properties   13,474    11,075 
Adviser's base fee   165,000    165,000 
General and administrative   81,090    84,643 
Professional fees and expenses   79,431    102,252 
Directors' fees and expenses   17,500    20,500 
Depreciation expense   3,849    3,849 
Interest expense   15,015    20,973 
Total expenses   375,359    408,292 
           
Loss before other income, income taxes and gain on sale of real estate   (356,573)   (390,200)
           
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) from investments in marketable securities   180,474    (20,761)
Equity loss from operations of residential real estate partnership   -    (143,889)
Income from other investments, net   77,855    217,703 
Interest, dividend and other income   85,463    90,608 
Total other income   343,792    143,661 
           
Loss before income taxes and gain on sale of real estate   (12,780)   (246,539)
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes   4,472    (27,205)
Net loss before gain on sale of real estate   (8,308)   (273,744)
           
Gain on sale of real estate, net of incentive fee   -    5,473,887 
Net (loss) income   (8,308)   5,200,143 
Gain attributable to noncontrolling interest   (2,808)   (9,250)
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company  $(11,116)  $5,190,893 
           
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted   1,013,292    1,007,399 
Net (loss) income per common share: Basic and diluted          
Basic and diluted (loss) income per share  $(0.01)  $5.15 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.  AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018

 

   Common  Stock   Additional   Undistributed
Gains from Sales
of Properties
   Undistributed
Losses from
   Treasury Stock   Total
Stockholders'
 
   Shares   Amount   Paid-In Capital   Net of Losses   Operations   Shares   Cost   Equity 
                                 
Balance as of January 1, 2018  $1,035,493   $1,035,493   $24,076,991   $52,208,754   $(57,120,991)  $33,101   $(340,281)  $19,859,966 
Net income (loss) for three months ended March 31, 2018                  5,473,887    (282,995)             5,190,892 
Stock options exercised, net of 1,600 re-load shares   10,900    10,900    80,995                        91,895 
Dividend paid -$2.50 per share                  (2,533,230)                  (2,533,230)
Balance as of March 31, 2018   1,046,393   $1,046,393   $24,157,986   $55,149,411   $(57,403,986)   33,101   $(340,281)  $22,609,523 

 

   Common  Stock   Additional   Undistributed
Gains from Sales
of Properties
   Undistributed
Losses from
   Treasury Stock   Total
Stockholders'
 
   Shares   Amount   Paid-In Capital   Net of Losses   Operations   Shares   Cost   Equity 
Balance as of January 1, 2019   1,046,393    1,046,393    24,157,986    54,642,765    (58,473,808)   33,101    (340,281)   21,033,055 
Net loss for three months ended March 31, 2019                       (11,116)             (11,116)
Balance as of March 31, 2019   1,046,393   $1,046,393   $24,157,986   $54,642,765   $(58,484,924)   33,101   $(340,281)  $21,021,939 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.  AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

 

   For the three months ended
March 31,
 
   2019   2018 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company  $(11,116)  $5,190,893 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income attributable to the Company to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation expense   3,849    3,849 
Income from other investments, net, excluding impairment losses   (77,855)   (217,703)
Equity loss from operations of residential real estate partnership   -    143,889 
Equity gain from sale of residential real estate partnership, net   -    (5,473,887)
Net (gains) losses from investments in marketable securities   (180,474)   20,761 
Net gain attributable to noncontrolling interest   2,808    9,250 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense   (4,472)   27,205 
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Other assets and other receivables   (212,394)   53,233 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities   13,619    (43,594)
Total adjustments   (454,919)   (5,476,997)
Net cash used in operating activities   (466,035)   (286,104)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Net proceeds from sales and redemptions of marketable securities   645,931    993,516 
Investments in marketable securities   (696,561)   (1,323,552)
Distribution from investment in residential real estate partnership   -    7,250,000 
Distributions from other investments   175,008    579,304 
Contributions to other investments   (328,108)   (344,953)
Distribution from affiliate   220,899    193,286 
Purchases and improvements of properties   (218)   (6,677)
Net cash provided by investing activities   16,951    7,340,924 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Margin borrowings, net of repayments   117,055    10,225,318 
Dividend paid   (506,646)   (2,533,230)
Repayment of note payable to affiliate   (340,000)   (210,000)
Proceeds from stock options exercised   -    91,895 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (729,591)   7,573,983 
           
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents   (1,178,675)   14,628,803 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period   19,738,174    5,223,995 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period  $18,559,499   $19,852,798 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:          
Cash paid during the year for interest  $15,000   $21,000 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

1.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2018. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2018 was derived from audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc. (the "Company") and entities in which the Company owns a majority voting interest or controlling financial interest. All material transactions and balances with consolidated and unconsolidated entities have been eliminated in consolidation or as required under the equity method.

 

2.RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers when it satisfies performance obligations. In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-05, Other Income: Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets, which amends ASC Topic 610-20. ASU No. 2017-05 provides guidance on how entities recognize sales, including partial sales, of nonfinancial assets (and in-substance nonfinancial assets) to non-customers. ASU No. 2017-05 requires the seller to recognize a full gain or loss in a partial sale of nonfinancial assets, to the extent control is not retained. Any noncontrolling interest retained by the seller would, accordingly, be measured at fair value. This guidance became effective January 1, 2018 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718).” ASU 2018-07 simplifies the accounting for nonemployee stock-based payment transactions. This ASU is effective for public entities for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early application is permitted. The Company has adopted the guidance as of January 1, 2019 and there was no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases,” which created a new Topic, ASC Topic 842 and established the core principle that a lessee should recognize the assets, representing rights-of-use, and liabilities to make lease payments that arise from leases. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an election under which such assets and liabilities would not be recognized, and lease expense would be recognized generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. This ASU is effective for public entities for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early application is permitted. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2019 did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting standards, if currently adopted, will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

 

