10-Q 1 hmg14_10q.htm FORM 10-Q

 

 

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 June 30, 2020

 

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, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the 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

 

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 Amex

 

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. 1,007,248 Common shares were outstanding as of August 13, 2020.

 

 

 

   

 

  

HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.

 

Index

 

        PAGE
        NUMBER
PART I. Condensed Consolidated Financial Information    
         
  Item 1. Financial Statements    
         
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2019   1
       
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited)   2
       
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited)   3
       
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited)   4
       
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)   5
         
  Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   11
  Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   12
  Item 4. Controls and Procedures   13
         
PART II. Other Information    
  Item 1. Legal Proceedings   13
  Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   13
  Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities   13
  Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures   13
  Item 5. Other Information   13
  Item 6. Exhibits   13
  Signatures   14

 

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 AS OF JUNE 30, 2020
AND DECEMBER 31, 2019

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2020   2019 
   (UNAUDITED)     
ASSETS          
Investment properties, net of accumulated depreciation:          
Office building and other commercial property  $918,264   $925,963 
Total investment properties, net   918,264    925,963 
           
Cash and cash equivalents   9,305,099    15,382,596 
Investments in marketable securities   3,178,457    3,473,521 
Other investments   5,267,342    5,585,666 
Investment in affiliate   1,208,164    1,442,423 
Loans, notes and other receivables   1,321,850    2,519,570 
Investment in residential real estate partnership, Fort Myers, FL   3,627,598    3,627,598 
Deferred income tax asset   27,499    - 
Other assets   63,795    55,152 
TOTAL ASSETS  $24,918,068   $33,012,489 
           
LIABILITIES          
Margin payable  $3,908,897   $9,916,774 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities   223,095    373,649 
Note payable to affiliate   650,000    1,000,000 
Amounts due to Adviser for incentive fee   -    81,333 
Dividends payable   -    506,646 
Deferred income taxes payable   -    77,485 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   4,781,992    11,955,887 
           
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, 1,013,292 shares issued and 1,007,248 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2020; and 1,013,292 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019   1,013,292    1,013,292 
Additional paid-in capital   23,859,686    23,859,686 
Less: treasury shares: 6,044 as of June 30, 2020 and zero as of December 31, 2019   (66,392)   - 
Undistributed gains from sales of properties, net of losses   54,136,119    54,136,119 
Undistributed losses from operations   (59,042,944)   (58,203,938)
Total stockholders' equity   19,899,761    20,805,159 
Noncontrolling interest   236,315    251,443 
TOTAL EQUITY   20,136,076    21,056,602 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  $24,918,068   $33,012,489 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.  AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019 (UNAUDITED)

 

   For the three months ended   For the six months ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2020   2019   2020   2019 
REVENUES                    
Real estate rentals and related revenue  $19,516   $18,786   $39,031   $37,572 
Total Revenues   19,516    18,786    39,031    37,572 
                     
EXPENSES                    
Operating expenses:                    
Rental and other properties   16,311    31,539    33,781    45,013 
Adviser's base fee   165,000    165,000    330,000    330,000 
General and administrative   23,793    28,412    104,761    109,502 
Professional fees and expenses   20,987    42,594    114,928    122,025 
Directors' fees and expenses   19,000    20,661    37,250    38,161 
Depreciation and amortization   3,850    3,850    7,699    7,699 
Interest expense   6,587    14,286    19,329    29,301 
Total expenses   255,528    306,342    647,748    681,701 
                     
Loss before other income and income taxes   (236,012)   (287,556)   (608,717)   (644,129)
                     
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) from investments in marketable securities   484,272    60,082    (385,507)   240,556 
Net income from other investments   58,425    97,126    172,268    174,981 
Other than temporary impairment losses from other investments   (265,000)   -    (315,000)   - 
Interest, dividend and other income   83,089    152,964    177,468    238,428 
Total other income (loss)   360,786    310,172    (350,771)   653,965 
                     
Income (loss) before income taxes   124,774    22,616    (959,488)   9,836 
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes   4,605    (7,416)   105,354    (2,944)
Net income (loss)   129,379    15,200    (854,134)   6,892 
(Gain) loss from non-controlling interest   (3,516)   (5,650)   15,128    (8,458)
Net income (loss) attributable to the company  $125,863   $9,550   $(839,006)  $(1,566)
                     
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted   1,011,758    1,013,292    1,012,525    1,013,292 
Net income (loss) per common share:                    
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share  $0.12   $0.01   $(0.83)  $(0.00)

 

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 AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019 (Unaudited)

 

