HMG Courtland Properties (HMG) 10-Q 2021 Q3 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(

Mark One)

 

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

For the Quarterly period ended

September 30, 2021

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

Emerging Growth company    

¨

 (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the exchange Act).Yes

o

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. 1,016,848 Common shares were outstanding as of November 12, 2021.

HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.

Index

			PAGE
			NUMBER
PART I.	Financial Information
	Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2020		1
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)		2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)		3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)		4
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)		5
	Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	12
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	12
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	13
PART II.	Other Information
	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	14
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	14
	Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	14
	Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	14
	Item 5.	Other Information	14
	Item 6.	Exhibits	14
	Signatures		15

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

	September 30,			December 31,
	2021			2020
	(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Investment properties, net of accumulated depreciation:
Office building and other commercial property	$	1,416,305		$	1,431,539
Total investment properties, net		1,416,305			1,431,539
Cash and cash equivalents		4,729,572			4,883,923
Investments in marketable securities		2,814,927			3,406,328
Other investments		4,848,153			4,940,403
Investment in affiliate		1,144,854			1,206,782
Loans, notes and other receivables		1,638,851			1,419,760
Investment in residential real estate partnership		3,270,896			3,552,896
Other assets		46,771			49,937
TOTAL ASSETS	$	19,910,329		$	20,891,568
LIABILITIES
Note payable to affiliate	$	400,000		$	650,000
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities		118,540			206,402
Deferred income tax liability		195,623			107,237
Amounts due to Adviser for incentive fee		45,487			0
Dividends payable		0			503,624
TOTAL LIABILITIES		759,650			1,467,263
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Excess common stock, $1 par value; 100,000 shares authorized: 0 shares issued		0			0
Common stock, $1 par value; 1,050,000 shares authorized, 1,016,848 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and 1,013,292 shares issued and 1,007,248 outstanding as of December 31, 2020		1,016,848			1,013,292
Additional paid-in capital		23,919,818			23,859,686
Less: Treasury shares at cost 0 and 6,044 shares as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively		0			(66,392	)
Accumulated deficit		(6,035,523	)		(5,623,557	)
Total stockholders' equity		18,901,143			19,183,029
Noncontrolling interest		249,536			241,276
TOTAL EQUITY		19,150,679			19,424,305
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$	19,910,329		$	20,891,568

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

1

HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS INCOME (UNAUDITED)

	For the three months ended						For the nine months ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2021			2020			2021			2020
REVENUES
Real estate rentals and related revenue	$	20,282		$	19,515		$	60,844		$	58,546
Total Revenues		20,282			19,515			60,844			58,546
EXPENSES
Operating expenses:
Rental and other properties		22,370			26,603			117,915			60,384
Adviser's base fee		165,000			165,000			495,000			495,000
General and administrative		32,945			30,911			155,260			135,672
Professional fees and expenses		24,739			18,204			206,820			133,132
Directors' fees and expenses		24,191			19,000			65,058			56,250
Depreciation and amortization		3,849			3,849			11,548			11,548
Interest expense		3,277			5,326			11,210			24,655
Total expenses		276,371			268,893			1,062,811			916,641
Loss before other income and income taxes		(256,089	)		(249,378	)		(1,001,967	)		(858,095	)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) from marketable securities		88,663			119,306			280,505			(266,200	)
Equity income (loss) from operations of residential real estate partnership		19,000			0			(282,000	)		0
Net income from other investments		374,197			67,896			506,746			240,163
Other than temporary impairment losses from other investments		0			0			0			(315,000	)
Interest, dividend and other income		67,523			71,208			189,090			248,676
Total other income (loss)		549,383			258,410			694,341			(92,361	)
Income (loss) before income taxes		293,294			9,032			(307,627	)		(950,456	)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes		(63,921	)		76,196			(96,078	)		29,158
Net (loss) income		229,373			(67,164	)		(403,705	)		(921,298	)
(Gain) loss from non-controlling interest		(4,528	)		(3,689	)		(8,261	)		11,439
Net (loss) income attributable to the company	$	224,845		$	(70,853	)	$	(411,966	)	$	(909,859	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted		1,016,848			1,007,248			1,010,694			1,010,753
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share	$	0.22		$	(0.07	)	$	(0.41	)	$	(0.90	)