3.INVESTMENTS IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES

Investments in marketable securities consist primarily of large capital corporate equity and debt securities in varying industries or issued by government agencies with readily determinable fair values. These securities are stated at market value, as determined by the most recent traded price of each security at the balance sheet date. Consistent with the Company's overall current investment objectives and activities its entire marketable securities portfolio is classified as trading. Accordingly, all unrealized gains (losses) on this portfolio are recorded in income. Included in investments in marketable securities is approximately $1.91 million and $1.76 million of large capital real estate investment trusts (REITs) as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

 

Net realized and unrealized gain from investments in marketable securities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 is summarized below: 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
Description  2019   2018 
Net realized loss from sales of securities  $(28,000)  $(8,000)
Unrealized net gain (loss) securities   208,000    (13,000)
Total net gain (loss) from investments in marketable securities  $180,000   $(21,000)

 

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For the three months ended March 31, 2019, net realized losses from sales of marketable securities of approximately $28,000 consisted of approximately $31,000 of gross losses net of $3,000 of gross gains. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, net realized losses from sales of marketable securities of approximately $8,000 consisted of approximately $29,000 of gross losses net of $21,000 of gross gains.

 

Investment gains and losses on marketable securities may fluctuate significantly from period to period in the future and could have a significant impact on the Company's net earnings. However, the amount of investment gains or losses on marketable securities for any given period has no predictive value and variations in amount from period to period have no practical analytical value.

 

4.OTHER INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2019, the Company’s portfolio of other investments had an aggregate carrying value of approximately $6.0 million and we have committed to fund approximately $911,000 as required by agreements with the investees. The carrying value of these investments is equal to contributions less distributions and loss valuation adjustments, if any.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we made cash contributions to other investments of approximately $328,000. This consisted $200,000 in a new investment which holds residential mortgages acquired from a bank at discount and follow on contributions to existing investments of $128,000.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we received cash distributions from other investments of approximately $175,000. This consisted of distributions from existing investments (primarily real estate related). Also, in the first quarter of 2019 the Company’s $300,000 investments in a private insurance company publicly registered all shares and began trading on the NASDAQ on March 29, 2019. Accordingly, we have transferred this investment to marketable securities. As of March 31, 2019, this investment had an unrealized loss of approximately $99,000.

 

Net income from other investments for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, is summarized below:

 

   2019   2018 
Partnerships owning real estate & related  $42,000   $132,000 
Partnerships owning diversified businesses   28,000    15,000 
Investment in other (private bank)   -    32,000 
Income from investment in affiliate T.G.I.F. Texas, Inc.   8,000    39,000 
Total net income from other investments  $78,000   $218,000 

 

The following tables present gross unrealized losses and fair values for those investments that were in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that investments have been in a continuous loss position:

 

   As of March 31, 2019 
   12 Months or Less   Greater than 12 Months   Total 
Investment Description  Fair Value   Unrealized
Loss
   Fair Value   Unrealized
Loss
   Fair Value   Unrealized
Loss
 
Partnerships owning investments in technology related industries  $-   $-   $132,000   $(18,000)  $132,000   $(18,000)
Partnerships owning diversified businesses investments  215,000   (17,000)  -   -   215,000   (17,000)
Total  $215,000   $(17,000)  $132,000   $(18,000)  $347,000   $(35,000)

 

   As of December 31, 2018 
   12 Months or Less   Greater than 12 Months   Total 
Investment Description  Fair Value   Unrealized
Loss
   Fair Value   Unrealized
Loss
   Fair Value   Unrealized
Loss
 
Partnerships owning investments in technology related industries  $-   $-   $132,000   $(18,000)  $132,000   $(18,000)
Partnerships owning diversified businesses investments   273,000    (27,000)   -    -    273,000    (27,000)
Total  $273,000   $(27,000)  $132,000   $(18,000)  $405,000   $(45,000)

 

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When evaluating the investments for other-than-temporary impairment, the Company reviews factors such as the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below cost basis, the financial condition of the issuer and any changes thereto, and the Company’s intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not it will be required to sell, the investment before recovery of the investment’s amortized cost basis.

 

In accordance with ASC Topic 320-10-65, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments there were no OTTI impairment valuation adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

 

5.FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In accordance with ASC Topic 820, the Company measures cash and cash equivalents, marketable debt and equity securities at fair value on a recurring basis. Other investments are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

 

The following are the major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) and significant other observable inputs (Level 2). For the periods presented, there were no major assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis which uses significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

 

   Fair value measurement at reporting date using 
Description  Total
March 31,
2019
   Quoted Prices 
in Active
Markets for 
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets:                    
Cash equivalents:                            
Time deposits  $50,000   $-   $50,000   $- 
Money market mutual funds   659,000    659,000    -    - 
US T-bills   17,529,000    17,529,000           
Marketable securities:                    
Corporate debt securities   562,000    -    562,000    - 
Marketable equity securities   3,045,000    3,045,000    -    - 
Total assets  $21,845,000   $21,233,000   $612,000   $- 

 

   Fair value measurement at reporting date using 
Description  Total
December 31,
2018
   Quoted Prices 
in Active
Markets for 
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets:                    
Cash equivalents:                          
Time deposits  $355,000   $-   $355,000   $- 
Money market mutual funds   1,594,000    1,594,000    -    - 
US T-bills   17,429,000    17,429,000           
Marketable securities:                    
Corporate debt securities   502,000    -    502,000    - 
Marketable equity securities   2,574,000    2,574,000    -    - 
Total assets  $22,454,000   $21,597,000   $857,000   $- 

 

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Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for corporate debt securities and time deposits based on a market-based approach using observable (Level 2) inputs such as prices of similar assets in active markets.

 

6.INCOME TAXES

The Company as a qualifying real estate investment trust (“REIT”) distributes its taxable ordinary income to stockholders in conformity with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code and is not required to report deferred items due to its ability to distribute all taxable income. In addition, net operating losses can be carried forward to reduce future taxable income but cannot be carried back.

 

The Company’s 95%-owned taxable REIT subsidiary, CII, files a separate income tax return and its operations are not included in the REIT’s income tax return.