   Common Stock   Additional   Undistributed
Gains from Sales
of Properties
   Undistributed
(Losses) gains
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   $1,035,493   $24,076,991   $54,642,765   $(58,473,808)  $33,101   $(340,281)  $21,033,055 
Net income (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 
Net loss for three months ended June 30, 2019   -    -    -    -    9,550    -    -    9,550 
Retired 33.101 treasury shares   (33,101)   (33,101)   (307,180)             (33,101)   340,281      
Balance as of June 30, 2019   1,013,292   $1,013,292   $23,850,806   $54,642,765   $(58,475,374)   -   $-   $21,031,489 

 

   Common Stock   Additional   Undistributed
Gains from Sales
of Properties
   Undistributed
(Losses) gains
from
   Treasury Stock   Total
Stockholders'
 
   Shares   Amount   Paid-In Capital   Net of Losses   Operations   Shares   Cost   Equity 
                                 
Balance as of January 1, 2020   1,013,292   $1,013,292   $23,859,686   $54,136,119   $(58,203,938)   -   $-   $20,805,159 
Net loss for three months ended March 31, 2020   -    -    -    -    (964,869)   -    -    (964,869)
Balance as of    March 31, 2020   1,013,292   $1,013,292   $23,859,686   $54,136,119   $(59,168,807)   -   $-   $19,840,290 
Net income for three months ended June 30, 2020   -    -    -    -    125,863    -    -    125,863 
Purchased treasury shares   -    -    -    -    -    6,044    (66,392)   (66,392)
Balance as of June 30, 2020   1,013,292   $1,013,292   $23,859,686   $54,136,119   $(59,042,944)   6,044   $(66,392)  $19,899,761 

 

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HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.  AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

 

   2020   2019 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
  Net loss attributable to the Company  $(839,006)  $(1,566)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss attributable to the Company to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation expense   7,699    7,699 
Net income from other investments, excluding impairment losses   (172,268)   (174,981)
Other than temporary impairment losses from other investments   315,000    - 
Net loss (gain) from investments in marketable securities   385,507    (240,556)
Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest   (15,128)   8,458 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense   (105,354)   2,944 
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Other assets and other receivables   (10,922)   20,182 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities   (231,516)   5,211 
Total adjustments   173,018    (371,043)
Net cash used in operating activities   (665,988)   (372,609)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Net proceeds from sales and redemptions of securities   839,547    836,411 
Investments in marketable securities   (929,990)   (779,519)
Distribution from investment in residential real estate partnership, Orlando, FL   -    6,187 
Contribution to investment in residential real estate partnership, Fort Myers, FL   -    (250,000)
Distributions from other investments   394,423    404,971 
Contributions to other investments   (205,472)   (654,873)
Proceeds from collections of mortgage loans, notes, and other receivables   1,200,000    - 
Distribution from affiliate   220,899    220,899 
Purchases and improvements of properties   -    (2,718)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   1,519,407    (218,642)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Margin borrowings, net of repayments   (6,007,878)   100,258 
Dividends paid   (506,646)   (506,646)
Repayment of note payable to affiliate   (350,000)   (340,000)
Purchase of treasury shares   (66,392)   - 
Net cash used in financing activities   (6,930,916)   (746,388)
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (6,077,497)   (1,337,639)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period   15,382,596    19,738,174 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period  $9,305,099   $18,400,535 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:          
Cash paid during the period for interest  $19,000   $29,000 
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITES:          
Retirement of treasury stock during period  $-   $340,281 

 

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, 2019. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2019 was derived from audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for future periods or the full year.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc. (the "Company" or “HMG”) 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.COVID-19 DISCLOSURE

 

Management continues monitoring and managing operations in order to timely react to potential impacts of the ongoing pandemic on our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects. The ultimate extent of any impact of the pandemic we may experience is highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence.

 

During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, the value of our portfolio in marketable securities improved substantially (over 50%) from the first quarter of 2020. This is in line with the substantial recovery of all major U.S. stock indices during the current quarter. We have made no substantial changes to our outlook regarding our marketable securities holdings from the first quarter. Our other investments with a carrying value of $5.27 million experienced further valuation impairments of $265,000 during the current quarter (refer to Note 6). We will continue monitoring these investments to determine if any further valuation adjustments are necessary. Our construction project in Fort Myers, Florida remains on schedule and is projected for completion by the first quarter of 2021.

 

The Company has not participated in any financial assistance provided under the CARES Act and is not expected to require any such assistance. Our liquidity remains strong and able to support continuing operations, fund commitments in other investments and meet all other liabilities as they become due in the foreseeable future. We continue to seek and explore development opportunities primarily in the multi-family segment, together with qualified partners in various markets.