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

2

HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 AND 2020 (UNAUDITED)

																			Total
	Common Stock						Additional			Accumulated			Treasury Stock						Stockholders’
	Shares			Amount			Paid-In Capital			Deficit			Shares			Cost			Equity
Balance as of January 1, 2021		1,013,292		$	1,013,292		$	23,859,686		$	(5,623,557	)		6,044		$	(66,392	)	$	19,183,029
Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021		-			0			0			(375,581	)		-			0			(375,581	)
Balance as of March 31, 2021		1,013,292		$	1,013,292		$	23,859,686		$	(5,999,138	)		6,044		$	(66,392	)	$	18,807,448
Net loss for three months ended June 30, 2021		-			0			0			(261,230	)		-			0			(261,230	)
Stock Options Exercised		9,600			9,600			120,480			0			0			0			130,080
Retirement of 6,044 treasury shares		(6,044	)		(6,044	)		(60,348	)		0			(6,044	)		66,392			0
Balance as of June 30, 2021		1,016,848		$	1,016,848		$	23,919,818		$	(6,260,368	)		0		$	-		$	18,676,298
Net income for three months ended September 30, 2021		-			0			0			224,845			-			0			224,845
Balance as of September 30, 2021		1,016,848		$	1,016,848		$	23,919,818		$	(6,035,523	)		0		$	0		$	$ 18,901,143

															Total
	Common Stock				Additional		Accumulated			Treasury Stock					Stockholders’
	Shares		Amount		Paid-In Capital		Deficit			Shares		Cost			Equity
Balance as of January 1, 2020		1,013,292	$	1,013,292	$	23,859,686	$	(4,067,819	)		0	$	0		$	20,805,159
Net loss for three months ended March 31, 2020		-		0		0		(964,869	)		-		0			(964,869	)
Balance as of March 31, 2020		1,013,292		1,013,292		23,859,686	$	(5,032,688	)		0		0			19,840,290
Net income for three months ended June 30, 2020		-		0		0		125,863			-		0			125,863
Purchased treasury shares		0		0		0		0			6,044		(66,392	)		(66,392	)
Balance as of June 30, 2020		1,013,292	$	1,013,292	$	23,859,686	$	(4,906,825	)		6,044	$	(66,392	)	$	19,899,761
Net loss for three months ended September 30, 2020		-		0		0		(70,853	)		-		0			(70,853	)
Balance as of September 30, 2020		1,013,292	$	1,013,292	$	23,859,686	$	(4,977,677	)		6,044	$	(66,392	)	$	$19,828,908

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

3

HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

	For the nine months ended September 30,
	2021			2020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss attributable to the Company	$	(411,966	)	$	(909,859	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss attributable to the Company to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation expense		11,548			11,548
Net income from other investments, excluding impairment losses		(506,746	)		(240,163	)
Other than temporary impairment losses from other investments		0			315,000
Loss on sale of land		29,210			0
Equity loss from operations of residential real estate partnership		282,000			0
Net (gains) losses from investments in marketable securities		(280,505	)		266,200
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		8,261			(11,439	)
Deferred income taxes		88,385			(29,158	)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Other assets and other receivables		(43,735	)		(86,781	)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities		(86,898	)		(310,877	)
Total adjustments		(498,480	)		(85,670	)
Net cash used in operating activities		(910,446	)		(995,529	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from sales and redemptions of marketable securities		1,727,442			1,212,702
Investments in marketable securities		(820,537	)		(1,060,453	)
Distributions from other investments		1,034,222			597,668
Contributions to other investments		(503,601	)		(227,268	)
Proceeds from collections of mortgage loans, notes and other receivables		250			1,200,000
Distribution from affiliate		138,062			220,899
Purchases and improvements of properties		(203,687	)		0
Proceeds from sale of property		129,926			0
Additions in loans, notes, and other receivables		(122,438	)		0
Net cash provided by investing activities		1,379,639			1,943,548
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Margin borrowings, net of repayments		0			(8,008,167	)
Dividend paid		(503,624	)		(506,646	)
Repayment of note payable to affiliate		(250,000	)		(350,000	)
Stock options exercised		130,080			0
Purchase of treasury shares		0			(66,392	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(623,544	)		(8,931,205	)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(154,351	)		(7,983,186	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period		4,883,923			15,382,596
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	4,729,572		$	7,399,410
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for interest	$	11,000		$	25,000
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Retirement of treasury stock during the period	$	66,392		$	0
Accrual of construction costs incurred in period but not paid (Vermont)	$	1,762		$	0
Mortgage receivable on sale of land during the period (Rhode Island)	$	48,416		$	0