 

Distributed capital gains on sales of real estate as they relate to REIT activities are not subject to taxes; however, undistributed capital gains may be subject to corporate tax.

 

On December 14, 2018 the Company declared a capital gain dividend of $0.50 per share which was payable on January 9, 2019 to all shareholders of record as of December 28, 2018.

 

On March 7, 2018 the Company declared a capital gain dividend of $2.50 per share which is payable on March 30, 2018 to all shareholders of record as of March 21, 2018.

 

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” ASC Topic 740 requires a Company to use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of “temporary differences” by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred income taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred taxes only pertain to CII. As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the Company has recorded a net deferred tax liability of $43,000 and $48,000, respectively, primarily as a result of timing differences associated with the carrying value of the investment in affiliate (TGIF) and other investments. CII’s NOL carryover to 2019 is estimated at $854,000 and has been fully reserved due to CII historically having tax losses.

 

The (benefit from) provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of income consists of the following:

 

Three months ended March 31,  2019   2018 
Current:          
Federal  $-   $- 
State   -    - 
    -    - 
Deferred:          
Federal  $(3,000)  $32,000 
State   (1,000)   5,000 
    (4,000)   37,000 
Decreased valuation allowance   -    (10,000)
Total  $(4,000)  $27,000 

  

The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 740-10, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with ASC Topic 740 and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This topic also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

 

Based on our evaluation, we have concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in our consolidated financial statements. Our evaluation was performed for the tax years ended December 31, 2018. The Company’s federal income tax returns since 2014 are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, generally for a period of three years after the returns were filed.

 

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We may from time to time be assessed interest or penalties by major tax jurisdictions, although any such assessments historically have been minimal and immaterial to our financial results. In the event we have received an assessment for interest and/or penalties, it has been classified in the consolidated financial statements as selling, general and administrative expense.

 

7.STOCK OPTIONS

During the three months ended March 31, 2019 there were no options granted, expired or forfeited.

 

In January and March 2018 three directors and one officer exercised options to purchase a total of 10,900 shares at $9.31 per share (options to purchase 1,600 shares by one director were exchanged for new options via Stock Option Agreement re-load provision). Stock based compensation expense is recognized using the fair-value method for all awards.

 

The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable options as of March 31, 2019:

 

   Number of
securities to be
issued upon
exercise of
outstanding
options
   Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding
options
   Number of securities
remaining available for future
issuance under equity
compensation plans
 
Equity compensation plan approved by shareholders   1,600   $15.30    47,608 
Equity compensation plan not approved by shareholders            — 
Total   1,600   $15.30    47,608 

 

As of March 31, 2019, the stock options outstanding and exercisable had no intrinsic value.

 

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Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company reported net loss of approximately $11,000 (or $0.01 per share) for the three months ended March 31, 2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company reported net income of approximately $5.19 million (or $5.15 per share).

 

REVENUES

Rentals and related revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were approximately $19,000 and $18,000, respectively and primarily consists of rent from the Advisor to CII for its corporate office.

 

Net realized and unrealized gain from investments in marketable securities:

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments in marketable securities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was approximately $180,000 and ($21,000), respectively. For further details, refer to Note 3 to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

 

Equity loss from operations in residential real estate partnership:

Equity loss from operations in residential real estate partnership for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was approximately $144,000. This project was sold in February 2018.

 

Net income from other investments:

Net income from other investments for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was approximately $78,000 and $218,000, respectively. For further details, refer to Note 5 to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

 

EXPENSES

Professional fees and expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2019 as compared with the same period in 2018 decreased by approximately $23,000 (or 22%) primarily due to decreased tax consulting fees.

 

EFFECT OF INFLATION:

Inflation affects the costs of holding the Company's investments. Increased inflation would decrease the purchasing power of our mainly liquid investments.

 

LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL EXPENDITURE REQUIREMENTS AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's material commitments primarily consist of a note payable to the Company’s 49% owned affiliate, T.G.I.F. Texas, Inc. (“TGIF”) of approximately $1.0 million due on demand, contributions committed to other investments of approximately $911,000 due upon demand. The $9.97 million in margin is primarily related to the purchase of US T-bills at quarter end. The T-bills were sold in April 2019 and the related margin was repaid. The purchase of T-bills at each fiscal quarter end is for the purposes of qualifying for the REIT asset test. The funds necessary to meet these obligations are expected from the proceeds from the sales of investments, distributions from investments and available cash.

 

MATERIAL COMPONENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, net cash used in operating activities was approximately $466,000, primarily consisting of operating expenses and $250,000 increase in other assets relating to deposits made on an anticipated new development of a multi-family residential real estate project near Fort Myers, Florida.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, net cash provided by investing activities was approximately $17,000. This consisted primarily of net proceeds from sales and redemptions of marketable securities of $646,000, distributions from other investments of $175,000 and distribution from affiliate of $221,000. These sources of funds were partially offset by uses of cash consisting primarily of $697,000 in purchases of marketable securities and $328,000 of contributions to other investments.

 

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For the three months ended March 31, 2019, net cash used in financing activities was approximately $730,000, consisting of $506,000 dividend paid and $340,000 principal payment on note due to affiliate. These uses of funds were partially offset by increased margin borrowings (net of repayments) of $117,000.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Not applicable

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

  (a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have concluded that, based on such evaluation, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and designed to ensure that material information relating to us and our consolidated subsidiaries, which we are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, was made known to them by others within those entities and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms.

 

  (b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

There were no changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation of such internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter which have materially affected, or reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Legal Proceedings: None.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds:

 

As previously reported on December 14, 2018, HMG announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of up to $500,000 of HMG common stock on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. The program will be in place through December 31, 2021. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, there were no shares purchased as part of this publicly announced program.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities: None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures: Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information: None

 

Item 6. Exhibits:

 

  (a) Certifications pursuant to 18 USC Section 1350-Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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.

 

  HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.
   