 

3.RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

There are several new accounting pronouncements issued or proposed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). Each of these pronouncements, as applicable, has been or will be adopted by the Company. Management does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements has had or will have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position, operating results, or cash flow.

 

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4.INVESTMENT IN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIP (FORT MYERS, FL)

 

As previously reported on Form 8-K dated July 19, 2019, pursuant to the terms of a Construction and Mini Perm Loan Agreement ("Loan Agreement"), between Murano At Three Oaks Associates LLC, a Florida limited liability company formed in September 2018 (the “Borrower”) which is 25% owned by HMG, and PNC Bank, National Association ("Lender"), Lender provided a construction loan to the Borrower for the principal sum of approximately $41.59 million (“Loan”). The proceeds of the Loan shall be used to finance the construction of multi-family residential apartments containing 318 units totaling approximately 312,000 net rentable square feet on a 17.5-acre site located in Fort Myers, Florida ("Project"). The Project site was purchased by the Borrower concurrently with the closing of the Loan. Total development costs for the Project are estimated at approximately $56.08 million and the Borrower’s equity totals approximately $14.49 million. HMG’s share of the equity is 25%, or approximately $3.62 million. As of June 30, 2020, the outstanding balance on the Loan was approximately $13.66 million. The Project is 69% complete and expected to be fully completed by the first quarter of 2021.

 

HMG and the other members (or affiliates thereof) of the Borrower ("Guarantors") entered into a Completion Guaranty ("Completion Guaranty") and a Guaranty and Suretyship Agreement ("Repayment Guaranty") (collectively, the “Guaranties”). Under the Completion Guaranty, each Guarantor shall unconditionally guaranty, as a primary obligor, and become surety for the prompt payment and performance by Borrower of the “Guaranteed Obligations” (as defined). Under the Repayment Guaranty, Guarantor unconditionally guarantees, as a primary obligor, and becomes surety for the prompt payment and performance of, as defined (i) all Interest Obligations, (ii) all Loan Document Obligations, (iii) all Expense Obligations, (iv) the Carrying Cost Obligations, (v) the Principal Amount, (vi) interest on each of the foregoing including, if applicable, interest at the Default Rate (as defined). At all times prior to the First Reduction Date (as defined below), the Guarantors are collectively responsible for 30% of the Principal Obligations, (ii) at all times after the First Reduction Date, the Guarantors are collectively responsible for 15% of the Principal Obligations, and (iii) at all times after the Second Reduction Date, 0% of the Principal Obligations. First Reduction Conditions" means satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing; (ii) Completion of Construction has occurred; and (iii) the Project has achieved a DSCR of not less than 1.25 to 1.00 for two (2) consecutive fiscal quarters.

 

Each Guarantor is required to maintain compliance with the following financial covenants, as defined: (1) liquidity shall not be less than $2.5 million. Liquidity is defined as the sum of unencumbered, unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities, and (2) net worth shall not be less than $10 million. As of June 30, 2020, HMG was in compliance with all covenants required by Guarantors in the Loan Agreement.

 

5.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 $1.59 million and $1.86 million in primarily preferred stock of large capital real estate investment trusts (REITs) as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments in marketable securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 is summarized below:

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
   Six months ended
June 30,
 
Description  2020   2019   2020   2019 
Net realized (loss) gain from sales of securities  $(44,000)  $16,000   $(71,000)  $(11,000)
Unrealized net gain (loss) of securities   528,000    44,000    (315,000)   252,000 
Total net gain (loss) from investments in marketable securities  $484,000   $60,000   $(386,000)  $241,000 

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2020, net realized loss from sales of marketable securities was approximately $44,000 which consisted of $69,000 of gross losses net of $25,000 of gross gains. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, net realized loss from sales of marketable securities was approximately $71,000 and consisted of approximately $108,000 of gross losses net of $37,000 of gross gains.

 

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For the three months ended June 30, 2019, net realized gain from sales of marketable securities was approximately $16,000 which consisted of $18,000 of gross gains and $2,000 of gross losses. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, net realized loss from sales of marketable securities was approximately $11,000 and consisted of approximately $32,000 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.

 

6.OTHER INVESTMENTS

 

As of June 30, 2020, the Company’s portfolio of other investments had an aggregate carrying value of approximately $5.27 million and we have committed to fund approximately $689,000 as required by agreements with the investees. The carrying value of these investments is equal to contributions less distributions and impairment valuation adjustments, if any.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we made cash contributions to other investments of approximately $205,000. This consisted of $100,000 as an addition to our existing investment in a private lending fund and approximately $105,000 in follow on commitments of existing investments.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we received cash distributions from other investments of approximately $394,000. This primarily consisted of distributions from two existing investments. In April 2020, one investee in a technology related venture fund completed the sale of its investment in a leading multinational developer and provider of sustainable water and we received $126,000. In January 2020, a real estate and related investee sold its remaining rental apartment building located in Atlanta, Georgia and we received $121,000.