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

4

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, 2020. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2020 was derived from audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 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" 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.

The Company reclassified certain amounts within its condensed consolidated balance sheet and statement of changes in stockholders’ equity to conform to current period presentation. The reclassifications include $54.1 million from undistributed gains from sales of properties, net of losses and $59.1 million from undistributed losses from operations to an accumulated deficit of $5.0 million as of September 30, 2020 and $54.1 million from undistributed gains from sales of properties, net of losses and $58.2 million from undistributed losses from operations to an accumulated deficit of $5.6 million as of December 31, 2020. These reclassifications had no impact on the Company’s previously reported results of operations or cash flows.

2. REVOCATION OF REIT STATUS AND LIQUIDATION

As previously reported in Form 8-K on June 14, 2021, management is considering revoking (the “Revocation”) the real estate investment trust (“REIT”) status of the Company, followed by the adoption of a plan of liquidation (the “Liquidation”) of the Company, subject to approval by the Board of Directors and majority vote of shareholders. The purpose of this Revocation and Liquidation is to liquidate the Company’s operations/assets in an orderly manner based upon market conditions permitting reasonable exit values for its existing portfolios. Because of the complexities associated with maintaining REIT status during this Liquidation and a two-year REIT liquidation constraint, if ultimately executed, the Company plans to revoke REIT status effective January 1, 2022, and undertake this Liquidation process over a multi-year period.

Reference is made to footnote 7 Subsequent Event

.

3. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

There are several new accounting pronouncements issued or proposed by the 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.

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

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” or “Murano”) 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 were 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 were approximately $54.1 million, or $2 million less than originally projected. The Borrower’s equity totals approximately $14.5 million. HMG’s share of the equity is 25%, or approximately $3.6 million. As of September 30, 2021, the outstanding balance on the Loan was approximately $39.5 million. The Project has been completed and the final certificate of occupancy was obtained in March 2021. The Project is approximately 97% leased. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 Murano reported a net loss of $1.1 million including $920,000 income from operations, depreciation and amortization of $1.5 million and $559,000 of interest expense. HMG’s portion of the 2021 loss was $282,000. As of September 30, 2021 the carrying value of this investment is approximately $3.3 million.

5

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 Date occurs upon 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 September 30, 2021, HMG was in compliance with all covenants required by Guarantors in the Loan Agreement.

5. 260 RIVER CORP. MONTPELIER, VERMONT

The Company’s property located in Montpelier Vermont has completed the required environmental remediation as previously disclosed. Groundwater monitoring is ongoing and will continue on a long term (annually or biannually) until levels of contaminants reach acceptable levels .  The costs of such monitoring are expected to be less than $4,000 per year. The owners agreed with a local developer on a fixed fee of $500,000 to remediate the property, of which a balance of approximately $61,000 is owed and payable upon the property receiving a Certificate of Completion (COC) from the State of Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (“ANR”). The COC provides certain liability protections for environmental contamination at the property under Vermont’s Brownfields Reuse and Environmental Liability Limitation Act program (“BRELLA”). We are expecting to receive the COC in the fourth quarter of 2021.