Dated:  May 15, 2019 /s/ Maurice Wiener
  CEO and President
   
Dated:  May 15, 2019 /s/Carlos Camarotti
  Vice President- Finance and Controller
  Principal Accounting Officer

 

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Exhibits:

 

EXHIBIT 31A: CERTIFICATION REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Maurice Wiener, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc.

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or

omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

 

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e)), or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

 

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

d) disclosed this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

 

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting.

 

Date: May 15, 2019

 

/s/ Maurice Wiener    
Maurice Wiener, Principal Executive Officer  

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 31B:

 

CERTIFICATION REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Carlos Camarotti, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc.

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or

omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

 

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e)), or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

 

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

d) disclosed this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

 

a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

 

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting.

 

Date: May 15, 2019

 

  /s/ Carlos Camarotti    
Carlos Camarotti, Principal Financial Officer  

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 32:

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report of HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Maurice Wiener, Principal Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company for the periods indicated in the Report.

 

/s/ Maurice Wiener  
Principal Executive Officer  
HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc.  

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report of HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Carlos Camarotti, Principal Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company for the periods indicated in the Report.

 

/s/ Carlos Camarotti  
Principal Financial Officer  
HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc.  

 

 

 

v3.19.1
Document and Entity Information - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
May 15, 2019
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Entity Registrant Name HMG COURTLAND PROPERTIES INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000311817  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Trading Symbol HMG  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,013,292
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Small Business true  
v3.19.1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Investment properties, net of accumulated depreciation:    
Office building and other commercial property $ 871,566 $ 875,198
Total investment properties, net 871,566 875,198
Cash and cash equivalents 18,559,499 19,738,174
Investments in marketable securities 3,606,821 3,075,718
Other investments 5,962,649 6,039,456
Investment in affiliate 1,424,848 1,637,985
Loans, notes and other receivables 1,769,195 1,796,926
Other assets 513,605 273,477
TOTAL ASSETS 32,708,183 33,436,934
LIABILITIES    
Margin payable 9,974,972 9,857,918
Dividends payable 0 506,646
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 384,253 370,632
Amounts due to Adviser for incentive fee 40,426 40,426
Note payable to affiliate 1,000,000 1,340,000
Deferred income taxes payable 43,416 47,888
TOTAL LIABILITIES 11,443,067 12,163,510
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Excess common stock, $1 par value; 100,000 shares authorized: no shares issued 0 0
Common stock, $1 par value; 1,050,000 shares authorized, 1,046,393 shares issued as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 1,046,393 1,046,393
Additional paid-in capital 24,157,986 24,157,986
Less: Treasury shares at cost 33,101 shares (340,281) (340,281)
Undistributed gains from sales of properties, net of losses 54,642,764 54,642,764
Undistributed losses from operations (58,484,923) (58,473,807)
Total stockholders' equity 21,021,939 21,033,055
Noncontrolling interest 243,177 240,369
TOTAL EQUITY 21,265,116 21,273,424
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 32,708,183 $ 33,436,934
v3.19.1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Excess common stock, par value $ 1 $ 1
Excess common stock, shares authorised 100,000 100,000
Excess common stock, shares issued 0 0
Common stock par value $ 1 $ 1
Common Stock, Shares Authorized 1,050,000 1,050,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued 1,046,393 1,046,393
Treasury Stock, Shares 33,101 33,101
v3.19.1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
REVENUES    
Real estate rentals and related revenue $ 18,786 $ 18,092
Total revenues 18,786 18,092
Operating Expenses:    
Rental and other properties 13,474 11,075
Adviser's base fee 165,000 165,000
General and administrative 81,090 84,643
Professional fees and expenses 79,431 102,252
Directors' fees and expenses 17,500 20,500
Depreciation expense 3,849 3,849
Interest expense 15,015 20,973
Total expenses 375,359 408,292
Loss before other income, income taxes and gain on sale of real estate (356,573) (390,200)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) from investments in marketable securities 180,474 (20,761)
Equity loss from operations of residential real estate partnership 0 (143,889)
Income from other investments, net 77,855 217,703
Interest, dividend and other income 85,463 90,608
Total other income 343,792 143,661
Loss before income taxes and gain on sale of real estate (12,780) (246,539)
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes 4,472 (27,205)
Net loss before gain on sale of real estate (8,308) (273,744)
Gain on sale of real estate, net of incentive fee 0 5,473,887
Net (loss) income (8,308) 5,200,143
Gain attributable to noncontrolling interest (2,808) (9,250)
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company $ (11,116) $ 5,190,893
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted 1,013,292 1,007,399
Net (loss) income per common share: Basic and diluted    
Basic and diluted (loss) income per share $ (0.01) $ 5.15
v3.19.1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
Total
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Undistributed Gains from Sales of Properties Net of Losses [Member]
Undistributed Losses from Operations [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2017 $ 19,859,966 $ 1,035,493 $ 24,076,991 $ 52,208,754 $ (57,120,991) $ (340,281)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017   1,035,493       33,101
Net income (loss) 5,190,893     5,473,887 (282,995)  
Stock options exercised, net of 1,600 re-load shares 91,895 $ 10,900 80,995      
Stock options exercised, net of 1,600 re-load shares (in shares)   10,900        
Dividend paid -$2.50 per share (2,533,230)     (2,533,230)    
Balance at Mar. 31, 2018 22,609,523 $ 1,046,393 24,157,986 55,149,411 (57,403,986) $ (340,281)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2018   1,046,393       33,101
Balance at Dec. 31, 2018 21,033,055 $ 1,046,393 24,157,986 54,642,765 (58,473,808) $ (340,281)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018   1,046,393       33,101
Net income (loss) (11,116)       (11,116)  
Balance at Mar. 31, 2019 $ 21,021,939 $ 1,046,393 $ 24,157,986 $ 54,642,765 $ (58,484,924) $ (340,281)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2019   1,046,393       33,101
v3.19.1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
$ / shares
shares
Dividends Paid, Amount Per Share | $ / shares $ 2.50
Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]  
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | shares 1,600
v3.19.1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:    
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company $ (11,116) $ 5,190,893
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income attributable to the Company to net cash used in operating activities:    
Depreciation expense 3,849 3,849
Income from other investments, net, excluding impairment losses (77,855) (217,703)
Equity loss from operations of residential real estate partnership 0 143,889
Equity gain from sale of residential real estate partnership, net 0 (5,473,887)
Net (gains) losses from investments in marketable securities (180,474) 20,761
Net gain attributable to noncontrolling interest 2,808 9,250
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense (4,472) 27,205
Changes in assets and liabilities:    
Other assets and other receivables (212,394) 53,233
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 13,619 (43,594)
Total adjustments (454,919) (5,476,997)
Net cash used in operating activities (466,035) (286,104)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:    
Net proceeds from sales and redemptions of marketable securities 645,931 993,516
Investments in marketable securities (696,561) (1,323,552)
Distribution from investment in residential real estate partnership 0 7,250,000
Distributions from other investments 175,008 579,304
Contributions to other investments (328,108) (344,953)
Distribution from affiliate 220,899 193,286
Purchases and improvements of properties (218) (6,677)
Net cash provided by investing activities 16,951 7,340,924
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:    
Margin borrowings, net of repayments 117,055 10,225,318
Dividend paid (506,646) (2,533,230)
Repayment of note payable to affiliate (340,000) (210,000)
Proceeds from stock options exercised 0 91,895
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (729,591) 7,573,983
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (1,178,675) 14,628,803
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 19,738,174 5,223,995
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 18,559,499 19,852,798
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
Cash paid during the year for interest $ 15,000 $ 21,000
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]
1.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2018. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2018 was derived from audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
 