 

As previously reported, 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, this investment is included in marketable securities, and as of June 30, 2020, had an unrealized loss of approximately $175,000.

 

Net income from other investments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, is summarized below:

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
   Six months ended
June 30,
 
Investment Description  2020   2019   2020   2019 
Partnerships owning real estate and related investments  $33,000   $85,000   $163,000   $127,000 
Partnerships owning diversified businesses   6,000    9,000    8,000    37,000 
Technology and related investments    14,000    -    14,000    - 
Income (loss) from investment in 49% owned affiliate (T.G.I.F. Texas, Inc.)   5,000    3,000    (13,000)   11,000 
Total net income from other investments  $58,000   $97,000   $172,000   $175,000 

 

The following tables present gross unrealized losses and fair values for those investments that were in an unrealized loss position as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that investments have been in a continuous loss position:

 

   As of June 30, 2020 
   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 real estate and related  $171,000    (50,000)  $       -   $      -   $171,000   $(50,000)
Partnerships owning diversified businesses investments  $879,000   $(95,000)   -    -    879,000    (95,000)
Total  $1,050,000   $(145,00)  $-   $-   $1,050,000   $(145,000)

 

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   As of December 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 real estate and related  $169,000   $(52,000)  $-   $-   $169,000   $(52,000)
Partnerships owning diversified businesses investments   363,000    (57,000)   188,000    (45,000)   551,000    (102,000)
Total  $532,000   $(109,000)  $188,000   $(45,000)  $720,000   $(154,000)

 

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.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, in accordance with ASC Topic 320-10-65, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (“OTTI”), we have recognized a total of $315,000 in impairment valuation adjustments. In the second quarter of 2020, we recorded two OTTI adjustments. One for $90,000 which was an additional write down relating to the investment in a small business investment company licensed by the Small Business Administration in which we invested $300,000 in 2007. Distributions to date from this investment total $68,000. We wrote this investment down by $50,000 in the first quarter of 2020. The carrying value of this investment is $92,000 after the OTTI adjustments. The other OTTI adjustment in this quarter was for $175,000 for an investment in a $2 billion global fund which invests in oil exploration and production which we committed $500,000 in September 2015. To date we have funded substantially all of our commitment and have received $205,000 in distributions from this investment. The write down was based on net asset value reported by the sponsor and takes into consideration the current disruptions in the oil markets as a result of the economic fall out of the pandemic. The adjusted value in this investment as of June 30, 2020 is $142,000.

 

There were no OTTI adjustments for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

 

7.FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

In accordance with ASC Topic 820, the Company measures cash and cash equivalents and 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 June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, 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 where significant unobservable inputs were used (Level 3):

 

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

 

   Fair value measurement at reporting date using 
Description  Total
June 30,
2020
   Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets:                    
Cash equivalents:                    
Money market mutual funds  $1,255,000   $1,255,000   $-   $- 
US T-Bills   7,599,000    7,599,000           
Marketable securities:                    
Corporate debt securities   665,000    -    665,000    - 
Marketable equity securities   2,513,000    2,513,000    -    - 
Total assets  $12,032,000   $11,367,000   $665,000   $- 

 

   Fair value measurement at reporting date using 
Description  Total
December 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:                    
Money market mutual funds  $606,000   $606,000   $-   $- 
US T-Bills   14,130,000    14,130,000           
Marketable securities:                    
Corporate debt securities   474,000    -    474,000    - 
Marketable equity securities   2,999,000    2,999,000    -    - 
Total assets  $18,209,000   $17,735,000   $474,000   $- 

 

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.

 

8.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.

 

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On December 13, 2019, the Company declared a dividend of $0.50 per share which was payable on January 13, 2020 to all shareholders of record as of December 30, 2019. The dividend was 72% capital gain and 28% return of capital.

 

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 June 30, 2020, the Company has recorded a net deferred tax asset of $27,000, and as of December 31, 2019 recorded a net deferred tax liability of $77,000. Deferred taxes are primarily a result of timing differences associated with the carrying value of the investment in affiliate (TGIF), other investments and investments in marketable securities. CII’s federal net operating loss (NOL) carryover to 2020 is estimated at $949,000 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:

 

Six months ended June 30,  2020   2019 
Current:          
Federal  $-   $- 
State   -    - 
    -    - 
Deferred:          
Federal  $74,000   $(2,000)
State   17,000    (1,000)
    91,000    (3,000)
Decreased valuation allowance   14,000    - 
Total  $105,000   $(3,000)

 

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, 2019. The Company’s federal income tax returns since 2016 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.