In August 2020, the existing owners of the property amended and restated the previously reported Pre-Development Agreement. The Amended and Restated Pre-Development Agreement calls for the transfer of 50% of our interest in the property to the local developer which remediated the property and 10% to an unrelated real estate consultant which has assisted us in the process of remediating and developing the property. The transfer of ownership will occur upon receipt of the COC and will result in the Company owning approximately 28% of the project thereafter. Also, in August 2020, we entered into a lease agreement with an unrelated party which covers approximately 3.5 acres of land and existing improvements together with an expansion building of approximately 8,000 square feet. The term of the lease will commence on the earlier of: (a) 30 days after the date the project is substantially completed (as defined); or (b) the date that the tenant opens for business (the “Commencement Date”) and shall continue until the 10

th

anniversary of the Commencement Date. The lease provides the tenant the option to renew or extend the lease for two consecutive renewal terms of five years each. Average gross annual rent over the ten-year initial term is approximately $229,000. Under the terms of the lease the tenant is responsible for real estate taxes, insurance, and maintenance (except for capital repairs and replacements, as defined). The remainder of the property (approximately 2.5 acres) is subject to development limitations related to wetlands, the location of the Winooski River and institutional controls that have been or will be implemented to address contamination related to historical site operations.

On March 1, 2021 the project was completed, a certificate of occupancy was obtained, and the lease commenced upon tenant taking possession of the property. The total costs of renovation and construction was approximately $2.5 million. The Company’s portion of the total costs (28% ownership) is approximately $726,000 of which $717,000 has been paid as of September 30, 2021 and $9,000 is accrued as of September 30,2021. Loss from operations and estimated depreciation expense for the period ended September 30, 2021 was minimal. As of September 30, 2021 the carrying value of this investment is approximately $838,000.

6. 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 $1.0 million and $1.7 million in preferred stock of large capital real estate investment trusts (REITs) as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

6

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments in marketable securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 is summarized below: 

	Three months ended					Nine months ended
	September 30,					September 30,
Description	2021		2020			2021		2020
Net realized gain (loss) from sales of securities	$	83,000	$	(9,000	)	$	30,000	$	(80,000	)
Unrealized net gain (loss) of securities		6,000		128,000			250,000		(186,000	)
Total net gain (loss) from investments in marketable securities	$	89,000	$	119,000		$	280,000	$	(266,000	)

For the three months ended September 30, 2021, net realized gains from sales of marketable securities of approximately $83,000 consisted of approximately $89,000 of gross gains net of $6,000 of gross losses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, net realized gain from sales of marketable securities of approximately $30,000 consisted of approximately $140,000 of gross gains net of $110,000 of gross losses.

For the three months ended September 30, 2020, net realized loss from sales of marketable securities was approximately $9,000 which consisted of $30,000 of gross losses net of $21,000 of gross gains. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, net realized loss from sales of marketable securities was approximately $80,000 and consisted of $138,000 of gross losses net of $58,000 of gross gains.

7. OTHER INVESTMENTS

As of September 30, 2021, the Company’s portfolio of other investments had an aggregate carrying value of approximately $4.85 million and we have committed to fund approximately $1.00 million 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 nine months ended September 30, 2021, we made cash contributions to other investments of approximately $504,000. This consisted of $200,000 as an addition to our existing investment in a multi-family residential building located in Hollywood, Florida, $50,000 in a new co-investment in one of the existing portfolio companies of our diversified technology fund, $50,000 in a start-up technology fund, and we committed a total of $500,000 (of which approximately $137,000 has been funded), in a new private equity fund which will invest in various technology innovators globally. We also funded approximately $67,000 in follow on commitments of existing investments.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we received cash distributions from other investments of approximately $1.03 million. This included distributions of approximately $584,000 from our investment in a multi-family residential property located in Orlando, Florida which was sold during this quarter. We recognized a gain of $315,000 from this investment. We also received approximately $129,000 in distributions from a real estate fund holding investments in Asia, $78,000 in distributions from our investments in two entities that provide mortgage loans, and various small distributions totaling approximately $243,000 from other existing investments.