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc. (the "Company") and entities in which the Company owns a majority voting interest or controlling financial interest. All material transactions and balances with consolidated and unconsolidated entities have been eliminated in consolidation or as required under the equity method.
v3.19.1
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]  
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
2.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers when it satisfies performance obligations. In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-05, Other Income: Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets, which amends ASC Topic 610-20. ASU No. 2017-05 provides guidance on how entities recognize sales, including partial sales, of nonfinancial assets (and in-substance nonfinancial assets) to non-customers. ASU No. 2017-05 requires the seller to recognize a full gain or loss in a partial sale of nonfinancial assets, to the extent control is not retained. Any noncontrolling interest retained by the seller would, accordingly, be measured at fair value. This guidance became effective January 1, 2018 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718).” ASU 2018-07 simplifies the accounting for nonemployee stock-based payment transactions. This ASU is effective for public entities for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early application is permitted. The Company has adopted the guidance as of January 1, 2019 and there was no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases,” which created a new Topic, ASC Topic 842 and established the core principle that a lessee should recognize the assets, representing rights-of-use, and liabilities to make lease payments that arise from leases. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an election under which such assets and liabilities would not be recognized, and lease expense would be recognized generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. This ASU is effective for public entities for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early application is permitted. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2019 did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
The Company does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting standards, if currently adopted, will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
v3.19.1
INVESTMENTS IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
3.
INVESTMENTS IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Investments in marketable securities consist primarily of large capital corporate equity and debt securities in varying industries or issued by government agencies with readily determinable fair values. These securities are stated at market value, as determined by the most recent traded price of each security at the balance sheet date. Consistent with the Company's overall current investment objectives and activities its entire marketable securities portfolio is classified as trading. Accordingly, all unrealized gains (losses) on this portfolio are recorded in income. Included in investments in marketable securities is approximately $1.91 million and $1.76 million of large capital real estate investment trusts (REITs) as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
 
Net realized and unrealized gain from investments in marketable securities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 is summarized below: 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Description
 
2019
 
 
2018
 
Net realized loss from sales of securities
 
$
(28,000
)
 
$
(8,000
)
Unrealized net gain (loss) securities
 
 
208,000
 
 
 
(13,000
)
Total net gain (loss) from investments in marketable securities
 
$
180,000
 
 
$
(21,000
)
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2019, net realized losses from sales of marketable securities of approximately $28,000 consisted of approximately $31,000 of gross losses net of $3,000 of gross gains. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, net realized losses from sales of marketable securities of approximately $8,000 consisted of approximately $29,000 of gross losses net of $21,000 of gross gains.
 
Investment gains and losses on marketable securities may fluctuate significantly from period to period in the future and could have a significant impact on the Company's net earnings. However, the amount of investment gains or losses on marketable securities for any given period has no predictive value and variations in amount from period to period have no practical analytical value.
v3.19.1
OTHER INVESTMENTS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]  
Investments and Other Noncurrent Assets [Text Block]
4.
OTHER INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2019, the Company’s portfolio of other investments had an aggregate carrying value of approximately $6.0 million and we have committed to fund approximately $911,000 as required by agreements with the investees. The carrying value of these investments is equal to contributions less distributions and loss valuation adjustments, if any.
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we made cash contributions to other investments of approximately $328,000. This consisted $200,000 in a new investment which holds residential mortgages acquired from a bank at discount and follow on contributions to existing investments of $128,000.
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we received cash distributions from other investments of approximately $175,000. This consisted of distributions from existing investments (primarily real estate related). Also, in the first quarter of 2019 the Company’s $300,000 investments in a private insurance company publicly registered all shares and began trading on the NASDAQ on March 29, 2019. Accordingly, we have transferred this investment to marketable securities. As of March 31, 2019, this investment had an unrealized loss of approximately $99,000.
 
Net income from other investments for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, is summarized below:
 
 
 
2019
 
 
2018
 
Partnerships owning real estate & related
 
$
42,000
 
 
$
132,000
 
Partnerships owning diversified businesses
 
 
28,000
 
 
 
15,000
 
Investment in other (private bank)
 
 
-
 
 
 
32,000
 
Income from investment in affiliate T.G.I.F. Texas, Inc.
 