 

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9.STOCK OPTIONS

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, there were no options granted, expired or forfeited.

 

The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable options as of June 30, 2020:

 

   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   9,600   $13.55    36,608 
Equity compensation plan not approved by shareholders            
Total   9,600   $13.55    36,608 

 

As of June 30, 2020, the stock options outstanding and exercisable had no intrinsic value.

 

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

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company reported net income of approximately $126,000 ($0.12 per share) and $10,000 ($0.01 per share) for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company reported net loss of approximately $839,000 ($0.83 per share) and $2,000 ($0.00 per share), respectively.

 

REVENUES

Rentals and related revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, were approximately $19,000 and $39,000, respectively and primarily consists of rent from the Advisor to CII for its corporate office. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 rental and related revenues were $19,000 and $38,000, respectively.

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) from investments in marketable securities:

Net realized loss from the sale of marketable securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was approximately $44,000 and $71,000, respectively. Net realized gain (loss) from the sale of marketable securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 was approximately $16,000 and ($11,000), respectively. Unrealized net gain (loss) from investments in marketable securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was approximately $528,000 and ($315,000), respectively. This was primarily due to the substantial recovery in the overall U.S. stock market from lows in March 2020 as businesses began reopening in the second quarter. Unrealized net gain from investments in marketable securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 was approximately $44,000 and $252,000, respectively. For further details refer to Note 5 to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

 

Income from other investments:

Income from other investments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was approximately $58,000 and $172,000, respectively. Income from other investments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 was approximately $97,000 and $175,000, respectively. For further details refer to Note 6 to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

 

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Other than temporary impairment losses from other investments (“OTTI”):

For the six months ended June 30, 2020 OTTI valuation adjustment was $315,000 related to two investments. For further details, refer to Note 6 to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

 

Interest, dividend and other income:

Interest, dividend and other income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was approximately $83,000 and $177,000, respectively. Interest, dividend and other income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 was approximately $153,000 and $238,000, respectively. The decreases in the three and six-month comparable periods was primarily due to decreased interest income from investments in U.S. T-bills.

 

EXPENSES

Expenses for rental and other properties for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the same periods in 2019 decreased by approximately $15,000 (48%) and $11,000 (25%), respectively. The decreases in the three and six month comparable periods were primarily due to decreased repairs and maintenance at our corporate office.

 

Professional fees and expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared with the three months ended June 30, 2019 decreased by approximately $22,000 (51%) due to decreased legal and tax 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 $650,000 due on demand, contributions committed to other investments of approximately $689,000 due upon demand. The $3.91 million in margin payable is related to the purchase of U.S. T-bills at quarter end. The T-bills were sold in July 2020 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 six months ended June 30, 2020, net cash used in operating activities was approximately $666,000, primarily consisting of operating expenses.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, net cash provided by investing activities was approximately $1.5 million. This consisted primarily of $1 million collection of loan due from purchaser of Grove Isle, $200,000 collection of loan participation, net proceeds from sales and redemptions of marketable securities of $840,000, distributions from other investments of $394,000 and distribution from affiliate of $221,000. These sources of funds were partially offset by uses of cash consisting primarily of $930,000 in purchases of marketable securities and $205,000 of contributions to other investments.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, net cash used in financing activities was approximately $6.9 million, consisting of $6.0 million in repayment of margin payable relating to the quarter end purchases of U.S. T-bills, $507,000 dividend paid, $350,000 principal payment on note due to affiliate and $66,000 in purchase of treasury shares.

 

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Not applicable

 

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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 six months ended June 30, 2020, there were 6,044 shares purchased for $66,392 as part of this publicly announced program. As of June 30, 2020, the maximum dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the program is $433,608.

 

The following table presents information regarding the shares of our common stock we purchased during each of the six calendar months ended June 30, 2020:

 

   Total Number of
Shares
Purchased
   Average Price
Paid per Share
   Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced 
Plan (1)
  

Maximum Dollar
Value of Shares
That May Yet Be
Purchased Under the

Plan (1)

 
April 1 –30, 2020   672   $10.60    672   $492,879 
May 1 – 31, 2020   802   $10.18    802   $484,711 
June 1 – 30, 2020   4,570   $11.18    4,570   $433,608 

 

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.
   
  /s/Maurice Wiener
Dated:  August 13, 2020 CEO and President
   
  /s/Carlos Camarotti
Dated:  August 13, 2020 CFO and Vice President

 

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