In August 2021, one of our other investments in a private bank located in Palm Beach, Florida merged with a publicly traded bank, and we exchanged our original shares for shares in the publicly traded bank. Accordingly, we have reclassified this investment as marketable securities, and as of September 30, 2021 this investment with historical cost basis of $35,000 has an unrealized gain of approximately $128,000.

7

 

Net income from other investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020, is summarized below:

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	September 30,				September 30,
Investment Description	2021		2020		2021		2020
Partnerships owning real estate and related investments	$	311,000		71,000	$	361,000	$	235,000
Partnerships owning diversified businesses		17,000		0		70,000		8,000
Technology and related investments		0		0		0		14,000
Income (loss) from investment in 49% owned affiliate (T.G.I.F. Texas, Inc.)		46,000		3,000		76,000		(17,000	)
Total net income from other investments	$	374,000	$	68,000	$	507,000	$	240,000

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.

There were 0 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (“OTTI”) adjustments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, in accordance with ASC Topic 320-10-65, Recognition and Presentation of, we recognized a total of $315,000 OTTI 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. 

8. 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 September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, 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
			Quoted Prices
			in Active
	Total		Markets for		Significant Other		Significant
	September 30,		Identical Assets		Observable Inputs		Unobservable Inputs
Description	2021		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents:
Money market mutual funds	$	1,874,000	$	1,874,000	$	0	$	0
US T-bills		1,900,000		1,900,000		0-		0-
Marketable securities:
Corporate debt securities		593,000		0		593,000		0
Marketable equity securities		2,222,000		2,222,000		0		0
Total assets	$	6,589,000	$	5,996,000	$	593,000	$	0

8

	Fair value measurement at reporting date using
			Quoted Prices
			in Active
	Total		Markets for		Significant Other		Significant
	December 31,		Identical Assets		Observable Inputs		Unobservable Inputs
Description	2020		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents:
Money market mutual funds	$	1,496,000	$	1,496,000	$	0	$	0
US T-bills		2,900,000		2,900,000		0-		0-
Marketable securities:
Corporate debt securities		613,000		0		613,000		0
Marketable equity securities		2,793,000		2,793,000		0		0
Total assets	$	7,802,000	$	7,189,000	$	613,000	$	0

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.

9. INCOME TAXES

The Company as a qualifying 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 11, 2020 the Company declared a dividend of $0.50 per share (100% return of capital) which was payable on January 12, 2021 to all shareholders of record as of December 29, 2020.

On December 13, 2019 the Company declared a dividend of $0.50 per share (100% return of capital) which was payable on January 13, 2020 to all shareholders of record as of December 30, 2019.

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 September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company reported a net deferred tax liability of $196,000, and $107,000, respectively. 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.

 

The benefit from income taxes in the condensed consolidated statements of income consists of the following:

Nine months ended September 30,	2021			2020
Current:
Federal	$	0		$	0
State		(8,000	)		2,000
		(8,000	)		2,000
Deferred:
Federal	$	(40,000	)	$	49,000
State		(7,000	)		4,000
		(47,000	)		53,000
Tax (provision) benefit before valuation allowance		(55,000	)		55,000
Valuation Allowance		(41,000	)		(26,000	)
Total	$	(96,000	)	$	29,000

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 year ended December 31, 2020. The Company’s federal income tax returns since 2018 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 condensed consolidated financial statements as general and administrative expense.

10. STOCK OPTIONS

During the nine months ended September 30

,

2021, options for 9,600 shares were exercised. There were no options granted, expired or forfeited.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, there were no options exercised, granted, expired or forfeited.

The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable options as of September 30, 2021:

	Number of
	securities to be
	issued upon					Number of securities
	exercise of			Weighted-average		remaining available for future
	outstanding			exercise price of		issuance under equity
	options			outstanding options		compensation plans
Equity compensation plan approved by shareholders		9,600		$	13.55		42,752
Options exercised		(9,600	)		13.55		0
Equity compensation plan not approved by shareholders		0			0		0
Total		0		$	0		42,752

9

11. RELATED PARTY EXPENSE

The Company’s new director, Alan Finkelstein, is a consultant to HMGA, Inc. (the “Adviser”) and receives $2,000 per month from the Adviser for his bookkeeping services.