 
8,000
 
 
 
39,000
 
Total net income from other investments
 
$
78,000
 
 
$
218,000
 
 
The following tables present gross unrealized losses and fair values for those investments that were in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that investments have been in a continuous loss position:
 
 
 
As of March 31, 2019
 
 
 
12 Months or Less
 
 
Greater than 12 Months
 
 
Total
 
Investment Description
 
Fair Value
 
 
Unrealized

Loss
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
Unrealized

Loss
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
Unrealized

Loss
 
Partnerships owning investments in technology related industries
 
$
-
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
132,000
 
 
$
(18,000
)
 
$
132,000
 
 
$
(18,000
)
Partnerships owning diversified businesses investments
 
 
215,000
 
 
 
(17,000
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
215,000
 
 
 
(17,000
)
Total
 
$
215,000
 
 
$
(17,000
)
 
$
132,000
 
 
$
(18,000
)
 
$
347,000
 
 
$
(35,000
)
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2018
 
 
 
12 Months or Less
 
 
Greater than 12 Months
 
 
Total
 
Investment Description
 
Fair Value
 
 
Unrealized

Loss
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
Unrealized

Loss
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
Unrealized

Loss
 
Partnerships owning investments in technology related industries
 
$
-
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
132,000
 
 
$
(18,000
)
 
$
132,000
 
 
$
(18,000
)
Partnerships owning diversified businesses investments
 
 
273,000
 
 
 
(27,000
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
273,000
 
 
 
(27,000
)
Total
 
$
273,000
 
 
$
(27,000
)
 
$
132,000
 
 
$
(18,000
)
 
$
405,000
 
 
$
(45,000
)
 
When evaluating the investments for other-than-temporary impairment, the Company reviews factors such as the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below cost basis, the financial condition of the issuer and any changes thereto, and the Company’s intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not it will be required to sell, the investment before recovery of the investment’s amortized cost basis.
 
In accordance with ASC Topic 320-10-65, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments there were no OTTI impairment valuation adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.
v3.19.1
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
5.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
In accordance with ASC Topic 820, the Company measures cash and cash equivalents, marketable debt and equity securities at fair value on a recurring basis. Other investments are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
 
The following are the major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) and significant other observable inputs (Level 2). For the periods presented, there were no major assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis which uses significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
 
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
 
 
 
Fair value measurement at reporting date using
 
Description
 
Total

March 31,

2019
 
 
Quoted Prices  

in Active

Markets for  

Identical Assets

(Level 1)
 
 
Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)
 
 
Significant

Unobservable Inputs

(Level 3)
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
 
Time deposits
 
$
50,000
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
50,000
 
 
$
-
 
Money market mutual funds
 
 
659,000
 
 
 
659,000
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
US T-bills
 
 
17,529,000
 
 
 
17,529,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
 
 
562,000
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
562,000
 
 
 
-
 
Marketable equity securities
 
 
3,045,000
 
 
 
3,045,000
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
Total assets
 
$
21,845,000
 
 
$
21,233,000
 
 
$
612,000
 
 
$
-
 
 
 
 
Fair value measurement at reporting date using
 
Description
 
Total

December 31,
2018
 
 
Quoted Prices  

in Active

Markets for  

Identical Assets

(Level 1)
 
 
Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)
 
 
Significant

Unobservable Inputs

(Level 3)
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
 
Time deposits
 
$
355,000
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
355,000
 
 
$
-
 
Money market mutual funds
 
 
1,594,000
 
 
 
1,594,000
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
US T-bills
 
 
17,429,000
 
 
 
17,429,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
 
 
502,000
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
502,000
 
 
 
-
 
Marketable equity securities
 
 
2,574,000
 
 
 
2,574,000
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
Total assets
 
$
22,454,000
 
 
$
21,597,000
 
 
$
857,000
 
 
$
-
 
 
Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for corporate debt securities and time deposits based on a market-based approach using observable (Level 2) inputs such as prices of similar assets in active markets.
v3.19.1
INCOME TAXES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
6.
INCOME TAXES
The Company as a qualifying real estate investment trust (“REIT”) distributes its taxable ordinary income to stockholders in conformity with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code and is not required to report deferred items due to its ability to distribute all taxable income. In addition, net operating losses can be carried forward to reduce future taxable income but cannot be carried back.
 
The Company’s 95%-owned taxable REIT subsidiary, CII, files a separate income tax return and its operations are not included in the REIT’s income tax return.
 
Distributed capital gains on sales of real estate as they relate to REIT activities are not subject to taxes; however, undistributed capital gains may be subject to corporate tax.
 
On December 14, 2018 the Company declared a capital gain dividend of $0.50 per share which was payable on January 9, 2019 to all shareholders of record as of December 28, 2018.
 
On March 7, 2018 the Company declared a capital gain dividend of $2.50 per share which is payable on March 30, 2018 to all shareholders of record as of March 21, 2018.
 
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” ASC Topic 740 requires a Company to use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of “temporary differences” by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred income taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred taxes only pertain to CII. As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the Company has recorded a net deferred tax liability of $43,000 and $48,000, respectively, primarily as a result of timing differences associated with the carrying value of the investment in affiliate (TGIF) and other investments. CII’s NOL carryover to 2019 is estimated at $854,000 and has been fully reserved due to CII historically having tax losses.
 
The (benefit from) provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of income consists of the following:
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2019
 
 
2018
 
Current:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
 
$
-
 
 
$
-
 
State
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
Deferred:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
 
$
(3,000
)
 
$
32,000
 
State
 
 
(1,000
)
 
 
5,000
 
 
 
 
(4,000
)
 
 
37,000
 
Decreased valuation allowance
 
 
-
 
 
 
(10,000
)
Total
 
$
(4,000
)
 
$
27,000
 
  
The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 740-10, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with ASC Topic 740 and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This topic also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.
 
Based on our evaluation, we have concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in our consolidated financial statements. Our evaluation was performed for the tax years ended December 31, 2018. The Company’s federal income tax returns since 2014 are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, generally for a period of three years after the returns were filed.
 
We may from time to time be assessed interest or penalties by major tax jurisdictions, although any such assessments historically have been minimal and immaterial to our financial results. In the event we have received an assessment for interest and/or penalties, it has been classified in the consolidated financial statements as selling, general and administrative expense.
v3.19.1
STOCK OPTIONS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]  
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
7.
STOCK OPTIONS
During the three months ended March 31, 2019 there were no options granted, expired or forfeited.
 
In January and March 2018 three directors and one officer exercised options to purchase a total of 10,900 shares at $9.31 per share (options to purchase 1,600 shares by one director were exchanged for new options via Stock Option Agreement re-load provision). Stock based compensation expense is recognized using the fair-value method for all awards.
 
The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable options as of March 31, 2019:
 
 
 
Number of

securities to be

issued upon

exercise of

outstanding

options
 
 
Weighted-average

exercise price of

outstanding

options
 
 
Number of securities

remaining available for future

issuance under equity

compensation plans
 
Equity compensation plan approved by shareholders
 
 
1,600
 
 
$
15.30
 
 
 
47,608
 
Equity compensation plan not approved by shareholders
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 —
 
Total
 
 
1,600
 
 
$
15.30
 
 
 
47,608
 
v3.19.1
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers when it satisfies performance obligations. In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-05, Other Income: Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets, which amends ASC Topic 610-20. ASU No. 2017-05 provides guidance on how entities recognize sales, including partial sales, of nonfinancial assets (and in-substance nonfinancial assets) to non-customers. ASU No. 2017-05 requires the seller to recognize a full gain or loss in a partial sale of nonfinancial assets, to the extent control is not retained. Any noncontrolling interest retained by the seller would, accordingly, be measured at fair value. This guidance became effective January 1, 2018 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718).” ASU 2018-07 simplifies the accounting for nonemployee stock-based payment transactions. This ASU is effective for public entities for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early application is permitted. The Company has adopted the guidance as of January 1, 2019 and there was no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases,” which created a new Topic, ASC Topic 842 and established the core principle that a lessee should recognize the assets, representing rights-of-use, and liabilities to make lease payments that arise from leases. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an election under which such assets and liabilities would not be recognized, and lease expense would be recognized generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. This ASU is effective for public entities for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early application is permitted. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2019 did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
The Company does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting standards, if currently adopted, will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
v3.19.1
INVESTMENTS IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Table Text Block]
Net realized and unrealized gain from investments in marketable securities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 is summarized below: 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Description
 
2019
 
 
2018
 
Net realized loss from sales of securities
 
$
(28,000
)
 
$
(8,000
)
Unrealized net gain (loss) securities
 
 
208,000
 
 
 
(13,000
)
Total net gain (loss) from investments in marketable securities
 
$
180,000
 
 
$
(21,000
)
v3.19.1
OTHER INVESTMENTS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]  
Investment Holdings, Schedule of Investments [Table Text Block]
Net income from other investments for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, is summarized below:
 
 
 
2019
 
 
2018
 
Partnerships owning real estate & related
 
$
42,000
 
 
$
132,000
 
Partnerships owning diversified businesses
 
 
28,000
 
 
 
15,000
 
Investment in other (private bank)
 
 
-
 
 
 
32,000
 
Income from investment in affiliate T.G.I.F. Texas, Inc.
 
 
8,000
 
 
 
39,000
 
Total net income from other investments
 
$
78,000
 
 
$
218,000
 
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
The following tables present gross unrealized losses and fair values for those investments that were in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that investments have been in a continuous loss position:
 
 
 
As of March 31, 2019
 
 
 
12 Months or Less
 
 
Greater than 12 Months
 
 
Total
 
Investment Description
 
Fair Value
 
 
Unrealized

Loss
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
Unrealized

Loss
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
Unrealized

Loss
 
Partnerships owning investments in technology related industries
 
$
-
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
132,000
 
 
$
(18,000
)
 
$
132,000
 
 
$
(18,000
)
Partnerships owning diversified businesses investments
 
 
215,000
 
 
 
(17,000
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
215,000
 
 
 
(17,000
)
Total
 
$
215,000
 
 
$
(17,000
)
 
$
132,000
 
 
$
(18,000
)
 
$
347,000
 
 
$
(35,000
)
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2018
 
 
 
12 Months or Less
 
 
Greater than 12 Months
 
 
Total
 
Investment Description
 
Fair Value
 
 
Unrealized

Loss
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
Unrealized

Loss
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
Unrealized

Loss
 
Partnerships owning investments in technology related industries
 
$
-
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
132,000
 
 
$
(18,000
)
 
$
132,000
 
 
$
(18,000
)
Partnerships owning diversified businesses investments
 
 
273,000
 
 
 
(27,000
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
273,000
 
 
 
(27,000
)
Total
 
$
273,000
 
 
$
(27,000
)
 
$
132,000
 
 
$
(18,000
)
 
$
405,000
 
 
$
(45,000
)
v3.19.1
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
 
 
 
Fair value measurement at reporting date using
 
Description
 
Total

March 31,

2019
 
 
Quoted Prices  

in Active

Markets for  

Identical Assets

(Level 1)
 
 
Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)
 
 
Significant

Unobservable Inputs

(Level 3)
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
 
Time deposits
 
$
50,000
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
50,000
 
 
$
-
 
Money market mutual funds
 
 
659,000
 
 
 
659,000
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
US T-bills
 
 
17,529,000
 
 
 
17,529,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
 
 
562,000
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
562,000
 
 
 
-
 
Marketable equity securities
 
 
3,045,000
 
 
 
3,045,000
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
Total assets
 
$
21,845,000
 
 
$
21,233,000
 
 
$
612,000
 
 
$
-
 
 
 
 
Fair value measurement at reporting date using
 
Description
 
Total

December 31,
2018
 
 
Quoted Prices  

in Active

Markets for  

Identical Assets

(Level 1)
 
 
Significant Other

Observable Inputs

(Level 2)
 
 
Significant

Unobservable Inputs

(Level 3)
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
 
Time deposits
 
$
355,000
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
355,000
 
 
$
-
 
Money market mutual funds
 
 
1,594,000
 
 
 
1,594,000
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
US T-bills
 
 
17,429,000
 
 
 