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On November 3, 2021 the Company’s Board of Directors determined that it is advisable and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to dissolve the Company subject to obtaining the requisite approval of the Company’s stockholders which is expected to take place in January 2022.

10

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

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company reported net income of approximately $225,000 ($0.22 per share) for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and a net loss of $412,000 ($0.41 per share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company reported a net loss of approximately $71,000 ($0.07 per share) and a net loss of $910,000 ($0.90 per share), respectively.

REVENUES

Rentals and related revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were approximately $20,000 and $61,000, respectively and primarily consists of rent from the Advisor to CII for its corporate office. Rentals and related revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were approximately $20,000 and $59,000, respectively

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments in marketable securities:

Net realized and unrealized gain from investments in marketable securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was approximately $89,000 and $280,000, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from marketable securities was approximately $119,000 and ($266,000), respectively. Our marketable securities have recovered in line with the overall U.S. stock market recovery as a result of business re-openings after closures from the COVID-19 pandemic. For further details, refer to Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

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.

Equity income (loss) from operations of residential real estate partnership:

Equity income (loss) from operations of residential real estate partnership for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was approximately $19,000 and ($282,000), respectively. For further details, refer to Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

Income from other investments:

Income from other investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was approximately $374,000 and $507,000, respectively. Income from other investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was approximately $68,000 and $240,000, respectively. For further details, refer to Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

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

There were no OTTI valuation adjustments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. OTTI valuation adjustments for three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, were zero and $315,000, respectively. This was the result of one investment written down in the first and second quarters of 2020. For further details, refer to Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

EXPENSES

Operating expenses from rental and other properties for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared with the same period in 2020 increased by approximately $58,000 (or 95%). This was primarily due to a loss on the sale of land held for development located in Hopkinton, Rhode Island. The property had a carrying value of $209,000 and was sold for $200,000. After commissions, legal and closing costs the loss was approximately $29,000. The Company had attempted to develop this property for several years and was unsuccessful. We also incurred approximately $23,000 in pre-construction costs not previously billed relating to our property in Montpelier, Vermont.

General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared with the same period in 2020 increased by approximately $20,000 (or 14%). This was primarily due to increased corporate insurance costs of approximately $6,000, increased dues and subscriptions of $9,000 and $5,000 in placement fees relating to other investments.

11

Professional fees and expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared with the same period in 2020 increased by approximately $74,000 (or 16%). This was primarily due to increased accounting and legal 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 $400,000 due on demand and contributions committed to other investments of approximately $1.0 million due upon demand. 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 nine months ended September 30, 2021, net cash used in operating activities was approximately $910,000, primarily consisting of operating expenses.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, net cash provided by investing activities was approximately $1.38 million. This consisted primarily of net proceeds from sales and redemptions of marketable securities of $1.73 million, distributions from other investments of $1.03 million, distribution from affiliate of $138,000 and proceeds from the sale of the land in Hopkinton, Rhode Island of $130,000 (we took back a first mortgage of $50,000 on the sale). These sources of funds were partially offset by uses of cash consisting primarily of $890,000 in purchases of marketable securities, $504,000 of contributions to other investments, $204,000 of improvements to our Montpelier, Vermont property and $122,000 of loans to one of the partners in the Vermont property.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, net cash used in financing activities was approximately $624,000, consisting of $504,000 dividend paid and $250,000 principal payment on note due to affiliate, partially offset by proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $130,000.

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

.

12

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. There were no purchases made under the program during the nine months ended September 30, 2021. During the year ended December 31, 2020, there were 6,044 shares purchased for $66,392 as part of this publicly announced program. As of September 30, 2021, the maximum dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the program is $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.

13

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:  November 12, 2021	/s/ Maurice Wiener
	CEO and President
Dated:  November 12, 2021	/s/Carlos Camarotti
	Vice President- Finance and Controller
	Principal Accounting Officer

14