17,429,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate debt securities
 
 
502,000
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
502,000
 
 
 
-
 
Marketable equity securities
 
 
2,574,000
 
 
 
2,574,000
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
Total assets
 
$
22,454,000
 
 
$
21,597,000
 
 
$
857,000
 
 
$
-
 
v3.19.1
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
The (benefit from) provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of income consists of the following:
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
2019
 
 
2018
 
Current:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
 
$
-
 
 
$
-
 
State
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
Deferred:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
 
$
(3,000
)
 
$
32,000
 
State
 
 
(1,000
)
 
 
5,000
 
 
 
 
(4,000
)
 
 
37,000
 
Decreased valuation allowance
 
 
-
 
 
 
(10,000
)
Total
 
$
(4,000
)
 
$
27,000
 
v3.19.1
STOCK OPTIONS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]  
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable options as of March 31, 2019:
 
 
 
Number of

securities to be

issued upon

exercise of

outstanding

options
 
 
Weighted-average

exercise price of

outstanding

options
 
 
Number of securities

remaining available for future

issuance under equity

compensation plans
 
Equity compensation plan approved by shareholders
 
 
1,600
 
 
$
15.30
 
 
 
47,608
 
Equity compensation plan not approved by shareholders
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 —
 
Total
 
 
1,600
 
 
$
15.30
 
 
 
47,608
 
v3.19.1
INVESTMENTS IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Net Realized And Unrealized Gain Loss From Investments In Marketable Security Summarized Below [Line Items]    
Net realized loss from sales of securities $ (28,000) $ (8,000)
Unrealized net gain (loss) securities 208,000 (13,000)
Total net gain (loss) from investments in marketable securities $ 180,474 $ (20,761)
v3.19.1
INVESTMENTS IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018
Marketable Securities Purchases Of Company Details [Line Items]      
Marketable Securities Gain $ 3,000 $ 21,000  
Marketable Securities Loss 31,000 29,000  
Marketable Securities 3,606,821   $ 3,075,718
Net realized loss from sales of securities (28,000) $ (8,000)  
Real Estate Investment Trusts [Member]      
Marketable Securities Purchases Of Company Details [Line Items]      
Marketable Securities $ 1,910,000   $ 1,760,000
v3.19.1
OTHER INVESTMENTS (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Income From Other Investments [Line Items]    
Partnerships owning real estate & related $ 42,000 $ 132,000
Partnerships owning diversified businesses 28,000 15,000
Investment in other (private bank) 0 32,000
Income from investment in affiliate T.G.I.F. Texas, Inc. 8,000 39,000
Total net income from other investments $ 78,000 $ 218,000
v3.19.1
OTHER INVESTMENTS (Details 1) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value    
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value $ 215,000 $ 273,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value 132,000 132,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total 347,000 405,000
Unrealized    
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss (17,000) (27,000)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss (18,000) (18,000)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss (35,000) (45,000)
Partnerships Owning Investments In Technology Related Industries [Member]    
Fair Value    
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value 0 0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value 132,000 132,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total 132,000 132,000
Unrealized    
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss 0 0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss (18,000) (18,000)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss (18,000) (18,000)
Partnerships owning diversified businesses investments [Member]    
Fair Value    
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value 215,000 273,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value 0 0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total 215,000 273,000
Unrealized    
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss (17,000) (27,000)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss 0 0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss $ (17,000) $ (27,000)
v3.19.1
OTHER INVESTMENTS (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018
Other Investment [Line Items]      
Other Investments $ 5,962,649   $ 6,039,456
Company committed to fund approximately as required by agreements with the investees 911,000    
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Other Investments 175,008 $ 579,304  
Payments to Acquire Other Investments 328,108 344,953  
Marketable Securities, Unrealized Gain (Loss) 208,000 $ (13,000)  
Marketable Securities 3,606,821   $ 3,075,718
Private Banks [Member]      
Other Investment [Line Items]      
Payments to Acquire Other Investments 128,000    
Existing investments [Member]      
Other Investment [Line Items]      
Payments to Acquire Other Investments $ 200,000    
v3.19.1
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure $ 21,845,000 $ 22,454,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 21,233,000 21,597,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 612,000 857,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Time Deposits [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 50,000 355,000
Time Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Time Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 50,000 355,000
Time Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Money Market Mutual Funds [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 659,000 1,594,000
Money Market Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 659,000 1,594,000
Money Market Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Money Market Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
U S T bills [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 17,529,000 17,429,000
U S T bills [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 17,529,000 17,429,000
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 562,000 502,000
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 562,000 502,000
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Marketable Equity Securities [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 3,045,000 2,574,000
Marketable Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 3,045,000 2,574,000
Marketable Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Marketable Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure $ 0 $ 0
v3.19.1
INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Current:    
Federal $ 0 $ 0
State 0 0
Total 0 0
Deferred:    
Federal (3,000) 32,000
State (1,000) 5,000
Total (4,000) 37,000
Decreased valuation allowance 0 (10,000)
Total $ (4,472) $ 27,205
v3.19.1
INCOME TAXES (Details Textual) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Dec. 14, 2018
Mar. 07, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]          
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net       $ 43,000 $ 48,000
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid $ 0.50 $ 2.50 $ 2.50    
Cii [Member]          
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]          
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent       95.00%  
Cii [Member] | Change in Accounting Method Accounted for as Change in Estimate [Member]          
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]          
Operating Loss Carryforwards       $ 854,000  
v3.19.1
STOCK OPTIONS (Details)
Mar. 31, 2019
$ / shares
shares
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options 1,600
Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options | $ / shares $ 15.30
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans 47,608
Equity compensation plan approved by shareholders [Member]  
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options 1,600
Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options | $ / shares $ 15.30
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans 47,608
Equity compensation plan not approved by shareholders [Member]  
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options 0
Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options | $ / shares $ 0
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans 0
v3.19.1
STOCK OPTIONS (Details Textual)
1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
$ / shares
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period 10,900
Director One [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period 1,600
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares $ 9.31